YES to everything!…read more The food was excellent. We started with the crab cakes, and although they lacked a bit of structural integrity, they were absolutely divine! The aioli they came with was a perfect pairing. The chili was great! Lots of meat in it & I ate it my favorite way, which was loaded onto some buttered up cornbread! My entree was the chicken pot pie, and wow, wow, wow! What a treat. The crust was perfect, and the pot pie is packed with chicken, veggies, and that delicious signature pot pie creaminess! We were lucky enough to meet the new owners who have committed to maintaining the traditions of the original community stronghold that has been "Billy Reed's". There were lots of conversations around us about the new owners and how these people have been coming here for decades; and I completely understand why. This is comfort food excellence! The service? Incredible. We were served by Jackie. She was an absolute delight. From recommendations to just being downright pleasant and providing excellent service, she was perfect 10/10! The restaurant feels historic! I love the ambiance & everything it offers as an experience as a whole. Can't wait to visit again JUST to have Billy Reed's!

Made a special trip from Rancho Mirage to check out the reborn Billy Reed…read more Nothing not to like, good food, good service, value for money, which may explain why on a 115 degree Monday evening in the dead of summer Billy Reed was packed. For our group, chicken piccata, pot roast, prime rib and meatloaf all excellent and impossible to finish after breads, split pea soups and calamari. Highest recommendation, run do not walk to Billy Reed,

Food is fantastic! Very good happy hour and delicious lunch meant too! We got the Korean rib happy…read morehour and the club fried chicken sandwich. I didn't get any photos because I was so hungry. The ipa beer is very light. It's good for this hot summer. But I hope it gets hoppier and stronger in a couple months. I'm looking forward to coming back.

Great find! Family of 3 - ordered the chicken with 2 sides, pork belly sandwich, and ribs plate…read more All the food was top notch and tasted homemade. Not the smoker tasting bbq, but quality ingredients and super friendly service. Highly recommend to anyone go wants a great meal, at good prices, and fantastic service.

We popped in here for a quick bite after a long weekend here in Palm Springs…read more Parking wasn't too bad, but the lot was pretty full. Wait time was about 10 minutes for a party of two, shorter than our estimated weight time. We got the German pancake and their famous potato cakes. The pancake was very generously portioned, and a nice mix of savory and sweet with the bacon and eggs providing a nice contrast. The potato cakes were crunchy and the green onions were a nice touch. The interior was reminiscent of an old time diner, with lots of black and white pictures in the wall providing a nostalgic vibe. Prices are quite reasonable, so definitely worth a stop by.

The first time I went here, it was good. The second time I went here, it was also good. Pretty…read moredecent portions. Service was fast and efficient. Servers were attentive. Parking can be a major struggle.

Had the American Bagel. Excellent. I was here first thing in the morning so they weren't busy yet…read more Will definitely return.

Second visit, but now under a new name (used to be, "Zobos and Meester"). Stopped in for lunch…read more This experience was better than the first time around. SERVICE: This was an improvement. The gentleman running the register and taking orders was very friendly and interactive. You place your order at the counter, and they call your number to pick up; however, I raised my hand when they called me, and the young lady brought it out to my table. She even went back into the kitchen to gather additional condiments. Once again, the tabletops were clean, and they have a large dining area with tables to accommodate larger groups. FOOD: I ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger Combo, which came with fries or rings, and a soda. The price was reasonable, and the burger itself was very tasty, the tomatoes and lettuce were fresh, and the bun was better than last time (didn't get soggy). Fries came out hot, but not too crisp. Unfortunately, no bleu cheese dressing was available to dip my fries in. Overall, the service was good, and the food was decent, especially the burger. I'm sure I'll be trying this place again as there are plenty of other menu items that look worth a try.

One of my friends had been dying to try PaulBar, and the rest of us were very willing participants…read more The room is intimate and lively, with plenty of personality packed into the space. Paul greeted us himself when we arrived and gave us a realistic idea of the wait, which we really appreciated. It felt less like being processed through a host stand and more like being welcomed in. While we waited, one of the servers came over to see if we wanted to start with drinks. Naturally, we said yes. Once we were seated, everyone at the table had the same reaction to the portions: pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Steak Frites, and my steak was cooked exactly how I asked for it. One friend had the rack of lamb, while another ordered the clams, which came in a generous bowl with toasted bread for soaking up the broth. For the quality and portion sizes, the prices felt pretty reasonable for Palm Springs. Then there were the cocktails. We ordered a round. Then another. At some point, all of us quietly abandoned the idea that we were only having one or two drinks. They were that good. Paul came by later to check on us, and somehow we ended up hearing stories from his Studio 54 days. His sense of humor is sharp, and he has a way of making conversation feel effortless. Dinner basically turned into story time, and none of us wanted him to leave. He even checked in with us again after dinner. We seriously could have listened to him all night. That was what made the evening for me. The food was excellent, the cocktails were good enough to convince us into a few extra rounds, and the room has plenty of personality on its own. Paul's warmth and humor made the whole experience feel personal in a way you don't come across very often. My friend may have been the one campaigning to come here, but by the end of dinner, he had successfully converted the entire table. We're definitely coming back!

Do not let the location detour you at all…read more This review comes from somebody that grew up in the San Francisco area and has gone on food trips all over New York, Louisiana, Texas, Illinois, Florida, Hawaii, N/S Carolina, Arizona and Iowa, from Michelin rated restaurants to funky little places that we hear about from locals.. we try it all. Paul Bar is a fabulous experience, I've been here many times and the food as well as the service are always excellent! One of the many really interesting parts is there is a line to get in that starts well before the place opens up at 4 pm and it's like that most of the night HOWEVER the line moves quickly and once you get inside....OMG, you are transported into a really cool, dimly lit, swanky NY supper club with leather booths, tall bar tables plus there's seating at the bar (with many colorful locals that you'll probably end up making friends with) and the selection of food & drinks are so diverse, everything that my friends and I have ordered have been outstanding! Paul the owner who is very sweet is always there and oversees everything in his own quiet way to make sure everything is running smoothly and that his guests are happy, Whether you're a local or just visiting, this is the place to go for really great food, a fun time and an immersive experience and I promise you'll come back

We had such a wonderful experience at Jalisco in Palm Springs ! The food was absolutely…read moredelicious--authentic Jalisco-style Mexican cuisine with generous portions and beautifully presented plates. What truly made our visit exceptional was our server, Eli .Eli was kind, thoughtful, attentive, and incredibly efficient. You can genuinely tell that Ellie loves the job, and that positive energy made our dining experience even more enjoyable. And don't leave without trying the cucumber lime agua fresca--it is absolutely amazing and so refreshing! We'll definitely be coming back every time we're vacationing in Palm Springs area. Highly recommend!

Very good spot! I ordered the 2 taco plate with carne asada and chicharron. It came with rice and…read morerefried beans. For the price, portion, flavor...honestly perfect. They load the tacos with a hefty portion of meat. The service was quick too. I ordered take out and my order was ready in less than 10 minutes. The hot salsa is spicy (which I really like). I definitely recommend going here if you are visiting DHS or passing through. Casual restaurant, not pretentious, they have refrigerated beverages. Super chill vibes

It's always good time had here. When we don't know what we're craving, this place alway helps with…read morethat. Everything we alway decide on is alway a good. Also Sunday brunch can never go wrong. Right in the heart of town along the main strip of downtown. Perfect for people watching while dining on the patio. Be advised, it does get hot but they do have both the main covered patio and street covered patio. Both with mister working the whole time. If you prefer ac, they have indoor dining as well. We like to enjoy the sun and people watching which patio is alway a good option for us. Of course we make friends with the waiter as they alway take care of us. Everyone here from the staff, waiter and waitress, and the owners are all very sweet and friendly. Menu is alway great. You have both the breakfast and brunch menu. We tend to come for them mainly but have never tried dinner here. Of course the bubbly is always a good start. A bottle with three juice options and fresh fruit for adornment. Strawberries and blueberries for the bougie bubbly effect. And for the price, it's worth it. Food wise, we went with the chicken sandwich with salad and the burger with fruit. A side of fries is definitely a must even if it comes with it. Portion for the sandwich was massive. Nice thick piece of grilled and marinaded chicken breast filled with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and avocados on toasted bread. It's massive even when they sliced it in halves. And the burger, two nice patties with lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion and bacon. A classic and it was delicious. I'm not a burger person but every now and then a bite is worth it. The food has alway been excellent. Crowd is alway nice and bubbly. It's cute chit chatting with the other guest nearby. Also we found out that they close for about two months in July and August as that's their holiday time. Glad we made it before it happened. It's a nice place for brunch as it's alway our go to whenever we can't figure out something.

We had the strangest experience here. We were in town for a friends 40th and we had seen great…read morereviews about The Thirsty Palms. We walked up, no reservation. The lady at the door told us inside would probably be loud because there were two bigger tables in there. It was hot outside, so we decided to sit inside anyway. We almost immediately regretted that and wished we'd sat outside. This place is not made for being busy on the inside. It's just too loud. But, cute in there. Our server, who we later learned was the bartender and not a usual server, took our drink orders. A few of us ordered the Hugo spritz, one gal got a beer, and a few other cocktails were ordered. We got our drinks and they were enjoyable. The problem began when we were ordering food. One girl in our group is Celiac and literally can not eat gluten. She ordered the salmon and asked to be sure the potato salad was gluten free. If things are fried or prepared in the same place as gluten objects, she is incredibly ill for weeks afterwards. She has to be super careful. His response was, "I think so." She told him she was celiac and had a true gluten allergy, and she needed him to be sure. Meanwhile, the menu boasts about how they proudly serve gluten free options right on the bottom. He then said, "yeah, I'm pretty sure it is." He genuinely did not seem concerned. She ended up ordering it but felt uncomfortable about whether or not it was really safe for her. Another girl at the end of the table asked him to please double check, as it was really a serious allergy. He said, "Yeah I am going to ask the chef. I wasn't going to just ignore it and make all you girls mad." He had the snarkiest tone when he said it, and it was incredibly, incredibly rude. That right there gave us a bad taste in our mouths. He came back out and said he checked with the chef, and it was indeed gluten free. Food came out and all tasted good. But when a restaurant prides itself on gluten free options, and then makes it so hard to order, it's not a good look. We wouldn't be back.

Great staff Levi is the manager had a DJ for splash house weekend and ducky Saturday. $6 mimosas…read moredrink specials for splash house weekend

Was visiting town from Los Angeles for a long weekend and of course had to stop in at Wilma's for…read morebreakfast one of those mornings. I grew up with a second house in Palm Desert so we would frequent the other location often and it's always been a hit with me and my family. They are known for their very unique breakfast options as well as lunch. Service is always very friendly and fast and this location has a giant free parking lot attached and back. The restaurant itself is on the second floor. It has a full bar on one side and many different boost and tables on the other so I can host many different sized groups. For this visit, I started off with a Triple Berry Tart and really enjoyed it. Imagine a pop tart that's not quite as sweet but a little more cakey and that is it. It was a real nice treat for the meal. I followed up with Sky's the Limit, which is basically one of their larger breakfasts and a mix of everything. I would highly recommend. The eggs were cooked perfectly and everything about it just really hit the spot. I would highly recommend this place to anyone searching for a great brunch option.

Eight4Nine was the perfect spot for an anniversary brunch with my wife! The place is absolutely…read morebeautiful--white, minimalist, and filled with a cool pop-art vibe. I loved that there are different dining rooms, each with its own art and design. Every space feels unique, and walking through the restaurant is an experience on its own. For brunch, I ordered the chilaquiles, and the Negra Modelo ranchera salsa was delicious and very unique. The flavors really stood out, and I loved the addition of the Spanish chorizo Bilbao. My wife ordered the poblano chile relleno, and everything on the plate was delicious. The refried pinto beans were especially good, and the corn pudding was amazing--like a little piece of corn tamal! Then came the carrot cake sandwich... and honestly, it looked like they saved the best for last. This might be the best carrot cake we have ever tried! The layers of cream cheese semifreddo, carrot ribbon cream, candied pecans, orange crisps, and salted caramel were absolutely incredible. I would honestly come back to Eight4Nine just for the carrot cake. Everything we had was delicious, but the dessert stole the show without a doubt. A big thank you to Sandy, our waitress, for the great recommendations and wonderful service. We loved celebrating our anniversary here and definitely want to come back!

The food quality is very consistent and delicious. Definitely order the "cracked potatoes."…read more One of my favorite places to go to catch up with friends. Easy to make reservations. The one star removed because it can be loud in the evening with the music being a bit too loud.

My first visit to 1501 was pretty good. The staff greeted me with smiles at the door and the…read moreservice from Melisa was great. My only criticisms are that they need more waitresses/waiters to accommodate clientele, especially as happy hour comes to a close. I was charged regular price for the Sour Cherry Balsamic Braised Pork Shoulder and Local Date & Arugula Salad. Had the waitress had more availability, I would've received happy hour prices instead. Obviously, this is a management issue. I got the Bay Scallop Ceviche, which was good, but not sure I'd re-order. The Braised Pork Shoulder was definitely worth it and such a fun excursion. The pork was reminiscent of Carnitas, loved the red potatoes, spinach was awesome, and what genius threw cherries in this dish?! I'll definitely return because the hostesses were cool and the floor staff checked in several times.

How has it been a year ago since I've last dined here. That time it was for dinner which normally…read moreI've only been for brunch. No exceptions, we were back for brunch once again. We arrived just after 1pm which it was pretty quiet. It's a big space so if there's not a good amount of people, it does look sparse. But about 20 minutes or so after we arrived, people did start to arrive and it did get pretty lively. Checked in with the hostess which we were given option on where we wanted to be seated. Hi top, low top, booth or the bar. Option is alway a good thing. We went with the booth seating as it was quite roomy and had a nice back cushion. Of course our waiter David was the sweetest. He remembered us from way back but something else was there that I couldn't put my finger on. Asked him if he worked somewhere else which he did and the funny thing was, he took care of us there about a month and half ago. Guess the desert restaurant experience, you'll run into the same people. Very sweet there and the exact same here. Made the dining situation great. Brunch menu does offer a good amount of items. A mixture of breakfast items, egg dishes, sandwiches and salads as well as miscellaneous items. Plus they have the mimosas deal. You can either go straight with champagne with 2 refills for 12.00 or mimosas with 2 refill for 14.00. Not bad and alway a must for brunch. Food wise, I'm not a burger person but something about the "Gregor" looked interesting. 1/2 pound of fresh ground angus beef, Kobe short rib, beer cheese sauce, romaine lettuce, tomato onion jam, dill pickles in a brioche bun. Also had it with an over easy egg. It's massive and a little messy picking everything up. Not a burger lover but this item was quite tasty. The meats were juicy and there was enough of it. It was worth having a burger. That was served with fries which was more like shaved potatoes. Also the Rolys Cubano sandwich. Pressed under iron skillet roasted pork, Virginia ham, Gruyère cheese, dill pickles and sour cherry Dijon. It wasn't the same as I've had at Cubans restaurants in Miami and others but it was tasty. A little different from what I'm used to but it was good. Also comes with a side which we went with onion rings for an additional fee. They were quite tasty and big. Cooked well and nice and crunchy. Refills of mimosas were always on time whenever the glass was empty. Service was excellent. Everyone working was major dolls. David was excellent and made sure that we were taken cared of with anything we needed. Water was always refilled when it was emptied. The place did picked up during our meal and after we left. They do have patio seating but no one wants to be out when it's triple digit. We enjoyed and had a great time for brunch. Until next time.