SHORT ANSWER: Yes in many ways…read more LOCATION: on the corner next to FARM, so a fall back if you do not have FARM reservations and hate disappointment of being turned away. FACILITY: Small, limited seating indoors with very nice, fun, outdoor seating areas. Love this place. MENU: Simple, easy to understand, great photos online if you have any questions. FOOD PREP: Very well done, like professional in just how it looks. FOOD QUALITY: Professional in how it also tastes... Watermelon Gazpacho was perfect with drinks prior to main. LIBATIONS: drinks and bartender were excellent, fun, and the photo print was very cool. WAITSTAFF: just so nice, and fun making the experience all that much better. We have been enjoying The Plaza Theater so spending a little more time in Palm Springs and this will be one of our favorites places to relax prior to an event. OVERALL VALUE: Good, but it is Palm Springs, outdoors, great locations, classy.. no, not inexpensive but well worth it. TIP: I'd say be nice, be patient, and you will get a table. Don't be an angry rude touron, we don't need that vibe and we see some of that in PS.. You can try for reservations, not sure if they take off season.

Had lunch at The Front Porch in Palm Springs. We had the Italian sandwich, ahi tacos, and the…read moremelted Brie with nuts on top served with fig jam and pears. Food was really good - the Brie with fig jam and pears was delicious and the ahi tacos were fresh and flavorful. Italian sandwich was solid too. Giving 4 stars because service wasn't top notch. Overall great spot downtown at 117 La Plaza, would come back for the food and cocktails.

I went to Bar Cecil to celebrate a double birthday with my bestie last night. First off, you have…read moreto make reservations two weeks in advance online-- not more, not less. They don't pick up the phone at all, so don't bother calling. They do, however, take walk-ins if you're willing to wait. All part of the optics and over hype. We brought our own bottle of Veuve and they were great about putting it on ice for us and opened it for us so we could sip while we waited for a table. All excellent, but it came at a $49 corkage fee before tip! Geez! When we were seated, the host made a big deal about our birthdays gave us BOTH handwritten birthday cards and told the waiter to take good care of us because we were celebrating a double birthday and seated us at a center spot at the bar, which we loved! A hit! Overall, the service and ALL the staff were great, but to be honest. some of the food was hit and miss. The menu is somewhat underwhelming. They seem to be mostly known for their deviled eggs. Okay, I love a deviled egg, but so what? Every time I'd ask anyone about Bar Cecil, they'd say, "Well. their deviled eggs are good." We should have known then, but we wanted to see for ourselves what the hype was about. It's French because they serve, escargot, steak frites, and caviar service, but it's really a bunch of different food items that aren't really cohesive -- deviled eggs with dates and sage, Thai curry muscles, smoke pork chop, cacio e pepe. WTF? The best things we had were the oysters, grilled artichokes and the Bernaise sauce on the steak frites was spot on, but the steak itself was chewy and difficult to cut with a steak knife -- a miss that could have been a hit. Not worth the price point. We also ordered the Thai curry muscles, which were really good until the last six muscles, which were sandy and gritty. Again another miss, that could have been a hit. The waiter did take them off the bill, but then at the very end of our "double birthday celebration," the waiter asked, "Are you ready for desert?" My friend responded, "Well, I'm pretty full. Is it complimentary?" And he responded, "It is, but I didn't want to ruin the surprise." So we both ordered desert -- I ordered a "special" desert that wasn't on the menu. A cookie ice cream thing and she ordered the pavlova. Mine was okay. She loved hers. Again it could have been a massive hit-- instead it was a massive miss! We were charged $27 for our two "complimentary" deserts before tax and tip! Oh well, we didn't haggle and paid our bill, but only tipped 20%. We would have tipped an extra $50-$100 because it was our birthdays and we would have tipped all the comped amounts to the wait staff, figuring we would have paid those costs plus tax and tip on top of that. Too bad. Overall, I wouldn't wait in long lines any time soon for this experience. It's was just a meh for us.

One of the best dining experiences we've had in Palm Springs!…read more Bar Cecil completely exceeded our expectations from beginning to end. Everything about the evening felt thoughtful, sophisticated, and incredibly well done -- from the food and cocktails to the service and overall atmosphere. We started with the fresh bread with date butter, which was absolutely delicious and the perfect way to begin the meal. For our main courses, we ordered the roasted chicken and the ratatouille, and both were outstanding. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. And then came dessert... absolutely incredible. We tried the passion fruit pavlova, lemon tart with pistachios, and warm cookies, and honestly, it was hard to choose a favorite. Every dessert was beautifully done and a perfect ending to an amazing meal. The craft cocktails deserve a special mention as well. Every cocktail we tried was delicious and so thoughtfully created. You could tell there was a lot of creativity and care put into the flavors and combinations. Nothing felt ordinary or like an afterthought. This is one of those restaurants where every detail feels intentional, and the entire experience comes together beautifully. We absolutely loved our visit and will 100% be back the next time we're in Palm Springs. If you're visiting Palm Springs, Bar Cecil absolutely belongs on your list. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for incredible food, creative cocktails, and a truly special dining experience. We can't wait to go back!

While researching Julian staples to visit/try, I came across this restaurant and was eager to try…read morebased on the "farm-to-table" aspect and not going to lie, the food looked absolutely delicious and amazing. We were not disappointed at all. Upon arriving, there was a musician playing, and they did seat us off to the right so we could not see but could hear still. There is outdoor and indoor seating, but at the time we came it appeared that the outdoor was reserved for an event. We happily sat inside! Having met Jeremy's parents earlier in the day who also recommended his restaurant, and they were just lovely, we had hoped to possibly meet Jeremy too. I wanted to try everything, but we opt on getting a few dishes to share. Our son ordered the filet mignon and they were able to substitute mashed potatoes for fries. Amazing!! The mac & brisket appetizer appeared to be the highlight and specialty and we just had to order it. Every bite was cheeesy and delicious with the brisket very moist. We couldn't go without ordering the Brussels sprouts and it had a twist with ponzu sauce and pineapple. Definitely a different take and I thoroughly enjoyed the taste. Every bite was foodgasmic and I highly recommend!!! I knew coming here that some Yelpers have experienced wavering in quality, so glad we did not experience that at all. As of the date that we came, we understood that the restaurant had been listed for sale, not sure if Jeremy sold it yet or not. I hope not, we plan on coming back this summer!

I came here with family without reservations and we were able to get in. The hostess and server…read morewere super friendly and accommodating. It was a homey atmosphere with excellent dishes.

If you haven't eaten sushi at The Bistro Restaurant, you don't know what you're missing. A dear…read morefriend of ours that is a private chef recommended the sushi there as the best sushi in the valley. He isn't wrong. Everything we ordered was so fresh and delicious! Our waiter, Justin, was so attentive and so nice! Everyone that works there is really great! We mentioned that we were celebrating our 24th anniversary and we were surprised to get a piece of chocolate cake as a surprise. AND, we were given an anniversary card signed by all of the staff there. Amazing! Thank you to all of the wonderful staff and especially Justin for loving the "dad" jokes hoisted upon him. We will be back soon! Carolyn and Rand

The Bistro at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio is a great spot to dine after a day at the…read morecasino. The restaurant provides a lovely, classy ambiance that is ideal for a date night, family dinner, or special occasion. They serve a wide variety of foods, including steaks, seafood, sushi, appetizers, and desserts. The presentation is stunning, and the overall eating experience feels more sophisticated than your normal casino restaurant. I particularly appreciate the atmosphere here--you can dine indoors or on the outdoor patio, which is encircled by palm trees and a courtyard. It's a fantastic spot to relax, eat a decent dinner, and get away from the hustle and bustle of Fantasy Springs Casino.

We stopped here based on the many great reviews and this place did not disappoint. I had pancakes…read moreand they were absolutely perfect. The home fries/potatoes that came with it couldn't be better. My wife had the Cajun shrimp eggs Benedict which also was amazing, especially on top of the cornbread. While eating, one of the potatoes fell on the ground. The others were so good I considered eating it anyway (I didn't). The staff also was super friendly.

One of our most favorite restaurants to eat breakfast, lunch AND dinner! First class cuisine in…read morean easy going environment. Food is always fresh and delicious. We love supporting this local restaurant and have been known to eat here a couple meals in the same day. It's a "regulars" spot and we often see the same customers enjoying their food, too. Quality of ingredients is fantastic, servers are a mix of family and friends and everyone serves your meals with such pride. They are extremely friendly and are very accommodating with me and my vegetarian requests. Menu is diverse and there is something for everyone!

Food is always great and service is excellent. Veronica and Reina are two of the finest servers…read morewho know the menu and the measure of fantastic attention to detail.

Our last night in Palm Desert and found this place on yelp. Good reviews so we gave it a try…read more We showed up and there was not too many people. But it filled up quickly and is definitely a regular spot for a lot of locals. Great to see as that meant we were in a good spot. Ordered the beet salad first and that was outstanding. Good freshness and portion size. Ordered the 6 piece wings. Server was kind of enough to serve them dry with all the sauces on the side. That was great to try all the sauces which were all good. We then ordered the chicken sandwich and fries. Sandwich was great. Fries could have been seasoned a bit more. Plenty of drink options. We enjoyed all we had. Would definitely go back on our next visit to Palm Desert.

Elizabeth and I had a dining experience of Artful…read moreperfection,this master stroke conducted By Peter Smith and orchestrated by his staff of whom all are incredibly.............. Gracious and talented We made our next reservation while dining, And hope to spend many more years in the company oF such talented chefs Eric & Elizabeth Seeley RosekransGoldsmiths

Nice innovative dishes with a price to match. If you are in the mood for something special…read more(expensive), this is the go to place.

Amazing place, it was so Damm hot outside tho. Good drinks good food service was good too will be…read morecoming back in the much cooler seasons. Thanks.

Oh, this is such a fun place. During our photo masterclass I took my participants here for lunch…read moreand dinner - every day. Great food, good service and a very unique, appealing ambiance. So why only four out of five stars then? It is mandatory in my rating scheme that I would be willing to do a 30+ min detour just to dine or drink here, and as much as I loved the place: that would be a tad too much to ask. So if in the area and have a craving for a great burger, fries and a beer: you will be very very happy here.

Great food !!!!!! Great atmosphere !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'…read moreGreat service Good parking !!!!!!

I just happened to come to Eureka! on a Wednesday and turns out it had the best deal of the week! I…read moregot the Double Smash burger, which came with delicious fries. I also ordered the Truffle cheese fries (delicious) and the Spa Day Margarita, off of the Happy Hour menu. The Spa Day was a fun drink, and while the first one came with a Tajin rim, I asked for the Habanero salt rim (that I saw featured on another drink) the second time and that one hit! It's HOT and made the drink extremely unique and spicy. Marisela was a great server, very attentive, and I will be back...especially on Wednesdays, LOL!

I'm not a big pancake fan. I'll usually go with a waffle or French Toast but seeing the pancakes on…read moreother tables as we walked to our table, something said I had to try them. And they did not disappoint! Wow! Seriously, not a pancake fan, but these were great! I ordered a side of sausage patties, another breakfast item I prefer over sausage links, and they were also very tasty. The place was busy, but we only had to wait about 10 minutes on a Saturday late morning. I'm sure Sundays are PACKED! The service was top notch and friendly. I'm not always in this area for breakfast, but if I am, this just might be my next go to.

If you're in Indio and looking for a solid breakfast/lunch spot, Sloan's Restaurant is definitely…read moreworth the stop. From the moment we sat down, the service stood out. The wait staff was friendly and attentive without being overbearing--my coffee and water were constantly refilled without even having to ask, which always makes a difference. I ordered the BLTA along with their German pancake. The BLTA was exactly what you want--crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, creamy avocado, all put together on toasted bread, and paired perfectly with seasoned fries. Now the standout: the German pancake. Just a heads up--it takes about 15-20 minutes to come out, but it's 100% worth the wait. It's served hot, puffed up, and finished with powdered sugar and lemon. Light, slightly crisp on the edges, and soft in the middle--really well done. Overall, great food, great service, and a relaxed vibe. Definitely a place I'd come back to