Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Jillian's

4.9

4.9 (1009)

$50 and over

International

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Romantic. Inviting. Original. Uncompromising quality.
Superb cuisine graciously served in an extraordinary atmosphere, is the unique inspiration of proprietors Jay and June Trubee.
Guests will experience a masterful Eclectic cuisine. Our menus are designed to include seasonal local ingredients, classic Jillian’s dishes and, of course, your preferences. To accompany your meal, we offer an extensive selection of fine wines from around the world.
Whether you choose one of our distinctive dining rooms or the inviting outdoor courtyard, enchanting garden or private terrace, every detail will be attended to, every need met. With everything from the menu selection to the wine pairings and flower arrangements that can be custom-designed for a most memorable occasion.

RESERVATIONS FOR 5 GUESTS OR MORE.......CALL (760) 776-8242

Top review

RussVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Jillian’s remains one of the top restaurants in the Palm Springs area. The food is excellent and the service is professional and efficient. Nice wine list too! The outdoor seating is great (weather permitting). Try seating in the courtyard…it is charming.

Adobe Grill

4.7

4.7 (2908)

$30 and under

Mexican

La Quinta

About the restaurant

Colorful surroundings set the mood for an experience in refined, authentic regional Mexican cuisine. Signature dishes include the Chicken Mole, Ceviche de Mariscos, and Fresh Guacamole . Children's menu available as well. Adobe Grill is located on the upper level of the Plaza and is known throughout the Valley for the best Margaritas in town, served in over-sized, hand-blown glassware from Guadalajara. Open daily for dinner. Live music Thursday - Sunday from 6:30pm - 9:30pm

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MaryVIP

Dined 1 day ago

It was good , only issue was our waitress didn’t come around to see if we needed anything else for awhile

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SO.PA at L'Horizon Resort and Spa

4.6

4.6 (746)

$50 and over

Californian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

An ADULTS ONLY destination by Reservation. SO•PA has a NO PETS POLICY.

Decadent, refined, and intimate, SO•PA offers a unique alfresco dining experience. Join us for dinner in an intimate outdoor setting under the stars as Chef Igor Krichmar presents the seasonally enticing menu. Your elegant, yet relaxed evening includes world class cocktails and a sophisticated, yet approachable wine cellar curated by our in-house Certified Sommelier. You won't want to miss an aperitif or digestif at our exclusive fire pit and poolside bar. VALET is COMPLIMENTARY.

**2024 Winner of Diners Choice Award**
During cooler climate weather, SO•PA maintains its temperate and warm ambience with strategically placed heaters in addition to our intimate alfresco firepit.

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RichardVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Our best meal of a ten day trip to Palm Springs. Beautiful setting for outdoor dining. And great service as well.

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Kitchen in the Desert

4.6

4.6 (799)

$31 to $50

Caribbean

Twentynine Palms

About the restaurant

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.

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Kim

Dined 3 days ago

The food, service, atmosphere is great! The live music was really good and fun! We loved our lunch!

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Lost Property Restaurant - Palm Springs

4.6

4.6 (17)

$30 and under

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Discover the newest culinary delights at Lost Property Palm Springs. Enjoy a menu inspired by Coastal American Bar Fare, featuring mouthwatering dishes and handcrafted cocktails

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

This new restaurant is a great addition to Palm Springs! Very friendly and attentive service. Beautiful and clean environment. Dog friendly! Food is very tasty and drinks made by bartender Mark are fantastic!

Riccio's Steak & Seafood

4.5

4.5 (829)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

For three decades the name Riccio has been synonymous with fine dining in the desert. Richard and Patricia Riccio set the bar for outstanding Italian cuisine 40 years ago when they opened the original Riccio’s in uptown Palm Springs. Two of their sons, eager to carry on the family tradition, last spring unveiled Riccio’s Steak and Seafood with a new menu concept in a higher profile location downtown. Service and personal attention have been the Riccio’s hallmark and they pledge to continue this tradition.

For the casual diner, Riccio’s offers a relaxed patio presentation for watching downtown Palm Springs unfold while sampling their intriguing, seasonally changing menu. Riccio’s bar faces lively Palm Canyon Drive, and picture windows frame a sculptural fountain.

The desert's top steak and seafood restaurant. Come taste why over 40 years of customers keep coming back to this downtown landmark.

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KarenVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Ambiance was quiet and beautiful, service was excellent, food was delicious and the staff were delightful!

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4.5

4.5 (545)

$31 to $50

Italian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Birba is the perfect al fresco date spot for a warm, breezy desert evening. Since 2011, Birba has been serving up handcrafted seasonal cocktails, homemade pizza + pasta ( Gluten-free + cauliflower crust available!) in an almost entirely outdoor setting. Cozy right up to the bar for a Lavender Collins or linger at a table chatting with friends. Birba is chic yet down-to-earth, welcoming with a sophisticated edge. Join an eclectic and diverse crowd of locals and travelers for dinner and drinks under the desert sky.

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Dhar

Dined 4 days ago

The ambience is amazing as it’s outdoor seating. The food is superb, great wine selection. Overall great experience , highly recommend.

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4.4

4.4 (426)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

We are a California style Bistro serving Breakfast Lunch and Dinner, we take pride in serving only the freshest ingredients. We offer pet friendly al fresco dining. We have the best patio on El Paseo directly across from the Gardens On El Paseo.

We will be offering a special pre-fixe menu on Christmas Eve. Please join us!

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David

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

Great food & friendly atmosphere. Live guitarist/singer was excellent. Great range of cocktails & lovely fresh food.

bluEmber at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

4.3

4.3 (852)

$31 to $50

Californian

Rancho Mirage

About the restaurant

Experience bluEmber, the resort’s signature restaurant for an inventive spin on California New American cuisine. Enjoy the sophisticated dining room, or sit back and enjoy food and wine pairings on the award winning patio. Cozy up with a cocktail by the fire pit and admire the majestic mountains and lush fairways. Whatever you choose, bluEmber embodies the Rancho Las Palmas experience at every turn with an exquisite menu, variety of fine wines, and unmatched hospitality.

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LuraVIP

Dined 2 days ago

David was the perfect server, always a joy to be seated in his section!

CHI CHI at the Avalon Hotel Palm Springs

4.1

4.1 (670)

$31 to $50

Californian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Chi Chi at Avalon Hotel is a restaurant centered in the tradition of California wellness and clean living set in the playful pool-centric setting of Palm Springs. Serving up fresh, chef-inspired fare, our menu reflects a vibrant, spirited take on delicious real ingredients and authentic West Coast cuisine. Under the wing of our chefs, you'll have access to specialized menus and innovative dishes all though fully prepared to fit your unique affair.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had reservations for 11am expecting a brunch menu however we were surprised that there was only a lunch menu which began at 11am. Food was very good but wanted some brunch options

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