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    Rick's Restaurant

    4.2 (688 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Ricks special and the Cuban lechón burrito
    Jessica N.

    We were staying at an Inn nearby and they gave us complimentary breakfast vouchers for Rick's Restaurant. We woke up pretty early so we decided to check it out before the brunch crowd got there. It's a pretty big restaurant so there's seating everywhere. Definitely a diner vibe. We were seated right away and waters came to our table immediately. They asked if we wanted coffee, but we declined. The servers seem to be in a rush all the time. Everything goes by quickly: seating, ordering, eating, billing. There wasn't really much of a welcoming routine, just what do you want, ok here you go, and goodbye. Granted, it was a weekend and I'm sure during busy hours, that's exactly what you want/need to keep things moving. The menu is pretty extensive with a bit of everything. The voucher we had was for a Rick's Special of the House (2 eggs, home fries or hashbrowns, toast, and a beverage). I got scrambled eggs, hash browns (well done), rye toast, and a raspberry iced tea. It was a filling meal, perfect for breakfast. Eggs were nicely scrambled, the hashbrowns were fine. I didn't realize that the toast would come buttered and I wish I knew that because I would've gotten it plain but it was still good. We also got a breakfast burrito (I forgot the name of it) but it was a cuban burrito, with lechon, rice, beans, and a few other things. It was also good, but I think we'd go with something different next time. Either way, we left full and content with our meals.

    AHI TUNA STEAK
    Teri G.

    12 of us on a family gathering agreed that Ricks is top notch gourmet food in a casual setting, great service and reasonably priced. They gave us our own wing of the restaurant for our party. We all shared tastings... I Loved loved loved my generous serving of Ahi Tuna Steak perfectly seared and rare, served with beautiful asparagus, Jamaican black beans and rice. My sister in law's Cuban Ropa Vieja was fantastic lying flavorful and tender. The two salads i tasted were The Chef's salad and the Chopped salads, both with the finest ingredients, choice chicken, smoked bacon, homemade fresh dressings. I don't think there's anything more we could have asked for! Mwah!

    Turkey Club Sandwich
    Ben B.

    Had a nice meal here last night with 5 of my friends after going to the movies. Excellent service and great food. Two friends had the turkey dinner which they said was very good. Two had the fish tacos and said they were just ok. One had the burger which they enjoyed. I had the turkey club sandwich and it was very large and delicious. The menu has a nice selection of items including smaller portions for those who want a lighter meal. They have their own parking lot which is a big plus for Palm Springs.

    Sourdough toast
    Sheila C.

    Everyone you interact with during a visit helps set the tone, right? And while most of the staff was wonderful, our main server unfortunately wasn't. She seemed rushed, didn't really listen, missed half of our order, and just wasn't friendly. In contrast, everyone else--the runners, other servers, and the host stand--was incredibly kind and helpful. The food itself was good and comforting. The hash browns were extra crispy, just the way we love them. Overall, we really enjoyed the meal.

    -Media Noche (aka Cuban sandwich)
    Jacquelyn A.

    I stopped here after a long day of flights and ordered the Media Noche. It was one of the best I've had. I'm a sucker for a good Cuban sandwich, and this one had the right amount of fillings. I loved that the bottom was full of pickles- it made this sandwich so, so good. Service was also friendly and top notch. Food came out quickly and it kept me full for a full day!

    Denver Omlette (top) Short stack and Hashed Browns.
    Keegan P.

    Friendly and prompt service! My beverage was never empty and our food was prompt. My pancakes and Hash browns were perfectly cooked and the syrup for the pancakes was served warm and the butter was whipped. Both nice touches. Our only complaint is that my husband said his omelette was way under seasoned, and the Ham to Pepper ratio in his Denver omlette was way too pepper heavy and ham light. The ham wasn't seared before it was put in the omlette so that's a little detail that could be better.

    Great old photos of Palm Springs history.
    Cynthia C.

    We were hungry after "antiquing" a couple miles away. Rick's is a great comfort food spot, with home cooked food and daily specials. Comfortable booths, friendly service and great B/W photos from legendary celebrities and locations associated with Palm Springs all around the restaurant. Service was prompt, but the TWO menus were vast(breakfast and lunch both are served til 2pm, so we were given both those menus), but I def needed a hot minute to figure out which meal I was interested in. Hubs went with hamburger steak and eggs and it was a REALLY GOOD 1/2 lb burger. I landed on trying the Polish sausage with sauerkraut and Swiss, but asked to hold the bun. It came with a side of fresh made fries, which were also very good. The Polish sausage had a perfect snap to it and the two slices of Swiss were real cheese. Sometimes I'm not sure if I'll be getting processed or real is a delicious surprise. We were offered A-1 and Heinz mustard with our orders, which we appreciated, but Hubs had to ask for a coffee refill after he was done eating, none was offered through his meal. The server DID then bring a refill of my water without being asked, once he realized that wasn't offered earlier either, so we lingered a bit longer to finish both bevvies. The GIANT cinnamon roll and other fresh baked goods caught my attention on Yelp and also when we walked in, but I didn't have room to try any - THIS time. lol I'd also be interested in trying one of their scratch made daily soups and their roasted turkey entree would probably be mighty tasty for Thanksgiving. Rick also has some family Cuban recipes with sides of plantain, rice and beans that look very good too. Like I said, a vast selection of homemade comfort foods. We'll be back. Cheers! "CC"

    Main dinning area
    Willette D.

    My guest suggested Rick's Restaurant for lunch. I immediately agreed. I have been wanted to go. My guest had the Pastrami Ruben with fries. I ordered the Cuban Pork sandwich, chicken tortilla soup, plantains and black beans with rice. The chicken tortilla soup was delicious. The pork for me was tough. I would have preferred a different cut of pork. The plantains could have been fried a little longer and crisper. The black beans could use more seasoning. The restaurant was beautiful. The menu selection was huge. Breakfast and lunch was offered until 2 pm. Staff were friendly and attentive. I would like to go back and try something different. There was ample parking. There was also a separate bar area from dinning area, and patio dinning. $$

    #5 Bacon and Eggs - 3 slices of bacon, 2 Eggs, home fries & white toast.
    Javier S.

    Good breakfast, good service. I ordered the #5 Bacon and Eggs; 3 slices of bacon, 2 eggs, home fries & toast. The bacon was crispy, not too fatty. The eggs (cooked scrambled) were fluffy. The home fries were good, but needed more seasoning for flavor, also could have used a bit more cooking time (I like them very well done). The toast was good, ordered white bread with blackberry jam; really liked the jam. The ambiance of ricks was cool with the black and white pictures of old Palm Springs celebrities. The service was fast and very friendly.

    Marjon F.

    Last year we went here for brunch as we left Palm Springs and I still dreaming about their cinnamon roll so I was super excited to be able to go back this past weekend! We weren't able to Rally all of our friends to come with us so it was just me and my husband. For server was super tentative and very fast and taking our order and bringing out our drinks and food. I ordered the corned beef and hash with hash browns and a coffee. And of course the most important part the cinnamon roll! I'll let the photos speak for themselves, but it is amazing! We went Sunday morning and it was surprisingly really easy to get a table, there was no wait. Highly recommend this place if you're at Palm Springs area.

    Elisabeth L.

    I ordered a Cuban Burger, Chocolate Cake, and strawberry margarita. I have never eaten Cuban sandwiches before so I did not know what to expect. Delivery is pricey. However it was nice to have to go out to have a margarita with dinner. It was a decent margarita but nothing special. The burger had a very large patty and a stack of ham on top with burger toppings. It came with sweet plantains which are one of the favorite things I had in this meal. The loaded baked potato I chose as my free side was salted and covered in bacon and cheese. Jalapeños, sour cream, and butter were packaged separately. It was a salty meal. The chocolate cake was very large- as large as my hand- and very extremely rich. The frosting was even more rich. I ate half of everything and am saving the other half for another meal. This was pretty decent food, the main dish is not my favorite meal but it was good. It's a new style compared to what I am used to.

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    Thanks Javier for the positive review. Hope to see you again soon

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    Wonderfully wide menu and super nice staff. We could have stayed much longer. Try it out.

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    Are there any gluten free options? Are there instructions on how to prepare gluten free foods ? I have to eat gluten free for medical reasons and it is very important that there is absolutely no gluten.?

    Hi Darien we do have gluten free options. Just let your server know that you are gluten free and we can show some options off our menu.

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