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    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(728 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 - Caviar service with chips

    Porta Via

    4.2(559 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$$

    We had a great time celebrating my birthday here! The restaurant was packed on a Friday night in…read moreAugust, so it was definitely loud and busy, but the service was excellent and the atmosphere was fun. We started with the Burrata with Heirloom Tomato and Beef Carpaccio, both of which were delicious. We also had the Lobster Roll, Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp, and the Grilled Skirt Steak with truffle shoestring potatoes -- the skirt steak was especially good! We also tried a sushi tuna roll, which was another great addition to the table. The drinks were fantastic, and everything came out tasting fresh and well prepared. To top it all off, they brought out a nice little lemon cake for my birthday, which was a really nice touch. Overall, even though it was crowded and loud, we had a great experience. Great service, amazing food and drinks, and a fun Friday night atmosphere. Definitely a good spot for a celebration!

    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.

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    Porta Via - The dining room

    The dining room

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    Mussels

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    Tommy Bahama - Frozen Mai Tai

    Tommy Bahama

    4.1(1.7k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    I have had so many wonderful experiences from Birthday parties, girls night out, family get…read moretogethers, after theater meals, and hanging at the bar enjoying sporting events, and even restaurant week. Service is always consistent and professional. Their staff is well trained and accommodating, often anticipating our needs before we do. They all work together to make things runs smoothly. We always start with the Coconut shrimp, Ahi and Mahi Mahi tacos. If they have Halibut go for it. The Blue Crab & Avocado salad is refreshing light and filling. We always order the Pina Colada Cake and Key lime pie to go. I am not a fan of waiting but in season at least you can walk around the Gardens on El Paseo. Use Open table and book a reservation to avoid the wait.

    We have lived here for over 10 years and we never really thought about going to this restaurant for…read moresome reason? My husband was downstairs buying some clothes and the sales person was really friendly and asked us if we'd ever been upstairs and we said no, and they kind of chuckled. We went upstairs and we had the best experience. We have been back probably five times in the last three months and the food is delicious. The service is great. The ambience is amazing and I always think of that poor restaurant that everyone has to walk by to get to the Tommy Bahamas restaurant and it's never busy. I think when you have such a great restaurant like Tommy Bahamas next to you, any restaurant will suffer a bit. My recommendation is don't let it take 10 years before you go to a really good restaurant ‍‍

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    Inside

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    Mango Nada

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    Daily Grill - Peanut coleslaw

    Daily Grill

    3.9(986 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 - Caesar Salad

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    Wilma & Frieda's Cafe - Mocha perfection!

    Wilma & Frieda's Cafe

    4.2(3.7k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Great brunch spot! We were visiting from out of town and were looking for somewhere to grab brunch…read more I checked Yelp and found Wilma & Frieda's and liked the reviews I read. The location was easy to find, ample parking too. The restaurant itself is kind of small (it's kind of more like a coffeehouse with a decent-sized table-service area), but we only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table on our second visit. (Yep, we liked it enough that we went twice during our trip!) The servers and staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful. The food was hot and delicious, and the portions were generous. And there were a good variety of savory and sweet brunch items to choose from. They also serve lunch and have a bakery counter, but I didn't look too hard at those parts of the menu because I knew I wanted the short-rib scramble as soon as I saw it on the online menu, haha! And the biscuits--oh my goodness, they are so good. They taste perfectly homemade and are pillow soft yet just the right amount of crumbly without being a dried, cracking mess. Across my 2 visits, I had the short-rib scramble (yum) and the Meany (basically eggs, sausage, potatoes, and a biscuit--yum), and my daughter had the biscuits and gravy, which she said was great. I highly recommend Wilma & Frieda's and will definitely go back on future Palm Springs trips.

    The vision of my food is top tier !! I could show you... but I have devoured it. Which should…read moreexplain a lot. Always a great time here when I eat. NEVER disappoints!! Johnny was my server, gave the absolute most outstanding service, energy and all around great service from everyone. From the Busser, who I had David, was absolutely outstanding, attentive. To the host Coby, who was very wholesome and Management Josh, who was very understanding, kind and willing to take care of my needs Thank you for a wonderful experience, always!

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    Wilma & Frieda's Cafe - The old cafe sign

    The old cafe sign

    Wilma & Frieda's Cafe - Mocha perfection!

    Mocha perfection!

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    Thorn Tree Grill - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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