El Mirasol is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Palm Springs.

1. El Mirasol

8.5
784 N Indian Canyon Dr (Altamira), Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

Andrew N.Andrew Norman: Really amazed at how the carnitas was cooked. Nice char on the outside, soft and juicy on the inside.

Brad E.Brad Evans: Warning for vegetarians: the rice is cooked with chicken stock but the beans are safe

noel h.noel hidalgo: Mole! Mole! Mole!!!

Workshop Kitchen And Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Palm Springs.

2. Workshop Kitchen And Bar

8.2
800 N Palm Canyon Dr (E Tamarisk Rd), Palm Springs, CA
American Restaurant · Uptown Palm Springs · 74 tips and reviews

Ali F.Ali Fadil: I would echo most comments. Wonderful place to go for dinner on special occasions. Modern and sleek decor. Exceptional service and attention to details. High prices were expected. Food is pretty basic

Tony B.Tony Biel: Amazing modern space. Quality food. Great people watching. What a nice surprise!

Gene D.Gene Dexter: Ooh. This works. This really, really works.

Pomme Frite is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Palm Springs.

3. Pomme Frite

8.4
256 S Palm Canyon Dr (btwn Arenas Rd. & Barista Rd.), Palm Springs, CA
French Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 20 tips and reviews

Sory J.Sory Julien: Best restaurant of the Town! We love the city of Spa! Thanks for the mossels! :)

KrystinaKrystina: Try the frog legs. French onion soup and bloody Mary's

Andrew T.Andrew Trentacosta: Great beer.

Spencer's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Palm Springs.

4. Spencer's Restaurant

8.9
701 W Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA
American Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: A step back in time to the fabulous, vintage Palm Springs dining experience I’d been searching for. Outstanding food, cocktails, wine and service in a retro-chic indoor/outdoor setting.

Kerri K.Kerri Kabeary: Great food and fab al fresco dining

Manasee D.Manasee Desai: Amazing tuna tartar, guacamole, and ambiance.

Billy Reed's Restaurant Bakery & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Palm Springs.

5. Billy Reed's Restaurant Bakery & Bar

8.3
1800 N Palm Canyon Dr (at W Vista Chino), Palm Springs, CA
American Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

SiobhánSiobhán: Delicious diner style breakfast that won’t disappoint including massive cinnamon rolls. The staff was also super kind and attentive.

Rosalba A.Rosalba Aguilera-Longoria: Thanks Mike u made my mind up for me..i had not had the chicken cutlet almondine in yrs!! Its back on the menu!!

Desert EntertainerDesert Entertainer: Pick up this week's copy of the Desert Entertainer magazine while you wait for your order to arrive.

Shanghai Red's Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Palm Springs.

6. Shanghai Red's Oyster Bar

8.6
235 S Indian Canyon Dr (btw Baristo & Arenas), Palm Springs, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 72 tips and reviews

Cory K.Cory Kincaid: Had amazing shrimp scallop ceviche, fish and shrimp tacos and mushrooms. I was skeptical on a late weeknight of finding great food but this place delivered! Friendly and prompt service as well.

Palm Springs CAPalm Springs CA: Hidden Jewel for good food and a good time.....check it out

Duane W.Duane Walters: The Cajun fish tacos are the best. After 8pm they are only $2.50!

Purple Room is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Palm Springs.

7. Purple Room

8.4
1900 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Christy L.Christy Landes: Wonderful retro dinner and a show. Very good drinks and food and the music is great!

Robert P.Robert Parker: Great drinks, atmosphere and food.

Galen H.Galen Hutchinson: The musicians,singers,bands are superb!! Food is great! LANDAU MURPHY,JR., I'm a big Fan. Dave Damiani & No Vacancy Orchestra were great.....the session was too short!!

Melvyn's is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Palm Springs.

8. Melvyn's

8.4
200 W Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA
American Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Cynthia D.Cynthia Drescher: Classic piano bar with real hostesses and real cocktails and not trying to cater to hipsters at all, though they eventually find it and fall in love with it as well.

Stacey~MarieStacey~Marie: Best joint in Palm Springs. Rewind the clock. This place rocks!!!

Stephen L.Stephen Long: Best cocktails in town

Birba is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Palm Springs.

9. Birba

8.8
622 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Pizzeria · Uptown Palm Springs · 74 tips and reviews

Karin W.Karin Williams: Come for the pizza, stay for the amazing & one-of-a-kind cocktails (Ian the Bartender is amaaazing!).

Jessica C.Jessica Chester: The asparagus and purple tomato pizza on gluten free crust is to die for. We also got the strawberry vanilla and gluten free chocolate mint ice cream sandwiches for dessert. Highly recommended.

Adrian G.Adrian Garcia: Ask them about their pepperoni pizza!

SpurLine The Video Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Palm Springs.

10. SpurLine The Video Bar

7.6
200 S Indian Canyon Dr (at SE corner of Arenas), Palm Springs, CA
Gay Bar · Downtown Palm Springs · 15 tips and reviews

Rudy S.Rudy Sandoval: Great bartenders and the happy hour pricing doesn't hurt ☺

Rich A.Rich A: Very fun bar with a great staff

Alan M.Alan Mills: Seriously! These bitches play shit I ain't never seen! And I'm a true cunt diva! Holy Shiat!

The Original Las Casuelas is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Palm Springs.

11. The Original Las Casuelas

7.9
368 N Palm Canyon Dr (Amado), Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 26 tips and reviews

Joze S.Joze Salinas: Margarita w homemade mangoes plus full alcoholic beverage, They're soo Gooood & Deliciously! Given it a five stars (🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟) Yummier! 👌😋

Kyo S.Kyo Song: Definitely the chunky guacamole! Thumbs up

Ricardo G.Ricardo Gonzalez: Nasty flavor less mexican food..Super weak margaritas... Never again.. Yuck

Zin American Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Palm Springs.

12. Zin American Bistro

7.9
198 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 24 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Higgins: Great food. Great wine and great staff’!! It’s a win, win, win.

Darrell T.Darrell Tucci: Visit Zin on April 24th for Dining Out For Life and 50% of sales will be donated to Desert AIDS Project

Nadim B.Nadim B👀: The $5.00 bottomless Mimosas or Champagne is so worth it, ENJOY!

Tool Shed is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Palm Springs.

13. Tool Shed

8.6
600 E Sunny Dunes Rd (S. Palm Canyon Dr), Palm Springs, CA
Gay Bar · Warm Sands · 14 tips and reviews

Francisco L.Francisco Larranaga: Best pours around!

J NicholasJ Nicholas: Come see Jon after 2 on Sunday afternoon. $1.75 drafts all day on Sundays.

Lou O.Lou O'Donnell: Coffee & Bailey's good

Escena Grill at Escena Golf Club is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Palm Springs.

14. Escena Grill at Escena Golf Club

8.3
1100 Clubhouse Dr., Palm Springs, CA
American Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Dale S.Dale Swanson: Great lunch/brunch and or cocktails, beautiful retro modern architecture, absolutely knockout views

Storm H.Storm Holloway: Sit outside. Holy shit.

Jim B.Jim Berg: Best restaurant view in Palm Springs

Norma's is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Palm Springs.

15. Norma's

8.2
4200 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Breakfast Spot · 50 tips and reviews

Clarissa S.Clarissa S: smoothie of the day + smoked salmon benedict: the best way to start your day.

Charlie M.Charlie McBrearty: Lobster Mac and cheese. And the fish tacos...

Mark J.Mark Jones: Norma's is now open at night 7 days a week! Not just for breakfast anymore!