Johannes has a very unique food niche--contemporary cuisine with an Austrian and Asian flair. Johannes has been hailed by critics as one of the best restaurants in Palm Springs, with reviews that hail the restaurant as "extraordinary" (Zagat, 2007); "highly recommended" (City Search, 2007); "simply the best of the best" (Desert Entertainer). The interior is contemporary with a European flair, as evidenced by the white linens tablecloths, elegant place settings and European art adorning the walls. Among the signature chef's dishes are the wiener schnitzel served with a lemon cranberry jam; grass fed lamb with Dijon mustard sauce and; Scottish salmon with dill butter sauce.
Johannes
196 South Indian Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 778-0017
johannesrestaurants.com
Spencer's Restaurant features American, European and Pacific Rim cuisine and touts itself at the "it" place to be seen in Palm Springs. The ambiance combines stylish elegance with a casual, relaxed vibe. Spencer's was named "best continental restaurant" in 2009 by Desert Magazine. Some of the chef's favorites are Long Island breast of duck with blueberry port reduction; veal chop Milanese with meyer lemon pan sauce and; Dover sole with lemon brown butter sauce. Spencer's also has an extensive wine list focusing on big red wines.
Spencer's Restaurant
701 West Baristo Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 327-3446
spencersrestaurant.com
Europa Restaurant was named by AAA's Westways magazine as "a charming hideaway where you'll feel as if you've been transported to an intimate castle in Europe." The interior has an elegant, medieval feel and an old-world, sophisticated-yet-casual ambiance. The Zagat's Guide said the restaurant is, "a lovely intimate dining room and a beautiful poolside patio with fine food and wonderful service; it's always a delight!" The continental cuisine at Europa is inspired by France, Italy, Spain and Greece. Some of the dinner specialties on the menu include their Filet Europa with olive oil and bordelaise sauce and the Duck Confit with orange honey sauce.
Europa Restaurant
1620 South Indian Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 327-2314
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Miro's Restaurant offers a Mediterranean-themed menu influenced by Slavic, Hungarian, Italian, Greek and German cuisines. Miro's was recently ranked as the number one restaurant, out of 249 in Palm Springs, according to consumer reviewers on Trip Advisor and it has a 90 percent approval rating on Boorah. Miro's was also voted the number one restaurant by the Desert Sun newspaper readers in 2007. Among the specialties on the menu are Bouillabaisse, Budapest Schnitzel, Osso Buco and their Traditional Combo which features goulash, paprikash and cabbage rolls.
Miro's Restaurant
1555 S Palm Canyon Dr.
# H101
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 323-5199
mirospalmsprings.com
