Foxden's Guide to Palm Springs
Food scene
If you’re looking for Old School Palm Springs dining, you’ve found it! Enjoy lunch and dunner with live piano music in the background! Reservations preferred!
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Melvyn's Restaurant & Lounge
200 W Ramon RdIf you’re looking for Old School Palm Springs dining, you’ve found it! Enjoy lunch and dunner with live piano music in the background! Reservations preferred!
Enjoy upscale Mexican food on their patio! They’re known for their tacos and amazing handcrafted cocktails! Another busy restaurant! Come early to avoid any wait!
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Tac/Quila
415 N Palm Canyon DrEnjoy upscale Mexican food on their patio! They’re known for their tacos and amazing handcrafted cocktails! Another busy restaurant! Come early to avoid any wait!
Craving Thai Food? This small establishment is one of the best in Palm Springs! Their food is always fresh and they’re known for their curry! A must try while your visiting Palm Springs!
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Peppers Thai Palm Springs
396 N Palm Canyon DrCraving Thai Food? This small establishment is one of the best in Palm Springs! Their food is always fresh and they’re known for their curry! A must try while your visiting Palm Springs!
Koffi almost never has a long line for coffee. It’s better than going to Starbucks and waiting for 20 minutes for a drink! They’re small pastries are definitely a must try!
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Koffi
515 N Palm Canyon DrKoffi almost never has a long line for coffee. It’s better than going to Starbucks and waiting for 20 minutes for a drink! They’re small pastries are definitely a must try!
Slightly hidden inside the Parker Hotel (go directly through the main building, out into the courtyard, take a left and then your next immediate left close to the building) is this small gem of a restaurant. It is a culinary delight of small interesting plates and wine. There’s a Catholic confessional in the back and all they play is disco and classic rock. Super sexy date spot.
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Counter Reformation
4200 E Palm Canyon DrSlightly hidden inside the Parker Hotel (go directly through the main building, out into the courtyard, take a left and then your next immediate left close to the building) is this small gem of a restaurant. It is a culinary delight of small interesting plates and wine. There’s a Catholic confessional in the back and all they play is disco and classic rock. Super sexy date spot.
Our favorite brunch spot. Mostly outdoors in the La Plaza downtown area, it is blooming with flowers and feels like you are at someone’s French country house. The food is devine and the drinks are outstanding. Same owners as Tac/Quila. They have special 5-course pre-fix dinner on Tuesday through Saturday nights only. Yum.
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Farm
6 La PlazaOur favorite brunch spot. Mostly outdoors in the La Plaza downtown area, it is blooming with flowers and feels like you are at someone’s French country house. The food is devine and the drinks are outstanding. Same owners as Tac/Quila. They have special 5-course pre-fix dinner on Tuesday through Saturday nights only. Yum.
As the name suggests, this is a Vietnamese fusion restaurant. Located in the Smoke Tree shopping center, they have a wonderful happy hour where food is served in martini glasses for $5.33! This is when to go. Dinner is nice as well but a bit overpriced for the quantity in our opinion.
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533 Viet Fusion
1775 E Palm Canyon Dr As the name suggests, this is a Vietnamese fusion restaurant. Located in the Smoke Tree shopping center, they have a wonderful happy hour where food is served in martini glasses for $5.33! This is when to go. Dinner is nice as well but a bit overpriced for the quantity in our opinion.
A Vietnamese / American restaurant. If you can, make a reservation, there is always a long line of people waiting to get in. For good reason too, the food is delicious and the ambiance is fun. They recently opened a bar next door for all the people waiting - we told you people want to eat here!
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Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon DriveA Vietnamese / American restaurant. If you can, make a reservation, there is always a long line of people waiting to get in. For good reason too, the food is delicious and the ambiance is fun. They recently opened a bar next door for all the people waiting - we told you people want to eat here!
Located in the Smoke Tree shopping center these very well might be the best burgers in town. They also have Beyond patties for the vegan/veggie crowd. This sports bar is a great place to catch a game and make some new friends.
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Smokin' Burgers & Lounge
1775 E Palm Canyon Dr Located in the Smoke Tree shopping center these very well might be the best burgers in town. They also have Beyond patties for the vegan/veggie crowd. This sports bar is a great place to catch a game and make some new friends.
No list of Palm Springs restaurants would be complete without Cheeky’s. It’s a super fun brunch, breakfast and lunch restaurant. Their homemade bloody marys and cinnamon rolls are top notch. They have a bacon flight. Need we say more =)
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Cheeky's
622 N Palm Canyon Dr No list of Palm Springs restaurants would be complete without Cheeky’s. It’s a super fun brunch, breakfast and lunch restaurant. Their homemade bloody marys and cinnamon rolls are top notch. They have a bacon flight. Need we say more =)
Located in the stunning La Serena Villas hotel, Azucar is a gem of a restaurant for lunch and dinner. If you can, get a table on the top floor called Sugar High, a gorgeous second floor outdoor patio complete with a fireplace. If you have to sit downstairs, don’t fret. The Frida Kahlo designed private dining room will be a feast for your eyes. Fantastic food and drink here. Try the brussels sprout salad.
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Azúcar Restaurant and Bar
339 S Belardo Rd Located in the stunning La Serena Villas hotel, Azucar is a gem of a restaurant for lunch and dinner. If you can, get a table on the top floor called Sugar High, a gorgeous second floor outdoor patio complete with a fireplace. If you have to sit downstairs, don’t fret. The Frida Kahlo designed private dining room will be a feast for your eyes. Fantastic food and drink here. Try the brussels sprout salad.
Located in the most unassuming strip mall, you won’t believe your eyes when you walk in the door. You’ll start wondering if you are still in Palm Springs or if you somehow transported to a dark, classic bar in Manhattan. This is gourmet comfort food done right. The drinks are fantastic and the staff is helpful and kind.
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Paul Bar/Food
3700 E Vista Chino Located in the most unassuming strip mall, you won’t believe your eyes when you walk in the door. You’ll start wondering if you are still in Palm Springs or if you somehow transported to a dark, classic bar in Manhattan. This is gourmet comfort food done right. The drinks are fantastic and the staff is helpful and kind.
Probably the sexiest pool scene in town. The drinks are great and the bar food is great for bar food. You aren’t here for the food though, you’re here for the view from 7 stories up, the fun decor and people watching.
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High Bar
100 W Tahquitz Canyon Way Probably the sexiest pool scene in town. The drinks are great and the bar food is great for bar food. You aren’t here for the food though, you’re here for the view from 7 stories up, the fun decor and people watching.
Eclectic Austrian-Asian fare and great service in a stylish space. Award winning cuisine. The food is unexpectedly delicious. High-end wiener schnitzel, this is your spot!
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Johannes
196 S Indian Canyon Dr Eclectic Austrian-Asian fare and great service in a stylish space. Award winning cuisine. The food is unexpectedly delicious. High-end wiener schnitzel, this is your spot!
I know what you’re thinking...this can’t be a restaurant listing. Surprise! It’s amazing! The food is really good here and you can sit outside in the center of town and people watch. The drinks are great too.
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Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar & Store
111 N Palm Canyon DrI know what you’re thinking...this can’t be a restaurant listing. Surprise! It’s amazing! The food is really good here and you can sit outside in the center of town and people watch. The drinks are great too.
This is technically a bar but the food menu knocked our socks off. We didn’t expect to find things like Uni Deviled Eggs, Wagyu Beef Tartare and Oysters here. The bar has a sexy vibe.
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Truss & Twine
800 N Palm Canyon DrThis is technically a bar but the food menu knocked our socks off. We didn’t expect to find things like Uni Deviled Eggs, Wagyu Beef Tartare and Oysters here. The bar has a sexy vibe.
Located in the Smoke Tree shopping center this is 100% plant based Californian style vegan food. You’ll find mostly decadent comfort foods here, burgers, “chicken” wings and the like. They also have some really good salads and bowls.
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Native Foods
1775 E Palm Canyon DrLocated in the Smoke Tree shopping center this is 100% plant based Californian style vegan food. You’ll find mostly decadent comfort foods here, burgers, “chicken” wings and the like. They also have some really good salads and bowls.
A real french bakery. The owner imports her flour directly from France. Try a Pain au Chocolat.
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Peninsula Pastries Palm Springs
611 S Palm Canyon DrA real french bakery. The owner imports her flour directly from France. Try a Pain au Chocolat.
Classic steakhouse. Vintage vibes. A fav of the Rat Pack. Great food and drink with many rooms. Eat by the bar, in the main dining room or in a new area they recently opened that has live jazz music. There is a super sexy speakeasy bar called Seymour’s. You might just spend all evening here.
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Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon DrClassic steakhouse. Vintage vibes. A fav of the Rat Pack. Great food and drink with many rooms. Eat by the bar, in the main dining room or in a new area they recently opened that has live jazz music. There is a super sexy speakeasy bar called Seymour’s. You might just spend all evening here.
Sushi in the desert might sound scary but not here. This is an effortlessly chic restaurant with great sushi, creative cocktails and friendly service. Great date place. Try The Experiment roll.
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Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
1556 N Palm Canyon DrSushi in the desert might sound scary but not here. This is an effortlessly chic restaurant with great sushi, creative cocktails and friendly service. Great date place. Try The Experiment roll.
Really good classic Mexican. There are 2 locations. We’ve only been to the one in the Los Arboles hotel. They have a great outdoor patio. Big margaritas. If you like it spicy try the Ala Diabla.
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El Mirasol Restaurant
266 E Vía AltamiraReally good classic Mexican. There are 2 locations. We’ve only been to the one in the Los Arboles hotel. They have a great outdoor patio. Big margaritas. If you like it spicy try the Ala Diabla.
This restaurant is in Rancho Mirage which is about 10ish minutes away from Casa Agave. We are putting it on this list because it is a classic. Fine dining with a vintage feel. Definitely dress up a bit. The Rat Pack ate here. Presidents have eaten here. Dover Sole, Omaha Filet of Beef, classic Wedge Salad, Rack of Lamb, etc.
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Wally's Desert Turtle
71775 CA-111This restaurant is in Rancho Mirage which is about 10ish minutes away from Casa Agave. We are putting it on this list because it is a classic. Fine dining with a vintage feel. Definitely dress up a bit. The Rat Pack ate here. Presidents have eaten here. Dover Sole, Omaha Filet of Beef, classic Wedge Salad, Rack of Lamb, etc.
Sightseeing
Go up to the Tram way if you want to enjoy beautiful scenery and cooler temperatures, take the tram to see the beautiful Mt San Jacinto State Park! There are many different view points, hikes and you must visit the Natural History Museum! You can even camp out there if you want to!
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayGo up to the Tram way if you want to enjoy beautiful scenery and cooler temperatures, take the tram to see the beautiful Mt San Jacinto State Park! There are many different view points, hikes and you must visit the Natural History Museum! You can even camp out there if you want to!
With not much to do during this crisis, why not look and learn about all the desert plants! This beautiful place was established in Palm Springs since 1938! There’s 1 acre of plants for you to enjoy!
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Moorten Botanical Garden
1701 S Palm Canyon DrWith not much to do during this crisis, why not look and learn about all the desert plants! This beautiful place was established in Palm Springs since 1938! There’s 1 acre of plants for you to enjoy!
For only $14/person you can enjoy some beautiful, funky artwork made by artists all around the valley! They have a small theatre where they have shows all throughout the day and they have a restaurant if you don’t want to go to another restaurant!
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Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrFor only $14/person you can enjoy some beautiful, funky artwork made by artists all around the valley! They have a small theatre where they have shows all throughout the day and they have a restaurant if you don’t want to go to another restaurant!
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AvePalm Springs Air Museum
lot 745 N Gene Autry TrailCabazon Dinosaurs
50770 Seminole DrHiking
Tahquitz Falls
A two mile hike that leads to a beautiful waterfall.
Bump and Grind Trail
Bump and Grind TrailA difficult hike but the view is worth it!
Museum Trail
South Palm Canyon DriveIndian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveAraby Trail
Stadsadvies
Wat je mee moet nemen
Sunscreen
Its very warm in Palm Springs, even in the colder times of the year so pack sunscreen to avoid being sun burned.
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Camera
There are so many art pieces, museums, street art, etc all around Palm Springs. Bring a camera to snap shots at your favorite art site!