4.7
- 4.6Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
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4.7
Noise • Moderate
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
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Portland2 reviews
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Palm Springs73 reviews
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Palm Springs44 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2026
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Kansas City25 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2026
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Palm Springs13 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2026
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Los Angeles301 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2026
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Des Moines63 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2026
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Palm Springs351 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2026
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Los Angeles3 reviews
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Los Angeles25 reviews
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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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