Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Desert Hot Springs

22 restaurants available nearby

1. Eight4Nine

4.8

Exceptional(5021)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Palm Springs

Booked 59 times today

Join us for Lunch, Brunch or Dinner. Reservations recommended but not necessary. Lounge and bar open all day long for walk-ins. No reservations for lounge or bar. Open 7 days a week.

2. The Tropicale

4.7

Exceptional(10275)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Palm Springs

Booked 94 times today

A chic and sophisticated décor provides the setting for our distinctive "world cuisine", a provocative mix of zesty influences that creates a delightful dining experience in Palm Springs, California. Plush high-backed semicircular banquettes surround our dining room and offer comfortable and private seating. The cuisine has a light, exotic feel with an emphasis on Pacific Rim specialties, from Chilean Sea Bass baked in Banana Leaves or Kahlua-Barbecued Pork Chops to all sorts of tasty tapas, salads, wood-fired pizzas, and desserts. The Coral Seas Lounge, a hip mid-century style bar is lined with sexy black leather bar-stools and is reminiscent of the upbeat lounges of old Palm Springs. It wraps around the dining room and leads outside to a lush, tropical, 2000 square foot dining patio where a variety of specialty cocktails and old-school favorites are mixed - an ideal place where friends gather and martinis are sipped under the starlit desert sky.

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3. Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey

4.6

Exceptional(3657)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Palm Springs

Booked 51 times today

SANDFISH SUSHI AND WHISKEY HAS BEEN SERVING MODERN SUSHI DELICACIES IN UPTOWN PALM SPRINGS SINCE 2018.Our chef and founder Engin Onural draws in cultural influences from his world travels to create a truly unique dining experience.

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4. Copley's on Palm Canyon

4.8

Exceptional(6428)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Palm Springs

Booked 48 times today

Please Note - Copley's is now open 7 days a week through June 2025. Copley’s is an award-winning restaurant serving American cuisine infused with hints of tropical and European flavors. Located in part of the former Cary Grant estate in the heart of Palm Springs, guests experience an upscale and inviting dining experience either outside on the patio with stunning mountain views or by enjoying the friendly atmosphere indoors. Executive Chef Andrew Copley has an extensive 20-year culinary background at five-star restaurants and hotels across the world, and is well known for innovative dishes such as Asian Spiced Barramundi, Charred Berkshire Pork Chop and creative nightly specials. Come and see why we were voted Top 100 Patio Dining in America!

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5. Spencer's Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(9160)

Price: Expensive

• American • Palm Springs

Booked 82 times today

Spencer's is an adult-oriented restaurant. We are sorry but we cannot accommodate children under 12 years old. Spencer's features an ambience that embodies the perfect blend of stylish elegance and comfortable informality. Join us for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or Brunch in our newly expanded indoor dining room or our award winning temperature controlled patio. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Spencer's offers a popular Palm Springs tradition of culinary excellence featuring a fresh approach to classic American cuisine. Locally voted Best Breakfast, Best Sunday Brunch, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Gluten Free, Best Power Lunch, Best Wine List, Best Chef, Best Caterer and Most Romantic, Spencer's is Palm Springs' "it" place for any occasions.

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6. Lulu California Bistro

4.4

Awesome(5991)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Palm Springs

Booked 65 times today

Lulu California Bistro is Palm Springs’ landmark restaurant on world famous Palm Canyon Drive where there’s a lively vibe daily on its streetside patio, covered terrace, bar, and in its indoor dining areas featuring an extensive all day favorites menu, an award-winning three-course weekend brunch, and of course, signature cocktails and wines. The list of accolades awarded to Lulu is all encompassing: best all around restaurant, best brunch, best California cuisine, best dining experience, best outdoor dining, best pet friendly dining, best take out, and best place to hang with friends…all awarded from readers’ polls and editors’ picks over the years. Dining at Lulu is an authentic local experience with its California bistro menu, friendly and warm service, and the energy and excitement of being in Palm Springs’ most popular restaurant because, after all, “there’s always a party at Lulu!”

7. 4 Saints

4.6

Exceptional(1523)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Palm Springs

Booked 26 times today

With unparalleled views of picturesque mountains, 4 Saints provides a unique and modern space. Our menu is driven by bright, clean, soulful flavors that are influenced by the seasons. The beverage program provides a concise wine list, local brews, and masterful cocktails.

8. Alice B.

4.7

Exceptional(802)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Palm Springs

Booked 33 times today

Alice B. restaurant and bar from award-winning chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken combines Southern California’s incredible seasonal bounty with Mediterranean-leaning flavors. The culinary vision is a collaborative effort between Feniger, Milliken and acclaimed Executive Chef Lance Velasquez.This unique dining experience is located at Living Out, a luxury resort-style LGBTQ+ active senior community surrounded by spectacular mountain views. Inspired by the extraordinary life of Alice B. Toklas and her life partner Gertrude Stein, the restaurant establishes a vibrant space where culinary excellence, art, and community converge seamlessly. We offer indoor & outdoor seating, plus bar seating. Dinner starts at 5PM. Bar menu starts at 4PM. Join us for Brunch on Sat & Sun from 10AM - 2PM & live music on select nights.Mary Sue Milliken & Susan Feniger are the founders of Mundo Hospitality Group, including Border Grill, Pacha Mamas, BBQ Mexicana, SOCALO, and most recently Alice B.

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9. Azucar at La Serena Villas

4.0

Excellent(1854)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Palm Springs

Booked 16 times today

Azúcar, located in La Serena Villas, is dedicated to excellence. We serve modern contemporary cuisine to a 21 and over only crowd, focusing on flavor and utilizing high quality and local ingredients. In Downtown Palm Springs at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, our buzzy rooftop boasts some of the best views in the desert. Come share a toast over our popular Blood Orange Margaritas and stay for a meal that's as fabulous as Palm Springs itself. Azúcar offers indoor, outdoor, poolside, and Weekend Rooftop Brunch . Reservations are strongly recommended, and while we will do our best to seat you in your requested section, we cannot guarantee it as it's based on availability. TOGO pick-up is available. To order please call 760-832-8044.

10. Miro's Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(3468)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Palm Springs

Booked 24 times today

Welcome to Miro’s Restaurant, voted best Mediterranean – Continental fine dining restaurant in Palm Springs. We promise to make your dining experience a comfortable, flavorful and memorable one. Be sure to call us for the daily specials, it might just be that entrée you’ve been searching for. We look forward to meeting you. Also please note that patio is first come first serve. If you wish to sit on the patio tell us here but it is not guaranteed that you will be seated on patio depending on availability.

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Diannavip
Portland / Oregon •45 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We have owned a home in Palm Springs for eleven year's. One of our first finds was walking into Tropicale for dinner. What an extraordinary experience, that night and last night. It is like the old TV show Cheers "where everyone knows your name" or for sure your face! Thank you Ranz, Tony and all of the staff for treating is so well. It is always a joy to return to Tropicale for another fantastic meal with friends and family. See you again soon. Robert and Dianna
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The TropicalePrice: Expensive• Californian• Palm Springs
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4.7
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Kathy
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The atmosphere is busy, the food is exceptional, and the service is wonderful! Best sushi in the valley!
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Sandfish Sushi & WhiskeyPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Palm Springs
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4.6
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Frederick
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Another terrific lunch at 849. Everything was impeccable. 849 is one of the best values found in the Coachella Valley. The plates are beautifully presented and the flavors are excellent. Service from greeting to goodbye is topnotch. Friendly, efficient and very helpful. The ambiance is unique and very pleasant. We will try dinner soon. Congratulations to the team at 849.
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Eight4NinePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Palm Springs
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4.8
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per
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
"This was our yearly trip to Copley to celebrate our 31st year together. About six years ago, we decided to make Copley's a part of our anniversary tradition because of the exceptional service, the delicious food, and the inviting atmosphere. We hope to continue this tradition for many more years to come. A special thank you to our professional waitstaff, Victor, who managed both indoor and outdoor dining with ease."
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Copley's on Palm CanyonPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Palm Springs
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4.8
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Kevin Trudgeonvip
Orange County •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Being waited on at first and food delivery was very good. When we were done it took a long time to get the check and pay for it.
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Lulu California BistroPrice: Moderate• Californian• Palm Springs
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4.4

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. Eight4Nine

2. The Tropicale

3. Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey

4. Copley's on Palm Canyon

5. Spencer's Restaurant

6. Lulu California Bistro

7. 4 Saints

8. Alice B.

9. Azucar at La Serena Villas

10. Miro's Restaurant

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