Palm Springs

Crab cakes, kung pao calamari, and crispy flash-fried oysters are favorite starters. — Fodor's

Cheeky’s is notorious for having some of the most agonizing wait times on weekend mornings. — goop

“Delicious food” in a “unique location” describes this upscale Palm Springs “staple”...complete with a “gorgeous” patio – serves as a “lovely” backdrop for refined American fare — Zagat

Chef Michael Beckman's Uptown Design District hot spot pairs high-quality California cuisine with creative cocktails in a sleek, almost utilitarian, setting. — Fodor's

Try the Albacore Tuna Melt, a take on a classic made with sumac and caper aoli; a variety of tacos; or the Five Leaves Burger, imported from its Brooklyn sister restaurant. — Travel + Leisure

Timing is everything at 4 Saints: Arrive well before the sun goes down to snag a table for magic hour. — Afar Magazine

Tinto serves Basque-inspired small plates that pop with as much color and flavor as the vibrant façade of the Saguaro Hotel in which it resides. — Afar Magazine

This circa-1975 eatery turns out “filling”, “typically American” eats...in spite of mixed impressions on food and service, fans insist it's an “experience” “you shouldn't miss.” — Zagat

The menu is heavy on the classics (Oysters Rockefeller, pork loin medallions, filet mignon) and is not for everyone, but having a drink...is worth it just for the ambiance. — goop

There are no fancy tricks at this lunch stop, where the all-American burger is offered a dozen ways. — Tasting Table

Go healthy (egg-white shrimp frittata) or over-the-top (foie gras brioche French toast). — Travel + Leisure

Palm Springs watering hole offering a limited small plates menu and curated wine list. — Gayot

This Palm Springs “landmark” has long been a source for “superb”, “classic” French fare served in an “elegant” space with a “beautiful” garden patio. — Zagat

The chef-owner's Austrian roots shine through the contemporary Euro-Cal cuisine at this sedately decorated storefront. — Lonely Planet

The owners of this high-energy Uptown Design District restaurant claim that it's "where Palm Springs eats," and it certainly seems so on nights when the lines run deep near the front door. — Fodor's

The tree-dotted, candlelit alfresco patio is one of the prettiest around. — Tasting Table

Choose from pizzas cooked in a wood-burning oven, steaks and more at this Palm Canyon Drive restaurant. — Gayot

Sample, select, and take home some of Shields's locally grown dates. — Fodor's

If you're looking for a healthy, California-style meal while you're in Palm Springs, head to Chi Chi inside the Avalon Hotel. — Travel + Leisure

The Parker Palm Springs (like its sister property, the Parker Meridien in New York), is known for its secret restaurant. — Travel + Leisure