Picture palm trees swaying in the breeze, sun-drenched patios, and plates bursting with vibrant produce. Welcome to farm-to-table restaurants in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.
Most visitors travel to the Desert & Inland Empire region for its chic resorts, epic hikes, and vintage vibes. But, those in the know also come for the fresh, locally-grown flavors. In the Coachella Valley, you can taste the desert’s agricultural bounty, from sweet dates to citrus and herbs.
This is where old-school farm stands meet chef-driven restaurants, and food culture is rooted in seasonality, sustainability, and creativity. Think heirloom tomatoes in a poolside salad, cocktails kissed with citrus from local groves. Or breakfast tacos packed with fresh-picked produce.
The California Grown team has traveled across the state to uncover the most authentic farm-to-table experiences across the Coachella Valley. We sought out restaurants and cafes that let California-grown ingredients shine.
10 Restaurants In Palm Springs And Beyond
Whether you’re a local diving deeper or a curious road tripper, here are ten restaurants in Palm Springs and beyond for farm-to-fork dining.
Beautiful Day (La Quinta)
This bright and airy café is a belove brunch spot that offers feel-good food focusing on health and sustainability. Beautiful Day sources locally whenever possible, crafting bowls, sandwiches, and smoothies that feature seasonal California-grown produce. Customers rave about the Ricotta Toast with fresh berries, toasted sourdough, and crushed pistachios, and the Roasted Beet Pastrami sandwich.
Birba (Palm Springs)
Tucked along the main drag in Palm Springs, Birba is a local go-to for wood-fired pizzas and handcrafted Italian fare. Their ever-changing menu highlights vegetables and herbs grown nearby. Try their Fried Squash Blossoms, the Broccoli Farro Salad, or the Braised Greens Pizza topped with serrano chiles, smoked mozzarella, olives, and tomatoes. The atmosphere is cozy yet vibrant, ideal for a warm desert evening under the stars.
Boozehounds (Palm Springs)
Equal parts dog-friendly hangout and modern restaurant, Boozehounds is one of the must-visit restaurants in Palm Springs. For brunch or dinner, they’re known for their creative cocktails and flavor-forward dishes inspired by local produce. Whether it’s a Golden Beet Salad with arugula and pistachios or the Maguro Tataki Salad with avocado, harvest mix, tomatoes, radish, and crispy shallots, their menu is a creative, modern take on what’s in season in Riverside County. And yes, your pup can dine alongside you on the patio.
Cheeky’s (Palm Springs)
This sister restaurant to Birba’s, Cheeky’s, is a brunch lover’s dream, and the line out the door proves it. They proudly source produce from local farms, like McGrath Family Farms in Camarillo and Bernard Ranches in Riverside. We recommend the Strawberry Shortcake with sweet crème fraiche and mint and the Heirloom Tomato Tartine with bacon, arugula, and lemon aioli. It’s one of the restaurants in Palm Springs where farm-to-table is more than a concept and more of a commitment to the community.
Daniel’s Table (Cathedral City)
Chef Daniel Villanueva’s namesake restaurant is a hidden gem that brings global flavors to the Coachella Valley with a hyper-local twist. Daniel’s Table focuses on organic, sustainable ingredients, many of which come from nearby farms. The ever-evolving prix fixe menus might feature heritage carrots, dates, and other produce at peak freshness, making every meal feel like a celebration of California agriculture. Recent menu items include local medjool dates with chile, blissful bees honey, goat cheese or braised lamb with haricot verts, tomato, roasted peppers, and green peppercorn sauce.
Luscious Lorraine’s Organic Cafe (Palm Desert)
Luscious Lorraine sources ingredients from the local farms, which is evident in every bite. From house-made juices to vibrant grain bowls, Luscious Lorraine’s is where clean eating meets creative cooking. Expect heirloom tomatoes in summer, local citrus in winter, and inventive vegetarian fare all year round.
Morgan’s In the Desert (La Quinta)
Morgan’s is located in the historic La Quinta Resort and combines old-school glamour with modern California cuisine. The menu highlights the region’s agricultural bounty, with dishes like local salads or mesquite-grilled meats served alongside Coachella Valley vegetables. Go around sunset for a prix fixe menu that may include dishes like Beet Pistachio Salad or a salmon with local corn, confit carrots, and garlic and caper bearnaise sauce.
The Barn Kitchen (Palm Springs)
This rustic-chic hideaway at Sparrows Lodge feels like a secret dinner party in the desert. Known for its casual yet elegant meals, The Barn Kitchen puts locally sourced California ingredients front and center. Their menu changes regularly, often including seasonal vegetables, herbs, and fruits from local farms. Try dishes like Shaved Spring Salad with mint pesto, pine nuts, ricotta salata, snap peas, preserved lemon, and arugula or Chorizo-Spiked Zucchini with romesco sauce, almonds, olives, aged ricotta, and crispy chickpeas.
TRIO Restaurant and Bar (Palm Springs)
Colorful, welcoming, and all about community, TRIO is one of the staple restaurants in Palm Springs. Their menu calls out locally sourced ingredients and supports farmers and food artisans throughout the Inland Empire. Whether you’re craving a local greens salad with beets, apples, and pecans or heirloom tomato salad with burrata, chile, arugula, farro, coriander, and basil, you’ll find California’s harvest on full display.
Workshop Kitchen and Bar (Palm Springs)
Award-winning and architecturally stunning, the Workshop Kitchen and Bar stands out in the Palm Springs dining scene. They draw inspiration from local farmers’ markets, building dishes around what’s fresh that week. Guests love the bold flavors, beautiful plating, and clear sense of place—this is California cuisine at its most refined and rooted. The menu changes with the seasons, but a few recent dishes include shaved Brussels sprouts with farro, shaved fennel, peach, toasted almonds, Humboldt Fog cheese, dates, sorrel, and mint, or Diver scallops with patty pan squash, Jimmy Nardello peppers, and pea tendrils.
Whether you’re sipping produce-inspired cocktails, brunching with seasonal flavors, or savoring locally-grown herbs, these ten restaurants in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley are overflowing with fresh, California-grown flavor. And beyond the restaurants, you’ll find farmers’ markets, farm stands, citrus groves, and historic orchards waiting to be explored.
With this list of restaurants in Palm Springs, you’ll have plenty to taste when you visit the Coachella Valley. And, if you are heading north, you’ll want to peek at this list of restaurants and agritourism experiences near Death Valley and Mount Whitney.
This article was written by Aida Mollenkamp, @aidamollenkamp, opening photo by James Collier for California Grown; other photos by Birba’s, Cheeky’s, Beautiful Day, The Barn, and Workshop Kitchen