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Restaurants near Hi-Desert Nature Museum

Discover the Hi-Desert Nature Museum, a charming destination that showcases the unique flora and fauna of the high desert region. Where to Eat Near Hi-Desert Nature Museum? The nearby dining scene offers an exciting mix of culinary experiences. Options include casual yet elegant venues serving New California fare that highlights local ingredients, as well as cozy bistros with a relaxed vibe perfect for unwinding after your museum visit. Savor the tastes of classic American dishes or enjoy lively Southern-inspired comfort food with a twist. This diverse selection ensures that there’s something for everyone, whether you’re in the mood for hearty meals or light bites. Enjoy a delightful dining experience that complements your day at the museum, with eateries just a stone's throw away that cater to every palate.
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1. The Copper Room
4.7
Exceptional(41)
$$$$
• International • Yucca Valley
Booked 42 times today
Over 50 years of history at this landmark airport restaurant & cocktail lounge in the heart of the High Desert. Classic cocktails and fine dining right next to the airport runway.Open 7 days a week from 4pm to 10pm.
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2. Bar Cecil
4.8
Exceptional(2645)
$$$$
• Bistro • Palm Springs
Booked 24 times today
"Your Pleasure is Our Pleasure!" Please join us at Bar Cecil for a delightful evening. We welcome parties of 5 or fewer guests (limited space for parties of 5). Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate larger parties.We book tables for 2 hours. Last dinner orders are taken at 9 pm and we close the bar at 10 pm. We've gone CASHLESS and happily accept credit and debit cards.Please reserve online; if OpenTable is not showing availability, we're fully booked or it is more than 14 days out. Reservations open 14 days prior at 8am PST. Our bar is always walk-in based on availability and we open at 5 pm.We can't wait to have you as our guests! "Shall we?"
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3. The Tropicale
4.8
Exceptional(11163)
$$$$
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 54 times today
A chic and sophisticated décor provides the setting for our distinctive "world cuisine", a provocative mix of zesty influences that creates a delightful dining experience in Palm Springs, California. Plush high-backed semicircular banquettes surround our dining room and offer comfortable and private seating. The cuisine has a light, exotic feel with an emphasis on Pacific Rim specialties, from Chilean Sea Bass baked in Banana Leaves or Kahlua-Barbecued Pork Chops to all sorts of tasty tapas, salads, wood-fired pizzas, and desserts. The Coral Seas Lounge, a hip mid-century style bar is lined with sexy black leather bar-stools and is reminiscent of the upbeat lounges of old Palm Springs. It wraps around the dining room and leads outside to a lush, tropical, 2000 square foot dining patio where a variety of specialty cocktails and old-school favorites are mixed - an ideal place where friends gather and martinis are sipped under the starlit desert sky.
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4. Spencer's Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(10680)
$$$$
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 55 times today
Spencer's Ambience is the perfect blend of stylish elegance and comfortable informality. Join us for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner in our new expanded dining room or our award winning patio. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Spencer's offers a popular Palm Springs tradition of culinary excellence featuring a fresh approach to classic American cuisine. Locally voted Best Sunday Brunch, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Power Lunch, Best Wine List, Best Chef, Best Caterer and Most Romantic, Spencer's is Palm Springs' "it" place for any occasion... Reserve your table today!
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5. Eight4Nine
4.7
Exceptional(6030)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Palm Springs
Booked 36 times today
Join us for Lunch, Brunch or Dinner. Reservations recommended but not necessary. Lounge and bar open all day long for walk-ins. No reservations for lounge or bar. Open 7 days a week.
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6. Sandfish Sushi & Whiskey
4.7
Exceptional(4306)
$$$$
• Sushi • Palm Springs
Booked 28 times today
SANDFISH SUSHI AND WHISKEY HAS BEEN SERVING MODERN SUSHI DELICACIES IN UPTOWN PALM SPRINGS SINCE 2018.Our chef and founder Engin Onural draws in cultural influences from his world travels to create a truly unique dining experience.
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7. Beaton's at Bar Cecil
4.8
Exceptional(234)
$$$$
• American • Palm Springs
Booked 48 times today
À VOTRE SERVICE 🐆• Beaton’s at Bar Cecil is an intimate Salon and Patio offering thoughtful cocktails, savory salon snacks, and inspired hospitality.• New reservations open every 14 days at 8:00am. Booked online does not mean booked out - we always welcome walk-ins.• Guest must be 21 +• Open 5:30pm - Late
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8. Melvyn’s at Ingleside Estate
4.7
Exceptional(4989)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Palm Springs
Booked 44 times today
Located on the premises of the legendary Ingleside Estate hotel, Melvyn's is elegantly upbeat and the home of authentic Hollywood glamour. Whether you're joining us for martinis and live music, a weekend brunch, or a sophisticated night out, discover a world of its own at Melvyn's.
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9. Copley's on Palm Canyon
4.6
Exceptional(7667)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Palm Springs
Booked 53 times today
Please Note - Copley's is now open 7 days a week through June 2026. Copley’s is an award-winning restaurant serving American cuisine infused with hints of tropical and European flavors. Located in part of the former Cary Grant estate in the heart of Palm Springs, guests experience an upscale and inviting dining experience either outside on the patio with stunning mountain views or by enjoying the friendly atmosphere indoors. Executive Chef Andrew Copley has an extensive 20-year culinary background at five-star restaurants and hotels across the world, and is well known for innovative dishes such as Asian Spiced Barramundi, Charred Berkshire Pork Chop and creative nightly specials. Come and see why we were voted Top 100 Patio Dining in America!
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10. Boozehounds
4.6
Exceptional(687)
$$$$
• Californian • Palm Springs
Booked 16 times today
Boozehounds Palm Springs was established in 2020 and has served as a go-to restaurant for dog owners from LA, Coachella Valley, and beyond. Boozehounds was started by friends for one simple reason.. they loved dogs and dreamed of owning a place where people could take their pups, enjoy an awesome cocktail, and socialize in style. Making sure the pup was the real VIP of course! Choose from the stylish dining room and lounge facing the gorgeous San Jacinto mountains, dine in the open-air atrium, or enjoy the picturesque vacation vibes at the cabana bar and patio. Who doesn’t love a little mai tai moment? Both the Atrium and Patio are dog-friendly zones and offer water bowls and a pup-friendly menu. Please note all indoor spaces are human only. Michelin Guide Restaurant 3 years in a row, nominated best drag show 2023 by GED and Business of the Year Winner in 2023. Please note, we offer counter service lunch during the week and the kitchen will close an hour before the restaurant.

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  • TARIKGold
    Tokyo Metropolitan Area •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had a very great time. Food was really great and service perfect as always… We will definitely go back.
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    Eight4Nine$$$$• Contemporary American• Palm Springs
    •
    4.7
  • ErikaGold
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great experience as always ! food and service was great .
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    Spencer's Restaurant$$$$• American• Palm Springs
    •
    4.7
  • SteveGold
    New York City •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    What a beautiful place. Excellent service and food. And we're looking forward to trying out their place next door, Beaton's.
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    Bar Cecil$$$$• Bistro• Palm Springs
    •
    4.8
  • HRGold
    Tampa / Central Florida West •54 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    This is probably the best meal we’ve had in the valley. The chicken was absolutely outstanding as supposed to satay appetizer.  portions are extremely large so we find sharing works the best.
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    The Tropicale$$$$• Californian• Palm Springs
    •
    4.8
  • Annamarie
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 26 Sept 2026
    Our food was absolutely delicious. Compliments to the chef!! we had the Ahi tuna that is new on the menu and it was absolutely scrumptious. We are locals and have been since 1981. You have made a great addition to our community. Thank you!
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    The Copper Room$$$$• International• Yucca Valley
    •
    4.7

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