Pretty cool place! Parked in the back parking lot. Seat your self vibe and servers come to you. Our…read morebartender suggested the "paper plane" whiskey drink and fiancé was intrigued by it, but said their whiskey sour was AMAZING. It definitely got busy as the night went on.

Stopped here for a drink before dinner. This place was highly recommended by Palm Spring locals and…read moreit did not disappoint! The bartender was so nice and made us feel welcome. My gimlet was perfect too!

I've heard a lot of things about this place but have never been. Same concept with other speakeasy…read moreas in hidden doors, special word, a knock and so on. Well this one, located in the Arena area of Palm Springs. Theres no name or signs anywhere. You just have to know where to look. Try opening doors and see which one opens. We were walking back to the car when I noticed the doors. As l had heard so much about it but didn't know where it was. Well lucky me, I opened the door with the first try. I had an idea on where it was but didn't know where. That's where the 4 stars come in. As I had the door open, I could hear from the bar area a gentleman yelling out shut the door. Ok, I get the dark hidden concept but yelling out like that, kind of rude. Do you not want people in. It was about 11pm when we walked in. You enter and it's a dark hallway straight to the bar. That'll be what you see right when you walk in. Place is covered in a dark damask wallpaper and only light are small fixtures. So dark and demure. Bar area is the main attraction with all the seating. There's a few hi tops along the wall as well as some seating in the back area. I'm not sure how big the place is as we only went straight to the bar and sat down. The menu is printed to resemble vintage newspaper. The dark mysterious room with tufted seats and dim lights is what this place is all about. But of course you can't leave out the drinks. Centered of the bar wall, there's Udo Kier watching you. Anyways, down to the drinks. Printed on the newspaper was a perfect touch. I went with the pisco sour and we had the bartender make something else with mescal. An updated smoke and mirror I believe. Drinks were excellent which we expected. The whole place is really dark and mysterious which was a nice touch. It wasn't that busy when we arrived Friday night. A couple of people in the back area which we definitely could hear...lol... There was no list to get in as we just walked in. The only downfall with the rating, the rude remark when we walked in with shutting the door all the way from the bar area. Yes we heard it from outside. There were two bartenders working , but we did chat with one of them and she was a sweetheart. Informed us that they too will be closed down for the summer holiday but will be renovating. Places out here closes at least a month for summer holidays and with the slow season due to the heat. First impression of this place, besides the rude remark was we really liked it. The drinks were great and tasty. It's not super big but more intimate. Can get a little loud as people are talking over each other. Could be the alcohol.... It's someplace I would visit again with people who I know will appreciate it.

I love this dark little getaway. The style is spot on - the dark velvet damask wall paper, the…read moreintimate table lighting, and the "newspaper" acting as the cocktail menu is speakeasy cool. The bartender was super helpful and made me a "Smoke & Mirror" (mezcal base) is hands-down the very best cocktail EVER!!!!

Our first visit to Jake's in Palm Springs was exceptional from start to finish. I accidentally…read morebooked my reservation for the wrong Friday, but the manager was incredibly accommodating, fitting us in and even seating us at a better table than I had originally reserved. That level of hospitality immediately impressed us. We started with cocktails, and there was a great selection of creative drinks to choose from. For appetizers, the Crispy Brussels Sprouts were the standout of the meal--I can't recommend them enough. We also enjoyed Jake's Deviled Eggs and the General Tso Cauliflower from the seasonal three-course menu. For our entrées, we ordered the Filet Mignon, Grilled Flank Steak, Rosemary Salmon, and the Penne Alla Checca with Blackened Garlic Chicken. Every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. We finished with the Key Lime Bar, which was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. Even though we sat on the patio in the middle of summer, it never felt hot. The misting system, plenty of shade, and beautiful greenery made it incredibly comfortable, and once the sun went down, it was absolutely delightful. The service was outstanding. Everyone was friendly and attentive, our drinks and water glasses were always full, and our plates were cleared promptly after each course. Jake's exceeded our expectations in every way. Between the exceptional food, outstanding service, and beautiful patio atmosphere, it's easy to see why it's one of Palm Springs' favorite restaurants. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it.

Dinner Time Review!…read more As we continue to venture out and try new restaurants, Jake's was our choice tonight--and it did not disappoint. The hostess was on point and seated us at a great table with a beautiful view. Our server, Chris, was exceptional. If you visit, ask for him--he'll take care of you as if you're the only table in the restaurant. The food was spot on. My husband and I shared the crab cakes, deviled eggs, and steak tartare, and everything was absolutely delicious. For our entrée, we shared the rack of lamb, which was cooked perfectly. As a chef myself, I think a nice touch from the kitchen would have been to plate the dish on two plates rather than providing an extra plate and having me do the sharing--but that's just a small observation. We also enjoyed a perfectly chilled bottle of rosé with dinner, along with a Negroni, and finished the evening with carrot cake for dessert. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Thank you for a great date night with my husband. We'll definitely be 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

Perhaps the most unique and memorable dining spot you'll ever find. You will encounter a line out…read morethe door several diners long - so just factor that into your experience and justify the wait by the amazing hospitality and service when Paul, the owner, personally greets you and your anticipation level rises. Totally worth the wait. Only open 5 nights a week, with seating for under 45 people, and frequented by locals in the know as well as savvy travelers, your dining experience begins with Paul escorting you to either your table or a seat at the bar. Strap in to enjoy great cocktails and a delicious dinner. There are, as I recall, daily specials. From its humble roots ( 30-40 years back), this strip mall location is anything but a mall resturant. The aproned and bow-tied bartenders and waitstaff are REALLY good at their assignments. The back bar is ornate and old. Set your expectations high for the quality and presentation of the food. if you're a party of two, the bar is THE best option (perhaps only) and your wait time to order will likely be shorter there. If you're eating at the bar, ask your neighbors what they recommend or what they ordered, and you won't go wrong. Paul Bar is a one-off, not to be missed dining experience in Palm Springs.

Great place to duck into on a warm day. Beautiful and relaxing decor…read more Got 2 lovely glasses of wine and some snacks. All were top notch. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

We were looking forward to trying this new spot. Had a different vibe and set up. We arrived and…read moreonly two other tables seated. However, it took nearly 10 minutes to be waited on. The menu is limited, but seemed to be unique. Our server was good, appetizer of potato cakes with crab was delicious! However the remaining dishes were ambitious and tried too hard to be elevated. The french onion grilled cheese sandwich needed much more cheese and the bread, while good, was overpowering, too much. Paired with a carrot puree vs a tomato bisque which would have improved the flavors (carrot soup was bland). The chicken paillard was like fried chicken, thick cut and nothing like a true dish expected but was ok (should have been pounded thinly). The caesar salad with chicken had kale as advertised, but so odd and chicken marinated in a less than tasteful way. Like I said seemed the chef trying to be unique but fell short, some things need not be changed. Likely won't go back, but hope the establishment does well during high season.

We absolutely loved this place! It's a cute little speakeasy in Palm Springs. The parking is valet…read morein the lot and is $15 just a heads up! You can park on the street for free though and walk over. The bar was super cute and we loved the theme! It was very small but we went around 9ish and there was only 3 other groups there, so we didn't have a problem. Our waitress was Katie, and she was great! She let us taste the wines before ordering them and we loved chatting with her. She also gave us a free Polaroid picture and it was so nice as my mom is visiting. A great keepsake! The food was so so good! We loved everything we ordered. It was all so unique and tasty. The confessional booths were also very fun to hang out in. Would definitely recommend going here!!

Such a cool place to visit. Great small bites and wine list. Love that you can get 3 ounce pours…read moreand try different things. It's very dark and moody. No reservations so get there when they open at 5.

Dark Cocktail lounge on the verge of thinking themselves a Speakeasy, but would never call…read morethemsevles that, but just classic Palm Springs lounging. If you didn't know better you'd think you were in LA in the summer, excepty for the bocce ball. They have an excellent selection of spirits, cocktails. Maybe a little varied, but decently creative. The only thing that gets me is pricing. Sure you pay for everything for decor, glassware and not just spritis, but I recall wondering how they price their drinks becuase not everything is equal or standard mark up when some things aren't house made it's easy to cost out becuase you stop paying for creativity after a certain point. It feels like they took alot of Mr. Lyons business model and use that for pricing rather than a sole entity with their own margins. The service makes up for it, the ambiance makes up for it. The crowd makes up for it. Far less wrinkled and aging snowbirds and retirees circling the drain in their waning days. People dressing up and celebrating, genuine convivialness abounds with most guests. It's not somewhere else trying bring that vibe here, it's pretty authentic. It's separate from nextdoor other than shared bathrooms, so don't be surprised when you feel like your in a different world. Most people who wander between the 2 take pause and awe for a few seconds before their mood shifts to match the room. Not a place to get sloppy and party that way unless it's a closed event. It's a great, classic PS lounge for when you have 2 groups of friends who you can entertain, the steakhouse crowd for dinner and the loungers beforehand. Sunsets on the patio under the string lights and couches is rich backyard summertime vibez.

Seymour is located inside of Lyons. It's small, intimate, and cozy. There is a small outside area…read moreas well. We got here around 9pm and it got crowded very quickly soon after. Joshua took care of our party and he made personal recommendations based on what we like. 4 out of 4 drinks were AMAZING. My group and I don't usually enjoy drinking that much but these cocktails converted us! Highly recommended.

We were celebrating our 12th wedding anniversary so wanted someplace special. We celebrated our 9th…read moreanniversary here, so we knew it would be incredible. Excellent service from Zoë who was a delight. Attentive, but not irritating. Every course was perfectly timed, which isn't easy since each diner eats at a different pace. She good suggestion on dessert, too. We got there before the dinner rush, so it was nice and quiet. We will most definitely be back!

Watermelon salad on point, fresh and sweet. The salmon sashimi was delicate yet powerful. The…read moreseaweed salad was a nice touch. Steak was cooked well, nice salty crust. The peppercorn sauce was lush and creamy. Fries were salty and tasty. Of the stroganoff, the husband said the crème fraiche gave the dish an unexpected coolness, rich w/o being heavy. The husband had to pour our wine, so there's that. Very friendly service. A little slow initially but the place looked understaffed tbh. Chocolate truffle ripe w berry tartness, but its light texture really meant something to me. Strawberry Napoleon is a perfect desert dessert.