PALM DESERT DINING GUIDE




SPOTLIGHT REVIEWS

Palomino
Restaurant-Rotisseria-Bar
By Catherine Rips, Desert Dining Guide

For ten straight years, Palomino´s popularity has grown unabated. It´s as much a local fixture as the red steel horse sculpture on Highway 74 between Highway 111 and El Paseo that its owners donated to Palm Desert´s Art in Public Places Program. Locals declare it "Number One," for its fantastic food, outstanding service and great value. CLICK HERE for complete review.

Tommy Bahama´s
Tropical Cafe & Emporium - At The Gardens on El Paseo
By Catherine Rips, Desert Dining Guide

 

He´s a mythical character who wears very cool clothes, lives a great life and travels to the tropics. But there´s nothing fictional about the food at Tommy´s restaurant! Located at the dazzling Gardens on El Paseo, upstairs from Tommy Bahama´s Retail Emporium, this colonial plantation-style tropical cafe is strictly the real deal.

Designed to appeal to those who believe that life should be an "island state of mind," the relaxed attitude is catching. Maybe it´s the live island music. Or swaying palms along El Paseo. Maybe it´s the T.B. shirts all the wait staff wear. Whatever it is, it works.  CLICK HERE for complete review.


Castelli's
The Ultimate in Italian Dining
By Carolyn Pattern, Desert Dining Guide

 

Enter the doors of Castelli´s and you´ll believe you have just stepped into a small bistro in romantic Tuscany. Soft lighting, lace curtains, dark warm woods, an abundance of fresh flowers and greenery set the tone for a wonderful dining experience.

Now entering its 17th season serving award-winning beef, veal, lamb, pasta and seafood dishes, Castelli´s has perfected an already outstanding level of service, delicious food and fine wines.  CLICK HERE for complete review.


RESTAURANTS

 

American


TGI Friday's
(760) 568-2280             

72620 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA              

 

Brewpubs


Bananaz Beach Club
(760) 776-4333 Web Site 

72291 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

Mc Gowan's Irish Inn
(760) 346-6032 

73340 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

Chinese

 

China Jo's
(760) 340-4172 

73091 Country Club Dr # A2
Palm Desert, CA

 

China Wok
(760) 772-2291 

77912 Country Club Dr # 31
Palm Desert, CA

 

City Wok
(760) 346-2340 

73040 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA

 

City Wok
(760) 341-1511 

74970 Country Club Dr # 450
Palm Desert, CA

 

Dragon Gate
(760) 341-6588 

44491 Town Center Way # E
Palm Desert, CA

 

Kitty's Gold Phoenix Chinese
(760) 346-4426 

72655 Highway 111 # B6
Palm Desert, CA

 

Ni Hao Chinese Restaurant
(760) 772-3992 

42305 Washington St # D
Palm Desert, CA

 

Panda Express
(760) 776-8728 

74520 State Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

Panda Express
(760) 568-5748 

72840 Highway 111 # 350
Palm Desert, CA

 

Tsing Tao Chinese Cuisine
(760) 779-9593 

74040 Highway 111 # E
Palm Desert, CA

 

 

Delicatessens

 

Alkobar Quick Stop & Deli
(760) 773-3359 

42005 Cook St
Palm Desert, CA

 

Chateau Gourmet
(760) 346-8151 

41555 Cook St # 150
Palm Desert, CA

 

J & J Deli
(760) 346-3762 

41910 Boardwalk # A11
Palm Desert, CA

 

Jensen's Finest Foods
(760) 346-9393 

73601 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

La Bella Cucina
(760) 836-3280 

72355 Highway 111 # C
Palm Desert, CA

 

Luscious Lorraine's Deli & Bar
(760) 862-1911 

73952 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA


 

French

 

Cafe Des Beaux-Arts
(760) 346-0669 Web Site 

73640 El Paseo # 1
Palm Desert, CA

 

Chez Pierre
(760) 346-1818 

44250 Town Center Way
Palm Desert, CA

 

Cuistot Restaurant
(760) 340-1000 

72595 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA

 

Le Paon Restaurant
(760) 568-3651 

45640 State Highway 74
Palm Desert, CA

 

Palmie French Restaurant
(760) 341-3200 

44491 Town Center Way # G
Palm Desert, CA



Italian

 

A Touch Of Mama's
(760) 568-1315 

74063 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

Angelo's Little Corner
(760) 346-1024 

72820 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA

 

Bella Luna
(760) 776-7535 

73375 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA

 

Bellini Restaurant
(760) 341-2626 

73111 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA

 

Castelli's
(760) 773-3365 Web Site 

73098 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

Cosmos Italian Kitchen
(760) 674-3431 

73155 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

Cucina Pasta
(760) 346-9712 

73540 Highway 111 # 3
Palm Desert, CA

 

Donato's Restorante
(760) 773-1018 

74868 Joni Dr # A
Palm Desert, CA

 

La Bella Cucina
(760) 836-3280 

72355 Highway 111 # C
Palm Desert, CA

 

La Spiga Ristorante Italiano
(760) 340-9318 

73405 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA

 

Le Donne Cucina Italiana
(760) 773-9441 

72624 El Paseo # C7
Palm Desert, CA

 

Locanda Toscana
(760) 776-7500 

72695 Highway 111 # A910
Palm Desert, CA

 

Macoroni Grill-Romano's
(760) 837-1333 

72920 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

Mama Gina's Restaurant
(760) 568-9898 Web Site 

73705 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA

 

Marinello Italian Restaurant
(760) 346-4165 

73609 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

Olive Garden
(760) 773-2776 Web Site 

72225 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

Sbarro
(760) 346-6627 

72840 State Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

Sbarro
(760) 340-9955 

72840 Highway 111 # 361
Palm Desert, CA

 

Tuscany's Ristorante
(760) 341-1725 

74855 Country Club Dr
Palm Desert, CA

 

Zio Lorenzo Ristorante
(760) 836-0304 

72795 Highway 111 # G2

Palm Desert,  CA



Japanese

 

Matsuri Japaneese Restaurant
(760) 776-6655 

73759 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

Musashi Japanese Restaurant
(760) 340-9780 

72785 Highway 111 # B4
Palm Desert, CA

 

Tanpopo Japanese Country Inn
(760) 340-1901 

72221 Highway 111 # 9
Palm Desert, CA

 

Teriyaki Express
(760) 341-4298 

72840 Highway 111 # 51
Palm Desert, CA



Mexican

 

Casuelas Cafe
(760) 568-0011 

73703 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

Del Rio's Fresh Mexican Grill
(760) 779-1880 

74950 Country Club Dr
Palm Desert, CA

 

Del Rio's Taqueria Grill
(760) 776-8240 

72286 Highway 111 # J-5
Palm Desert, CA

 

Edchadas Mexican Restaurant
(760) 772-7411 

77912 Country Club Dr
Palm Desert, CA

 

El Charro Taco Shop
(760) 836-1116 

72785 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

El Molcajete Taco Shop
(760) 345-3880 

42215 Washington St
Palm Desert, CA

 

Las Carretas Taco Shop
(760) 345-6773 

40205 Washington St # 3
Palm Desert, CA

 

Mamacita's
(760) 346-6180 

74991 Velie Dr # 4
Palm Desert, CA

 

Taqueria El Charro
(760) 340-5557 

73850 Highway 111 # G
Palm Desert, CA

 

Villa Corona Mexican Cusine
(760) 568-3568 

44820 San Pablo Ave
Palm Desert, CA

Pizza

 

All Pro Pizza Inc
(760) 776-5450 

74990 Country Club Dr # 330
Palm Desert, CA

 

Angelino's Pizza & Pasta
(760) 345-9190 

40205 Washington St # 4
Palm Desert, CA

 

California Pizza Kitchen
(760) 776-5036 

73080 El Paseo # 8
Palm Desert, CA

 

Chuck E Cheese Pizza
(760) 341-6005 

73766 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

City Pizza
(760) 346-3151 

74478 US Highway 111 # 3
Palm Desert, CA

 

Domino's Pizza
(760) 200-0802 

77920 Country Club Dr # 66
Palm Desert, CA

 

Domino's Pizza
(760) 340-5002 

74502 US Highway 111 # C3
Palm Desert, CA

 

Good Stuff Pizza
(760) 341-7771 
Palm Desert, CA

 

Little Caesars Pizza
(760) 360-8020 

42065 Washington St # B
Palm Desert, CA

 

Marinello Italian Restaurant
(760) 346-4165 

73609 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

Pizza Hut
(760) 776-4777 

72310 Highway 111

Palm Desert,  CA



Seafood

 

Atlantic Fish & Chip
(760) 568-5066 

73850 Highway 111 # B
Palm Desert, CA

 

Fisherman's Market & Grill
(760) 776-6533 

44250 Town Center Way # C2
Palm Desert, CA

 

Lake View Restaurant
(760) 341-1725 

74855 Country Club Dr
Palm Desert, CA

 

Sea Grille Restaurant
(760) 341-1725 

74855 Country Club Dr
Palm Desert, CA



Steak Houses

 

Billy's Philly Steaks
(760) 340-1840 

73091 Country Club Dr # A1
Palm Desert, CA

 

Chop House
(760) 779-9888 

74040 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

L G's Prime Steakhouse
(760) 779-9799 Web Site 

74225 Highway 111 # A
Palm Desert, CA

 

Morton's Of Chicago
(760) 340-6865 

74880 Country Club Dr
Palm Desert, CA

 

Outback Steakhouse
(760) 779-9068 Web Site 

72220 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

Ruth's Chris Steak House
(760) 779-1998 

74740 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA

 

Sullivan's Steakhouse
(760) 341-3560 

73505 El Paseo # 2600
Palm Desert, CA