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1. Boozehounds
4.3
Awesome(224)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 57 times today
Boozehounds Palm Springs was established in 2020 and has served as a go-to restaurant for dog owners from LA, San Diego, Coachella Valley, and beyond. Boozehounds was started by three friends for one simple reason… they loved dogs and dreamed of owning a place where people could take their pups, enjoy an awesome cocktail or fab meal, and socialize in style. Making sure the pup was the real VIP of course! Choose from the sexy and stylish dining room and lounge facing the gorgeous San Jacinto mountains, dine in the open-air atrium, or enjoy the picturesque vacation vibes at the cabana bar and patio. Who doesn’t love a little mai tai moment?Both the Atrium and Patio are dog-friendly zones and offer water bowls and a pup-friendly menu. Please note all indoor spaces are human only.Michelin Guide Restauarant 3 years in a row, and recently nominated best drag show 2023 by GED
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2. The Tropicale
4.7
Exceptional(10332)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 98 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. Trixie Motel
4.7
Exceptional(179)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Palm Springs
Booked 8 times today
Join us at Trixie Motel in our iconic BARbara Lounge for specialty cocktails, curated wines, and select beers. We serve light bites including our most popular onion dip, parmesan fries, and specialty pizzas. *We are a cashless property*We require valid identification for everyone in your party. All guests must be 21+*All reservations are made online and may be made up to 30 days in advanceWe are a pink, speak easy bar experience and are perfect for that before or after dinner cocktail and light bite. We cannot wait to welcome you!
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4. Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
4.5
Awesome(3697)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Palm Springs
Booked 45 times today
Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey is a fun place because of its unique cultural influences and dining experience. One reviewer described it as a 'must-stop' with an exciting environment. Another praised it for its 'interesting menu' and 'excellent service'. The sushi and cocktails are consistently described as 'amazing', making it a fun place to dine.
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5. Eight4Nine
4.8
Exceptional(5080)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Palm Springs
Booked 44 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.
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6. Bongo Johnny's Patio Bar & Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(696)
Price: Moderate
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 34 times today
Bongo Johnny's is a fun, trendy spot with a diverse menu and a lively atmosphere. It's a favorite local place for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is consistently praised in reviews. It's also noted for its top-rated service, with an offer of $7 bottomless champagne. The two fully covered patio areas provide a comfortable dining experience.
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7. Lulu California Bistro
4.4
Awesome(6029)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 86 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!”
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8. TopGolf Swing Suite - DoubleTree Palm Springs
4.5
Awesome(19)
Price: Expensive
• American • Cathedral City
Booked 2 times today
A unique social and interactive virtual experience that's fun for everyone! Play a virtual round of golf, or check out anyone of our other virtual games. Enjoy during your stay, or plan a night out with friends.
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9. Melvyn's at the Ingleside Estate
4.7
Exceptional(4143)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Palm Springs
Booked 31 times today
A timeless Palm Springs classic specializing in traditional American Fare with a modern twist. Located in the heart of Palm Springs, in the famous Ingleside Inn, Melvyns Restaurant also features a full bar, dancefloor and piano lounge on a first come first serve basis.
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10. The Colony Club
4.3
Awesome(755)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 28 times today
The Colony Club is a fun place because of its cool vibe and amazing food, as mentioned in the reviews. With an ever-changing menu of fresh, contemporary cuisine, it's a place where you can enjoy a wonderful dining experience. Plus, the place itself has a beautiful setting, with a sexy atmosphere that's great for people watching. It's a must-visit place in Palm Springs!
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  • Matthew
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Amazing, per normal! 0 complaints from drinks to apps to entrees 🙌🏼 Well done, Tropicale! 🎄
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    The TropicalePrice: Expensive• Californian• Palm Springs
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    4.7
  • BuzzVIP
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    How wonderful it was to spend this Christmas Eve with special friends at Eight4Nine. A true treasure in the desert. Food, service and ambiance just perfect! Our server Sean was on it. He couldn’t have been more welcoming and efficient. Eight4Nine you are loved by so many. Thank you for the marvelous times and memories!
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    Eight4NinePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Palm Springs
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    4.8
  • Jim
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •80 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We always make a point to visit Trixie when we have family or company in town. Great atmosphere and great friendly service; cocktails are over the top…. A must!
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    Trixie MotelPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Palm Springs
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    4.7
  • VinceVIP
    New York City •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our waitress was extraordinary, as were the entire staff. We were made to feel welcomed, valued, and a part of the excitement of the restaurant. The ambiance of the restaurant is pleasant and relaxing. The menu was exciting and the presentation of each food item was beautifully done. The food was delicious. This was a birthday dinner and the waitress and staff went out of their way to make the birthday the true celebration. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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    BoozehoundsPrice: Expensive• Californian• Palm Springs
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    4.3
  • Kirsten
    San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Our waiter was very personable and gave us great recommendations on what food and wine/drinks to get. He was attentive and the service was prompt. The sushi was out of this world! Very unique rolls, fresh fish, and probably the best sushi I’ve ever eaten! Will definitely go back.
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    Sandfish Sushi & WhiskeyPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Palm Springs
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    4.5

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