Steve O's Favorites in Palm Springs
Food Scene
Large menu full of food for everyone's taste. Full bar and cute place. Always busy no matter what time of year!
353 locals recommend
Lulu California Bistro
200 S Palm Canyon DrLarge menu full of food for everyone's taste. Full bar and cute place. Always busy no matter what time of year!
It's a classic Palm Springs Burger joint. Order the sliders and if available, the cole slaw or potato salad are AMAZING!!!
72 locals recommend
Tyler's Burgers
149 S Indian Canyon DrIt's a classic Palm Springs Burger joint. Order the sliders and if available, the cole slaw or potato salad are AMAZING!!!
Thai Smile
100 S Indian Canyon DrBest Thai Food in town!
Awesome space (original Palm Springs Post Office). Fancy food and great drinks. No reservations required at the bar and the bar menu is amazing. Order yourself an 849 and don't drive after that!!!
123 locals recommend
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
849 N Palm Canyon DrAwesome space (original Palm Springs Post Office). Fancy food and great drinks. No reservations required at the bar and the bar menu is amazing. Order yourself an 849 and don't drive after that!!!
Great ambiance and amazing food. A little on the pricey side but, it's a great place to see and been seen!
262 locals recommend
The Tropicale Palm Springs
330 E Amado RdGreat ambiance and amazing food. A little on the pricey side but, it's a great place to see and been seen!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place, the food and the staff. They've been around since 1972 and it looks like time hasn't passed. Great for breakfast lunch and dinner. BEST Long Island Ice Tea anywhere! Oh... and they make the most amazing cakes anywhere in Palm Springs!
58 locals recommend
Billy Reed's Restaurant & Bar
1800 N Palm Canyon DrLOVE LOVE LOVE this place, the food and the staff. They've been around since 1972 and it looks like time hasn't passed. Great for breakfast lunch and dinner. BEST Long Island Ice Tea anywhere! Oh... and they make the most amazing cakes anywhere in Palm Springs!
We love this place because it’s a hole in the wall. Great margaritas, great authentic food and great prices!
26 locals recommend
Loco Charlie's Mexican Grill
1751 N Sunrise WayWe love this place because it’s a hole in the wall. Great margaritas, great authentic food and great prices!
Fantastic gorgeous space and delicious food. Great drinks and a little pricy but the portions are large. You won’t leave hungry!
70 locals recommend
Boozehounds Palm Springs
2080 North Palm Canyon DriveFantastic gorgeous space and delicious food. Great drinks and a little pricy but the portions are large. You won’t leave hungry!
We absolutely love this place, cute restaurant, great bar, great food and great service! Not to crazy price wise but, it’s no Denny’s!
55 locals recommend
1501 Uptown gastropub
1501 North Palm Canyon DriveWe absolutely love this place, cute restaurant, great bar, great food and great service! Not to crazy price wise but, it’s no Denny’s!
This is our favorite Mexican restaurant if you’re looking for upscale food. Amazing crafted dishes, great unusual taco selection and super crafted drinks. Order the flight of margaritas! You won’t go wrong!
117 locals recommend
Tac/Quila
415 N Palm Canyon DrThis is our favorite Mexican restaurant if you’re looking for upscale food. Amazing crafted dishes, great unusual taco selection and super crafted drinks. Order the flight of margaritas! You won’t go wrong!
Great for breakfast. Nothing fancy but food food! Upstairs and large restaurant. The also do a Drag Queen bingo..
47 locals recommend
Wilma & Frieda's
155 S Palm Canyon DrGreat for breakfast. Nothing fancy but food food! Upstairs and large restaurant. The also do a Drag Queen bingo..
WOW! Amazing food. You have to love Vietnamese street food. Expect they brought it to an amazing level of quality and flavors! They don’t take reservations, and it’s worth an hour wait…not cheap
189 locals recommend
Rooster And The Pig
356 South Indian Canyon DriveWOW! Amazing food. You have to love Vietnamese street food. Expect they brought it to an amazing level of quality and flavors! They don’t take reservations, and it’s worth an hour wait…not cheap
Don’t waste your time here. Over rated. Over priced. Bad service. Go to Denny’s instead
259 locals recommend
Cheeky's
622 N Palm Canyon DrDon’t waste your time here. Over rated. Over priced. Bad service. Go to Denny’s instead
AMAZING SUSHI. The current Mexican owner was the Prior Japanese owners Sous chef and brought the place. The combination of Mexican and Japanese flavors melded together are outrages. Hole in the wall and about 15 minute drive but 100% worth it!
Memo's Sushi
68 655 Ramon RoadAMAZING SUSHI. The current Mexican owner was the Prior Japanese owners Sous chef and brought the place. The combination of Mexican and Japanese flavors melded together are outrages. Hole in the wall and about 15 minute drive but 100% worth it!
Great place for brunch. Great and very fresh food. Full bar and a cute spot.
201 locals recommend
Farm
6 La PlazaGreat place for brunch. Great and very fresh food. Full bar and a cute spot.
This is a tiny tiki bar. Amazing well prepared cocktails with the finest ingredients. It truly is a find. We love going there in the middle of the day, it’s pitch black inside and overall great experience.
119 locals recommend
Bootlegger Tiki
1101 N Palm Canyon DrThis is a tiny tiki bar. Amazing well prepared cocktails with the finest ingredients. It truly is a find. We love going there in the middle of the day, it’s pitch black inside and overall great experience.
High end craft cocktail bar located in the uptown design district. Before you go check their website for reservations. Tailor
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12 locals recommend
Tailor Shop
140 West Vía LolaHigh end craft cocktail bar located in the uptown design district. Before you go check their website for reservations. Tailor
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Awesome and old time Palm Springs favourite! The interior is gorgeous and You'd expect Frank himself to be seated in a booth somewhere. Amazing food and perfect Martinis
162 locals recommend
Mr. Lyons
233 E Palm Canyon DrAwesome and old time Palm Springs favourite! The interior is gorgeous and You'd expect Frank himself to be seated in a booth somewhere. Amazing food and perfect Martinis
We love this little Speakeasy Bar. It directly next door to My Lyons and they make delicious craft cocktails. Small and intimate and gorgeous
44 locals recommend
Seymour's
233 E Palm Canyon DrWe love this little Speakeasy Bar. It directly next door to My Lyons and they make delicious craft cocktails. Small and intimate and gorgeous
Another fantastic and gorgeous Bar (directly acress the street from Eight49. Crft cocktail, dark setting and a great place to meet friends for a pre dinner drink
52 locals recommend
Truss & Twine
800 N Palm Canyon DrAnother fantastic and gorgeous Bar (directly acress the street from Eight49. Crft cocktail, dark setting and a great place to meet friends for a pre dinner drink
Fantastic and delicious food. Great upscale service. Great wine selection and a great place for a fancy dinner or celebrations!
106 locals recommend
LG's Prime Steakhouse
78525 CA-111Fantastic and delicious food. Great upscale service. Great wine selection and a great place for a fancy dinner or celebrations!
Trendy sushi restaurant in Palm Springs. Make reservations early as it is a small space.
131 locals recommend
Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
1556 N Palm Canyon DrTrendy sushi restaurant in Palm Springs. Make reservations early as it is a small space.
Inside the Hilton Hotel. Started at as a favorite spot at Thursday nights Village Fest
19 locals recommend
The Heyday
1550 North Palm Canyon DriveInside the Hilton Hotel. Started at as a favorite spot at Thursday nights Village Fest
Blended Japanese and French cuisine. Small restaurant so make reservations early.
19 locals recommend
French Miso Cafe
19 La PlazaBlended Japanese and French cuisine. Small restaurant so make reservations early.
Inside Holiday House Boutique Hotel. Don’t miss their signature fried chicken platter.
6 locals recommend
The Pantry
171-199 S Belardo RdInside Holiday House Boutique Hotel. Don’t miss their signature fried chicken platter.
Best bagels in Palm Springs. Get there early because they’re a local favorite and sell out.
72 locals recommend
Townie Bagels | Bakery | Cafe
650 E Sunny Dunes RdBest bagels in Palm Springs. Get there early because they’re a local favorite and sell out.
Exclusively Vegan restaurant. It’s located in a warehouse district so it’s. Little off the beaten path but very well worth it.
62 locals recommend
Chef Tanya's Kitchen
706 S Eugene RdExclusively Vegan restaurant. It’s located in a warehouse district so it’s. Little off the beaten path but very well worth it.
Poultry focused craft crepes. Local favorite with window service hidden in a south Palm Springs alley
25 locals recommend
Gabino's Creperie
170 East Palm Canyon DrivePoultry focused craft crepes. Local favorite with window service hidden in a south Palm Springs alley
Jonathan Adler designed wine bar inside the Parker hotel. Great small plates.
35 locals recommend
Counter Reformation
4200 E Palm Canyon DrJonathan Adler designed wine bar inside the Parker hotel. Great small plates.
This is the sister restaurant to Tac/Quila with a very similar menu except that it’s in a much nicer location. Great view of our mountains, The Marilyn Statue and they also serve a delicious Margarita Flight! Make reservations!
Clandestino
This is the sister restaurant to Tac/Quila with a very similar menu except that it’s in a much nicer location. Great view of our mountains, The Marilyn Statue and they also serve a delicious Margarita Flight! Make reservations!
Sightseeing
Great half day trip, AMAZING views of the coachella valley and a must if you've never been!
Don't eat at the cafeteria but definitely try the restaurant. If you're into hiking, this is the place to do it!!!
Remember it's always about 40 degrees cooler up at the top.
1213 locals recommend
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tram WayGreat half day trip, AMAZING views of the coachella valley and a must if you've never been!
Don't eat at the cafeteria but definitely try the restaurant. If you're into hiking, this is the place to do it!!!
Remember it's always about 40 degrees cooler up at the top.
What a great way to spend some quality time with the kids in the great environment! Great cause and a great experience for all!
889 locals recommend
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola AveWhat a great way to spend some quality time with the kids in the great environment! Great cause and a great experience for all!
Love this short hike. 1.2 miles up and back. There’s a gorgeous waterfall at the end and a great spot to swim on a hot day! $12.50 admission fee and worth the fee. Easy hike.
142 locals recommend
Tahquitz Canyon
Love this short hike. 1.2 miles up and back. There’s a gorgeous waterfall at the end and a great spot to swim on a hot day! $12.50 admission fee and worth the fee. Easy hike.
This is in the reservation ($9.00 per person fee) AMAZING. They have a bunch of trails and maps available. Gorgeous views and one of the few Palm Oasis in the world. Don’t miss this!!!
390 locals recommend
Indian Canyons
38520 South Palm Canyon DriveThis is in the reservation ($9.00 per person fee) AMAZING. They have a bunch of trails and maps available. Gorgeous views and one of the few Palm Oasis in the world. Don’t miss this!!!
Another great easy and gorgeous hiking area. About 15 minute drive and a 5 mile up the mountain. This used to be an old estuary and most of Palm Springs water comes from this river… great for kids.
103 locals recommend
Whitewater Preserve
9160 Whitewater Canyon RdAnother great easy and gorgeous hiking area. About 15 minute drive and a 5 mile up the mountain. This used to be an old estuary and most of Palm Springs water comes from this river… great for kids.
Gorgeous and very well maintained museum. Absolutely worth taking a stroll though it and having lunch at Persimmon (great food, especially pizzas)
602 locals recommend
Palm Springs Museum Trail
101 N Museum DrGorgeous and very well maintained museum. Absolutely worth taking a stroll though it and having lunch at Persimmon (great food, especially pizzas)
This is a fantastic spot. It’s the visitor center for Sunnylands, you can tour the spectacular gardens and center and definitely watch the video of the rest of the property.
42 locals recommend
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope DriveThis is a fantastic spot. It’s the visitor center for Sunnylands, you can tour the spectacular gardens and center and definitely watch the video of the rest of the property.
Really fun, a little sketchy no waiting list, first come first served but a great experience. Lots of fun for all ages
45 locals recommend
Off Road Rentals
59511 CA-111Really fun, a little sketchy no waiting list, first come first served but a great experience. Lots of fun for all ages
Thursday evening. They close down 10 blocks in the downtown area and lots of great food stalls, nick knacks and everything in between. Worth a stroll if you’re in town on a Thursday!
52 locals recommend
Villagefest Office Palm Springs
401 S Pavilion WayThursday evening. They close down 10 blocks in the downtown area and lots of great food stalls, nick knacks and everything in between. Worth a stroll if you’re in town on a Thursday!
This place is weird and trippy. The city wants them out of the city but until then, go and check this mess out! Mesmerizing for all ages. Try to get an appointment to actually see the inside of the property. They take a small donation
40 locals recommend
Robolights
1077 E Granvia ValmonteThis place is weird and trippy. The city wants them out of the city but until then, go and check this mess out! Mesmerizing for all ages. Try to get an appointment to actually see the inside of the property. They take a small donation
Great spot for good horseback riding. We’ll Maintained and a great selection of horses. Great trails to ride as well. Fun for everyone, I’d recommend start early in the morning
44 locals recommend
Smoke Tree Stables
2500 S Toledo AveGreat spot for good horseback riding. We’ll Maintained and a great selection of horses. Great trails to ride as well. Fun for everyone, I’d recommend start early in the morning
Spectacular and a great day trip! Take a cooler, snacks and spend a day driving through the park! Great hikes, amazing rock formations, and an must see if you’re this close! It’s a 45 minute drive from Palm Springs and a 6 hour round trip.
National parks fee of $30 per car at entrance.
1713 locals recommend
Joshua Tree National Park
Spectacular and a great day trip! Take a cooler, snacks and spend a day driving through the park! Great hikes, amazing rock formations, and an must see if you’re this close! It’s a 45 minute drive from Palm Springs and a 6 hour round trip.
National parks fee of $30 per car at entrance.