Thai Smile - inexpensive Thai food in shopping center off Bob Hope and 111.
Pomme Frite - in Palm Springs - great mussels with wonderful fries served in paper cone with3 dipping sauces. Also get Veal Poulard if available (special for Wedesdays).
Wally’s Desert Turtle- very expensive but really good.
La Bella Cucina - In Desert Crossings Shopping Center on 111 (near Fred Waring) - Family run Italian place with absolutely no atmosphere but delicious Italian food and really cheap!! Usually crowded.
Las Casuelas – The Original
(760) 325-3213
368 N Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
The original Las Casuelas may not have the party ambience of the larger, more touristy Terazza down the street . . . or the spectacular Nuevas in Rancho Mirage, but easier to get in, food is the same, excellent quality and the service is attentive and fast.
Las Casuelas Nueva
70050 Highway 111,
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Tel: (760) 328-8844
Always busy, well-run restaurant and bar, complete with dance floor, provides great Mexican food, friendly service and fun. Strolling mariachis start playing in the morning. Try the Carnitas (seasoned, twice-cooked pork with salsa and condiments). We’ve tried all three and found the food to be a bit better at this location.
Las Casuelas Terraza
222 S. Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-2794
The restaurant is large. When you enter a costume clad hostess will seat you. I suggest the patio, as it is like sitting in a pretty garden in Mexico. They also have mariachis playing music here.
“C. C. Inn” a.k.a. The Cedar Creek Inn – Nice more formal lunch or dinner. Great salads. "Old world" Palm Springs. Cedar Creek Inn 1555 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Reservations: 760/325-7300. Note: also restaurant in Palm Desert - Cedar Creek Inn on El Paseo - 73445 El Paseo, Palm Desert, 92260
P. F. Changs - The River, 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Phone: (760) 776-4912. They will take a reservation. Try the Lettuce Wraps (appetizer) and Dan Dan noodles or Lemon Chicken for entrées.
Mario’s Italian Café – closest to Marriott is Mario's Italian Café, Mario's Italian Cafe
42-104 Washington St., Bermuda Dunes, CA. (760) 772-6100. From Marriott, take Cook heading south and turn left at Hovley Lane East which becomes 42nd Ave. Continue across Washington Street then quick right into shopping center on right. You’ll see Mario’s. Large portions and excellent value. Really delicious.
Keedy's Fountain & Grill - 73-633 Highway 111; 760-346-6492), a 1950’s soda fountain. Great breakfasts and lunches. The pankcakes are fantastic. And for lunch, the burgers are THE BEST.
The Elephant Bar - 73833 Hwy 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260-4005 Tel: (760) 340-0456. Good alternative for a casual lunch. Not pricy, well located. Nice fast service. Big menu, happy hours, spacious. Quality of food is very good.
C.J.’s Diner - 74894 Lennon Pl Ste H1, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Tel: (760) 837-9650. Haven’t tried it but review looks interesting.
Pacifica Seafood - 73505 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Tel: 760 674 8666. Haven’t tried but rated #1 of 200 desert area restaurants.
Sherman’s Deli - 73161 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260-2350
Tel: (760) 568-1350. Huge portions. Great food. People say New Yorkers won’t be disappointed.
Papa Dan’s – 73-131 Country Club at Monterey 568-3267
Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant - 78164 Ave 52, La Quinta, CA 92253-8909
Tel: (760) 771-4653
Worth going to once, if only to enjoy the clubby atmosphere and the “legend”. We enjoyed having a light fare dinner out on patio but be prepared, the place can be crowded and noisy. Food is good, but about 20% overpriced.
Peabody's Café - 134 S Palm Canyon Dr (@ Tahquitz Canyon Way) Palm Springs, CA 92262. Kind of a ritual, we always go to Peabody’s at least once for coffee and breakfast. Great people watching.
Benny's Bagels - Bagels/Bakery. Made fresh daily & cooked after boiling in the old, traditional way. No fat, cholesterol, or preservatives. 72-785 Hwy 111 (760) 568-4990 Tasty fresh and hot.
Tyler’s Burgers - 149 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262-6603 Tel: (760) 325-2990. Haven’t tried it but looks interesting.
In n Out Burger - 72265 Varner Rd., Thousand Palms, CA 92276
Sunday through Thursday 10:30 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Directions from Palm Desert area:
1. Take 111 to Monterey Ave
2. Follow Monterey "up" heading north past Country Club, Frank Sumatra, Gerald Ford, and Dinah Shore.
3. Go under I-10 overpass and take left onto Varner Road (access road that parallels I-10) heading to Ramon Road, which is next intersection.
4. At Ramon Road, turn right and it's in front of you.
2nd location in Indio: kinda sleezy neighborhood: 82043 Hwy. 111, Indio, CA 92201
Vicky’s of Santa Fe
45-100 Club Drive,
Indian Wells, CA 92210
(760) 345-977
Specials:
Grilled Vegetable Stack, eggplant, Portabello mushrooms, yellow squash, bell peppers, and herbed goat cheese; Seasoned Eight-Bone New Zealand Rack of Lamb; Homemade Apple Pie; Wedge of Iceberg Lettuce with diced tomatoes, applewoodsmoked bacon, and bleu cheese dressing; and Scallops served on sautéed spinach with mango salsa, drizzled with a little butter.
“Vicky’s is known for generous portions of good quality food served at reasonable prices.”
Dairy Queen
· Cook at 111 PALM DESERT CA 92260-3801
· 41-800 WASHINGTON ST (North of Fred Waring) BERMUDA DUNES CA 92201-8154
· E. Vista Chino at N Sunrise Way PALM SPRINGS CA 92262-3569
Ruby’s in downtown Palm Springs
155 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 406-7829
Aqua Paza - in the River Shopping Center in Rancho Mirage has lots of great appetizers priced at 50% until 6:30 or 7:00PM and then again after 8:30--small pizzas, calamari, etc--lively atmosphere and a real bargain. Another great bargain in RM is Halawaia Joe's, on 111, closer to the Cathedral City border--teriffic appetizer menu 50% off until 6:30PM. Great ribs, ahi tuna, potstickers, etc. in a beautiful building built into the side of a mountain. Enjoy. Make reservation inside or outside.
Castelli’s Restaurant
73-098 Highway 111,
Palm Desert, California 92260
Great Italian place, family owned well established restaurant that locals frequent more than tourists. It can be difficult to find so use map as it is just off hwy 111 on a service road. Just look for the busiest spot! Food excellent.
Sammy's Woodfire Pizza - Palm Desert
73-595 El Paseo Rd.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-836-0500
http://www.sammyspizza.com/menu/
Goody’s Café
Some of the recent reviews are disappointing.
40101 Monterey Ave
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Take Country Club to Rancho Mirage, Monterey and CC., in the center, across from Albertsons.
La Tablita Restaurant - Mexican
Address: 68369 E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Phone: (760) 321-5935
Delicious Mexican food, family owned.
Sidewinder Grill
Address: 66121 Pierson Blvd,
Desert Hot Springs, CA
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