Food & drink
PalmSpots keeps this list short on purpose — rooms we would send a friend to, with the patio and happy-hour details that matter in the desert.
American · Indio · $$$
An enormous ranch-styled restaurant with waterfalls, patios and a mesquite grill. Jackalope Ranch is an American spot in Indio. Prices sit in the upper-mid range. Served here: brunch, lunch, dinner. There is a patio. Kids are comfortable here. Best for groups, festival weekends.
American · Indio · $$
Date shakes, date-crusted salmon and a garden patio inside the historic date farm. Shields Date Garden Cafe is an American spot in Indio. Prices sit in the mid range. Served here: breakfast, brunch, lunch. There is a patio. Kids are comfortable here. Best for date shakes, lunch stop.
