Desert Dining Suggestions

All phone numbers (760) area code. Locally you'll need to dial 1+760+phone number.

Don't Miss:

La Spiga, Palm DesertCuistot, Palm Desert - Culinary Tour de France. 78477 Hwy 111. 340-1000

Cork Tree, Palm Desert - A personal favorite, worth the drive. 779-0123

Firecliff, Palm Desert - Excellent bistro with patio dining and piano bar. 773-6565

La Brasserie, La Quinta - A welcome addition to the La Quinta dining scene. 771-4400

La Spiga, Palm Desert - Our Italiano choice for fine dining and patio ambience. 72557 Hwy 111 adjacent to Cuistot. 340-9318

Lavender Bistro - Old town La Quinta French bistro with great patio. Newly expanded lounge patio. 78073 Calle Barcelona adjacent to Arnold Palmers. New patio lounge just opened! 564-5353

Solano's West Coast Bistro - Old Town La Quinta locals favorite. Recently moved to a new larger space at 78075 Main Stree, La Quinta. 771-6655

The Venue Sushi Bar & Sake Lounge: Newly opened with awesome Sushi located in a courtyard off El Paseo. 73-111 El Paseo #103, Palm Desert (760) 346-1500

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Arnold Palmer's, La QuintaArnold Palmer's, La Quinta - A happening spot in La Quinta. Music, dancing & dining. Large patio with adjacent putting green and fire pit. Comfort food. 771-4653

Beer Hunter Sports Pub, La Quinta - Burgers, pizza and grub with just about every game on a zillion TV's. 78483 Hwy 111 at Washington Street. 564-7442

Cafe Italia, Indian Wells - Dinners include soup, salad and singing waiters! 74901 Hwy 111. 773-3080

Chapelli's, La Quinta - Keeping it small and simple for over eight years. 50949 Washington Street. 564-9835

Cliff House, La Quinta - Large bar and cliff patio are the spots for apps & happy hour. 78250 Hwy 111. 360-5991

Cunard's Sand Bar, La Quinta - Bob Cunard is an old school legend in the Valley. Pete the bartender has been there for over 20 years as have many of the servers. Silver hair rules here but all are welcome and will likey enjoy. Music nightly. 78120 Calle Tampico, Old Town La Quinta / 564-3660

Desert Sage, La Quinta - Fine dining and a nice lounge. My husband Bill & I were married in the courtyard on a warm May evening. 78085 Avenida La Fonda in Old Town La Quinta. 564-8744

Ernie's Bar & Grill, La Quinta - Good lunch spot at the TPC Clubhouse at the very end of PGA West Blvd in La Quinta. 564-7125

Five Guys Burgers And Fries, La Quinta - A worthy challanger to In-N-Out. 78447 Hwy 111 at Washington near Beer Hunter, La Quinta. 771-9300

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse, Rancho Mirage - Well done for a large chain. Next to PF Chang's and Cheese Cake Factory in the River Shopping Center. 776-6685

Desert Sage, La QuintaHog's Breath Inn, La Quinta. Clint Eastwood themed restaurant though not owned by Mr. Eastwood serving steaks, seafood and classic American dishes. 78-065 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta. 564-5556

The Homestead Restaurant, Old Town La Quinta - Old fashioned comfort food and good value. Large patio area includes a fire pit with s'mores. 771-3331

In-N-Out Burger, Indio. Nuff said. 82043 Hwy 111 at Monroe.

Jackalope Ranch, Indio - Southwestern mega dining & saloon (stick to small plates in the saloon). 80400 Hwy 111. 342-1999.

Jillian's, Palm Desert - A time honored tradition on El Paseo. Piano bar & patio dining. 74155 El Paseo. 776-8242

Johannes Restaurant, Palms Springs - 18-tables rated tops in Palm Springs. 196 South Indian Canyon Drive. 778-0017

Morgan's in the Desert, La Quinta - At The La Quinta Resort & Club adjacent to the lobby. Large patio. 49499 Eisenhower Drive. 564-7600

Okura Robata Grill & Sushi Bar, La Quinta - Trendy and upscale sushi. Try the dynamite rolls. 78370 Hwy 111 at Washington Street in Point Happy Center. 564-5820

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant, Palm Desert - Fresh and fun, great people watching lounge. 73505 El Paseo upstairs in the mall. 674-8666

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, The River Shopping Center in Rancho Mirage. 776-4912

Roy's, Rancho Mirage - Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine. 71959 Hwy 111 across from the River Center. 340-9044

Sense - "From scratch" restaurant and bar is worth a visit. 736775 Hwy 111, Palm Desert 341-2900

Shame On The Moon, Rancho Mirage - Old school Continental value. 69950 Frank Sinatra Drive. 324-5515

Sullivan's Steak House, Palm Desert - Steaks, Martinis & Jazz. Next door to Pacifica at 73505 El Paseo upstairs in the mall. 341-3560

Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill, La Quinta - Great pizza, salads and more. Big screens for sports. Were the locals go with families or friends in tow. 78015 Main Street in Old Town. 777-9989

The Grill on Main - Comfort food and a good wine list, all at very reasonable prices. 78065 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta.  777-7773