All phone numbers are (760) area code. Locally dial 1+760+phone and the number.
Restaurants To Consider:
Arnold Palmer’s, La Quinta – A happening spot in La Quinta. Music, dancing & dining. Large patio with adjacent putting green and fire pit. Comfort food. (Note: Recent change of staff). 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
Bucatini, La Quinta – Pasta, pizza, fish, steak, salads and daily specials from Chef Enzo. Large patio and reasonable prices. 46-660 Washington Street. 777-9007
Chapelli’s, La Quinta – Keeping it small and simple for over eight years. 50949 Washington Street. 564-9835
Chez Pierre, Palm Desert – Cute, simple and a friendly atmosphere with a great host and good food. 74040 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 346-1818
Cork Tree, Palm Desert – A personal favorite, worth the drive. 779-0123
Cuistot, Palm Desert – Culinary Tour de France. 78477 Hwy 111. 340-1000
Cliffhouse, La Quinta – Large bar, lounge and cliff patio are the spots for bar food and happy hour. Recently remodeled by the new owners (Pacifca Palm Desert). 78250 Hwy 111. 360-5991
Cork & Fork, La Quinta – From the owners of Cooking With Class next door, this intimate wine bar delivers great small plates and a variety of wines. 47878 Caleo Bay, La Quinta. Open Wed-Sun. 777-7355
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
The Edge At The Ritz-Carlton Resort, Rancho Mirage. Steak Is King At The Edge. Don’t put your wallet to close to The Edge!
Fisherman’s Landing Bar & Grill, Palm Desert – A valley staple comes to the JW Marriott Desert Springs and does it very well. 341-2211
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
Fortun’s Kitchen & Bar – The former Desert Sage, (same owners), is open between 10 AM and 11 PM and has Happy Hour until 7 PM. 78085 Avenida la Fonda, La Quinta, Old Town La Quinta. (760)-564-8744
The Grill On Main – Comfort food and a decent wine list, all at very reasonable prices by the former Chef of Arnold Palmer’s. 78065 Main Street, Old Town La Quinta. 777-7773
Kitchen 86 – Locally owned & Locally Grown – an eclectic menu of modern, curated small plate continental cuisine. Using local, organic ingredients, offerings include a tableside cheese wheel pasta, house-made curry, ramens, wood-fired pizzas, plenty of entree selections and shareable small plates. 73-130 El Paseo Suite I, Palm Desert, CA 92260. 760-890-1586
Koutouki Greek Taverna, Palm Desert – The entire family is involved operating in this Greek restaurant. Try the tasing menu. 73675 Highway 111, Palm Desert (760) 834-8221
IL Corso, Palm Desert: Newly opened (2014) Italian fine dining, bar, pasta and wood oven pizza on El Paseo. 73520 El Paseo (760) 341-6700
Johannes Restaurant, Palms Springs – 18-tables rated tops in Palm Springs. 196 South Indian Canyon Drive.
Jillian’s Fine Dining: Old school fine dining in a classic 1940’s bungalow. 74-155 El Paseo, Palm Desert (760) 776-8242
Lavender Bistro – Old town La Quinta French bistro with great patio. Large patio dining area. 78073 Calle Barcelona adjacent to Arnold Palmers. 564-5353
La Brasserie, La Quinta – A welcome addition to the La Quinta dining scene. 771-4400
La Spiga, Palm Desert – Fine dining and patio ambience. 72557 Hwy 111 adjacent to Cuistot. 340-9318
Mimmo’s Italian Restaurant & Bar – House made top-quality ingredients and good service. 73-540 Hwy 111, Palm Desert 346-9712
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
The Old Spaghetti Factory, Rancho Mirage – All inclusive Italian/American dining in a great setting. 71743 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage. 341-5600
Pacifica Seafood Restaurant, Palm Desert – Fresh and fun, great people watching lounge. 73505 El Paseo upstairs in the mall. 674-8666
Piero’s Pizza Vina – Traditional Napolitan pie, pastas, salads and more. 73722 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 568-2525
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
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
State Fare at The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage.
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
