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    Thorn Tree Grill

    4.1 (11 reviews)

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    Great made-fresh burgers. Great spot in the African section of Zoo. Chicken tenders are also quite tasty.

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    They're handling covid very well. The chicken strips are VERY generous. The hot dogs are good. The service is great.

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    7 years ago

    Try the black bean burger! Great stuff when paired with the fries which are batter coated.

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    Gastro Grind Burgers

    Gastro Grind Burgers

    4.5
    (717 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$
    Casual dining
    Happy hour specials

    Wow! After several "fancy" dinners, we were just looking for a burger spot. Found it!…read moreWe were seated immediately upon arriving and our waiter, Joshua, who was extremely attentive all night, came over to greet us and get our drink order. We started out with the Drunken Tots. Wonderful! For dinner, I ordered the Turkey burger, and my husband and grandson each ordered the Bistro Burger. The burgers were loaded with all kinds of yummy toppings and we all enjoyed each bite. Meals are served with fries and a pickle. Perfect! Although we were stuffed, we split the Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding for dessert. It was topped with a salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. So good! If you're just looking for a casual burger/sandwich spot, look no further!

    On the drive to California, I usually like to stop and try different local spots along the way…read more This time I was craving a burger and came across this place. The food was good overall and definitely satisfied the burger craving. The experience, however, was a little mixed. The service felt a bit awkward at times, and a few interactions with the staff just rubbed me the wrong way. Nothing major, just an odd vibe. The location itself could have been a little cleaner and more polished. I also noticed the Guy Fieri feature on the wall--which is cool--but at the end of the day, the food and experience still have to speak for themselves. Overall, the burger was good, but the service and atmosphere left some room for improvement.

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    Bistro w/ Sidewinder Fries. & Onion Rings
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    Porta Via

    Porta Via

    4.3
    (547 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$$

    We had a great early dinner at Porta Via and everything we ordered tasted really good. The linguini…read moreand clams were cooked perfectly with no chewy pieces at all. My youngest loved her spaghetti and meatballs and she is usually pretty picky about pasta. I had the butternut squash ravioli and they were rich, creamy, and exactly what I wanted. My wife ordered the miso glazed seabass and she loved it. I stole her bok choy and that made me very happy. The restaurant is really clean with a laid back contemporary vibe and great music. The AC at our first table was blasting cold air right on us and the staff moved us right away with no issue at all. They were also incredibly kind to my youngest whose birthday we were celebrating. They surprised her with her favorite tiramisu and a candle which completely made her night. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

    Porta Via offers a perfect setting right in the heart of El Paseo's high-end shopping district. The…read morerestaurant is beautifully designed, featuring a welcoming, open-air flow that perfectly captures the desert aesthetic. It clearly caters to a sophisticated crowd--very similar in vibe to their Calabasas location. While parking is accessible in the rear, it can get congested during peak season. The menu is extensive with plenty of excellent selections, though the pricing is definitely premium. For instance, a Cobb salad topped with fish can easily exceed $45; while the quality is high, that's a significant jump over nearby staples like Daily Grill. Service was friendly but lacked consistency; our server disappeared mid-meal without a hand-off, requiring us to flag down other staff. Overall, it's a bright, airy, and stylish spot well worth a visit, provided you're prepared for the 'luxury' price point.

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    Kitchen 86

    Kitchen 86

    4.0
    (933 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    We probably come into Kitchen 86 about 3 times per month. I enjoy their brunch items haven't had a…read morebad experience yet. We also go often during happy hour can't go wrong with their fungi pizza especially at $10 as as well as the boom boom shrimp although I believe that's a slightly smaller portion still well worthwhile. We have a couple of salads that are fantastic, and my son enjoys a few of their pasta dishes. I think the only thing that we haven't tried yet are the steaks although I did try the pork chop once it was phenomenal. Cocktails are reasonable. We've had a few that were better than others. This is one area of opportunity for consistency. Mostly though we like that we can go at any time and they always have multiple items that we enjoy whereas most of our other places we get the same thing 80% of the visit

    Made a reservation over the phone w "one of the partners" (whose accent and delivery could…read morerecognise from his local pure sports radio spots) "outdoors for nine people" days before last night and the hostess said upon arrival "I have you inside over there" so rolled-with-the-unexpected-flow towards that table under the TV near the restrooms which chemicals you could smell from the table. We made the best of it but would have preferred to be outside as the original plan for the res. It was almost if the staff was too lazy to setup "nine outdoors". Service was great (gave an extra hundy over the 20% large group charge) and food/drinks were pretty good, but won't be back due to the neglection-in-attention-to-detail laissez-faire delivery. Good luck indeed!

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    Tommy Bahama

    Tommy Bahama

    4.1
    (1.7k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    I've been here once before but that was a while back. This location is way bigger in size compared…read moreto the other location in downtown Palm Springs. Both have retail that's next to it. Palm Desert retail is below while Palm Springs is right next door. Both have access to restaurants and retail. This location has a decent size dining room and a pretty big covered patio that wraps around. At first we thought that we would have to check in with the hostess for a seat at the bar but found out that we didn't as someone else just walked right up. It was the start of happy hour which was the reason for the visit. Just wanted a drink and maybe a light bite. There was 2 seats that were available at the bar which was perfect timing as when we got seated, a few other people walked in but ended up just ordering drinks while waiting for a seat to open up. Happy hours from 3-5 which I feel like loads of people come for it. They offer a couple dollars off of starters, wine and beer. For small bites, 5.00 sliders and 6.00 fish tacos. Limited but a little discount on the starters. We had a glass of wine which was 4.00 off with the HH. Of course with that, something to munch on was needed. Clearly they're known for the coconut shrimp starters which we were informed by the bartender. And from the looks of it, pretty much everyone sitting there had an order. Which was a given for us to get. It came with five shrimp, decent size with a nice glaze sauce and adorned with coleslaw which was quite tasty. Definitely worth it. And the sliders, one each. Wow, I'm not much of a burger person but they were tasty. Cooked perfectly, the meat was juicy and served pretty simple with grilled onions, sauce, a slice of cheese and a slice of pickle on top of the bun. Simple yet very tasty and flavorful. The service was great at the bar. Gentlemen taking care of use was sweet and quite friendly. Seemed like it's a local and regular hangout as he seemed to know everyone sitting there. The wine was tasty and the bites were great. Coconut shrimp was a hit as well as the sliders which I do recommend. Even on a Monday right at 3, the bar area was pretty packed already. People know when to come for HH.

    The ambiance and service is really nice. It's a very pretty and picture worthy place, located on…read moretop of the Tommy Bahama store. It gives Hawaii vibes with its decor and music, and made me miss Hawaii for sure....But the price for the mediocre food was just ok. I got the chicken Benedict, the chicken was moist and it was served on Hawaiian bread, but the sauce and the slaw just didn't pair well, and the Benedict on the side was just weird, too many flavors that did not mix well. The potatoes they gave also were flavorless and super hard, it needed more time in the oven. Kinda disappointing. My husband got the ahi tuna poke bowl. The presentation was nice just like the chicken Benedict but the amount of tuna versus the rice and everything else was not a good ratio. The flavor was good tho. There is a kids menu, and the chicken tenders were good but there was no option for the chicken tenders just fruit which was weird bc they had fries for the burger option. We paid extra for fries on the side....$9. Meh.

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    Daily Grill

    Daily Grill

    3.9
    (981 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Wonderful food I've been going to them for years. Service is amazing. Michaela, if you are calling…read morein for a pick up order is so friendly and professional with great Customer Service. Lunch & Dinner are equally as good and the steak salad is marinated just perfectly. Kudos all around!! Kimber

    Been to this location many times. We had Mother's Day reservations. We showed up on time, but we…read morewere only three, not four as one of our party was ill. For what ever reason the hostess had seated in the very back corner, I mean a very last seat in the place by the bathroom doors, walking past several empty tables and booths on the way. I think we were dressed as well as most everyone else. But for some reason this hostess didn't like something, never encountered an issue there like this before. I have no idea what I/we did to annoy this woman just walking in the door but I/we did. And it took a very long time to even get a water, or waitperson or anything. Finally I caught the eye of one who said he's take care of us. Very nice waiter, g reat service. It may be a long time before I go there again. I almost stopped on our way out the door to ask why, what trespass did we commit, but she was no where to be seen. It's a shame I really like the food here and the staff is usually 100% on point but this really put a damper on our Mother's Day celebration. Five stars on our waiter, five on the food Zero on the hostess.

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    Daily Grill
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    Caesar Salad
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