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Escena Lounge & Grill

4.7 (1990)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
1100 Clubhouse View Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262

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Escena Lounge & Grill

4.7
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Palm Springs

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for outdoor dining
Escena Grill is a top Palm Springs destination for indoor and outdoor dining, with full bar service! Browse or call for updates, hours, specials and menus! (The kitchen closes 30-60 mins prior to the posted closing time.) The best view and outdoor dining patio in Palm Springs. Escena Grill pairs delectable California cuisine with eye-popping design and a playful, retro vibe. Spacious indoor and dog friendly outdoor dining areas frame majestic views of the towering San Jacinto Mountains. Ranked among OpenTable's 2015 Top 100 Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America, Escena Grill offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Events are welcome. Hours, menus and event schedules vary seasonally; please call or check our website for current information. Escena Lounge + Grill is located within the Escena Palm Springs community and is connected to the stunning Escena Golf Club. Dining & golf open to the public year-round. Enter from Vista Chino 200 yards east of Gene Autry Trail.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Continental, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sat 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Escena Lounge & Grill offers a variety of spaces for any type of celebration or special event. We can create spaces outdoors on our spacious patio, inside the restaurant, or in our private dining room. A/V equipment is available. Golf events are popular to combine with dining events. For inquiries contact info@escenagolf.com
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Cross street
    Vista Chino, just east of Gene Autry
  • Parking details
    Abundant free parking adjacent to building with convenient drop-off and pick-up at main entry.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Escena Lounge & Grill.

4.7

4.7
(1990)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for brunch

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for scenic views

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Contemporary American

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for brunch

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for scenic views

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Escena Lounge & Grill offers "beautiful views" and a "modern dining room" with a "chic relaxed atmosphere." Known for its "excellent service" and "delicious food," the restaurant features outdoor seating with "panoramic mountain views." Regulars praise attentive staff, especially servers Miguel and Adrian, for enhancing the dining experience.
1,990 Reviews
  1. Charles Gold

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Enjoyed our food and the service was great. Beautiful location

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  2. Marcus Gold

    Palm Springs73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service beautiful venue great lunch Very consistent!

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  3. Robert Gold

    Palm Springs44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Grill has gone through a lot of changes over the years. But what has not changed is that it has the best view of the mountains of any place in Palm Springs. And now the food is finally excellent. If you have been disappointed in the past, I encourage you to return and give it another shot.

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  4. Dan

    Kansas City25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed two different salads. Service was efficient and not fussy. The patio is the place to sit to enjoy the view, weather permitting. Dining too. Is stylish and confortable.

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  5. James Gold

    Palm Springs13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sit with Miguel, he is the best and never disappoints

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  6. Tony Gold

    Los Angeles301 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Miguel is always and excellant server and all restaurants could learn from him! Responsive, available and always on top of things!

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  7. Mike Gold

    Des Moines63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jose at the bar always delivers a great experience

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  8. Ed

    Palm Springs351 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With a friend before a show…patio great…food and service wonderful…BEAUTIFUL views… as always, a great evening…

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  9. Maria

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great lunch. Food was delicious and the service was also great.

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  10. Kevin Gold

    Los Angeles25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love dining at Escena, whether it's for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. The food and service are always great! Love the scenery, too!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Continental, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sat 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Escena Lounge & Grill offers a variety of spaces for any type of celebration or special event. We can create spaces outdoors on our spacious patio, inside the restaurant, or in our private dining room. A/V equipment is available. Golf events are popular to combine with dining events. For inquiries contact info@escenagolf.com
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Cross street
    Vista Chino, just east of Gene Autry
  • Parking details
    Abundant free parking adjacent to building with convenient drop-off and pick-up at main entry.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, the outdoor patio is dog-friendly, and guests regularly report dining there with their pets while enjoying the views.

Escena shines for its views at weekend brunch or a relaxed lunch on the patio, and daily happy hour (posted 3:00–5:00 pm) is a great quieter-value window; dinner around sunset is lovely for mountain views.

Escena Lounge & Grill feels casually elegant and mid‑century modern, with breathtaking golf‑course and mountain views, a spacious covered patio, and a relaxed, sit‑back‑and‑take‑your‑time vibe (guests note a fireplace and occasional live guitar).

Yes, the team asks guests to call or check the website for updates and bookings, and staff note that calling directly helps arrange special seating or requests (for example, parties larger than four).

Guests commonly describe portions as ample or plentiful, several reviewers call the food "delicious and plentiful, " and one notes the blueberry goat cheesecake was "enough for the two of us to share."

For a standout visit, plan for weekend brunch, Escena serves brunch Saturday and Sunday (7:00 am–3:00 pm) and guests frequently praise the brunch and the patio views.

Escena Lounge & Grill posts these hours: Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm; Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm; Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm; Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm; Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm.

Yes, Escena makes a lovely choice for a special evening, with guests celebrating occasions there, cozy fireplace seating, sunset views, and staff bringing a dessert with a candle for celebrations.

Escena Lounge & Grill often fills up at peak visits, guests recommend making reservations, while quieter moments pop up during weekday lulls and holiday slowdowns (guests noted a very quiet night between Christmas and New Year's).

Dogs are welcome on Escena's outdoor patio, the restaurant has dog‑friendly outdoor dining areas and guests report dining there with their dogs.

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Escena Lounge & Grill

4.7
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Palm Springs

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
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