Arnold Palmer's Restaurant

I loved my meal at Arnold Palmer. It’s upscale in an approachable way. you can tell the real Palm Springs locals go there. The service was great and warm, and the food was so tasty. The menu had a wide selection, something for everyone. It’s on the expensive side, but the portions were huge and everything was delicious. The burger was excellent, with great fries too. Our favorite was the pork chop, which came with mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus with a delicious sweet apple sauce on top. The pork was perfectly cooked and one of the best pork chops I have ever had. For dessert we got the butter cake, which was chef’s kiss. The patio is gorgeous. such a vibe, covered in palm trees. You really feel like you’re in a desert oasis. It’s also great for large parties. Will definitely be coming back here!

Aside the food being really good, cocktails yummy, service excellent (thank you Jose), and the vibe awesome, the guitarist is the main attraction. He def made our night with all our ridiculous requests. He played everything from yacht rock to Taylor Swift. Tip the musician people, and tip BIG!

We all agreed that the food was terrible! Nothing tasted fresh. We all ate the bread since the ribs, the steak and the fish weren’t good at all . It almost tasted like an old buffet. Too bad because I was hoping to like this place

One of my favorites. A bit pricey, but the patio seating with the live music makes it a great experience. Make sure you spend some time in the trophy room.

Can’t get enough of this place. Inside is very nice however, outside is SPECTACULAR!! Reservations for outside seating can be difficult so, plan ahead. It’s worth it!

Food was bad, just Sea bass and some parts of Cauliflower steak was eatable!!! Too expensive for those food quality!!!!

Fantastic food with amazing service. I chose this restaurant to propose to my fiance. It was a perfect location. The atmosphere was perfect. The staff were amazing and always there when you need anything. My fiance said the steak was the best she'd ever had. While it's not inexpensive, it's well worth the money and we'll definitely return. I highly recommend it for a wonderful romantic evening or any other occasion.

We all shared the tempura green beans appetizer. The chili lemon dipping sauce was so good. Excellent starter. I had the braised prime beef short ribs. Served with mashed potatoes and crispy fried leeks. This meal surpassed any expectations. Highly recommend. My daughter had the double cut pork chop. She said it was yummy and the apple chutney was delicious. They worked with my daughter’s dairy allergy and gave her a baked potato instead of mashed potatoes. The potato was so big she shared it. We were there on New Years Eve and the service was excellent. The staff was friendly and attentive. Plus we had a birthday at our table who was given complimentary cake and ice cream. This is a great restaurant for any occasion. If you are an Arnold Palmer fan they have a room filled with memorabilia.

SHORT ANSWER: Yes, a great option no matter where your are in the desert. Make reservations, but the bar area is also very nice. This is just an updated review for Q4 2025. LOCATION: Amazing corner location, parking is a bit weird. You can valet park at the door or self park but it can be a hike so drop off those who don't want to walk. FACILITY: First Class, professional in layout and set up. MENU: Everything you could want and if you don't see it, ask for it. This is a professional level kitchen so getting things the way you want it, and your happiness is key. FOOD PREP: Always great, you can tell the chef takes great care in serving perfect. FOOD QUALITY: Has been pretty good. Nothing incredible but the level of incredible in the desert has a very high bar. Everything we've ordered in our 20 or so visits has been veery good. LIBATIONS: Fun, and reasonable considering where you are at. Sitting outside enjoying a beverage listening to live music as the sun dips down below the Santa Rose mountains is pretty special. WAITSTAFF: Most have been here for years or decades, so if you arrive early maybe you can find some entertaining stories from your waitperson. OVERALL VALUE: Expensive but worth every dollar. It is all an experience and it has been one of our favorite spots. No matter if you golf or even know who Arnold is or his legacy, this is a must try. TIP: Bring a sweater or something to keep warm if you're sitting outside in November to March, it can get a bit cool. Choose outside, it just seems special.

The service by Valerie and the bus boys along with the the atmosphere was outstanding. Overall I would rate it 3.8 all things considered. The food is another story especially for the price . 4 drinks was about $100 with tax and tip included. Complimentary bread and butter was nice since some places are charging but the Thai calamari's apprizer was not good at all. It arrived at our table about 2 minutes after we ordered just barely warm like it was sitting around. It also was all crust and not much calamari. My husband loved his fish with corn risotto . My chicken parm with house made marinara needed seasoning and mom's ravioli and shrimp diner was just ok . The portions were large and the quality seemed nice but overall the taste needs improving. We enjoyed the banana split for $18 ,but I think 31 flavors is a tad better. Overall it was a nice experience but for $300 for three people I don't think the value is there.

Shout out to this fabulous restaurant... from the ever vigilant GM Dustin the always effervescent and welcoming hostesses and the really best bartenders in the valley, Caesar Ozzie Felicia and Carlos who in unison always make for a perfect evening.... Then of course you add in Mark the best musician along with excellent food, have the prime rib, you have a most enjoyable and memorable evening ..thank you Arnold Palmer for maintaining your standards as it is not an easy thing to do in this of all businesses

We go there whenever in Palm Springs area. Very tasty food. We shared the Cioppini yummy. Maia shared the pork chops yummy. Good size portions. Service is very pleasant. Marty had an Arnold Palmer. Wish they had this restaurant in Las Vegas. Would be a great addition and fit right in.

Romantic and beautiful ambience outdoor sitting is the best. They have music on Saturday evening. The food is amazing as usual. We ordered various dishes from steak to fish to vegetables... all cooked to perfection. Customer service is great as well. Everyone is friendly. Free Valet. A must visit for sure.

This is always a top-tier experience when in La Quinta. We planned to grab a drink and light food before a concert at Acrisure Arena and didn't have reservations. We hoped to sit at the bar, but it was full. Lucky for us, they had a dining room table available and gladly accommodated us. We ordered cocktails, a mixed salad and shared a filet for dinner with bread service. Our waiter was wonderful and attentive, food was served swiftly and the atmosphere was great. This is on the pricey side because our bill was $130 for one filet, shared salad and two drinks, so be aware, but it was worth it for the service, ambiance and quality of food. We will definitely be back.

Raised prices such as martini for $17 and filet for $64....food and outdoor ambience nice but priced out of return. No Halibut on menu after viewing online

Great service. Consistent Food. Arguably the best patio in La Quinta. Tons of incredibly cool memorabilia. Arnold Palmer's Restaurant is a must visit.

Prime Rib - 10/10. This was SO delish. Cooked perfect. Horseradish cream was perfect for me (cleared up my nose lol) while the hubs liked the au jus more. Mashed potatoes were poor quality in my opinion (they either use russet or it's powdered which I find hard to believe they use powdered potato). Tip: yellow or gold potato would be so much better for a sweeter and more flavorful mashed potato. Short Rib Gnocchi - 4/10. The short ribs was good, the gnocchi was cooked perfectly. It was the sauce that did me in. I'm pregnant and can't stand the smell or flavor of tomato sauce right now and made the mistake of forgetting my temporary aversion... but even my husband said it was just too heavy of a sauce. I wish I had ordered anything else. Cesar salad - 10/10. Great dressing, fresh romaine. No complaints. Mocktail - perfect. Not too sweet. Tasted so refreshing. Affogato - 9/10. Would have been a 10/10 but we didn't get the experience of pouring over the espresso ourselves lol. I know, that sounds picky... but it is what it is. Oh and the onion rings... if I could give 11/10 I would. These were by far my favorite onion rings ever. Perfectly breaded and fried. Not greasy, not too much breading. Just delish. Even took the remainder to - go and hours later they weren't soggy and the kids demolished them. That's how good they were!

Arnold Palmer's was my favorite dinner on my Palm Springs golf trip this past spring. The staff is so kind and the vibes are high. Make a reservation, go a little early and grab a drink at the bar. Martini, Shrimp cocktail, ribeye

Absolutely love this place. I've been here twice over the past 18 months while visiting friends. Enjoyed dinner on the outside patio which is great and it also features live music! The food and beverages are also excellent as is the service. Everything on the menu rocks! It's a must visit if you are in the area!

We recently had dinner at Arnold Palmer's. We secured the last reservation for the evening and were seated next to a very loud group. It was obviously a three generation family, and the young boys could not sit still. We asked to be moved and after 15 minutes, Amanda was able to reshuffle a few tables and put us in a separate dining room. Arnold Palmer is an old school fine dining establishment. It was welcome to see their clientele still taking Time to present themselves wearing cocktail attire and sports coats. The food was very well prepared. We split a salad and they were very gracious in the presentation of these splits. Ordering a New Your, it was One of the best steaks I've had at a restaurant. I have found it's very difficult to get a better piece of meat outside of our home. But This kitchen sent out a perfectly prepared New York Grass fed prime steak that I will look forward to ordering again. Amanda was very excited to meet us and truly impressed us by listening to our suggestions of adding additional wines from the old county. They presented a very comprehensive Wine list if you feel California is the best wine region. We were truly looking for a Bordeaux or Italian Tuscans. Amanda acknowledge that they do not carry those and they have been asked by other clients as well. She was happy when I suggested that possibly we could bring a bottle and that she does have clients that feel comfortable doing the same. If you desire an elegant dining experience, don't be surprised to find reservations are needed. Most likely days in advance. It is worth the effort. Cheers.

OUTSTANDING....simply put, is the best way to describe this place! The patio seating is so comfortable and inviting as is the lounge area. The menu give your a wide array of choices. Flavors are fantastic. Wine selections are plentiful and the service can NOT be beat!

We hosted our rehearsal dinner at Arnold Palmer's and it was one of the highlights of our wedding weekend. If you're considering this spot for a special event, we can't recommend it enough. We had 22 guests and started the evening with a 45-minute cocktail reception on the patio. There were high-top tables set up for mingling, a beautifully styled appetizer table, and a separate drink station. It gave our guests time to connect and ease into the evening before dinner. Dinner was served at one long table, timed perfectly with sunset. The setting felt warm, relaxed, and celebratory. Live music plays on the patio in the evenings, and it added such a great atmosphere without ever feeling too loud or distracting. The patio itself is gorgeous. It's surrounded by lush desert landscaping, which creates a private and peaceful feel. What really stood out to me was the lighting. Between the uplighting on the plants, the natural light from sunset, and the soft candle glow on the tables, everything looked magical. I'm pretty picky about lighting and ambiance, and it completely exceeded my expectations. Amanda, who oversees events at Arnold Palmer's, was wonderful to work with from beginning to end. She was organized, thoughtful, responsive, and just a genuinely kind and fun person. It felt like she truly cared about our event, and everything came together so smoothly thanks to her. Rebecca was our server that night and she was absolutely fantastic. She was attentive, friendly, and perfectly timed with every course and drink refill. Several guests commented on how great she was. The food was excellent, just as it always is here. Everything came out perfectly prepared and paced, and the service from the whole team was top-notch. If you're looking for a beautiful, well-run, and inviting space to host a dinner or celebration, Arnold Palmer's is a fantastic choice. We're so glad we chose it for our rehearsal dinner. It was everything we hoped for and more.

Vodka Martini average at best. Food Good, NOT GREAT. Prices completely out of control. 4 people $600 with 20% Tip. Will never go back.

Beautiful restaurant in heart of downtown La Quinta. The food is excellent, the halibut was light and tasty with risotto and a touch of lemon, delicious!! Mojito mock tail was really refreshing. The most special part of the evening was sitting outside and enjoying the beautiful weather and the live music. Service is top notch. Amazing dining experience

Great food, great atmosphere, background live music! Possibly the nicest patio dining in the desert. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening

We dined at Arnold Palmer's on Thursday night. Beautiful evening! The music was enjoyable. The food & service outstanding. Thank you Cory!

Iconic with a lot of photos of the man himself inside! Food was great (scallops for me, great calamari and yellowtail) and next time I'll have to try the prime rib they're known for!

Incredible. Me and my wife went here while we were on our 1 year anniversary trip. The atmosphere was great. The food was unreal. Our server, Marco, was the best! Highly recommend.

Another amazing dinner at Palmer's for us on 12/31/2024 New Year's Eve. Fantastic service in the bar area from Val. Thanks again. Thank you Becca. Todd R.

We had my wife's 70 birthday party at Arnold Palmers. The food was excellent!! Amanda did an outstanding job making sure everyone had drinks through out the whole night. I would highly recommend Arnold Palmers for a private party.

9/23 Birthday dinner at 7:30pm on the patio. Beautiful atmosphere & not crowded (Monday night). Delicious, high-quality food. Good service. The acoustic live music was nice also. Definitely recommend. For appetizers we had the date & bacon skerwers, & the burrata with tomatoes both were delicious. Entrees: NY Steak, Scallops, Mahi Mahi. Dessert: flourless chocolate cake

Always an excellent experience. Great food and service. Hosts, valet, bartender all very pleasant. We go every year for birthday celebration.

Loved the patio and live entertainment experience with beautiful mountain views of La Quinta. We had the Thai Chili Calamari and Bacon Wrapped Dates, both were excellent. We shared the larger prime rib, at first I was disappointed that they wouldn't sub the mashed potatoes but they were excellent. We ordered a side of Brussel sprouts as well which were perfectly seasoned and grilled. Cocktails wise we had a Paloma and an Old Fashioned. They were beautifully garnished and ample liquor. We aren't huge wine drinkers but they do have a diverse wine selection. Loved our experience and will definitely be back.

This restaurant is top notch! We sat out on the patio and they had live music. They had heaters, so it was pleasant on a cool evening. Our food was delicious. We had excellent service. We will definitely go back!

The manager changed the lakers game that has been on for 2 hours to a golf channel. I understand this is a hold owned restaurant but feel it could have been handled much better. Should have had our on the golf channel already and lakers game in side monitors. The manager Dustin should have thought about this and it beforehand and would not have bee an issue at all . Seems like Dustin has been a little too comfortable in his position too long and has lost sight of view to completely operate a restaurant. Great service from Efren.

Pork chop top notch. Service from valet to bus boy was great. Ambiance also great. Would definitely recommend and will be back once in the desert

Based on the reviews I thought this might be a good choice for our visit here in PD. The outdoor patio, live music and cocktails were great. Briana was our server. Asked twice for lemon slices before getting them. Asked her if Cesar salad was big enough to split, she said yes, we serve large portions here. Salad was quite small. We would have each ordered one. We decided to split the pork chop as she said it is juicy and tender. Was dry and overcooked. When we got our check, it was someone else's check for nearly twice our bill. Glad I checked!!! If we come back, it would probably be just cocktails and appetizers.

The food was amazing! OMG! Our party of 4 had a great time. Wait staff is attentive with water, bringing your meal out hot, and pouring our wine we brought. The place is filled with pictures of Arnold throughout his career. Some very amazing shots. Words alone can't describe this place. It is a must stop when visiting the Coachella Valley. You won't be disappointed.

This is the epitome of a classy restaurant, especially when you want to impress guest. The ambience is just stunning. The member of The of Arnold Palmer is spectacular. The food and drinks are some of the best I've had and the entertainment is just perfect for the setting. This is a must go to for a special evening! if I could give this restaurant six stars I would.

There are restaurants in the desert that pretend to be fine dining then there is Arnold Palmer's. Simply amazing. Food, staff, service - five stars from top to bottom.

Went here based on a recommendation and was not disappointed! The dinner was delicious! We shared a shrimp cocktail and French onion soup, both were worth every penny. The lamb was some of the best I have ever had! My husband enjoyed the meatloaf. We shared a dessert to end the evening. When we return to the area, we will definitely be going back!

Arnie's is absolutely fabulous. Love that high quality grass fed beef is available, but everything on the menu stellar (said the passionate cook and legendary food snob). Best prime rib in the history of the world. All the cool Arnold photos and memorabilia very special, but as lovely as the interior is, sitting outside looking at the gorgeous mountains and listening to the classy music our favorite!

Truly enjoyed the patio & music. Corey our server was spot on. Cannot beat great ambiance, great service and excellent food! Wonderful time. The man playing guitar song choices were mixed all great and provided atmosphere and memories!

Celebrating our 1st year anniversary in La Quinta this weekend and knew we had to make a stop here. It didn't disappoint! The outdoor patio atmosphere is lively and very pretty, with live entertainment (he takes requests too). We enjoyed dinner over a nice bottle of Pinot Noir, and our waiter was attentive, offering suggestions as we went. We had the Hamachi Sashimi and Brussels Sprouts for appetizers, and my husband had the surf and turf special while I opted for a caesar salad. All of the food was well flavored and we both enjoyed our meal. We ended the evening sharing a banana split. It was a perfect evening, we will definitely hit this spot again on our next trip to La Quinta.

Every thing went well !! Service, food , etc. Room. was too small for our group ! Drinks were good also too small !!

Ambiance: perfection Service: perfection (thank you Katelyn) Food: perfection (hats off to the chef) Wine: perfection Was easy to delightfully enjoy our time at APs with their superb attention to detail. When we mentioned it was our wedding anniversary we were surprised with a flourless chocolate cake that was outstanding. We trusted our server's (Katelyn) recommendation and she was on point. This was our most delectable meal after a week about town during our visit from Missouri & Oklahoma. So glad we were able to get reservations.

Everything about Arnold Palmer's is 5 stars. Service, ambiance, decor, food, drink, etc! Great wine selection, reasonable priced food, and great menu. The Palmer memorabilia throughout the restaurant is so cool to go look at. The meatloaf is so incredible, as was the peanut butter tarte desert. Our new favorite go spot in La Quinta!

Went recently and had the prime rib with baked potato and corn - it was absolutely amazing. Prime rib was cooked to perfection along with a side of fresh horseradish. Always a great experience here at this restaurant. They have a special room with all of the memorabilia you can check out. 10/10

Absolutely 5 stars all the way! Atmosphere, Food definitely fine dining not skimping. Servers top notch! Our favorite! Above Ruth C.

100% outside patio. They have misters. There was a guitarist. Not sure if that is every night. Yummy food. Beautiful atmosphere. Look forward to returning

Everything is always excellent when we eat here. The service is always outstanding, the food is consistently delicious, atmosphere is beautiful. They went above and beyond last night to accommodate my friend last night who had just been discharged from the hospital and had many dietary restrictions...so kind of the chef. They made it a nice evening for her. So grateful to the staff.

Great food and ambiance. Our waiter was quick and amicable. Highly recommend this spot for a nice and elegant night out. We went later in the evening, and there was live music in the outside eating space.

Arnold Palmer's has been on my list for awhile now. I brought my parents here for their 28th anniversary and it did not disappoint! Quality service is a rarity these days, but the service here is top notch and reminiscent of days past. If you are fortunate to have Brianna as your server, you will have a magical experience guaranteed! The patio is amazingly beautiful and was everything I imagined the ambiance to be along with a wonderful live jazz guitar musician. Finally, the food was excellent. I would give it a 4/5 only because it wasn't necessarily a unique menu. However, all of the dishes we had were prepared well with quality ingredients (date and bacon skewers, french onion soup, double cut pork chop, center cut filet, and meatloaf). Be sure to save room for dessert...the peanut butter torte was heavenly!!!

Super great spot for dining! Excellent food and service! The outdoor patio is spectacular!

My husband and I really love this place, we love listening Mark play the guitar while eating, the food is fabulous, and the atmosphere is romantic. Usually our dinning experience is perfect at AP, but last night there was a table of dads with their under 8 year old daughters. It was cute to see dads having a daddy daughter night, but what wasn't cute was the dads letting the girls run around being loud and generally destroying the mood. All this while the manager just stood there not 5 feet away and said nothing. At one point 3 of the girls were dancing around directly behind my husband and bumped into a heater, it just moved slightly but during that second I was terrified they were going to knock it into may husband and our table. You know, when you pay that kind of money for a nice dinner you'd like to enjoy it without being at a playground.

The date and bacon skewers are great. The blueberry mash drink was way too strong for me. And the first time we had the green beans they were good the first time. But not so good the second time we had them. This time I had the bbq spare ribs appetizer as my entree and it was perfect because I was not as hungry

Very very good. Was a great experience. The medium rare plus was 10/10. A+ experience