I'm so sorry I didn't take a single picture. The food was so good that I completely forgot about taking a picture and was consumed by the great experience. This was my birthday dinner. I ordered the set menu, at $40. I picked the crab stuffed snapper. (I think it was snapped, either way, omg delish!!!) it included a small wedge salad that was exceptional and dessert! The blue cheese was ample and the dressing not overpowering, as many places tend to cover the lettuce up with dressing. I wanted to try the escargot, not part of the set menu.. Escargot is one of my finicky treats. I have not had a good escargot in decades, seriously decades. The typical butter and garlic, steel snail plate, and shells were not here! YEA!!!! The escargot was served under a light pastry shell that soaked up the sauce and added to a tasty treat. I wish it had been served in a small ramekin, without the individual pockets. They serve it the way it should be offered. The pastry shell is exactly what I had hoped it would be. The serving dish aside, the dish was outstanding and EXCELLENT; I definitely recommend! This used to be a Mexican restaurant, which was a long time ago. Yet, they have created a vibe that doesn't feel like reimagining a Mexican restaurant space. Nope, it has a wonderfully calm vibe, simple and elegant water feature, dark vibe without feeling like a dark restaurant. An inviting space with booths and tables far enough apart that talking at our table didn't disturb other tables, and we didn't hear others either. I'm super sorry, but I can't recall out server's name. I want to say Alicia, but that's not it. No worry, we had three different people stop by our table and each of them was a treasure. The table was always clean and they were always nice. I tend to say hello to servers, or say "thank you" if they pour water or take a dirty plate. It was very nice that they smiled and engaged for a moment. The friendly service, not invasive or fake, makes them a team that's hard to beat. Parking is ample, both off or on street parking. Lastly, remember I said it was for my birthday? Well, after dinner they brought out a small candle lite dessert that was awesome. And, they began quietly singing a happy birthday tune. But, this restaurant instills a wonderful and open vibe, a comfortable space. They began singing a quiet happy birthday, but the entire restaurant began singing it too! Omgoodness!!! That unprompted joy can only happen in good places. Six stars please. read more

Came here for restaurant week. All employees were friendly and attentive. Ahi wontons - excellent! Generous portions, fresh, and flavorful. It was a little more on the acidic side than most places but it was tasty. House salad - fresh but nothing special. Mushroom soup - excellently earthy and tasty. Steak and fries - it was fine. Nothing to write home about. I could tell my husband was a little disappointed. Snapper and crab - I've never had snapper but it was tasty, cooked well, and seasoned well. The rice, spinach, and sauce were also tasty. Ice cream with berries - ice cream is never a dessert i would choose but that's what came with the restaurant week menu. It was fine. I appreciate the berries and the chocolate and berry drizzles. Also, always love a place that still does bread! Overall, it was good but nothing outstanding. I wouldn't make it a point to go back but I wouldn't mind if someone wanted to go there and invited me along. read more

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Definitely enjoyed everything about this hidden gem in Palm Springs. From the moment we walked in to moment we left, the staff was very welcoming , friendly and attentive. The ambiance is nice and inviting perfect for a date night or for a group of friends gathering for dinner. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. Honestly the outdoor area has a warm relaxing atmosphere especially as the sun goes down and their string of lights are on. They also have a full bar with some beautiful crafted drinks that didn't disappoint. The food.... Not only do they do a beautiful food presentation, the food was delicious. The menu offers a great variety of options as well as specials which included dessert, I couldn't pass up. We enjoyed the crab cakes as our appetizer, they were so flavorful and just melted in our mouth. My friends and I all ordered something different and none of us had anything to complain about. The food was flavorful and well seasoned. Portions were generous enough to fill us up and still have plenty to share. I will definitely be back and I highly recommend to give this place a try especially for a date night!! read more

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My girl friends and I had the best time here. Service was great, everyone was attentive and came around to make sure we had enough water. Everything on their menu sounds amazing so I don't think you can make the wrong choice. Cocktails were potent but balanced. Ambience was intimate and polished. I absolutely loved the food. It was well seasoned, delicious and they even have a prefixed menu that you can choose from at a great value that includes dessert. The portion sizes for the food was perfect as I was able to eat everything and didn't feel sluggish. I do suggest calling ahead to make a reservation as this location quickly filled up on a Friday around 4pm. I will definitely be back! read more

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We found this place on Yelp and made a reservation that day of. Very cute little place dodger American/french/Italian and some Asian fusion style food. We got steaks for dinner and came with either salad or soup. We ordered both and love them both. Steaks were also cooked perfectly per my preference. Service was also good and attentive. They all have a good menu of dessert. Parking is free as well. And close to downtown if you stay in downtown; it's an easy 10-15 mins walk. read more

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Came here for our first night in Palm Springs and had a great experience. I really liked the ambience of the restaurant. We were seated by the fountain which made it feel peaceful and relaxing. Our server was friendly and attentive. I ordered the filet mignon and it was really good. Super flavorful and tender, pretty much melted in your mouth with the butter and seasoning. I'd definitely come back for the steak and try some of the other options next time. read more

Desert Moon - Filet Mignon - Salad Near Me - Palm Springs, California

This is a lovely restaurant with great food and beverage options. We kicked off our Palm Springs holiday weekend at Desert Moon. I ordered the weekly special which was a shrimp poblano with mashed potatoes and vegetables. My husband got the filet. Both came with a salad and we shared a tiramisu dessert. The team works incredibly hard here to accommodate all requests and it seems they have a good flow. Yummy bread was served upon arrival and the drinks were pretty strong (good) too! Each table has a touchlamp to build more ambiance. The place was busy on a Friday night and we were glad we made a reservation. read more

What a great place! The atmosphere is fantastic. The service was great and the food was exceptional. We will go back regularly. Our server Andrea was friendly, so polite and helpful. read more

My first time at Desert Moon and was I ever pleasantly surprised. The staff and ambiance upon entering were very warm and inviting. Kudos to the bartender for making a perfectly blush pink Cosmo! In addition to the regular menu, they were also offering their price fixe menu from Restaurant Week. Dinner started with a luscious mushroom soup followed by crab-stuffed red snapper served on a bed of rice. The portion size was perfect. Dinner ended with a silky chocolate mousse. Service was perfect! My friend and I never felt rushed and we even lingered in our conversation once our dinner was finished. The restaurant will be closing for July but I will definitely be back once they reopen. What a wonderful new find! Kudos to Desert Moon! read more

A nicer dining venue in Palm Springs. It's cute for an intimate setting but also seems to accommodate groups pretty well. It has some historical connection to Sinatra and other stars, like a lot of restaurants here do. For your meal, the Chilean sea bass is a no brainer. Cooked to perfection and seasoned well. It's worth it come to this restaurant for this dish alone. My friend also got the crab cakes and said they were good. The parking was a little tricky. The lot is pretty small and has a few other restaurants there so if they're all busy I can't imagine where everyone would park. read more

Really cool restaurant. Got there earlier and enjoyed a margarita in the bar and also had the ahi won tons. Excellent. Super fresh and tasty. We all ordered the seafood linguine. First came an excellent salad. Good vinaigrette and love when they mix in citrus like mandarin oranges. The linguine was loaded. 3 big shrimp, 3 scallops and a half of a lobster tail. So why 4 stars? The cream sauce was a little lacking for all of our tastes. A little thin. Had to add salt. I asked for Cajun to give it a kick and it was still pretty bland. Very small thing though. Hospitality. service, decor and menu were all great. read more

Desert Moon - Seafood linguine - Salad Near Me - Palm Springs, California

This is a not-so-hidden gem. We have been many times, and always enjoy the meal. We went in recently for the "restaurant week" before a show at the Plaza Theater (a short walk away) - Dinner was delicious. Ans it is clear they are working so hard to be the best they can be, everytime we go in there are noticeable upgrades to the space, to the vibe of the entire restaurant. We have notice the pricing trickling up as well, but that is happening everywhere. We always enjoy dining here, flavorful, well prepared dishes, excellent service. You can feel confident this is a great choice! read more

Place was great. Sat on the patio, not noisy at all. Food was great and well priced. Service food and price were spot on.

4 of us arrived for our reservations around 6pm. There were still a few available tables, but they quickly filled up within the hour. SERVICE: We were seated right away and Adrian took excellent care of us throughout our dinner. FOOD: The short ribs were excellent. Quality meat, cooked so the meat just fell apart. They substituted the regular side salad for a beet salad with no issues and all the ingredients were quality and tasty. They split the dish for us for $7. The sides were very good. ATMOSPHERE: The decor is warm and inviting, the seats were comfy. The volume of all the patrons was often overwhelming and at times was difficult to carry on a conversation. Part of that was due to the table next to us, with 12-14 patrons celebrating a birthday. Parking was tricky, the lot nearby was full, but on our second round of looking for a spot, one opened up right in front of the restaurant on the street. I'd add in some extra time for parking if you go on the weekend. read more

We've been vacationing in Palm Springs 2-3 times a year for the past 25 years. During our many, many stays, we tried and sampled countless restaurants from fancy and pricy, to mom-and-pop shops, and to everything in between. Some are still thriving. Others have left quietly. The rest are hanging on. Recently, we discovered Desert Moon on a recommendation. It's a fairly new restaurant that serves a fresh take on Latin Asian fusion with some French and Italian influences. I have been to many similar style restaurants around the country and a few in Coachella Valley, but none could match Desert Moon's combination of quality, flavor, taste, hospitality and price. Let's begin with quality, flavor and taste. We started our meal with Ahi Tuna Wontons and Crab Cakes. I wasn't sure what to expect when I saw Ahi Tuna Wontons on the menu. This dish tasted so fresh, sweet, crisp and slightly acidic, leaving us wanting lots and lots more! And the crab cakes were top notch as well. Next on the table were the Lobster Bisque and California Beet Salad. Both were excellent and on par with Gordon Ramsey's Hell's Kitchen in Las Vegas, which we recently patronized. On to the mains. We ordered Shrimp Risotto and Pork Shank Ossobuco. My husband said the shrimp was cooked so perfectly that it's probably the best he's ever had. The risotto was creamy and had a real depth of flavor. My ossobuco was excellent. Super tender with just the right amount of trimmings. Although I would've liked more vegetables and potatoes, the girth of my belly communicated otherwise. Finally, a great dining experience isn't complete without exceptional service and top-notch hospitality. From the moment we walked in, to the last steps we walked out of Desert Moon, we were greeted, treated, and served like VIP. I can see and hear the crowded dining room full of laughter and energy often lacking in a more upscale establishment, where the ambiance and formality just suck the life out of a special meal. Customers were able to be jovial, be romantic and be themselves and still be respectful without restraint. The staff, especially Serge, was extra attentive. Serge went out of his way to make sure our dining experience was the most excellent and special one. Serge had a non-pretentious and genuine demeanor coupled with a smile that melts ice instantly. When at Desert Moon, ask for Serge! Last but not least, Desert Moon is one of the few finer dining experiences that won't break the bank thanks partly to their budget friendly three-course menu. We've been to hundreds of restaurants with a similar menu that cost, in my guestimation (yes, this is a word), minimally 20-33% more. Our total (I won't repeat everything we ordered) including a dessert, a cocktail and taxes came out to a mere $115 + change! That's a very reasonable barrier for entry. read more

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Amazing food and service. I highly recommend this restaurant. Rafael is an amazing server. Ask for him!

Great little find in the desert! The service was attentive; people the are super sweet, it's got a swanky retro vibe with black walls & table lamps and the food is delicious. On this occasion I had escargot & the three course special a tasty green salad; Asian inspired duck leg & chocolate mousse cake... everything was delicious, prices are a steal & portions quite generous. read more

Attentive service, great cocktails, my filet mignon was delicious, my partner's steak was good but a little tough

**5-Star Review:** Desert Moon delivered a truly great experience in Palm Springs! The food was absolutely sensational--bold, fresh flavors and perfectly executed dishes that left us raving. Service was super: warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. The atmosphere and ambience are fantastic--cozy, intimate, with that classic Palm Springs charm that makes every moment feel special. Highly recommend-- we'll definitely be back! read more

STAFF IS SO GOOD. 10/10!!! But the food is definitely not worth how highly rated it is... Cowboy steak advertised as prime...definitely choice at best. cook was okay, but flavor was lacking, same with quality of steak. braised short rib was HARD AF i ate a BRICK. even the carrots.. how do you mess up vegetables.... bread & drinks were the best thing they have to offer. try at your own risk!! idk if people got paid for these high ratings but.... imma stick to my 2/5 best. SERVICE IS SOOOOO GOOD THO!!!!!!!!! SERVERS 10/10 read more

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Outstanding. They check all the boxes for a perfect Palm Springs restaurant: great food; great service and great atmosphere. Don't miss this one! Good parking too. read more

Excellent food and excellent service. We also had Calamari and Ahi appetizers that were amazing. The prices are fair and all the food include soup or salad. Andrea our server was awesome and very attentive. read more

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The food presentation and flavor were very stylish and delicious. We tried Seafoof limguini, crusted chicken and salmon. The vibe is very relaxing and we sat outdoors enjoying the night breeze. Service was excellent. read more

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The service, meals, ambiance, and the casual atmosphere are superb and perfect for a quiet dinner, catching up with friends, and even celebrating an intimate birthday with a few friends. Andrea served us with a beautiful, pleasant smile and very cheerful. Rafael and Alex (chief hosts) made sure we were enjoying our special evening. I ordered the fresh salmon with perfect sides of well-prepared arroz and veggies. The chef sent our table a fresh tuna tartar -like appetizer on crispy triangular chips that we thoroughly enjoyed. The appetizer was tastefully seasoned. Try Desert Moon on Indian Cyn. Drive. We enjoyed our fun and special evening. The service is attentive, warm, and spectacular. Thanks to the staff at Desert Moon. read more

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In the area and decided to give this spot a try. I'm so glad I did. What a wonderful solo dinner I had. From the moment I walked in the staff was attentive and kind. Sat me at the cutest table and had the best service. Then the food. I swear this was the best filet I've ever had. The sauce the cranberry butter it was just perfect. Not overly salty or oily just right. It was a huge portion that came with a salad and everything. The price and the food was fabulous. And the environment was fantastic. Love it here and will be back. If you're looking for a dinner spot and on the fence, try it! Loved it all!!! read more

I just gave this restaurant 4 stars but I'm going to rant - in hopes that the management sees this. This rant is actually not just for this restaurant but for several others who have the same issue. The steak was very tasty and perfectly cooked medium as I asked and the sides were balanced (though nothing special). We really enjoyed the warm bread. The server was friendly and competent and the wait time reasonable. Now on to the rant.... I literally have had it with restaurants and their dismissal of the beer drinker. I get that beer is CHEAPER but you should still include it on the menu. Wine is a second choice (I had a very modest glass of Cabernet) and I don't want a specialty cocktail most of the time. I also want an IPA. According to most sources at least 25-30% of beer drinkers prefer IPAs and nearly half of beer drinkers drink IPAs. Why are they not regularly carried by distributors? Why are we given 3 nearly identical lagers as a choice (Stella, Modelo and something else)? I appreciate that they offered an NA option (Heineken 0,0) and a premium Delerium Tremens but the latter is truly a specialty beer that few drink. The ABV is nearly twice that of the lagers. Please consider adding an IPA to the menu. Go boring / mainstream if you need to but add one. Truly - it's needed. read more

The staff were so friendly and helpful, seating was so comfortable, and the food was delicious! We sat outside in the patio and they kindly turned on the heaters for us. We got there around 5:30pm and basically had the entire place to ourselves until the end of our dinner when the place filled up! The four of us ordered beef braised short ribs, ossobuco, sea bass, and a pasta. Each entree included soup (French onion that day) or salad of the day. Portions were generous, it was all so good and we were stuffed by the end and even took leftovers that heated up beautifully the next day! Would definitely come back next time I'm in town, and would recommend this place to family and friends! read more

Started with the Happy Hour, $12 Martini's and some great pours. Lovely dining room that was pretty full by the time we were finished with our meal. Server was awesome and attentive. Tried my partner's Braised Short Rib and it was very flavorful. I had the Seafood Pasta dish and it was OK, but some of the seafood was a little overdone, but still pretty tasty overall. read more

Excellent service and split the special. Margys went down smoothly and well tested. We'll be back

Delicious! Had the salmon entree, cauliflower soup, and potato croquettes. All were unique, beautiful flavor, and outstanding. I would have this same meal again but look forward to trying more on their menu. Sergio and the team were all kind and attentive. Cozy elevated casual atmosphere. This is moving to be one of my favorite restaurants in Palm Springs. read more

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Love this new restaurant, we've had dinner there twice now. You want be disappointed. read more

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Wow, the tomato-basil soup and the skirt steak were delicious! Very kind and attentive servers. Everyone greeted us when we came in. Backbeats was performing tonight. What terrific entertainment! Gregg Glaviano's lead vocals and Rich Meyers' clever arrangements, keyboard skills, and background vocals were fresh and had a perfect vibe for the evening. These two serve up friendly, relevant banter that enhances their camaraderie and sense of community with the Desert Moon patrons. We can't wait to come back. read more

2.5 rounding up to 3. Appetizers: 1) Ahi Wontons - served at room temp, not much tuna, no real taste. 2) Chicken potstickers were good, nice flavor. 3) bread basket - dry as the desert. Mushroom soup was fantastic 5/5. Mains: 1) Filet - chewy with no taste. The cranberry butter tasted like flavorless air. The mashed potatoes tasted box made. Spinach was fine. 2) Wedges salad was good. Chicken ordered with salad was flavorful. Cocktails average at best. Service well intended. Slow at times. Atmosphere: Not nice. Sat on patio with view of Grocery Outlet sign. Uncomfortable/cheap wicker chairs. So many cute patio dinning options in Palm Springs, made this restaurant's patio seem like an even bigger fail. read more

Amazing food and great service. Was here last night and really enjoyed all the food. The Chicken Piccata was excellent as was the risotto. Best salad was great and perfectly dressed. Dinner also included a dessert which was excellent read more

I don't give 5 stars easily but this time it's easy. We came to Desert Moon for a Happy Hour Drink and an appetizer. We received warm and welcoming service from beginning to end by Ihzeel. The house Cabernet was very good, and the Gin Martini was generous to the rim. The tequila lime shrimp came with an amazing sauce. The ambiance in the bar is elevated with tablecloths on the tables and a basket of bread even though we were not there for dinner. The prices are reasonable; there are no hidden charges. They hit the Moon scoring on all points of food, drinks, service, value and experience. read more

Excellent food and service. Rey nicely presented, innovative combination of flavors Highly recommended.

We were super excited to be there, very disappointed with the service. Not busy and still took over half hour to bring main course, we left without having full food, Hope they improve their service read more

Enjoyable warm patio for a nice evening meal. Inviting atmosphere and relaxing. We got the potstickers, calamari, baked ziti with shrimp and french onion soup. The portions were a good size and the both of us were stuffed with leftovers to have for breakfast tomorrow. The Shirley temple was refreshing. Bread basket was refilled without question. The staff was excellent. Highly recommend this little gem. The food was a tasty fusion. We would come back again. read more

This place just keeps getting better every time I come. Tonight we had a wonderful scampi linguini in a delicious and light wine sauce. But the pièce de résistance was the most amazing fresh mango sorbet and chocolate brûlée I have ever had. Kudos to Desert Moon for continuing to raise the bar on both their food and service. ‍ read more

Very good food, reasonable prize, attentive servers, beautiful ambiance, superb experience on our wedding anniversary date! We recommend it. We will definitely come back. Keep it up guys! Everyone and everything is excellent. read more

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