50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Palm Desert

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I recently visited Cali Cafe, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere felt vibrant, modern, and welcoming. The outdoor seating area creates a relaxed and cozy vibe, while the interior design is stylish, clean, and perfect for spending quality time with friends or family.

The food is truly impressive. Everything is prepared fresh and served beautifully. The burgers are juicy and flavorful, the pizzas have a perfectly crispy crust with generous toppings, and the salads and sides are fresh and delicious. Their coffee and specialty drinks are also excellent — rich in taste and perfectly crafted. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite or a full meal, the menu offers something for everyone.

The customer service at Cali Cafe stands out as well. The staff is friendly, attentive, and professional. Orders are served quickly, and the team makes sure guests feel comfortable and satisfied throughout their visit.

Cali Cafe is a great place for casual hangouts, family dinners, or even small gatherings. The combination of tasty food, relaxing ambiance, and excellent service makes it a place worth visiting again and again.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for quality food and a great dining experience! ⭐“

“This was a delightful find for our family of vegetarians and carnivores alike. Coming for lunch, the variety to choose from was surprising. A lasting impression was The Primo Bowl which had a delicious dressing that wasn't overpowering. The guacamole was a thumbs up from my husband. The beans I ordered came in a tortilla bowl in which squeezing lime on it was a delightful surprise and flavor for my aunt. Be sure to try the corn dip. That was wonderful and unusual to my family. Everything was obviously fresh and created for a unique twist to make Mexican Food exciting again.“

“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.“

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

“Good service and food as always“

“Very authentic French cuisine will be back!“

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

“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 .“

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

“Si Bon was wonderful! The food and service as a 10/10. I will say, when we arrived, it was EXTREMELY busy. Completely full. The staff was running around taking orders, making drinks, trying to accommodate everyone and every request. Our server was not only our server, but also the bartender for the whole restaurant (I believe)! Food and service took a a few minutes longer than expected, but it was well worth the wait. The restaurant manager checked in on us twice, making sure we were comfortable and happy. Anyone who has ever worked in the service industry would acknowledge how hard these individuals were working. I left completely full on amazing food, and completely impressed on the restaurant staff. 10/10 again. Thank you Si Bon staff and manger. <3“

“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!!“

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

“I went there Friday night because I wanted escargot and a nice glass of French wine 🍷 Happy to say excellent! Service was excellent thank you to your staff“

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

“Great service. Yummy food. Reasonable price.“

“My husband and I just had a wonderful dinner at Guillermo’s and experienced the best freshly made authentic Mexican food. The guacamole was amazing and the salsa was perfectly made. The service was friendly, welcoming and timely. I would highly recommend this restaurant and plan to go there often while we are in town.“

“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.“

“Tasty with real avocado! The owner is amazing and wonderful. Let’s support local business. This business owner is such a hardworking man. He learned his Banh Mi skills from his legit Vietnamese friends in Garden Grove and brought them here in Palm Desert. What an awesome guy! He even makes his personal sauces! I love the mushroom sauce poured on my banh mi. I had that the last time. BEST BANH MI IN TOWN.“

“This is long overdue, but I have enjoyed La Spiga for years. It is one of my favorite restaurants for celebrations and fine dining experiences. The patio is absolutely gorgeous, the entire team is so kind, welcoming and do an impeccable job elevating your dining experience. Their food is fantastic. My personal favorite is the white truffle pasta. I have gotten many of my friends and clients hooked on that pasta. Needless to say, if you’re looking for a fine dining experience with a bit of old school charm, and a team of really kind and good humored people, I highly recommend La Spiga.“

“We went last night for happy hour and had a delicious charcuterie tray and bottle of wine. The staff is welcoming and the place has a cool vibe. We will definitely return next time we visit.“

“The staff were friendly and attentive- the food was absolutely delicious - the experience was top-notch and we highly recommend to anyone who wants a nice relaxed dinning experience! And their cocktails are yum!!!“

“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!“

“Keedy’s Fountain & Grill is the best restaurant experience I had. We were able to seat ourselves immediately and our server was happy. She took our order within five minutes of us sitting and frequently checked up on us and refilled drinks. I never went to a restaurant that runs food so quickly, our food came out at least five minutes after we ordered and everything was fresh, hot, and well seasoned. Honestly you get more than you pay for here, although the restaurant was packed our server didn’t rush us or appear overwhelmed, and our delicious food came out quickly with no problems. Additionally, the atmosphere was very old fashioned and comforting. 10/10 dining experience I will be coming back for more yummy breakfasts again.“

“This restaurant is truly special. Their Thanksgiving spread and service were incredible and we could easily see that they all work as a family not just co workers. They gave my Dad’s girlfriend a wonderful spread of birthday desserts, the whole restaurant sang to her and they even had football going for the Ravens fans next to us! The chef personally came to talk with us and I’d like to give a special shout out to Gina. One of the best servers I’ve ever had at a restaurant. I hope we make it back soon!“

“Best Italian dining in Palm desert! Cozy and friendly atmosphere with high quality and originally italian made dishes!“

“Elio and Luba are beyond wonderful. The intimacy of the restaurant is wonderful. The food on the menu or on the specials list was delicious. Luba and Elio perform as if they are making dinner just for you!!! Will go back many times after this first experience dining with them last night. This will become our go to Italian restaurant in the Desert. Thank you, Luba & Elio. 🥂🥂“

“We came back for the Oysters Rockefeller, which we remembered fondly from several years ago. They did not disappoint!“

“El Rodeo is a hidden gem on San Pablo in Palm Desert. We had the chilaquiles, verde omelet, tostada carnitas, and enchiladas — all fresh and delicious. The carnitas were especially tender and juicy. Great margaritas, good beer and wine selection, and super friendly and helpful staff. We’ll definitely be back!“

“I was craving some real pizza that I could sink my teeth into - not that thin crust that everyone has. Black Cat did not disappoint! Best pizza I've found in the desert. Thank you!“

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

“We originally came because of finding you on the Upside app. Little did we know……Wow! Such an amazing meal and awesome service! Arturo was our server and was on top of his game. The Lasagna “Bolognase” was out of this world. Very rich and flavorful. The homemade sausage….out of this world! My wife had The penne with red and white sauce. Again….delicious! We will be back!“

“Great food! Great atmosphere!“

“The one in Palm Desert is good. Nice restaurants and area. Delicious food.“

“Highly recommend. Christmas Eve was delicious. The food was yum. The mimosas were refreshing. The ambiance was festive. The service was perfect. Thank you. Merry Christmas and happy new year! 🎊 🤶“

“Great food, nice presentation, attentive service, we’ll be back.“

“Always delicious. I live in the bay area and come to this restaurant when I'm in the palm springs/desert area..sushi is fresh and prepared by experienced sushi masters. Service is attentive and friendly. They even gave me a surprise birthday ice cream! Arigatou gozaimasu“

“We came on a pretty busy holiday weekend but we're super impressed. Everyone on staff worked hard to offer an exceptional experience to the guest, and that's exactly what we got. The food came out fast and everything tasted great. The drinks by Hunter awesome. Dana the manager was busy and still took time to greet us and make sure we were satisfied. We were, thus highly recommend this Islands for a casual, comfortable dining experience.“

“Very clean, classic courteous-service. Fun robotic server gives a niche experience.
The Pork Broth is delicious, tight noodles, fresh onions, bean sprouts and saffron add great texture and flavor dimensions the soy sauce egg is amazing adding flavor and protein. Perfect balanced experience. You are also able to create your own or add toppings to menu selections for a fuller or more customized portions.“

“We had lunch special (sausage parmigiana and spaghetti meat sauce) each, then took home a large pizza. Generous amount for the price (less than $10 for lunch) and food is okay! I liked the atmosphere. The staff are very nice, and the restaurant is super clean. Large pizza (Mario’s special) is only $24.“

“muy deliciosa comida y un ambiente agradable !!!!!!“

“This place is the BEST RAMEN IN THE VALLEY!! If you have patience with the owners as in tradition it pays off, good atmosphere and good food, if you ever try the private karaoke so much fun with family !! The spicy pork ramen SPICY AND DELICIOUS! The ginger salad is fresh and delicious!!.. Itadakimasu!! Enjoy“

“Amazing food and service. We enjoyed everything thoroughly. Our waiter, Kohl, was extremely attentive to our every need. Darrell, the manager, came by to make sure we were satisfied. We will definitely be back.“

“We absolutely love it here. It is hands down, everybody in the families favourite spot. It is our first stop every time we land in PS. The food is so fresh and high quality, the service is beyond amazing. They have taken the time to get to know everyone’s orders by heart and even started carrying diet coke just for us. 10/10!“

“Incredible food and wonderful service“

“We ordered off the Happy Hour menu and I have to say the portion sizes were very good. The linguini puttanesca and spaghetti bolognese were both very authentic with the right ingredients and consistency. Add red pepper flakes if you want it spicier. The eggplant parmigiana was excellent! Well cooked and very authentic. It is hard to get this dish right and Mamma Gina did.

We were sat a dirty table and even though we asked for it to be cleaned they only gave it a superficial wipe. We just moved to a different table. It is a little loud. In spite of this we will definitely return the food is that good.“

“Here to rave about the massive ahi tuna stack I devoured here during happy hour. The fish was fresh and delicious. The hot wings were also huge and juicy with the perfect amount of crisp to them. Not a wiggly or overcooked chicken wing in sight. All staff we encountered were friendly and very helpful when it came to choosing the best from the menu. So many great options on the happy hour menu you cant go wrong“

“Everything was so yummy and the service was so attentive! Great experience all around. Had a wait time but we’ll worth it.“

“Possibly the best family-oriented mexican restaurant on the Palm Desert strip. A warm and understanding service staff, as well as terrific music in the evenings that allows the kids to dance and go a little crazy. You've got to hand it to Las Casuelas Cafe, they've kept the music going in Palm Desert. And their serving sizes should be considered large. With a roomy climate controlled porch, it's never uncomfortable. Yup, it can get busy. But I've watched the staff handle hungry chaotic crowds perfectly. That takes experience and a staff that has worked together many years. This certainly must be a tribute to the owner of the restaurant; who really is committed not only to his restaurant, but the community that it serves. But honestly, It comes down to the guacamole, doesn't it? Las Casuelas Cafe has the best!“

“I drink beer all over the world and this brewery offers a wonderful range. Every beer is not for everyone but I promise they have one for you. Service was perfect. Had a Cesar salad with blackened fish. May have to come back tomorrow 😊“

“We enjoyed 2 appetizers, Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, and Dumplings. Chicken was nice and moist. Dumplings plump and delicious. One diner had Beef Fried Rice w/o Bean Sprouts. He gave that a 7/10. I had the Pad Thai with 2 Shrimp and Chicken. unfortunately the sauce had a fishy flavor I don't recall it having before. And, the chicken looked good but was dry. 4/10. Service excellent and very pleasant. Our bill for 2 was $60 plus tip.“