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Lulu California Bistro, Palm Springs, CA

Lulu California Bistro

4.3
4.3
6220 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian
200 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Hot spot
Lulu California Bistro is Palm Springs’ landmark restaurant on world famous Palm Canyon Drive where there’s a lively vibe daily on its streetside patio, covered terrace, bar, and in its indoor dining areas featuring an extensive all day favorites menu, an award-winning three-course weekend brunch, and of course, signature cocktails and wines. The list of accolades awarded to Lulu is all encompassing: best all around restaurant, best brunch, best California cuisine, best dining experience, best outdoor dining, best pet friendly dining, best take out, and best place to hang with friends…all awarded from readers’ polls and editors’ picks over the years. Dining at Lulu is an authentic local experience with its California bistro menu, friendly and warm service, and the energy and excitement of being in Palm Springs’ most popular restaurant because, after all, “there’s always a party at Lulu!”

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 327-5858
  • Website
    http://lulupalmsprings.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Lulu Catering & Events is a multi-talented team second to none— combining innovative ideas and culinary excellence. We’re famous for creating memorable events, always with the highest standard of quality. We're the most reliable, award-winning catering and event company in the desert. For inquiries, please visit lulucateringandevents.com
  • Private party facilities
    Lulu’s mezzanine level dining rooms can be arranged to suit the needs of your private party with seating available from 15 to 500 guests. With top-notch food and service, custom menus, beautiful décor and excellent audio/video equipment, we make dreams come true. For inquiries, please call Lulu at 760-327-5858, or email inhouseevents@lulups.com.
  • Private party contact
    Chanel Castaneda: (760) 413-9636
  • Location
    200 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Cross street
    Arenas Road & Palm Canyon
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4 PM to 9 PM. Street parking available all day on East Palm Canyon, excluding Thursday night Village Fest. Free parking garage parking available 24/7 located on Baristo rd and Indian Canyon.
  • Public transit
    Sunline public transit drop off and pick up on Indian Canyon Near Ramon Rd. Buzz Bus is a free transit option available Thursday through Sunday from 12PM to 10 PM.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Lulu California Bistro's menu was last updated 2024-09-22.

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What 6,220 people are saying

Lulu California Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Most Booked

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lulu California Bistro offers a "fun and vibrant" atmosphere with a "retro styled" setting perfect for "people watching." Patrons rave about the "amazing" and "delicious" food, with standout dishes like "tuna poke nachos" and "cotton candy dessert." Service is consistently praised for being "excellent" and "attentive," ensuring memorable dining experiences.

6,220 Reviews

  1. Al VIP

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday brunch with 9.99 mimosas (3 refills) -- come hungry (three course brunch), come thirsty.

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  2. Joanne VIP

    Chicago20 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was bad. Service was slow. First sat on busy sidewalk by street-fair, then in top area as far from the main dining room as possible- we won’t be back.

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  3. Suanne VIP

    Phoenix14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a place for hamburgers and chicken filet sandwiches. Both were delicious as described by our friends. However the eggplant Parmesan was way below average. The eggplant was mushy and tasteless the tomato sauce was pretty good with chucks of tomato and spiced fairly well. Very little cheese. A real disappointment. Had lychee martinis which were essentially tasteless

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  4. Joseph VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious, always great service, and a wonderful time! Great brunch menu!

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  5. Andrea

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love eating here. Especially nice on Holidays. Food and Service is always top notch.

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  6. Jennifer VIP

    Naples20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was spectacular. There was a special Easter menu, and it was delicious. Something for everyone and the restaurant was so fun and inviting! Loved everything about it. Left feeling delightfully full and happy. I ts a beautiful spot to enjoy a great meal!

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  7. Dayna

    Seattle6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Interesting appetizers, things we’d never heard of before, and tasty! Offerings were a little overpriced. Ambiance is a bit cafeteria-like, but great spot to people watch. Servers were very friendly and attentive.

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  8. John VIP

    Palm Springs30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were wonderful. We had never sat upstairs before.

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  9. David Andrews

    Palm Springs41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was extraordinary. The service at the bar was perfect. The service at the table was entertaining. I’ve never had a bad meal at Lulu’s. Tonight was no exception.

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  10. Kirby

    Seattle1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The chef must of had a tough night with the chicken piccata as it took some strength to cut through. To Lulu’s credit they did not charge for it .

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FAQs

Lulu California Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Lulu California Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 327-5858.

Lulu California Bistro is rated 4.3 stars by 6220 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 41 times today
Google Map for Lulu California Bistro

200 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Arenas Road & Palm Canyon
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4 PM to 9 PM. Street parking available all day on East Palm Canyon, excluding Thursday night Village Fest. Free parking garage parking available 24/7 located on Baristo rd and Indian Canyon.
  • Public transit
    Sunline public transit drop off and pick up on Indian Canyon Near Ramon Rd. Buzz Bus is a free transit option available Thursday through Sunday from 12PM to 10 PM.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://lulupalmsprings.com/
  • Phone number
    (760) 327-5858
  • Catering
    Lulu Catering & Events is a multi-talented team second to none— combining innovative ideas and culinary excellence. We’re famous for creating memorable events, always with the highest standard of quality. We're the most reliable, award-winning catering and event company in the desert. For inquiries, please visit lulucateringandevents.com
  • Private party facilities
    Lulu’s mezzanine level dining rooms can be arranged to suit the needs of your private party with seating available from 15 to 500 guests. With top-notch food and service, custom menus, beautiful décor and excellent audio/video equipment, we make dreams come true. For inquiries, please call Lulu at 760-327-5858, or email inhouseevents@lulups.com.
  • Private party contact
    Chanel Castaneda: (760) 413-9636

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