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Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.8(4,568)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!Piero's Pizzavino
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(1,887)Four Key Ingredients for PizzaVino's true authentic Neapolitan Pizza--it's all about balance. The Oven, San Marzano tomatoes, Fior di Latte Mozzarella & Doppio Zero Flour. We are more than just pizza at Our Comfortable Home away from Home Restaurant. We offer Fresh Locally Grown, Organic Fruits & Vegetables, Fresh Seafood, Quality Cuts of Meat, Salads with our homemade dressings, as well as Desserts like Your Mom use to or still does make! We are OPEN LATER than Most!
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Chez Pierre Bistro
Price: Expensive•French•4.8(1,589)Chez Pierre Bistro is an authentic and most charming French bistro that everybody wished they had in their neighborhood, where Chef Pierre develops his profound love for creative and innovative ideas in his kitchen.
The ambiance is intimate, friendly, his staff always very professional and his charming wife Esther watches over the dining room.
Chef Pierre has the extensive knowledge, passion and respect of the best ingredients from local farmers markets. His cuisine is superb and his daily specials are impressive, unique and follow the seasons.
In the winter you can find his famous cassoulet, in the spring, shad roe and soft shell crabs, in the summer, paella in addition to a selection of wild fish.
It is no surprise that Chez Pierre Bistro has been voted Best French restaurant of the Desert for the past 10 years and nominated among ”Best Chef of America” by his peers.Musashi Japanese Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.8(531)Established in 1996. Musashi Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar has a long history of providing the Palm Desert and the Valley with the highest quality Japanese cuisine prepared skillfully.
OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS, OUR STAFF LED BY EXECUTIVE SUSHI CHEF MASAO ARAI AND AKI AKIFUMI CONTINUES THE JAPANESE TRADITION OF FRESH FISH, SOUPS AND NOODLES, AND MEATS. TRADITIONAL JAPANESE PREPARATION WITH THE FINEST INGREDIENTS AND TECHNIQUES. MUSASHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR REPRESENTS AND HOLDS TRUE THE LEGACY OF JAPANESE AND CALIFORNIA CUISINE.
*We seat entire party together.
Counter Reformation
Price: Expensive•Wine Bar•4.8(253)Bar seating and ledge-leaning is the rule of thumb -- think Paris tabac or the zinc -- the heat of local life, crowded with regulars at the counter waiting for their vin rouge. Here you'll find our Cave à Manger, an eclectic curation of wines by the glass offered with a menu of small plated savory delicacies created for this tasting smorgasbord. More than an amuse-bouche, less than a serving. Range, variety, exploration and discovery are the point...........................................
RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED BUT, IF YOU DON'T SEE ANY AVAILABILITY, JUST WALK-IN FOR THE NEXT SEAT AVAILABLE.Castelli's
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(4,846)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.
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Cork Tree Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.7(4,233)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.Cuistot
Price: Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.6(2,920)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.
Bellatrix
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(916)Entertain your guests in style in our elegant Bellatrix Restaurant dining room for dinner under the stars or lunch overlooking our nationally recognized championship course designed by Arnold Palmer and a host site of the 2006, 2007, and 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Visit with us at our Bellatrix Wine Bar featuring a selection of over 100 wines by the bottle and over 30 wines by the glass along with full service bar.J's Deli
Price: Moderate•Deli•4.8(414)Beautiful outdoor patio, Full bar that offers happy hour daily. Bakery on premise that features homemade bagels.
Take-out, delivery, catering and private dining available.
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- RRonaldVIPChicago / Illinois •9 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat experience, food and service! Costly, but the details and quality of the food was outstanding!More infoMastro's Steakhouse - Palm DesertPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Palm Desert•4.6
- TTorreyVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe really enjoyed both of our visits to the Hideout. The food is most pleasant and the service is very professional and friendly. This is a good alternative to the corporate chain restaurant that is the norm in the desert...More infoThe Hideout Kitchen + BarPrice: Moderate• American• Palm Desert•4.2
- MMaryannVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •52 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoMimmo’s is fabulous, from the outstanding food to the wonderful service. The pasta dishes are the best of the best.More infoMimmo's Italian RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Palm Desert•4.6
- JJoEllen1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWe chose Tuesday Evening for special menu for $99 for two. Choice of appetizers to share, entree for each of us, side dish to share & desert to share. For entrees our choice was the 14 oz Ribeye & the Shrimp stuffed with crab. Our side dish was garlic mashed potatoes & our dessert was key lime pie. Everything was delicious. Our service was prompt & cordial. We had a wonderful time at Sullivan’s with Melanie as our waitress.More infoSullivan's Steakhouse - Palm DesertPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Palm Desert•3.8
- EEileenVIPHawaii •10 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe loved our dinner at Pacifica- the table was really nice in the patio- the food was delicious and the service was great!! Going back soonMore infoPacifica Seafood RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Palm Desert•4.6
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Palm Springs may be located in the midst of the desert, but it is a veritable oasis of culinary delights. While the Palm Desert neighborhood is best known for its mid-century American diner scene with classic hamburgers and oversized milkshakes, the people of Palm Springs have created an international fusion to delight every palate. This quaint yet entertaining district features Mexican, Italian, Thai and Hawaiian fare, just to name a few. The hotels are a great place to find the unique Palm Springs blend of diners and luxurious atmosphere, especially when you're craving brunch with a group of friends. For you night owls, Palm Springs offers a nightlife full of bars that pair mouthwatering cocktails with delectable small plates and bites.
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