Where to Dine in Palm Desert
A curated list of recommended restaurants along El Paseo and the surrounding Palm Desert area — from upscale steakhouses and seafood to elevated Italian, Mexican, and Japanese.
Where to Dine in Palm Desert
A curated list of recommended restaurants along El Paseo and the surrounding Palm Desert area — from upscale steakhouses and seafood to elevated Italian, Mexican, and Japanese. Many offer private and semi-private dining for FLN gatherings, leadership dinners, and group events.
Mastro's Steakhouse
El Paseo
Upscale atmosphere, prime steaks and seafood, nightly live entertainment, and excellent private-dining possibilities.
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
El Paseo
Sophisticated environment with beautiful presentation, seafood and steaks, polished service, and live jazz in the V Lounge.
Pacifica Seafood Restaurant
The Gardens on El Paseo
Sits above El Paseo with a rooftop patio and mountain/desert views. Seafood is the focus, with private spaces for groups of approximately 10, 24, and up to 80 people.
Jillian's
El Paseo
Elegant and classic. Courtyard, garden, private terrace, live piano, and formal fine dining.
il Corso
El Paseo
Upscale Italian with a lively, polished atmosphere. A good "dinner and then walk El Paseo" choice for attendees.
Mole Mexican Kitchen
El Paseo
Elevated, chef-driven, modern, and polished Mexican with indoor and patio dining and options for private events.
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar
El Paseo
More relaxed than Mastro's or Eddie V's, but still attractive for the group. Large patio with San Jacinto Mountain views, live music on select days, and accommodations for group dining and corporate events.
Morton's The Steakhouse
Country Club Drive
A dependable classic steakhouse option. Prime steaks, seafood, polished atmosphere, and patio dining.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Palm Desert
Another familiar upscale choice. Prime steaks and seafood with private and semi-private event capabilities. A solid option among the list.
Mikado Japanese Steakhouse
JW Marriott Desert Springs
Teppanyaki plus sushi — dinner becomes an experience. Particularly good for groups, and convenient for attendees staying at the JW.
Restaurant availability, hours, and private dining arrangements are subject to change. Please contact the restaurant directly to confirm details and make reservations.