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Thunderbird Only Dining Guide
Living in a world-class resort community means dining out is always a pleasure. The Thunderbird area has a wide variety of restaurants catering to every taste, with fares ranging from classic southwest dishes to the finest asian cuisine. It helps that Palm Springs, just north of Thunderbird, is one of the nation's most popular tourism spots, with a long history of accommodating visitors and cultivated residents. Here we've listed some of our favorite local restaurants, and included a directory of the area's finest dining choices, to help with reservations for your next evening out. Bon Appetite!
The Palm Springs Life guide to local restaurants
Our Favorites
Ristorante Donatella Possibly one of the most authentic Italian Restraunts in the area. Everything is made fresh daily, including pasta and fresh fish brought in daily. Tell Donatella that Cary and Cyndi sent you! (760) 773-6434 71511 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage, CA
Shame on the Moon - Possibly one of the most popular eateries in Rancho Mirage. Make sure you call ahead as they stay busy year round. Fun to eat up at the bar if they are full!! 69950 Frank Sinatra, Rancho Mirage, CA (760) 324-5515.
Morton's, The Steakhouse - Morton's offers a Chicago aesthetic in the heart of the desert. Founded in the Windy City in 1978, this high-end steakhouse franchise is famous for its vintage Chicago atmosphere, generously-sized USDA prime-aged steaks, and fresh (still live huge lobster) seafood. Because of its great reputation and uncompromising menu, Morton's, located in Palm Desert, can be pricey, but it's worth it. Right across from the Marriot's Hotel.
El Gallito Restaurant - Often cited as the area's most authentic Southwest dining spot, El Gallito is an older restaurant in Cathedral City where every dish is made from scratch to perfection. The small diner's bright, inviting atmosphere, large portions, and great service complete the package, making El Gallito an essential stop those in search of the true Southwest meal. Bring cash as your plastic won't work here, and reservations?...I don't think so!
China 8 Restraunt. Located in Cathedral City, this is truely a hole in the wall...but great chinese food at a great price! Don't bother to dress up, it's not necessary. Just bring your appetite and a few bucks. 31855 Date Palm, Cathedral City. 760-324-3323. Possibly some of the best chinese for the price
Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse - Hibachi is a family-run restaurant in Rancho Mirage, offering some of the area's finest Japanese beef dishes, and an authentic sushi bar run by two brothers. Here you can watch the cooks prepare tasty items like ceviche tuna sashami, flash flame cooked spicy shrimp, and hamchi tartare. Hibachi promises a delicious and memorable dining experience. Don't miss the sushi bar, possibly some of the freshest sushi in the desert.
Amici Italian - Great location right across from the Rolls-Royce Dealer. Superb service and fun for meeting friends before dinner. Everything on the menu is superb, full bar also. 71380 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 760-341-0738
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