A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Birba. North Palm Canyon Drive / Downtown · Italian — Wood-fired pizza & handmade pasta — A chic Italian courtyard restaurant open since 2011, serving Milanese and Tuscan-style wood-fired pizzas, handmade…
Copley's on Palm Canyon. North Palm Canyon Drive · Contemporary American — Set on the grounds of Cary Grant's former estate, this award-winning restaurant serves inventive California-American cuisine — think Asian-spiced…
Norma's at Parker Palm Springs. Warm Sands / West Side · California Breakfast & Brunch — An all-day breakfast destination inside the boutique Parker hotel, open to non-guests, with a sunny terrace and an indulgent menu running…
Kaiser Grille. South Palm Canyon Drive / Downtown · California-Mediterranean Chophouse — Family-owned since 1992 and housed in a landmark 1956 E. Stewart Williams-designed building, Kaiser Grille pairs an in-house…
Clandestino. Downtown / Near Marilyn Monroe Statue · Elevated Mexican — A vibrant downtown restaurant serving elevated, fresh Mexican food steps from the famous Marilyn Monroe statue. Known for creative…
Elmer's Restaurant. 1030 E Palm Canyon Dr · 4.6★ (7,058 reviews)
Billy Reed's Restaurant, Bakery, and Bar. 1800 N Palm Canyon Dr · 4.6★ (4,846 reviews)
Farm. 6 La Plaza · 4.7★ (3,838 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
Chef Tanya's Kitchen. South Palm Canyon / Eugene Road · Vegan / Plant-based — A beloved gourmet vegan deli and marketplace open since 2017, turning organic local produce into comfort-food classics like the El Cubano…
Sherman's Deli & Bakery. 401 E Tahquitz Canyon Way · 4.6★ (8,212 reviews)
Manhattan in the Desert. 2665 E Palm Canyon Dr · 4.3★ (2,426 reviews)
L'Atelier Café Palm Springs. 129 La Plaza · 4.7★ (1,049 reviews)
Koffi Palm Springs North. 515 N Palm Canyon Dr Ste A-7 · 4.5★ (1,202 reviews)
Koffi Palm Springs South. 1700 S Camino Real Ste 2 · 4.5★ (1,023 reviews)
Koffi Palm Springs Central. 650 E Tahquitz Canyon Way · 4.5★ (824 reviews)
Fine dining & Michelin
Cheeky's. North Palm Canyon Drive / Downtown · American Breakfast & Brunch — Michelin-recognized brunch institution known for its rotating seasonal menu and iconic bacon flight — five strips in different…
Tac/Quila. North Palm Canyon Drive / Downtown · Modern Mexican — Michelin-recognized for its polished take on Jalisco flavors, with standout dishes like lobster tacos and short rib enchiladas paired with an…
Spencer's Restaurant. 701 W Baristo Rd · 4.5★ (2,173 reviews)
Eddie V's Prime Seafood. 73040 El Paseo · 4.7★ (803 reviews)
Workshop Kitchen & Bar. 800 N Palm Canyon Dr · 4.3★ (1,393 reviews)
LG's Prime Steakhouse. 255 S Palm Canyon Dr · 4.4★ (1,001 reviews)
Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey. 1556 N Palm Canyon Dr · 4.2★ (1,166 reviews)
Melvyn’s at the Ingleside Estate. Ingleside Estate · 4.2★ (1,087 reviews)