Absolutely fantastic Easter brunch at Bellatrix Restaurant. The food was incredibly fresh and so…read moregood--honestly one of the best brunches I've ever been to. The selection was unreal... there was so much to choose from I couldn't even get to everything. Prime rib, lamb, scallops, eggs Benedict, an omelette bar, pasta station, incredible desserts--everything was done perfectly. On top of that, the view is gorgeous and the service was just as impressive--attentive, friendly, and seamless. Could not have been better. Already looking forward to the next one!!! PS.....I heard they got a new kitchen and whatever they did with that resulted in WOW food!!!! Bravo chef!

Food is wonderful. Great views from dining room. Awesome service. Just be sure to make…read morereservations. Great place for dinner before heading to Acriture Arena for a show. You can park there and Uber over to Acrisure.

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 tried FARM on Sunday for brunch, and it was definitely busy. There was a waiting list, and as a…read moresingle it took me about 15-20 minutes to get a table, which honestly wasn't bad at all. I've been getting a little fed up with relying on Google recommendations lately. You'll see places with 5,000+ reviews and almost five stars, then you actually go there and the food is a huge disappointment. FARM was one of those places where the food actually lived up to the reviews and the hype. I ordered the Spanish Migas with a side of potatoes and a small French press. The Migas were perfectly cooked, and the spice level was just right. You could taste each ingredient separately, and the salsa was really good too. The potatoes were probably one of my favorite parts--crispy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The coffee was great as well. My server, Carol R., was very attentive and kept checking on me throughout the meal. She even double-checked the name and receipt, which I appreciated because she was clearly paying attention to the details and making sure everything was correct. The atmosphere is really nice too. It actually feels like you're sitting on a farm, which makes the whole brunch experience feel special. And considering the portion size, quality of the food, and how popular this place is, I thought the price was very reasonable. This place actually met my expectations, which has been rare lately. If you're in Palm Springs and looking for a good brunch spot, I'd definitely recommend FARM. I just wish I had found this place sooner!

Came here for brunch and really loved the whole atmosphere. The outdoor patio is so pretty and…read morerelaxed, with flowers everywhere--it honestly feels like a little escape. I ordered the smoked salmon eggs Benedict and it was really good. The eggs were perfectly poached, the salmon was generous, and the hollandaise was creamy without feeling too heavy. I also liked that it came with fresh berries on the side, which made the whole plate feel a little lighter. We also shared the bread and cheese board, and surprisingly, the pear with the date spread was probably one of my favorite bites. The pear was crisp and fresh, and that sweet, rich date spread was seriously addictive. I kept going back for more. The bread, nuts, cheese, and other little bites on the board made it really fun to share. The drinks were refreshing too, and the presentation was beautiful without trying too hard. Definitely one of those places where I'd come back with friends for a slow weekend brunch. The food was good, but the charming patio and overall vibe were probably my favorite part.

Food was delicious Service was the best…read more We had a very comfortable booth. I should have posted sooner because I can't remember my main dish. I think it was a special. We had the best Wedge Salad ever.

I just happened upon this place after seeing the bar and grill sign, o was looking for a bar. They…read morehave a decent tequila selection and their food was damn good. I had a cup of clam chowder which was delicious and the crab cakes were all crab and no filler. I would love to try some of their other seafood. Also, very well priced.

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.

THE AMBIANCE: Amazing hidden gem in the desert! This…read morerestaurant is located inside La Quinta Resort & Club, and the experience feels special from the moment you walk through the historic, tall arched wooden doors. The entrance lead you down a hallway toward the hostess stand, with couches, a bar and a piano being played to the left. To the right , you enter the main dining room. The space felt open, elegant, and immediately welcoming. Talk about fine dining at its best. The hostess was able to quickly seat our party of six, and our server immediately brought over the menus and filled our water glasses. THE FOOD: We started with the oysters , and they did not disappoint. They were served with a shallot mignonette which was vinegary in all the right ways. They were so good, that we ended up ordering a second round. For dinner, we all ordered the steak with mushrooms and broccoli. The steak was perfectly cooked, and every bite was bursting with flavor. Even the mushrooms and broccoli stood out. Everything was seasoned beautifully without overpowering the actual flavors of the vegetables. Even the bread was so good. It was served with three different butters. And dessert? Also top notch. It was the perfect ending to a wonderful dinner with friends. THE SERVICE: The service really added to the experience. Our server was attentive and took great care of us. The GM, Ray, also stopped by our table, and we ended up chatting and joking with him a bit. He was incredibly friendly and personable and made sure we were having a great experience. Between the setting, the food, the genuinely attentive service, this as one of those dinners where it all felt elevated. Definitely one of the many highlights of our stay at La Quinta Resort.

Morgan's in the Desert: Disappointment After Disappointment. $400 for Meh…read more After living in La Quinta for four years, we were ready to try Morgan's, as it's one of the last foodie restaurants in the Coachella valley that we haven't tried. We arrived early for our reservation, excited to grab a drink at the bar before dinner. Then we were told our table was already available... only to be seated at a dining table in the bar, off to the side, where apparently servers do not exist while staring at the back of the pianist and the barflies. The two bartenders were fantastic--especially Brian, who was working at warp speed--but they already had a packed bar to manage. Adding dining tables to their workload was clearly not realistic. Why were we seated there? Still a mystery. Reservation problems: I booked through the QR code advertised in The Gem for the August prix fixe dinners at La Quinta Resort's restaurants. When we arrived, we were told the prix fixe menu wasn't available that day. Sorry! So we ordered bread and oysters instead. About 15-20 minutes later, the manager came over and said they would honor the prix fixe after all. Great! Except... we'd already ordered appetizers. ‍ And wow, was it SLOW. We were seated at 5:30 and still didn't have our entrées at 7:00. Drinks regularly sat empty, and once the restaurant got busy around 6:30, water refills disappeared completely. Did I mention it was 110 degrees outside? The food? A mixed bag--but overall, wildly overpriced and underwhelming. * Oysters: Ice-cold and served with a good mignonette. Also pricey. * Bread: Fresh and warm, but the olive tapenade was aggressively salty. Again, overpriced. * Watermelon salad: The winner! Refreshing, flavorful, and the spicy nuts gave it a nice kick. Highly recommend. * Chicken cacciatore: Dry chicken, undercooked tomatoes, overcooked pasta. Never again. * Oscar filet: Delicious and well-prepared, but nothing memorable or special--especially for the price. Bottom line: We spent about $400 for a frustrating, painfully slow, mostly mediocre meal. There are too many great restaurants in the area to spend that kind of money on "meh." We won't be back.

Eight4Nine was the perfect spot for an anniversary brunch with my wife! The place is absolutely…read morebeautiful--white, minimalist, and filled with a cool pop-art vibe. I loved that there are different dining rooms, each with its own art and design. Every space feels unique, and walking through the restaurant is an experience on its own. For brunch, I ordered the chilaquiles, and the Negra Modelo ranchera salsa was delicious and very unique. The flavors really stood out, and I loved the addition of the Spanish chorizo Bilbao. My wife ordered the poblano chile relleno, and everything on the plate was delicious. The refried pinto beans were especially good, and the corn pudding was amazing--like a little piece of corn tamal! Then came the carrot cake sandwich... and honestly, it looked like they saved the best for last. This might be the best carrot cake we have ever tried! The layers of cream cheese semifreddo, carrot ribbon cream, candied pecans, orange crisps, and salted caramel were absolutely incredible. I would honestly come back to Eight4Nine just for the carrot cake. Everything we had was delicious, but the dessert stole the show without a doubt. A big thank you to Sandy, our waitress, for the great recommendations and wonderful service. We loved celebrating our anniversary here and definitely want to come back!

The food quality is very consistent and delicious. Definitely order the "cracked potatoes."…read more One of my favorite places to go to catch up with friends. Easy to make reservations. The one star removed because it can be loud in the evening with the music being a bit too loud.

Hidden gem in Palm Desert. I can't say enough about how great our experience was. We went early and…read morehad cocktails in the bar. The service was excellent, the signature cocktails inspired, and the wine list isn't huge but the selections are impressive at all price ranges. At dinner, we ordered the mini wedge and mini poached pear salads. Both were excellent and good sized portions for being 'mini.' For our entrees, we had the cioppino which was incredible. Teeming with high quality seafood like Norwegian salmon and scallops, it's enough for two. The scallops were perfectly cooked and serving them with purred squash, pork belly crumbles, micro greens and pomegranate made for a well composed dish. I think the star of the show was the glazed sea bass with broccolini and rice. Also perfectly cooked and seasoned. I would order everything again! The service in the dining room was excellent as well. My only complaint is the extra 4% they add for using a credit card as I feel this fee is a restaurant's cost of doing business and should not be passed on to the customer, especially when entrees are upwards of $50 per plate, and the $7.50 split plate charge which I just find to be ridiculous because it costs nothing to wash an extra plate and always feels like a sneaky way to make you order more than you want to eat. Those two things aside, this is one of my favorite restaurants in the area at this price point. We will definitely be back.

We went to Cork Tree 2 nights in a row on a work trip. Summary of two dinners / we were impressed…read moreby the classy decor. Cocktails were made right, pretty and just the right amount of spirits. Excellent service with a personable waiter. Second night we were seated too close to live music and moved so we could talk. Favorite starters were Peppercorn Crusted Ahi and Japanese Crispy Pork Belly ( just a teeny bit dry). Best entrees for us were Seared Scallops and Sonoma Duck Breast. These were both dishes to go back for. Steak was well made too. The supporting veg sides also very good, not just plate fillers. The Baby Wedge Salad was a nice option. Hope to try the Roasted Beet Salad next time. Don't really recommend the Dutch Molten Lava Cake because it was dry & nothing special. Crème brûlée option excellent. This spot harkens back to the 80s without being outdated.

Okay... we just stopped at this amazing little restaurant in Indio on our way home from Arizona and…read moreI am so glad we did. I had the lamb burger and it was so tasty and cooked just right! My honey had the brisket sandwich, he is a foodie and very particular and he loved it! My daughter had the Philly sandwich and she said it had spices that gave it a very unique and very tasty flavor. My granddaughter had the basic cheeseburger and she loved it! She is also very particular about how her food is cooked and apparently according to her it was, perfect! I love that this is a family owned restaurant, husband and wife team. They were both super nice and very attentive. I am definitely stopping back in on my way from and to Arizona. I'm also going to tell all my family about this place so they can stop by as well. Great spot, clean, welcoming, great service and delicious food.

Tried the new Loaded Fries last night.... soooo yummy!! We absolutely love this restaurant. If you…read moreare into fun fries you need to try these.

We were staying at a hotel literally walking distance so we decided to give it a go. Not going to…read morelie, the first 10/15 mins. We felt out of place. Maybe because it fell like a spot only locals go to. But it all changed once my wife's salad came. It was built with the utmost care and it tasted amazing. It was like a fancy balsamic salad with sourdough bread and cherry tomatoes. Then our waiter was very helpful and told us about the food and recommended a wild mushroom pasta. He said all the pasta sauces were made the same day and he even showed us a video of the kitchen and how the noodles are made. I like mushrooms but I'm usually a burger or a steak guy. But I went with it. My wife got a shrimp pasta. Both tasted absolutely amazing...my wife pasta was so refreshing and my mushroom pasta was superb!! The waiter was so cool too. There was a super nice sunset and he told us to go outside and look at it because it was a rare type of sunset. This is one of those restaurants where the food is made of high quality ingredients and the chef/s really does put care into their dishes. All in all, if I'm back in town, I'd come by again for the food.

My opinion, most restaurants in Palm Springs are way too expensive, and only decent to mediocre at…read morebest. Trio is not that. It's a regular spot for us, especially the happy hour. Everyday from 4-6pm. Well cocktails are 6 bucks, martinis are 10, and they typically poor doubles, so amazingly worth it. Happy hour beet tartare is surprisingly delicious for what it is. Although, I would pick out a bunch of the capers. Restaurants have this thing dumping handfuls of capers like it's the main ingredient. It's like eating a whole dill pickle in a cheeseburger. Wow. Also get the pork belly crispy rice. You won't be disappointed. We come here for their regular menu for special date nights and are never disappointed. The pork chop was awesome. You really can't go wrong. Enjoy!