Heads Up, Foodies! Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week Is May 31-June 9

There is more to Greater Palm Springs than sprawling resorts, green golf courses and an impressive art scene. This desert oasis is home to some of the best dining Southern California has to offer, and thanks to Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week, you can experience the unique culinary scene for yourself. This annual event returns May 31-June 9, offering foodies 10 days of pre-set menus and exclusive special dining offers. Whether you’re eager to try a few new eateries or simply looking to support the local community, here is where to eat during Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week this year.

 

Minerva’s at Life House Palm Springs

Restaurant Week Offering: $59 pre-set menu for two

Soak in the retro California vibes when you enjoy Minerva’s dinner for two during Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week. Sit under a shady umbrella as you kick things off with the stone-baked focaccia and bruschetta before enjoying the charcuterie board for your second course. Finally, patrons can choose between a market-fresh branzino or roasted eggplant parmesan as their main course, but if you truly want to enhance your experience, follow the suggested wine pairing for only $25 per person.

Location: Palm Springs

 

Sol Y Sombra

Restaurant Week Offering: $49 pre-set menu

Located at The Paloma Resort, Sol Y Sombra is a funky poolside restaurant that boasts a tapas-style menu with plenty of Spanish highlights. The Restaurant Week pre-fixe menu starts with your choice of tapas. Both the chicken and vegan empanadas come with two each, but the Spanish cucumber salad is a lighter and more refreshing option. Though the vegetarian paella is a great option for plant-based diners, the classic paella with chicken, pork and shrimp is a must-order entree. To wrap things up, cool off with a scoop of gelato or sorbet. 

Location: Cathedral City

 

Trio Restaurant

Restaurant Week Offering: $59 pre-set menu

Between the bright orange patio and classic American cuisine, Trio is a Downtown Palm Springs staple that has become a favorite of locals and visitors alike. This chef-driven restaurant is pulling out all of the stops for Restaurant Week, offering a three-course experience with plenty of delicious diversity. First course options include high-end dishes like Japanese A5 beef carpaccio and crab croquettes. Whether you prefer steak or seafood, Trio’s array of entrees covers all the bases, with a couple of favorites being the Tomahawk pork chop and prime New York strip.

Location: Palm Springs

 

PS Underground

Restaurant Week Offering: A Night at the Movies Experience

PS Underground is one of the most innovative and unique concepts to land in Greater Palm Springs. In honor of this legendary culinary week, PS Underground has set up a three-part “Night at the Movies” dinner and show. Upon arrival, guests will be seated and treated to a three-course meal that has been specially curated by PS Underground’s Chef Dave. And in order to keep patrons on their toes, the menu is kept a secret. After dinner, guests can enjoy cocktails, wine, and beer at the bar before enjoying a live show featuring talented performers bringing your favorite hits and classics back to life. 

Location: Palm Springs

 

Cowboy Cantina

Restaurant Week Offering: $49 pre-set menu

Located on El Paseo, Cowboy Catina is a country haven in the heart of Palm Desert. The Western-inspired interior and Southwestern cuisine are an ode to the lifestyle of Native Americans, American Cowboys and even the people of Mexico. Patterned booths, eye-catching artwork and industrial lighting fixtures set the scene for a meal that’ll make you want to tap your boots. For $49 per person, guests can enjoy a three-course experience that kicks off with a choice of queso fundido, a wedge salad or a Southwest Caesar. The Big Daddy’s BBQ platter is a filling entree that comes with smoked brisket, BBQ pulled pork, two smoked baby back ribs, mac-n cheese, green chile slaw and a slice of Texas toast.

Location: Palm Desert

 

533 Viet Fusion

Restaurant Week Offering: $39 pre-set menu

From Vietnamese fare to Thai food, 533 Viet Fusion is the ultimate place for Asian cuisine in Greater Palm Springs. The $39 restaurant week special allows you to choose between a multitude of dishes so you can create your ideal three-course dinner. The starters include mango summer rolls, chicken lemongrass meatballs or crispy egg rolls, while the entree options range from noodle dishes and curry to Vietnamese crepes. For dessert, keep things light with the coconut lime flan or indulge in the rich flourless chocolate cake.

Location: Palm Springs

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Cuistot

Restaurant Week Offering: $59 pre-set menu

Created by Chef-Owner Bernard Dervieux, Cuistot brings a true taste of France to Greater Palm Springs. This upscale establishment features a timeless interior with red curtains, stone walls, and classic white tablecloths. The special Restaurant Week menu allows patrons to experience the best of Cuistot for a fair price, and when it comes to your first course, you’ll have to make some hard decisions. Though the French onion soup never disappoints, the foie gras and duck mousse terrine is beyond decadent. From classic coq au vin to braised lamb leg, the entrees are nothing short of rich and hearty.

Location: Palm Desert

 

The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs

Restaurant Week Offering: $59 pre-set menu

Though The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente is best known for serving up quality cuts of tender and juicy meat, it’s offering a more seafood-focused menu for Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week. This special $59 pre-fixed menu kicks things off with a poached pear and spinach salad that is topped with candied pecans, shaved fennel, sharp goat cheese and a light red wine vinaigrette. The main course features an oven-roasted Halibut served Tuscan-style with sautéed black mussels, pancetta lardo, Cannellini beans, Napa cabbage and sun-dried tomato sauce. Sip on a glass of bubbles and end with a classic Paris-brest pastry! 

Location: Palm Springs

 

Cork & Fork

Restaurant Week Offering: $39 dinner + 15% off all bottles of wine

Cork & Fork is the perfect place for couples and groups seeking shared plates paired with great wines. The swanky, industrial interior sets the scene for a tasty three-course dinner ($39) during Restaurant Week, complete with an amuse bouche and dishes like grilled watermelon, Thai shrimp cakes, filet mignon tacos, veggie and kale dumplings and more. The dessert course features the gelato or sorbet of the day. However, if you don’t have a sweet tooth, you can forgo dessert and order two items from the first course!

Location: Indio

 

360 Sports at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs

Restaurant Week Offering: $35 pre-set menu

Craving a more casual dining experience at Agua Caliente? 360 Sports is a locally loved and laid-back sports bar where you can kick back with a crisp beer and dig into comforting cuisine. During Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week, enjoy a three-course meal for $35 featuring all of your favorite bar bites like tempura cauliflower and burgers. Plant-based diners can opt for the Impossible California burger, which is made with a plant-based patty, served on a multigrain Ciabatta roll, and topped with Swiss cheese, mushrooms, avocado, cucumber, sprouts and their special secret sauce.

Location: Palm Springs

 

La Quinta Brewing Co.

Restaurant Week Offering: $25 beer and appetizer special

Seeking something quick and casual? La Quinta Brewing Co.’s beloved taproom in Old Town La Quinta serves up some of the crispest and most thirst-quenching brews in the region. Though this place tends to be packed with locals craving a soft pretzel and IPA, the Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week special is upping the ante by offering two pints and two appetizers for only $25. From cheesy nachos to the massive pretzel with cheese and mustard, these classic pub bites are exactly what you’ll want to snack on while sipping your chosen pint. 

Location: Old Town La Quinta

 

Lulu California Bistro

Restaurant Week Offering: $25 pre-set lunch, $49 pre-set dinner

Whether you choose to sit in the buzzy dining room or out on the lively terrace, Lulu California Bistro is making its mark during Restaurant Week with top-notch lunch and dinner menus. Both pre-set menus are three courses, and some dishes, like the tropical caprese salad and polenta cake with a cauliflower steak, are served for both lunch and dinner. That said, the entree options for dinner are a bit more elevated. They showcase items like sauteed scallops and chimichurri filet mignon. No matter when you visit, the key lime pie is a must-try dessert. 

Location: Palm Springs

 

Si Bon

Restaurant Week Offering: $39 pre-set menu

Si Bon might be known for having some of the best waffles in the area, but their dinner special during Restaurant Week shouldn’t be missed. The three-course menu allows you to select your favorite features. The duck pate garni, Mediterranean shrimp chowder and capellini pasta serving as the appetizer options. When it comes to the main course, opt for the Jidori chicken Milanese, sauteed Pacific sole or shrimp and steak surf and turf. Then, on a sweet note with the strawberry Bavarian Charlotte.

Location: Rancho Mirage

 

Azure Palm Café

Restaurant Week Offering: Special lunch offer, $29 dinner menu

Find yourself hungry after a long day at the spa? Azure Palm Café at Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa Oasis is a seasonally-driven restaurant that is both casual and cozy. Expect fresh produce, clean juices and refreshing wines alongside simple dishes like sandwiches, burgers, salads, flatbreads and more. During Restaurant Week, guests can look forward to a special lunch offer and a $29 dinner menu!

Location: Desert Hot Springs