Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch - Death Valley is located in the heart of Death Valley National Park. Several eateries are available including a restaurant, steakhouse, cafe, buffet, saloon and verandah that caters to golfers. The menu at the four-diamond-rated restaurant includes unique local dishes like cactus and rattlesnake. Restaurant menu items at the other eateries vary from hot dogs, buffalo wings and burgers to steaks, vegetarian dishes, seafood and omelets. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dress is casual at all locations except the restaurant where business-casual attire is appropriate.
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Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch
P.O. Box 1
Death Valley, California 92328
(760) 786-2345
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The Mad Greek - Baker is situated off Interstate 15 only an hour from Las Vegas. It's not the best Greek restaurant you'll ever visit but definitely one of the best places in Baker. The interior is a stimulating overload of Greek decor and music. Restaurant menu items include fallafels, gyros, bhaklava and kabobs. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Dress is casual.
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TIP: Baker has the world's tallest thermometer which can be easily seen from Interstate 15.
The Mad Greek
72112 Baker Boulevard
Baker, California 92309
(760) 733-4354
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Palm Springs Tram - Palm Springs is located at the top of a 8,000 foot peak accessible by aerial tram. The tram base is located on Tramway Road off Highway 111, near Interstate 10. Dine at the top of Southern California's second highest peak with panoramic views of the entire Palm Springs basin. Three dining options are available including a Restaurant, Cafe and Lounge. Restaurant menu choices include Southwest Seafood Chowder, Cowboy Rib Eye Steak, Herb Roasted Turkey, Sugar Cane Encrusted Salmon and Pan-Seared Day Boat Scallops. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Dress is casual to dress-casual.
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Palm Springs Tram
One Tramway Road
Palm Springs, California 92262
(888) 515-8726
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Wang's in the Desert - Palm Springs is located in downtown Palm Springs near the intersection of Ramon and Indian Canyon. They specialize in Pan Asian cuisine and feature and indoor pond and outdoor patio. Restaurant menu choices include Steamed Pork Dumplings, FireCracker Shrimp, Cashew Scallops, Tangerine Beef, Sichuan Eggplant and Sweet and Sour Tofu. Dress is business-casual.
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Wang's in the Desert
424 S. Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, California 92262
(760) 325-9264
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Native Foods - Palm Springs, Palm Desert is located near the intersection of Palm Canyon and Sunrise in Palm Springs and in Palm Desert at El Paseo and Lupine. This is a vegan restaurant. Restaurant menu choices include Iron Yam Salad, Portobello & Sausage Burger, Baja Surf Tacos, Greek Gyro and Greek Pizza. Both locations open Monday-Saturday for lunch and dinner. Dress is casual.
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Native Foods Palm Springs
1775 E. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, California 92264
(760) 416-0070
Native Foods Palm Desert
73-890 El Paseo
Palm Desert, California 92260
(760) 836-9396
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Europa @ Villa Royale Inn - Palm Springs is situated in the luxurious Villa Royale Inn at Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Trail. They offer fine dining in a Spanish-style villa, complete with fountains and wood burning fireplace. Award-winning restaurant menu includes Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Wild Boar Bacon, Escargots Royale, Andalusia Loin of Pork, Duck Confit, Classico Caesar Salad and Dungeness Crab Cakes. Open nightly for dinner. Dress is business-casual to semi-formal.
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Europa @ Villa Royale Inn
1620 S. Indian Trail
Palm Springs, California 92264
(760) 327-2314
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Johanne's - Palm Springs is located in downtown Palm Springs at Palm Canyon and Tahquitz Canyon. Hints of Austrian fare are included with restaurant menu choices like Grilled Stuffed Quail, Ahi Tuna & Avocado Tartare, Roasted Beets, Giant Tiger Prawns, Wiener Schnitzel and Cinnamon Smoked Spiced Duck Breast. Open nightly for dinner. Dress is semi-formal to formal.
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Johanne's
196 S. Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, California 92262
(760) 778-0017
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Picanha - Cathedral City is located on Highway 111 in between Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage. This Brazilian barbeque restaurant features an elegant dining atmosphere. Restaurant menu includes mixed barbequed meats with grilled or steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes or salad. Meat choices include Top Sirloin, Sausage, Chicken Breast wrapped in Bacon, Garlic Chicken, Lemon Steak and more. Open nightly for dinner only. Dress is business-casual.
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Picanha
68-510 Highway 111
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 328-1818
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Kobe - Rancho Mirage is situated in the middle of the Palm Springs region off Highway 111. You can't miss it from the road. This is an authentic looking Japanese restaurant. Blue-tiled roofs sweep down to beautifully manicured Japanese gardens, complete with a koi pond bridges and statuary. Meals are served teppan-style, which means it is cooked on large hot griddles in front of the guests. The chef's are highly skilled with knives and put on a show while preparing the meals. Restaurant menu choices include Miso Soup, Fillet Minon, Jumbo Shrimp, Tofu, Teriyaki Chicken and much more. Open daily for dinner only. Dress is business-casual.
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Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
69838 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, California 92270
(760) 324-1717
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The River - Rancho Mirage is a large shopping, dining and entertainment center nestled among beautiful streams, waterfalls, fountains and lake. Many popular chain restaurants are situated over and surrounding the lake including P.F.Chang's China Bistro, Flemming's Prime Steakhouse, Cheesecake Factory, Babes Bar-B-Que & Brewery and Yardhouse. Piero's Acqua Pazza offers a picturesque gazebo setting over the water and Babe's features a giant brass pig at their entrance. Dress is casual to business-casual. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
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The River
71800 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, California 92270
(760) 341-2711
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Fisherman's Market & Grill - Palm Springs, Palm Desert, La Quinta has three locations throughout the Palm Springs vacinity. This laid-back seafood restaurant offers some of the freshest seafood in the desert and you have the choice of taking it with you to prepare yourself, or have them cook it for you. They've been voted #1 seafood restaurant at all locations. No frills atmosphere where you order at the counter and the food is brought to your table. Restaurant menu choices include Basket of Fried Oysters, Calamari Steak Sandwich, Baja Shrimp Tacos, Fish Kabobs, Crab Salad, Fish and Chips and much more. We highly recommend the Fish Kabobs. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Dress is casual.
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Fisherman's Palm Desert
44250 Town Center Way, Suite C-2
Palm Desert, California 92260
(760) 776-6533
Fisherman's Palm Springs
235 S. Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, California 92262
(760) 327-1766
Fisherman's La Quinta
78575 Highway 111, Suite 100
La Quinta, California 92253
(760) 777-1601
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Armando's Bar & Grill - Palm Desert is located in the very upscale shopping region known as El Paseo and The Gardens. Armando's is very popular Mexican restaurant with the locals and serves some of the best Mexican food in the region. Their margaritas are a great way to cool off in the unrelenting desert heat. Restaurant menu includes traditional Mexican food like tamales, tacos, enchiladas, chile rellenos and more. They are known for the best Margaritas in the desert. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Dress is casual.
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Armando's Dakota Bar & Grill
73260 El Paseo
Palm Desert, California 92260
(760) 346-0744
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Hog's Breath Inn - La Quinta is located in the small and quaint Old Town La Quinta. Also known as The Desert Hog, this is the second location of the famous Hog's Breath Inn of Carmel-by-the-Sea along California's Central Coast. The Carmel location was previously owned by actor/director Clint Eastwood. The La Quinta location features an Old West ambiance with Clint Eastwood memorabilia throughout, including murals and pictures from Eastwood's early days on Rawhide to Spaghetti Westerns and Dirty Harry. Restaurant menu choices include Roasted Mushrooms Pizza, Cubano Sandwich, Dirty Harry Burger, Potato Gnocchi, Alaskan Halibut and more. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Dress is casual to business-casual.
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Hog's Breath Inn
78.065 Main Street
Second Floor of Carmel Building
La Quinta, California 92253
(760) 564-5556
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Adobe Grill - La Quinta is located within the beautiful and historic La Quinta Resort & Club. This Mexican restaurant is situated on the second floor of the Plaza with views of bell towers, fountains, immaculately manicured gardens and the Santa Rosa Mountains. Restaurant menu includes Caldo de Mariscos, Ceviche de Mariscos Marinera, Lobster Tamale, Jalisco-style Fajitas and Pollo Taquitos. Enjoy live Mariachi music Wednesday-Saturday in the courtyard. Open nightly for dinner and Lunch is served Wednesday-Saturday. Dress is business-casual.
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Adobe Grill
La Quinta Resort & Club
49499 Eisenhower Drive
La Quinta, California 92253
(760) 777-4835
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Arches @ Borrego Springs Resort - Borrego Springs is located northeast of Julian off Highway 78 in Anza Borrego Desert State Park. They offer American-Southwest fare in a fine dining atmosphere overlooking a golf course. Outdoor dining is available under an arched patio. Or try Fireside Lounge for cocktails and appetizers near a roaring fire. Dress is business-casual.
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Arches @ Borrego Springs Resort
1112 Tilting T Drive
Borrego Springs, California 92004
(888) 826-7734
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