I'm a bit torn on this one. I think it's a nice place with good food. Service is better than average (especially in Palm Springs). Drinks are excellent. The price point is a little high for what it is. I think you are paying a premium for location (right downtown), while I value ambiance and food more. I would return (more of a walk than a run, though). 3/5 for ambiance (in the back, by the kitchen) 3.5/5 on service 4/5 on food (5/5 for the bar) 3/5 on value We have never been to Johannes before, and we were looking forward to it. We were seated in the back of the restaurant, closer to the kitchen, which I don't think is nearly as nice as the front. It's not unpleasant, just not as nice. I was annoyed when the next table got their cocktail order in before us because they were seated after us. We got a different server, who took a while. The host had only provided a cocktail and wine list, so we weren't able to use that time to figure out dinner. Eventually the server came by. He knew his stuff, and went through everything we needed to know, but it was also clear that he was flat out. He asked if we wanted water, but then forgot and when we prompted him, one came with ice even though our guest requested no ice. Inital round of cocktails was on point, though no extra olives as requested by one. Not a huge deal. Drinks were excellent. Bread service and the beet salad were also quite good. I got the swordfish special. Swordfish is not my favorite fish, but the prep (pineapple black bean chutney) enticed me and it was very good. Another got the caper-lemon schnitzel. Another got the chicken curry. The curry was not as good as hoped; I think it was a little thin. No complaints on the schnitzel. Dessert and coffee were offered but we were full. read more

Haven't been back to Palm Springs for a couple of years and Johannes is on our must visit list. Somewhat disappointed this time. We are schnitzel lovers, I had the plain Wiener schnitzel($38) and hubs had the Papa schnitzel($44) I asked our waiter if schnitzel is made from pork or chicken and he said veal. First of all, my cutlet is 'snow white' throughout with no 'pink' anywhere let alone light pink showing in real veal. The texture is so soft with absolutely 'no chew' as veal should have. The whole schnitzel is flavourless and tasteless...taste just like pounded/tenderized chicken breast steak!Not any better with my hubs Papa schnitzel. Maybe next visit we'll skip the schnitzels and try their other items on the menu....... read more

Johannes is a restaurant that I will always go back to whenever I am in Palm Springs. We celebrated a Valentine's day dinner here. The cocktails were on point, the ambiance is bright, cheerful and relaxed, and above all, the service is always excellent. I do want to point out though that the reason I am giving Johannes 4-stars instead of 5 is that on this particular night the food was not quite up to the standard that I was accustomed to. My partner had the beef tenderloin. He had to send it back because it was medium well. He had asked for it to be medium. The server replaced it and it was perfect. I ordered the half-duck, which is how it was described on the menu. But, it turned out to be two thighs with the drumsticks attached, so not quite accurate. I was looking forward to a juicy duck breast. The duck skin was crispy but the meat was a little chewy and dry. The sauce definitely saved this dish. We ended the meal with the dessert sampler, it was perfect and made me quite happy. I will definitely be back. Though, it's a bit pricey, and I'll probably stick to the traditional favorites on the menu. Palm Springs has a lot of other restaurants to choose from but Johannes will always be on top of my favorites list. read more

The schnitzel here isn't just good--it's the kind of dish that makes you pause after the first bite. Perfectly crisp on the outside, incredibly tender inside, and packed with flavor, it's clear they've mastered this classic. Add in the warm, attentive service and a lively yet refined atmosphere, and you've got a dining experience that feels both special and comfortable. Johannes doesn't just serve schnitzel--they've perfected it. read more

Johannes - Modern European Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Fantastic, just go and enjoy the food. The location is great. Would highly recommend.

We were greeted warmly at the entrance, The food was amazing.My husband had the lemon & caper schnitzel, He thought it was delicious. I had the crispy duck. It was succulent, crispy and juicy! We had slit of fun there. Give it a try! read more

See all

A great people watching restaurant to check out if you're in downtown Palm Springs. While the menu has a heavy focus on European cuisine, the menu accommodates all palates. Food (4/5) The menu here leans towards European cuisine with some exceptions (ahi tuna tartare, Malaysian meatballs). In addition, this restaurant is more known for their schnitzel options; however, they do have more traditional American cuisine options such as the beef tenderloin with fries. My party ordered the beef tenderloin, pork medallions, and the dessert sampler for our meal (the portions are on the larger side so an appetizer isn't really necessary). The last time I ordered the beef tenderloin, the restaurant used a red wine reduction sauce that paired much better than the butter/cream based sauce that they smothered the steak with. I thought the butter based sauce was over powering and it should've been put in a small dipping sauce container on the side. The entree also came with sautéed spinach and roasted carrots which were cooked pretty well, but they were nothing special. I ordered my steak to come out medium and they did a decent job at getting that right but it was a little on the medium-well side. My friend's pork medallions were cooked excellently; however, the bacon they added on top was overly salty. The dessert sampler came with a peach strudel, orange creme brûlée, and a profiterole. The best of the three was the profiterole because of the rich chocolate sauce that they used to cover the pastry. Ambiance (4/5) This is a centralized location in downtown Palm Springs and located right on the corner of Arenas and Indian Canyon. The interior is unique because it seems like the restaurant combined two storefronts into one space. On the left side of the restaurant there is the bar and open kitchen with some tables, while the right side of the restaurant has a very small main dining room with a few tables. The green theme throughout the restaurant embodies the color way that is unique to Palm Springs. Sitting near the windows of the main dining room will provide you the opportunity to people watch the people walking by along Indian Canyon. My only complaint during my visit here was that the temperature inside the restaurant became very warm once more diners were seated inside and it was a little uncomfortable. Service (5/5) The staff at this restaurant are very accommodating and knowledgeable about the menu and the daily specials. My water was refilled a few times and I did not have to wait long for the check to arrive after finishing my meal. The bill came out as a handwritten check which I thought was a nice personal touch that one does not see too often these days. read more

See all

Johannes has the trendy Palm Springs atmosphere one would expect when visiting the downtown area. We were seated near the kitchen, not in the dining room, and that may have skewed my review a bit. I felt that the service was on point, the food was okay, but it was very noisy where we were seated. All in all, I felt it was overpriced. I had the caper lemon schnitzel which was fair, but because of the price point, it wasn't wonderful. There is no way it should be a $44 dinner plate. Probably not a restaurant I would choose to return to with all the other options in town. read more

See all

Yum. Interesting, sometimes unusual food, in a Palm Springs laid back setting. I've had a delicious kangaroo, for instance. But all the food we had has been good, much of which has an unexpected European touch. read more

Our first time here. The place was well decorated with all the right touches. It was a small place but felt big because of character and ambience. The waitress was not nice and ignored us to the point even the bus boy noticed and started to help by asking her to go to the table. When our food arrived it was overcooked most likely sitting under heat lamps too long. The price was overpriced and we would not go back again. read more

See all

My friend was very excited to go to Johannes, as he's German and was in the mood for schnitzel. He raved about the cocktails, and in fairness, they were an A+ for both of us. The mezcal-based cocktail I had (I forget the name) was one of the best I've had in years, truly. My friend's Sazerac was to his liking, as well. No notes. The bartender brought his A-game. I was about to order the salmon when the server pivoted me to the daily special, another fish dish, instead. Sure, why not? My friend ordered a few appetizers and the schnitzel he was super-excited for. The bread basket came out with some unique butter for the bread that wasn't very buttery, a bit too vegetal. It lacked creaminess and flavor. I passed on the bread. The Baby Belgian Endive Salad was pretty good. My friend was excited about the Cheese Spätzeln, which I thought was fairly good as well. Our entrees came out, and my friend saw the Crispy Roasted Maple Leaf Farm Half Duck plated instead of the Schnitzel he ordered; an honest misunderstanding, but not what he wanted. Rather than send it back - he hates being that guy - he ate it, somewhat begrudgingly, repeatedly saying we came here because he was so in the mood for the schnitzel. My fish, I think it was halibut, was somehow chewy on the outside, but undercooked inside; not flaky at all, inexplicably overcooked then undercooked at the same time. It was pretty bland. Definitely a mixed experience for the $250 price tag, for a dinner for two. Fantastic cocktails, good appetizers, but a swing an a miss on both entrees. Seeing the positive reviews, I suspect we caught them on an 'off' night, but still, it was an expensive disappointment. read more

See all

We had such a wonderful experience at Johannes for dinner last night. We were celebrating our anniversary and valentines weekend in Palm Springs. This restaurant is in the main area of town and we were able to walk over from our hotel which was great. We arrived an hour or so early expecting to have to wait at the bar while our table became available, but we were seated right away outside under the heaters and were very comfortable. Our server was wonderful and attentive without interrupting us constantly. We had the shrimp cocktail to start which was different to what we are used to, but so good. The shrimp was tossed in their special sauce so no dipping on cocktail sauce. Very clean tasting and delicious. Then we had a mixed green salad that was so fresh and crispy. My husband and I both chose schnitzel for dinner (one with a peppercorn sauce and one Jager style). So delicious. If you have ever been to Germany or Austria the schnitzel is something you remember and this place just took me back there. So yummy. We also were able to sub out our fingerling potato side with spaetzel which was exactly what we were craving. Dessert for us was the apple strudel of course and it was also perfect. We'll be back!!! read more

See all

Oh I love the food -it's the best! Staff? 15 minutes for outside water after seated and it was like 90 degrees. They took our order but couldn't divide the bill with 2 on one and the third on their own. Staff this season has gone down hill. Enough said . read more

Beautiful restaurant!! My husband enjoyed dining outside , our server was very attentive and kind. The food was exceptional; I had the Hokkaido scallops and he had the papas schnitzel. We both left happy and satisfied and look forward to returning! read more

Johannes - Pan Seared Hokkaido Scallops - Modern European Near Me - Palm Springs, California

My friend and I had such high expectations her for their weinerschnitzel and she thought they had stuffed cabbage, but they didn't. The schnitzel was dry as could be and I had to keep asking the busboy for more lemons, our server was never around when we needed something. I love weiner schnitzel it's my favorite dish, I'm even Austrian, but this didn't come close to cutting it! I later found out if the server had been more attentive, she would have suggested some of the other weiner schnitzel dishes on the lower part of the menu with a lemon sauce and capers I missed. I wished I had seen the various sauce choices, I might have enjoyed my dinner so much more. There were servers in the entrance dining room who were attractive, dressed well with smiles on their faces, not ours! The roasted duck my friend had was good, but the worst red cabbage we ever tasted with huge chucks of cabbage. We both agreed, It was pretty lousy. When we asked the server about it, she answered with a very snotty response. Our server was a different story, she was enough to lose your appetite, and never around when we needed lemons, salt, more water, had questions about the red cabbage and was curt, we just wanted to get out of there. The drinks my friend had were excellent, their Orange Blood Martinis. When we first walked in my friend asked her if they had stuffed cabbage, she said was looking forward to that and thought she saw it on the menu? This old hippie looking server said, "You must be thinking of Miro's, they have it, we don't." That when we realized we went to the wrong restaurant! So, we decided to go to Miro's for desert after dinner, and check that restaurant out. read more

Johannes - Schnitzel at Johannes - Modern European Near Me - Palm Springs, California

See all

Having watched Chef Johannes open his restaurant many years ago, this place and Chef's team are an iconic combo, unique in a tourist town. Whether loaded with visitors or off-season regulars, just being here is "home" for me. Creative Austrian/Asian food is expertly prepared by Johannes' culinary team, a superb wine list hits all the right notes, and the bar, expertly led by Stephanie, is all completed by an experienced service team. I always look forward to my return visits. read more

We made a reservation about two weeks in advance and were seated outside at a plastic table in 57° weather with no heaters, despite there being only one other table occupied on the patio. We politely asked if we could move inside but were told the restaurant was full and no alternatives were offered. Unfortunately, the outdoor seating was uncomfortable enough that we decided to leave rather than stay for dinner. I understand restaurants get busy, but when guests reserve well ahead of time, a comfortable seating experience should be part of the expectation -- or at least some effort to accommodate when conditions aren't ideal. read more

Friendly service and great atmosphere. Seating inside is cozy. I might have preferred outdoor seating as it was a very nice evening. I was torn between the scallops, kobe steak and schnitzel. I would highly recommend the schnitzel to you, i mean....it's their featured item! Everything was delicious and filling. read more

See all

This was my 4th time going here. And it's great every time. Not a big space, but well designed. Good service, and amazing food. read more

See all

We just love Joanna's. The menu is very diverse with what you can have for breakfast and if they don't have it on the menu if they have the right ingredients so just make what you want you just have to ask tip. I don't ask how much they're gonna charge me when they do something special for me, but I am a regular. I just expect them to be fair and I always have felt that they happen. They are a regular go to for us. We love the huevos, rancheros, corned-beef hash, extra crispy, and chicken fried steak during the week. We just get the small breakfast which is two eggs and we get sides of fruit. You can also have English muffin or toast with that small breakfast if you want to. read more

We came all the way in from Rancho Mirage ... sort of a standing joke because as we get older a 20 minutes car ride is excessive lol. The restaurant was very nice inside. the decor was urban chic and when you walked in they have a small 4 seat bar and a large room off to the right side. they also have a nice patio for outdoor dinning. The place was busy and we say right away. cocktails we had the blood orange cocktail and a German beer. Food wise we had the meatballs and the escargot both excellent. entrees we all had Schnitzel which was the best Ive had. Our server was friendly and responsive with our drinks and food. This is definitely a place to try! read more

See all

Was looking for a place for dinner when I was in Palm Springs and I walked by this place. Looks very elegant and chic so I went in. Wonderful service with great foods. Clean and modern style. Sat outside on the sidewalk so I can enjoys people walking, Would come back next time to check out other dishes. read more

See all

My wife & I made a reservation at Johannes for our 5th Wedding Anniversary, during our trip to Palm Springs. EVERYTHING WAS OUTSTANDING FOR US! The atmosphere and service was above & beyond, and the food top-notch, delicious & delectable. We ordered the Escargot and Cheese Spätzeln for apps, the Halibut special & Lamb Rack for entrees, and Crème Brûlée for desert. As far as fine dining goes, the price was very reasonable, as well. I cannot speak higher of our experience. A perfect Anniversary dinner! read more

Johannes - Halibut daily special with a colossal prawn (the size of a lobster tail) - Modern European Near Me - Palm Springs, California

See all

Goodness. I've been going to this amazing restaurant since they've been open (guessing at least 50 times) The food is excellent The specials tend to be highlights, and the "trio" (shrimp, scallops and lobster if memory serves), is the best seafood appetizer I've ever had The lamb is superlative The schnitzel...the peppercorn is mah favorite. But truly... In over 50 meals... I've never had bad food But like almost everything, it's all about the people that work there. Stephanie (who I have seen through many life changes, including pregnancy, her daughter, attending kindergarten, etc.) Daniel. His greeting, his smile, his willingness to save me a seat at the bar... Priceless) (And so many others that I cannot include, because this would be a 500 word review) It is that kind of place I always sit at the bar, (although the rest of the restaurant is intimate with great servers) Casual, yet dressy, intimate, (yet these folks are your family) Highly recommended read more

Super dated menu and decor, terrible service and felt like a cruising spot. If you're 65+ and looking for a hook-up, this is the place for you. read more

While the food was, OK the service wasn't. We were not asked if we wanted another drink or even have our water glasses refilled. We were seated by the waiter station and there was so much traffic by our table. Will not go back! read more

Good piece of schntizel, good size, with some cranberry sauce, and a few pieces of cucumber and dill to ganrish. I asked for the "demi-baguette" with butter and received the bread ok but it came with a an indifferent drab-coloured spread which the wait person said had herbs, or whatever, with it Small point and they did eventually replace it with the butter i had asked for in the first place. Very nice waitperson looked after us well The account after tax tip etc came to $125. This seemed excessive for what was 2 schnitzels in batter/breading, 1 beer and 1 glass of wine and some bread. . read more

The service was good, but in the very small dining room they sat a party of 8 next to us. They were so loud we couldn't have a conversation. This was my husband's birthday present and our first time here. We ended up moving to another table, but management was not particularly helpful. The food was ok but not memorable. Too bad. read more

A WONDERFUL dinner experience .... until I WASN'T...! I started with a Lemon drop martini, no sugar rim. it wasn't the best but it was good flavor and cold. However: The food was EXTREMELY good. The generous portion of orange glazed ducK was moist and tender accompanied BY warm red cabbage, sauerkraut & the house red blend suggested by my waiter Lyle. He was Very attentive, professional informative, and polite explaining the schnitzel menu, a Palm Springs / Austrian Classic Food menu. The desert was a chocolate pecan bread, pudding with vanilla bean ice cream, atop. Simple! But perfect with each bite melting in my mouth. My evening, by myself was perfect. It was not an inexpensive meal, but worth every bite in today's new dining economy. So perfect I called friends to make future reservation for the following two Fridays. We like, as All locals, dinning before the weekenders come. So planning, I'm wanting reservations for the following next two Fridays if possible for a two spot. I usually dine alone. Then my friends call and make separate reservations upon my recommendation. But then S N I P P Y Stephanie entered my experience ....ruining my evening. Working with her on reservations for just two people for the following week, The hostess Stephanie. (The brunette) upon finalizing the date and times we both agreed upon, she said she wanted and required a credit card number to hold the reservations, for two people, to have dinner the upcoming following Friday. I was shocked, and I said "I've not hear of that. It's only for two people." She became belligerent, as she was insistent to have my credit card number to hold reservations for two and I repeated myself then said "I can eat anywhere in Palm Springs ...that's unheard of. I'm choosing to dine here." Her reply "That's just how it is and how we do things and you'll have to get over it." She did not know I had already called 4 friends ( usually six) while having dinner, saying how great the food was and to have them join as a separate table the following weekend ( of course I had them cancel) Stephanie needs to learn diplomacy, etiquette, and professional professionalism. Maybe this post will make her think twice before asking for credit cards for a two spot. Or How to ask without an attitude. LEE- read more

Food is okay and service was decent but for some reason they always sat us in the alley of tables by the kitchen and bathrooms. We have been there six times and even when there were open tables in the main dining area, we get stuck in the "cheap seats." When we mentioned it, the host laughed at us and didn't seem to care. Our server said it was because we moved our reservation time up 30 minutes, but there were open tables in there when we left. I don't need to be treated like this. We won't be back. read more

Its a lovely Wednesday night and my daughter and I are looking for a place for dinner. And much to our delight, we stumbled upon Johannes. From the moment we walked in we were greeted with a warm smile. The cocktails were outstanding and the food was better than I ever could have imagined. This is a must-try when in Palm Springs read more

Johannes - Pan Seared Branzino - Modern European Near Me - Palm Springs, California

See all

Honestly what a great restaurant That's been here for a long time always used to pass by this fine establishment and wondered what kind of food they served here Ends up being some very good German food Very authentic I used to live in Berlin before I met my husband and tasting the dishes brought back so many memories Caden was such a delightful and bright young man Our server Was busy with other tables and Caden would tend to our every need read more

Being German myself, I was elated to find authentic German restaurant in Palm Springs! Reservations were prize and it was not too busy when we showed up for dinner. Beautiful restaurant, plenty of seating. Service is wonderful, very efficient and welcoming. I highly recommend trying the spaetzle with cheese, our favorite dish here. The schnitzel was not the best, I do make those better at home. Prices are a bit high, but considering the area and the quality of the food served it was worthy of the splurge. Nice dining option for the area! read more

See all

Modern American-Austrian cuisine in for a Mid Century Modern city. Johannes is expensive with modern inflation prices, but it is probably the very best at what it does. Service is friendly, interior is clean, modern, a bit retro, with good sound proofing so you can still have a conversation with your dining mates without shouting, despite the crowd. Service is smiling and personable. Johannes is famous for it Wiener Schnitzel dishes, one of my favorites! And Johannes does it good, real good! But you are gonna pay for it: $44 at plate! I got the special Green Madagascan Peppercorn Sauce(Au Poivre ?) which was flavorful, mellow spicy, and added pizazz to this traditional dish. The wife chose more wisely with the Lemon Caper sauce...it was rich, fragrant, buttery, and delicious...better than mine! My one critique about the schnitzels is that the outer breading wasn't crispy to my liking(Note: I've eaten schinitzel in America, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, and Austria...they all do it crispier). $19 Cheese Spätzeln...this was a mistake, I ordered the $7 Spätzeln, but it was hearty and delicious mistake! Sautéed House Made Noodles Melted In Gruyere & Fontina Cheese, Wild Arugula, Crispy Onions, Chives. This appetizer is huge and great for sharing. It was so good, that I did not even complain to the waitress that she got this wrong. If you love a creative mac n cheese, you'll love this! Add in a beer, glass of wine, and taxes, and we had a $160 check, before tip, yikes! I don't have any regrets, but it's definitely a once in awhile splurge... read more

Hello We had a great meal, good food, but overpriced. Very expensive the Bill was usd 185,- days later I saw a payment from usd 211,- ?.. Do they charge you extra without your approval? so overall not such a good experience. Last time we went there read more

A solid 4-4.5. Nice Buzzy Friday night crowd. We went with 2 friends who had been there before. Loved the Weinersnitzel (sp) w caper sauce. + hubby loved his lambies! All nice service + cute place too. Definitely recommend! read more

Johannes - Lamb chop dinner. Really good! - Modern European Near Me - Palm Springs, California

See all

Fabulous Food! Had the scallops and they were Heaven Went in for Father's Day and we all had a wonderful time! read more

Johannes - Modern European Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Johannes is one of our favorites in Palm Springs. The schnitzel is amazing! The Au Pear cocktail was just okay. It had a strong medicinal taste. The beef was cooked to perfection too. The service is always perfect. Once again, a great meal at a great place. read more

Lots of delicious German favorites (delightfully they are somewhat traditional but with small twists, but not trying to be too creative) and many non-German dishes. We loved our entrees, the Cheese Spaetzle and the 3-part dessert sampler. Service was a bit choppy, but it was fine. Would come back. read more

I love this restaurant!!! Every time I go the foods amazing. Service is exceptional at the bar and in dinning room.