Palm Springs, known for its stunning desert landscape and vibrant culture, also boasts a diverse culinary scene that caters to health-conscious individuals. From restaurants emphasizing organic ingredients and plant-based meals to those offering fresh, locally-sourced produce, Palm Springs provides a variety of options for those seeking healthy and delicious dining experiences.
Restaurants with a Focus on Fresh, Local Ingredients
Kaiser Grille: Quality and Value
Kaiser Grille has been a Coachella Valley staple for over two decades, emphasizing quality and value. They proudly offer all-natural and hormone-free USDA PRIME beef, free-range organic chicken, and sustainable/wild seafood, all served alongside fresh, local produce. The restaurant uses organic products as often as possible and makes all of its delicious desserts, dressings, and sauces in-house.
Le Vallauris: French-Inspired Cuisine
Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Le Vallauris serves French-inspired cuisine in a historic setting. The restaurant opened 50 years ago in a structure that was once part of the historic Desert Inn, which established Palm Springs as a desert-wellness resort in the early 20th century. Le Vallauris offers a lovely formal dining room and a transporting outdoor patio.
Palm Canyon Swim & Social: California Coastal-Inspired Cuisine
Located within the Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows, Palm Canyon Swim & Social is a California coastal-inspired restaurant that celebrates the essence of fresh, seasonal cuisine. The restaurant's culinary philosophy embraces an upscale, modern approach to California’s coastal fare, crafted with the finest locally sourced ingredients. The chef collaborates closely with local farmers to curate an ever-evolving, seasonally driven menu that highlights the vibrant flavors of the region. They serve an All-Day Brunch Menu inspired by California’s abundance of agricultural and culinary diversity, featuring dishes like Hashbrown Chilaquiles, Huevos Rancheros, Fish Tacos, and the Cucumber & Avocado Salad.
Farm: A Taste of the South of France
The experience at Farm is like being transported to the South of France. The setting is enchanting, with a charming atmosphere that feels like a private, cozy home. The food is incredible, and the service is top-notch.
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Restaurants with a Focus on Specific Dietary Needs
Chef Tanya's Kitchen: Plant-Based Gourmet
Inspired by a “love for good food,” Chef Tanya’s Kitchen serves up clean, plant-based meals that make it easy to live a gourmet vegan lifestyle. Favorites include the BLT with Avocado (tofu bacon, of course) and El Cubano, with citrus and garlic seitan, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion, all on a roll. For over 30 years, animal-loving Chef Tanya has been bringing gourmet vegan food to the middle of the Coachella Valley desert. There’s always something delicious and fresh on the menu when Chef Tanya is cooking.
Nature’s Health Food & Café: Globally-Inspired Healthy Cuisine
Using locally grown vegetables and savory flavors from around the world, their menu includes Asian-inspired stir-frys, hearty Italian pastas, and Mexican-style burritos.
Wildest Greens: Fusion Cuisine for Every Diet
Wildest Greens utilizes highly skilled fusion techniques along with organic, nutritious ingredients to create everything from fresh, cold-pressed juices and organic coffees, teas, beers, and wines to gourmet meals to fit every diet, including raw, vegan, gluten-free, paleo, and macrobiotic.
533 Viet Fusion
533 is a contemporary Vietnamese Fusion restaurant with a full bar. The menu also offers plenty of gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan dishes, all created with fresh whole and organic ingredients. Amongst the favorites you will find the Ahi Tuna Roll, Chili Braised Osso Buco, Vietnamese Crepe, Short Ribs with Farro and the Pad Thai.
Restaurants with Award-Winning Cuisine and Ambiance
Johannes: Modern European Cuisine
Chef Johannes Bacher's 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.
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Copley's on Palm Canyon: American Cuisine with Tropical and European Flavors
Copley’s is an award-winning restaurant serving American cuisine infused with hints of tropical and European flavors. Located in part of the former Cary Grant estate in the heart of Palm Springs, guests experience an upscale and inviting dining experience either outside on the patio with stunning mountain views or by enjoying the friendly atmosphere indoors. Executive Chef Andrew Copley has an extensive 20-year culinary background at five-star restaurants and hotels across the world and is well known for innovative dishes such as Asian Spiced Barramundi, Charred Berkshire Pork Chop, and creative nightly specials.
Zin American Bistro: Contemporary American Cuisine
Zin has been a popular spot for locals in the downtown area since 2004. The menu includes favorites and innovative dishes with something to please all palates. The bar mixes great cocktails, and the wine list is diverse and fairly priced. Zin American Bistro is committed to putting as much heart and soul as possible into the experience of every guest.
Tropicale Restaurant & Coral Seas Lounge: World Cuisine with a Pacific Rim Emphasis
A chic and sophisticated décor provides the setting for our distinctive "world cuisine", a provocative mix of zesty influences that creates a delightful dining experience in Palm Springs, California. The cuisine has a light, exotic feel with an emphasis on Pacific Rim specialties, from Chilean Sea Bass baked in Banana Leaves or Kahlua-Barbecued Pork Chops to all sorts of tasty tapas, salads, wood-fired pizzas, and desserts. The Coral Seas Lounge, a hip mid-century style bar is lined with sexy black leather bar-stools and is reminiscent of the upbeat lounges of old Palm Springs.
Other notable restaurants
Cipollina Osteria
Cipolline Osteria is a charming Italian dinner house in the heart of Palm Springs, where Italian culinary traditions meet excellent steak preparation. The inviting atmosphere makes it ideal for dinners and special occasions. Our menu offers a range of classic Italian dishes, including handmade pasta, Napoli-style pizzas, and expertly seared steaks, complemented by a hand-picked collection of Italian and Californian wines. Enjoy a lively ambiance with live music on Thursday and Sunday nights.
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