The Steakhouse at Spa Resort Casino
Reservoir at ARRIVE Palm Springs
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Tell Them You’re Here for Restaurant Week
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These Hot Spots are Worthy of Some LOCALE Trophies Palm Springs is one big adult playground and should be treated as such. The desert oasis is home to top-notch hotels, extravagant casinos and resorts. Oh, and not to mention some of the best restaurants and eats you can find. Whether you’re here for a bachelorette party or to melt under the sun at a popular music festival, you won’t find a shortage of places to chow down on some grade-A grub. Although the desert is known to play tricks on one’s mind, these award-winning restaurants are no mirage.
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dish Creative Cuisine Best Amuse Bouche dishcreativecuisine.com
Lulu California Bistro Best Four-Course Meal Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge Best Ambiance eight4nine.com
Watercress Vietnamese Bistro Best Noodle Soup watercressvietnamesebistropalmsprings.com
Peaks Restaurant at Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Best View pstramway.com/dining
Reservoir at ARRIVE Palm Springs Best Breakfast Options reservoirpalmsprings.com 104 LOCALE MAGAZINE
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Have an Open Mind and Try New Dishes
Chi Chi at Avalon Hotel and Bungalows Best Salads
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Ask for the Restaurant Week menu. Let them know if you’re new to their restaurant or returning and tell them you’re here for Restaurant Week. Oftentimes, it’s the only way they can tell if Restaurant Week is a success.
Peaks Restaurant at Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
The experience varies dramatically from restaurant to restaurant; for example, some restaurants offer multiple course options while others offer tapas or small plates. Some restaurants offer their signature dish while others offer less expensive items. Each restaurant may select to showcase their menu items in different ways during Restaurant Week—have an open mind, try new dishes and have fun.
HIGH STEAKS Hit These Places for a Dinner Well Done
Best Bite: Prime Dry-Aged Ribeye Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Rancho Mirage flemingssteakhouse.com
Best Bite: Slow Roasted Prime Rib LG’s Prime Steakhouse Palm Springs lgsprimesteakhouse.com
Best Bite: Prime Rib Dinner Mr. Lyons Steakhouse Palm Springs mrlyonsps.com
Best Bite: Filet Mignon Ruth’s Chris Steak House Palm Desert ruthschris.com
Best Bite: Wagyu Ribeye The Steakhouse at Spa Resort Casino Palm Springs sparesortcasino.com/steakhouse
Best Bite: Surf & Turf The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa Rancho Mirage hotwatercasino.com/steakhouse
The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa