Best Places to Eat After Hours (Midnight to 24 Hours)
Looking for late-night food in Palm Springs? Whether you’re wrapping up a night out, catching a late arrival, or just craving something after hours, this guide covers the best restaurants open until midnight or later—including 24-hour diners, cocktail bars with kitchens, and lively nightlife spots with food.
From Downtown Palm Springs to Uptown and beyond, here’s where to eat when the desert night is still going strong.
Pro tip: Hours shift seasonally—always check ahead for last call on kitchens.
North Palm Springs Late Night Dining
Paul Bar
Want to end your evening somewhere private? Head no further than Paul Bar on the corner of Gene Autry and Vista Chino. This discreet, speakeasy-style restaurant is unique among many for having a kitchen open until 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on weekends.
Paul Bar wows locals and visitors alike with its strong classic cocktails, shareable small plates, and expertly crafted entrees, such as chicken schnitzel, steak frites, and the signature Paulburger served with a unique bacon aioli.
For bourbon lovers – or the bourbon-curious – the frozen sidecar is drinks and dessert in one.
📍 3701 E Vista Chino
🕒 Open until 11 PM Wed–Thu, Midnight Fri–Sat | Closed Mon–Tue
Downtown Palm Springs Late-Night Dining
The Village Palm Springs
The Village is a diverse and exciting establishment featuring a restaurant, sports bar, and nightclub, offering great food and entertainment. The late-night menu is available starting at 10 p.m. There are numerous classic pub-style shareable dishes, as well as options for burgers, pizza, and salads.
📍 266 S Palm Canyon Drive
🕒 Open until 2 AM nightly
Blackbook Palm Springs
Blackbook is in the popular Arenas District, known for its lively nightlife. Blackbook is a low-key cocktail bar with a small kitchen and a big heart. Their Palm Springs-style nachos are one of a kind and served on either a 1/4 or 1/2 sheet (cookie). They also offer a two-handed burger with hand-cut fries. Choose the Blackbook and enjoy 1/2 pound of Angus beef with Applewood-smoked bacon. If you want a very hearty, shareable snack, we highly recommend the Disco Fries.
📍 315 E Arenas Road
🕒 Open until Midnight
Hunters Palm Springs
Across from Blackbook is Hunters, a high-energy LGBTQ+ nightlife spot with a full bar and bites menu—pizza, wings, burgers, and more.
📍 302 E Arenas Road
🕒 Open until 2 AM nightly
New York Pizza
It is known as NYPD Pizza (New York Pizza Delivery), but most locals call it New York Pizza. This place offers a lot more than just pizza! They have hot subs, pasta, salads, and munchies. They are happy to customize it however you want. They also offer a full bar. To order, call 760.778.6973.
📍 2600 S Palm Canyon Drive
🕒 Open until 2 AM nightly
Tonga Hut
Tonga Hut is an entertaining space with great Tiki décor. They are famous for their Pu Pu platter, which includes coconut shrimp, potstickers, eggrolls, Chinese pork ribs, and chicken (or beef) skewers. They also offer different sliders, pineapple fried rice, and fish & chips.
📍 254 N Palm Canyon Drive
🕒 Open until Midnight Wed–Thu, 2 AM Fri–Sat | Closed Mon
Reforma
Reforma is a lively nightlife spot with DJS and a Peruvian-inspired menu- think lomo saltado and seafood dishes.
📍 333 S Palm Canyon Drive
🕒 Open until 2 AM Fri–Sat | Open “late” Mon–Thu
Toast'd Palm Springs
A standout for late-night comfort food, Toast’d has quickly become a go-to downtown for elevated grilled cheese, loaded fries, and indulgent sandwiches. It’s casual, fast, and perfect after a night out—whether you’re craving something cheesy, crispy, or over-the-top satisfying.
Check: Open late between midnight and 2:30 am
Castañeda's Mexican Food
Castañeda's Mexican Food offers a variety of dishes to satisfy your appetite, like traditional tacos, burritos, and more.
📍 432 N Indian Canyon Drive & 451 S Paseo Dorotea
🕒 Open 24/7
Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
Agua Caliente Casino offers two late-night dining options in Palm Springs.
- The 360 Sports Bar menu features nachos, fries, wings, tenders, burgers, sandwiches, and tacos. Open until Midnight Fri–Sat, 11 PM all other nights
- Java Caliente Café Palm Springs has an all-day breakfast, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and pizza. Kitchen open until 3 AM | Grab & Go: 3–6 AM
📍 Inside Agua Caliente Casino at 401 E Amado Road
Uptown Design District
Truss and Twine
Truss and Twine's food menu is simple and includes grilled cheese, Mary's chicken wings, and a few other snacks. Reservations are highly recommended at this cozy space, especially if you have a larger party.
📍 800 N Palm Canyon Drive
🕒 Open until 12:30 AM daily
Denny's Palm Springs
Stop in Denny's on North Palm Canyon and enjoy favorites like pancakes, a cheeseburger, a grilled sandwich, or a big piece of pie. Check out their all-day diner deals menu.
📍 1201 N Palm Canyon Drive
🕒 Open 24 hours
South Palm Springs Late Night Dining
Hair of the Dog
Hair of the Dog is a spacious pub-style bar that offers more than 50 beers, including familiar favorites, at affordable prices. They also offer a light menu of Mexican-inspired dishes, sandwiches, and salads.
238 N Indian Canyon Drive
🕒 Open until 2 AM nightly
The Reef
The Reef is a tropical-themed lounge tucked in the historic Caliente Tropics hotel. Its Palm Springs late-night dining menu includes salads, classic sandwiches, and many burger options. Entrees include coconut shrimp, fish and chips, Kalua pork, and beer-battered shrimp.
📍 411 E Palm Canyon Drive (inside Caliente Tropics)
🕒 Open until Midnight
El Jefe Desert Cantina
Part speakeasy, part lounge, El Jefe Desert Cantina is just beyond the Saguaro’s lobby. The menu has Mexican flavors, including tacos, quesadillas, nachos, and tostadas. They also offer classic American options like fried chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese, and burgers.
📍 1800 E Palm Canyon Drive
🕒 Open until 1 AM Thu, 1:30 AM Fri–Sat
Fast & Easy Palm Springs Late-Night Dining
Del Taco (Drive-thru + Delivery)
🕒 Drive-thru open until 1 AM | Delivery 24 hours
- 📍 102 N Sunrise Way
- 📍 2444 N Palm Canyon Dr
- 📍 5601 E Ramon Rd
Palm Springs Market Place: 1717 E Vista Chino
Taco Bell
🕒 Open until Midnight daily
Winchell’s Donuts
🕒 Open 24 hours
Subway
🕒 Open until Midnight, Monday–Friday
McDonald’s
🕒 Open 24/7
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