Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Cathedral City

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

Palm Springs / Palm Desert

Areas

Cathedral CityIndian WellsLa QuintaPalm DesertPalm Springs

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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Takeaway only

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

44 restaurants available nearby

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1. Trilussa Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(3427)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Palm Springs

Booked 26 times today

Trilussa serves traditional Italian cuisine in an intimate and family atmosphere. They serve great Italian seafood, steaks, pizza and pasta dishes with elegance and a smile. Front door parking to the restaurant available. Gluten-free pasta available. Live Music. Happy Hour reservations not available. Table requests are not guaranteed.

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2. Cork Tree Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(4234)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Palm Desert

Booked 57 times today

Cork Tree Restaurant is built around California products. Local ingredients are used whenever possible and wines of the West Coast, particularly California, are featured. The wine list is always a work in progress, with a balance of well known wineries, as well as boutique wineries. Cork Tree enhabits a style rich in California elegance. Large and round booths privately encased in wood and fabric provide intimate spaces for conversation and romance, while providing views of the understated glamour of the dining room. Beautiful Palm Trees and a natural cascading fountain make the Cork Tree Patio wind-protected and well-appointed for dining under the stars. Additionally, depending on the size of your celebration, two private dining options await.

3. Oceans

4.8

Exceptional(1475)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Cathedral City

Booked 18 times today

Oceans a Mediterranean is fine dinning style seafood restaurant at its location since 1995.This intimate European restaurant brings the Oceans to desert offering fresh seafood prepared in classic Mediterranean and Californian styles. Dishes like bouillabaisse, paella, abalone sea bass, sand dabs, shrimp, scallops, lobster, salmon, swordfish, tuna, oysters are served every day. Not a fish lover? Oceans offers meat specials for meat lovers 16 oz veal chop, rack of lamb and steaks. Oceans serves premium spirits and an extensive wine list. Do not wait and jump to Oceans.

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4. Morton's The Steakhouse - Palm Desert

4.6

Exceptional(3170)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Palm Desert

Booked 45 times today

Morton's The Steakhouse in Palm Desert is a gem in the neighborhood. Known for its award-winning steakhouse experience, it has been pleasing diners for over 30 years. Reviewers love the restaurant for its old-school 5-star service, excellent food, and spectacular ambiance. Many customers consider it their favorite local spot and appreciate the consistent quality and exceptional service. As one reviewer said, it's 'the ultimate dining experience'!

5. Cuistot

4.6

Exceptional(2921)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Palm Desert

Booked 21 times today

Cuistot offers fine California/French cuisine and is located at the Southwest intersection of Highway 111 and El Paseo. Cuistot has consistently earned top ratings in the Zagat Survey and was named one of six restaurants in the United States to score a perfect 100 for food by the Conde Nast Traveler. Dine under the stars on our beautiful terrace overlooking a desert water oasis or in one of our elegant dining rooms.

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6. Le Donne Cucina Italiana

4.6

Exceptional(1130)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Palm Desert

Booked 14 times today

Taste the authentic flavors of Italy at Le Donne Cucina Italiana! Voted best Italian restaurant in Palm Desert three years running by the Desert Sun and Palm Springs Life, Le Donne Cucina Italiana makes pastas fresh every day using old-world techniques. You'll love the sophisticated atmosphere and delicious, authentic Italian dishes.

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7. Mastro's Steakhouse - Palm Desert

4.6

Exceptional(4495)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Palm Desert

Booked 87 times today

Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.

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8. Pacifica Seafood Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(9069)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Palm Desert

Booked 89 times today

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant serves the freshest seafood in the Desert. On a daily basis our seafood arrives from San Diego, delivered by the primary supplier of Pacifica Del Mar for the past 25 years. We strive daily to make Pacifica Seafood Restaurant your first choice for fine seafood dining.

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9. Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood

4.8

Exceptional(4570)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Palm Desert

Booked 92 times today

Thank you for choosing Mitch's on El Paseo. Sushi, Specialty Sake Selections, Prime Steaks and Seafood. Serving Lunch and Dinner. Climatized patio, Located at the corner of Portola & El Paseo in Palm Desert. Come join us for great food and a fabulous time!

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10. Spencer's Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(9527)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Palm Springs

Booked 99 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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James
San Francisco Bay Area •56 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great service from Moses, our waiter! One of the best Wedge salads anywhere and the Seafood Pasta was outstanding!
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Cork Tree RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Palm Desert
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4.7
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janeVIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •75 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Another great meal with great service from Antonio..
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Trilussa RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Palm Springs
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4.7
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HeatherVIP
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
As usual, delicious food and great service. Fish always fresh and beautifully prepared.
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OceansPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Cathedral City
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4.8
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DanVIP
Los Angeles •30 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great group of tenured servers and staff... you can tell it's well managed and from the various times I've been, the food was consistently well prepared and excellent tasting. The dining room is lively and traditional of a steakhouse, in a really good way.
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Morton's The Steakhouse - Palm DesertPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Palm Desert
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4.6
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Patricia
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food and service as always. Plate presentation lovely Thank you!!
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CuistotPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Palm Desert
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4.6

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