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Rancho Mirage Restaurants

BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE 69-640 HIGHWAY 111, RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA 92270, (760) 324-8407

Located in the heart of Rancho Mirage, Black Angus Steakhouse has been about giving its customers the highest quality steaks and seafood for the past 40 years. These tasty choices, along with their signature slow-roasted prime rib, available seven days a week, have been a staple of their menu. The chefs also hand cut the center-cut filets, 14-ounce and 10-ounce New York steaks, assuring you of the highest quality product. If surf-and-turf is your flare, they serve a hearty 10-ounce oven-roasted lobster tail that can be combined with any of the steak entrées. Add to these dishes your choice of two sides, and you've got yourself the perfect steakhouse experience. If you really love steak, this is the place to be. In addition to the excellent hand-cut steaks, prime rib, and other menu choices, Black Angus offers a full bar, and its famous desserts.

Offering an enjoyable atmosphere for the entire family, a pleasant staff makes you feel at home when you dine at Black Angus Steakhouse. They strive to offer the finest food at an affordable price so that the whole family can dine often. The children's menu will satisfy any young person. If you are celebrating any occasion during your trip to the desert please let the friendly staff know and there will be a surprise waiting for you at the end of your meal.

After you've enjoyed the Black Angus steakhouse experience, you'll be sure to come back, so why not share this experience with friends and loved ones. Black Angus gift cards make a great gift for the holidays, or any occasion. Cards can be purchasedat 1-800-627-0010. They always accept reservations and call-ahead seating, so contact your concierge or call the restaurant. Open daily for dinner from 3 to 10 p.m.

BANGKOK FIVE 70-026 HIGHWAY 111, RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA 92270, (760) 770-9508

Bangkok Five is poised and ready for yet another season of fine dining at its distinctive, contemporary restaurant in Rancho Mirage. Owners Lucky and Jan Teachanarong take great pride in this sophisticated venue and its authentic Thai cuisine.

Bangkok Five enjoys an international reputation for authentic Thai food, and is one of the most highly recommended restaurants in the valley. Desert Resorts Concierge Association President Brenda Verna calls Bangkok Five "the very best Thai food in the desert - a must during your stay." Local restaurant reviewer Jade Thomas Nelson said, "Bangkok Five accomplishes what restaurants rarely can: an accord of food and décor." Food critic Maurice Bratt says, "It's a must to eat at Bangkok Five when you come to this area." It's no wonder that another desert reviewer writes, "Bangkok Five is a place to share with adventuresome friends."

Even visitors from Thailand have been happily surprised that the cuisine is not westernized. Like the city for which is it named, Bangkok Five offers inspired Thai cuisine that is fresh, original, and authentic. Juxtaposing hot, spicy tastes with soothing earthiness, experience the flavors of lime, coconut, peanuts, lemongrass, and bamboo shoots contrasted with curry, chili, ginger, and cilantro. Prepared fresh to order, let your server know your heat tolerance on a scale of one to 10.

Bangkok Five's square geometric architecture features a copper roof, volcanic rock and teak slatted shutters. With lofty beamed ceilings, dining and bar areas surround a stone-paved atrium accessed by 16-foot glass doors. Each area can be sequestered for private parties, with receptions or outdoor dining in the atrium.

Clay-colored walls are softly illuminated by Wabi Sabi, weathered rice paper and wood lanterns. White linen-clad tables are pin spot-lit and centered with a single flower. Designer Kerry Joyce has interpreted Thailand's simple elegance for their series of Bangkok restaurants in Southern California.

Bangkok Five offers a full bar, selection of Thai, imported and domestic beers and wines, as well as exotic specialty drinks. Seasonally, dinner is served from 5 p.m. nightly. Reservations are recommended.

CAFÉ  AT THE LODGE IN RANCHOMIRAGE 68-900 FRANK SINATRA DRIVE, RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA 92270, (760) 321-8282

Coachella Valley's only AAA Four Diamond hotel restaurant is lighter, brighter, and even more inviting. Dark,traditional décor has bowed to contemporary flair. Matisse has edged out Rembrandt, and everything old isnew again, from china to chairs. The only thing that hasn't changed is the panoramic view as you step out ofyour car and you know you have reached nirvana. You might even see a bighorn sheep during your stay.

Chef Frederic Nail says the restaurant has evolved to follow the more informal hotel design. The food, like the new furnishings and lava fires on the terrace, is guest-friendly, but exciting. As always, dining at The Lodge is the synonym for a special occasion.

The restaurant seeks out top-of-the-line regional ingredients like scallops from Boston and micro-greens from an organic farm in Ohio. New York steak is dry-aged 28 days on the bone. All breads and pastries are made fresh daily in-house. And the long-serving kitchen staff, most recruited from Cordon Bleu in Pasadena, takes special pride in its work.

The Café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a lavish Sunday brunch in season with entertainment. You can enjoy al fresco dining on the patio and take in the spectacular view of the valley below. Following dinner, relax in the Lobby Lounge with a fine brandy and enjoy live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday in season. Reservations are recommended.

FRESH AT RANCHO LAS PALMAS MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA 41-000 BOB HOPE DRIVE, RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA 92270, (760) 568-2727

Fresh colors of teal, terra cotta, and ochre punctuate colorful Spanish tiled arches throughout the restaurant. The main dining room's vaulted beam ceiling and wide, armchair seating make you feel welcome in early California style.

Two built-in granite-topped buffets still serve the resort's famous Sunday Brunch as well as daily breakfast buffet options that include hot breakfast favorites on one side and cereals, fruit, and yogurts on the other.

Celebrated Chef Miguel Morales has created a menu to match including a wide choice of items that are low in carbohydrates, fat, or low cholesterol, all noted with a red dot on the menu. From morning favorites of pancakes, crêpes and French toast, Eggs Benedict, omelets, and "Fit for You" health-conscious fare to creative lunchtime appetizers, scrumptious salads, sandwiches, and even a half-pound Kobe burger, Fresh has it all.

Main dishes include a Warm Tuna Salad Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Mediterranean Chicken, Beef Tenderloin, and Shrimp and Avocado Salad. Day-old Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding and Chocolate Banana Fritters are new twists on nostalgic desserts.

In addition to serving Starbuck's coffee, Fresh offers soft drinks, sparkling waters, blended drinks, martinis, domestic and imported beers, and a selection of California wines by the stem. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast from 6:30 to 11 a.m. and for lunch from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

GRAND PALMS BUFFET AT AGUA CALIENTE CASINO 32-250 BOB HOPE DRIVE, RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA 92270, 888-999-1995

Where You'd Rather Be! Agua Caliente Casino is located at 32-250 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage, California. Owned and operated by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Agua Caliente Casino offers many delicious dining venues including Prime 10 Steakhouse, Sammy's at Agua Caliente Casino, Grand Palms Buffet and the Desert Eatery Food Court.

A feast for the eye and the palate, Prime 10 Steakhouse guests are surrounded by rare woods and subtle safari accents upon entering. Although a steakhouse in name, Prime 10 also offers other dining choices like fresh seafood selections, duck, chicken and even a grilled tofu steak with soy ginger sauce. All steaks are USDA prime and served with original and unique mustards, sauces and seasoned butters. Dinner is served nightly and the restaurant is available for corporate outings, special lunch functions or dinner buy-outs for up to 165 guests.

HALEIWA JOE'S SEAFOOD GRILL 69-934 HIGHWAY 111, RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA 92270, (760) 324-5613

At Haleiwa Joe's Seafood Grill, you'll enjoy the Hawaiian Islands' spirit of Aloha, as much as the wonderful food. Founded on the Island of Oahu (with locations today in Haleiwa and Kaneohe), Haleiwa Joe's is set in a stunning architectural landmark (the former Chart House), built with native materials blended into a desert hillside. With fresh seafood flown in daily from the Honolulu seafood auction, Joe's menu highlights the flavors of Hawaii, with far eastern influences from Japan, Thailand, China, even Korea.

Perfect for sharing, Haleiwa Joe's small plates (called pupus in Hawaii) let diners mix, match...and savor. Selections include Pot Stickers, Hawaiian-style Gyoza, Ahi Spring Rolls, Thai Fried Calamari with Lemongrass and a spicy dipping sauce, and Korean Kalbi Ribs. Or try the Paradise Pupu Platter, with Chicken Satay, Sushi, Ahi Spring Roll, and Emma's Poke (fresh ahi, marinated in a soy-sesame sauce with onions and spices).

Joe's soups and salads are also a stand-out, with choices that include Fish Monger Soup, Tropical Grilled Shrimp Salad, Ginger Peanut Chicken Salad, and Sumatran Grilled Beef Salad.

Highlights from the Big Plates section of the menu include Fresh Island Fish, Saki Yaki Glazed Salmon, Sticky Ribs, Crunchy Coconut Shrimp, and Joe's Sweet & Sour Chicken. For you traditionalists, Joe's also has Filet Mignon, Prime Rib, and Prime Angus Top Sirloin.

With a full bar and comfortable lounge, Haleiwa Joe's is the perfect place to meet friends for great food and good fun. Try a specialty cocktail with an Island flair - The Night Dive, Sandy Snorkel, or Clark's Special Mai Tai. Be sure and stop by for Aloha Hour, with special drink prices, and half-price pupus.

KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE RESTAURANT ROW, 69-838 HIGHWAY 111, RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA 92270, (760) 324-1717

Under the steady hand of General Manager Seishi Ihara, KOBE has enjoyed more than 27 years of entertaining locals and guests as the only Japanese-owned-and-managed steak house in the Coachella Valley.

Located in a replica of a 300-year-old Japanese country inn, the KOBE experience is as authentic as possible, from imported Japanese roof tiles to countless collectibles and artifacts. Your evening can focus on the intimate sushi bar, featuring the freshest fish and generous portions. And the authenticity continues into the dining room with entertaining master chefs behind teppan grills, artfully slicing and dicing everything from the highest quality Certified Angus steak and chicken to seafood delicacies such as lobster, tiger prawns, scallops, and halibut. Choices abound, including three types of fried rice, all prepared before your eyes as you enjoy your meal family-style in a fun and festive atmosphere around the communal table.

"Our people are our greatest treasure. That, coupled with consistency and quality, are what keep our guests returning year after year," Seishi explains. "You know the high quality of your meal since everything is prepared right in front of you - no hiding behind fancy sauces or complex recipes here!"

Your KOBE experience begins as you enter the traditional Japanese garden, with its hand made water wheel, traditional tsukubai fountain, and temple garden bell. A wooden mon, or gateway, greets you at the entry, while across the red footbridge you can enjoy a beautiful waterfall. Granite lanterns, a fixture in Japanese gardens, are placed throughout. The most popular feature remains the golden koi. KOBE is home to more than 50 fish; some have lived in the pond since the restaurant opened, and others were born there. Feeding them is a desert tradition.

This October, after many years with KOBE, Seishi Ihara will be retiring. John Fleming, a seasoned professional with experience at fine dining restaurants in New York, Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles, has already assumed the helm at KOBE and plans to build upon the foundation that Seishi has established over the years.

"I'm very excited to be a part of such a desert landmark," remarks John, "and I plan to continue the KOBE tradition of wonderful food served in an entertaining and warm atmosphere." Open for dinner nightly at 5 p.m. Reservations recommended.

LORD FLETCHER INN 70-385 HIGHWAY 111 (AT COUNTRY CLUB DR.), RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA 92270, (760) 328-1161

The last of four A. Egerton Cooper portraits of Sir Winston Churchill hangs in the entryway of Lord Fletcher Inn. It's said to be his best because by the time he painted it, he knew Churchill so well. The painting is more than authentic English art. It epitomizes the same intimacy and familiarity felt by guests of Lord Fletcher Inn - many of whom have been dining with Ron Fletcher since he opened the restaurant 40 years ago. Now owned and managed by his son, Michael Fletcher, dining at this intimate inn is an old-fashioned English experience unduplicated in the desert - also recommended by the 2002 Zagat Survey because the Inn's customers rated it among the best in the city.

The interior features a fascinating collection of authentic art, antiques, etchings, and bric-a-brac, all hand-selected and shipped from England by Ron Fletcher. Each room has its own special appeal. Some diners opt for the lively pub, which showcases a collection of English Toby mugs. Others prefer the main dining room or more intimate Shakespearean Room, named for its exquisite 200-year-old etchings depicting scenes from Shakespeare's plays.

Lord Fletcher Inn was the original restaurant that launched "Restaurant Row," Michael Fletcher points out. After almost four decades, it remains one of the busiest restaurants in the desert because of its atmosphere and generous portions of entrées. Nightly specials include Barbecued Beef Ribs with their famous Open Pit Sauce, Roast Chicken with homemade dressing and fresh Atlantic King Salmon. Dinners include soup or salad and are affordably priced from $19.85 to $29.00.

Those with "Sweete Toothes" need look no further. English Rice Pudding is made fresh daily, served with raspberries or cinnamon and whipped cream. For those who prefer a little punch, Lord Fletcher's signature Royal Brandy Ice, an exotic after-dinner ice cream drink, comes highly recommended.

Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Casual attire. The pub opens for cocktails at 5 p.m. Prices and menu subject to change. All dinner items include soup or salad.

TASTINGS 69-930 HIGHWAY 111, RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA 92270, (760) 324-4044

Tastings offers unique culinary delights and boutique wines from around the world in a hip and inviting atmosphere of comfy chairs and sleek couches. Just as its name implies, Tastings is all about the enjoyment and appreciation of fine cuisine and fine wine.

More than 40 wines are available by the glass to please every palette and pocketbook. Two new wine flights - one white and one red - are featured each week as an exploration of various varietals and vintages.

Says owner Bob Finlayson, "Marci and I created Tastings out of our passion for unique and interesting wines, and our love of exceptionally prepared cuisine. Our goal is to make every meal a celebration of the best life has to offer - good friends, flavorful food and, of course, great wine."

Small plates offer diners the chance to experience a variety of dishes while satisfying every appetite. Every dish is designed to play off the flavors and aromas of a specially selected wine pairing. Gourmet selections include pan-seared blue-fin crab cakes with red pepper dill rémoulade and watercress, steamed Penn Cove mussels with roasted fennel, bruschetta, and fine herbs in a Pernod broth, and USDA Prime beef tenderloin on a bed of wild mushrooms with a cabernet demi-glacé, anna potatoes and reduced balsamic syrup.

The Tastings retail shop is in itself a destination for the discerning gourmand. A unique collection of unusual wine, high-end and exclusive housewares and accessories, and fine olive oils, tapenades, chocolates, and other culinary treats are available so that guests can take the Tastings experience home.

Tastings is located at The Atrium in Rancho Mirage's Restaurant Row. Lunch is served Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. until midnight, Sundays from 5 until 10 p.m. Sunday brunch is served from 10 a.m. until 3. p.m. Reservations are suggested.

WALLY'S DESERT TURTLE 71-775 HIGHWAY 111, RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA 92270, (760) 568-9321

To savor unforgettable continental cuisine in the most exquisite restaurant in the desert, Wally's Desert Turtle is a must. The most highly awarded restaurant in the desert is the proud recipient of the prestigious Mobil Travel Four Star Award, AAA Four Diamond Award, and the DiRoNA Award to name a few.

This magnificent restaurant was built by Wally Botello, the founder of the famed Velvet Turtle chain, and is now owned and operated by his son Michael. Entering over twinkling lights, you will be swept away by the spectacular design by Steven Chase. The beveled mirrored ceilings, Peruvian artifacts, and hand-painted murals create a warm and elegant ambiance in which to savor the culinary creations of Executive Chef Pascal Lallemand, including Seared Foie Gras with Apricot Pistachio Compote and a dry Jerez Reduction, Chef Creek Oysters on the Half Shell with Shallot Mignonette, an entrée of Sautéed Fan Filet of Ostrich with a mix of five organic mixed grains and a Juniperberry Sauce followed by Wally's signature Flourless Banana Cake with Fresh Berry Compote.

Wally's serves dinner nightly with piano entertainment. Holidays are very special at Wally's. Traditional fare is served on Thanksgiving and the regular menu is offered on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The New Year's Eve Gala Celebration with entertainment and dancing is one you will never forget.

For private functions or special occasions, two semi private rooms offer intimacy while enjoying the fabulous Wally's experience. If you wish total seclusion, there is the elegant Sable Room and beautiful newly remodeled Mirage Room. For the ultimate party, the entire restaurant is available for your dining and dancing pleasure or Wally's catered events will take this beautiful dining experience into your home or venue of your choice.

A visit to the desert will not be complete without the experience of Wally's Desert Turtle, the area's finest restaurant since 1978. Serving dinner nightly beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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