The 18 best restaurants in to check out in Palm Springs

Heading to the desert? Whatever your reason for venturing to the iconic Palm Springs, don’t miss out on its stellar culinary scene.Friday September 8 2023Photograph: Rachel GoldenWritten by Kai Oliver-KurtinSan Diego & SoCal CorrespondentContributors: Kate Wertheimer, Sarah Medina & Stephanie BreijoAdvertisingSoCal natives see it as a sleepy town to lay out by the pool all day, gamble, maybe even play some golf, if that’s your thing. But Palm Springs is so much more than that. There’s the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, perfect for the family, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which features spectacular desert views, and of course, some of the best restaurants in Palm Springs.Restaurants of all kinds abound in this historic Hollywood getaway town. From the times when Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin would visit to new, refreshed spaces, food options abound in the desert.Yes, you can still get your margaritas on sun-drenched but water-misted patios and all-day brunches to nurse hangovers, bu...