The Restaurant at The Palm Springs Surf Club - Palm Springs (CA)

5 /5 Janet G.: Ate dinner here to watch the surfers and - Wow! Awesome food! Blackened sea bass and steak frites with cheese cake dessert! All very good. Surfers were amazing too. Truly a hidden gem! Will definitely be back.

4 /5 Matt Perrone: Amala is a restaurant inside the resort, right outside of the main pool and lazy river area. You need to make reservations so you can get inside their compound, so make sure to do that ahead of time. They have a lot of parking spots since its also the water park. Inside, they have a lot of tables plus a bar area on top of a bunch of tables outside as well. They have a lot of staff running around all the time, but its a bit chaotic. Our server came by a few times, but never refilled waters, didnt check on us when we got our food, and took over 30 minutes after we were all finished to even come by to ask if we wanted more. Their menu is kind of small for the size of the place, but portion sizes are big here so its worth the price. Flavors are there for some dishes, like the bao buns and carne asada fries. Overall it was fun but if they tightened up the service piece, theyd get 5 stars.

4 /5 Evgeny Noi: Came in for dinner last night with friends. Ordered from the happy hour menu: a burger, carne asada fries, and some type of cod medallions. The food was well made. I enjoyed my burger. My friend did not particularly care for the Safran sauce (but this is more of a personal preference). Same with carne asada fries, that might be hard to like for people who enjoy crispy fries.

4 /5 Rick Acosta: Food was delicious! So good! The setting is beautiful, but the DJ is way too loud, we could barely hear each other talk. I think he was piping music to the water park next door also, but it was too loud for the restaurant. I had the BLT croissant. My wife had the Steak Tacos. We both enjoyed the food, the views from the patio were great, just wish we could hear each other talk.

5 /5 Dining with The Davids: We’re Dining with The Davids. When we go to a restaurant, we bring a giant group of foodies known as our “Taste Buds.” We typically order a 12-course meal, which allows us to really get to know the menu. The problem with other reviewers is they typically try one or two dishes. We try almost everything on the menu! At the end of the evening, everyone votes for their favorite dishes, which we turn into video content for Instagram/TikTok, etc. Our recent visit to The Restaurant at the Palm Springs Surf Club was a culinary adventure set against one of the most breathtaking backdrops in the desert. The mid-century modern design of the dining space, with its floor-to-ceiling glass, seamlessly connects indoors with the patio overlooking the lazy river. Beyond that, the massive three-million-gallon wave pool adds a mesmerizing touch, offering diners a front-row seat to surfers carving through the waves. For our curated tasting, we gathered 20 Taste Buds and sampled a selection of standout dishes. The crowd favorite appetizer was the Surf Club Ceviche, a beautifully balanced mix of snapper and sea bass, brightened with lime, cilantro, frisée, pear, and crispy taro root. Among the entrées, second place went to the Spring Vegetable Risotto, packed with vibrant flavors and textures from sweet peas, edamame, asparagus, and sugar snap peas. First place was the Pork Schnitzel, a golden, crispy masterpiece served with Romesco sauce and fingerling potatoes. Insider tip: ask for extra Romesco on the side—you won’t regret it. For dessert, the hands-down winner (and overall champion of the night) was the Lemon Meringue Pavlova. Light and airy, perfectly balanced with whipped cream and a bright red berry coulis, it’s a must-order and ideal for sharing. As a bonus, if you show our video to your server, you’ll receive a free gift with a minimum purchase!