These Palm Springs restaurants make hosting a group effortless and memorable.
Planning a corporate retreat, wedding weekend, conference dinner, or trip with family and friends? Choosing the right restaurant for group dining in Palm Springs can elevate the entire experience. From stylish private dining rooms to expansive outdoor patios with mountain views, the city offers an impressive lineup of restaurants designed to host large parties and special events with ease.
Below, you’ll find some of the best group dining restaurants in Palm Springs, featuring flexible event spaces, customizable menus, and seasoned hospitality teams equipped to handle gatherings of all sizes.
Kaiser Grille
Kaiser Grille Palm Springs offers versatile group dining options, accommodating gatherings of up to 450 seated guests or 600 standing guests. The venue offers private and semi-private dining options, including the entire restaurant and lounge. It features three outdoor patios with mountain views, ideal for events like weddings, family gatherings, or intimate dinners under the stars.
Group spaces include:
- Boardroom - seats up to 36 guests
- Main Dining - seats up to 110 guests
- Mountain View Patio - 100 seated, 120 standing
- North Patio - 90 seated, 120 standing
- South Patio - 66 seated, 90 standing
The menu blends California and Mediterranean influences, featuring USDA Prime steaks, wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood, and house-made pasta. Custom menus are available for private events.
Address: 205 S Palm Canyon Drive
Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill
Traditional Italian dishes cross Californian flavors at this rustic restaurant inspired by the Tuscany region. Its spacious outdoor patio is ideal for group dinners and celebrations, while a semi-private room works well for smaller gatherings and family-style events.
Menu highlights include calamari, zucchini noodles, mushroom raviolo, and craft cocktails inspired by Italian classics.
Address: 265 S Palm Canyon Drive
Eight4Nine
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge in the Uptown Design District offers stylish private dining spaces for groups up to 300 guests. With a mix of indoor rooms and outdoor patios, the venue is well-suited for corporate events, weddings, ceremonies, and receptions.
Eight4Nine also provides full-service catering for on-site and off-site events, allowing planners to customize everything from menu design to room layout.
Menu highlights include contemporary California cuisine and elevated comfort dishes.
Address: 849 N Palm Canyon Drive
Escena Grill
Escena Grill delivers a classic Palm Springs setting with sweeping views of the San Jacinto Mountains. The restaurant features private dining rooms, an event patio, and an expansive lawn, making it a popular choice for weddings, business functions, and milestone celebrations.
Indoor and outdoor spaces can be tailored to fit both intimate groups and larger gatherings.
Menu highlights include grilled steaks and chips, fresh seafood, and seasonal California-inspired cuisine. They are also well known for their popular outdoor patio weekend brunch.
Address: 1100 Clubhouse View Drive
Il Corso
Il Corso brings authentic Italian hospitality to downtown, just steps from the Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel. The restaurant offers a large dining room, a private bar area, and an outdoor patio, ideal for group dining with a lively, upscale atmosphere.
Guests can enjoy handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, seafood, and classic Italian entrées in a variety of settings.
Address: 110 W Tahquitz Canyon Way
Lulu California Bistro
Lulu California Bistro is one of downtown Palm Springs’ most iconic group dining destinations, accommodating up to 500 guests. The private mezzanine level is ideal for small events, while full restaurant and patio buyouts are well-suited to large-scale celebrations.
Pre-designed group menus and customizable prix-fixe menus are available, along with custom options and interactive chef stations. Lulu Catering and Events also offers off-site catering.
Address: 200 S Palm Canyon Drive
Mr. Lyons Steakhouse
Mr. Lyons Steakhouse offers a range of refined private dining options for groups of 10 or more.
Event spaces include:
- Grand Salon
- Lounge
- Conservatory
- Terrace
- Seymour’s
- Private Dining Room - up to 20 guests.
This classic steakhouse setting is well-suited for business dinners, celebrations, and upscale group events.
Address: 223 E Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs Surf Club
The Palm Springs Surf Club offers a more playful group-dining experience, with multiple event-ready venues on-site. The Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating with views of the surf pool and the mountains.
Rental spaces include:
- River Island - outdoor dining
- Drifters - Outdoor dining poolside
- Cacti Amphitheater - flexible space
- The Restaurant - indoor and outdoor dining
- The Restaurant Bar - for more intimate receptions
- The Restaurant Atrium - outdoor dining area
Custom food and beverage packages are available for events of all sizes.
Menu highlights include steaks, seafood, burgers, ribs, and pasta.
Address: 1500 S Gene Autry Trail
Lola Rose Palm Springs
Lola Rose offers a variety of distinctive spaces ideal for private dining and memorable celebrations.
For groups of up to 10 guests, reservations are managed by the Lola Rose team.
- Glass Hous - up to 10 guests featuring glass wall and stunning views
- Rose Room - private dining for up to 30 guests
- Gold Room - semi-private space for up to 20 guests
Savor their signature family-style menu, crafted for sharing and connection.
Planning for 15 guests or more? Reach out to our events team to begin planning at: palmspringssales@thompsonhotels.com
4 Saints at Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs
Perched atop The Rowan Palm Springs, 4 Saints delivers one of the most dramatic group dining settings in Palm Springs. This rooftop restaurant overlooks the San Jacinto Mountains and downtown desert flats, creating a memorable backdrop for private dinners, celebrations, and elevated corporate events.
The restaurant offers multiple private and semi-private dining options, including the Jacinto private dining room and the adjoining Jacinto Terrace, which seamlessly blends indoor elegance with outdoor panoramic views. The experienced 4 Saints team works closely with groups to design custom menus and inspired cocktails using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Private Dining Capacity
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Jacinto Private Dining Room: 887 sq. ft.
Up to 50 seated guests or 75 standing reception -
Jacinto Terrace (outdoor): 484 sq. ft.
Up to 40 additional guests
Ideal for intimate dinners of 20, cocktail receptions, and rooftop celebrations
Menu highlights include chef-driven seasonal California cuisine. Fully customizable menus for private events and group dining
From milestone celebrations to sophisticated business dinners, 4 Saints offers a true rooftop private dining restaurant experience in the heart of downtown Palm Springs.
Address:100 W Tahquitz Canyon Way
