ISO Palm Springs Dining

[SChalfant]

Heading to the desert with my husband over July 4th and we're staying at the Parker off of 111. Any ideas? Not looking for fine dining but for something yummy and a fun place to eat. Thoughts?

[adlevy]

I will second Manhattan in the Desert. Had lunch there yesterday and thought the pastrami was the best I have had in the desert. Not quite Langer's, but not a 100 mile drive.

[Beulah]

If you;'re staying at the Parker, their food is fabulous. We ate there during the film festival and had breakfast 2 tables from Alan Arkin and family! We had breakfast there several times and dinner (also terrific) once.

[Joe Colombo]

At the Parker, ask for advice from the Concierge desk, they are very knowledgeable

[spmp]

I agree, you should not only eat at the Parker, it is the only place to stay in PS.

[torta basilica]

A search will give you lots of suggestions, although it will be hot!!!

[RBCal]

Yes, but most of the suggestions are usually higher end such as Zin American Bistro, Le Vallauris, Copley's, etc.

For lower end but decent
Matchbox Pizza
Manhattan in the Desert
Dales' Lost Highway
El Galitto
Yard House (admittedly a chain but has good beer selection)

[mlgb]

Try some of the happy hour/sunset specials. Usually pretty good in summer. The Falls had one last year that wasn't bad, and Pacifica (Palm Desert) usually has something. Pick up one of the weekly newspapers that has advertising.

I don't think much of the food/value ratio at Tommy Bahamas, but if there is a steel band playing, it's fun.

[Joe Colombo]

Good restaurants don't advertise in the weekly papers, they don't need to.

[mlgb]

Like Johannes? And your suggestions for "yummy and fun"?.

Besides Zin and Johannes, that is.