where to eat + drink in palm springs

one of our favorite restaurants in palm springs! upscale american. beautiful courtyard setting and a very cool interior.

reservations currently available for booking on resy. takes groups up to 8 people.

ORDER: everything. our faves include the oyster mushrooms + ricotta gnocchi

another one of our favourite restaurants in palm springs. definitely the hottest spot in town and the toughest reservation to get, but so worth it if you can.

they also take walk-ins at the bar, so if you’re a group of two, try going early to snag a spot.

reservations available 14 days out on opentable. only accepts groups of up to 5 people.

ORDER: steak tartare, cacio e pepe, oysters, burger etc.

upscale sushi + whiskey bar. hands down our favourite sushi in the desert.

reservations currently available for booking on opentable. takes up to groups of 8 online. possible to contact for larger groups.

ORDER: tuna tostadas, the sandfish roll

our go-to for Mexican in Palm Springs. lively atmosphere & great margaritas.

reservations for groups up to 4 currently available for booking on opentable. for 5-8 people, email: host@tacquila.com

ORDER: the tortilla soup & the fajitas

Tac/quila’s sister restaurant! basically tac/quila take two - Mexican with really great food.

reservations for groups up to 4 currently available for booking on opentable. for 5+ people, email: host@clandestinopalmsprings.com

casual Thai restaurant that avery is obsessed with. a staple for takeout but can absolutely dine-in too.

reservations not available online, please call the restaurant at (760) 320-5503

ORDER: everything but faves include wonton soup, green curry, mooshoo chicken

brand new, beautiful restaurant at the thompson hotel serving mediterranean food.

reservations available one month out. takes reservations of up to 7 people on their website. for larger groups call (760) 778-1234.

outdoor eating in a very pretty setting at one of our favourite boutique hotels. farm-to-table type american food.

reservations available for booking one month out on opentable. only accepts tables of up to four.

ORDER: roasted carrots, the fish & the chocolate chip cookies

very casual spot for burgers, martinis & natural wine.

no reservations.

ORDER: the burger (of course) & the crinkle cut fries

casual italian in a pretty setting

reservations available for booking one month out on opentable.

ORDER: nonna’s spicy meatballs & the farro salad.

classic, extremely casual pizza joint. a stephen favourite. great for takeout or dining in.

does not take reservations.

ORDER: pizza :)

“rooftop bar” lively & fun with the best view of the mountains and the main strip.

GO: at sunset, but also great during the day & later at night

sit by the pool at one of our favourite hotels in palm springs. really peaceful & quiet place to grab a cocktail.

GO: definitely go shortly before sunset - beautiful to watch the sun go behind the mountains here.

another great rooftop bar. lively & happening.

GO: at sunset, but also great during the day & later at night

“rooftop” bar with a focus on tequila-based cocktails

GO: at sunset

dog friendly (and themed) spot with indoor & outdoor seating

go: during the day

cocktail bar next to Workshop

GO: at night

small craft cocktail bar

GO: at night

our favorite coffee in palm springs! easy and casual coffee shop that serves breakfast and lunch. great patio.

ORDER: breakfast sandwich, breakfast burrito and the best almond croissant!

brunch in a tennis club/country club setting. very beautiful and peaceful spot.

reservations currently available for booking on opentable. takes groups up to 6 people online, for larger groups call 760-327-3446.

ORDER: BLT, pancakes, eggs benny

beautiful breakfast and lunch spot. there’s usually a wait, but it’s right in the center of town, so put your name down and go for a stroll.

does not take reservations.

ORDER: grilled chicken sandwich, breakfast sandwich

kitschy spot for bottomless mimosas and giant pancakes. come here less so for the food and more so for the vibe.

ORDER: the pancakes & the mimosas

brunch at the parker! great food and we love the patio. casual dinner and lunch too.

reservations available for booking one month out - click here. takes groups up to 11 online, for larger groups call +1 760 770 5000.

ORDER: the pancakes

hottest spot in town for brunch! reservations not available and it’s popular so either get there early or put your name down and enjoy the strip!

ORDER: pancakes (sense a theme?), scrambled eggs

nice alcohol & wine incl. natural wine

nice little bits and bobs here including meats, cheeses & wines. also have sandwiches!