Restaurants in the Coachella Valley

Al Dente

Italian restaurant in Palm Springs.

Alps Village

German and Balkan dinner restaurant known for its schnitzels.

Billy Reed's

Classic American restaurant on North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs.

Boozehounds

Dog-friendly restaurant and bar on North Palm Canyon Drive, with dinner, weekday lunch and weekend brunch.

Happy hour: Every day, 3 to 5 PM

Casa Mendoza

Family-owned Mexican grill and bar in Old Town La Quinta since 2014, run by Ramiro and Martina Mendoza. Breakfast to dinner made from scratch, with a full bar and mountain views.

Casa Mendoza

The Palm Desert location of the family-owned Casa Mendoza Mexican Grill and Bar, a few blocks from El Paseo. Scratch-made Mexican food from breakfast to dinner, with a full bar.

Castelli's Ristorante

Italian dinner restaurant on Highway 111 in Palm Desert.

Catalan

Spanish and Mediterranean dinner restaurant on Highway 111.

Chef Tanya's Kitchen

Plant-based vegan kitchen on Highway 111 in Palm Desert.

Chicken Ranch

Casual Palm Springs spot for chicken, sandwiches and salads.

Happy hour: Every day, 3 to 6 PM

Copley's on Palm Canyon

American restaurant on North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs.

Delicias Mexican Cuisine

Family-run Mexican restaurant with a full bar on Pierson Boulevard.

Don Diego's of Indian Wells

Mexican food in the Coachella Valley since 1981, on Highway 111 in Indian Wells.

Don Tacorriendo

Family-run spot for Mexican street-style tacos on Palm Drive.

DSRT Club

Family-owned American and seafood restaurant in Old Town La Quinta, sister to RD RNNR.

El Mexicali Cafe

Family-owned Mexican restaurant on Indio Boulevard since 1981.

El Tapatio Restaurant

Family-run Mexican restaurant on Indio Boulevard.

El Tranvia

Family-run Mexican restaurant on Sixth Street, known for carne asada and mole.

Enzo's Bistro & Bar

Italian bistro and bar on Highway 111.

It's A Deli

Family-owned deli in The Village at Indian Wells, open for breakfast and lunch.

Jalisco Restaurant

Family-owned Mexican restaurant on Sixth Street, known for birria, tortas and tacos.

Jimmy B's

Casual Palm Springs restaurant serving burgers, sandwiches, breakfast and salads.

Johnny Costa's Ristorante

Italian restaurant on South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs.

Kiki's

Italian restaurant with craft cocktails on Washington Street.

Kitchen 86

Locally owned small-plates restaurant and bar on El Paseo.

Kobe Japanese Steak House

Japanese teppanyaki steak house on Highway 111, serving the valley since 1978.

La Quinta Cliffhouse

Dinner restaurant on Highway 111 at the base of the La Quinta cove mountains, with a bar and lounge.

Happy hour: Every day, 3:30 to 6 PM, at the bar only

La Spiga Ristorante Italiano

Italian dinner restaurant on Highway 111, just west of El Paseo.

Las Casuelas Nuevas

Mexican restaurant from the Las Casuelas family on Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage.

Happy hour: Sun to Thu 4 to 8 PM, Fri and Sat 4 to 6 PM

Lavender Bistro

French-inspired bistro in La Quinta.

Lola Rose

Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Palm Springs.

Mariscos El Capitan

Mexican seafood restaurant on Cesar Chavez Street.

Mi Cultura Peruvian Colombian Cuisine

Family-owned Peruvian and Colombian restaurant known for pollo a la brasa.

Miro's Restaurant

European and Mediterranean dinner restaurant in Palm Springs.

Mitch's on El Paseo

Seafood, steaks and sushi on El Paseo.

Oceana Restaurant

Seafood restaurant on Country Club Drive.

Pizzeria Bambinos

Pizzeria on East Palm Canyon Drive in Cathedral City.

RD RNNR

Locally owned American restaurant in Old Town La Quinta.

Riccio's

Italian restaurant in Palm Springs serving steaks, seafood and pasta.

Rooster and the Pig

Vietnamese-inspired restaurant in Palm Springs.

Sammy G's Tuscan Grill

Tuscan-style Italian dining on Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs.

Happy hour: Every day, 11 AM to 6 PM, in the bar and lounge

Shabu Shabu Zen

Japanese shabu shabu hot pot and sake bar on Highway 111.

Si Bon

Belgian and French bistro open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a patio.

Happy hour: Every day, 3 to 5 PM, at the bar

Sloan's

Casual American spot for burgers, steaks and breakfast, with a full bar.

Sunshine Cafe

Diner-style cafe on Palm Drive.

Super Taco Taqueria

Family-run taqueria serving Mexican street-style food since 1992, now on East Palm Canyon Drive.

Taqueria Tlaquepaque

Mexican restaurant on Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs.

Thai Palms Restaurant

Thai restaurant on Palm Drive.

The Blushing Peony

Chef-owned California-Mediterranean cafe and wine bar with brunch and small plates.

Happy hour: Thursdays, 3 to 7 PM

The Cottage Too

Breakfast and American comfort food on Pierson Boulevard.

The Local on 50th

Neighborhood American restaurant on Jefferson Street, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Happy hour: Every day, 2 to 5 PM

The Nest

An Indian Wells landmark since 1966, serving dinner with a bar open late.

Happy hour: Nightly, 5 to 6 PM, in the bar

The Original Las Casuelas

The family's original Las Casuelas, serving Mexican food on Arenas Road in downtown Palm Springs.

The Reef

Tiki bar and restaurant in Palm Springs serving burgers and salads.

Tony's Burgers

Burger restaurant on Date Palm Drive in Cathedral City.

Uncle Chai Thailand Street Food

Thai street food in The Atrium on Highway 111.

Unique Bite Eatery

Family-owned counter-service kitchen serving homestyle food made from scratch.

Vicky's of Santa Fe

American restaurant on Club Drive in Indian Wells.

Wally's Desert Turtle

Fine dining on Highway 111 since 1978, with an extensive wine list.

Happy hour: In the bar. Call for times

Willie's Modern Fare

Modern American dining room, lounge and outdoor patio on Highway 111.

Happy hour: Every day from 5 PM, in the lounge

Yes Please

Cafe and dessert shop on the Old Town La Quinta plaza, with pastries baked daily.

Zin American Bistro

American bistro on North Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs.

Happy hour: 3 to 6 PM, at the bar and select tables