Best Restaurants for People Watching in Rancho Mirage

21 restaurants available nearby

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1. Mastro's Steakhouse - Palm Desert

4.6

Exceptional(4422)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Palm Desert

Booked 99 times today

Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.

2. Kitchen 86

4.4

Awesome(329)

Price: Expensive

• American • Palm Desert

Booked 22 times today

Kitchen 86 is a local favorite for indoor and outdoor dining on El Paseo in the heart of Palm Desert.Featuring a deliciously eclectic menu, exceptional service, and a contemporary vibe.Indulge in our ever-changing menu that includes seafood, steaks, lamb chops, salads, pasta, house-made curry, ramen, wood-fired pizzas, and shareable small plates.We serve breakfast and brunch daily with bottomless mimosas and plenty of delicious menu items including vegan and gluten free options. Whether you’re looking for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or a late-night meal, you’re sure to please your palette at Kitchen 86. We use only the freshest ingredients, with many of our menu items being organic and locally sourced.Our Ultra Lounge is the perfect place to gather with friends for happy hour or a late-night cocktail and food until 1am.86 Live, our state-of-the-art entertainment stage, features live music, DJs, and stand-up comedy.

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3. P.F. Chang's - Rancho Mirage

4.1

Excellent(448)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Rancho Mirage

Booked 8 times today

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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4. Larkspur Grill at HOTEL PASEO

4.3

Awesome(574)

Price: Expensive

• American • Palm Desert

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to Larkspur Grill!We are now accepting reservations! Experience the ultimate dining destination in Palm Desert, conveniently located near the chic El Paseo shopping district. At Larkspur Grill, we bring a modern twist to classic California cuisine, crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Join us on our patio to savor delicious dishes and refreshing cocktails while soaking in the stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains.For groups of 6 or more, please contact the restaurant directly, and we’ll be happy to assist with your reservation.Live entertainment Tuesday - Saturday 6pm-9pm***To maintain the integrity of our live entertainment program an entertainment fee of $6.00 per person will be added to all checks during performance nights.***The entire party must be present to be seated. We kindly request that guests limit the number of checks per table to no more than two.

5. Babaloo Lounge

4.4

Awesome(339)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Palm Desert

Booked 7 times today

We are a gastropub specializing in Cuban and Peruvian flavors. While still adhering to age old family recipes, we strive to be innovative and open minded, just as our ancestors were when these flavors were first imagined. Here at BaBaLoo, we want to take on this multicultural challenge by providing the most authentic dining experience that Lake Havasu City and Palm Desert have to offer. Cuba and Peru are rich in history, and nothing tells that tale better than their diverse flavor combinations. We take ideas from cuisines around the world; Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Caribbean, and African flavors have heavily influenced Cuban and Peruvian food throughout history.

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6. The Fix On El Paseo

4.4

Awesome(426)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Palm Desert

Booked 8 times today

We are a California style Bistro serving Breakfast Lunch and Dinner, we take pride in serving only the freshest ingredients. We offer pet friendly al fresco dining. We have the best patio on El Paseo directly across from the Gardens On El Paseo. We will be offering a special pre-fixe menu on Christmas Eve. Please join us!

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7. Zin American Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(2605)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Palm Springs

Booked 18 times today

For the past 20 years, Zin has been a popular spot for locals in the downtown area. We offer crafted cocktails, brunch, and dinner. We are proud to have received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for our extensive wine list which boasts over 545 selections. In addition to inside bar and table seating we have a beautiful heated and cooled covered patio for outdoor dining.

8. Boozehounds

4.3

Awesome(254)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Palm Springs

Booked 117 times today

Boozehounds Palm Springs was established in 2020 and has served as a go-to restaurant for dog owners from LA, San Diego, Coachella Valley, and beyond. Boozehounds was started by three friends for one simple reason… they loved dogs and dreamed of owning a place where people could take their pups, enjoy an awesome cocktail or fab meal, and socialize in style. Making sure the pup was the real VIP of course! Choose from the sexy and stylish dining room and lounge facing the gorgeous San Jacinto mountains, dine in the open-air atrium, or enjoy the picturesque vacation vibes at the cabana bar and patio. Who doesn’t love a little mai tai moment?Both the Atrium and Patio are dog-friendly zones and offer water bowls and a pup-friendly menu. Please note all indoor spaces are human only.Michelin Guide Restauarant 3 years in a row, and recently nominated best drag show 2023 by GED

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9. Lulu California Bistro

4.4

Awesome(6070)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Palm Springs

Booked 96 times today

Lulu California Bistro is Palm Springs’ landmark restaurant on world famous Palm Canyon Drive where there’s a lively vibe daily on its streetside patio, covered terrace, bar, and in its indoor dining areas featuring an extensive all day favorites menu, an award-winning three-course weekend brunch, and of course, signature cocktails and wines. The list of accolades awarded to Lulu is all encompassing: best all around restaurant, best brunch, best California cuisine, best dining experience, best outdoor dining, best pet friendly dining, best take out, and best place to hang with friends…all awarded from readers’ polls and editors’ picks over the years. Dining at Lulu is an authentic local experience with its California bistro menu, friendly and warm service, and the energy and excitement of being in Palm Springs’ most popular restaurant because, after all, “there’s always a party at Lulu!”

10. The Nest

4.5

Awesome(3288)

Price: Expensive

• Continental • Indian Wells

Booked 59 times today

The Nest is Indian Wells' most famous restaurant and lounge. We've been serving fine guests, celebrities, golf and tennis legends since 1965. The reasons for our exceptional longevity and acceptance are delicious food, wonderful, warm atmosphere, great entertainment, and generous refreshments, along with the service you would like to receive all the time .... RESERVATIONS ARE FOR FULL DINNER IN THE DINING ROOM ONLY. Reservations for only cocktails, just desserts, or appetizers will be cancelled. The Nest enforces a strict upscale dress code. We do not allow beachwear, gym attire including sweatpants, sweatshirts or hoodies. Athletic apparel, jerseys, beanies, bandanas, backwards ball caps, oversized or baggy clothing are prohibited. No excessively revealing clothing will be allowed. Clothing emitting offensive odors is not permitted to be worn anywhere on the property.

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Ronda
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We celebrated my husbands birthday he enjoyed everything. The service was five star. The food excellent couldn’t have had a better experience
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Mastro's Steakhouse - Palm DesertPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Palm Desert
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4.6
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Jean
Los Angeles •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The only negative thing I can say about Kitchen 86 is the noise level in the restaurant. We ate outside, so it wasn’t a problem. If you want to converse with your dinner partners, outside is the only way to go.
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Kitchen 86Price: Expensive• American• Palm Desert
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4.4
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Julie
Portland / Oregon •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fun with Dick & Jane is the reason for going and service is great. The food and choices definitely need to be improved. It was much better not that long ago. But now, not many choices and the few we did go for was disappointing!!
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Larkspur Grill at HOTEL PASEOPrice: Expensive• American• Palm Desert
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4.3
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Rob
Saskatoon / Saskatchewan •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great food as always , super quick, good servers. All wait staff was super helpful to our needs
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P.F. Chang's - Rancho MiragePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Rancho Mirage
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4.1
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PhilVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •79 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
Always fun with live music. Creative food and quick service due to the light crowd on the night we visited.
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Babaloo LoungePrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Palm Desert
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4.4

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Mastro's Steakhouse - Palm Desert

2. Kitchen 86

3. P.F. Chang's - Rancho Mirage

4. Larkspur Grill at HOTEL PASEO

5. Babaloo Lounge

6. The Fix On El Paseo

7. Zin American Bistro

8. Boozehounds

9. Lulu California Bistro

10. The Nest

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