Palm Springs restaurants showcase local cuisine, as well as classic favorites. There are so many options to choose from, allowing you to sample a different kind of food at every meal. Here are some casual options for laid-back meals.
1. Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro
Mercado Plaza / Mezzanine Level
155 South Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 778-6000
Matchbox serves fresh baked pizza from wood-burning ovens. Crispy, smoky crusts are the signature flavor of pies cooked at Matchbox. Each is made-to-order while you sit back, relax, and enjoy a cocktail in this hip atmosphere. The second half of the menu features sandwiches, fish, steak, and innovative salads.
2. Sherman’s Deli
401 Tahquitz Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 325-1199
Sherman’s has been family-owned and operated since 1953. This Kosher-style deli has a large, family-friendly menu. There’s something for every appetite. In addition to ranking as a landmark in the desert, Sherman’s was also voted 2009 Restaurant of the Year by the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce. The deli prides itself on serving the best and finest foods day-in and day-out.
3. Tony’s Pasta Mia
360 North Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 327-1773
Live music complements great Italian and continental food at Tony’s seven nights a week. Prime rib, shrimp scampi, and veal piccata are some Italian classics cooked to perfection. For desert, you can’t beat homemade Cannolis. Tony’s is celebrating its 20th year in business, and is also available for weddings, private parties, and special celebrations.
Check out the following Palm Springs restaurants for more up-scale occasions.
1. The Falls Prime Steakhouse & Martini Bar
155 South Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8664
The open-air bar at The Falls allows you to sip a martini under the breathtaking Palm Springs sky. Enjoy warm breezes as you overlook famous Palm Canyon Drive. The mouth-watering menu includes fresh seafood, perfectly seared steaks and tasty vegetables.
2. Pomme Frite
256 South Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 778-3727
Steamed black mussels and Flemish style beef stew have won over food critics at Pomme Frite. This eatery boasts an authentic European ambiance and will transport you into a café in Brussels. Wide selections of Belgian Beers, including Chimay, are on tap. French and California wines harmonize your meal.
3. Spencer’s Restaurant
701 West Baristo Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 327-3446
Offering a fresh approach to classic American, European, and Pacific Rim Cuisine, Spencer’s is the place for a stylish and elegant meal. Mountain views from beautiful patios create a serene setting as you enjoy calamari appetizers, risotto, or rack of lamb. Spencer’s is one of the finest Palm Springs restaurants.
