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Elevate Your Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week: Top Menu Upgrades and Pairings

Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week returns June 1–17, delivering 17 days of exceptional dining deals across this desert oasis. Every three-course prix-fixe menu offers incredible value compared to à la carte pricing. Elevate your experience further with restaurants featuring lunch specials, signature cocktails, wine pairings, and premium enhancements for maximum flavor and enjoyment.

Explore these standout spots for the best menu add-ons during Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week. Prices are per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends.

533 Viet Fusion

Perfect for Vietnamese cuisine newcomers! Beyond the $29 prix-fixe menu, Chef Chad Gardner's upgrades include Viet ahi nachos ($6) for the appetizer, or entrée ramen options like red curry coconut broth with chili'd tiger shrimp ($8) or chili-braised osso buco ($12).

Citrus and Palm at Indian Wells Miramonte Resort & Spa

Celebrated for farm-to-table dining with on-property fruits, herbs, and vegetables, this spot includes a complimentary glass of wine with both the $20 lunch and $39 dinner menus. Lunch highlights Mangalista pork steak and grass-fed burger; dinner swaps in a petit filet.

DOMO Sushi

At just $49, enjoy curated pairings: wines for appetizers, sakes for entrées, and Gekkeikan Plum wine for dessert.

El Jefe at the Saguaro Resort

Complement the $39 dinner with two special margaritas for $12, paired with appetizer and entrée courses.

Johannes

Chef Johannes Bacher's acclaimed $49 Continental menu suggests a Watermelon Martini ($16) to start, wine pairings for appetizer and entrée, plus Peanut Butter or Orange Chocolatini ($16) for dessert.

Lavender Bistro

The $49 three-course menu pairs perfectly with optional wine flights for $20, featuring Meiomi Pinot Noir, Monterey Coast 2016, with the entrée.

Old Towne Tavern Barbecue and More

This $29 comfort-food menu includes curated wine, beer, cider, or sparkling wine suggestions ($3–$8/glass). Don't miss the Judy Garland cocktail ($8) with gin, hibiscus, lemon, and sparkling wine.

Spencer’s Restaurant

The $39 comfort-food lineup, including Maryland soft-shell crab in four styles, pairs with exclusive Restaurant Week cocktails at this Palm Springs favorite.

The Village Pub

Savor good food, music, and vibes with a $29 four-course menu (soup, salad, entrée, dessert). Pairings include wines, beers, and cocktails ($7–$11/glass).

Ready for more? Visit the Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week website for full details!

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