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4.4 (191 reviews)
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Elizabeth Y.

This place is a hidden gem! Probably one of the best and most unique restaurants in Palm Springs! It's a small bar that seats about a dozen ppl. Hidden way inside the Parker Hotel. It's first come, first serve. They don't take reservations but when we arrived, there was no wait. Food was excellent! Loved every dish we tried, including the lobster bolognese on chopsticks, foie gras macaron (our favorite!), caviar quail egg and more! Excellent service too and prices were very reasonable!

Citrus donuts with caviar. Love the presentation.  Want the hands!
Brian M.

Like others point out this is a wine bar so no spirits other than wine and limited beer. There are no tables. There is simply a bar. The ambiance is wonderful and the theme is carried out well. The bar stools, while attractive leave much to be desired. While visually impactful they seem flimsy and are difficult to maneuver in and out of. The overall setting of Parker is an experience as a one of a kind boutique hotel. You really must take the entire place in. The food was very well done. In true tapas style we ordered five items and were pleased with each one, some more than others, but each enjoyable. We did not peruse the wine selections but a nice Rioja was available so that was my choice. The service was very well established and obviously a major focus of the entire experience at the hotel and Counter Reformation. One suggestion...everything on he menu cannot be "my favorite" and "the best". While it is all very good and this place will be on my return lists for the area it would be good to have an honest assessment as service teams should have their opinions and personal tastes reliably valued but now I'm knit picking.

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Krystle C.

Celebrated our 9 yrs anniversary in Palm Springs and since my husband is not into fancy Michelin star type of meals, I had to meet him in the middle. I booked a reservation online, it's a wine bar located inside Parker hotel. You walk by the Parker lobby and out to get here and it is beautiful. The wine bar itself is tiny, about 10-12 bar seats? But romantic and cozy. We ordered the ff: Jamon Iberico- 5/5 - generous portion of jamon, the pan con tomate balances the dish. Garlic & prawns - 5/5 delicious. Escargot cassolette- 4/5- it's good, tastes as expected. Really hot though, burned my tongue so be careful. Pastel de bacalao-5/5- I've had plenty of bacalaos and love that this dish was simple made perfectly well. The fish battered and lightly fried. Caviar and donuts- 4.5/5- perfect way to end our meal, sweet with a touch of savory. I love caviar so any dish with it is a winner for me. The food was paced well, and our server recommended the best wine to pair with our dishes. Laura our bartender/server was attentive and knowledgeable. I had an amazing night here and can't wait to go back.

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Makena S.

A stunning secret little spot in Palm Springs that had impeccable decor and absolutely lovely staff. My friend and I loved the little confession booth and as a graphic designer, I was obsessed with their attention to detail with the branding and menu. The bartender recommended some nice wine for us to pair with the food we ordered. Food was phenomenal and we ate it all super quickly. My own complaint would be that the beef carpaccio gave me severe diarrhea throughout the night after our dinner date only a few hours prior. I have eaten raw meat such as beef carpaccio before and had no issues before. Maybe a bad batch? Just don't order that and you will have a great night!

Michelle I.

Would have given 2.5 stars but it's not an option. I do hold Counter Reformation to a high standard based on previous visits. This is (was) my favorite spot in Palm Springs. Sadly, it is not what it used to be. Went a few months back, waited to review to make sure I still felt the same. First things first, I've been going to Counter Reformation since 2017 or so. It's always been the best experience. I've made reservation and also just walked in. It was always packed. If we needed to wait for a seat, we would gladly wait. This new process is ridiculous. Having to pay for your seat on top of your meal?! I understand fees for last minute cancelations or using those $30 pp toward your meal. But just charging and additional $30 per person to be able to sit and then pay for you dinner is too much. Not even 3 Michelin star restaurants do this. Ambiance- It always felt very welcoming and lively. Everyone was always engaged and attentive. Recommending wines and different pairings. This is no longer the case. servers seemed very disengaged. Only interacting with a small group who told them they were restaurant reviewers. I understand keeping them happy, but what about the rest of us. It's a wine BAR and I trying to call the servers attention for a while to get a second glass of wine. Food- They eliminated the best dish on the menu, the caviar Quail egg toast. I'm all for changing it up, but you've got to leave the things that are working for you. Nothing truly memorable on this new menu. The pork belly beignets, were a little bland and too sweet to be a middle course. We had to send the oysters back, just inedible. There was this one dish we really liked (pictured below). Wanted to order more food, but since we couldn't get their attention on time, they started cleaning up to end service. We were never told of a last call for food or anything. Their attention was completely on the other group with the "restaurant reviewer" Would give it another (reluctant) try, when they have a new menu and eliminate that reservation process.

Wine from Armenia on the menu, bravo!
Sarin P.

What an adventurous dining experience... Walking through the lobby out the double french doors we were greeted by an associate from the Parker. He kindly walked us over via a hidden pathway to the doorstep of Counter Reformation. And this my friends, is where the magic started. Upon entry, you see a complete bar set up with two confessionals in the back and a love bench to your left. We opted for high bar seating and eagerly browsed the menu (although I admit I did preview the menu on Yelp a few days in advance). We started our wines from white to red: Txakoli (poured the traditional way), Albarino, and Tempranillo. We also sampled the Areni (red) from Armenia. Kudos to the sommelier for adding this wine from Areni-1 winery, which is a 6100-year-old winery discovered in the Areni-1 cave. Food items ordered: 1) Seared Bay Scallops - 3/5, interesting bottarga/champagne rosemary dipping sauce 2) Jamon Iberico - 5/5, tasted just the way I remembered it in Spain, the pan con tomate was dangerously good as well 3) Charred Black Pepper Beef Carpaccio - 5/5, personally loved this! But if you are averse to raw meat, approach with caution. It is very flavorful and the truffle chimichurri leaves you begging for more. 4) Truffle & Fontina Club - 5/5, grilled cheese but make it classy as hell wrapped up in black truffle I wish we had room for more! The presentation of each dish was great. I felt like I was at the chef's tasting table. Really a wonderful experience. Our host/waitress/bartender was so well versed with the menu (both dinner and wine) and provided great feedback/suggestions to our inquiries. I will definitely be coming back here as it seems they rotate items on their menu. Reservations are a must and can be easily obtained via Open Table.

Caviar Donuts #wtf
Soleil B.

One of my favorite places to go in PS. It's all so special. Make sure you get the inside scoop on the bread/butter from the staff. And the confessionals! #onestopshop

Deena I.

Pretty cool place! Located in a hotel. It is just a bar with seating at the bar. Their drink menu has wine. They have food options, mostly small bites but lots of meat and vegetarian options. I wasnt familiar with any of their wines but the bartender was pretty knowledgeable and helped me figure out what to order. Their food is pretty and tastes really good. Food comes out pretty quickly. The ambience is cool. Small space but accommodates quite a few people because of the bar seating arrangement. Because of how small the space is the noise level can get pretty high but I didn't mind it. Pretty cool place, will be back.

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Erica H.

The ambiance is amazing at CR. The staff at the resort is very welcoming and the restaurant service was on point. Reminder this is a wine bar so beer and wine are only available at this venue on the property. The small plates were delicious and we tried many. It was a great spot for an intimate setting.

This is the wine, and the good lighting.
Geoff B.

So sorry. I know it would be very 'uncool' to say anything negative about this place... but allow me to be the 'uncool' guy. I've travelled the world and have eaten at ma and pa Restaurants in the most questionable parts of the planet. I know how good food tastes... Did you travel too? Do you love this place? If you do I bet all the places you travelled to 99% of your meals were at the Four Seasons in that country or at some safe tourist recommended places, and hence you don't really know what real food tastes like.. sorry... If you have travelled and know what you are talking about then i suggest you go here for two plates just so you know what's considered the best on the planet Is a joke. Music here was good and the food is fine but it's a bit of a pretentious joke. Sorry.

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Calixta E.

Hope to come back soon! Came here on a Saturday around 8:15. Not busy at all inside. I liked that the bar is tucked away making it feel like a speakeasy. During my time there, I had a glass of Sangiovese Bianco by La Selva. Absolutely refreshing and I enjoy the different sizes of wine you can get (you pay for the glass size). I also tried the beef tartare 7/10, charred black pepper beef carpaccio 10/10, pork belly beignet 5/10, and oysters 10/10. Presentation was beautiful. The bartenders were also very attentive! Give it a try, may be even fun to stay at this hotel considering how beautifully decorated and relaxing it was.

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My favorite restaurant in Palm Springs. We ordered almost every item and had a wine pairing and it was fantastic. Amazing for a date night.

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So great! Get the donuts with caviar on them - one of the best things we ate in Palm Springs!

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Is Counter Reformation open on LABOR DAY (Monday, 9/2) in the evening?

Is it possible to make reservations? Also, what is the dress code? Thanks in advance! :)

Yes! Check out open table (the app) for reservations. Dress code was causal and classy.

Are minors allowed?

Is not a place for kids. The whole sitting area is a bar ( hence the name- a " counter")

Can you bring your own bottle of champagne and what's the corkage fee?

Hello Timo R., No, we do not allow any wines to be brought in. The good news is that our wine is… Read more

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