Restaurants by the Palm Springs Convention Center Tue, August 13, 2024 Eat & Drink Add to trip Remove from trip No more than a 15-minute walk. If you’re attending an event at the Palm Springs Convention Center and looking for a bite to eat, you’re in luck. Within a short 15-minute walk, you’ll find a variety of dining options that cater to different tastes and budgets. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick bite, a leisurely meal, or a stylish cocktail, these nearby restaurants offer everything from classic American dishes to vibrant international flavors, all set against the backdrop of Palm Springs’ unique desert charm. Renaissance Palm Springs (3 min.) – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Date Restaurant: Breakfast options include a buffet or your choice of traditional entrees like eggs benedict, French toast, omelets, and breakfast burrito. Breakfast is served 7 – 10:30 am daily. Rocks Lounge: American-style menu with seating indoors or on the patio. Breakfast offers grab-and-go breakfast pastries and Starbucks-brand espresso drinks. The lunch and dinner menu is a shareable menu with small bites, salads, sandwiches, steak, seafood, and flatbreads. Open 11 am – 10 pm daily. 888 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Koffi – Central (7 min.) – Breakfast Closest independently-owned java option with a large hot coffee menu, plus cold brew fusion, iced cappuccino, coffee freeze, and iced mocha, all made with beans roasted down valley at their Rancho Mirage kitchen. Also on offer are hot and cold teas, Koffi-made baked goods, breakfast sammies and salads. Open 6 am – 4 pm daily. 650 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (7 min) – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Java Caliente Cafe: The morning breakfast is serve from 7 am until 10:30 pm and includes a big breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, and pancakes. The also offer am all-day All American breakfast. Add an espresso drinks, teas – including boba and Thai versions, or a a smoothie. Lunch include soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza, and burgers. A Chef Special is available after 11 am and rotates daily. Open 7 am – 3 am. The Steakhouse: Award winning al la carte steakhouse offering prime cuts, seafood, grill chicken, roasted duck. veal chop, and rack of lamb. Open Sun. – Thurs., 5 – 10 pm. Fri. & Sat., 5 – 11 pm. Sunday Brunch 10 am – 2 pm. 401 E Amado Road V Wine Lounge & Martini Bar (7 min.) – Late Lunch, Dinner This has a cool midcentury modern design and offers a large selection of wines, as well as beer, and fun specialty cocktails. Next to Koffi, the menu is very casual and sharable with selections like flatbreads, wraps, meatballs, salads, and cheese boards. Live music or karaoke during most weekday evenings. Open Mon. & Tue., 3 – 9 pm. Wed. 3 – 10 pm Thur. 3 – 8 pm Fri. 3 – 10 pm Sat., 3 – 7 pm Closed Sunday 600 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Terrace Cafe at Hilton Palm Springs (8 min.) – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Enjoy indoor and patio dining at this casual restaurant that offers American favorites. Breakfast options include eggs, omelets, benedicts, scrambles, pancakes, and waffles. The lunch menu includes flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and spaghetti. Open 6:30 am – 2 pm & 5 pm – 9 pm daily. 400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way The Tropicale (8 min.) – Lunch, Dinner Tropicale in Palm Springs is a vibrant, tropical-themed restaurant known for its lively atmosphere, eclectic menu, and retro-chic décor. The restaurant offers a mix of American and international cuisine. Lunch includes salads, sandwiches, pizza, and specialty entrees like salmon, and flat iron steak. Dinner entrees change, but you can expect selections like brisket burger, skirt steak, fried chicken, salmon, and pasta. Happy Hour 4 – 7 pm daily. Mon. & Tue., 4 – 10 pm Wed. & Thur., 11 am – 10 pm Fri. & Sat., 11 am – 11 pm Sun., 11 am – 11 pm 330 Amado Road Sherman’s Deli (10 min.) – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Sherman’s Deli in Palm Springs is a classic New York-style deli that has been a local favorite since 1963. Known for its generous portions and authentic flavors, Sherman’s offers a wide range of traditional deli fare, including towering sandwiches, hearty breakfasts, and homemade pastries. The menu highlights include a wide rage of breakfast selectios, their famous Reuben sandwich, matzo ball soup, and a variety of freshly baked cakes and pies. Open 8 am – 9 pm daily. 401 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Shakey’s Pizza (5 min.) – Lunch, Dinner Shakey’s is layed out with long tables for larger groups. The menu includes pizzas, a salad bar, fried chicken, and potato wedges. There is also a small game room. Open Sun. – Thur., 11 am – 8:30 pm Fri. & Sat., 11 am – 9 pm 155 S Avenida Caballeros Ruben & Ozzy’s Oyster Bar (11 min.) – Lunch, Dinner This lively and casual dining restaurant celebrates fresh seafood and classic American favorites. The Lunch menu is served noon to 4 pm and features soups, seafood tacos, sandwiches, oysters, and a variety of other fresh seafood entrees. Dinner is elevated with menu selection lik the Surf N Lobster, Cajun lamb chop, grills swordfish, and seafood kabob. Open Noon – 9 pm daily. Check for summer closure in August. 241 E Tahquitz Way Alice B. – ( 10 min.) – Dinner The menu evolves frequently with the seasons. You will discover an increadible bounty of vibrant Mediterranean influences. Bar menu is available at 4 pm and dinner reservations begin at 5 pm. There is live entertainment on select nights. Open Wed. – Sun., 4 – 9 pm Closed Mon. & Tue. Reservations 1122 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Malmal Cafe at Spa at Sec He (10 min.) – Breakfast, Lunch Focused on a wellness menu that includes salads, sandwiches, wraps, and small bites like hummus and avacado toast. Pair it with one of the juices or smoothies. Open 7 am – 6 pm daily. 200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way El Patio (10 min.) – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Authentic Mexican flavors from Guadalajara that is locally owned and family run. Enjoy classics like burritos, fajitas, and tacos. Has indoor and outdoor seating. Thur., 4 – 9 pm Fri., 11 am – 10 pm Sat., 9 am – 10 pm Sun., 9 am – 3 pm Closed Mon. – Wed. 139 E Andreas Blaze Pizza (11 min.) – Lunch, Dinner Fresh made-from-scratch dough with healthy, artisanal ingredients on the assembly line. Create your topping mix from inventive to classic. You decide. The blazing hot oven cooks the pizza in 180 seconds, fast and fire’d to perfectly crisp perfection. Sun. – Wed., 11 am – 10 pm Thur. – Sat., 11 am – 11 pm 201 N Palm Canyon Thai Smile (12 min.) – Lunch, Dinner Thai Smail uses authentic Thai spices, herbs, and fresh vegetables which are delivered daily. They make use of Thai markets in both Los Angeles and Bangkok, where they carefully select ingredients to ensure the best quality. Enjoy all your Thai menu favorites. Open 11:30 am – 9:30 pm daily. 100 S. Indian Canyon Road Bongo Johny’s Bar & Grill – (12 min.) – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner American classic menu including gourmet burgers, salads, wraps, sandwiches, mac & cheese, fish tacos, and fish & chips. Sun. – Thurs., 8 am – 8 pm. Fri. & Sat., 8 am – 9 pm 301 N Palm Canyon Drive. Second floor. Clandestino (12 min.) – Lunch, Dinner Modern Mexican menu including street toacos, empanadas, tamales, burritos, salmon, and ceviches. There are a number of vegan menu options. Enjoy a large outdoor patio with views of the San Jacinto mountains and downtown park. Sun. – Thurs., Noon – 10 pm. Fri. & Sat., Noon – 11 pm. 175 N Palm Canuyon Drive (on west side of building by Marilyn Statue) La Bonita’s (12 min.) – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner This is a small, low-key Mexican restaurant with sidewalk tables offering homestyle eats and margaritas. It is locally owned and offers fresh increadients with good service. Sun. – Thurs., 9 am – 11 pm Fri. & Sat., 9 am – noon 330 N Palm Canyon Tonga Hut Restaurant & Tiki Bar (12 min.) – Dinner Tonga Hut in LA is the oldest Tiki Bar since 1958, and we have her sister. This retro oasis offers an immersive experience with its thatched roofs, bamboo accents, and glowing tiki torches. The menu features a range of expertly crafted tropical cocktails, including classics like the Mai Tai and the Zombie, served in vibrant tiki mugs. Turs. 4 – 11 pm Fri., 4 pm – 1 am Sat., 3 pm – 1 am Sun., Noon – 9 pm 245 N Palm Canyon Drive (second floor) The Sandwich Shop (12 min.) – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Serving classic sandwitches including mayo, mustard, secet sauce, lettuce, tomoate, pickles, onions, and peppers. Customize it with your choice of bread, cheese, meat, and dressing. Make it a combo by adding chips and a 22 ox. fountain drink. 10 am – 6 pm daily. 276 N Palm Canyon Road. Located in the Henry Frank Arcade. Pinocchio In The Desert (12 min.) – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Pinocchio is famous for its bottomless champagne. The menu offers a diverse selection of American dishes, from hearty breakfasts to satisfying lunch options. They also offer a variety of Mexican inspired dishes like burritos, tacos, and quesadilla. Sun. – Wed., 7: 30 am – 6 pm Thurs. – Sat., 7:30 am – 9 pm 134 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Tyler’s Burgers (14 min.) – Lunch Offers tradition American-style burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and metls. 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