American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Palm Desert

"What an amazing brunch at Cups Cafe. We started with drinks as my wife had the green drink and I had black coffee and cranberry juice. The ambiance..."

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The Terrace Restaurant At Desert Willow Golf Resort

Wheelchair Accessible

"I played Firecliff. It’s an absolutely immaculate and beautiful course. The best I’ve played as far as course condition. Strict rules they..."

Ken Justice

"We played the Firecliff course. Maybe the coolest and most interesting course in the desert! It's like playing in a palm oasis. The staff is great..."

Jason Rogers

"Great experience! Course is top notch (greens a bit on the slow side), fairways in good condition. Outstanding staff from checkin, cart girl (saw her..."

Gregory Johnson

"What an amazing experience. They course and the staff are fantastic. Every few holes there is water and ice for the desert heat! Played Mountain..."

Kesh Patel

"This course is unbelievably maintained. An average golfer will loose a few strokes based on how true the greens are. They roll exactly as you think..."

Shaun Cooley

"Played the Firecliff course this morning. If you’re coming to Palm Springs to play golf, this is a must play. Course is in excellent shape from..."

Graig Fisher

"This golf course is absolutely our favorite. The condition of the course and the location are easily beat the PGA Stadium course we are visited in..."

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"My favorite course in the desert. Played the mountain view course at desert Willow. Great clubhouse and service, starter was very friendly and made..."

Bryant McCann

"A great view with a limited menu but fair prices. 2 eggs plate is huge and it's a great value if you come..."

Anthony Usera Power of Chiropractic

"Went for lunch and was happy with both the atmosphere/scenery and the burger I got. Wait staff was attentive. Came back to this location for an..."

Kera Arias

Lunch Box

"First off this place doesn’t get all the credit it should get. The sandwiches they make are to die for and the salads are fresh and cut the day of,..."

Joshua Gonzalez

"Terrific Sandwiches (and salads). Been here several times... the samdwiches are absolutelyl terrific... Pocket of Fallbrook... CA Split to name a..."

Bill

"This is the reason I love Urban Spoon! I would have never found this Gem if I didn't have the app. Great lunch..."

Patrick Babin

"Had the California split and the beef sandwich. Also had the daily soup cheesy scalloped potato. To die for. It was an awesome lunch. Will be back..."

Sally

"Excellent food and friendly staff. I ordered a turkey terrific with avacodo and cheese. It was delicious but a little pricey at over $9.00. I will..."

Jason Campanella

"YUM!. Greatest new spot in Palm desert! Fun environment, friendly folks, awesome menu choices, and even better food. I had soup & a sandwich and was..."

E.B.

"If you happen to be in the neighborhood, it’s well worth the stop. Yes, I know it’s in the middle of an industrial park but maybe that’s what..."

Tyler S

"Sandwiches were fresh and tasty. Bread was excellent! We had a pastrami bomb sandwich and a turkey avocado sandwich. Both were nice sized and really..."

Bill Schultz

"Never really write reviews but had to for this spot. Previous review suggested spicy Italian.. it’s a must. 10/10 best sandwich I’ve ever had in..."

Andrew Maddock

"Best sandwich experience and service possible! They made my spicy Italian dreams come..."

Jessica Daponte

"Incredible food. The beef dip is incredibly good. Service by everyone was also exceedingly kind. What a..."

Calvin X.

"My first time getting lunch here yesterday and it was delicious! My boyfriend hasn’t stopped talking about how good his sandwhich was since. We..."

Amanda Giordano

"I has the Spicy Italian and OH MY GOSH... it was delicious. The pasta and potato salad were both really good as well. I'm not one who is normally..."

Beau Beri

"Quite honestly one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. The #19 CEO was incredible, came recommended from the staff as a top pick. Not only was..."

Andrew Denham

"We were just driving through on our way to LA and stopped in for some healthy on-the-road food right as they were closing. We asked if it was ok and..."

CailleyChella

"Beautiful cozy little spot for sandwiches early meals and lunch. Feels like it's run by a family and they certainly you like it. Honest..."

Bernard X

La Fe Wine Bar

Beer and Wine Tasting

Empanadas Wine Flight Charcuterie Board

Mushroom Truffle Flatbread

"Great atmosphere, staff was very friendly! We tried the meat empanadas and they were tasty! Also, the charcuterie board was a very good size! They..."

Elicia Cano

"A Wineaux paradise! 1st visit, and it was during Happy Hour. The food was very good and more than just a bite size. We chose a bottle of the house..."

Douglas Herrera

"One of the best wine bars I have ever been. The wine, food, and staff are excellent. Their tiramasu comes straight from Italy. Totally..."

Charlino K

"Top notch service by Ricardo 👏👏👏👏👏 Excellent Ambiance and music ! It’s a tapas bar with excellent food and wines. Fresh and tasty..."

Dominique Catteau

"Fun wine and liquor bar. Tasty bites and nice selections for the flights. Reasonable pricing and friendly..."

Salvador R

"Great selection of wines and small plates. Great place to meet..."

Jim Mclain

"Feels like you’re traveling the world when you step into LaFe and get taken for a ride through carefully selected wines from all of the best..."

MonicaRealEstate_ & Events

"A cozy gem. Great wine list with generous pours. Beer on draught was limited to a few choices, but the two i had were delicious, cold and the beer..."

Manning Sutton

"This is a very welcoming wine bar. Good wine selections good food. Nice..."

ginnie cronk

"Absolutely loved La Fe. Great wine selection, and my friends loved their cocktails/beer. Nice that they have so many non-alcoholic options as well...."

Mackenzie Rose

"Great place. Awesome, or at least the absolutely best staff ever. All of them, didn't matter who's table ( if that is even a thing) were right..."

U.S. Nomad

"The brava sauce is amazing, truthfully, all the small plates are but OMG, that sauce was..."

David Hauser

"Love love this place! My Bestfriend and I have adoring this place since opening day. Great for birthday celebrations, wine tasting Tuesdays, quick..."

Phoenicia Friese Luxury House Hunter

"Interesting wines, polite service. I love the low lighting and the fact that you can buy a bottle there from the shelf and drink it there. Restrooms..."

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Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill

89/100 (1149 ratings)

Half Pound Cheeseburger

Fish

Personal Pepperoni Pizza

Volcano Boneless Wings

Southwestern Egg Roll

Tapas

Stuft Sangria and Beer Mug

Wheelchair Accessible

"Large variety on their menu which was great to see. Styles of their pizzas were endless. I had the Chicken & Broccoli since everyone else ordered..."

Brian Bendlock

"We visited with our family of 6 and enjoyed the variety on their menu and the flavor of their pizzas. Drinks were below average, but that was..."

Ryan Rhodes

"Always a good spot when you in the Palm Desert area for pizza. Have always had a good experience with the service and any issues I've ever had with..."

Kera Arias

"Our waiter, Jeff, was phenomenal and attentive- def tipped pretty well for his service. He DESERVED it! Stufft,you have a valuable asset on your..."

Simmy R

"Went to chill with the bro and have some drinks and food and watch some sports! We walked in and sat at the bar and were greeted by the bar tender..."

Limp Bizkit

"This was our first time here. My husband had the pizza. I had to prime rib it was delicious. Prime rib is only served on Wednesdays. It was worth the..."

Kimberly Alcantar

"Great staff who served great food. We had a party of 16 and they accommodated us in a timely..."

GT (Terry)

"Had never heard of this place but my folks live out here and wanted to try it. Great experience! We all good small pizzas and they were all really..."

Kimberly S

"After searching some nearby eateries who serve pizza with pineapple and pepperoni (which many didnt offer either option-ya know, the El Paseo..."

J. J.

"Very laid-back personnel! Our server informed us that happy hour will begin in ten minutes, so she got us some water to drink while we waited. She..."

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Jk Yogurt

"We like this place as it’s close to all the shops on el Paseo and smart and final. We take the kids there as a special treat. They have a good..."

Andrew McCauley

"First time visiting here and the frozen yogurt is delicious. I like that Swirlyz is conveniently in front of the mall. I'm looking forward to trying..."

Bruno Rojas

"Nice place. Nice ice. A lot of..."

Martin Idsinga

"Large selection of flavors-10 or more. Excellent yogurt. Not to..."

Stacie Fletcher

"Affordable prices,different flavors to choose from inside and outside seats,clean and cozy place ..Definitely recommended want a great Frozen Yogurt..."

Itsme Calvin

"This is the best yogurt place ever! I live in Atlanta but can’t me to Palm Springs often. Today is my first day here since the pandemic and this..."

L S

"Very cheap prices. They offer a great house-made waffle cone. Yogurt and toppings are self serve and have no sugar added options. Lovely local spot...."

Guy Treves

"The staff is VERY friendly & personable. The wide selection of frozen yogurt is delicious and there's SO many to choose from. I would highly..."

Mitchell Ramsey

"This is my wife’s favorite frozen yogurt spot. She loves the peanut butter and cookies and cream flavors, but they have lots of flavors and mixes..."

Chad Galbreath

"My friend, her two year old and I went into get some frozen yogurt here because it was near-by. I was blown away by how great the prices were and..."

StevieRay Helmbrecht

"Wanted some frozen yogurt and I'm so glad we went here! The flavors were just right and not too many to choose from even though had quite a lot. It..."

Becky Buttons

"Swirlyz has excellent atmosphere, friendly staff and very flavourful choices!! I recommend it to..."

Angus Jenkins

"Good place for a treat on a hot 107 degrees Fahrenheit evening. The pineapple Italian ice was refreshing. The peanut yogurt & chocolate combo with..."

David Kent

"The best in the Palm Springs area. You can taste all flavors before you buy and they are great. Toppings and syrup are also really..."

Fernando Aranguiz

"Best Yogurt in the Valley by far! Prices are great and flavors change on a regular basis. Try the signature Swirly of any kind of your..."

Zachary Taylor

"Our Kids love frozen yogurt this place got the job done, very clean, they keep up on there toppings bar. Staff very..."

Gerard “Rad” Hernandez

Holey Scoops Ice Cream

"Amazing customer service, family owned! Excellent desserts. Got the cookie pie and loved..."

Vic Velazquez

"Stopped in today since they had their grand opening. Wonderful brother-sister team. It was a pleasure chatting with them. The ice cream was..."

David Thompson

"Friendly service, tasty ice cream, basic selection of ice cream flavors. They also have shakes,floats and ice cream sandwiches made with cookies...."

Glen K

"Like this place. Had a very tasty scoop of ice cream and an interesting conversation with the lively young owners. Not your typical business people..."

Larry Hall

"We've been waiting for this place to open for months in excitement for a family-owned ice cream place in the desert. We were promptly greeted by the..."

Nathan Stevens

"Cute family owned ice cream parlor. They had about 16 flavors to choose from. I got the Rainbow Sherbert, which was nice and creamy! You can also get..."

Ruby H

"LOVE Holey Scoops!!! My husband and I haven't bought ice cream from a grocery store since this place opened. The ice cream is delicious and Becca and..."

Emma Moran

"Great ice cream place !! Very clean wonderful service and delicious ice cream 🍨..."

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"Holy scoops has very good ice cream. There are not a great number of choices but it is real ice cream. The portions are generous and the people are..."

Dick Sinay

"Came out for my daughter's school's fundraiser and boy am I glad I did! Ordered a banana split and was not disappointed! Plus they are so friendly!!..."

Karla Espino

Jc's Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Great location just of El Paseo. Cute courtyard setting with lovely outdoor dining. Great cafe menu. The Cobb salad was fantastic. It was fresh and..."

Dawson Brister

"Nothing here is freshly made, no real eggs, no egg whites available.....37 dollars for breakfast for 2, coffee a bagel and frozen blitntzes.....I..."

Jon Sparks

"Wonderful outdoor patio. Very accommodating. Love their machaca w/scrambled eggs. Velma..."

Velma Hagar Otterman

"The best place for breakfast in Palm..."

Brian Nova

"The place was very busy, but seating moved fast, minimizing wait time. Service was great all around and the food was very good. The belgian waffles..."

Luis Landivar

"Fun lunch with 3 couples. Sat outside near the parking lot, plenty of shade with the numerous umbrellas. Had a Cobb Salad, and the Mrs has Avocado..."

William Diggs

"I'm so glad I found this little gem one morning. I've been back here numerous times and the service is always extremely friendly, helpful and..."

Amy Ann

"We stopped in on our way to the living dessert for breakfast and were pleasantly surprised with the variety of breakfast options. My mother had the..."

Rachael Harbes

"Great breakfast spot. Loved my chicken and waffles. The waitress was outstanding; exactly who every restaurant should aspire to hire. She was just..."

Marco Rodriguez

"Despite our very poor service- the food at JC’s is remarkably DELICIOUS, NUTRITIOUS and over the top YUMMY 😋. This was our 2nd visit to this..."

Chris Neel

"Great brunch spot! The hardest part was deciding what to order, the chef is a magician with plating food! The pastrami was fantastic. The restaurant..."

Kevin Suvimonvong

"Great neighborhood gem. Outdoor patio with music and fountain just off El Paseo. Super friendly and attentive staff that was having fun. The Short..."

Steve Smith

"This place is a GEM! Food is great, and portions are generous. The staff is friendly, even a little quirky. Fun place to go and enjoy a breakfast..."

Greg Semos

"This place is fantastic. Service was friendly and prompt. Recommendations were 10/10. Nellie killed it. Do yourself a favor and order a waffle for..."

Brooks Nelson

"Excellent breakfast with all of the ingredients fresh. We enjoyed the Denver Scramble and Avocado Toast. Excellent and friendly..."

Bradley W

"The food delish, the ambiance cozy, great location you can shop around after dine in fantastic place in El Paseo, good size for the restaurant,..."

Ma Gen

"JC's Cafe was a most enjoyable sit down. The atmosphere, the food, the people, the service. 5 star all the way. The coffee wasn't even bad where most..."

Jimmy Griffin

"I love walking to JC’s Café on my lunch breaks. The staff is so incredibly friendly and the food is fresh and delicious. This local business..."

Theanna Leydekkers

"Stopped in for breakfast. It was delish!! Service was excellent. Staff very friendly. Highly recommend. We'll be stopping in for lunch too. Earlier..."

Galli

"Perfect chill location after a hike. Most food options from $14.95 to $15.95 per plate. Pretty solid prices and good..."

Itzell Bribiesca

"Nice local Cafe. Fun staff, cozy inside, good food. Get the house made lemon-chardonnay salad dressing on something... even if it is just a cup on..."

Santana Smith

"Good pulled pork sandwich and potato salad. Out door seating was enjoyable. They offer very good tasting chocolate lava cake. The staff were very..."

Rodney

"Loved it! Great food, service was spot on and the location is great too. Easy parking, nice area to sit outside when the weather is good and..."

bonnie russell

Grill-a-burger

88/100 (2775 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"An awesome dining experience with great service and a place you feel truly at home at! The burger was huge! Made with a hand pressed patty which was..."

Al-Noor Jinnah

"Staff were very accommodating to our group of 6 (who did not have a reservation) during a busy part of the day. All variation requests on menu items..."

Penny Simatos

"Wow! This was not JUST the best burger around- it was the best burger Ever. Top of my list! And those avocado fries..Yum! Thank you to the owner..."

Melinda Murphy

"This is the best classic cheeseburger I have ever had (I have had many). Their French fries are one of the best as well, not to mention their..."

Gerard V. Kassabian

"My wife generally isn't a fan of "big meat" meals, but Grill-A-Burger is the first place she wants to go when we arrive in Palm Desert. Choosing a..."

James Cook

"We love this place. It is close. The food is great and the staff is excellent. Never..."

Bill Miller

"One of the best hamburgers I've eaten! The chocolate malt was also super..."

Deborah Palmer Blevins

"They are known for there burgers,but had a order of fish tacos that were very delicious and we're as good as there burgers.Service was fast and very..."

Paul Carranza

"Service and food is great. Never had a bad meal. Skinny burger, fish tacos with mango chutney, blue cheese and..."

Irene Saavedra Carranza

"We ordered it well done and it still had amazing flavor. Double Trouble is..."

Branton Offiah

"This place was amazing. Their burgers are great. I'll have to come here every time in in..."

Katie Hershey

"Love this place n the food. Awesome!! I've keep coming..."

Cristian Navarro

"Solid Burger Joint! Brought the guys here for lunch, while vacationing in Palm Springs. Looks like this place gets a lot of pub due to being on..."

Nathaniel Scott

"Everything was great. Would of actually like for our server to checked up on us. The bus boy did and he did a great job. He was very pleasant and..."

Martha Rios

"This was probably the most expensive burger I have ever had but it was delicious and I did not have to eat supper that night and was still full the..."

Randal B

"I love the tiki vibe here but it ain’t tiki. They don’t serve alcohol, only beer and wine. But you come here for the burgers. It’s a little..."

Tyler S

"Devil's Revenge burger was great, just enough heat without being over the top and the jalapeño cheese bun was a nice touch. The avocado fries were..."

Roy Freda

"I’m giving 5 stars not only because the taco salad was excellent, but also because of the efficient and prompt service! I was seated immediately..."

Jason Wilson

"The garlic fries are amazing - crispy fries with lots of garlic. A half order was plenty for two people. Lots of items on the menu, and many..."

Scott Abajian

"So my sister and I just stumbled across this place by accident going to Bristol farms next door. We were driving home to Arizona and decided to try...."

Christine Gutai

"Great menu, great food, and shakes, too! A must stop, burger joint with every type of burger your mind could imagine, ..."

Tamara “TamIAm” 41

"Food was really good. Extremely large portions. Strawberry milkshake was my..."

Brittney T

"We looked up and found this Burger restaurant that Guy Fieri dined there so we decided to give it a try. Honestly it was worth the 30 minute wait...."

Vince T

"After a recommendation from a local hotel staff and hearing Guy Fieri visited the restaurant, we decided we would check out the hype. Service was..."

Jason V.

"Super friendly place to get a burger. My wife and I are in the area for a spring trip now that we are vaccinated. We saw the episode of Diners,..."

Brian Rude

"This place is awesome. Huge burger menu, you will find something you will like. Burgers are big so plan for that when ordering any apps. Staff were..."

Brent Beatty

"We've been looking for a good burger in the Coachella Valley. We found a gem. Excellent burgers Generous portions. Nice employees. I kind of..."

Ron Montoya

"While visiting Palm Desert from Phoenix, we enjoy eating at Grill-A-Burger. Plenty of onsite parking. Terrific selection of burgers and hot dogs in..."

Geoffrey Hatch

"Within 3 minutes of sitting down, i had a menu, silverware, napkins and a drink. Within 20 minutes the servers had checked on me twice, placed my..."

Brian Poulin

"Server, Anthony, and team members did an outstanding job. We had a large party and they were all great. Anthony recommend several burgers and turned..."

Andrea Mays

Karen's Cafe

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"The owner, Nora, is the best! This café is a hidden gem in Palm Desert. Even after being away for the last three years, because of Covid, Nora..."

Shirle Ternan

"Good breakfast, eggs cooked the way I like them sausage was good. I like my pancakes cooked a little bit through and through a little scorching on..."

Jimmy Johnson

"We've enjoyed breakfast and lunch at Karen's for many years. And now they serve DINNER! The dinner menu is absolutely delicious and what really got..."

Ron S!

"We were rolling through Palm Dessert & needed some breakfast. This place was recommended by locals & popped up first on Google. Our server was so..."

Ali Better

"Born and raised in the CV, I wish I would've found this cozy place sooner. Service was great and the food was better. Best biscuits and gravy I've..."

Maritza Vaca

"Excellent bfast and lunch, food was warm, fresh and seasoned well. We had a BLT, hash browns, chicken Cesar wrap and a side of toast. Quick service..."

Crystal Farrow

"Appreciate the breakfast it was like I was eating at home! We ordered California Omelet Bacon Burrito Sausage Burrito Oat meal And all of it was..."

Bell

"Picked this place by random on our way back to the bay. The reviews got us and did not disappoint the french toast was amazing! My gf had the..."

Raul Piscoya

"The staff was super friendly and the breakfast burrito was very tasty. If you are looking for a locally owned, quiet, and quaint breakfast spot, I..."

Jason

"When was the last time someone called you Honey Bunny? Not sure? Well then when was the last time you visited Karen's Cafe? That's the level of..."

Luis Martinez

Cold Stone Creamery

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Cheap Eats

"Great service! Really great ice cream. I got the trick or treat. I feel they should have mixed it, but then also put a kit kat bar or two stuck into..."

Brett Endless

"Gentle and Different service. The Dark chocolate and pistachio were..."

sayeed Khidir

"Good Ice cream, it looks a clean place. Not that expensive, restrooms are clean, that's a..."

Edwin Guerra

"Awesome ice cream. You have to try the banana with..."

caroline hall

"Their portions are really big and the location is convenient. Can't really beat some chocolate icecream in the middle of a hot..."

Charlie C

"Coldstone is great. Love this location as it is very convenient and open until late, even on a Sunday. Which is perfect for that later in the evening..."

Michael Hassett

"The best ice cream option near Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa. They mix your ice and mixing together on a “Cold Stone”. The ice cream..."

Jordan Swetnam

"Friendly and courteous staff welcoming you to a clean and well kept store. The location was a bit hard to find as you can see the Cold Stone signfrom..."

Michael Gannon

"Enjoy going to this location. The staff are always really helpful and it’s great meeting visitors to the Desert. They usually have one dairy free..."

Anonymous Meow

"This is good enough as far as Cold Stones go. The blueberry ice cream was sensational. I ordered blueberry muffin and substituted pralines for graham..."

KL Straight

"Had the absolute best experience today! Moses was so nice and made everything perfectly. I was greeted with a warm welcome and his customer service..."

jackie jacks

The Food Court Cafe' At Cook

"Such a smart idea! 3 restaurants in one convenient location. Their pizza is amazing and it's fun to be able to create your own with fresh toppings...."

Rachel Hudgens

"Just got a cheeseburger and fries, probably one of the best burgers I’ve EVER had hands down. I was really impressed how organized and clean the..."

Ray Price

"There are a number of different options here and I've only my had the chicken bowl, so I can't give an accurate review of all of the choices. That..."

Jarrod Kailef

"This was our 1st time here. Food was quite good. Large menu including pizza. I had chicken salad with cranberries, feta cheese, and pecans. Very..."

Maryann Scott

"Really good food for great prices. I got the pizza and it was just amazing. Definitely going back again. Everything is hand made, down to their..."

Brittany Garcia

"My mother and I stop in for the first time today, and we had the new grilled chicken sandwich by (Chris) with pasta salad and sweet potato fries. The..."

alvin baker

"Fantastic food and friendly service!!!! Big Foot Pizza is in the new style of thin crust personal pizzas. It is the best by far. The crust is..."

Linda Kapovich

"Not bad, wrap was good , toast on tuna sandwich was dry. Free pie sounded good but needed sugar and butter in crust. Clean bathrooms and friendly..."

Back House Gifts Christina

"I went here for lunch today and got the pizza. It was amazing and the customer service was even better Chris was great at the drive thru. I will be..."

Screen Mobile

"I had the $5 personal pizza deal yesterday, it was delicious and the woman that made the pizza was very nice. Will definitely be going..."

monica gomez

"amazing place , clean and have a big area, they have a nice friendly stuff so much wonderful they welcome people and they come to talk to us offer..."

william TM

"I got a pizza and the tuna sandwich with onion rings. It was honestly really tasty! My son loved the pizza and so did..."

Rafael Miranda

Ac3 Restaurant + Bar

87/100 (1367 ratings)

"This restaurant is inside the Hotel Paseo. The decor is pleasant and inviting. Since I was staying at the hotel for two weeks, I was able to try..."

Valinda Henry

"Updated review! Ac3 went to 5 full stars. Just had the Best Seafood Paella tonight. It was truly an exceptional dish. oh and the Beet salad - so good..."

Steve Smith

"Great atmosphere and delicious food and drink. The lobster cobb is out of this world with a very generous portion of lobster. ..."

William Landesman

"Beautiful restaurant. Great staff. Bar menu is..."

WDA

"Modern, great ambiance, and good execution with local ingredients. The service was a little slow, which knocked it down for..."

Ilya Grigorik

"A good restaurant nestled into a hotel it offers what you'd expect from a hotel connected place. The food is good with excellent service. They have a..."

Brogan Stich

"This place has great bar food, excellent service, and a unique blend of..."

Benjamin Razzouk

"The food was good, but the service wasn’t..."

Hila Efrati

"This place is amazing! We went there for breakfast and they have a great selection of foods and my favorite is the lobster hash from now on, although..."

Crystalized Girl

"Great service and food. The waitress remembered that I liked iced tea with lemon and brought warm bread and butter. I ate here yesterday as well..."

Adriana Van Der Graaf

"This was a wonderfully surprising great experience! We were arriving into Palm Desert about 915 and were looking for dinner. Based upon the menu and..."

JW Smith

"What a great experience!!!! I made last minute reservation for Valentine's day. Ruben was super attentive and helpful over the phone and at the time..."

Desert Taste1

"Some of the best service we've had anywhere in months. Food was great, ambiance is lovely, and the location was prime. Lots of parking in every..."

Spencer Goldade

"Fantastic Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Meal! We booked this not wanting to do a Thanksgiving buffet and didn't know what to expect. It ended up being the..."

Smita Pathak

"It's rare to find a place that has an amazing breakfast in addition to a great happy hour and cocktails. The hand crafted drinks have unique flavors..."

Kristy Kneiding

"Excellent food and great outdoor seating. Came for brunch (great bloody Marys, hash, breakfast bowl, and omelettes) and later for dinner (loved the..."

Tom Bander

Randy's Cafe

"Very cool vibe in this aptly named place. Little it is inside but it has a large patio. Great drink, good food and terrific service. We had the..."

Farid Jamal

"Excellent bar, fantastic service. We stopped in for a drink and later night snack. Bar staff is very friendly and on it, they were fast on the..."

Deanna Shaw

"This is a fun local bar. And it is rightfully named little bar, because it is very little, but that is what is fun about it. Drinks and bartenders..."

David Burke

"This place is a treasure. Filled with locals who obviously know a great place. Don’t miss the cheeseburger - it’s fantastic. Street tacos were..."

mark artim

"Compared to the bar we tried out before this it really made our night better. I came here once before for a burger and finally got to try drinks last..."

Amanda Tolbert

"🌵✨ "Oh-em-gee! 🌟 If you're wandering the desert and stumble upon a mirage, pinch yourself because it might just be the 'Little Bar'! 🍹..."

Sabrina McKay

"My niece and nephew introduced us to this terrific local spot with a colorful history. Small space but BIG on delicious food and remarkably creative..."

Teri Thompson

"Title says it all. Its a small bar, but great way to spend an evening with friends. Food was delicious. I ordered the cheeseburger and filthy fries...."

Diego Garcia

"A surprisingly great spot for a drink! My wife and I are in town for a spring trip now that we are vaccinated. She was searching for a place for a..."

Brian Rude

"Its it a little bar, lol. Food was great and affordable. They have in outside patio too. Its a local hangout spot. I got an IPA from LA Quinta..."

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Cork Tree California Cuisine

86/100 (1608 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"What a great experience. The food was excellent...the Chef came to our table and greeted us. The waiter was a class gentleman as well. We were..."

Bruce Carson

"The "J. and J. Dine around club" has had one of the finest Happy Hour / dinners in town. We eat light and early but tend to have one of everything. ..."

Lynda Samen

"Fantastic dinner. This is my favorite desert restaurant. The duck breast and wild mushroom risotto is heaven. Great ambiance, live music and..."

Robert Erbe

"The best bar menu! This is our go to place for drinks and..."

Ana Rodriguez-Stockwell

"Excellent service and food. Great wine choices. Chef came out to check to see if food was to our liking. Would recommend to..."

Cindy Evans Manfre

"Amazing meal. Great staff. Great entertainment. Soup trio, beet salad, duck breast and apple tart were all..."

Angie Silberhorn

"Love this restaurant. We dine there every time we go to the desert. The food is delicious, the service impeccable. We have never been..."

Lysa Horn

"We had a lovely dinner at Cork Tree. Greg, our waiter took terrific care of us by working out some special requests with Chef. Thank you for a..."

Marci Levy Delson

"Wonderful restaurant, outstanding food & the staff are unbeatable! I would give them 10..."

Monica Niki McDermott Canchola

"Scallops and risotto were cooked to perfection and the service was..."

Rozy Centonze

"We come out once a year and always come to The Cork Tree. Food, service and ambience are what we like in our dining experience. This year we have..."

Linda Crowell Moore

"Top restaurant in the desert. Hank the manager is beyond hospitable and the food is..."

Michael Meade

"I thought the food was outstanding and the staff..."

Chuck Koski

"Fabulous as always! The patio with music was..."

Cicely Hursh

"The Salmon. Cooked to..."

Carolsusan.graham

"Wonderful experience -- four of us in Palm Springs playing golf had dinner on a Thursday night . Fish and pork selections were exceptional -- wine..."

Bob R

"Went there based on Urban spoon reviews and was not disappointed. Excellent service, nice ambiance and wonderful food. Highly..."

Larry

"Excellent service and cuisine. The salmon was delicious and..."

Mike

"Great food , great staff, live music in the bar, good winelist. They will se me..."

Michael Hubka

"Exquisite dining. Remarkable food. The rack of lamb was so tender I imagine the little lambs never took a step in their brief lives here on earth...."

Randy Dunlevie

"Wrong address. This restaurant is on country club drive. the other listing is correct. it was never on hwy 111 it's great! check it..."

Freedml

"Loved the Cork Tree. Hubby and I are huge wine fans so we chose a restaurant with an extensive wine list for our last meal in Palm Springs. Our..."

Iawcc

"Great food. Great Service. Spendy? Yes. But then again. This is Palm..."

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"The place was good. We forgot to take before pictures of the appetizers as you can see everything is gone. Service was..."

Veronica Golan

"Hosted an executive dinner in a private room and would recommend as a great place for this. Sea Bass was incredible and the best I have had this..."

Rich Figer

"Good food and good portions. As of yesterday, the menu price has gone up for around $5 average per dish. For example, $45 up to $52. $18 up to..."

Van Lam

"Sat at the bar, Collin and Tessa took amazing care of me. Drinks were on point, food was timely and amazing. I can't wait to come back and feel like..."

cory delgado

"We met a couple from Toronto Canada at the westin Desrt willow Villas that had just eaten here. Highly recommended it. Pricey, but quality worth the..."

Geoffrey Hatch

"Service was attentive at our table of 6 in this very busy restaurant (though they did initially forget my salad). The wine menu was limited but..."

William Allen

"Honestly this short Palm Springs getaway has been amazing. Cork Tree didn’t seem like much from the reviews but I was surprisingly impressed by the..."

Babs Sheng

"Great service, nice atmosphere good food and wine. The escargot appetizer was out of this world. The most unique version I have ever had - shiitake..."

Ji Kim

"The food was not only tasty but the portion sizes were compatible to the price. The services was amazing, great recommendations and overall very..."

Darise Rodriguez

"Food as delicious as it is beautiful! Our first visit and we'll be back. I loved the Beet Salad and followed with the Seared Scallops. So far this..."

Michael Tod Good

"Group dinner of around 15 of us. Took very good care of the group. I personally had the fillet mignon. Used my normal table knife to cut it. Was one..."

Steven Banks

"Hands down our favorite restaurant in the Coachella Valley. The food is amazing 100% of the time. But what differentiates this restaurant from..."

Robin Hyerstay

"The food at this restaurant is absolutely delicious! I had the Wedge Salad appetizer and the Scallops entree. The salad was fresh and the blue cheese..."

Suzy Carlson

"It's a haven for food enthusiasts, a place where culinary passion and artistry converge to create an unforgettable dining experience. I..."

Katarina Casas

"Great atmosphere and lovely decor—better than one might have imagined from the outside, indeed. The hostess, our server, and the other wait staff..."

Thái Hồ

"The decor and atmosphere were both excellent—better than one may have imagined from the outside. The hostess, our server, and the other wait staff..."

Saul Villarreal

"Menu that lights up when you open it. Definitely helps with reading in the low dim lights. :p Waitress was very helpful with our menu options...."

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Cinnamon Chocolate Twist

Bacon Egg Cheese Bagel w Jalapeños

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"We will forever consider this Swiss donuts our home away from home. We are visitors to the area and only come now and again, but we always love the..."

Nettie Cicon

"My wife and I just moved here recently from Los Angeles. We’ve been to some of the best donut stores in LA but compared to this store. This is..."

gary wallack

"I came in around 12:45 on a Monday the lights were off and it looked closed. There were barely any donuts. Despite the lack of donuts, the ones I did..."

Ben

"Very good and lady was..."

jr alvares

"Best donuts in town if you are around definitely stop and get some the Boston cream pie is to die..."

Joseph Downing

"Absolutely delicious doughnuts! Large, light and airy - some of the best I’ve..."

Stephanie Campisi

"These doughnuts are amazing 👏 No matter what time I go (usally from 6:30-7am) they are always FRESH. There is a bit of a line every Friday morning..."

Sahid

"Decent donuts. We got there at 1030 and there was limited..."

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"Amazingly delicious! I had the maple and chocolate cake donuts and they were so good Will definitely go back when we return next..."

Jackie Fogle

"amazing! Served by Matthew who was incredibly nice and helpful. Must..."

Charlie Yang

"Great place Always get dozen for my business trip in Plam..."

Rufy’s rumacha

"Excellent donuts....always fresh. Apple fritters are, well, heavenly.... Go early, they sell these out quickly..."

Paul Krowchuk

"Best Donuts around this Palm Desert area for well over twenty years. Also Well Known through it's morning delivery to many businesses in the area...."

Mik1 Sean2

"nice small donut shop. I usually stop by and pick up a dozen donuts for my office staff. What a treat! Everyone at the office raids the kitchen and..."

Jackie Smith

"Very friendly staff and the donuts were..."

Nathaniel Lutes

"Yummy apple fritter but you have to get there super early or they run out..."

J Yo

Iw Coffee

"Local joint where the owner greets everyone by name (amazing to watch, impressive). Has a sense of community. The coffee is okay. The real magic..."

Joe Darden

"Really good food and yummy coffee. I had a cinnamon latte, blueberry scone and a jalapeño bagel sandwich. The sandwich was perfect and..."

Yen B

"My family has a time share at the Marriott Villas 1 just a short distance away and we were incredibly impressed with everything about this coffee..."

J D

"We love Mikes Coffee and homemade bakery. Great Music from the 80th. We are here for 2 weeks and went there every day. Grab your Cappuccino and a..."

Peter Permanseder

"Came here on a Saturday morning around 10:30 and it was pretty busy but wait wasn’t bad roughly 15 minutes to order and 10 minutes for food. I got..."

Vivi L.

"My first time here I ordered an iced vanilla latte. It was good. Wish I would have ordered something stronger. For sure next time. I also treated..."

Elizabeth Huerta

"This place has the best views of any coffee shop I’ve ever been to. Great service and amazing coffee. Get the jelepano bagel. It’s the best. The..."

Adam L

"Excellent coffee and premium bakery items. Great vibe with the design elements of the coffee bar located in the corner suite near..."

Bradley W

"Came here for the chai (duh!) and was excited to try it. Hip place with a giant roaster right in the center. They have a clear chai menu, but..."

M L

"Great spot! The coffee is strong, the food is incredibly delicious (and fresh!) and the staff is so friendly! They move you in and out quick, without..."

Rachael Allen

"I've been dropping by IWC for a few months now. Good service and good lattes. Today, during a rush, I ordered an avocado toast that got lost in the..."

Jon Cornfield

"Visited for our first time and we were surprised at how much better of an experaince we had from our typical chain store experiences. Great tastes..."

Ron S!

"One of the better options in this part of the desert. Friendly staff and an okay selection of snacks to go with your coffee. Good value of price and..."

David Paz

"Great local coffee shop with a great food menu too. Nice..."

Casey Sullivan

"My cub chai latte was so tasty! Interior was really cute and there was plenty of outdoor..."

HJ Brown (Julian)

"Conveniently located (by Ralph's), very clean & open. Outdoor seating is also available. The drinks & blueberry scone was..."

Sherry Wright

"Great little coffee shop with very knowledgeable baristas who will customize and make your drink as tasty as possible. Loved being introduced to a..."

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