Palm Springs Holiday Dining

Holiday Dining Experiences for Dec. 24 & 25, 2024

When it comes to creating a sense of old-fashioned Christmas charm, Palm Springs knows just how to deliver. With its retro vibe and timeless elegance, this desert oasis offers a range of dining options that will transport you back to the cherished holiday gatherings of yesteryears. Join us as we explore the delightful world of Christmas holiday dining in Palm Springs, where traditional flavors, classic décor, and warm hospitality come together to create an unforgettable experience reminiscent of a bygone era.

4 Saints – Dec. 24

4 – Course Prix Fixe

For the Starter, enjoy Hirame Crudo with tahini citrus dressing, chili oil, and shiso.

For the Appetizer, choose between Waygu Beef Tartare or Corn Agnolotti.

For the Entrée, select from Lamb, Jidori Chicken, Chilean Sea Bass, or Wagyu Beef Tenderloin.

For something Sweet, choose between Strawberry Vacherin or Chocolate Cake.

Served 5 – 10 pm with last seating at 9 pm. $135 per guest. Reservations  Menu

Kaiser Grille – Dec. 24

3 – Course Prix Fixe

Begin with soup or salad. Soup selections include Butternut Squash Bisque or Mushroom Soup, and salad choices include classic Caesar or Winter Field Greens.

Entree choices include Christmas Mary’s Roast Turkey, Sea Scallops and Spinach Risotto, 14—oz Prime Rib of Beef, Lamb Chops with Pistachio Crust, Sea Bass, or Kurobuta Pork Chop.

Finish with something sweet, such as Cranberry or Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pecan Pie, Apple Pie, or cranberry creme brulee.

Prices vary by entree selection. Reservations  Menu

Zin American Bistro – Dec. 25

3 – Course Prix Fixe

For the First Course, guests can choose from Wild Mushroom Soup, Creamy Seafood Chowder, Escarole Citrus Salad, The Wedge, or Zin Bites.

For the Main Course, options include Pomegranate Bourbon Honey-Glazed Ham, Beef Roast Dinner, Cajun-Spiced Halibut, Half-Roasted Chicken, or Vegan Pot Pie.

For Dessert, selections include Espresso-Infused Chocolate Mousse, a Duo of Sorbet and vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Cranberry White Chocolate Bread Pudding, or Mindy’s signature chevre cheesecake (with an additional $5).

Eight4Nine – Dec. 25

4 – Course Prix Fixe

First Impressions: Fig Vol-Au-Vent (puff pastry appetizer)

Second Course Selections: Persimmon toast, pomegranate salad, garden greens, or corn & crab chowder.

The Main Event: English roast, brined duck, roast turkey, port chop, sea bream curry, or braised cabbage.

Finale: Chocolate cake (with Frangelico hazelnut liqueur, cranberries, and raspberry coulis), poached pear,  gypsy tart, or a selection of gelato or sorbet.

$78 for adults and $39 for kids under 12. Menu & Reservations

Purple Room – Dec. 24 & 25

3 – Course Prix Fixe

Both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day feature a lavish 3-course dinner and holiday jazz featuring The Kevin Tokarz Trio.

Starters: Winter squash soup, a variety of salads, or shrimp cocktail

Mains: You can choose prime rib, Scottish salmon, roasted pork, chicken roulade, or vegan bourguignon.

Desserts: Lemon mascarpone tart, apple tart, or a selection of gelato or sorbet.

$99 pp Menu & Reservations

Grand Central – Dec. 24 & 25

3 – Course Prix Fixe

To Begin: Christmas Asparagus Salad Baby arugula, frisée, almonds, dates, blue cheese crumbles, champagne vinaigrette

To Follow:  Selections include Roasted Prime Rib or Honey Baked Christmas Ham.

To Finish: Traditional Cheesecake or Blueberry Compote

$62 for adults, $27 for children under 10  Menu   Reservations

Other offerings for guests who don’t want a traditional Christmas dinner:

GC Burger 8oz – $19

Pesto Chicken Milanese – $20

Turkey Reuben – $19

Braised Short Rib Sliders 3 each – $19

Freddie’s – Dec. 24

3 – Course Prix Fixe

To Begin: You can choose crab bisque, petite cassolette D’escargot, or classic caesar salad.

To Follow: Chick breast with mushroom cream, Australian Barramundi al la Plancha, elk medallions, vegetable wellington, or a rack of lamb.

Dessert: Creme brulee, dark chocolate mousse, or apple bread pudding with caramel anglaise.

Seating 2 – 8 pm.  $82 pp  Menu & Reservations

Kaiser Grille – Dec. 24

Begin with a soup or salad, like the butternut squash bisque or the classic Caesar salad. Then enjoy entree selections like traditional roast turkey dinner, sea scallops with spinach risotto, prime rib, lamb chops with pistachio crust, sea bass, or Kurobuta pork chop, to name a few.

Seatings from 11 am – 11 pm. Menu & Reservations

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Holiday Dining – Dec. 25 & Jan. 1

3 – Course Prix Fixe

On December 25 and January 1, Ride ’n’ Dine tickets—which include Tram admission and dinner at Pines Café (a cafeteria-style restaurant)—are available for purchase from 8 am to 8 pm. Dinner service begins at 11 am. Combination tickets are $41 for adults and $27.50 for children (ages 3-10). Menu

Peaks Restaurant will serve a special prix fixe holiday dining menu on December 25 and January 1. Holiday dining in Peaks Restaurant begins at 11 am and is $79 for adults. A separate menu for children ages 3-10 is also available. Tram fare is not included. Peaks Restaurant will also serve its regular menu. Reservations are recommended. Please call 760-325-4537 or visit https://pstramway.com/dining/ to reserve your table.

The Barn at Sparrows Lodge, a Palm Springs Michelin Guide-listed restaurant, looks forward to welcoming guests for holiday dining.  Chef Jon Butler has created seasonal menus that reflect his refined take on rustic American cuisine. The dinners will be served in the cozy barn and outdoors under the arbor in Sparrow’s intimate garden.

The Barn at Sparrows Lodge – Dec. 25

Celebrate the season at Sparrows Lodge this Christmas. They will be offering a collection of specials and Sparrows classics. The Christmas menu includes butternut squash soup, cider-glazed holiday ham with broccoli cheddar gratin, bacon braised greens, buttery mashed potatoes, and warm holiday cookies. Priced ala carte. In addition, Sparrows’ regular dinner menu is available.

3 pm  Reservations

Zin American Bistro – Dec. 25

3 – Course Prix Fixe

Begin with a selection of soups, salads, and Zin bites. This is followed by the main course with selections like roasted beef, honey-glazed ham, halibut, roasted chicken, or vegan pot pie. Finish with a choice of four different desserts, including Mindy’s (owner) signature chevre cheesecake.

Check for reservation availability.  $85.99 for adults and $39.99 for children 10 and under.  Menu & Reservations

The Pantry at Holiday House – Dec. 25 & 26

Christmas Dinner, December 25:  Join them for a 3-course dinner featuring a classic wedge salad, hearty braised short ribs, and decadent vanilla crème brûlée.

$75 pp Menu & Reservations

Fried Chicken Dinner, December 26: Friends and family visiting?  Treat them to Holiday House’s renowned fried chicken dinner served family-style under the stars. The family dinner is a one-time seating at 6:30 pm with only 40 seats per night. Each guest will have the opportunity to enjoy our take on a traditional fried chicken meal with all the accompaniments.

$84.01 pp  Reservations

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