The Best Restaurants in Palm Springs, Calif.

Home to tall palm trees, summers filled with sunshine, and warm winters, Palm Springs offers an array of recreational opportunities and cultural experiences for visitors of any age. Whether you are spending the day hiking in the San Jacinto Mountains or heading back into town after a week of rock climbing in Joshua Tree National Park, this desert oasis offers a wide variety of dining options that are pleasing to the palate.

Melvyn's Restaurant

Located within the historical Ingleside Inn in downtown Palm Springs, Melvyn's Restaurant has received numerous "Best of the Valley Awards" from the Desert Sun. Spotlighting an extensive lunch and dinner menu, perhaps one of Melvyn's most noteworthy dishes is the signature veal Ingleside and fettuccine. Melvyn's also boasts two world-class wine cellars with premium vintages from around the world. A fine-dining experience, Melvyn's has attracted many visiting celebrities including Bob Hope, Gerald Ford and John Travolta.

Melvyn's Restaurant
200 W. Ramon Rd.
Palm Springs, California 92264-7385
(760) 325-2323
Inglesideinn.com

The Falls Prime Steakhouse and Martini Bar

Considered a contemporary American steakhouse, the Falls serves delectable dinner options that add a twist to classic steakhouse meals. From buttermilk-fried chicken with root beer barbecue to a mustard-crusted lamb rack, you can top off any meal with one of the Falls 35 signature martinis. This classy steakhouse also offers an appetizing vegetarian selection that includes the chef's specialty of grilled Yukon gold potatoes with curried vegetables. In 2009 the Falls Prime Steakhouse was awarded a "Diners' Choice" award by Opentable.com.

The Falls Prime Steakhouse and Martini Bar
155 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, California 92262-8303
(760) 416-8664
Thefallsprimesteakhouse.com

Spencer's Restaurant

Located at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Spencer's Restaurant offers a chic ambiance and a twist on traditional American cuisine. Awarded a 2009 "Diners' Choice" award by Opentable.com, Spencer's award-winning chef Eric Wadlund adds a European flare to popular lunch and dinner entrees. Spencer's menu spans a variety Pacific Rim and American favorites, from sauteed crab cakes made from savory Maryland crabmeat to Dijon-coated New Zealand rack of lamb.

Spencer's Restaurant
701 W. Baristo Rd.
Palm Springs California 92262
(760) 327-3446
Spencersrestaurant.com

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Article Written By Patricia Poulin

Patricia Poulin is a freelance writer based out of the western slope of Colorado. Poulin's travels and insight have chronicled in print media resources, such as "Inside Outside" and "Breathe" magazine. She is also a regular contributor for other various publications including "USA Today." Poulin holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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