Salton Sea, California Restaurants

Salton Sea, California Restaurants
Located in one of California's most picturesque desert expanses, Salton Sea offers exceptional recreational opportunities---from rock climbing to fishing to kayaking---throughout the year. Bordered in the south by Imperial Valley and in the west by Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Salton Sea offers lots of choices for campgrounds, hiking, and exploration. In the area, there are not too many restaurants directly on the lake, but there are a few notable ones in the more populated outskirts.

Travertine Grill

Offering American cuisine, the Travertine Grill is one of the only full service restaurants right on the Salton Sea. Known to many as a hangout for locals, the restaurant offers a full menu, with a range of choices from fajitas to fish and chips. The booth seating, bar, and local news on the TV create a casual feel that brings in a number of local customers and tourists scoping out the area.

Travertine Grill
1209 Van Buren Avenue
Salton City, CA 92274
(760) 394-0040

Calipatria Inn and Suites Steakhouse at the Inn

Located just 8 miles from the Salton Sea, Calipatria Inn and Suites hotel operates an upscale steakhouse. Open to guests, as well as visitors to the area, the Steakhouse at the Inn is an upscale, yet casual, restaurant. Guests may choose be seated in the stately dining room or at a table in the courtyard overlooking the hotel swimming pool. Steaks are the specialty---rib-eye, New York strip, and tri-tip cooked to perfection. The Steakhouse also serves barbecue chicken, pork, and spare ribs. All entrees are grilled fresh outdoors. Carne asada, fried shrimp, pizza, and fish tacos are also popular on the menu. The restaurant also offers wine, beer, and other non-alcoholic beverages.

Calipatria Inn and Suites Steakhouse at the Inn
700 N Sorensen Avenue
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-7348
calipatriainn.com

Bianca's Mexican Restaurant

Right on the edge of the Salton Sea area, Bianca's Mexican Restaurant serves authentic Mexican specialties fused with American style. Right near the border, you can sample tasty enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and fresh mild or spicy salsas at affordable prices. The restaurant also offers a full drink menu.

Bianca's Mexican Restaurant
150 W. Main Street
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-7800

Assaggio Ristorante Italiano

Assaggio Ristorante Italiano serves traditional Italian pastas, salads, and entrees in a modern, colorful bistro. Located 21 miles west of Salton City in Borrego Springs, it's one of the most reliable places locals and tourists go for a taste of home cooked Italian. Try the Veal Parmigiana, Shrimp Scampi, or Sautéed Zucchini. The Antipasti menu is also sophisticated and tempting, with prosciutto melon, roasted peppers and zuppa di museel. Assaggio's is an especially ideal option for families and large parties. As of 2009, the prices are mid range and plate sizes are generous.

Assaggio Ristorante Italiano
538 E Street
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-9750
assaggioitalian.com
assaggioitalian.com/index.html

Article Written By Noelle Carver

Noelle Carver has been a freelance writer since 2009, with work published in "SSYK" and "The Wolf," two U.K. literary journals. Carver holds a Bachelor of Arts in literature from American University and a Master of Fine Arts in writing from The New School. She lives in New York City.

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