50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Indian Wells

“Brilliant all around! !!!“

“Great craft beer, Whiskey flights and best burger by far is the Fresno Fig Burger 🍔 Yum!“

“My new favorite spot outside of Palm Springs!
The Sands Hotel team recently managed to snag one of the 3 best bartenders (Ryan Z) in Palm Springs to manage their Pink Cabana cocktail program; Palm Springs loss is most definitely their gain (and worth the short drive).

The space itself is gorgeous; the kind of slightly hidden hotel that you sorta’ have to know about. Enter through the grand double doors into the hotel lobby and through yet another set of doors, and a stunning pool area and restaurant unfold in front of your eyes. The vibe feels a bit like something out of a 1950’s movie. Just as importantly however is the quality of the food and drinks. Spot on!

Now that this unique Indian Wells space has brought in Ryan; it will get even better. I’ve definitely found a new spot worth leaving Palm Springs for.“

“Dinner was great as well as service“

“Patience combined with tenacity and a lot of cash will get you a fantastic lunch & dinner experience. Recommend throwing caution to the wind and sitting at the bar overlooking Stadium 2. Incredible sushi and lychee martinis.“

“This was my first time at Diego’s. I have tried many Mexican restaurants in the 8 years I have lived in Palm Desert and I truly must say the food was excellent, the service from Javier at the bar was welcoming and friendly and the environment was awesome so far as not crazy loud but a nice hum of other guests. I will be back for sure. ❤️“

“Great food, Great music and so much fun!“

“The best family get away, our home away from home for spring break 6 years in a row now!!!! 💜⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Gathering of new found friends. Beautiful weather. It was not yet too hot. Nice shade, slight breeze, lovely views and good food. What more could you ask for? Ah yes, the service was great as well! Sorry, we had such a great time, we forgot to take pictures of the food and surroundings.“

“Very tasty Thanksgiving dinner!! So glad to have found this special eatery!!“

“customer service was excellent, our servers name was Amanda she was very polite not only to us but she greeted all customers with a smile that would enter the restaurant Her customer service skills are great she was very attentive.“

“Los Primos

Total sleeper—easy to overlook, but worth not missing. Whether it’s a solid entrée like the fish or chicken, the birria, or even the ahi salad, everything comes out well-executed and balanced. Not trying to be trendy, just consistently good across the board.

Quiet spot, strong menu, and better than you’d expect. Definitely one to have in the rotation. I’ve only hit them up for dinner, but I can only imagine how great breakfast is here as well.“

“Eight Desert Divas dined at Sí Bon Restaurant in Rancho Mirage on Thursday. We were celebrating one of our own lovely Diva's birthday. We made reservations ahead of time (thankfully) because they were VERY busy. It is a popular place. The service was excellent. The menu was great. They offer a summer menu which includes a three course dinner for $32. They also have a happy hour menu. I ordered the meat loaf dinner and it was delicious and plentiful. Others selected steak with fries, tacos, mussels, and a few other items. There were no complaints at all. They even brought out a birthday chocolate mousse with a candle and 8 individual spoons to honor our birthday girl. Our server was wonderful and he gave us separate checks (which we always appreciate). It was definitely a special night and we highly recommend Sí Bon. Be sure to make reservations ahead of time. You won't be disappointed.“

“The food is fresh and delicious. (Try the beef kabobs!) The large outdoor patio has misters and fans, and faces NE away from the afternoon sun.“

“Great Sushi selection and service“

“Good service and food as always“

“Very friendly staff, very delicious food, great sushi and udons.“

“I wish I had taken pictures. My dad got their soup and he wanted the recipe so in love with this place The servers are amazing. I wish we lived closer to go there everyday We would. It was so good I really wish I could describe how it is It's definitely worth the drive Even if you just stay at a horrible place like agua caliente You go to this place and you'll be 10 times better. It's an experience worth everything and more“

“This place is so good......“

“We miss the buns you used to serve. Why don't you put them on the menu and charge for them? The replacement buns on the menu are NOT nearly as good. Also why did you tae the pork and burger sliders off the menu..they were great Happy Hour/anytime items .“

“Wonderful food. Welcoming and delicious. Tavyn was friendly and professional. Highly recommend. I will be back. Thank you:)“

“Excelent food and service. Ray was fantastic!!!“

“It was all OK... The tri trip and pulled pork was pretty moist. Portions were good and the value of my meal excellent.

The Mac & Cheese didn't dry out and the corn (IMHO) was very very good...couldn't eat the bread which seemed like a basic, grilled hot dog bun.

The worse part are the water cups, so tiny... I had to make 4 trips to the cooler to refill. Hated that part.“

“Consistently delicious with an authentic French menu, and warm and friendly service.“

“Great food and a staple in our little artists/makers community. Junior is an amazing human, and this place is not to be missed. 10/10.“

“Very authentic French cuisine will be back!“

“Great service. Yummy food. Reasonable price.“

“Monse is by far the best server at any food establishment. . She's on top of everything.. she's the reason I go to Denny's in Thousand palms.“

“Absolutley Yeahhhhh. Great breakfast. Friendly people“

“Highly recommend! Good service! Great food! Lovely ambiance! And thanks for being you! 🍕 🥗 ☺️🎄❤️“

“Really nice place for breakfast just off El Paseo - freshly cooked, good service, and a nice vibe. A real antidote to the major chains!“

“Wow! I’m so blown away by this PHENOMENAL pizza place. My new favorite! Staff were awesome and I settled on a Hot Honey Pepperoni. I’m normally not a fan of thick pizzas but this just WORKS. I’ve had GOOD pizzas, but it’s been over a decade since I’ve had an innovative one. These are works of art, very well done. I love the rockabilly vibe too. I’ll be rocking your shirt and spreading the word.“

“Thursday morning. Meeting at 10AM. Coffee first, obviously.

Somebody suggested Louise’s Pantry and honestly… from the outside I almost missed it. Looks more like offices than a breakfast place. Just a sign on the building and that’s about it. I probably drove past it before and never even noticed.

Then you walk in and the whole feeling changes immediately.

Noise. Coffee cups clanking. Older locals talking across tables. Servers flying around the room somehow without making the place feel stressful. Real breakfast spot energy. Not “designed for Instagram” energy. Big difference.

I told the hostess I was waiting for somebody for a business meeting and needed a minute before sitting down. She instantly got it and put us in a quieter corner away from the middle of the room. Small thing, but honestly that already told me enough about this place.

People here pay attention.

And somehow they managed that balance that almost nobody gets right anymore. Nobody bothered us every five minutes, nobody interrupted conversations, nobody hovered around pretending to be attentive. But every single time the coffee got low, somebody appeared. I stopped counting after maybe the fifth refill.

That kind of service is disappearing everywhere now.

Food came out fast. Huge portions too. Not fake “brunch aesthetic” portions where you leave hungry and take photos of flowers on the plate. Real breakfast.

The French toast was honestly ridiculous in the best way. Thick slices, powdered sugar everywhere, crispy edges, bacon on the side. Looked like the kind of breakfast you see in old American movies where somebody’s dad reads the newspaper at the kitchen table. Hard to explain, but yeah… it had that feeling.

The biscuits and gravy with hash browns completely finished me after that. Good way. Heavy breakfast. Comfortable breakfast. I already knew halfway through there was no chance I was finishing everything there.

First time in a while I actually packed food to go.

What surprised me most though wasn’t even the food. It was how relaxed the whole place felt. Nobody trying too hard. Nobody acting trendy. No fake “modern brunch culture” vibe. Just people doing their jobs properly and making customers feel welcome.

Breakfast for two ended up around $57 before tip. Honestly fair. Especially for California at this point.

I’ll 100% come back here.

Not because it’s the fanciest breakfast spot in the desert. It’s not.

It just feels real. And lately that’s becoming weirdly hard to find.“

“A fun and quirky suds stop with friendly staff and patrons. Check out their food truck schedule. They are pooch friendly and the suds are brewed in-house. Highly recommended!!“

“very yummy and great service!“

“great service, friendly staff fun atmosphere“

“Great food and they are wonderful at supporting our hometown community“

“I had the tuna melt. Was really good! A friend got the pancakes, I tried it and it was very tasty with a very homy and traditional feel. Service was good though we felt quite a bit rushed to be at our table, but understandable during the rush breakfast hours!“

“Stopped in for lunch and had the aspen turkey sandwiches. They also gave us a sample blueberry muffin. Jennifer and Melissa were fantastic and the ambiance was positive and upbeat.
Great lil bakery and sandwich stop.
Highly recommended“

“My partner and I ordered 12 tacos and overall enjoyed the experience. The meat tasted fresh and was topped simply with cilantro and onions, the way authentic street tacos should be. My partner especially enjoyed the tacos, and while I thought they were good overall, I found some of the meats a little underseasoned for my taste.

The chicken taco had a fair amount of gristle that hadn’t been trimmed properly, but the sausage, pork, and steak tacos were all enjoyable. As others have mentioned, the salsa was very watery and had an unusual sweetness that wasn’t really to our liking, although the verde sauce was quite good.

The service was excellent—friendly, welcoming, and efficient. The atmosphere is that of a small traditional taco shop and felt authentic, although it doesn’t have much character or ambiance.

Overall, the tacos were fresh and the service was great. Prices were reasonable, although the tacos were a bit on the smaller side. We were a just bit surprised that all of the sauces and chips were charged as extras but maybe thats normal in this area. We did appreciate the lemon wedges and radishes though.“

“Literally a quaint Little Bar in the heart of Palm Desert. Great drinks and a welcoming atmosphere with a down home menu. A touch of the LA music scene is the desert. The burgers are awesome!“

“When in PS, this is the only place for italian food. Reserve early to not be disappointed“

“Great burger and fries. Delicious carne asada burger. 🍔 🍟 🥤 so good!“

“Very good food and fast service .“

“I don’t even know where to start—this place completely blew my expectations. I feel like I finally had real sushi for the first time in a long time. The fish was incredibly fresh, and you can actually taste the quality in every bite. What I appreciated the most is that the rolls weren’t overloaded with rice—they were packed with fish, which made it feel like I was truly getting my money’s worth. You can tell the chef really cares about what they’re putting out. This is officially the only sushi spot I’ll be going to from now on. Highly recommend.“

“First time at El Ranchito PD. Went for a quick lunch and left very satisfied. Ordered a Cali Burrito and a Al Pastor Torta. Both were delicious and the food was a good portion. For a drink I had the best horchata I've had in a while. Highly recommend, thank you for the excellent experience.“

“Staff is so helpful and fun to be with, the cocktails are wonderful and wine is lovely, and the food choices are incredible!“

“Wally's Desert Turtle is renowned for its exceptional service, elegant decor, and high-quality cuisine. The restaurant is celebrated for its fine dining experience, where every detail is meticulously curated to ensure a memorable visit. The ambiance is luxurious, and the dishes are crafted with premium ingredients, reflecting both culinary artistry and attention to detail.“

“Big Rock is not a gimmicky theme restaurant. It is a wealthy Canadian food/logistics entrepreneur’s passion project, built like a rock and roll clubhouse with real money behind it. The food is apparently taken seriously, not treated as an afterthought, and the ambiance is probably the main event. Think upscale, over-the-top, music-memorabilia golf pub rather than a tired chain restaurant with guitars on the wall.“

“I've come here more times than I can count and it's always delicious. There aren't many GOOD vegan options in the Coachella Valley, but the tofu bahn mi from here is superb!! If you're vegan or avoiding dairy you can order a tofu banh mi without mayonnaise. They also have vegan tofu spring rolls with peanut sauce. The lemonade and teas from here are also delicious and refreshing. The staff is always kind and will answer any questions you may have. Overall, this is a lovely spot to get some good food 😋 I highly recommend it to vegans and meat eaters alike.“