We’ve heard from locals and tourists alike looking for recommendations about where to find drinks, bar bites, or sit-down dinners in the later hours of the evening. Here’s our round-up of some of our favorite Palm Springs late-night dining spots that promise a great time when the sun goes down. To make the list, they must be open at midnight or later.
Note: Hours of operation may change seasonally. Wherever you travel, it’s best practice to check out a restaurant’s website or social media or call their host stand in order to confirm when their kitchen closes or when they have their last seating!
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 restaurants for having a kitchen that’s open until 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on weeknights.
Paul Bar wows locals and visitors alike with their strong classic cocktails, shareable small plates, and expertly crafted entrees like 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.
Open until 11 pm Wednsday & Thursday, midnight Friday & Saturday; closed Monday & Tuesday
Palm Springs Late Night Dining Downtown
The Village Palm Springs
The Village is a diverse, exciting establishment that includes a restaurant, sports bar, and nightclub offering great food and fun. They thrive on diversity and welcome everyone with open arms to dance, make friends, eat, relax, and enjoy. The late-night menu begins at 10 pm. Lots of classic pub sharable dishes plus burgers, pizza, and salad options. Open until 2 am nightly.
Blackbook Palm Springs
Blackbook is located in the popular Arenas District, known for its very friendly and active nightlife. Blackbook is a low-key cocktail bar with a small kitchen and a big heart. They serve award-winning craft cocktails—without the wait or attitude—and classic American comfort food. They offer a curated whiskey list of more than 450 bottles and a rotating selection of craft beers, seltzers, and spiked kombucha.
Their Palm Springs Style nachos are one of a kind and served on either a 1/4 or 1/2 (cookie) sheet. They also offer a two-handed burger with hand-cut fries. Choose the Blackbook and enjoy 1/2 pound Angus beef with Applewood Smoked Bacon. If you want a very hearty, sharable snack, we highly recommend the Disco Fries. Open until midnight.
Hunters Palm Springs
Across from Blackbook is Hunters, a long-running gay club that draws a mostly male crowd for DJ beats, happy hour, events, and theme nights. Their bar bites menu includes burgers, sandwiches, fish & chips, and dressed-up hot dogs. They also have a full pizza menu with nine ready-made options. Don't like one of those? Build your own! Or, for finger food and nibbles, go with classic appetizers like nachos, onion rings, crisp calamari, or wings. Open until 2 am nightly.
New York Pizza
Known as NYPD Pizza (New York Pizza Delivery), most locally refer to it just as 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 however you want. They also offer a full bar. Open until 2 am nightly.
Tonga Hut
Tonga Hut is an entertaining space with a great Tiki décor. The sister property in Los Angeles is the oldest Kiki Bar in LA, established in 1958. They offer classic Tiki drinks like 1934 Zombie, Pain Killer, and Cobra's Fang. The menu is meant for nibbling and sharing. They are famous for their Pu Pu platter, which includes coconut shrimp, potstickers, eggrolls, Chinese port ribs, and chicken (or beef) skewers. They also offer lots of different sliders, pineapple fried rice, and fish & chips. Or enjoy a Hawaiian favorite, spam patty served over rice with gravy and sunny side-up egg.
Open until midnight on Wednesday & Thursday and 2 am on Friday & Saturday. Closed on Monday.
Reforma
Reforma is a newer kid on the block, offering entertainment, cocktails, and a fresh new Peruvian-style menu. Try the Lomo Saltado, Peruvian stir fry with filet mignon, potato, peppers, heirloom tomato, and pearl onions. Seafood lovers will enjoy the Spanish paella-inspired seafood risotto with seabass, mussels, Reforma chorizo, and shrimp. Other menu entrees include a short rib mole, tomahawk steak, and prime rib eye. Open until 2 am Friday & Saturday. Open to "late" Monday to Thursday.
Castaneds Mexican Food
Castañeda's Mexican Food offers a variety of dishes to feed your appetite, and each of our restaurants is open 24 Hours per day. Located at 432 Indian Canyon Drive.
Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
Agua Caliente Casino offers two Palm Springs late-night dining options. The 360 Sports Bar is open until midnight on Friday & Saturday. 11 pm all other nights. Their menu focuses on sharable dishes like nachos, 360 smothered fries, wings, and tenders. Their specialties include prime burger, impossible melt, steak sandwich, Reuben, and Baja fish tacos.
Java Caliente Café Palm Springs kitchen is open until 3 am. They have an all-day breakfast, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and pizza. They also have grab-and-go items from 3 am to 6 am.
Uptown Design District
Truss and Twine
Indulge in Prohibition-era drinks and a menu of decadent small plates at Truss and Twine, a hip and intimate space in the Uptown Design District. In addition to a carefully curated beer and wine list, Truss is known for its delectable original cocktails. The food menu is simple and includes grilled cheese and Mary's chicken wings, along with a few other snacks. Reservations are a great call at this cozy space, especially if you have a larger party. Open until 12:30 am daily.
Denny's Palm Springs
Palm Springs late-night dining includes the classics. Our Denny's on North Palm Canyon is open 24 hours. Get some pancakes, a cheeseburger, a grilled sandwich, or a big piece of pie. Check out their all-day diner deals menu.
South Palm Springs Late Night Dining
Hair of the Dog
Are you looking to keep the party going all night long? Hair of the Dog is a spacious pub-style bar that offers more than 50 beers, including familiar favorites at affordable prices. They provide a light menu of food, including Mexican flavors, sandwiches, and salads. Open until 2 am nightly.
Palm Canyon Roadhouse Bar & Grill
The Palm Canyon Roadhouse has an extensive menu of appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, salads, and wraps at very reasonable prices. For those more hungry, entrees include BBQ Ribs, chicken fajitas, fish & chips, and a New York steak. They also have an entertainment line-up, which is generally more country western themed. Open until 2 am nightly
The Reef
The Reef is a tropical-themed lounge tucked in the historic Caliente Tropics hotel. Their Palm Springs late-night dining menu includes salads, classic sandwiches, and lots of burger options. Entrees include choices like coconut shrimp, fish & chips, Kalua pork, and beer-battered shrimp. Open until midnight daily.
El Jefe Desert Cantina
Part-speakeasy, part-lounge, El Jefe Desert Cantina, is located just beyond the Saguaro’s lobby. Anchored by a collection of agave-based spirits, the menu features nearly 20 unique cocktails for fans of seasonal and classic mezcal and tequila drinks. The menu is Mexican flavors, including tacos, quesadillas, nachos, and tostadas. They are known for their tacos. They also offer classic American options like a fried chicken sandwich, grilled cheese, and burger. Open until 1 am Thursday and 1:30 am Friday & Saturday.
Fast Palm Springs Late-Night Dining
Del Taco is open 24 hours a day for delivery. Their drive-through closes at 1 am.
Three locations:
102 N Sunrise Way
2444 N Palm Canyon Drive
5601 E. Ramon Road
Located in the Palm Springs Market Place at 1717 E. Vista Chino are a number of dining options.
Taco Bell is open until midnight every night.
Winchell's Donuts is open 24 hours.
Subway is open until midnight, Monday - Friday.
McDonald's is open 24 hours.
