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1. State Fare Bar & Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(994)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rancho Mirage
Booked 17 times today
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
Booked 28 times today
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
Booked 34 times today
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. Mastro's Steakhouse - Palm Desert
4.6
Exceptional(4420)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Palm Desert
Booked 100 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.
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5. Wally's Desert Turtle
4.8
Exceptional(3848)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Rancho Mirage
Booked 42 times today
"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. Pacifica Seafood Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(8909)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Palm Desert
Booked 91 times today
Pacifica Seafood Restaurant serves the freshest seafood in the Desert. On a daily basis our seafood arrives from San Diego, delivered by the primary supplier of Pacifica Del Mar for the past 25 years. We strive daily to make Pacifica Seafood Restaurant your first choice for fine seafood dining.
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7. 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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8. The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
4.5
Awesome(3200)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Rancho Mirage
Booked 15 times today
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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9. Oceans
4.7
Exceptional(1421)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Cathedral City
Booked 13 times today
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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10. Ristorante Mamma Gina
4.6
Exceptional(1679)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Palm Desert
Booked 21 times today
Now Open for a Wonderful Indoor & Outdoor Dining Experience! For over 34 years, Ristorante Mamma Gina has been serving truly authentic Tuscan dishes to the Palm Desert community. Our family grew up in Florence, and we love sharing the delicious flavors and traditional recipes that have been passed down through the generations. It's a real passion for us -- giving our best and showing total devotion to our customers is just what we do. We consider every member of our team and every person who walks in our doors as a part of the family. With a welcoming atmosphere and meals that are sure to delight, we'll make you feel as if you've stepped into Florence.

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  • Ronda
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day 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
  • 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

Discover best special occasions restaurants in Rancho Mirage

Discover the perfect dining destinations for special occasions in the vibrant areas of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Rancho Mirage. Whether you're planning an intimate anniversary dinner, a memorable birthday celebration, or a festive gathering, these cities offer an array of restaurants that specialize in creating unforgettable experiences. Each venue combines exquisite culinary offerings with exceptional service, ensuring every meal is as special as the occasion itself. The dining scene in these desert cities is renowned for its eclectic mix of sophisticated eateries and charming, atmospheric settings, making it an ideal choice for any celebration. With a focus on quality and a flair for the unique, these restaurants provide not just a meal, but a truly festive experience. Enjoy a variety of cuisines, from traditional Italian to innovative contemporary dishes, all prepared with the utmost attention to detail. Make your next special event extraordinary with the best dining options in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Rancho Mirage.

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