Palm Springs

Cheeky’s is notorious for having some of the most agonizing wait times on weekend mornings. — goop

Try the Albacore Tuna Melt, a take on a classic made with sumac and caper aoli; a variety of tacos; or the Five Leaves Burger, imported from its Brooklyn sister restaurant. — Travel + Leisure

Crab cakes, kung pao calamari, and crispy flash-fried oysters are favorite starters. — Fodor's

Chef Michael Beckman's Uptown Design District hot spot pairs high-quality California cuisine with creative cocktails in a sleek, almost utilitarian, setting. — Fodor's

“Delicious food” in a “unique location” describes this upscale Palm Springs “staple”...complete with a “gorgeous” patio – serves as a “lovely” backdrop for refined American fare — Zagat

The chef-owner's Austrian roots shine through the contemporary Euro-Cal cuisine at this sedately decorated storefront. — Lonely Planet

Palm Springs watering hole offering a limited small plates menu and curated wine list. — Gayot

Go healthy (egg-white shrimp frittata) or over-the-top (foie gras brioche French toast). — Travel + Leisure

The tree-dotted, candlelit alfresco patio is one of the prettiest around. — Tasting Table

This New York-style deli has long been a favorite for locals and visitors who feast on specialties like hot pastrami sandwiches on rye bread, Nova lox and cream cheese on bagels — Travel + Leisure

The owners of this high-energy Uptown Design District restaurant claim that it's "where Palm Springs eats," and it certainly seems so on nights when the lines run deep near the front door. — Fodor's

The menu is heavy on the classics (Oysters Rockefeller, pork loin medallions, filet mignon) and is not for everyone, but having a drink...is worth it just for the ambiance. — goop

Tinto serves Basque-inspired small plates that pop with as much color and flavor as the vibrant façade of the Saguaro Hotel in which it resides. — Afar Magazine

Eclectic Southeast Asian comfort food with a bustling, busy vibe. — Condé Nast Traveler

Timing is everything at 4 Saints: Arrive well before the sun goes down to snag a table for magic hour. — Afar Magazine

There are no fancy tricks at this lunch stop, where the all-American burger is offered a dozen ways. — Tasting Table

If you're looking for a healthy, California-style meal while you're in Palm Springs, head to Chi Chi inside the Avalon Hotel. — Travel + Leisure