Romantic Restaurants in Palm Springs, California

1. 4 Saints

Boasting unparalleled views of the picturesque San Jacinto Mountains from the 7th floor of the Kimpton Rowan Hotel rooftop, 4 Saints is a sleek, design-savvy spot that serves globally-inspired Mediterranean cuisine with French influences.

Guests can savor Chef Troy Thompson’s sublime cuisine and creative cocktails against a backdrop of spectacular views, ranging from small sharing plates of tapas-style fare to inventive entrées of fresh seafood, succulent steaks and chops, creamy pasta dishes, and fresh salads and vegetarian options. The bar serves beverages designed to complement the cuisine with local brews and drafts, masterful cocktails and boutique wines from California on offer. 4 Saints is open for dinner, Monday through Sunday.

100 W Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, Phone: 760-392-2020

2. Al Dente Trattoria Toscana

Al Dente Trattoria Toscana is a relaxed trattoria with a charming patio and a quaint European ambiance that has been serving Italian cuisine and fine wines for the past 25 years.

Located on historic Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs, the family-friendly Cucina is within walking distance of all the city’s major hotels and offers delicious homestyle Italian food such as housemade pasta with homemade sauces, succulent beef and veal dishes, and fresh seafood entrées for lunch and dinner.

A beverage menu offers a range of casual Italian and European wines, craft and draft beers on tap and by the bottle, and classic cocktails made with imported spirits. Al Dente Trattoria Toscana is open for lunch and dinner, daily.

491 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, Phone: 760-325-1160

3. Birba

Birba is a modern restaurant in downtown Palm Springs with a charming tree-filled garden patio that serves an evolving menu of creative, globally-inspired cuisine and craft cocktails in a stylish, laid-back setting.

The dinner-focused eatery focuses on serving inventive interpretations of traditional Italian specialties like wood-fired pizza with gourmet toppings, burrata, homemade meatballs, mushroom and ricotta lasagna, and parmigiana. A selection of handcrafted cocktails, craft and draft beers on tap and by the bottle, and casual Italian wines are served from the bar, and guests can dine indoors in the elegant dining room or the pretty garden patio beneath the stars. Birba is open for dinner only, Thursday through Sunday.

622 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, Phone: 760-327-5678

4. Chi Chi at The Avalon

Centered around the Californian ideal of health and wellness, Chi Chi at The Avalon Hotel is a casual, luxurious restaurant that serves fresh, chef-inspired fare in a playful pool-centric setting.

Owned by Tara Lazar, the chic eatery presents a menu of inventive West Coast cuisine with Latin-inspired flavors using fresh, locally sourced ingredients such as fresh seafood, naturally-raised beef and chicken, and organic herbs, salads and vegetables.

The spacious open-plan restaurant seamlessly connects indoor spaces with the outdoors with a glamorous, yet unpretentious ambiance and the full service bar serves boutique wines from around the globe, top-shelf spirits and classic cocktails. Chi Chi at the Avalon Hotel is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, daily.

415 S Belardo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, Phone: 760-318-3005

5. Copleys On Palm Canyon

Located in part of the former Cary Grant estate, Copleys On Palm Canyon is an award-winning restaurant with one of the most romantic garden patios in town.

The beautifully-appointed restaurant serves upscale American cuisine with tropical and European flavors in a spectacular setting in the elegant dining room or out in the gorgeous open-air garden patio. Celebrity chef Andrew Manion Copley helms the kitchen and presents a creative menu of contemporary cuisine with globally-inspired dishes such as lobster pot pie, Muscovy duck breast, tandoori chicken breast, and seared Scottish salmon.

An extensive wine list with rare vintages from around the world perfectly complements the menu, along with signature cocktails and imported spirits. Copley’s on Palm Canyon is open for dinner only, seven nights a week.

621 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, Phone: 760-327-9555

6. Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge

Housed in an old post office in the Uptown Design District, Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge is contemporary eatery with sleek surrounds that serves refined New American cuisine for lunch and dinner. <

The restaurant boasts a stylish dining space with white interiors and furnishings interspersed with pops of color and flourishes of hot pink and eclectic mismatched ceiling lamps. Created by Executive Chef Israel Jimenez, the seasonal menu celebrates modern New American cuisine which uses fresh locally sourced ingredients and regional produce such as fresh, wild-caught seafood, naturally--raised meat, organic salads and vegetables, and homemade desserts. The full-service bar serves boutique wines from around the globe, top-shelf spirits and craft and draft beers, and Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge is open for lunch and dinner daily and weekend brunch.

849 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, Phone: 760-325-8490

7. El Mirasol at Los Arboles

Set in the beautifully restored historic Los Arboles Hotel on South Palm Canyon Drive, El Mirasol at Los Arboles is an icon in the desert dining scene with a sterling reputation for its award-winning Mexican cuisine and signature margaritas.

Boasting a chic dining room with Adobe accents, the restaurant has an open-air patio dining area and an expanded bar area that offers spectacular deserts views, creating the perfect backdrop for a romantic dinner beneath the stars. Guest can also dine poolside or in the comfort of their rooms if they are staying at the hotel. In addition to inventive cocktails and mocktails, the full-service bar serves boutique wines from around the globe, top-shelf spirits and craft and draft beers. El Mirasol at Los Arboles is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, daily.

266 E Vía Altamira, Palm Springs, CA 92262, Phone: 760-459-3136

8. Farm

Farm is a traditional Provençal-style restaurant that serves classic French dishes prepared with locally sourced products and ingredients and served in a warm, farmhouse-style atmosphere.

Owned by Liz Ostoich, the intimate, country-chic eatery prides itself on using on the highest-quality, farm-fresh produce such as artisanal meats and cheeses, organic eggs, naturally-raised chicken and beef, and wild-caught seafood. Diners are transported to the South of France with dishes of French toast, Eggs Benedict and Florentine, Croque Monsieur and Madame and garden salads, which they can enjoy in the garden patio surrounded by blooming flowers and lovely landscaping.

French-press coffee and loose-leaf teas, along with freshly squeezed juices are served with each meal, and the café is open for breakfast and lunch every day and dinner on Friday and Saturdays.

6 La Plaza, Palm Springs, CA 92262, Phone: 760-322-2724

9. John Henry's Cafe

Hailed as Palm Springs' best-kept secret, John Henry's Cafe is a local mainstay and popular gathering spot that serves classic and modern European-American fare in eclectic, art-adorned digs with a full bar and a charming patio.

Initially opened by chef John Laslo and his partner Angelo over 25 years ago, John Henry’s Café is now under new ownership and is still one of the area’s top spots to go for great food and friendly hospitality.

Signature dishes and daily specials on the menu roasted beet salad with feta cheese, grilled ahi tuna skewers, Maryland blue crab cakes, grilled jumbo prosciutto-wrapped shrimp, lobster ravioli with asparagus, and roasted herb rack of lamb.

The full-service bar serves boutique wines from around the globe, top-shelf spirits and craft and draft beers, and the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily and weekend brunch.

1785 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, Phone: 760-327-7667

10. Johnny Costa's Ristorante

Johnny Costa's Ristorante is a Palm Springs favorite for traditional Italian fare and fine wines in a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

Established by Johnny Costa in 1976, the family-friendly restaurant has been serving delicious Italian cuisine ever since, catering to celebrities and famous guests like Frank Sinatra, after which his two favorites dishes are named - the steak Sinatra and linguine clams.

The restaurant is decorated in exotic woods and has cozy booths, candlelit tables, soft lighting, classical Italian music in the background and serves Italian favorites such as thin-crust wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood, housemade pasta and sauces, and homemade desserts. The full-service bar serves boutique wines from Italy and around the world, top-shelf spirits and craft and draft beers, and the restaurant is open for dinner, Tuesday through Saturday.

440 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, Phone: 760-325-4556

11. Le Vallauris

Located in a historic ranch-style house just off Palm Canyon Drive in the Coachella Valley, Le Vallauris is one of Palm Springs’ top fine-dining destinations that specializes in five-star dining and world-class service.

The intimate and romantic restaurant features antique Louis XV furnishings, ornate Flemish tapestries, and a charming outdoor patio covered by a canopy of lush Lupe ficus trees and fragrant flowering bushes for unrivaled alfresco dining beneath the stars. Le Vallauris serves an unparalleled menu of Mediterranean, French and California cuisine with delectable dishes such as calf's liver, beef filet with cognac truffle sauce, and veal scallopini, and the cuisine is accompanied by a curated wine list of fine global wines, top-shelf spirits, and classic cocktails. Le Vallauris is open for lunch and dinner daily.

385 W Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, Phone: 760-325-5059