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1. State Fare Bar & Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(994)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rancho Mirage
State Fare Bar & Kitchen is a modern California dining destination that celebrates the vibrant and diverse flavors of the region. Featuring fresh ingredients, the menu is stylishly appointed and seasonally inspired, offering artisanal dishes and curated cocktails that highlight the best of Southern California's culinary fare. The restaurant provides a fresh and creative menu, a lively chefs’ display kitchen, a chef’s table and private dining room. The restaurant is highlighted by a choice of settings from intimate to lively, including a fireplace “snug”, private dining rooms, relaxed fireside patio dining and expansive terraces overlooking gardens and pools.
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2. Willie's
4.7
Exceptional(1376)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary European • Rancho Mirage
Willie’s Modern Fare combines the elegance of fine dining with the warmth and conviviality for which its founder is best known. Recognized for successful Palm Springs eateries Eight4Nine Restaurant & lounge and, 1501 Uptown Gastropub Willie Rhine and General Manager Veronica Cavazos invite guest to savor classic cuisine with a modern twist, along with creative cocktails and carefully curated wine list. In the kitchen, Executive Chef Richard Perez leads the culinary team with an eye for detail and taste for excellence honed throughout a career overseeing the food at esteemed establishments like Colony Palms Hotel, The Cork Tree Restaurant, and Il Fornaio. Enjoy dinner & drinks in the fine dining room or outdoor patio (reservations recommended). You can stop into the casual lounge for a sip and a snack where reservations aren't needed.
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3. Trilussa Ristorante
4.7
Exceptional(3353)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Palm Springs
Trilussa serves traditional Italian cuisine in an intimate and family atmosphere. They serve great Italian seafood, steaks, pizza and pasta dishes with elegance and a smile. Front door parking to the restaurant available. Gluten-free pasta available. Live Music. Happy Hour reservations not available. Table requests are not guaranteed.
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4. The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
4.5
Awesome(3200)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Rancho Mirage
The Steakhouse, recipient of the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award, and winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence consecutively since 2007, is this stunning Rancho Mirage resort’s fine dining restaurant. Earning accolades such as the AAA Four Diamond Award, the Palm Springs Life Best of the Best, and the OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award. The Steakhouse, is a Wine Spectator award winning restaurant. Guests can now enjoy a private dining room, & inside patio and a gorgeous bar. Sunday Brunch also available 10 am - 2 pm. Featured items include Steak Benedict, Golden Eggs, Prime Rib Eye and Crab Cake Benedict.
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5. Wally's Desert Turtle
4.8
Exceptional(3848)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Rancho Mirage
"The Finest Dining in the Coachella Valley" Offering a refreshed and re-imagined take on Modern California Cuisine. And the local response has been "Amazing"!An Official California Dining Destination, Wally's Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage proudly supports local Ranches, Farms and Fisheries committed to the smart-stewardship of the planet through sustainable, earth-friendly and ocean-friendly practices.The finest local ingredients, impeccable service and exceptional surroundings always make for "A Great Night Out" at Wally's Desert Turtle.
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6. Mikado at Desert Springs JW Marriott
4.5
Awesome(2275)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Palm Desert
Booked 50 times today
The ancient tradition of the Samurai lives on at Mikado where knife-twirling chefs use fire and steam to create a mouth watering menu of steak, chicken and seafood delights. The highlight of the experience is the dazzling talents of your chef as he expertly chops, juggles, jokes and prepares an incredible meal right before your eyes. While you are led to your table through our private Japanese garden, notice the Koi swimming below and the sound of cascading waterfalls. Mikado at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is known throughout the Coachella Valley and Southern California as the leader in authentic Teppan-Yaki Dining.But it doesn’t stop there! East meets West at the ultimate sushi bar where you can relax and enjoy the freshest foods and a signature martini or sake. Celebrate an intimate gathering or a private function up to 140 guests at Mikado where the food is the show! Arigato!"Please note that Mikado Restaurant reservations are not inclusive of a boat tour."
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7. Oceans
4.7
Exceptional(1421)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Cathedral City
Oceans a Mediterranean is fine dinning style seafood restaurant at its location since 1995.This intimate European restaurant brings the Oceans to desert offering fresh seafood prepared in classic Mediterranean and Californian styles. Dishes like bouillabaisse, paella, abalone sea bass, sand dabs, shrimp, scallops, lobster, salmon, swordfish, tuna, oysters are served every day. Not a fish lover? Oceans offers meat specials for meat lovers 16 oz veal chop, rack of lamb and steaks. Oceans serves premium spirits and an extensive wine list. Do not wait and jump to Oceans.
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8. Cork Tree Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4158)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Palm Desert
Cork Tree Restaurant is built around California products. Local ingredients are used whenever possible and wines of the West Coast, particularly California, are featured. The wine list is always a work in progress, with a balance of well known wineries, as well as boutique wineries. Cork Tree enhabits a style rich in California elegance. Large and round booths privately encased in wood and fabric provide intimate spaces for conversation and romance, while providing views of the understated glamour of the dining room. Beautiful Palm Trees and a natural cascading fountain make the Cork Tree Patio wind-protected and well-appointed for dining under the stars. Additionally, depending on the size of your celebration, two private dining options await.
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9. Morton's The Steakhouse - Palm Desert
4.6
Exceptional(3090)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Palm Desert
Booked 46 times today
Morton's The Steakhouse - Palm Desert is a special occasion restaurant due to its exceptional service and food. It's been praised for creating memorable experiences for guests, such as printing birthday wishes on the menu and offering a free dessert. Reviews highlight the attentive staff, personalized menus, and excellent food, making it a top choice for special occasions.
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10. Cuistot
4.6
Exceptional(2881)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Palm Desert
Booked 17 times today
Cuistot offers fine California/French cuisine and is located at the Southwest intersection of Highway 111 and El Paseo. Cuistot has consistently earned top ratings in the Zagat Survey and was named one of six restaurants in the United States to score a perfect 100 for food by the Conde Nast Traveler. Dine under the stars on our beautiful terrace overlooking a desert water oasis or in one of our elegant dining rooms.
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  • Carri
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    First impressions, hosts were not very friendly or welcoming. However the service staff made up for that! Once seated we had an amazing experience with extremely delicious food and excellent customer service.
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    The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho MiragePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Rancho Mirage
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    4.5
  • SusanVIP
    San Diego •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Wallys Desert Trutle is such a unique and wonderful experience that it has been our favorite destination for years! The atmosphere is magical. The food is beyond delicious (the Dover Sole literally melts in your mouth). Please leave room for their wonderful souffles!The service is tlop notch without being intrusive (great job Frank & team!) The restaurant has been loving care of the Botelo family for three generations and is now in the excellent hands of Madelyn. Walls Desert Turtle must be on your bucket list! Susan & Lynn Phillips
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    Wally's Desert TurtlePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Rancho Mirage
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    4.8
  • JohnVIP
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    As always, the wait staff was attentive and welcoming. We all enjoyed the Sunset Special. Two of us had wonderful calamari; one enjoyed the salad. We then had lamb, sausage and peppers and delicious desserts.
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    Trilussa RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Palm Springs
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    4.7
  • SusanD
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Five of us ladies went for Sunday brunch and each of us were happy with our choices and thoroughly enjoyed the endless mimosas!! John was our server and we lucked out there, too. Exceptional service and excellent food. Would definitely go again. In fact, we're going back soon to try happy hour and bar bites..
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    Willie'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Rancho Mirage
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    4.7
  • TaraVIP
    Los Angeles •34 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 24, 2024
    The waiter was very enthusiastic and the food was amazing per usual. We were disappointed that our table was not ready when we arrived when I think I made the reservation weeks ago. I did have a dog, but they didn’t seem to mind. There were plenty of tables outside and we ended up in the corner. A couple after us got a better table right in front of ours.
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    State Fare Bar & KitchenPrice: Expensive• American• Rancho Mirage
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    4.6

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