Johannes

4.7 (4377)

$31 to $50

Modern European

196 South Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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Johannes

4.7

$31 to $50

Modern European

Palm Springs

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Chef Johannes Bacher whose global modern European award-winning cuisine including his popular fan favorite “Wiener Schnitzel” has been a downtown Palm Springs staple since 1999. Chef Bacher continues to use his many years of traveling the world as the inspiration for his subtle, creative dishes that are exciting and tastefully show off his Austrian roots. Enjoy an upscale casual dining experience whether you sit at the bar, the kitchen area, the dining room or the patios you won’t be disappointed. Whatever you choose your experience will be one of the best in Palm Springs - “Eat Well, Live Better” Johannes has been selected three years in a row for the Best of Palm Springs Awards for European Cuisine and has been recognized for the 2022 Palm Springs Business Hall of Fame. Johannes has been recognized for Best Fine Dining and Best Martini by Palm Springs Life Readers!

Please, No children under 5 years old. Service animals only…..Thank you!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Modern European, Continental, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 778-0017
Website
https://johannespalmsprings.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Johannes Bacher

Location
196 South Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Neighborhood
Palm Springs
Cross street
Arenas
Parking details
Limited public parking available directly behind restaurant. Public parking directly across the street. Free parking structure on Baristo Road. Some street parking also available on Indian Canyon and Arenas.
Public transit
Located on Indian Canyon Drive close to the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.7

(4377)

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Johannes in Palm Springs offers an "amazing" dining experience with "fantastic food," "professional staff," and "exceptional service." The Wiener schnitzel is highly praised, and the owner frequently checks in with guests. Despite occasional service hiccups, many guests consider it a "must-visit" for its "consistent excellence" and "warm, elegant atmosphere."

4,377 Reviews

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Larry
Tahoe2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply our favorite restaurant in Palm springs we go every time we are in town
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Aaron Gold
Chicago10 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was good. Our server seemed like he was having an off day. Asked if we wanted to see desert menu before we got our meals. It’s a nice spot, service had an off night.
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Anna Gold
Phoenix65 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Everything started out perfectly. The host was very gracious, friendly, noted that it was our anniversary and pleasant as he walked us to and sat us at our table. Our server was very knowledgeable and educated us very accurately on all of the items on the menu (food and cocktails) that we were considering. He was also very friendly. Other staff who brought and refilled water were very accommodating, friendly, etc. The food and cocktail were fantastic! High quality, unique, VERY tasty! As time went on, the restaurant got busy and our server was unable to get to us as frequently as we would have liked or needed (bringing the dessert menu, our check and then our credit card once we gave it to him to pay for the meal). We ended up staying longer than we would have liked to due to the long waits). Our server apologized for the long wait, but still.... it was not pleasant having to wait and wait and wait. In addition, as the dining room got busier, it was loud...the acoustics were not good for a pleasant conversation between the 2 of us due to being unable to hear each other and having to repeat and speak loudly to one another in order to hear. But the food and cocktail were excellent!
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MicA
Los Angeles11 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We had 4 people in our party everyone ordered different entries and appetizers. The ingredients were high quality but bland. We went because a couple of people told us how great the food was.
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joanne
South Carolina5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The scallops were amazing. I would order those again. My husband liked the pork medallions, but didn’t love them We will be back for sure
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Kristin Gold
Naples33 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening once again! Really appreciate the effort to maintain service levels despite a very busy and boisterous Halloween crowd! Schnitzel, white fish special, steak were all good. Martinis good. Thank you for a fun evening out and great food!
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Sharon Gold
Toronto21 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous dinner with friends and by far one of my favourite restaurants. Service is exceptional as is the food
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Jack Gold
Palm Springs14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant, and delicious food! The service was great, but it took an hour to get our food. It was Halloween night, and they were swamped, so we didn’t wanna say anything. They were clearly slammed. But for 4 people, the bill, with tip, was almost $600! That’s just insane. I don’t think we can afford to go back. Shame, cuz we live the place, but that’s just too much to pay for dinner
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J R
Palm Springs41 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We got to sit outside and watch all the people heading to the Holloween event on Arenas. My out of town guest were amazed! As for the restaurant, it has been one of my main go to places for over 20 years. You just can't find these offerings and flavors at any other restaurant out here. Please go if you haven't already!
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Hart Gold
Palm Springs81 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been going to Johannes for about 20 years. Always great waitstaff and incredible food. The Wiener schnitzel is outstanding and huge. Our preference is the Lemon Caper Wiener schnitzel. It is in my top three highly recommended restaurants in the Palm Springs area.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Modern European, Continental, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 778-0017
Website
https://johannespalmsprings.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Johannes Bacher

Location
196 South Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Neighborhood
Palm Springs
Cross street
Arenas
Parking details
Limited public parking available directly behind restaurant. Public parking directly across the street. Free parking structure on Baristo Road. Some street parking also available on Indian Canyon and Arenas.
Public transit
Located on Indian Canyon Drive close to the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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August 26, 2026
This Palm Springs Restaurant to Remain Open Through the Summer Heat
The restaurant will serve dinner Wednesday through Sunday at 5 p.m. through summer’s end, with refreshed summer menus and expanded martini offerings. It serves Modern European cuisine and is known for its Wiener schnitzel.
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FAQs

Yes, Johannes offers patios for outdoor dining, and guests often enjoy the roomy patio for people‑watching and al fresco meals.

The Wiener Schnitzel, Johannes calls it a fan favorite, and diners repeatedly praise the schnitzel across visits.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, neat attire is appropriate, and many guests still dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

Yes, Johannes runs focused experiences like its dedicated Schnitzel Lover’s Menu, and it also offers seasonal/holiday prix‑fixe events (a Thanksgiving three‑course menu was reported).

Portions at Johannes tend to be generous, guests often note schnitzels and mains are large enough to share, with leftovers taken home.

Yes, Johannes is a lovely choice for a special evening: guests celebrate anniversaries and report attentive, celebratory service and an intimate, upscale-casual experience.

For a lively night, Saturday dinner is often busy and fun; for a quieter visit choose an off‑season or less‑crowded evening when the dining room has been reported as much calmer.

Yes, the wine list includes bottles labeled vegan, vegetarian and gluten‑free, so beverage options are clearly marked.

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Johannes

4.7

$31 to $50

Modern European

Palm Springs

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

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Menu

Sides

Vegetables$7.00

Steamed Organic Rice$7.00

Side of Spätzeln$7.00

Fries$7.00

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$7.00

Vital Farms Pasture Raised Organic Fried Egg$4.00

Baguette Loaf & Butter$8.00

Sauce$6.00

Dressing$6.00

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