It can sometimes be a bit of a challenge finding a restaurant that is kid-friendly. Said considerations are whether a restaurant has a kid’s menu and a welcoming atmosphere and if there are kid-friendly facilities such as high chairs and kiddy cutleries. When you are on a family vacation in say, Palm Springs, California, finding something delicious should not be a battle. Palm Springs is a swanky desert resort city in the Sonoran Desert, Southern California. It’s home to Indian Canyons and the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. While there are a great many fine dining establishments in this city, not all of them are suitable for families with children. Because we at Trip101 want you to have the most relaxed holiday ever, we have done our research and come up with a list of the top kid-friendly restaurants in Palm Springs, California!
1. Lulu California Bistro
Lulu California Bistro is a bright and cheerful restaurant that will lift the entire family’s spirits the moment you enter. The spacious restaurant is adorned with colourful artwork and eye-catching installations that will keep the kids occupied. It also has a section on their menu that is specially dedicated to the little ones. Kids under the age of 12 can choose from a menu of comfort foods such as scrambled eggs, pepperoni pizzas, and pastas. All kids’ orders come with a drink and one scoop of vanilla ice cream to round off the meal on a sweet note.
Lulu California Bistro
Address: 200 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
Website: Lulu California Bistro
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 8am - 10pm; Fri - Sun: 8am - 12am
2. John's Restaurant
John’s Restaurant in Palm Springs serves classic American fare like burgers, sandwiches, and all-day breakfasts. This casual diner is a great place for families with children as all the familiar favourites can be ordered off the menu while the Tex-Mex section lets parents introduce new foods gradually to the kids. The portions here are also huge, making sharing ideal for parents and children. John’s Restaurant is also popular with families as the atmosphere is welcoming and the waitstaff genuinely seem to like their little customers!
John's Restaurant
Address: 900 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
Website: John’s Restaurant
Opening hours: Sun - Mon: 7am - 8pm; Tue - Sat: 7am - 9pm
3. Las Casuelas Terraza
Las Casuelas Terraza is a Mexican restaurant that has been owned and run by the same family for four generations. The cheerful Mexican atmosphere will keep the whole family entertained. Kids will love the drama of a sizzling plate of fajitas and the sweet corn tamales, which are seasonally made from the freshest Californian produce. For parents, kick back with one of Las Casuelas Terraza’s famed frozen margaritas as you watch the kids chow down. Look out for Kids Night Out in summer as well. This event, which has been held for the past 16 years, lets kids play games and win prizes every Wednesday evening for about a month!
Las Casuelas Terraza
Address: 222 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
Website: Las Casuelas Terraza
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri: 11am - 11pm; Sat - Sun: 10am - 11pm
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4. Kaiser Grille
Kaiser Grille is a restaurant in Palm Springs that was founded in 1992. This food joint focuses on sourcing and serving all-natural, hormone-free, as well as wild and sustainable food, built around the conviction that fresh food in its natural form is the healthiest. As much as possible, they are committed to using organic and locally sourced ingredients. You can be sure that you and your kids will eat well at Kaiser Grille. Kids will enjoy the wide range of pizzas that come with many different toppings from Hawaiian to Italian. They even have a “Pizza Your Way” option, letting diners - especially kids - choose their favourite pizza toppings!
Kaiser Grille
Address: 205 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
Website: Kaiser Grille
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:30am - 9pm; Fri - Sun: 10am - 10pm
5. Ruby's Diner
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Ruby’s Diner is a fun restaurant where you can bring your kids for a taste of good old America in the swinging forties. Serving classic American diner fare like all-day breakfasts, burgers, fries, chilis, and milkshakes, they have something for everyone. Kids especially will have a great time at Ruby’s Diner because they can get the Shake of the Month, which changes regularly. Parents with kids who are 12 years old and under, take note. Every Tuesday is Tuesday Family Night, so kids eat for free from 4 pm until closing!
Ruby's Diner
Address: 155 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
Website: Ruby’s Diner
Opening hours: Sun - Wed: 7am - 9pm; Thu - Sat: 7am - 10pm
6. Elmer's Restaurant
Elmer’s Restaurant is a comfortable and friendly restaurant where you can bring the whole family. The highlight of eating here is getting to taste the famous buttermilk pancakes. The recipe is rumoured to be locked up in a vault, which is just how top-secret it is! They believe in using premium and fresh ingredients for all the home-cooked favourites on their menu. Kids will be thrilled to tuck into the gigantic pancakes served up piping hot by the warm and friendly waitstaff.
Elmer's Restaurant
Address: 1030 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, United States
Website: Elmer’s Restaurant
Opening hours: 6am - 9pm (daily)
7. La Perlita Mexican Food
La Perlita Mexican Food is another great family-owned restaurant, this time specialising in Mexican cuisine from the Guadalajara, Jalisco region. The restaurant is committed to using local and hand-picked ingredients that are made fresh daily. Everything is house-made, including the salsas and sauces. They also have a kids’ menu that features a bean and cheese burrito as well as chicken quesadilla that can also be made vegetarian. Kids who are trying Mexican food for the first time can be eased into this cuisine with these very kid-friendly dishes that are familiar yet slightly different!
La Perlita Mexican Food
Address: 901 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264, United States
Website: La Perlita Mexican Food
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10am - 8pm (closed on Sun)
8. Rick's Restaurant & Bakery
Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing
Rick’s Restaurant & Bakery has been a Palm Springs fixture since the early nineties. This Cuban-style family diner is a favourite among locals for its straightforward yet tasty breakfasts. There is a kids’ menu here as well, though faced with so many choices, it won’t be a surprise if your kids decide to order off the main menu instead. They will also enjoy fluffy pastries such as the huge, house-made cinnamon rolls that are baked fresh every day. There is a large lawn in front of the restaurant where kids can run off spare energy!
Rick's Restaurant & Bakery
Address: 1973 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
Website: Rick’s Restaurant & Bakery
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 6am - 2pm; Sat - Sun: 6am - 3pm
9. Manhattan in the Desert
Manhattan in the Desert is a quirky, New York-style deli in the middle of the Palm Springs desert. This diner serves up hearty sandwiches, loaded hot dogs, pizzas, and pastas. The cold case full of delectable cakes and dainty iced pastries will fascinate children to no end, so get ready for pleas of dessert before their main meals. Off the kids’ menu, the items will also be well-loved by the little ones. The grilled cheese sandwich is a popular choice - the butter-toasted, golden-brown bread with melted cheese comes with a choice of fries or apple sauce, milk or an old-fashioned fountain soda, and a quintessentially Jewish cookie - the soft cookie with sprinkles kids everywhere love!
Manhattan in the Desert
Address: 2665 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, United States
Website: Manhattan in the Desert
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 8am - 9pm; Fri: 8am - 10pm; Sat: 7am - 10pm; Sun: 7am - 9pm
10. Fisherman's Market & Grill
Fisherman’s Market & Grill is an affordable and delicious way to introduce seafood into your child’s repertoire. Besides the kids’ menu that has a variety of deep-fried seafood, chips, and a drink (milk or soda), seafood is “sneaked” into familiar foods like tacos, which will encourage kids to give it a try. This establishment also has a huge range of other seafood such as crabs, lobsters, shrimps, and scallops that the whole family can share!
Fisherman's Market & Grill
Address: 235 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
Website: Fisherman’s Market & Grill
Opening hours: 11am - pm (daily)
Stress-free dining with the kids
As kids learn more about different types of food and the wonderful world of other cuisines, they can also learn about the magic of eating out at nice places. This, in turn, makes your life much easier as you know that the kids can be trusted to finish their food eagerly while you enjoy your own meals. Make dining out a relaxed and happy time for your kids with Trip101’s list of top kid-friendly restaurants in Palm Springs, California!
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