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1. Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood

4.8

Exceptional(4654)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Palm Desert

Booked 81 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!

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2. Mimmo's Italian Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2162)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Palm Desert

Booked 5 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

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3. Café Des Beaux-Arts

4.7

Exceptional(2419)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Palm Desert

Booked 12 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!

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4. Ristorante Mamma Gina

4.5

Awesome(1748)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Palm Desert

Booked 9 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.

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5. Chez Pierre Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(1611)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Palm Desert

Booked 7 times today

Chez Pierre Bistro is an authentic and most charming French bistro that everybody wished they had in their neighborhood, where Chef Pierre develops his profound love for creative and innovative ideas in his kitchen.The ambiance is intimate, friendly, his staff always very professional and his charming wife Esther watches over the dining room.Chef Pierre has the extensive knowledge, passion and respect of the best ingredients from local farmers markets. His cuisine is superb and his daily specials are impressive, unique and follow the seasons.In the winter you can find his famous cassoulet, in the spring, shad roe and soft shell crabs, in the summer, paella in addition to a selection of wild fish.It is no surprise that Chez Pierre Bistro has been voted Best French restaurant of the Desert for the past 10 years and nominated among ”Best Chef of America” by his peers.

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6. The Fix On El Paseo

4.5

Awesome(450)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Palm Desert

Booked 5 times today

We are a California style Bistro serving Breakfast Lunch and Dinner, we take pride in serving only the freshest ingredients. We offer pet friendly al fresco dining. We have the best patio on El Paseo directly across from the Gardens On El Paseo. We will be offering a special pre-fixe menu on Christmas Eve. Please join us!

7. Babaloo Lounge

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.

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8. Eddie V's - Palm Desert

4.8

Exceptional(3756)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Palm Desert

Booked 102 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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9. Pacifica Seafood Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(9176)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Palm Desert

Booked 63 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.

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10. Mastro's Steakhouse - Palm Desert

4.6

Exceptional(4534)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Palm Desert

Booked 67 times today

Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.

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Shannon
South Carolina •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The BEST place! I come to Palm Desert every year and Cafe des Beaux Arts is always a must. Amazing food, great area, french-style atmosphere, fantastic service.
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Café Des Beaux-ArtsPrice: Expensive• French• Palm Desert
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4.7
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jayne
Greater Boston •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
service is exceptional, and food is always amazing! I ordered dover sole and it was so good!
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Mitch's on El Paseo Prime SeafoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Palm Desert
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4.8
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GailVIP
Los Angeles •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The atmosphere of this restaurant is lovely with romantic musing playing in the background. The Tuscan salad was nice, but salad greens were a bit tough. The veal ravioli was excellent with a cream sauce that was just right without overpowering the veal inside. Great service with Joey, who was perfect in anticipating our needs. Definitely would go back.
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Mimmo's Italian RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Palm Desert
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4.6
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Patti
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We were celebrating our anniversary. Upon arrival we were greeted and wished a happy anniversary. Our table for two was in an alcove on the side of the room. Our waiter Ceasar came to the table and wished us a Happy anniversary and gave us time to look at the menu. Although the restaurant was busy, we did not feel rushed and were given time in between courses. As always the food was excellent. We always make it a point to have dinner here when we visit Palm Desert and it did not disappoint. We were given a complementary dessert.
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Ristorante Mamma GinaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Palm Desert
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4.5
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RamonaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 17, 2025
This was our second visit to this lovely bistro--everything was wonderful! Great service and delicious food!
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Chez Pierre BistroPrice: Expensive• French• Palm Desert
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4.8

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1. Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood

2. Mimmo's Italian Restaurant

3. Café Des Beaux-Arts

4. Ristorante Mamma Gina

5. Chez Pierre Bistro

6. The Fix On El Paseo

7. Babaloo Lounge

8. Eddie V's - Palm Desert

9. Pacifica Seafood Restaurant

10. Mastro's Steakhouse - Palm Desert

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