We were visiting Palm Springs and looking for a good happy hour with live entertainment when we…read morefound Saffron Restaurant & Lounge. The drinks were great, especially the pomegranate margarita, and we ended up staying for dinner. It was my first time trying Persian food, and I really enjoyed it. Everything we ordered was delicious. Our favorites were the flatbread tahdig trio and the chicken kabab. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the owner, Ashley, stopped by our table and told us a little about Persian food and the different flavors and dishes.The atmosphere was relaxed and fun, and it would be a great spot for a date night or dinner with friends. We had a great time and will definitely be back!

Warm & friendly staff checked on us numerous times throughout the meal. Celebrated my birthday and…read morethey personalized the occasion with a birthday card. Such a lovely & thoughtful detail! Cocktails & food were delicious and they served a complimentary slice of pistachio cheesecake for my birthday. Wonderful dining experience!

I'm so mad.. that I didn't discover this place sooner…read more Service: the guy was really nice, patient and helped me order. Food: 10/5 get the chicken shawarma entree plate! They give a generous amount of the white garlic sauce. The portion and taste were both perfect. I might have to go back 2 days in a row. Take away: adding this to my go to spot!

We ended up visiting this place twice during our trip because the first time left everyone so…read moreimpressed with the food. The space itself is small and simple -not fancy but the staff is incredibly personable and welcoming. The food is outstanding. We especially loved the kibbeh and it was a clear crowd favorite. On our first visit, we ordered takeout and got a combo platter, which was so generous that it easily fed all six of us.On the day we were leaving, we decided to come back for lunch, and the experience was just as good. We were a bit disappointed that the kibbeh was sold out the second time, but everything else we ordered was excellent, and the portion sizes remained very generous. Pricing feels fair for both the quality and quantity of food. I would definitely recommend this spot if you're in the area.

We were craving gyro and rice and tatziki so I checked on Yelp to find the closest place to us - El…read moreBasha is what popped up. Upon entering we were immediately greeted by a nice man that I am assuming is the owner that other Yelp reviews have raved about. He helped us quickly at their food counter at the back (did I mention they are also a specialty foods market?) and we ordered two meals and an appetizer. We grabbed drinks from the cooler and sat at the table in the front. Our grape leaves came out first. Accompanied by chopped lettuce garnish and sliced tomatoes and oranges, they were tasty and delicious! Our food came out and we dug in to a gyro plate and a beef shawarma plate. Both came with a salad, pita and a choice of dip (we chose hummus). The portions were generous, the seasoning was mouth watering, and the presentation gorgeous! We could have easily also shared a plate, but we will always want more than one thing so it just means more chances to try new dishes! Their prices are very reasonable for extremely high quality fresh healthy food! We will be back for sure, and I also notice they deliver through DoorDash and Grub Hub. Thank you El Basha - we are your new biggest fans! At the end of our meal they gave us a beautiful baklava dessert!! You have to come here!

The moment we walked in the owner was FRIENDLY. We were so excited to come here and he immediately…read morewelcomed us in. This place reminded me so much of Los Altos or El Toro so I felt right at home. It's small but the vibe cozy and homey. We took our time looking through every aisle and even grabbed some snacks and a plate food before grabbing what we came in for. My mom and I got the Chicken shawarma plate and oh my god it's SO FLAVORFUL. We needed help finding the meat section, pita bread, and more hummus and dips and the owner was so sweet and helpful Even told us to come back Friday when they restock. We are definitely going to become regular customers here. Thank you so much to the owner for making our time shopping there so pleasant, we hope your business continues to prosper

YUMMMM! I didn't even know this place was there. I just needed some food after working all day…read more Super fast service! I ordered my food to go and I was sitting there for like only 10 minutes. It was a tad expensive when I was told my total but honestly when i got the food and portion for myself i understood. I got the chicken shawarma $22 & extra side of pickles veggies $10. So worth it though it was so goodddd! I actually love their cabbage salad too that came with the plate. I have enough leftovers for probably the next 2 days too.

I stopped by at Damasco Mediterranean Cuisine on my way back home from Joshua Tree National Park…read more This is the second time that I eat here and it won't be the last. I order the chicken kabob plate and this is delicious. The chicken is juicy and every side that forms part of this plate, compliments one another. You have spicy, crunchy elements that burst in your mouth. I enjoyed the fact that they provide you with a garlic paste dipping sauce that is filled with of flavor. The service is great. They check in to ask how you are doing or if you need else. That check-in makes all the difference. The serving size is on point. I eat good and I could not finish my food. That there will give you an idea of the plate size. The food here is chefs kiss.

Julian's Food is an amazing Mediterranean…read more Like most Middle Eastern cuisine places, they have a ton of naturally vegetarian and vegan friendly dishes including tabouli, grape leaves (veggie), falafel, pickled veggies, roasted veggies, hummus, baba ganoush, tahini, pita and more. Julian is an amazing chef with a great staff to help him run the show. They do private events, but there pita and butter is Villagefest every week in Downtown Palm Springs. They have a great menu and system to keep things flowing. All the food is fresh, prepared with a flawless system and care. This was my first real full meal of the day so I totally spaced on taking pics, but stay tuned for next time, hopefully in the fall as I should be back a few times before the end of the year. They have an active Facebook page where you'll see update occasionally but would probably do well on TikTok and an updated Instagram. I hope to see them continue to thrive and served up some of the best food in the low desert. Loved the vegetarian plate!

Food was very good.. great meal for the price. The chicken is delicious…read more Our server Nathan was very thoughtful and checked in on our needs often. Thank you Nathan! Very very nice. Inger and Bob

Fist time and I am in awww. Food was spectacular so delicious my new favorite food . Food was…read moreperfection. Valerie and Julian were great . Thank you will be back soon

Wow!!! I was so excited to try The Pink Cabana while visiting Palm Springs. You walk through the…read morestunning boutique hotel to get to the restaurant and right when I walked in I loved it. It is decorated in gorgeous pinks/greens/blacks. It's so beautiful that you don't know what to look at. The food and service were incredible...we ordered the steak and fries and the chicken harissa and both were delicious! Jennifer checked in on our table and went above and beyond by even letting us try their mouth watering key lime pie (I am not a key lime fan and thought it was fantastic)!! I am a travel advisor and will be highly recommending the hotel and restaurant. Thanks for making it such a great memory for me and my family!

Brunch at The Pink Cabana felt like stepping into a perfectly styled escape, everything we ordered…read morewas amazing and the whole vibe is just so fun and elevated. What really stood out though was the service. We weren't even talking to our waiter at the time and didn't realize he was within earshot, but my friend had mentioned how good the potatoes looked and that she wished she had ordered them. A few minutes later, Sal surprised us by bringing them out to the table. It was such an unexpected, thoughtful gesture that completely made the experience. Great food and a beautiful setting, but that level of attentiveness is what really sets this place apart. Sal turned a great brunch into one we'll remember.

Our neighbor loves Koutouki, having eaten here several times, so she introduced us to their lovely…read morefood last night. Two of us enjoyed the feta and spinach stuffed chicken with lemon, dill, and two of my favorite ingredients- grilled onions and zucchini. It was generous and delicious. My husband had lamb chops which were flavorful, if a tad too well done. Service is very attentive. We decided to check out the bakhlava, which turns out to be one of the nicest I have ever eaten. Each portion includes two rolls of bakhlava. It was perfect for sharing. I am still dreaming about it today and we will 100% return to try more creations. There is a sweet outdoor patio as well. Greek food is about my favorite, so Koutouki was a welcome surprise.

I'm not very familiar with Greek food. The service was good…read moreand the restaurant is cute but more like a cafe. We ordered 3 entrees to share. The portions were kinda small and I thought a bit pricey. In particular, a glass of just the house wine is $16 and not even a full glass. Nothing stood out as fantastic. It was good but maybe we ordered the wrong things. If we return we will try something different.

This is not your average hotel restaurant. While it's located upstairs of The Thompson Palm…read moreSprings, the setting is upscale and maintains a lively energy in the evenings. More importantly, the meal was fantastic. Although they do offer items a la carte, the Grand Mezze feast is the way to go here. Each one comes with your choice of greens, spread, plate and kebob and really gives you the full experience. Not only were the individual flavors of the falafel and spiced lamb kebob spot on, the quality of the accoutrements really made the meal pop. From the delightfully pickled vegetables served with the kebob, to the fluffy pita bread and crispy edges on the chelow rice, the construction of the meal was thoughtful and the execution was solid. There are many restaurants that serve comforting mediterranean food, but very few that do it in such a fun and satisfying way. This was all around a fantastic meal.

What a lovely experience! Located on the second floor of the hotel, right beside a large pool and…read moreindoor bar, this restaurant posed a welcoming and retro atmosphere! Our bartender served us right up with some mocktails (The Sans Spritz was delicious) and told us we could order at the bar as well! Given the heat (104° F), my mother and I weren't looking for something too heavy, and I'm pleased to say we came to the right place! We ordered the watermelon salad and the chicken tagine; they complimented each other soooo well. This was a meal we reminisced upon leaving, and cannot wait to return. The coolness and mint of the watermelon salad was the perfect refresh to the chicken tagine's savory brothiness. The tagine came paired with pearled couscous, a lovely textural addition to a warm and enveloping dish. I seriously cannot recommend these two enough, and they were marked safe with any dairy allergies! 9/10, can't wait to return!

It's located inside of the Mobil gas station. Inside was very nice and clean, I was greeted by…read moreGiovanna and I ordered the 6 strips with a side of potato wedges. The food was fresh and hot. Great customer service, great price as well.

Stopped by this gas station and was pleasantly surprised! The woman gave us a sample and it was so…read moregood we got the three chicken tender box with biscuit and a Diet Coke for the road. The chicken is definitley better than KFC, crispy, and warm. The bathroom is probably the cleanest in all gas stations - note that you do have to buy something to use it which is maybe the reason why it's so nice. Highly recommend!