Restaurants near Joshua Tree Nat'l Park

169 restaurants available nearby

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1. Kitchen in the Desert

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Caribbean • Twentynine Palms

Booked 27 times today

Kitchen in the Desert is a Caribbean and New American restaurant located just outside the Twentynine Palms entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. We pride ourselves in making high quality food from scratch using fresh ingredients and providing a comfortable environment to enjoy it in. We have a full bar plus beer and wine and are open nightly from 5 to 10pm. *Please be advised that all reservations are for outdoor seating, so please dress accordingly.

2. grnd sqrl

new

4.2

Awesome(1)

Price: Moderate

• American • Twentynine Palms

Booked 4 times today

a beer and food oasis in the dez, grnd sqrl seeks to be a funky and delicious dose of memorable food and drink for those that need it. we offer scratch-made eats, the freshest craft beers, and top-notch desert vibes. stop by and see us in downtown twentynine palms.

3. Bar Cecil

4.8

Exceptional(1663)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Palm Springs

Booked 42 times today

"Your Pleasure is Our Pleasure!" Please join us at Bar Cecil for a delightful evening. We welcome parties of 5 or fewer guests (limited space for parties of 5). Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate larger parties.We book tables for 2 hours. Last dinner orders are taken at 9 pm and we close the bar at 10 pm. We've gone cashless and happily accept credit and debit cards.Due to our small size, tables with separate reservations can not be combined. Please reserve online; if OpenTable is not showing availability, we're fully booked or it is more than 14 days out. We accept reservations up to 30 days out. Our bar is always walk-in and we open at 5 pm (the bar list is usually full around 4:30 pm).We can't wait to have you as our guests! "Shall we?"

4. The Tropicale

4.8

Exceptional(10328)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Palm Springs

Booked 81 times today

A chic and sophisticated décor provides the setting for our distinctive "world cuisine", a provocative mix of zesty influences that creates a delightful dining experience in Palm Springs, California. Plush high-backed semicircular banquettes surround our dining room and offer comfortable and private seating. The cuisine has a light, exotic feel with an emphasis on Pacific Rim specialties, from Chilean Sea Bass baked in Banana Leaves or Kahlua-Barbecued Pork Chops to all sorts of tasty tapas, salads, wood-fired pizzas, and desserts. The Coral Seas Lounge, a hip mid-century style bar is lined with sexy black leather bar-stools and is reminiscent of the upbeat lounges of old Palm Springs. It wraps around the dining room and leads outside to a lush, tropical, 2000 square foot dining patio where a variety of specialty cocktails and old-school favorites are mixed - an ideal place where friends gather and martinis are sipped under the starlit desert sky.

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5. La Quinta Cliffhouse

4.6

Exceptional(7916)

Price: Expensive

• American • La Quinta

Booked 60 times today

From the moment you approach the La Quinta Cliffhouse you are surrounded by the dramatic sights and sounds of this desert destination. Jutting from a massive rock outcropping above the desert floor the La Quinta Cliffhouse is renowned for its spectacular views across the valley and providing a lively, casual destination to enjoy a menu of American classics with innovative preparations focused on premium steaks and seafood at great prices. The menu highlights vibrant flavors from the valley along with a generous selection of fresh fish and seafood. The wine list has been thoughtfully chosen to complement the food and provide reasonably priced selections including rare and limited bottles.

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6. Spencer's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(9221)

Price: Expensive

• American • Palm Springs

Booked 87 times today

Spencer's is an adult-oriented restaurant. We are sorry but we cannot accommodate children under 12 years old. Spencer's features an ambience that embodies the perfect blend of stylish elegance and comfortable informality. Join us for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or Brunch in our newly expanded indoor dining room or our award winning temperature controlled patio. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Spencer's offers a popular Palm Springs tradition of culinary excellence featuring a fresh approach to classic American cuisine. Locally voted Best Breakfast, Best Sunday Brunch, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Gluten Free, Best Power Lunch, Best Wine List, Best Chef, Best Caterer and Most Romantic, Spencer's is Palm Springs' "it" place for any occasions.

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7. Arnold Palmer's Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(4696)

Price: Expensive

• American • La Quinta

Booked 66 times today

Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant features Progressive American cuisine, including fresh seafood, steaks, and some of Arnie’s great comfort foods. This one-of-a-kind restaurant features many indoor dining options, including multiple private rooms, a beautiful bar and lounge, and an impressive wine room that houses 2,500 bottles with a large table for special events up to 20 guests. The extensive newly remodeled patio (awarded 2022 top 100 outdoor dining restaurants in the country by open table diners) offers live entertainment every night featuring Mark Linford with stunning views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and breathtaking landscape.

8. Lavender Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(6720)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • La Quinta

Booked 76 times today

At Lavender we combine the finest meats and seafood with the freshest organic ingredients to create unforgettable dishes. Dine indoors in a warm, cozy atmosphere or on our stunning tree-lined patio. Lavender Bistro also prides itself on providing superb live music nightly to set a warm and friendly atmosphere.For every occasion, to change the ordinary into extraordinary, come join us at Lavender Bistro, "where memories are made!"Closed for Summer Break from the last Sunday in May until the last Thursday in September.Re-Opening 09/28/2023!

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9. Copley's on Palm Canyon

4.8

Exceptional(6498)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Palm Springs

Booked 37 times today

Please Note - Copley's is now open 7 days a week through June 2025. Copley’s is an award-winning restaurant serving American cuisine infused with hints of tropical and European flavors. Located in part of the former Cary Grant estate in the heart of Palm Springs, guests experience an upscale and inviting dining experience either outside on the patio with stunning mountain views or by enjoying the friendly atmosphere indoors. Executive Chef Andrew Copley has an extensive 20-year culinary background at five-star restaurants and hotels across the world, and is well known for innovative dishes such as Asian Spiced Barramundi, Charred Berkshire Pork Chop and creative nightly specials. Come and see why we were voted Top 100 Patio Dining in America!

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10. Pacifica Seafood Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(8860)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Palm Desert

Booked 61 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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Gay
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The sunset supper is so perfect for a special event or a lovely meal out. The food is exceptional and well presented. Not a huge serving but just the right size for an early meal. Wednesday 1/2price bottles of wine is the icing on the cake !!! Service is so well done. We didn’t feel rushed and completely enjoyed our meal and had an amazing ice cream wedge cake dessert to share. Always a highlight while we ate in the desert. Well done keeping this special meal going. Thank you-!!!🙏
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La Quinta CliffhousePrice: Expensive• American• La Quinta
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4.6
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Pamela
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Really pleased with our experience - great food, fun atmosphere, attentive service. Had a wonderful time and would definitely return when we are in the area again (traveled from the East Coast and this restaurant was one of the reasons for the trip!).
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Bar CecilPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Palm Springs
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4.8
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Judy
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had great food and drinks and friendly professional service. Best happy hour!
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The TropicalePrice: Expensive• Californian• Palm Springs
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great atmosphere. Heated lamps and blankets available for outdoor dining
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Kitchen in the DesertPrice: Expensive• Caribbean• Twentynine Palms
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4.5

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169 restaurants available nearby

1. Kitchen in the Desert

2. grnd sqrl

3. Bar Cecil

4. The Tropicale

5. La Quinta Cliffhouse

6. Spencer's Restaurant

7. Arnold Palmer's Restaurant

8. Lavender Bistro

9. Copley's on Palm Canyon

10. Pacifica Seafood Restaurant

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