Best Casual Restaurants in Rancho Mirage

63 restaurants available nearby

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1. Jade Inn Chinese Restaurant- casual

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Highland

Jade Inn Chinese Restaurant is a casual dining eatery that specializes in Cantonese and Chinese cuisine. The extensive menu features a nice range of items, from tasty appetizers such as steamed dumplings and meatless egg rolls to savory chop suey dishes. The menu also boasts rice dishes, seafood, soup and a small but appealing selection of vegetarian fare for guests who prefer a plant-based meal. A popular neighborhood spot, Jade Inn is a good pick if you�re in the mood for some Chinese. Patrons rave about the Mongolian beef, pine nut soup and the hot and sour soup. The restaurant�s crowd is largely made up of couples, families and local residents. The restaurant�s laid-back ambiance also makes it a nice pick for group outings. Jade Inn Chinese Restaurant is open all through the week.

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2. The Edge Steakhouse

4.4

Awesome(977)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Rancho Mirage

Booked 29 times today

**Now open Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30p.m. to 11:00p.m. (final seating at 9:30p.m)**Dress code: Smart Casual Attire - Please refrain from wearing flip-flops, casual shorts, lounge & sportswear.Experience an extraordinary night out at The Edge Steakhouse located within The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. The Edge, with sweeping views of Rancho Mirage, crafts remarkable wagyu steaks, both premium hand-cut and bone-in meats as well as seafood paired with an international wine list unrivaled in California’s Greater Palm Springs Valley. We look forward to introducing you to new and invigorating concepts - meticulously curated by Specialty Chef, Darryl Boyd.

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3. State Fare Bar & Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(898)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rancho Mirage

Booked 32 times today

State Fare Kitchen pays tribute to California’s prized harvest and ingredients, inspired by offerings from the finest purveyors in the Coachella Valley, inland Southern California and the Pacific coast. Presenting the best of California for daily breakfast, lunch and supper. The restaurant provides a fresh and creative California menu, a lively chefs’ display kitchen, a chef’s table and private dining room. The restaurant is highlighted by a choice of settings from intimate to lively, including a fireplace “snug”, private dining rooms, relaxed fireside patio dining and expansive terraces overlooking gardens and pools. We will do our very best to fulfill all guest requests, but special requests for the terrace will depend on availability.

4. Willie's

4.6

Exceptional(1078)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Rancho Mirage

Booked 18 times today

Willie’s Modern Fare combines the elegance of fine dining with the warmth and conviviality for which its founder is best known. Recognized for successful Palm Springs eateries Eight4Nine Restaurant & lounge and, 1501 Uptown Gastropub Willie Rhine and General Manager Veronica Cavazos invite guest to savor classic cuisine with a modern twist, along with creative cocktails and carefully curated wine list. In the kitchen, Executive Chef Richard Perez leads the culinary team with an eye for detail and taste for excellence honed throughout a career overseeing the food at esteemed establishments like Colony Palms Hotel, The Cork Tree Restaurant, and Il Fornaio. Enjoy dinner & drinks in the fine dining room or outdoor patio (reservations recommended). You can stop into the casual lounge for a sip and a snack where reservations aren't needed.

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5. Enzo's Bistro and Bar Rancho Mirage

4.3

Awesome(716)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Rancho Mirage

Booked 11 times today

Authentic Italian cuisine, house-made pasta fresh daily, in-house dry aged steaks, home-made Italian salami, fresh seafood and more.

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6. Wally's Desert Turtle

4.7

Exceptional(3632)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Rancho Mirage

Booked 27 times today

"The Finest Dining in the Coachella Valley" Offering a refreshed and re-imagined take on Modern California Cuisine. And the local response has been "Amazing"!An Official California Dining Destination, Wally's Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage proudly supports local Ranches, Farms and Fisheries committed to the smart-stewardship of the planet through sustainable, earth-friendly and ocean-friendly practices.The finest local ingredients, impeccable service and exceptional surroundings always make for "A Great Night Out" at Wally's Desert Turtle.

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7. The Penney & Parlour

4.1

Excellent(197)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Palm Desert

Booked 4 times today

The Penney Restaurant & Bar on Desert Island recently won five awards in Palm Springs Life Magazine ‘Best Of The Best’ 2023 Awards, including Best Fine Dining, Best Farm-to-table, and Best Bar.With fresh management, Executive Chef Jon Butler has evolved his impeccable menu of ingredient-driven, seasonal, Californian dishes to include casual classics, alongside adventurous culinary innovations. The Penney Restaurant & Bar features an impressive Rare-Spirits Library, sunken horseshoe bar and an indoor/outdoor dining room with spectacular sunset views overlooking the lake and mountains.Guests are very welcome to arrive in advance of their reservation, to enjoy a cocktail at the bar or in the lounge before dining.A private dining room is also available.Also located within the 'Desert Island' clubhouse, ‘Parlour’ is a separate space. A beautiful, eclectic cocktail bar, music lounge and games room that inspires glamour and mischief. Available for private hire events.

8. Cowboy Cantina

4.3

Awesome(637)

Price: Moderate

• Southwest • Palm Desert

Booked 18 times today

Cowboy Cantina is committed to bringing its guests innovative Southwestern Cuisine, food based in the rustic cooking and recipes of dishes that were eaten by colonial Spanish settlers, American Cowboys, Native Americans, and even the people of Mexico to the south. Known for its diversity and spices, specifically chile, whether red or green. Cowboy brings a fusion of these chiles (specifically from Hatch) and combines them with traditional “Americana” dishes and we believe our guests will find them as delicious as we do. Bring your boots and appetites and stay for the party!

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9. Shorebird Palm Desert

4.0

Excellent(293)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Palm Desert

Booked 42 times today

Shorebird Restaurant is a coastal eatery that proudly presents a modern take on classic Americana flavors with influences from traditional seafood and steakhouses. Featuring a wood-fire grill and rotisserie, our signature dishes include Duroc Heritage Pork Chop with Brussels sprouts and brandy-poached apples, Faroe Island’s Salmon Mignon with a cauliflower purée, and Harris Ranch Prime Skirt Steak served with a red chimichurri sauce. For those looking for delicious, shareable plates, our Avocado Fries with a green goddess dressing, Twice Fried Chicken Wings with a chipotle gastrique, or items from our “Raw Bar,” are a great way to start your meal.

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10. Wildest Restaurant + Bar

4.4

Awesome(1251)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Palm Desert

Booked 15 times today

Our philosophy is to attempt to source wild-caught fish, local pasture-raised poultry and grass-fed poultry, as well as plant-based meals that promise to be flavorful options to those who choose to eat meat-free. We offer allergen sensitive options for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut and seed free. Whenever possible we strive to offerproducts without hormones and steroids and the restaurant strives to be cruelty free and to supports local organic, biodynamic and sustainable farms. Provisions not made in house will be sourced from the coolest epicureans. Health conscious casual fine dine in a beautiful setting with live entertainment nightly. Indoor/outdoor dining. Palm Spring's Life best new restaurant and Wine Spectator award winner. GREAT FOOD, GREAT DRINKS, and a GREAT TIME!

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63 restaurants available nearby

1. Jade Inn Chinese Restaurant- casual

2. The Edge Steakhouse

3. State Fare Bar & Kitchen

4. Willie's

5. Enzo's Bistro and Bar Rancho Mirage

6. Wally's Desert Turtle

7. The Penney & Parlour

8. Cowboy Cantina

9. Shorebird Palm Desert

10. Wildest Restaurant + Bar

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