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    Lookout Lounge

    4.2 (37 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    LOOKOUT LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    a view of the city lights from the top of a mountain
    Sarahbeth M.

    The Aerial Tram ride is great. A 2.5 something miles up the mountain. You can hike starting at the bottom or the top. Depending on the time of year you'll see and will be able to play in snow. There is so much parking available at the bottom, but be sure you pay for your parking ahead of time. The Lookout Lounge is a bar at the top along with a restaurant and another two smaller places for food. The restaurant is only open for lunch so we got stuck with the smaller food place and it wasn't that good at all. The bartender was nice and the drinks were good though, but left there starving.

    Travis T.

    Great spot to enjoy spectacular views while having a drink. Lookout Lounge is located inside the mountain station of Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. As soon as you depart the tram, Lookout Lounge is right around the corner on the same level as the restaurants. They have a nice selection of cocktails, beer, wine, and appetizers. If you are not able to get a seat at the bar, there are nearby tables you can sit at with your drink. Hours are 11:00 am - 8:30 pm daily. It was nice to stop here for a beverage after doing a hike in nearby San Jacinto State Park.

    Matthew K.

    Located on the second floor once you enter at the top of the mountain, the lounge offers a variety of spirits, as well as beers both on the tap and in the fridge. The prices are LA prices, averaging $10 a drink. Inside there's plenty of seating with nice views.

    Alex K.

    Second time here, this time brought some family from the UK. Nice ride on the gondola up as it wasn't to bumpy. First thing first, stop off at the bar for a cold pint of beer. This time, service was way better than the first. The bartender was actually there, 2 of them. Last time, we had to flag someone down just to get something to drink. We ordered 2 pint of beer and took it out to the lookout point. The view was amazing, weather was great. Just sitting there and enjoying the view of the desert was spectacular. It's amazing what you can see from a top. There's also a restaurant inside that has Ana amazing view itself. That's more of an intimate sit down place. As also, a cafeteria style restaurant that you order and take your food to any seating that's available inside or outside. Haven't had any of the food so no comment on that. As for the overall rating of the place. Highly recommend venturing up the gondola to the top for an amazing day of scenery, hiking, lounging or whatever floats your boat. There's hiking available year round. Put on some comfy shoes and enjoy the day.

    Jhunelyn T.

    At the Lookout Lounge, you will definitely get a breathtaking view of the mountains. You are literally above the clouds! There is really no service off the bar seats. We were sitting in our seats for over 15 minutes without any service. We ended up just walking up to the bar order. The bartender, I think Vanessa was her name or the blonde bartender, was not very nice. When my boyfriend was trying to order, she didn't even give him attention. He literally had to keep talking out loud just to put in an order. When we ordered a hot chocolate, she said we could order that else where, but she did have some. We ended up ordering the alcoholic hot chocolate because she wouldn't give it otherwise. We also ordered the bread pudding which was actually good. The alcoholic hot chocolate was gross, because it was watery and not really hot. I ended up not finishing it.

    Eva J.

    Leigh Anna was our bartender and she was so wonderful. We ordered a Babes Blackfin Lager ($9.75) and a Mango Rita($15.00). Both were fantastic. The Mango Rita reminded me of my favorite chili mango candies. If you head up on the tram definitely stop and get a drink and enjoy the view for a few before heading back down.

    Frank and Vanessa!
    Jim C.

    My wife and I are season pass holders for the tram, and as much as we love hiking (really -- we got snow shoes last year so we could come up here in the winter), this place is always the highlight of our excursion. While there is nothing quite like unwinding with a gin & tonic after a 4-mile stroll through the woods, the head guy here, Frank, makes the experience even better. We came up here for the Christmas tree lighting a couple of days ago, and the moment they flipped the switch on the tree, we ran inside to the Lookout Lounge to make sure we secured our spots at the bar. Frank made the wife a special Irish Coffee (which she loved), while I got my standby gin/tonic. We also shared an avocado/bacon burger, which was delicious, and came with a new style of fries they have come up with, which can best be described as "curly wedges." We were both glad they didn't put more of those potatoes on the plate, because we would have devoured them if they had. In a place that is filled with tourists, it is really, really nice to have the barkeep recognize you, and remember your beverage of choice. I am made to feel like a VIP here.

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    MARGIE I.

    This is a lounge bar area up the stairs. They have your average drinks. Lots of wood all around. The weather is a bit cooler up here which was nice.

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    Didn't order any food but the drinks were nice and strong. The view was good but not very many eats offer the view.

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    Love the vibe here! Chill staff, spectacular scenery- playing Gin Rummy waiting for our tramcar.

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    3.4
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    2.2 mi
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    I visited the Peaks Restaurant during Restaurant Week. I've never been on the tram or to the…read morerestaurant so this was a wonderful experience. For dinner, I ordered the Charred Shrimp, Filet Mignon for the main, and the Tiramisu for dessert. The Charred Shrimp was good and I enjoyed the bed of shredded cabbage. The "pineapple chili glaze" reminded me of any bottled sweet chili sauce. Very sweet and nothing special. I would recommend a brown butter sauce or creamy lemon sauce instead. The Filet Mignon was perfectly cooked (medium rare), juicy and delicious. However, this was the first steak I ever had to put salt on as there seemed to be no seasoning on it. I didn't like the Demi Glaze so a seasoning was necessary for me. The potato puree was delicious. A few more carrots and having them cooked a bit more tender would have been lovely. The Tiramisu was excellent and everything was beautifully plated. The atmosphere was beautiful, calm, and we had a great view. Nathan provided excellent service and made sure we had what we needed during our visit. I would definitely come back for the overall experience and to try the Peaks restaurant again.

    Reservations is recommended. We booked their first appt and people were already lining up before…read morethey even opened. Luckily they seated everyone with reservations first before the walk-ins. The restaurant is smaller than I thought but with the majority of the seating situated for optimal viewing of three beautiful scenery outside. Food was good but not great. It was hit or miss on certain items. The steak sandwich was ordered Medium rare and was a little more well done than we wanted. Steak was a bit tough too. We did like the fries, clam chowder, and classic cheddar burger. The service was a bit slow and they forgot a couple of our sides. We also asked for extra steak knives and extra sauce and had to ask multiple times.

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    Very clean interesting bathroom stall thank you Palm Springs Tramway, and perks restaurant for making an amazing afternoon
    Very clean interesting bathroom stall thank you Palm Springs Tramway, and perks restaurant for making an amazing afternoon
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    4.0 mi
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    SHORT ANSWER: Yes in many ways…read more LOCATION: on the corner next to FARM, so a fall back if you do not have FARM reservations and hate disappointment of being turned away. FACILITY: Small, limited seating indoors with very nice, fun, outdoor seating areas. Love this place. MENU: Simple, easy to understand, great photos online if you have any questions. FOOD PREP: Very well done, like professional in just how it looks. FOOD QUALITY: Professional in how it also tastes... Watermelon Gazpacho was perfect with drinks prior to main. LIBATIONS: drinks and bartender were excellent, fun, and the photo print was very cool. WAITSTAFF: just so nice, and fun making the experience all that much better. We have been enjoying The Plaza Theater so spending a little more time in Palm Springs and this will be one of our favorites places to relax prior to an event. OVERALL VALUE: Good, but it is Palm Springs, outdoors, great locations, classy.. no, not inexpensive but well worth it. TIP: I'd say be nice, be patient, and you will get a table. Don't be an angry rude touron, we don't need that vibe and we see some of that in PS.. You can try for reservations, not sure if they take off season.

    This place is very cute! They have a cold kitchen only, but the charcuterie board was *chef's…read morekiss.* Good wine selection too, although our red was refrigerated which was a bit odd. Overall I'd be back to try sandwiches and salads!

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    Indoor sitting area.
    Indoor sitting area.
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    4.2
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    4.8 mi
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    This establishment has immense it was one of my favorite places for hamburgers and tiki cocktails…read more but unfortunately, my experience this evening was marred by poor service.While both the food and drinks were exceptional, the customer service was disappointing. The bartender on duty tonight (Tuesday, June 9th) appeared disinterested in attending to guests who were not personal acquaintances. Although the restaurant was not busy, he was primarily focused on socializing with off-duty coworkers seated at the bar.Throughout my meal, several basic service standards were missed:Empty dishes remained in front of me for over 10 minutes after I finished eating.We were never offered water or refills for my friend's soda.Despite my intention to order more rounds, the bartender remained preoccupied with his colleagues.When I requested the check, I specifically asked for the dirty dishes to be removed. My request was ignored, eventually forcing me to move the plates to the side myself to create space.I had planned to celebrate a casino win with a generous tip and have previously recommended this venue to others. However, after tonight, I will no longer be doing so. I hope management provides the necessary training to ensure the service staff is as professional and attentive as the culinary team. I do not plan on returning. I hope this review does help with customer service the place is AMAZING. I never see this bartender before AMAZING DRINKS poor customer service.

    If you're looking for tiki bar vibes, look no further than The Reef, the on-site bar at Caliente…read moreTropics Resort. Dimly lit tiki bar with a mostly friendly bartender. He was much improved from the Grumpy Gus that he was last year when we visited. The menu features colorful tiki drinks such as Mai Tai, Pina Colada, Blue Hawaiian. etc. A few beers on tap. No hard seltzers. The food menu features a lot of Hawaiian and Polynesian-style plates. Pupu Platter, Loco Moco, Kalua Pulled Pork and the like. Also, burgers, sandwiches, salads and more traditional bar fare. Plenty of indoor seating at the bar and adjacent tables. A covered patio out back. Just out the rear entrance is the Caliente Tropics pool area.

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    Seating area for dining, drinks, and live music.
    Seating area for dining, drinks, and live music.
    Onion rings and a Zombie drink.
    Onion rings and a Zombie drink.
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    Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar

    Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar

    4.2
    (946 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    Stopped by during happy hour for a quick bite while I was in town for the night. Excellent mai tai…read moreand tasty poke tacos. Great view from the patio. It was warm but bearable. I'll definitely be back.

    Regardless whenever you come here the place is alway busy. I've been to the other location on El…read morePaseo but can say I prefer this one better. I've been in once before a while back for a drink which was just whatever then. But everytime I would walk by, it was alway lively. Today, after a stroll along the boulevard, we popped in for a drink. Of course they were pretty busy to start with. Checked in with the hostess which we mentioned that we just wanted a drink and if we could sit along the hi top counter along the front. Her reaction was quite cute and sweet and seated us there. I believe our waitress Brenda or Brandee (I could be wrong). The sweetest and friendliest. We happened to make it right before happy hour was over from 3-5. The menu was quite small both for the main and happy hour. Main consist of some starters, a handful of entrees and some desserts. HH had some drinks special, a couple dollars off drinks and some dollars off shareable plates. We just had one of the beer on tap which was on happy hour for 6.00. Also one of the flatbread pizza which came up to 12.00 on happy hour. A recommendation from the waitress which was great. It didn't take long for drinks to arrive and then the food right after. Flatbread was quite nice and cheesy. A good combination for a meal. We were having dinner later so something lite to share was great. During the time we were there, the live entertainment was setting up with live music. A nice treat to have while dining. The location is excellent. Right in the heart of town and on the main strip where people watching is amazing. There's a full bar right in the middle so that was nice. The hi top seating along the front is perfect for people watching. The whole patio seating is great for people watching. Overall, we enjoyed our quick little bite with a cold beer and flatbread. Service was great as everyone was very sweet and friendly. Love the live music added to the dining experience. Our waitress was amazing and the sweetest.

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    Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar
    Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar
    Portrait of a Mai Tai.

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    Portrait of a Mai Tai.

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