King's Highway

Name: King's Highway
Address: 701 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, United States, 92264
Telephone: (760) 969-5777
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

890 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

King’s Highway is our desert diner, and celebrates the ineffable, bohemian spirit of the wide open West. Our seasonal menu is sourced from independent farmers spread across the Coachella Valley and Southern California. We reinvented an old Denny’s restaurant to celebrate its retro style and add fresh, modern updates. During renovations we unearthed a terrazzo floor, sandblasted the flagstone walls and re-covered the booths in saddle leather. We’re open all day, every day. The coffee’s hot and the beer is cold. Our popular dishes include ricotta pancakes, chopped salad and short rib ragu.

**Please note that King's Highway operates on a "first come first served" basis between 7 am & 5 pm except for parties of 10 or more

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(760) 969-5777
Website
http://www.kingshighwaydiner.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Robert Kingman
Catering
Contact our Sales Department at 760-325-9900 ext. 2104
Private party facilities
King's Highwway Restaurant, the Amigo Bar and Ace Hotel are built on community, neighbors and friends. Our private dining choices embrace these attitudes so look to us for the out of the ordinary memories that last a lifetime.

Location
701 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Area
Palm Springs
Cross Street
Camino Real
Parking details
Parking is available on site for our guests!
Public transit
Not 50 feet from our Front Door is a Palm Springs Bus stop. Save a little gas and help our community, ride the bus to visit us!
Entertainment
At Ace Hotel Palm Springs we collaborate with friends to curate amazing music for the lobby and poolside. Almost every night there's something going on at the Amigo Room bar — live music, DJs, trivia, crafting, karaoke, comedians and performance artists. And it's open late, so join the party whenever. We also throw parties with live music and DJs during Coachella, Pride Weekend, White Party and Dinah Shore.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Bottomless Fried Chicken Sundays
Multiple dates available
King’s Highway is cooking up a new weekly tradition. Join us every Sunday from 5PM - CLOSE for endless fried chicken with all the fixings – cornbread, mashed potatoes and green beans. This is available for dine-in only, and supply is limited. Reservations are highly recommended.

Offers

Fabulous Monday Night Bingo in Kings Highway!
Multiple dates available
Mon - 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
A night of sass, song, and showbiz razzle-dazzle with your host Bella Da Ball! 7pm-9pm Reservations Required. $30 minimum spend per guest.

Popular dishes

Hummus & Market VegetablesUSD 16.00
charred bell pepper, butter olive, california spice blend, crudite, pita
Fried CauliflowerUSD 13.00
chipotle aioli, green goddess dressing
Beer Battered Onion RingsUSD 13.00
rosemary salt, lemon, herb aioli
Popcorn ChickenUSD 17.00
chipotle aioli, chopped bacon, green onion

Salads

HarvestUSD 16.00
golden beets, diced yam, wine poached pears, candy striped beets, point reyes blue cheese, apple cider honey vinaigrette
CaesarUSD 16.00
little gem, meyer lemon, grana padano, croutons
ChoppedUSD 24.00
blackened chicken, corn, tomato, cucumber, oaxaca cheese, cilantro lime dressing

Mains

Portobello BurgerUSD 22.00
crumbed mushroom, red cabbage and apple slaw, mustard mayo potato polenta bun, onion rings
Fish TacosUSD 22.00
mahi mahi, corn tortilla, cabbage, avocado salsa, citrus crema
Fried Chicken SandwichUSD 22.00
brioche bun, special sauce, tomato, butter lettuce, house pickles
Twin Palms BurgerUSD 24.00
6oz beef patty, munster, yellow cheddar, lettuce, grilled onion, diner spread | + make it vegan
Loaded Potato and Corn ChowderUSD 12.00
bacon, aged cheddar cheese, green onion
Hatch Chili Mac N CheeseUSD 25.00
house smoked chopped brisket, spicy vinegar bbq sauce
Steelhead TroutUSD 32.00
wild rice, kabocha squash puree, roasted delicata, citrus date salsa, radish sprouts
Roast ChickenUSD 28.00
mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans
Grilled 10oz Bone In Pork ChopUSD 29.00
mac n’ cheese, corn on the cob
Smoked MeatloafUSD 26.00
mashed potatoes, roasted carrots
12oz SirloinUSD 36.00
rosemary fries, tarragon compound butter

Sides

Roasted VegetablesUSD 10.00
Mashed PotatoUSD 10.00
FriesUSD 8.00
Mac & CheeseUSD 12.00

Desserts

BanoffeeUSD 16.00
banana, graham cracker, dulce de leche, chocolate shavings, whipped cream
Triple Chocolate CakeUSD 16.00
chocolate sponge cake, dark chocolate mousse, berries, vanilla custard, whipped cream
New York CheesecakeUSD 16.00
graham cracker, raspberry coulis
Apple Cranberry CrostataUSD 16.00
cinnamon ice cream

Specialty Shakes

DateUSD 12.00
medjool dates, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream
StrawberryUSD 12.00
summer strawberries, strawberry ice cream, whipped cream
ChocolateUSD 12.00
chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, more chocolate

What 890 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Child-friendly
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

King's Highway offers a distinctive dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." This quirky, "funky diner" is praised for its craft cocktails and foodie menu. Highlights include the Sunday bottomless fried chicken special and a nostalgic atmosphere. While some dishes received mixed reviews, overall, it's a "hidden gem" worth exploring.

890 Reviews

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Mary
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It’s always a delight at the Kings Highway. Staff is always really cool. The Amigo room is under construction, so we hope that 70’s retro feel doesn’t change. Also nice to sit and have a beer or cocktail by the pool
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Pablo
Chicago
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Was disappointed with our experience on Christmas Day Dinner. Starting with arrival and staff ignoring us as we stood next to them to check in for our reservation. After being seated for 10 minutes we were finally greeted by a server, then notified that the bar was closed and which they did not notified in advance when making reservations, but we still presented with a cocktail menu. They only offered beer and wine service during dinner. Our pre-fix entree came out cold and well done. No apology was extended by our server. Pork chop was over cooked, tough and served warm. Desert was never brought out for pre-fix, we had to remind our server and when it was brought, it was cold. This seemed to be the theme for the night. The Staff seemed more concerned with leaving and dropping our check(as a server was overheard saying, did you drop their check yet) instead of making sure our experience was a great one. I am a big fan of the hotel and coming for breakfast and lunch. Unfortunately dinner missed all the marks of making a great holiday experience. At least the live music offset the dining experience.
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seleta
VIP
Seattle
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Every time we give this place a chance, it’s because we’ve forgotten how bad it is. The roast chicken had skin like rubber, gravy paste, and mushy green beans. The one star is for the mashed potatoes, which were ok. $50 per person with a ridiculous 3% fee added to the bill for no obvious reason is a sham. If you’re going to spend money, go to Mr Lyons. If you’re in the mood for a diner, go to Elmer’s.
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Bullrage22
Charleston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What could be better than Drag Bingo on Monday night? We arrived early, and the staff gave us the lowdown and what to expect! Friendly staff and accommodating. Bingo was the bonus and kept everyone entertained while meals and drinks were served. I enjoyed the Monday night chicken special and my wife had the loaded soup. I was lucky enough to wine bingo twice so desserts were on the house. Overall, a fun spot for visitors and locals alike. Would make a return trip.
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Martin
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The bottom less fried chicken was great. Will definitely go back on a Sunday night for the chicken
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Barbara
VIP
Brighton
29 reviews
2.0
29 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We have always loved King’s Highway and the scene at the Ace. Renovations going on now walled off access to the pool bar and Amigos is being redone. No Photo Booth anymore. The place was dead, empty, food was just okay. The server didn’t offer us a second round of drinks at any point and was largely inattentive. The manager did pop by once to ask if all was okay but we had just been sitting around for so long we didn’t even bother, we just wanted to go. There were 6 of us and they added an automatic service charge which maybe explains the inattentive service, the tip was guaranteed. They also charge a 3% fee on top. Probably won’t go back which is sad because we have been going there since they opened.
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Jessica
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
There was a live musician who was HORRIBLE. Will also say they seemed incredulous that we’d made a dinner reservation for the patio during the live musician, even though they advertise it. They didn’t have any of the beer on the beer menu, and I they also gave us a menu that said outdoor patio food (where we were seated) from 3-10pm (our reservation was for 6:45pm), and they said they weren’t serving any of that food. The food we did eat was some great (popcorn chicken and burger), some good (baked chicken, green beans, fries), some mediocre (steak), and some bad (tater tots). Found this place on a Time Out Top 18 in Palm Springs, so surprised it was so inconsistent.
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Carrie
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very nostalgic and very cool restaurant. A but pricey than your regular diner
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Daphne
Raleigh
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed the meal and the space. Service was excellent!
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Brian
VIP
Central Coast
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sunday’s Bottomless Fried Chicken dinner is a great deal. The meal is very generous with cornbread, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy and all the fried chicken you want. Service was excellent and quick. We were served and before even finishing the big portion of fried chicken were offered more. The variety of pieces included both white and dark meat and it was very good. We would definitely go again and hope they continue the bottomless chicken dinners!
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FAQs

King's Highway offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 969-5777.

King's Highway is rated 4.1 stars by 890 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

28 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

701 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Camino Real
Area
Palm Springs
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available on site for our guests!
Public transit
Not 50 feet from our Front Door is a Palm Springs Bus stop. Save a little gas and help our community, ride the bus to visit us!
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Robert Kingman
Entertainment
At Ace Hotel Palm Springs we collaborate with friends to curate amazing music for the lobby and poolside. Almost every night there's something going on at the Amigo Room bar — live music, DJs, trivia, crafting, karaoke, comedians and performance artists. And it's open late, so join the party whenever. We also throw parties with live music and DJs during Coachella, Pride Weekend, White Party and Dinah Shore.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kingshighwaydiner.com/
Phone number
(760) 969-5777
Catering
Contact our Sales Department at 760-325-9900 ext. 2104
Private party facilities
King's Highwway Restaurant, the Amigo Bar and Ace Hotel are built on community, neighbors and friends. Our private dining choices embrace these attitudes so look to us for the out of the ordinary memories that last a lifetime.

King's Highway

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Bottomless Fried Chicken Sundays

Fabulous Monday Night Bingo in Kings Highway!

Burger Night

Caesar Salad

Farmer Salad

Specials

Roast ChickenUSD 21.00

Fish TacosUSD 21.00

Smoked MeatloafUSD 21.00

Burger NightUSD 21.00

Fish of the DayUSD 21.00

Bottomless Fried ChickenUSD 28.00

Starters

Hummus & Market VegetablesUSD 16.00

Fried CauliflowerUSD 13.00

Beer Battered Onion RingsUSD 13.00

Popcorn ChickenUSD 17.00

Salads

HarvestUSD 16.00

CaesarUSD 16.00

ChoppedUSD 24.00

Mains

Portobello BurgerUSD 22.00

Fish TacosUSD 22.00

Fried Chicken SandwichUSD 22.00

Twin Palms BurgerUSD 24.00

Loaded Potato and Corn ChowderUSD 12.00

Hatch Chili Mac N CheeseUSD 25.00

Steelhead TroutUSD 32.00

Roast ChickenUSD 28.00

Grilled 10oz Bone In Pork ChopUSD 29.00

Smoked MeatloafUSD 26.00

12oz SirloinUSD 36.00

Sides

Roasted VegetablesUSD 10.00

Mashed PotatoUSD 10.00

FriesUSD 8.00

Mac & CheeseUSD 12.00

Desserts

BanoffeeUSD 16.00

Triple Chocolate CakeUSD 16.00

New York CheesecakeUSD 16.00

Apple Cranberry CrostataUSD 16.00

Specialty Shakes

DateUSD 12.00

StrawberryUSD 12.00

ChocolateUSD 12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does King's Highway offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is King's Highway restaurant rated?

Is King's Highway currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information