Alapaki’s Palm Springs Guidebook
Food scene
Townie Bagels | Bakery | Cafe
650 E Sunny Dunes RdAmazing Bagels!
My favorite restaurant for Wiener Schnitzels and Meatballs with Curry Sauce! It's so good!
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Johannes
196 S Indian Canyon DrMy favorite restaurant for Wiener Schnitzels and Meatballs with Curry Sauce! It's so good!
Tac/Quila
415 N Palm Canyon DrGreat fajitas!
1501 Uptown gastropub
1501 North Palm Canyon DriveAmazing for brunch, especially Sunday Funday!
Jake's
664 N Palm Canyon DrFine dining and romantic.
Trio Restaurant
707 N Palm Canyon DrFun for Sunday Funday brunch!
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
849 N Palm Canyon DrGreat food and cocktails!
High Bar
100 W Tahquitz Canyon WayA top the Rowan Hotel, it's great for drinks with a view.
Thai Smile
100 S Indian Canyon DrGreat for takeout via GrubHub or Door Dash.
Great for takeout via GrubHub or Door Dash.
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Peppers Thai Palm Springs
396 N Palm Canyon DrGreat for takeout via GrubHub or Door Dash.
Azúcar Restaurant and Bar
339 S Belardo RdSit around poolside for food and drinks.
Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo RoadGreat for brunch!
Fine dining, romantic restaurant with amazing views! It's one of two signature restaurants at the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage.
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The Edge Steakhouse
68900 Frank Sinatra DrFine dining, romantic restaurant with amazing views! It's one of two signature restaurants at the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage.
Great restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage.
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State Fare Bar & Kitchen
68900 Frank Sinatra DriveGreat restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage.
Warm bread direct from Normandy + wines from around the world + craft cocktails. What more do you need? :)
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Counter Reformation
4200 E Palm Canyon DrWarm bread direct from Normandy + wines from around the world + craft cocktails. What more do you need? :)
Grand Central Palm Springs
160 La PlazaGreat for brunch and mimosas!
Come here for Monday or Thursday Bingo/Dinner Night hosted by some of those most amazing Drag Queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race!
Also, it’s a great brunch and lunch comfort food spot! Sit outside on the balcony overlooking Palm Canyon Drive. It's great for people-watching.
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Wilma & Frieda's
155 S Palm Canyon DrCome here for Monday or Thursday Bingo/Dinner Night hosted by some of those most amazing Drag Queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race!
Also, it’s a great brunch and lunch comfort food spot! Sit outside on the balcony overlooking Palm Canyon Drive. It's great for people-watching.
This is a classy joint for dinner and live jazz! This was Frank Sinatra's favorite hangout spot in all of Palm Springs.
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The Purple Room Supper Club
1900 E Palm Canyon DrThis is a classy joint for dinner and live jazz! This was Frank Sinatra's favorite hangout spot in all of Palm Springs.
This is a fun, swanky 1920s style speakeasy. The made-to-order, tailored cocktails and elegant small bites are all magnificent! Reservations are limited, so please plan about a month in advance.
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Tailor Shop
140 West Vía LolaThis is a fun, swanky 1920s style speakeasy. The made-to-order, tailored cocktails and elegant small bites are all magnificent! Reservations are limited, so please plan about a month in advance.
Say hi to James (the owner). Watch the sunset behind the enormous mountains while enjoying live entertainment, tapas, and affordable imported wines! Win!
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V Wine Lounge
600 E Tahquitz Canyon WaySay hi to James (the owner). Watch the sunset behind the enormous mountains while enjoying live entertainment, tapas, and affordable imported wines! Win!
Secret Insider Tip: At the back of Bouchet is a secret bar you’ would take flight for … :) Think - Fancy cocktails, on an airplane, amazing concept. Reserve ahead for Sunday drag brunch, and check your attitude with your luggage!
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Bouschet
611 S Palm Canyon DrSecret Insider Tip: At the back of Bouchet is a secret bar you’ would take flight for … :) Think - Fancy cocktails, on an airplane, amazing concept. Reserve ahead for Sunday drag brunch, and check your attitude with your luggage!
Consistently the best drag brunch every weekend with new shows, and local talent, as well as big guest stars from around the country. Get your tickets early as they sell out quick!
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Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs
125 E Tahquitz Canyon WayConsistently the best drag brunch every weekend with new shows, and local talent, as well as big guest stars from around the country. Get your tickets early as they sell out quick!
Woof! Dog or not, bring your Instagram and your Fido-foodie-friendliness! Daytime cocktails around the bar or cabanas are the place to be.
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Boozehounds Palm Springs
2080 North Palm Canyon DriveWoof! Dog or not, bring your Instagram and your Fido-foodie-friendliness! Daytime cocktails around the bar or cabanas are the place to be.
Neighborhoods
East Arenas Road
East Arenas RoadThe heart of the gay area!
City/town information
Beat the heat in the Summer and head for the mountains! It's about an hour's drive from downtown Palm Springs. Very scenic drive.
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Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Beat the heat in the Summer and head for the mountains! It's about an hour's drive from downtown Palm Springs. Very scenic drive.
Joshua Tree
Happy Hour
They finally reopened in Nov. 2021. This is a fun happy hour spot for the gays on Friday. Happy Hour starts at 4pm. Get there early as it gets pretty busy quickly.
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Wang's In the Desert
424 S Indian Canyon DrThey finally reopened in Nov. 2021. This is a fun happy hour spot for the gays on Friday. Happy Hour starts at 4pm. Get there early as it gets pretty busy quickly.
Hunters have become more and more of a fun Happy Hour hotspot - especially on Fridays.
Also, try the chicken tenders. They are SO good!
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Hunters Nightclub
302 East Arenas RoadHunters have become more and more of a fun Happy Hour hotspot - especially on Fridays.
Also, try the chicken tenders. They are SO good!
Chill Bar is always fun. Another fun, gay Happy Hour hotspot.
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Chill Bar Palm Springs
217 E Arenas RdChill Bar is always fun. Another fun, gay Happy Hour hotspot.
This is a great gay hot spot on Arenas. When it's warm, it's great to sit outside for drinks and food. Get the nachos; it's so good!
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Blackbook
315 E Arenas RdThis is a great gay hot spot on Arenas. When it's warm, it's great to sit outside for drinks and food. Get the nachos; it's so good!
The Tool Shed
600 E Sunny Dunes RdSightseeing
Take the Palm Springs Tramway - the world's largest rotating tram car - 2.5 miles up to Mt. Jacintho and dine at Peaks Restaurant.
The views are breathtaking and the food is great. You'll want to get tickets for the tram and make lunch/dinner reservations ahead of time.
Tram Tickets: https://pstramway.com/
Peak Restaurant: https://www.opentable.com/peaks-restaurant
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Peaks Restaurant
1 Tram WayTake the Palm Springs Tramway - the world's largest rotating tram car - 2.5 miles up to Mt. Jacintho and dine at Peaks Restaurant.
The views are breathtaking and the food is great. You'll want to get tickets for the tram and make lunch/dinner reservations ahead of time.
Tram Tickets: https://pstramway.com/
Peak Restaurant: https://www.opentable.com/peaks-restaurant