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Restaurants in California Desert

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1. Purple Room Supper Club

1,237 reviews
American, Bar$$ - $$$Menu
128.3 mi
Palm Springs
“Each was delicious as were the shrimp cocktail and Purple Pear salad.”
“Loved the Shrimp Cocktail, and Seafood Pasta.”

2. Miro's Restaurant

867 reviewsClosed Now
Mediterranean, European$$$$Menu
127.4 mi
Palm Springs
“(No Prosecco or Cava here) Their Schnitzel was a cut above our prior fave at...”
“I had the Budapest schnitzel while Sher had the daily special of Moroccan chi...”

3. EIGHT4NINE Restaurant & Lounge

872 reviewsClosed Now
American$$ - $$$Menu
125.9 mi
Palm Springs
“... ahi poke, a beautiful house-made pasta with smoked portobello mushrooms a...”
“The lobster rolls (Maine lobster on a soft grilled bun were exceptional as we...”

4. Le Vallauris

1,009 reviewsClosed Now
French, International$$$$Menu
126.3 mi
Palm Springs
“... and prepared well especially the crab cakes, escargot and beet salad.”
“Wife enjoyed her sea bass, I had the duck which was perfectly seasoned and co...”

5. Tony's Burgers

238 reviewsOpen Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$Menu
131.8 mi
Cathedral City
“Delicious Burgers”
“... Cheese & Bacon, my husband a Cheeseburger, & they accomodated my request ...”

6. Billy Q's

209 reviewsOpen Now
Italian, American$
136.5 mi
Palm Desert
“... homemade meatballs and fried potato...”
“great pizza”

7. Alabama Hills Cafe and Bakery

701 reviewsClosed Now
American, Cafe$$ - $$$
106.8 mi
Lone Pine
“We opted to take our salad to go and ended up eating it later at the Bristlec...”
“I had French toast on the best cinnamon bread I’ve ever tasted.”

8. Mon Reve

168 reviewsClosed Now
French$$ - $$$
48.1 mi
Ridgecrest
“Worth a Stop!”
“Charming French Restaurant in China Lake”

9. Arnold Palmer's Restaurant

823 reviews
Contemporary$$ - $$$Menu
143.9 mi
La Quinta
“Wife had a wonderful sea bass preparation, I had an excellent veal chop.”
“The special whole fish grilled and stuffed Branzino (European sea bass) was m...”

10. La Quinta Cliffhouse Grill and Bar

1,266 reviewsOpen Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$Menu
141.9 mi
La Quinta
“Fantastic sea bass cooked perfectly.”
“From Braised Lamb Shank to Fresh Halibut, Wedge Salad etc.”

11. Pappy & Harriet's Palace

722 reviewsClosed today
American, Southwestern$$ - $$$Menu
114.5 mi
Pioneertown
“The ribs were excellent also the salmon and catfish.”
“We had the the catfish sandwich and bison burger.”

12. Elmer's Restaurant - Palm Springs

2,311 reviewsOpen Now
American, Diner$$ - $$$Menu
127.9 mi
Palm Springs
“Great place for breakfast!”
“Great family-style restaurant.”

13. Bill's Pizza

1,507 reviewsOpen Now
Italian, Pizza$Menu
126.5 mi
Palm Springs
“... looking for pasta, garlic bread or ...”
“Delicious Fresh Pizza”

14. Grill-A-Burger

876 reviewsOpen Now
American, Grill$$ - $$$Menu
136.2 mi
Palm Desert
“So 5 Couples Walk into a Bar”
“The turkey burger and patty melt were delicious.”

15. La Perlita Mexican Food

438 reviewsOpen Now
Mexican$$ - $$$Menu
129.6 mi
Palm Springs
“Rice and beans”
“I ordered the beef and pork barbacoa wh...”

16. The Rib Co.

611 reviewsOpens in 3 min
American, Barbecue$$ - $$$Menu
135.1 mi
Twentynine Palms
“We had the ribs and the sirloin steak- both were cooked perfectly.”
“... is something special, and I'm a particular fan of the sirloin steak.”

17. Lola's Kitchen

381 reviewsOpen Now
Mexican, Latin$
67.1 mi
Barstow
“Delish burritos, tacos and quesadillas!”
“The breakfast burrito I had that day was absolutely the best!”

18. 29 Palms Inn

521 reviewsClosed today
Healthy, American$$ - $$$Menu
137.2 mi
Twentynine Palms
“I had the pasta with shrimp and scallops and it was darn close to perfect.”
“Fish, steaks and pasta all offered.”

19. Tyler's Burgers

788 reviewsCloses in 3 min
American$$ - $$$Menu
126.5 mi
Palm Springs
“Wow, awesome bacon cheeseburger and the slaw is really good too”
“Classic French fries and thick sloppy burgers hit the spot.”

20. Pie for the People!

266 reviewsOpen Now
Italian, Pizza$Menu
123.8 mi
Joshua Tree
“Large is huge Calzone huge also.”
“... big or get a salad, you will like t...”

21. Season's Restaurant

727 reviewsClosed Now
American, International$$ - $$$Menu
106.8 mi
Lone Pine
“The pasta and steaks both had unique flavors.”
“... and a chef's special seafood over pasta with choice of sauces, I had ligh...”

22. Rick's Restaurant & Bakery

528 reviewsClosed Now
American, Diner$$ - $$$Menu
125.3 mi
Palm Springs
“Yummy pancakes and fresh food.”
“We had great omelettes, French toast, salads, and tuna melt.”

23. Copleys On Palm Canyon

953 reviewsClosed Now
American, Contemporary$$$$Menu
126.0 mi
Palm Springs
“Beef rib special was fall off the bone (no bone) tender but without the sauce...”
“... Ahi Tuna special, I enjoyed the beef short ribs and my husband loved the ...”

24. Farm

533 reviewsClosed Now
French$$ - $$$
126.5 mi
Palm Springs
“Omelettes, Crepes, French Toast etc served with fresh greens.”
“I ordered the bacon and cheese French toast and it was delicious!!! My friend...”

25. Si Bon

610 reviewsOpen Now
American, Belgian$$ - $$$Menu
136.1 mi
Rancho Mirage
“Desserts included the gelato which was a big portion and delicious.”
“Succulent little escargot nestled in the pockets of the waffle with garlic bu...”

26. Spencer's Restaurant

2,139 reviewsOpen Now
American$$$$Menu
126.3 mi
Palm Springs
“The food was very very good - we shared the crab cakes - all white crab meat...”
“It was a combination of crab cakes, calamari and scallops all of which were d...”

27. Wilma & Frieda's Cafe

742 reviewsClosed Now
American, Cafe$$ - $$$Menu
138.3 mi
Palm Desert
“... choice of meat - bacon and choice of breakfast side - fresh fruit salad.”
“The Chicken Salad Croissant with cranberries and nuts was very delicious.”

28. AC3 Restaurant + Bar

215 reviewsOpen Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$
138.4 mi
Palm Desert
“We were impressed by the contemporary and colorful decor.”
“Desirae our server provided phenomenal service, and Beth at the bar was a gre...”

29. Cork & Fork

289 reviewsOpens in 3 min
American, Wine Bar$$ - $$$Menu
142.9 mi
La Quinta
“... and the scoop of purple potato salad along with it was our least favorite...”
“We had a tuna plate that was to die for, scallops which were fantastic and a...”

30. Guillermo's Restaurante

509 reviewsOpen Now
Mexican$$ - $$$Menu
137.8 mi
Palm Desert
“Good Margarita's and Fajitas”
“... don Julio, and Chicken Fajitas.”
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