Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Palm Springs / Palm Desert? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Arnold Palmer's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (4699)

$31 to $50

American

La Quinta

About the restaurant

Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant features Progressive American cuisine, including fresh seafood, steaks, and some of Arnie’s great comfort foods. This one-of-a-kind restaurant features many indoor dining options, including multiple private rooms, a beautiful bar and lounge, and an impressive wine room that houses 2,500 bottles with a large table for special events up to 20 guests. The extensive newly remodeled patio (awarded 2022 top 100 outdoor dining restaurants in the country by open table diners) offers live entertainment every night featuring Mark Linford with stunning views of the Santa Rosa Mountains and breathtaking landscape.

Top review

DouglasVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We have dined here many times and have never been disappointed. The manager runs a tight ship and the service is excellent. We truly appreciate our server for many years, Cory, who is just top notch. The food never disappoints and is always tasty.

The Sandbar Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (153)

$31 to $50

American

La Quinta

About the restaurant

“Almost Four Decades of Desert Dining Excellence continues under a new helm”.

As the former owner of the Adobe Garden Hotel and Irongate Restaurant in Palm Desert, Cunard’s in La Quinta, Robert Cunard’s in Palm Desert, and The Prevue in Rancho Mirage, Robert Cunard’s reputation as a restaurateur is well-established in the Coachella Valley.

He rebuilt the Sandbar, and has remained true to his tradition of quality cuisine and impeccable service.

Robert will pass the Helm of The Sandbar to Waldo Cesoni, a local seasoned Restauranteur who is already serving the Coachella Valley with Waldo’s Ristorante and Backstreet Bistro on El Paseo.

“Bob and I share the same passion for taking care of our guests and treat every one as family”, The Sandbar will continue with the same philosophy and culture for many more years to come.

Bill Baker playing music starting at 6:00PM ~ Tuesday through Saturday.

Please say hi to Bob and Waldo

Looking forward to serving you soon and often.
Bob & Waldo

Top review

LindaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful experience! We were seated in the bar and with live multi was a little loud but we really enjoyed the evening

DSRT CLUB

4.8

4.8 (558)

$31 to $50

American

La Quinta

About the restaurant

DSRT CLUB! Another creation brought to you by the owners of RD RNNR. In developing a sister restaurant to RD RNNR, we set out to create a social club atmosphere that drew inspiration from the lore of Desert nostalgia. In our journey through the development of the name and design, we came across a true desert classic in The Desert Club. This vintage establishment was built in the late 1930’s and was closed up in the late 1980’s. With the 1940’s and 1950’s marking the major success of The Desert Club, we then envisioned a restaurant that brought back the swanky essence of those years here in the Desert.

With the intent to restore some vintage ADULT dining to the “cove”, our hope is to establish a feeling of upscale classic that is reminiscent of “nostalgic” Desert vibes. We are focused on offering a great feel in ambiance, amazing food and exceptional service all wrapped in a tight bow.

We look forward to dining with you!

Top review

VanessaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Best Branzino in the valley! The drinks were not prepared the usual way but we enjoyed our evening anyway.

Foxy's Kitchen + Bar

4.8

4.8 (328)

$50 and over

American

Rancho Mirage

About the restaurant

At Foxy's Kitchen + Bar, we believe that great food and great company go hand in hand. Our mission is to create memorable dining experiences by providing exceptional service and delicious cuisine, with a classic, old-school speakeasy vibe that will take you back to the good ole days, while listening to the best Foxy playlist on the planet. We are also committed to using only the freshest ingredients and supporting local farmers.

Top review

Bill

Dined 1 day ago

Great food and great service. Outstanding evening!

The Bistro - Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

4.8

4.8 (1205)

$31 to $50

American

Indio

About the restaurant

A world of flavor, textures and ambiance await you at the Bistro. Start your Bistro experience with a hand-crafted, specialty cocktail at the stunning mahogany bar.

The Bistro specializes in exciting, contemporary fine cuisine including succulent seafood and tantalizing sushi selections. You’ll also enjoy carefully dry-aged on site, hand-carved, premium USDA beef. The Bistro offers an enticing array of salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts, sure to impress the most discriminating of palates.

Guests have the option to dine inside with a view of the exhibition kitchen, or outside overlooking palm trees and a beautiful courtyard.

Reservations are recommended.

Top review

BRUCE and BARBARA

Dined 5 days ago

Best dining in years. So happy we chose The Bistro to celebrate our 51 years anniversary. Everyone and everything was 5 star including the chef. We felt cared about and honored and the food and dessert was unique and delicious. Thank you to everyone there for the hospitality and life long memories. We will be there again.

Discover more

Popular dish

Miso-Sake Glazed Chilean Sea Bass

Popular dish

Filet Mignon

The Pantry at Holiday House

4.7

4.7 (140)

$30 and under

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Serving our modern take on classic “Americana” cuisine, Executive Chef Jon Butler reinterprets the traditional resort menu using a fusion of new techniques and influences. Highlighting the abundance of fresh ingredients sourced from California and the vibrant Coachella Valley, our menu showcases the rich culinary heritage. From farm-fresh produce to locally sourced meats and artisanal cheeses, every ingredient reflects the essence of our locale.

PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the resort being Adults Only 21+, no one under 21 is allowed at the restaurant.

Top review

MichaelVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

An amazing event! Unforgettable! The best way to start my Palm Springs vaca!

Discover more

Experience

Family Style Fried Chicken Dinner

Experience

New Year's Eve at Holiday House Pantry Kitchen

The Hideout Kitchen + Bar

4.5

4.5 (98)

$30 and under

American

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Tucked away at The Gardens on El Paseo, The Hideout kitchen + bar offers flavors and inspirations of American food and drinks with a twist.

Our dining spaces are open and social, creating a versatile neighborhood place for you—and your taste buds—to play.

Whether you’re staying for breakfast, grabbing lunch, sitting down for dinner, staying for after-work drinks, or having a weekend brunch, we offer all-day menus for you to explore and enjoy!

Top review

JulieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Service was outstanding. Food was very good to excellent. The meatball and marinara appetizer was outstanding. I love good meatballs and have been searching for them in the area. Excited to have found them. So good, both the meatballs and the sauce. We "split" a salad and each of us got what I would call a full serving. Caesar dressing was light and delicious. We shared a pizza, which was good but undercooked and cheese heavy but that can easily be fixed with the way I would order in future. The sausage and pepper toppings were very good and flavor of crust was very good. We will make Hideout one of our regular spots. Highly recommend.

Spencer's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (9224)

$31 to $50

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Spencer's is an adult-oriented restaurant. We are sorry but we cannot accommodate children under 12 years old. Spencer's features an ambience that embodies the perfect blend of stylish elegance and comfortable informality. Join us for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or Brunch in our newly expanded indoor dining room or our award winning temperature controlled patio. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Spencer's offers a popular Palm Springs tradition of culinary excellence featuring a fresh approach to classic American cuisine. Locally voted Best Breakfast, Best Sunday Brunch, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Gluten Free, Best Power Lunch, Best Wine List, Best Chef, Best Caterer and Most Romantic, Spencer's is Palm Springs' "it" place for any occasions.

Top review

LarryVIP

Dined 6 days ago

met a friend from out of town here to have a lunch and great conversation, we were able to have that it was such a delight. i love to take friends to Spensers because we always get both great food and service. Thanks Spensers

Discover more

4.8

4.8 (37)

$30 and under

American

La Quinta

About the restaurant

Exciting News for Our Valued Guests!

We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in our journey—our rebrand!

We are proudly operating under our fresh, new name: The Local on 50th! This rebrand reflects our ever-growing vision and the expanded range of services we’re now offering, including the exciting news that we have our full liquor license.

But don't worry—our commitment to delivering the exceptional quality and service you love is stronger than ever.

Our new website www.thelocalon50th.com is up and being refined, but you can already reach us at local@thelocalon50th.com or give us a call at (760) 776-7030.

Thank you for your continued support! We can’t wait to welcome you to The Local on 50th and continue serving you in style!

Top review

SteveVIP

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

Excellent food, excellent drinks, excellent service, and great prices!

The Barn Kitchen at Sparrow's Lodge

4.6

4.6 (216)

$30 and under

American

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Adults Only 21+

Michelin Guide Recommended Restaurant for 2022, 2023 and 2024

The Barn Kitchen offers a refined take on rustic American cuisine. Executive Chef Jon Butler focuses on influences from the nearby Coachella Valley, and the Barn Kitchen brings small local farms and the unique aspects of the desert to classic American favorites. We aim to create simple, uncomplicated cuisine by showcasing fresh California ingredients. We invite all of our guests to make meaningful connections and savor each experience.

Top review

CarolVIP

Dined 5 days ago

This place has a really nice vibe to it and the menu is enough unusual to be very enjoyable. The setting is beautiful to go along with some really great food.

Discover more

Experience

New Years Eve at Sparrows Lodge

Experience

Christmas Dinner at Sparrows Lodge

Explore Diners' Choice best of Palm Springs / Palm Desert

Explore more Diners' Choice lists