Restaurants near Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

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1. Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood

4.8

Exceptional(4568)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Palm Desert

Booked 88 times today

Thank you for choosing Mitch's on El Paseo. Sushi, Specialty Sake Selections, Prime Steaks and Seafood. Serving Lunch and Dinner. Climatized patio, Located at the corner of Portola & El Paseo in Palm Desert. Come join us for great food and a fabulous time!

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2. Pacifica Seafood Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(9068)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Palm Desert

Booked 95 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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3. Eddie V's - Palm Desert

4.8

Exceptional(3637)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Palm Desert

Booked 115 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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4. Sullivan's Steakhouse - Palm Desert

3.8

Excellent(3586)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Palm Desert

Booked 56 times today

The beautiful Shops and Gardens of El Paseo is home to Sullivan’s Palm Desert. Whether you’re returning from a day downtown or a peaceful nature excursion, a bit of shopping and happy hour or dinner at Sullivan’s is the ultimate grand finale. Toast with one of our craft cocktails, whether you’re partial to a blueberry lemon drop or a smoked rosemary and orange old-fashioned. Then, kick off your meal with a plate of spicy shrimp eggrolls or our classic Caesar salad. There’s an entrée to suit any mood, from our bone-in Porterhouse to our Cajun ribeye to our jumbo lump crab cakes. And on the side, indulge in a lobster three-cheese mac or our loaded baked potato. When you step through our doors, you’re greeted with a swingin’, bar-centric feel, and led to your table by a server who knows you by name. Surrounded by the sounds of live music, kick back and enjoy a luxurious happy hour or family meal. No matter the occasion, you’re always welcome to celebrate at Sullivan’s.

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5. Daily Grill - Palm Desert

4.6

Exceptional(3550)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Palm Desert

Booked 57 times today

Daily Grill introduces a twist on classic dishes for lunch and dinner. Fresh, flavorful American fare is served in the heart of The Shops on El Paseo, making it a favorite dining destination in Palm Desert. Daily Grill features seasonal menus with locally sourced ingredients prepared in a scratch kitchen. Timeless favorites like Chicken Pot Pie and Loaded Mac & Cheese bring back nostalgic memories at the first bite. Creative contemporary dishes like Ahi Tuna Sashimi and Spicy Shrimp & Chicken Pasta will inspire you to explore ever-growing menu selections.

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6. Mastro's Steakhouse - Palm Desert

4.6

Exceptional(4495)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Palm Desert

Booked 81 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.

7. Castelli's

4.8

Exceptional(4846)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Palm Desert

Booked 61 times today

Named by Zagat Survey America’s 1,000 top Italian restaurants. Enter the doors of Castelli’s and you’ll believe you have just stepped into a small bistro in romantic Tuscany.No baseball hats, no tank tops and no flip flops.Womens designer hats are allowed.* As of Jan 31, 2023, Castelli's is no longer accepting the $25.00 Hanson's Garage Door Gift Certificates. **The promotion has expired**

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8. The Pink Cabana - Sands Hotel & Spa

4.6

Exceptional(2002)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Indian Wells

Booked 70 times today

The Pink Cabana is an ingredient-driven restaurant featuring Mediterranean cuisine with a Moroccan influence. Designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the Pink Cabana is designed to be a fresh modern take on the great tennis and racquet clubs of the 50’s and 60’s in Palm Springs.The Pink Cabana also specializes in elevated libations, featuring unique wines from Mediterranean climates designed to pair with all of our culinary offerings. We also feature a variety of craft and seasonal cocktails influenced by the Great Spice Route. With a wide range of specialty aperitifs and digestifs, the Pink Cabana is a highly curated wine and spirit destination.

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9. The Hideout Kitchen + Bar

4.2

Awesome(151)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Palm Desert

Booked 32 times today

Tucked away at The Gardens on El Paseo, The Hideout kitchen + bar offers flavors and inspirations of American food and drinks with a twist.Our dining spaces are open and social, creating a versatile neighborhood place for you—and your taste buds—to play. Whether you’re staying for breakfast, grabbing lunch, sitting down for dinner, staying for after-work drinks, or having a weekend brunch, we offer all-day menus for you to explore and enjoy!

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10. Mimmo's Italian Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2126)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Palm Desert

Booked 30 times today

We are open! Come and join us and check out our beautiful new bar and dining area.The foundation of good Italian cooking is the freshest of ingredients prepared with simplicity, bringing together flavors so no one ingredient overpowers another. Mimmo’s Italian roots begin in his hometown of Bagheria, Sicily. The fresh fruits and vegetables picked from his family’s farm were on the table, or tavola, that night. Our logo of the lemon and lemon flower, or zagara, is a symbol of Sicily’s rich history of growing and exporting lemons, and a reminder of Mimmo’s many memories of lemon picking in his grandfather’s groves. APRIL 30TH 2012 WAS OUR OPENING DAY. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WHEN BOOKING FOR OUTDOOR, YOU WILL SEATED OUTDOOR.WE ARE OPEN DAILY FROM 5 PM.HAPPY HOUR ARE DAILY FROM 5PM AT THE BAR. No happy hour on Valentine’s Day or special holidays GIFT CARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT: Mimmospd.com

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RonaldVIP
Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience, food and service! Costly, but the details and quality of the food was outstanding!
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Mastro's Steakhouse - Palm DesertPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Palm Desert
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4.6
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LauraVIP
Los Angeles •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Superb experience all the way around! Sushi staff ambience.
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Mitch's on El Paseo Prime SeafoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Palm Desert
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4.8
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RickVIP
San Diego •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful evening. Food was great, loved the Ahi tuna appetizer, steak was perfect, lobster complementary. Service was friendly, helpful, and added to the experience. Second time in Palm Desert location - will return for sure.
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Eddie V's - Palm DesertPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Palm Desert
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4.8
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EileenVIP
Hawaii •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We loved our dinner at Pacifica- the table was really nice in the patio- the food was delicious and the service was great!! Going back soon
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Pacifica Seafood RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Palm Desert
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4.6
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RobVIP
Southwest Florida •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great environment with good food but it’s somewhat overpriced
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