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Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert

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Updated November 05, 2026

Looking for the best value restaurants in Palm Springs / Palm Desert? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Café Des Beaux-Arts

4.8

4.8 (2644)

$31 to $50

French

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Come and savor French-Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Palm Desert. Enjoy a truly wonderful dining experience on our patio. You'll love our extraordinary food at affordable prices. No reservations taken for small parties at lunch or breakfast time, just come on in and we'll accommodate you!

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JohnGold

Dined 6 days ago

Always our favorite go to place. It feels like we are with family while dining there. Management make sure that you are well taken care of. We visit about every two weeks.

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Tomato Bouillabaisse

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Cup of French Onion Soup

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French Onion Soup Gratinée

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Trilussa Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (4020)

$30 and under

Italian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Trilussa serves traditional Italian cuisine in an intimate and family atmosphere. They serve great Italian seafood, steaks, pizza and pasta dishes with elegance and a smile. Front door parking to the restaurant available. Gluten-free pasta available. Live Music.

Happy Hour reservations not available.
Table requests are not guaranteed.

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KitGold

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and great service!!! Ana was our server and did a fabulous job.

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Lasagna Bolognese

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Chez Pierre Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1898)

$31 to $50

French

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

A True Taste of France in the Heart of Palm Desert.
Just a block from El Paseo, Chez Pierre Bistro brings the warmth, artistry, and romance of the French Riviera to Southern California. Led by Chef Pierre Pelech, the menu blends classic French dishes with refined global influences, from Duck à l’Orange and Steak Frites to delicate crêpes, fresh seafood, and handcrafted desserts.

Whether joining us for a cozy dinner, a celebratory night out, or our French-inspired weekend brunch, guests enjoy intimate ambiance, attentive service, and cuisine prepared with soul.

Reserve your table and experience why Chez Pierre has been a beloved Palm Desert dining destination for more than two decades.

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AnnGold

Dined 6 days ago

As always, delicious and wonderful! From the bread and pate, to the appetizers, to the four different entrees each of us enjoyed, the food was excellent. Service is personable and professional and the evening was lovely. Chez Pierre is one of our very favorites!

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4.8

4.8 (6804)

$30 and under

Bistro

Rancho Mirage

About the restaurant

Please note:
DO NOT write special requests in reservation.
If you selected OUTDOOR for your reservation you will be seated on the patio.
If you selected STANDARD DINING you will be seated in the Main Dining Room.
For any special seating request please CALL the restaurant.
We will do our best to accommodate seating requests, but please confirm with us BEFORE arrival.
We are OPEN for dining INDOORS & on our covered PATIO.
TAKE OUT and DELIVERY are also available.
Order on our Website SiBon-SoGood.com or call 760.837.0011
Also available with PostMates, GrubHub, DoorDash and UberEats.
Classic Belgian cuisine with a fresh and modern twist is served by our friendly, welcoming staff.
Si Bon's menus include gluten free and vegetarian options. Chef Philippe Caupain's focus is on local and organic ingredients.
Offering full bar, featuring Belgian Beers on tap, Specialty Cocktails and a great Wine List with several organic labels.

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Sally

Dined 3 days ago

Food and service is consistently amazing. Highly recommend anytime of day! Nice selection of entrees and great for brunch or dinner.

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Beef Stroganoff

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Oregon Sand Dabs

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Lobster Chopped Salad (GF)

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4.9

4.9 (1710)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Cathedral City

About the restaurant

An OpenTable Diners’ Choice award winner recognized as a Charming Restaurant, Neighborhood Gem, Best Rated destination, and favorite for Good for Special Occasions, Oceans offers casual-elegant dining in the desert.

Owned and operated since 1995, this intimate European-style restaurant brings the flavors of the ocean to Palm Springs and Palm Desert. Fresh seafood is prepared daily in classic Mediterranean and California-inspired styles, including lobster bouillabaisse, paella, abalone, sea bass, sand dabs, shrimp, scallops, lobster steak, salmon, swordfish, tuna, and oysters.

Not a seafood lover? Enjoy a 16-ounce veal chop, rack of lamb, or premium steak. The full bar features premium spirits and an extensive wine list. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a relaxed evening out, discover why Oceans is one of the area’s top-rated seafood restaurants with the best service.

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Toby

Dined 2 days ago

Had another great dinner. The sea bass and prawns were top notch. Sat outside. Wonderful evening. Had a great time.

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Bouillabaisse with 8oz Lobster

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4.8

4.8 (4784)

$50 and over

French

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

FARM is a traditional Provencial-style restaurant in downtown Palm Springs in the historic Plaza, tucked away from traffic. Chef has taken care to create a menu comprised of traditional European dishes, brimming with locally sourced produce and artisanal meats. In true Provencial-style, the prix fixe dinner menu is served at a pace so you may enjoy your evening with us.
Enjoy a meal in our outdoor setting and take in the ambiance of being out of the city and transported magically to the South of France.

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Doug

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service and food quality. The Chilean Sea Bass entree was tasty and tender. The appetizer choices and desserts were excellent as well.

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Prime Filet Mignon

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Limoncello Sorbet

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New York Cheesecake

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Riccio's Steak & Seafood

4.9

4.9 (1136)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

For three decades the name Riccio has been synonymous with fine dining in the desert. Richard and Patricia Riccio set the bar for outstanding Italian cuisine 40 years ago when they opened the original Riccio’s in uptown Palm Springs. Two of their sons, eager to carry on the family tradition, last spring unveiled Riccio’s Steak and Seafood with a new menu concept in a higher profile location downtown. Service and personal attention have been the Riccio’s hallmark and they pledge to continue this tradition.

For the casual diner, Riccio’s offers a relaxed patio presentation for watching downtown Palm Springs unfold while sampling their intriguing, seasonally changing menu. Riccio’s bar faces lively Palm Canyon Drive, and picture windows frame a sculptural fountain.

The desert's top steak and seafood restaurant. Come taste why over 40 years of customers keep coming back to this downtown landmark.

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steve

Dined 4 days ago

Simply always a fun time. Great service, food and ambiance. All entrees ordered by the table were delicious (Alfredo, cioppino & ravioli).

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SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE

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CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

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The Bistro - Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

4.9

4.9 (1383)

$31 to $50

American

Indio

About the restaurant

A world of flavor, textures and ambiance await you at the Bistro. Start your Bistro experience with a hand-crafted, specialty cocktail at the stunning mahogany bar.

The Bistro specializes in exciting, contemporary fine cuisine including succulent seafood and tantalizing sushi selections. You’ll also enjoy carefully dry-aged on site, hand-carved, premium USDA beef. The Bistro offers an enticing array of salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts, sure to impress the most discriminating of palates.

Guests have the option to dine inside with a view of the exhibition kitchen, or outside overlooking palm trees and a beautiful courtyard.

Reservations are recommended.

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Susan

Dined on Oct 28, 2026

Food was delicious and presented nicely. Service outstanding... Highly recommend.

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Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood

4.9

4.9 (5224)

$31 to $50

Californian

Palm Desert

About the restaurant

Thank you for choosing Mitch's on El Paseo.

Sushi, Specialty Sake Selections, Prime Steaks and Seafood. Serving Lunch and Dinner. Climatized patio, Located at the corner of Portola & El Paseo in Palm Desert. Come join us for great food and a fabulous time!

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JodyGold

Dined 2 days ago

We reserved on the patio which was so lovely. The service, presentation and food , all fabulous!

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Chinese Chicken

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Chocolate Balloon Cake

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Grilled Shrimp Louie Salad

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Sammy G's Tuscan Grill

4.7

4.7 (4625)

$30 and under

Italian

Palm Springs

About the restaurant

Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill is located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs and near some of the city’s most quaint shops and hotels.

Established in 2009, Sammy G’s has is open seasonally for Sammy's weekend Brunch and lunch with an innovative menu, blending traditional Italian with California cuisine. Take a break from shopping and dine al fresco for lunch on the newly renovated patio and soak up the gorgeous desert weather, or venture inside and be transported to Tuscany with the restaurant’s rustic charm.

Dinner becomes a casual yet elegant event, and traditional Italian favorites mixed with updated classics are on the menu. A semi-private room is available for family gatherings or business events.

On Thursday through Saturday nights, the Sammy G’s Lounge becomes an energetic yet intimate place to meet up with friends and dance the night away to live music and enjoy Sammy G’s signature cocktails.

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Jill

Dined 1 day ago

It was a last minute booking for me and my partner, we already know it’s already almost closing time but the way our servers welcomed us and gave us the Sammy G’s quality service was amazing. On top of the food being served so good, from soup of the day to our mains. Definitely our go-to place

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Filet Mignon Diane

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