The Best Restaurants in Greater Palm Springs

Photography by Brandon Harman Il Corso may be tucked into the heart of downtown Palm Springs, but stepping foot in the restaurant will transport you all the way to the Italian countryside. Chef and owner Claudio Marfia and his father, Mario, designed the eatery to echo the Tuscan wood-and-stone farmhouses of the younger Marfia’s youth. The food, too, draws inspiration Read more...

Photography Courtesy Wilma & Frieda A brunchtime favorite since it opened on El Paseo in Palm Desert a decade ago, Wilma & Frieda continues to attract patrons with a menu of “childhood favorites with a grown-up flavor profile,” shares co-owner Kelly McFall, who conceptualized the elevated eatery with her brother, Kreg Alexander. The restaurant is named after their two grandmothers Read more...

Celebrate the end of a long day with Ruth’s Chris’ Sizzle, Swizzle, Swirl happy hour. Enjoy the relaxed, casual elegance of the bar Sunday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. with $9 full-size appetizers, handcrafted cocktails made with premium spirits, and select wines and beers. Consider starting with a taste of Louisiana in the form of crab beignets or Read more...

Teppan Steak, Dazzling Dining Experience. Discover a whole new dining experience at Shōgun Japanese Restaurant. Let master chefs dazzle you with their samurai-like swordsmanship as they skillfully slice and dice, juggle and entertain, all while preparing delicious entrées on a sizzling teppanyaki grill. Watch as the steak, seafood, chicken, and vegetables become the culinary stars in a unique presentation of Read more...

When St. Louis–born brothers Michael and John Castelli moved to the desert three decades ago, they took a chance on a modest eatery on Highway 111 where they planned to share their favorite Old World Italian family recipes with guests. Over the years, they’ve done much more than that. Castelli’s Ristorante has become an institution, a now 200-seat gathering spot Read more...