8 Greater Palm Springs Restaurants With the Best Outdoor Patios

Best Of, Food + Drink

Nine months of the year, the place to dine is alfresco. These favored restaurants with outdoor seating offer the best, often beneath twinkling string lights.

by | Aug 26, 2024

The Café at Shields.
PHOTO COURTESY VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS

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Palm Springs

Spencer’s Restaurant

Located at the historic Palm Springs Tennis Club, Spencer’s features a whimsically lit patio and offers an elegant yet cozy spot to enjoy a Black Angus filet mignon for dinner or a loaded Benedict for brunch.

Desert Hot Springs

Capri Italian Restaurant

Dine in or relax poolside while enjoying delicious food at the restaurant. Savor daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a laid-back, casual atmosphere. 

Cathedral City

Brunch 101

Take in the stunning mountain views while enjoying a mimosa. The menu features omelets, Benedicts, avocado toast, and spiked coffee.

Rancho Mirage

Las Casuelas Nuevas

Whether you’re in the beautifully tiled dining room or outside on the romantic patio beneath string lights, every spot is perfect for enjoying signature dishes like chile relleno and carnitas a la chipotle from the Delgado family.

Palm Desert

Mitch’s on El Paseo Prime Seafood 

Indoors or on the patio, you’ll be surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and the beautiful desert sky. Savor your meal while soaking in the serene beauty of your surroundings, making your dinner or lunch on El Paseo a memorable experience

La Quinta

Lavender Bistro

This restaurant offers an elevated experience with an elegant string-lit patio nestled under a canopy of trees. It’s the perfect setting for a memorable special occasion.

Indio

The Café at Shields

The spacious patio at Shields Date Garden’s restaurant is always lively with families and cheerful diners. The Mexican-influenced California menu offers gluten-free, vegetarian, and date-centric options. After dining, take a leisurely stroll through the statue garden and date palms. 

Coachella

La Noria

The Coachella eatery offers chavelas and homemade tortillas. The back sting-lit patio area provides a charming setting to enjoy your meal.

La Noria

49613 Harrison St. Ste. B 106, Coachella, CA 9223
760-398-8131
facebook.com/FondaLaNoria

The Café at Shields

80225 Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201
760- 775-0902
cafe.shieldsdategarden.com

Lavender Bistro

78073 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, CA 92253
760-564-5353
lavenderbistro.com

Mitch's on El Paseo Prime Seafood

73951 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-779-9200
mitchsonelpaseo.com

Las Casuelas Nuevas

70050 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760-328-8844
lascasuelasnuevas.com

Brunch 101

68718 E Palm Canyon Dr. Ste. 101, Cathedral City, CA 92234
760-507-8464
brunch101.com

Capri Italian Restaurant

10625 Palm Dr., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
760- 329-6833
miraclesprings.com

Spencer's Restaurant

701 W Baristo Rd., Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-327-3446
spencersrestaurant.com

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