Guidebook for Palm Springs
Food Scene
Appetito
1700 South Camino RealA pretty new addition. Fantastic, made-to-order rustic Italian cuisine.
The swanky, secret, behind-the-velvet-curtain (no literally) restaurant at The Parker. Definitely make a reservation. Definitely dress up. Definitely don't be "that person" who takes a picture with the flash on, because the entire, dimly lit restaurant will murder you. Great for a special occassion. Incredible food. Attentive service.
24 locals recommend
mister parker's
4200 E Palm Canyon DrThe swanky, secret, behind-the-velvet-curtain (no literally) restaurant at The Parker. Definitely make a reservation. Definitely dress up. Definitely don't be "that person" who takes a picture with the flash on, because the entire, dimly lit restaurant will murder you. Great for a special occassion. Incredible food. Attentive service.
Norma's at the Parker - elevated diner/comfort/hipster food. Beautiful patio, great scene, and the most affordable (still pricey) way to experience The Parker. When you're done, grab a drink and wander the extensive grounds!
54 locals recommend
Norma's
4200 E Palm Canyon DrNorma's at the Parker - elevated diner/comfort/hipster food. Beautiful patio, great scene, and the most affordable (still pricey) way to experience The Parker. When you're done, grab a drink and wander the extensive grounds!
Fresh, made-to-order, incredible Chinese. LGBTQ friendly fo sho.
33 locals recommend
Wang's In the Desert
424 S Indian Canyon DrFresh, made-to-order, incredible Chinese. LGBTQ friendly fo sho.
Ernest Coffee
1101 N Palm Canyon DrThe Intelligentsia of Palm Springs.
Great for lunch. Super fresh food, quick service, lovely little patio. Dogs okay!
118 locals recommend
Jake's
664 N Palm Canyon DrGreat for lunch. Super fresh food, quick service, lovely little patio. Dogs okay!
The most popular brunch spot in Palm Springs, so be prepared to wait. Good food. If nothing else, go for the Bacon Flight.
259 locals recommend
Cheeky's
622 N Palm Canyon DrThe most popular brunch spot in Palm Springs, so be prepared to wait. Good food. If nothing else, go for the Bacon Flight.
Opens at 4pm on weekdays, and 12pm on Saturday and Sunday (but double check). Anthony Bourdain said they were the best fish tacos he'd ever had...and he wasn't lying. With fresh seafood brought in daily, no trip to Palm Springs is complete without a stop at Shanghai Reds. Go for their famous fish taco, but the grilled shrimp tacos are pretty spectacular as well. Very casual, indoor/outdoor bar vibe.
63 locals recommend
Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill
235 S Indian Canyon DrOpens at 4pm on weekdays, and 12pm on Saturday and Sunday (but double check). Anthony Bourdain said they were the best fish tacos he'd ever had...and he wasn't lying. With fresh seafood brought in daily, no trip to Palm Springs is complete without a stop at Shanghai Reds. Go for their famous fish taco, but the grilled shrimp tacos are pretty spectacular as well. Very casual, indoor/outdoor bar vibe.
Not much to look at from the outside. Okay, you might call it a hole in the wall - but holy moly. Fantastic mexican food - big margaritas, table-side guacamole, fantastic entrees with big, bold flavors. Highly recommend!
43 locals recommend
Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill
350 S Indian Canyon DrNot much to look at from the outside. Okay, you might call it a hole in the wall - but holy moly. Fantastic mexican food - big margaritas, table-side guacamole, fantastic entrees with big, bold flavors. Highly recommend!
Housed in Cary Grant's former estate, this compound boasts a fantastic special occassion restaurant. Eat inside, eat outside, by the fire pit, by the bar - it's all pretty spectacular.
109 locals recommend
Copley's on Palm Canyon
621 N Palm Canyon DrHoused in Cary Grant's former estate, this compound boasts a fantastic special occassion restaurant. Eat inside, eat outside, by the fire pit, by the bar - it's all pretty spectacular.
Indoor/outdoor rustic Italian food. Maybe the best flatbread pizzas and handmade pastas you will ever eat. This place is truly special. Pets okay on the patio. Sit outside under the twinkly lights on a warm summer night.
192 locals recommend
Birba
622 N Palm Canyon DrIndoor/outdoor rustic Italian food. Maybe the best flatbread pizzas and handmade pastas you will ever eat. This place is truly special. Pets okay on the patio. Sit outside under the twinkly lights on a warm summer night.
Fantastic modern architecture, rustic Italian food fare, craft cocktails. A highlight of any visit to Palm Springs! The patio is great but eating inside is truly special. Best for evening.
179 locals recommend
Workshop Kitchen + Bar
800 North Palm Canyon DriveFantastic modern architecture, rustic Italian food fare, craft cocktails. A highlight of any visit to Palm Springs! The patio is great but eating inside is truly special. Best for evening.
Fabulous coffee and a killer outdoor lawn area in back. Great for long, lazy mornings and people-watching.
151 locals recommend
Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon DrFabulous coffee and a killer outdoor lawn area in back. Great for long, lazy mornings and people-watching.
Drinks & Nightlife
A Palm Springs classic with a speakeasy feel, in the location of the original Don the Beachcomber Tiki Bar! The is truly one of our favorites for expertly crafted cocktails...some of which pack quite a punch! A must.
119 locals recommend
Bootlegger Tiki
1101 N Palm Canyon DrA Palm Springs classic with a speakeasy feel, in the location of the original Don the Beachcomber Tiki Bar! The is truly one of our favorites for expertly crafted cocktails...some of which pack quite a punch! A must.
Arts & Culture
Stagecoach Festival
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
81800 51st AvePalm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrPalm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center
300 S Palm Canyon DrEssentials
Albertsons
1751 N Sunrise WayRalphs Pharmacy
425 S Sunrise WayTrader Joe's
67720 E Palm Canyon DrEntertainment & Activities
Camelot Theatres
2300 E Baristo RdArt, foreign, and independent films in a classic, retro theatre.
Regal Cinemas Palm Springs Stadium 9
789 E Tahquitz Canyon WayIndian Wells Tennis Garden
78-200 Miles AveHome of the BNP Paribas Open
Getting Around
The nearest stop is #26, at N Indian Canyon Dr and N Alejo Dr. Free trolley service for all that Palm Springs has to offer - Thursday through Sunday, 11am-1am, every 15 minutes.
51 locals recommend
BUZZ Trolley Route
150 E Palm Canyon DrThe nearest stop is #26, at N Indian Canyon Dr and N Alejo Dr. Free trolley service for all that Palm Springs has to offer - Thursday through Sunday, 11am-1am, every 15 minutes.