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Best Palm Springs Outdoor Dining


Enjoy dining al fresco?  Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite, under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars. Be it a brunch in the breeze, sunset supper or long lunch, all of it tastes best outside. Visit a few of these top airy hot spots for the best outdoor dining in Palm Springs.


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Acqua Pazza California
13/20
The River
71800 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760-862-9800 | Menu
A contemporary California bistro with a raw bar, well-rounded wine list, enormous helpings and crowd-pleasing favorites. More...

Adobe Grill Mexican
13/20
Dining Room at Adobe Grill, La Quinta, CA La Quinta Resort & Club
49499 Eisenhower Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
760-564-4111 | Menu
Friendly service, authentic Mexican specialties and a variety of margaritas await you at the Adobe Grill. More...

Augusta Restaurant Mediterranean
13/20
Plaza Robergé
73951 El Paseo Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-779-9200 | Menu
This pretty outdoor restaurant does roaring lunchtime business and more ambitious, but quieter, evening service. More...

Blue Coyote Grill Southwestern
13/20
445 N. Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-327-1196 | Menu
A Southwestern favorite where live strolling guitarists accompany taquitos, nachos, fish tacos and other good-value dishes. More...

Cafe des Beaux Arts French
12/20
Dining Room at Cafe des Beaux Arts, Palm Desert, CA El Paseo
73640 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-346-0669 | Menu
French bistro with great people-watching. More...

Citron California
14/20
Dining Room at Citron, Palm Springs, CA Viceroy Palm Springs
415 S. Belardo Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-320-4117 | Menu
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
760-327-9555 | Menu
Chef Andrew Copley offers a creative menu in a picturesque setting, with Hawaiian-influenced fish dishes a particular pleasure. More...

Cuistot California
14/20
Dining Room at Cuistot, Palm Desert, CA 72595 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-340-1000 | Menu
An innovative, eclectic spot, complete with dinnertime set-price menus. 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
760-341-7200 | Menu
An ambitious yet affordable menu with a Mediterranean theme and a "farm to table" emphasis is well aimed to make this a destination dining spot. More...

Jackalope Ranch Southwestern
13/20
80400 U.S. Hwy. 111
Indio, CA 92201
760-342-1999 | Menu
Jackalope Ranch offers good barbecue, steaks and Southwestern food in the east end of the Coachella Valley. More...

Jake's Ready-To-Eat American
13/20
Dining Room at Jake 664 N. Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-327-4400 | Menu
Jake's fills a niche in the Palm Springs dining scene with gourmet take-out and fine dining. More...

Jillian's Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Jillian 74-155 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-776-8242 | Menu
A desert-establishment favorite, Jillian’s draws its menu from northern Italy, southern France and the U.S. 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
760-340-9318
Vince Cultraro’s creative and subtle Italian food shines under a Tuscan sun. More...

Las Casuelas Terraza Mexican
11/20
222 S. Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-325-2794 | Menu
Traditional Mexican dishes and California contemporary fare make this a downtown Palm Springs place to party. More...

Le Vallauris French
14/20
Dining Room at Le Vallauris, Palm Springs, CA 385 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
888-525-5852, 760-325-5059 | Menu
A vintage desert jewel has aged gracefully, offering a tastefully updated spin on the French classics. 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
760-674-8666 | Menu
Pacifica offers carefully honed classics and imaginative surprises. 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
800-557-2187 | Menu
A charming little poolside restaurant offers food that is good enough to match the setting. More...

Spencer's American
14/20
Dining Room at Spencer Palm Springs Tennis Club
701 W. Baristo Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-327-3446 | Menu
Spencer's offers relaxed lunches and glamorous dinners under the stars. More...

The Tropicale Restaurant & Lounge Eclectic
13/20
330 E. Amdado Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-866-1952 | Menu
The bustling ambience, eclectic menu, and small plates served in the lounge make this a popular rendezvous for locals and visitors. More...

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