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Best Casual Restaurants in Palm Desert

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A photo of Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4654)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Palm Desert
Booked 72 times today
Thank you for choosing Mitch's on El Paseo. Sushi, Specialty Sake Selections, Prime Steaks and Seafood. Serving Lunch and Dinner. Climatized patio, Located at the corner of Portola & El Paseo in Palm Desert. Come join us for great food and a fabulous time!
A photo of Babaloo Lounge restaurant
3.9
Excellent(353)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Palm Desert
We are a gastropub specializing in Cuban and Peruvian flavors. While still adhering to age old family recipes, we strive to be innovative and open minded, just as our ancestors were when these flavors were first imagined. Here at BaBaLoo, we want to take on this multicultural challenge by providing the most authentic dining experience that Lake Havasu City and Palm Desert have to offer. Cuba and Peru are rich in history, and nothing tells that tale better than their diverse flavor combinations. We take ideas from cuisines around the world; Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Caribbean, and African flavors have heavily influenced Cuban and Peruvian food throughout history.
A photo of J's Deli restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(428)
Price: Moderate
• Deli • Palm Desert
Booked 5 times today
Beautiful outdoor patio, Full bar that offers happy hour daily. Bakery on premise that features homemade bagels. Take-out, delivery, catering and private dining available.
A photo of Pacifica Seafood Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(9176)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Palm Desert
Booked 71 times today
Pacifica Seafood Restaurant serves the freshest seafood in the Desert. On a daily basis our seafood arrives from San Diego, delivered by the primary supplier of Pacifica Del Mar for the past 25 years. We strive daily to make Pacifica Seafood Restaurant your first choice for fine seafood dining.
A photo of Mimmo's Italian Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2162)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Palm Desert
Booked 3 times today
We are open! Come and join us and check out our beautiful new bar and dining area.The foundation of good Italian cooking is the freshest of ingredients prepared with simplicity, bringing together flavors so no one ingredient overpowers another. Mimmo’s Italian roots begin in his hometown of Bagheria, Sicily. The fresh fruits and vegetables picked from his family’s farm were on the table, or tavola, that night. Our logo of the lemon and lemon flower, or zagara, is a symbol of Sicily’s rich history of growing and exporting lemons, and a reminder of Mimmo’s many memories of lemon picking in his grandfather’s groves. APRIL 30TH 2012 WAS OUR OPENING DAY. WE ARE OPEN DAILY FROM 5 PM.HAPPY HOUR ARE DAILY FROM 5PM AT THE BAR & BAR DINING ROOM.sorry, no reservations are accepted for happy hour . No happy hour on Valentine’s Day or special holidays GIFT CARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT: Mimmospd.com
A photo of Ristorante Mamma Gina restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1748)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Palm Desert
Booked 10 times today
Now Open for a Wonderful Indoor & Outdoor Dining Experience! For over 34 years, Ristorante Mamma Gina has been serving truly authentic Tuscan dishes to the Palm Desert community. Our family grew up in Florence, and we love sharing the delicious flavors and traditional recipes that have been passed down through the generations. It's a real passion for us -- giving our best and showing total devotion to our customers is just what we do. We consider every member of our team and every person who walks in our doors as a part of the family. With a welcoming atmosphere and meals that are sure to delight, we'll make you feel as if you've stepped into Florence.
A photo of Café Des Beaux-Arts restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2419)
Price: Expensive
• French • Palm Desert
Booked 13 times today
Come and savor French-Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Palm Desert. Enjoy a truly wonderful dining experience on our patio. You'll love our extraordinary food at affordable prices. No reservations taken for small parties at lunch or breakfast time, just come on in and we'll accommodate you!
A photo of Shorebird Palm Desert restaurant
4.5
Awesome(582)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Palm Desert
Booked 21 times today
Shorebird Restaurant is a coastal eatery that proudly presents a modern take on classic Americana flavors with influences from traditional seafood and steakhouses. Featuring a wood-fire grill and rotisserie, our signature dishes include Duroc Heritage Pork Chop with Brussels sprouts and brandy-poached apples, Faroe Island’s Salmon Mignon with a cauliflower purée, and Harris Ranch Prime Skirt Steak served with a red chimichurri sauce. For those looking for delicious, shareable plates, our Avocado Fries with a green goddess dressing, Twice Fried Chicken Wings with a chipotle gastrique, or items from our “Raw Bar,” are a great way to start your meal.
A photo of Wildest Restaurant + Bar restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1424)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Palm Desert
Booked 6 times today
Our philosophy is to attempt to source wild-caught fish, local pasture-raised poultry and grass-fed poultry, as well as plant-based meals that promise to be flavorful options to those who choose to eat meat-free. We offer allergen sensitive options for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut and seed free. Whenever possible we strive to offerproducts without hormones and steroids and the restaurant strives to be cruelty free and to supports local organic, biodynamic and sustainable farms. Provisions not made in house will be sourced from the coolest epicureans. Health conscious casual fine dine in a beautiful setting with live entertainment nightly. Indoor/outdoor dining. Palm Spring's Life best new restaurant and Wine Spectator award winner. GREAT FOOD, GREAT DRINKS, and a GREAT TIME!
A photo of The Hideout Kitchen + Bar restaurant
4.3
Awesome(175)
Price: Moderate
• American • Palm Desert
Booked 16 times today
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!

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