Thanksgiving 2020 Dining Guide: Top Restaurants in Greater Palm Springs
Note: This guide covers Thanksgiving 2020 offerings. Contact restaurants directly to confirm current availability and details for a trustworthy experience.
In Greater Palm Springs, gratitude abounds with mild weather, sunny skies, breathtaking mountain views, and exceptional holiday cuisine. For Thanksgiving 2020, local restaurants deliver special dine-in and to-go meals—freeing you from kitchen duties for more poolside bliss. Choose from upscale prix-fixe dinners to ready-to-heat family feasts for a memorable, flavorful celebration.
- Cathedral City
- Coachella
- Indian Wells
- Indio
- La Quinta
- Palm Desert
- Palm Springs
- Rancho Mirage
Cathedral City
Daniel's Table | 1 p.m.–7 p.m.
Gather the family at this farm-to-table gem for a Diestel Organic Free Range Turkey feast with classic sides. Reservations required. Visit the Daniel's Table website here.
Nicolino's | Pre-order
Secure a 3-course Thanksgiving meal from Nicolino's. Order by November 25 and pick up Thanksgiving Day. Call 760-324-0411.
Coachella
Augustine Casino | 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
Join Cafe 54 inside Augustine Casino for a $14.95 Thanksgiving feast: turkey, stuffing, green beans, and champagne. Details here.
Indian Wells
The Nest | 1 p.m. to Close
Savor diverse Thanksgiving options at The Nest. Reserve on their website here.
Indio
Bistro | 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
Dine family-style at Bistro in Fantasy Springs Resort—no cooking required.
IDK Buffet | Pre-order
Choose family meals for 4–6 or 6–8 people with classics and desserts. Call 760-775-0992 to order.
Jackalope Ranch | 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Feast on a 4-course buffet at Jackalope Ranch. Reserve at 760-342-1999.
POM | 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
Elevate your holiday with fresh flavors at POM in Fantasy Springs Resort.
La Quinta
Cork & Fork | Pre-order
Vegetarian delight: pre-order Chef Andie's full Thanksgiving sides. Limited orders—sign up here.
Fortun's Kitchen & Bar | 4 p.m.–9 p.m.
3-course patio meal with turkey, prime rib, or salmon. Details here.
La Quinta Cliffhouse | 4 p.m.–9 p.m. & Pre-order
Dine-in: starters like Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, entrees including Bourbon Butter Basted Diestel Turkey. To-go: full family meal. Call (760) 360-5991.
Lavender Bistro | 2 p.m.–9 p.m. & Pre-order
3-course patio dinner or to-go (order by Nov. 24: 760-564-5353).
LG's Prime Steakhouse | Starting at 4:30 p.m.
Traditional turkey dinner with fixings and pie at Palm Springs and La Quinta locations.
RD RNNR | 3 p.m.–8 p.m.
3-course prix-fixe: starters, entree, pie. Reserve here.
Palm Desert
Bellatrix Restaurant & Wine Bar at Classic Club
Bellatrix Restaurant & Wine Bar | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Starter, Thanksgiving entree, pie in a relaxed setting. Call 760-601-3690.
Cuistot | 1 p.m.–8 p.m. & Pre-order
Dine-in 4-course or to-go options. Reserve here; order: 760-340-1000.
Daily Grill | Pre-order
Family meals (2–6 servings) with classics. Order here.
Eddie's V's | Pre-order
Family dinner: turkey or tenderloin with sides/desserts. Order here.
French Rotisserie Cafe | 1 p.m.–8 p.m.
French-inspired Thanksgiving. Reserve here or 760-848-7684.
Morton's The Steakhouse | Pre-order
Family-of-4 meal with turkey and cheesecake. Preorder here.
Pacifica | 2 p.m.–8 p.m. & Pre-order
Dine-in prix-fixe or family to-go. Details here.
Ruth's Chris Steak House | 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Holiday spread for the family. Reserve here.
Sullivan's Steakhouse | 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Hand-carved turkey and more. Reserve here.
Wilma & Frieda | Pre-order
Family pack (5–6) with all classics. Order by Nov. 25: 760-992-5080 or info@wilmafrieda.com.
Palm Springs
Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs | Pre-order
Gourmet to-go: whole turkey, nine sides, desserts.
Avalon Palm Springs | 2 p.m.–10 p.m.
Dine at Chi Chi. Reserve here.
Billy Reed's Palm Springs | 1 p.m.–9 p.m.
3-course patio meal.
Chef Tanya's Kitchen | Pre-order
Plant-based homecooked meal. Order by Nov. 22 here.
Copley's on Palm Canyon | Pre-order
3-course to-go by Nov. 22 here.
Eight4Nine | 3 p.m.–9 p.m.
4-course with diverse entrees. Reserve: 760-325-8490; menu here.
Grand Central Palm Springs | 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. & 4 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
5-course feast downtown.
Jake's | Pre-order
Family meals. Call 760-327-4400 or here.
Johannes | 3 p.m.–8 p.m. & Pre-order
3-course dine-in or to-go (prepay by Nov. 22). Reserve: 760-778-0017.
Kaiser Grill | 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
4-course meal. Reserve: 760-323-1003.
King's Highway
Vegan/traditional prix-fixe at Ace Hotel.
Kimpton the Rowan | 1 p.m.–7 p.m.
3-course rooftop prix-fixe. Details here.
LG's Prime Steakhouse | Starting at 4:30 p.m.
Traditional dinner (also La Quinta).
Lulu California Bistro | 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
4-course downtown. Reserve: 760-327-5858 or here.
Melvyn's Restaurant at Ingleside Inn | 2–10 p.m.
3-course iconic dinner.
Mr. Lyons | 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
3-course with turkey, rib, salmon. Reserve here.
Saguaro
Turkey tacos at El Jefe: 3 for $15. Details here.
Trio Restaurant | 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
3-course prix-fixe on the patio.
Tropicale | Pre-order
3-course to-go by Nov. 26. Order here or 760-866-1952.
Wilma & Frieda | Pre-order
Family pack. Same details as Palm Desert.
Zin American Bistro | 1:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
3-course prix-fixe ($59.99). Reserve: 760-322-6300.
Rancho Mirage
The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
Prix-fixe at The Steakhouse (5–10 p.m.), Water's Cafe multicourse, or full to-go turkey meal.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit | Pre-order
BBQ turkey family meal. Call 760-898-5984.
Fleming's | 11 a.m.–8 p.m. & Pre-order
3-course patio or family to-go. Order here.
Si Bon | 8 a.m.–11:30 a.m. & 12 p.m.–9 p.m.
Belgian Thanksgiving al fresco. Reserve here.
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage | 12 p.m.–9 p.m.
Indulgent family feast. Reserve here.
Wally's Desert Turtle | Pre-order
Dine-in or 4-course to-go (order by Nov. 20). Details here.
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