Palm Springs and the Desert Resorts Restaurants

During the season, restaurants can be busy, as many locals and visitors dine out every night, and some for every meal. An influx of talented chefs has expanded the dining possibilities of a formerly staid scene. The meat-and-potatoes crowd still has plenty of options, but you'll also find fresh seafood superbly prepared and contemporary Californian, Asian, Indian, and vegetarian cuisine, and Mexican food abounds. Most restaurants have early-evening happy hours, with discounted drinks and small-plate menus. Restaurants that remain open in July and August frequently discount deeply; others close in July and August or offer limited service.

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  • 1. Boozehounds

    $$

    People love traveling with their pups, and at this inventive uptown bar–restaurant, Fido is welcome to join you at tables on the big enclosed patio, which is accessed via the doggy door, naturally! You can savor spirits, snacks, and more substantial plates—many with Asian/Filipino leanings, like blistered shishitos, garlic noodles with galbi (Korean short ribs), or chicken adobo—while your dog can chow-chow down on a gourmet selection from the canine menu. If you aren't accompanied by a furry friend or you want to chill in the air-conditioning, head inside to the cute, trendy, and mutt-free main dining room.

    2080 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, California, 92262, USA
    760-656--0067

    Known For

    • Freshly baked cookies and milk (or milk punch)
    • Happy hour daily in high season and Friday–Sunday in summer
    • Instagram-worthy design

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. in summer
  • 2. Copley's on Palm Canyon

    $$$

    Chef Andrew Manion Copley prepares decadent dishes with flavors and techniques he picked up at past posts in Europe, Australia, and Hawaii in a setting that's straight out of Hollywood—a hacienda once owned by Cary Grant. Dine in the clubby house or in the garden under the stars and with mountain views.

    621 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, California, 92262, USA
    760-327–9555

    Known For

    • Romantic patio dining
    • Fresh seafood and meats bathed in rich sauces
    • Sweet and savory herb ice creams

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed July and Aug. No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 3. Don Diego's of Indian Wells

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    This is, and has been since 1981, exactly what most people look for in a casual, go-any-day-of-the-week, Mexican-American restaurant—big portions, reasonable prices, a variety of margaritas, and a massive menu with all the basics (tacos, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas) and some fancier dishes like chile rellenos (stuffed roasted peppers) or carne asada (marinated grilled steak). What's more, the waiters are friendly, and the atmosphere is festive yet still relaxed enough for kids and fur babies (the latter are welcome on the patio).

    74969 Hwy. 111, Indian Wells, California, 92210, USA
    760-340–5588

    Known For

    • Strong margaritas and The Tower of Tequila
    • Fried desserts including the original Peachorito
    • Four kinds of fajitas (the house specialty)
  • 4. Luchador Brewing Company

    $

    In addition to strong cervezas, which are brewed on-site (or at the larger, Chino Hills flagship) in four 10-barrel tanks, this taproom serves up Tijuana-style street food (tacos, tortas, churros, esquites) from a built-in, vintage food truck.

    68510 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City, California, 92234, USA
    760-797–2337

    Known For

    • Beer cocktails and adult slushies
    • Crowlers to go
    • Mexican brunch on weekends
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