Celebrate Christmas in Palm Springs with a variety of festive dining options that bring holiday joy to the desert oasis. From elegant afternoon teas to indulgent Christmas dinners, local restaurants have curated special holiday menus to make your celebrations memorable. Whether you’re planning a relaxed brunch, a grand dinner, or looking for a pre-cooked turkey to enjoy at home, Palm Springs offers plenty of choices for a festive holiday meal. Here’s a roundup of the top Christmas dining and takeaway options in the area.
Christmas Eve on Tuesday, December 24 this year, followed by Christmas Day on Wednesday, December 25.
Christmas Palm Springs 2024: Restaurant Offerings
This list is not exhaustive and I update the information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, I would recommend contacting them to see what they are offering.
SO.PA at L’Horizon Resort and Spa
SO.PA at L’Horizon Resort and Spa in Palm Springs is offering a 4-course prix-fixe Christmas Eve menu for $95 per person, with an optional $95 wine pairing featuring cellar-selected wines. Reservations require a minimum of two people, and tax and gratuity are additional.
The Purple Room
The Purple Room in Palm Springs is offering a Christmas Eve Jazz Dinner featuring a traditional three-course holiday prix-fixe menu accompanied by live music from the Kevin Tokarz Trio. The dinner is $99 per person, excluding beverages.
French Rotisserie Cafe
French Rotisserie Cafe in Palm Desert is hosting a Parisian-inspired Christmas Eve dinner for $89 per person. The prix-fixe menu includes:
- Hors d’Oeuvres: Terrine de Foie, Escargots, Salade de Cœur de Laitue, or Boudin Blanc
- Main Courses: Salmon with Miso Sauce, Lobster Bouchée, Duck Confit, or Beef Bourguignon
- Desserts: Profiteroles, Chocolate Mousse, or Apple Tart
Cuistot
Cuistot in Palm Desert invites guests to a 4-course prix-fixe Christmas Eve dinner for $103 per person. The dinner is served in a French farmhouse-inspired setting with vaulted beamed ceilings and an award-winning wine list available to enhance the meal.
Vicky’s of Santa Fe
Vicky’s of Santa Fe in Indian Wells is offering a traditional Christmas Eve dinner for $74 per person, featuring a three-course prix-fixe menu. The evening includes live holiday music by the Slim Man Band in the Music Lounge from 5 PM to 8 PM, with reservations required for dining.
Melvyn’s at the Ingleside Estate
Melvyn’s at the Ingleside Estate in Palm Springs is offering a three-course prix-fixe Christmas dinner for $125 per person. The menu features festive classics crafted by the chef.
Lavender Bistro
Lavender Bistro in La Quinta is offering a pre-set holiday prix-fixe menu for $92.50 per person, available on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The Edge Steakhouse
The Edge Steakhouse in Rancho Mirage presents a five-course prix-fixe Christmas dinner for $265 per person. The experience includes wine pairings curated by the sommelier, beginning with an amuse-bouche and complemented by views of the Coachella Valley. This menu is exclusively available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Wally’s Desert Turtle
Wally’s Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage is offering a special pre-set menu for Christmas Eve starting at 3 PM and Christmas Day starting at 1 PM. Half portions are available for children, with reservations required and no à la carte options. Cancellation fees apply if notice is not provided within 48 hours.
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