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Palm Springs Best Value Restaurants


Looking for a steal of a meal? For a gourmet experience that won't break the bank, check out these Best Value Restaurants in Palm Springs that give the most bang for the buck, including fine destinations where one can dine well for a reasonable price.

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

Babe's Barbecue
13/20
The River
71800 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760-346-8738
The atmosphere may be kitschy, but the barbecue is down-home delicious, including fall-off-the-bone baby-backs, chicken and tri-tip. More...

Cheeky's Breakfast
12/20
622 N. Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-327-7595
Good breakfasts and light, imaginative lunches are served in a bright, modern atmosphere. More...

Chez Pierre French
15/20
Dining Room at Chez Pierre, Palm Desert, CA 44250 Town Center Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-346-1818
An authentic French bistro in the desert, Chez Pierre features classic bistro dishes prepared with love and scrupulous care. More...

Frankie's Fresh Fish Fusion
13/20
Kristen Plaza
81944 U.S. Hwy. 111, Ste. A
Indio, CA 92201
760-342-2228
This may be the best deal in the Coachella Valley---an adventurous and palate-titillating dinner in a neighborhood joint in Indio for bargain prices. More...

French Corner Cafe French
12/20
Desert Crossing Center
72423 Hwy. 111
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-568-5362
A pleasant bistro finds a nice French niche with its distinguished pastries. More...

Las Casuelas Nuevas Mexican
10/20
70050 Hwy. 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760-328-8844
A noisy, spacious, fun-filled restaurant for all the Mexican standards. More...

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

Le Basil Vietnamese
12/20
Palms to Pines Shopping Center
72695 Hwy. 111, Ste. A10
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-773-1112
A Vietnamese-Thai bistro with an emphasis on the Vietnamese side of the menu. More...

Monsoon Indian
13/20
Blockbuster Shopping Center
555 S. Sunrise Way, Ste. 107
Palm Springs, CA 92264
760-325-2700
Good and authentic Indian cuisine at a low price, with a scrupulously vegetarian alternative menu. More...

POM American
13/20
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
84245 Indio Springs Pkwy.
Indio, CA 92203
800-827-2946
There's something for almost everyone at this elegantly designed and cleverly planned breakfast, lunch and dinner casino restaurant. More...

Ristorante Mamma Gina Italian
13/20
73705 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-568-9898
Homemade pastas, Tuscan specialties and house-made desserts including gelato and tiramisu. More...

Sense American
14/20
Dining Room at Sense, Palm Desert, CA 73675 Hwy. 111
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-341-2900
There's something for all appetites on the menu at this appealing Palm Desert restaurant, and all of it is lovingly prepared. More...

Solano's Bistro American
13/20
78110 Calle Estado
La Quinta, CA 92253
760-771-6655
This unpretentious but notable American bistro has a faithful clientele in the local country club set. 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
Spencer's offers relaxed lunches and glamorous dinners under the stars. More...

Tootie's Texas Barbeque Barbecue
Quick Bite
68703 Perez Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
760-202-6963
No flourishes, nothing fancy, but this Coachella Valley treasure contents itself with serving good East Texas barbecue and down-home pies. More...

Trio Restaurant American
13/20
707 N. Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-864-8746
Sophisticated American comfort food and accessible pricing has made this smart bistro a busy rendezvous for both locals and visitors. More...

Vicky's of Santa Fe American
11/20
Dining Room at Vicky 45-100 Club Dr
Indian Wells, CA 92210
760-345-9770
Reasonably priced seafood, steaks and chops in a warm, colorful Southwestern-style setting. 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
760-322-6300
Zin offers simple, robust dishes with enough adventurousness to keep the interest level high. More...

Zini Cafe Med Mediterranean
13/20
140 S. Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-325-9464
This relaxed sidewalk café and tapas bar offers vivid tastes at affordable prices. More...

 

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