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Dining Out for New Year's Eve
PALM SPRINGS

Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in Palm Springs to ring in the New Year.

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Acqua Pazza California
13/20
The River
71800 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this Cali bistro has a full bar and an all-day happy hour. More...

bluEmber California
12/20
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
41000 Bob Hope Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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This hotel restaurant’s eclectic menu is anchored by its emphasis on local products. More...

Circa 59 California
13/20
Dining Room at Circa 59, Palm Springs, CA Riviera Palm Springs
1600 N. Indian Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Bedecked in black and red, Circa 59 presents a dramatic setting for dining at the Riviera Palm Springs. More...

Citron California
14/20
Dining Room at Citron, Palm Springs, CA Viceroy Palm Springs
415 S. Belardo Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Hip mingles with cool at this Palm Springs hotel, restaurant and bar scene. More...

Copley's on Palm Canyon Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Copley 621 N. Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Receive the star treatment with a creative menu served in the former home of the legendary Cary Grant. More...

Cork Tree California
14/20
Dining Room at Cork Tree, Palm Desert, CA Desert Springs Marketplace
74950 Country Club Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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An emphasis on California wine and food drives this dining spot, and its bar scene bustles. More...

Cuistot California
14/20
Dining Room at Cuistot, Palm Desert, CA 72595 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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An innovative, eclectic spot, complete with dinnertime set-price menus. More...

Desert Sage California
14/20
Dining Room at Desert Sage, La Quinta, CA 78085 Avenida La Fonda
La Quinta, CA 92253
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Contemporary cuisine and Southwestern elegance. More...

Firecliff California
14/20
Dining Room at Firecliff, Palm Desert, CA 73725 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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A subtle blend of culinary influences makes this upscale location one of the most interesting dining experiences in Palm Desert. More...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steakhouse
13/20
71800 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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Enjoy USDA Prime corn-fed beef aged and hand-cut daily on-site. More...

The Grove Artisan Kitchen Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at The Grove Artisan Kitchen, Indian Wells, CA Miramonte Resort & Spa
45000 Indian Wells Ln.
Indian Wells, CA 92210
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Farm-to-fork dining in a relaxed resort setting. More...

Jackalope Ranch Southwestern
13/20
80400 U.S. Hwy. 111
Indio, CA 92201
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Enjoy low and slow-cooked barbecue, grilled seafood and a long list of other options inside the ever-popular Jackalope Ranch. More...

Jillian's Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Jillian 74-155 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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A desert-establishment favorite, Jillian’s draws its menu from northern Italy, southern France and the U.S. More...

Johannes Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Johannes, Palm Springs, CA 196 S. Indian Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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A cosmopolitan menu that also lets the chef’s Austrian roots show to great effect. More...

La Spiga Ristorante Italiano Italian
14/20
Dining Room at La Spiga Ristorante Italiano, Palm Desert, CA 72557 Hwy. 111
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Vince Cultraro’s creative and subtle Italian food shines under a Tuscan sun. More...

Lavender Bistro California
14/20
Dining Room at Lavender Bistro, La Quinta, CA 78073 Calle Barcelona
La Quinta, CA 92253
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This Cal-Med bistro is relaxed and elegant, and offers an adventurous yet affordable menu. More...

Le Vallauris French
14/20
Dining Room at Le Vallauris, Palm Springs, CA 385 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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This classic Palm Springs hideaway offers a Provençal-like setting that pairs well with updated French classics. More...

Lulu California Bistro California
13/20
200 S. Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Décor-to-dish creativity in downtown Palm Springs. More...

Melvyn's Restaurant Continental
12/20
Dining Room at Melvyn Ingleside Inn
200 W. Ramon Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
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Melvyn’s offers a taste of the dining scene the Rat Pack knew and the young Los Angeles crowd has rediscovered. More...

Mister Parker's French
13/20
Dining Room at Mister Parker Parker Palm Springs
4200 E. Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
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A fun room with a reliable menu, Mister Parker’s is a great place for an upscale romantic evening or a relaxed, intimate party. More...

Morgan's in the desert Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Morgan La Quinta Resort & Club
49499 Eisenhower Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
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This showplace restaurant offers the innovative cuisine of chef Jimmy Schmidt. More...

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Pacifica Seafood Restaurant, Palm Desert, CA The Garden
73505 El Paseo, Ste. F2608
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Pacifica offers carefully honed classics and imaginative surprises. More...

Pomme Frite Belgian
12/20
256 S. Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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This is as close as you can get in the desert to the authentic small-town Belgian or French bistro experience. More...

The Purple Palm Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at The Purple Palm, Palm Springs, CA Colony Palms Hotel
572 N. Indian Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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A charming little poolside restaurant offers food that is good enough to match the setting. More...

Roy's Hawaii Regional
14/20
71959 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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This desert outpost of Roy Yamaguchi’s culinary empire combines Yamaguchi classics with seasonally changing dishes. More...

Spencer's American
14/20
Dining Room at Spencer Palm Springs Tennis Club
701 W. Baristo Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Spencer's offers the quintessential desert setting for an al fresco breakfast, lunch or dinner. More...

Trio Restaurant American
13/20
Dining Room at Trio Restaurant, Palm Springs, CA 707 N. Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Sophisticated American comfort food and accessible pricing has made this smart bistro a busy rendezvous for both locals and visitors. More...

The Tropicale Restaurant & Coral Seas Lounge Eclectic
13/20
330 E. Amado Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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The bustling ambience, eclectic menu, and small plates served in the lounge make this a popular rendezvous for locals and visitors. More...

Wally's Desert Turtle Continental
14/20
Dining Room at Wally 71-775 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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A family-run restaurant serving impressive continental fare, with a topnotch wine list to match. More...

Zin American Bistro American
14/20
Dining Room at Zin American Bistro, Palm Springs, CA 198 S. Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Zin offers simple, robust dishes with enough adventurousness to keep the interest level high. More...

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