At the east end of the Coachella Valley, La Quinta combines the best of Greater Palm Springs with a more relaxed and secluded lifestyle. Nestled into the mountain cove and featuring spa resorts and destinations like Old Town, it’s the perfect place to enjoy the unadulterated lure of desert life.
With winter temperatures in the 70s on the coolest days, the Coachella Valley is a genuine oasis. Whatever your plans for the desert, you’ll want to do it outdoors. Sample all the best La Quinta has to offer with these outdoor dining hotspots.
Here are a few of our recommendations:
Lavender Bistro
Enjoy their romantic ambiance on their outdoor patio with beautifully lit trees and intimate dining. This restaurant is one of our favorites for its cuisine and ambiance. Recommend dressing up and enjoying their live music!
Adobe Grill
Come for the Margaritas, stay for the mariachi music and their amazing dishes! We love to go to the La Quinta Resort and sit outside by the water fountain and the music. Adobe Grill is known for their amazing margaritas with over 100 Tequilas to choose from. The vintage adobe architecture offers an alluring invitation for you to enjoy sumptuous Oaxacan cuisine and libations alongside live mariachi music, a traditional Oaxacan motif, and a towering double-sided fireplace.
Heirloom Craft Kitchen
One of the newer restaurants in La Quinta, Heirloom is casual with a wonderful location! Tucked closer to PGA West this casual dining restaurant sources the finest ingredients and crafts them into vibrant California dishes. We love to enjoy it for lunch or dinner! While the food is elevated, the atmosphere is casual: you order at the counter and take a seat either inside or on their newly constructed outdoor patio.
La Quinta Cliffhouse
This well-loved restaurant is nestled into the side of a mountain, making it the most unique outdoor dining spot in the valley. It’s so unique that many patrons have snapped photos of curious Bighorn sheep while dining. The menu showcases classic American cuisine with the freshest seafood selections in the valley along with hearty steaks and chops.
Fortun’s Kitchen + Bar
Looking for contemporary cuisine with tons of amazing options? This casual American eatery features a menu packed with a diverse array of options. The indoor courtyard offers the best of both worlds: air conditioning when you need it and a retractable roof that offers a view of the stars. A great happy hour place to try their salads or gluten-free pizzas!
We love trying new restaurants and exploring all that our desert cities have to offer. Which La Quinta restaurants do you enjoy? Let us know!
