Favored Gay and Gay-friendly restaurants are listed below. For other dining options, check the following internet site: http://www.desertdiningguide.com/palmsprings/index.html
Azul- A tapas inspired lounge focusing on the Spanish concept of
- small plates - drawn from a range of world cuisines.
369 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone: (760) 325-5533 www.azultapaslounge.com
Aldente - A cozy patio with twinkling lights is great for people-watching.
- Everything is homemade with the freshest of ingredients
- beginning with flavorful antipasti, salads and a variety of soups.
491 North Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone: (760) 325-1160 www.aldente-palmsprings.com
Billy Reed's- Longtime favorite of locals. Home cooking comfort food at its best.
180 North Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 325-1946
Blame it on Midnight
- A fun, 99.5% gay / Lesbian and very popular live entertainment
- lounge and casual restaurant. Courtyard
777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 323-1200 http://www.blameitonmidnight.com
Blue Coyote Grill- Great Mexican cuisine. Some of the best Margaritas
- in Palm Springs.
445 North Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 327-1196 http://www.bluecoyote-grill.com
Bongo Johnny's- A casual breakfast, lunch and dinner spot in the heart of Arenas.
214 E. Arenas Road Palm Springs, CA 92264 Phone: (760) 866-1905
Boscoso Modern Italian- Boscoso's Modern concept features Northern Italian cooking at
- very reasonable prices. With a hip and inviting dining room and
- bar. It's a great place to see and been seen.
707 North Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 325-4002 http://www.myboscoso.com
Cedar Creek Inn- A lovely, Spanish Mediterranean atmosphere and diverse
- eclectic menu of salads, sandwiches, great entrees and
- brunch favorites.
1555 South Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 325-7300 http://www.cedarcreekinnps.com
Chez Philippe- Experience the food and flavors of Provence. With its warm
- and inviting atmosphere, Chez Philippe will take you on culinary
- adventure. House specialties included Seafood Paella Valenciana,
- Bouillabaisse Pacific Seafood Stew and their Famous Beef Pot
- Roast with pasta. Beer & wine served.
245 South Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 323-0772 http://www.chezphilippecafe.com/
Chop House- The Deck (Palm Springs)
- The Chop House - An expansive wine cellar estimated at
- 3,000 bottles, clean and sophisticated décor. A modern update
- on the classic steak and chop house.
- The Deck – Upstairs above the Chop House is a lounge
- featuring eclectic live music and romantic open-air deck with
- outdoor fireplace. The menu features Latin, Mexican, Caribbean
- and Mediterranean flavors with an emphasis on the Pacific Rim.
262 South Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: The Chop House (760) 320-4500 Phone: The Deck (760) 325-5200 http://www.palmspringschophouse.com
Copley’s- Fine dinning for the experienced traveler - who’s looking for
- quality in a comfortable setting.
621 N. Palm Canyon
Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone: (760) 327-9555 http://www.copleyspalmsprings.com
Copy Katz- The stars are out in Palm Springs - at least the impersonators are!
- Dine and / or drink while being entertained by Barbra Streisand,
- Tina Turner, Reba McEntire, Madonna, Bette Midler and the like.
200 South Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 90062 Phone: (760) 864.9293 http://www.copykatzps.com
Dale's Lost Highway- Serving the best comfort food from the highways
- across America.
125 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA Phone: 760-327-2005 http://www.daleslosthighway.com
Davey’s Hideaway- A favorite by locals and visitors. Good selection of beef, lamb,
- pork and seafood items plus daily specials. Great cocktails.
- All served in a fun, casual environment including a small
- outdoor patio. Live piano entertainment.
292 East Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 320-4480
El Mirasol Regional Cuisines of Mexico- Small, intimate, famous original wall murals and viewed as having
- the best, fresh Mexican cuisine in Palm Springs.
140 East Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 323-0721
Europa Restaurant- Inside the beautiful and historic Villa Royale Inn. One of Palm
- Spring's prettiest and most romantic restaurants. Dine inside by
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the fire or outside under the stars. Cuisine is European inspired
- and service is personal and exceptional.
1620 Indian Trail Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 327-2314 http://www.villaroyale.com/html/palm-springs-restaurants.html
(The) Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar- Beautiful upscale second story restaurant and Martini Bar with
- balconies overlooking Palm Canyon Drive in the center of Palm
- Springs. A classic steakhouse with large rolling silver serving
- cart. Great steaks, prime rib and sea food. The open-air martini
- lounge is always popular.
155 South Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 416-8664 http://www.thefallsprimesteakhouse.com
Grill-A-Burger- The Best Burgers Under the Bun!
166 North Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone: (760) 327-8175 http://www.grill-a-burger.com
Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grill- A family restaurant...no matter who's in your family. Burgers,
- Salads, Vegetarian dishes & much more.
415 North Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, Ca Phone: (760) 778-MARY http://www.hamburgermarysps.com
Johannes Cosmopolitan Cuisine- A French bistro with upscale, creative foods.
196 South Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 778-0017 http://www.johannesrestaurants.com
Johnny Costa- If you're looking for an elegant, yet casual, fine Italian
- restaurant, look no further!
440 S Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, Ca Phone: (760) 325-4556 http://www.johnnycostaristorante.com
Kaiser Grille- A casually elegant atmosphere with open kitchen design.
- The menu which changes seasonally features California –
- Mediterranean influenced cuisine including a wide variety
- of fresh seafood.
205 South Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone: (760) 323-1003 http://www.kaisergrille.com
Kalura Trattoria- Kalura Trattoria brings the authentic Italian flavor to the heart of
- Palm Springs. Owned by Italians, Ignazio, Vincenzo and Pino, the
- restaurant features a large menu of Italian dishes, an extensive
- wine list and a full bar, all to be enjoyed on their lovely al-fresco
- terrace.
124 South Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262 http://www.kalura-trattoria.com
Le Vallauris- Rated as the best French restaurant in Palm Springs and a
- long-standing favorite. A beautiful setting indoors and on their
- expansive shaded patio. Classic French cuisine.
383 West Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone: (760) 325-5059 http://www.levallauris.com
LG'S Steak House- LG's now offers nine different USDA PRIME ONLY sizzling
- steaks, and boasts a rare "on premises" dry-age facility for it's
- "Jewel in the Crown", a 20 oz. Porterhouse for one and an even
- bigger 30 oz. Porterhouse named "The Gold Strike 49er".
255 S. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone (760) 416-1779 http://www.lgsprimesteakhouse.com
LOOK- Patio Bar and outdoor restraunt. Located in downtown
- Palm Springs.
139 East Andreas Road Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 778-3520 http://www.lookpalmsprings.com
Lotza Mozza - A casual, fun and friendly place where you will find an
- assortment of fresh Pizzas, Pastas, Salads and Sandwiches in
- the Coachella Valley.
119 S. Indian Canyon Way Palm Springs CA 92262 Phone: (760) 325-5571
Maggie's- Southern Italian cooking found a home in Palm Springs.
333 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA 92262 Phone: (760) 322-1234
Manhattan Delicatessen & Bakery- Over 100 different sandwiches, salads - to fill even the largest of
- appetites. You will also find beer and wine and an incredible
- bakery.
2665 E Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92264 Phone: (760) 325-6420
Manhattan In the Desert
- A Jewish style deli providing large portions of comfort food in a
- hip, comfortable setting.
2665 E Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 322-3354
Mariposa- A lively south of the border sidewalk cafe and cantina on the
- always bustling Palm Canyon Drive in the heart of downtown
- Palm Springs. The lively setting provides a fitting backdrop for this
- new vibrant patio restaurant and bar fast becoming known for its
- great mexican cuisine, full service bar and fast friendly service...
- Fun, affordable, ideally located - a great place to bring family or
- meet-up with friends and revel in the ambiance of this jumpin' joint.
Downtown / at the Mercado Plaza 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs CA 92262 Phone: (760) 322 9654 http://www.mariposa-restaurant.com
Matchbox Pizza and Bistro- Authentic wood- fired masonry oven where the fire has burned
- constantly since the day we opened. Modern gas and electric
- ovens cannot produce the intense heat needed - over
- 800 degrees - to achieve the crispy, smoky crust that our oven
- provides. With dough made fresh daily in-house, our goal is to
- make the best pizza in the desert!
Mercado Plaza
Second Level 155 South Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 http://www.matchboxpalmsprings.com
Peabody's- This coffee shop's house specialties are gourmet java,
- cappuccinos, espressos, and a variety of pastries, croissants,
- and danishes. From Thursday to Saturday, Peabody's stays
- open late to accommodate college folks and clubgoers in need
- of a pick-me-up.
134 S Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 322-1877
Pepper's Thai Cuisine- Great Thai food with moderate prices. Proudly serving our
- community since 1989. Now located between Alejo & Amado.
- Lunch Specials from $5.95. Enjoy authentic beef, chicken, pork,
- seafood and gourmet vegetarian dishes all made to order.
- Spiciness can be adjusted to suit individual tastes.
396 North Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 322-1259 http://www.peppersthaicuisine.com
Pomme Frite- Has attracted a serious following of food aficionados since
it
- opened thanks to its simplicity and by constantly serving superior
- cuisine with pride but without the European pomp. This quaint and
- cozy bistro features Belgian specialties and a wide array of
- Belgian beers. We also serve French and California wines.
- Pomme Frite, superior cuisine, small cafe simplicity and attention to
- detail.
256 South Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 778-3727 http://www.pomme-frite.com
Purple Palm
- An exceptional dining experience awaits you.
- Truly a cut above, the Purple Palm Restaurant features globally
- accented Mediterranean cuisine.
572 N Indian Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 969-1818
Red Tomato / House of Lamb- Serving the community for many, many years with pasta
- and lamb specialties plus pizza. Dining room is cozy and intimate.
68-784 Grove Street at Highway 111 Cathedral City, CA Phone: (760) 328-7518
Riccio's- Riccio's prides itself on serving everything absolutely fresh.
- Breads are baked in-house. Stocks, made from scratch, are long-
- simmered and tended by hand. The sausages are handmade;
- produce and seafood handpicked.
491 North Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone: (760) 325-1160 http://www.riccios-palmsprings.com
Rick's- Serving Cuban-American Food since 1985, Rick's is a simple
- family run restaurant that takes only the best ingrediants to make
- their scrumptious home-cooked meals. Whether you are craving a
- full breakfast or a hot & hearty lunch, Rick's hot & fluffy Cinnamon
- Rolls (made from scratch), or some of the best homemade soups
- in the valley, come see us at Rick's!
1973 North Palm Canyon Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 416-0090
Roscoe's
- Specializing in charbroiled certified angus steaks, seafood, salads
- and comfort food. Served in a friendly, casual, upscale
- environment.
665 S Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 322-6500
www.roscoegrill.com
Rubies Diner- The bright red vinyl booths, white Formica tables and soda
- fountains at Ruby's Diner Palm Springs evokes the simple
- pleasures of a simpler time - and has helped make this family
- establishment a true local favorite. Enjoy its 1940's nostalgic
- atmosphere while dining on a wide variety of delicious
- burgers, shakes and fries - and plenty plenty more...
Downtown / At the Plaza Mercado 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 406 7829 http://www.rubys.com
Shame on the Moon- A longstanding, consistently high rated upscale restaurant
- favorite which has a loyal gay following.
69-950 Frank Sinatra Drive Rancho Mirage, CA Phone: (760) 324-5515 http://www.shameonthemoon.com
Sherman’s Deli & Bakery- A casual Kosher-style deli restaurant with great, fresh breakfast,
- lunch and dinner menu items. Huge portions. A wonderful
- in-house created selection of bakery / desserts.
- Large sidewalk patio in addition to the dining room seating.
401 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 325-1199 http://www.shermansdeli.com
Spencer's- Upscale restaurant in casual country club environment. Spencer's
- is truly a place for any occasion...a romantic dinner, a business
- lunch, a special event or a sumptuous Sunday brunch.
701 W. Baristo Rad Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 327-3446 http://www.spencersrestaurant.com
Thai Smile- Considered the best Thai Restaurant in Palm Springs
651 North Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 320-5503
Tropicale
- A chic and sophisticated décor provides the setting for a
- distinctive "world cuisine", a provocative mix of zesty influences
- that creates a delightful dining experience in Palm Springs,
- California.
330 E Amado Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 866-1952
Tyler's Hamburgers- Only open for lunch serving Old Fashioned Hamburgers. This is a
- "must do" when visiting
Palm Springs. A classic local favorite with
- personable and genuinely friendly servers.
149 S Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 325-2990
Uptown Grill- "The Art of Fun, Casual Fine dining at It's Best." Where
locals go
- for great food, service and ambience at reasonable prices - The
- Uptown Grill is known for its diverse Continental menu and
- home-style cooking. Tim Bruneau entertains in their popular Piano
- Lounge.
150 E. Vista Chino Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 320-6116 http://www.uptowngrillofpalmsprings.com
Village Pub- The food is out of this world, literally. The HUGE
- International/American menu features burgers, steaks, seafood,
- pita pizzas, over 30 salads, and a host of ethnic mezzas available
- until 2am every night of the week.
266 S. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262
http://www.palmspringsvillagepub.com
The Vineyard Tuscan Grille
- A fabulous bar and restaurant with an intriguing Tuscan flair.
265 South Palm Canyon Drive, Suite E2
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 320-8041
http://www.vineyardtuscangrill.com
Wang's in the Desert- The weekend hot spot. Wang's concept is Pan Asian Cuisine
- combining different types of cooking influences including Sichuan,
- Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Thai and Korean.
424 S. Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone: (760) 325-9264 http://www.wangsinthedesert.com
Zin American Bistro- Zin is an attempt to modernize and Americanize the Bistro
- concept; and
brings a long overlooked dining option to the valley.
- With its
skillfully executed 'American Classics,' exciting wine list,
- warm and
efficient service and reasonable prices - Zin raises
- the bar for the fine
art of dining casually.
198 South Palm Canyon Palm Springs, CA 92264 Phone: (760) 322-6300 http://www.zinamericanbistro.com
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