Found it: the quintessential Palm Springs night. Del Rey seamlessly blends a moody, nostalgic indoor lounge with a breathtaking outdoor setting. It's an immediate top-two desert destination for me. The arrival feels wonderfully exclusive: you're greeted at the front desk, then walk past a stunning, cabana-lined pool into a hidden dining oasis. They've entirely nailed the atmosphere--it feels like a glamorous, romantic time machine to Old Hollywood. Service here is next-level; the staff actually cares about your experience, which is a rarity these days. The menu focuses on Spanish tapas, and every single plate was a home run. While portions are generous enough that two plates per person will suffice, the food was so addictive we ended up ordering seven. Do not skip the fresh sangria--it's easily the best I've tasted. Keep this place on the down-low so we can all still get a table. read more

Our dinner at Del Rey was outstanding from start to finish! We ordered the Pan, Pollo, and Albóndigas, and every dish was packed with incredible flavor. You can tell that every ingredient is thoughtfully prepared, and each bite was better than the last. Our waiter, Kia, made the experience even more memorable with excellent recommendations. The espresso was the perfect ending to the meal, and the La Tricia Rías Baixas Albariño paired beautifully with dinner. Between the exceptional food, attentive service, and wonderful atmosphere, this is a restaurant we'll definitely return to the next time we're in Palm Springs. Highly recommend! read more

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What a find! I almost don't want to share ... Very special atmosphere in this remodeled Spanish restaurant in a lovely boutique hotel in Palm Springs. Outdoor seating looked lovely. We sat indoors in a plush booth, across from gorgeous tiger wallpaper and a beautiful and unique gold mirror. Mood lighting and private. Our server Kai was delightful throughout our meal. We asked questions and he answered all of them knowledgeably. We had: grilled artichokes (3 halves) with aoli and a green herb sauce bombas - fried mashed potato balls with manchego inside ensalada - with ham, cheese, oranges, pistachios gambas - shrimp in garlic sauce All of the dishes were well executed, flavorful and beautifully presented. I would order them again but would also try some of the others that also looked inviting. Will try outdoor seating next time. A keeper. read more

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Beautiful restaurant with great service and delicious food! Enough room outside for our team to sit together (benches and table seats). We ordered almost all of the small plate options and every single thing was DELICIOUS (check out the pics)! My colleagues ordered cocktails and wines and said they were good. I asked for a lemonade with strawberry added and it tasted fresh squeezed was it was a little on the tart side but after adding some of my water to it, it was perfect. I can't wait to come back to Palm Springs with my hubby. It would be a perfect spot for a romantic date night. The hotel where the restaurant is located is pretty special too! read more

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First time here. Just for drinks in the bar/lounge. Old world atmosphere at its most elegant. Sophisticated cocktails. Formal yet friendly staff. Timelessly elegant atmosphere. Del Rey hit all the right marks for me. Definitely not for bachelorette parties. read more

Little hotel is hidden by some beautiful hedges. The little plaque out front lets you know you are in the right place. Lobby is rich and beautiful and sexy. Walked through the hotel and the pool to get to this restaurant. It matched the vibe of the lobby. Dark, rich and sexy. All of the staff was attentive and helpful. This place is tapas style so we ordered quite a bit. The Barajas bravas, the bombas, meatballs, ensalada de temporada and broccoli. Everything was so rich, delicious and flavored perfectly. Every dish seemed to have a lot of flavors going on that all worked perfectly together. This place is a definite must visit. read more

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We attended their once a month paella that they offer by reservation only Oct - May. Staff was amazing and I loved they introduced the staff at the start of the night. They started on the patio with appetizers of stuffed dates and steak bites on toast. We then moved inside to our own table that had a personalized card greeting us. Every course was thoughtful and tasty. We overall had an amazing dinner that lasted almost three hours. All I can say is if your not sure - its worth it. I cant wait to maybe stay at the hotel and try some other offerings. read more

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Come in for happy hour! I got the sardine plate and it was beautifully plated and delicious. Drinks are also great I wish I tried more. My boyfriend and I loved it we are definitely coming back when we are in Palm Springs. read more

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TERRIBLE and overrated. Ambience felt good but once we were presented with Canned Mussels at the price listed...it all went down the rabbit hole very quickly. Will never go again- embarrassing, felt bad for them. Service was mediocre read more

my go to for whenever i want a girls night, date night, or just to feel like a tourist in my city... i love their tapas as they don't have much but it's all the options you'd prefer when at a stylish restaurant such as del rey. the bartender carlos is very knowledgable and you can tell that he truly enjoys doing what he does best! making delicious cocktails and providing an experience as any visit should be when at Del rey! read more

I don't know what it is about this place but I cannot stop thinking about it. Every single dish we had was amazing. We genuinely loved each dish and ordered seconds and thirds of some - the shrimp especially. The service was wonderful and don't get me started on the ambiance - it is PERFECT. We are very tough critics and coming from NYC have copious amounts of lovely restaurants around us yet ever since returning home from Palm Springs I cannot stop thinking about our dinner here. Del Rey is perfect in every way, by far our favorite meal in Palm Springs - if you are in town definitely stop by. read more

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Lovely. Enjoy hideaway / speakeasy vibes, friendly staff, and an inspired menu at Del Rey. A few of my favorites include the gambas Al ajillo (the broth and sourdough are to die for), chicken and steak skewers, broccolini, and the bread pudding (don't skip it!). Shout out to Jaycee our incredible server who elevated the entire experience beginning to end. read more

Great food, amazing vibes, and JC our server was excellent! Recommendations were top tier and we were please with everything we ate. Good spot for a date night. We will be back! read more

The food and the atmosphere were good until the cold broccolini came out, we put it on our plate and immediately told the waiter that it was cold. 10 minutes later, we were told that the chef said that we are not getting a new plate of broccolini because we ate too much of the original plate. At this point, we asked to see the manager who said that he would take the broccolini off the bill and we advised him that we didn't eat the broccolini so yes, he should take it off the bill. Then the Chef came out, proceeded to get hostile with us that we ate the broccolini and we're trying to get it for free. I showed him that the cold broccoli was on my plate and it went very downhill from there. I was actually afraid that the chef wanted to fight us and proceeded to escort us out of the restaurant. Needless to say, I will not be returning to the Del Rey read more

We were blown away by the food, service, and ambiance. This was definitely one of our all time best tapas experiences and better than what we had in Spain. We shared 3 dishes and they were all perfection! The bombas, meatballs (best I ever tasted), and the salad with arugula, cheese, and ham (oh my). We also loved the house special martini which came with a blue cheese olive covered with chorizo (incredible) and the red sangria. Our server, Enrique, was extremely kind, competent, and pampering. We felt so welcome right off the back! Thanks so much for an unforgettable evening that we will always cherish!!! read more

I really enjoyed the tinned fish selection. Just wish they would provide better air conditioning... it was hot and muggy in the interior dinning room booth. read more

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From the second we walked onto the property I knew we were in for a treat. Gorgeous ambience, vibe, and decor. Our service was fantastic and the food was five stars. Loved the craft cocktails as well - just delicious! The albondigas were my fave tapas we had - we ate them way too fast to snap a picture but amazing flavor. This will now be on my must visit every time I am in town. Great spot! read more

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The food is fantastic but - we went tonight and the heat was oppressive. I'm not sure if it was broken but it was miserable. Also the waiter spilled water all over me and didn't even apologize. read more

My friend recommended Del Rey & it did not disappoint! From the lobby to the pool space, the hotel grounds were beautiful. Such a pretty little path leading back to the restaurant. Inside we had the cutest tucked-away corner booth, even though the tables are close together it still felt private & it was quiet enough to carry a conversation. Loved the moody but elegant speak-easy vibes! For four people I think we ordered 7 shareable plates & ended up absolutely stuffed! Everything was great, it was hard to pick a favorite...Would definitely recommend adding the crispy Jamón wherever it's an option, we added it to the bombas & it was SO good! The cocktails were as delicious as they were beautiful. Never had an old fashioned served with manchego, but it was a great pairing! Our server was attentive & friendly, she really made it a wonderful experience. Finished the night with the bread pudding & basque cheesecake, hardly had room but it was worth it. read more

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Come for happy hour before our dinner. The bar was nice , cost and classy also service was great as well . Our drinks were great . Our bartender was knowledgeable helping us pick the drinks. We might comeback again for sure. read more

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Warning on food and price! Sister restaurant of Bar Cecil, ordered cheapest bottle of bubbles $70 and the shrimp appetizer $38 for 5 extremely over cooked shrimp. Asked if they could fire up 5 more shrimp not overcooked and the next round had 1 shrimp not overcooked. The servicer was nice and couldn't believe they messed it up again and agreed on the over cooking. The broth and bread was good though. Manager seemed to be a little out of his league and wanted to stand at the front with 2 hosts already standing, not busy at all. Feels like a hotel restaurant trap because not much food in walking distance and guest probably get forced to eat at restaurant. read more

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Love this space-- dark and moody, great cocktails, fun menu! It has all the trimmings for whatever sort of night you want; chill, sexy or ramping up for your next venue. Service is on point too! read more

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Cutest little tapas place in Palm Springs. I'm lowkey happy it's NOT in Los Angeles or I'd go too often, spend too much time and money there. Definitely will return when I'm back in Palm Springs again... read more

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We had such a lovely dinner here during a recent trip to Palm Springs. I went in with no expectations beyond liking the look of the menu, and ended up having a lovely evening. The restaurant is tucked into a retro, stylish neighborhood, and we entered through a charming courtyard that set the tone beautifully. We were taken directly to our table, and from the start, everything felt seamless. Enrique was our server and he was absolutely fantastic; attentive, knowledgeable, and warm without being at all pretentious. That balance is rare in upscale dining, and he nailed it. The whole experience was elevated by the ambience, which oozes old Hollywood charm. The food was exceptional, the service top-notch. Honestly, what more could you ask for? This visit made us want to stay at the Hotel on our next trip and visit the restaurants our server recommended moving forward. read more

Discovered this place, when frantically looking for a place to eat before everything closed at 9 PM during summer off-season after a late flight So glad I did! Slid in 10 minutes before closing, *no* attitude from staff about that whatsoever No attempt to rush me, all staff I interacted with were gracious and friendly Sat at the bar...bartender was great Gave me his recommendations from the menu, food was excellent. Cocktails top-notch. Definitely recommended! read more

A M A Z I N G!! I would drive to Palm Springs just to come to the boutique hotel Villa Royale. Del Rey was recommended to us so we didn't know what to expect but boy did it surpass our expectations! The food, the service, cocktails, the romantic ambiance.... I will come back over and over again! I love Palm Springs! I love Del Rey and Villa Royale!! read more

This place is a hole in the wall. It's super romantic. It's super cute. The food is amazing. The service is amazing. I would definitely go back for special occasions. Only the prices are a little high. We spent about $300 for three people, but I still say it was worth it. read more

Every time I'm in Palm Springs, I always come here. The food for what it is is really really good! And also really good wine list. Everything here is tapas style so you can get a lot of stuff and try different things. It's a warm cozy, perfect date night or just a beautiful romantic evening out. Service is also really good and I highly recommend this place if you're visiting the area. One of my top five places to eat at for sure. read more

The restaurant is located in the swanky Villa Royale. Highly recommend ANYTHING in the bravas sauce. They were so sweet to us on our anniversary. We will be returning. read more

I'm a desert native and a local business owner My first time at Del Rey was last night I went in with my good friend to celebrate her birthday The experience was wonderful! Del Rey is such a beautiful and unique hidden gem The ambience was chill and intimate We were treated very well by the staff who were professional and prompt,our food was delicious,and the drinks did not disappoint. Thank you Del Rey for giving us a sweet experience read more

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Dark, sexy, art deco vibes with subpar Spanish tapas. No my flavor profile of choice but the empanadas were very hearty. read more

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Love this spot. The food is great, but my last visit was just for a night cap and the drinks and service were as excellent as I remembered. This is one of those spots you just want to keep coming back to. read more

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Very special thanks to Enrique for making our experience feel Extra for my guests this week. The cuisine, wine list and Sangria Pitcher presentation were Outstanding. I look forward to returning next Season. read more

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We've been going to Del Rey since they opened. It's long been on our list of recommended spots for friends and family and we are locals. Tonight we walked out of Del Rey before we even ordered because the prices are frankly appalling. $40 for 2 chicken skewers, $29 for artichokes? We dine frequently and some of the most expensive spots in PS but I think Del Rey has really taken things too far with its new menu pricing. It's such a shame as the staff are friendly and the ambiance here is incredible. I hope the restaurant can come to its senses and revisit the menu and it's in sane pricing. If it does, we'll be back. read more

5 stars for service, ambience and cocktails. Our cocktails were very professionally prepared and executed perfectly. Codfish in a tin can with four tiny toast points and a few pickled vegetables at $29. They had papas bravas for $28 Come for drinks, ambience and the professional service. read more

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Del rey is a sexy little fashion restaurant tucked away in a neighborhood hotel. It has both 70s bohemian vibes and full Lyndon rock and roll. The tapas is delicious, with the stand out being the croqueta and short rib empanadas. They had a great patio where I saw some dogs! But you wanna sit inside, it's really the sexy vibe. Sadly the service here is not great. I would like to think they just don't have enough people on staff because when our server did make it to us they were lovey and attendant. But getting them to actually get to our table was a struggle and really took away from our meal. read more

A hidden gem! Five of us walked in without a reservation, and they were so kind to put together some tables to accommodate. We sat on the patio which had heaters on when it got chilly. Lovely lush green garden vibes. We enjoyed appetizers and cocktails, the waitress was such a delight. Once we were finished the owners came out to greet and thank each table for joining them that evening, which only made it feel even more welcoming. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Sexy and swanky vibes. I sat at the bar and got the hummus and gambas. Both outstanding. Very flavorful and full of spice. Nice vibes from the staff and food came out quickly. The drinks were being made in front of me and they were beautiful. read more

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Pleasant dinner experience. Yes, it's dark but I didn't think it was too dark by any means. The lighting is soft and intimate. Of course the tapas are going to be more expensive than traditional tapas in Spain where you could probably get $10 for a whole meal rather than $10 for a single plate. But this isn't Spain! It's a boutique hotel in Palm Springs, what do you expect? We tried the patatas bravas (my favorite type of tapas), the dates, gazpacho, charcuterie, and albondigas. Between two people it was plenty to feel satisfied. The chorizo and tomato mixed with oil on the charcuterie was heavenly. The gazpacho was okay but it did grow on me throughout the meal. Patatas bravas are made different everywhere you go and I still enjoyed it here at Del Rey. The sauce can make or break it! Love to find hidden places like this in our Valley so I'd say I will be back. read more

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The restaurant recently changed its menu-likely due to Summer being off season-but we were surprised they removed certain things that seemed like a signature of the restaurant. Our server remembered us from dining there in the past, and he was very knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. Certain things could be improved upon like the bombas was served with melted cheese but I had assumed the manchego would be slices of fresh cheese. The only salad option on the menu now is the baby arugula with smoked mozzarella. It would be nice to have a savory option without fruit. The bread was freshly baked, and served with a quality olive oil but could not replace their meat and cheese board that sadly is no longer a menu option. The decor was renovated a while back, and is still dark and cozy but I am uncertain why they decided to change it in the first place? If the original menu and decor were perfect, then it seems a shame to change it to something less than what it was originally. read more