Navigator at the Palm Springs Surf Club

4.8

14 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Innovative
Charming
Kid-friendly

The Navigator Restaurant at the Palm Springs Surf Club blends international cuisine with coastal-inspired dining. Nestled within the luxurious Palm Springs Surf Club, it offers stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains and a menu focused on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients with global surfing influences. Executive Chef Michael Hung adds inventive twists to elevated coastal dishes. The restaurant’s design mixes mid-century modern architecture with tropical elements, creating a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. The bar highlights hand-crafted creative cocktails with tropical infusions and artisanal spirits. The Surf Club's iconic surfing pool enhances the coastal vibe and provides a oceanic inspired ambiance. Overall, Navigator offers an elevated yet effortlessly cool dining experience in Palm Springs.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 205-3634
Website
http://palmspringssurfclub.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1500 S Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92264-3505
Neighborhood
Palm Springs
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Olive and Herb Dinner Rolls$10.00
Tomato Jam | California EV Olive Oil
Potato and Salt Cod Croquettes$10.00
Saffron Garlic Aioli
Crispy Wagyu Beef Cigars$12.00
Sumac Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Cast Iron Baked Flaky Flatbread$12.00
Spiced Coconut Dipping Sauce
Charcuterie Board$24.00
Duck Prosciutto | Dry Cured Chorizo | Country Pate | Classic Accompaniments

Appetizers

Chopped Little Gem Salad$16.00
Crudite of Seasonal Vegetables | Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette | Ricotta Salata Cheese
Field Green Salad$16.00
Golden Beets | Fennel | Breakfast Radish | Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette
Butter Beans Stewed in Tomato$16.00
Kalamata Olives | Fennel | Grilled Sourdough Bread
A Pair of Chicken Fried Quails$25.00
Buttermilk Brined | House Honey Chili Sauce
Garlic Shrimp Skewers$19.00
Shell On and Split | Koshihikari Rice | Lightly Pickled English Cucumber

Mains

Grilled Half Sonoma Chicken$29.00
Brown Sugar and Soy Marinade | Herb Salad | Natural Jus
10-oz Crispy Pork Schnitzel$32.00
White Cabbage Slaw | Ginger Vinaigrette | Katsu Sauce
Seabass Grilled on Banana Leaf$32.00
Achiote Rub | Sweet Pepper Escabeche
Vegan Stuffed Pepper$28.00
Chorizo Spiced Impossible Meat | Brown Rice and Kale
8-oz Pan Roasted Bavette Steak$32.00
Tomato Jam | Lightly Curried Bearnaise Sauce
Pan Roasted Whole Rainbow Trout$36.00
Pickled Sweet Onion | Pimenton Salsa Roja

Sides

Buttery Potato Puree | Chives$11.00
Roasted Late Season Squash | Garlic and Herbs$9.00
Grilled Broccolini | Charred Lemon | Garum$9.00
Roasted Young Carrots | Sumac Spiced Yogurt$9.00
Cous Cous | Sauteed Mushrooms | Golden Raisins | Pistachios$12.00

Large

20-oz Ribeye Steak$145.00
Bone Marrow Gremolata | Natural Jus

Sweets

Portuguese Egg Custard Tart$11.00
Asian Pear | Whipped Crème Fraiche
Valrhona Dark Chocolate Mousse$14.00
Crunchy Toffee | Lightly Sweetened Whip Cream
Classic Apple Cobbler$12.00
Caramel Sauce | Vanilla Ice Cream | Streusel

What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Kid-friendly
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Innovative
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Kid-friendly
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Innovative

Review summary

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Navigator at the Palm Springs Surf Club offers a "beautiful restaurant" experience with "wonderful food" in a lovely indoor/outdoor setting. Highlights include the "incredible" pastrami hash and "innovative" cocktails. Guests praise the attentive service and enjoyable ambiance. While some mention a limited menu, overall, it's a "great new addition" to the Palm Springs dining scene.

14 Reviews

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Ron
VIP
Palm Springs
76 reviews
5.0
76 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As locals, we had to give Navigator a try. It did not disappoint. We enjoyed lunch on their comfortable, shaded patio. Water, mountains and beautiful grounds were more than inviting. We enjoyed the burger, the turkey club and tuna melt. Ample portions and nicely plated. Service was friendly and professional. The management team checked on each of the tables and made us feel like VIP’s. Interior space is chic and California modern. We were impressed and look forward to our return.
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Diego
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience with an incredible team! They made my first dinner in PS a memorable one.
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William
San Diego
88 reviews
5.0
88 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Talk about a hidden gem! This was our first visit but it won’t be our last! Everyone on staff couldn’t have been more welcoming: Anthony, the beverage mgr and Dylan the bartender made us feel like family. The hostess was also outstanding and I’m sorry I didn’t get her name. The food was prepared perfectly. We had the pork schnitzel that was tasty and plentiful and the steak bavette, also delicious. We look forward to a great casual but upscale place with great food and nice people working there!
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Eric
VIP
Los Angeles
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant, wonderful food. If you go at brunch, try the pastrami hash. Incredible. Cameron, who manages it, is so lovely and warm. This is a yet-to-be-discovered gem.
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Staci
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful room. Great service. Delicious food! Must check it out.
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Victoria
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s in an out of the way place but, once in it, it has a nice ambiance you wouldn’t expect. Good food and service. Very generous with the dessert. Would go back and try brunch and watch the surfers Highly recommend
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Kasra
VIP
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing venue with great food, service and ambiance! Will certainly be back our next time in Palm Springs…thanks to the wonderful staff!
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sibel
VIP
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
👍…. Great service . Nice ambiance . Pools are nice too and.
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kathy
Minneapolis
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful outdoor patio - we could watch the surfers with mountains in the background. Our waiter was really nice and very helpful - suggested entrees when we asked his opinion, was on top of everything. Our entrees were a salmon & vegetable bowl, honey glazed sweet potatoes (delicious), and a burger with waffle fries. Dessert: dark chocolate mousse with whipped cream & toffee honeycomb. We’ll definitely go back, and will bring friends. Ambiance was fun and the place is beautiful. We got to walk around and check out the cabana areas, the surfer pool, water slides. It’s a well thought out facility.
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David
VIP
Palm Springs
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a GREAT new addition to the Palm Springs dining scene! The indoor/outdoor space is gorgeous, the food is yummy and the service was excellent - especially for a new restaurant. I loved the schnitzel, the chicken was tasty and the charred broccolini was amazing. Cocktails were innovative. Will def go back!
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FAQs

Navigator at the Palm Springs Surf Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 205-3634.

Navigator at the Palm Springs Surf Club is rated 4.8 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Navigator at the Palm Springs Surf Club

1500 S Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92264-3505

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Palm Springs
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://palmspringssurfclub.com/
Phone number
(760) 205-3634

Navigator at the Palm Springs Surf Club

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Finger Foods

Olive and Herb Dinner Rolls$10.00

Potato and Salt Cod Croquettes$10.00

Crispy Wagyu Beef Cigars$12.00

Cast Iron Baked Flaky Flatbread$12.00

Charcuterie Board$24.00

Appetizers

Chopped Little Gem Salad$16.00

Field Green Salad$16.00

Butter Beans Stewed in Tomato$16.00

A Pair of Chicken Fried Quails$25.00

Garlic Shrimp Skewers$19.00

Mains

Grilled Half Sonoma Chicken$29.00

10-oz Crispy Pork Schnitzel$32.00

Seabass Grilled on Banana Leaf$32.00

Vegan Stuffed Pepper$28.00

8-oz Pan Roasted Bavette Steak$32.00

Pan Roasted Whole Rainbow Trout$36.00

Sides

Buttery Potato Puree | Chives$11.00

Roasted Late Season Squash | Garlic and Herbs$9.00

Grilled Broccolini | Charred Lemon | Garum$9.00

Roasted Young Carrots | Sumac Spiced Yogurt$9.00

Cous Cous | Sauteed Mushrooms | Golden Raisins | Pistachios$12.00

Large

20-oz Ribeye Steak$145.00

Sweets

Portuguese Egg Custard Tart$11.00

Valrhona Dark Chocolate Mousse$14.00

Classic Apple Cobbler$12.00

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