Palm Springs knows how to celebrate – and how to feed a hungry Pride crowd. Whether you’re meeting friends for brunch or sitting down with your chosen family after a day downtown, KGAY Desert Guide’s Dine & Sip restaurants offer plenty of places to start.
Here are four LGBTQ-friendly stops to consider as you build your Pride weekend plans.
Start Early or Stay for Dinner at Billy Reed’s
Some Pride days begin with breakfast, others call for a leisurely dinner. Billy Reed’s offers breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, making it an option for different parts of your weekend. Start with pancakes, an omelette, or an old-fashioned cinnamon roll, or return later to explore its lunch and dinner selections. Don’t forget to leave a little room for the bakery, too.
Location: 1800 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Regular Hours: Daily, 8 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Explore: Billy Reeds Menu
Grab a Bite in Arenas at Blackbook Bar
When your plans bring you to the Arenas District, Blackbook Bar puts comfort food close right around the celebration. Its kitchen serves burgers, Nashville hot chicken, and Palm Springs Style Nachos, with *vegan options are also available.
Meet friends for a meal between festivities or make it part of your evening in Arenas. Blackbook describes itself as an inclusion bar where everyone is welcome – a fitting spirit to “Be Included” during Pride week.
Location: 315 E. Arenas Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Regular Hours: Daily, 12 p.m to 12 a.m.
Kitchen: Closes one hour before the bar
Explore: Blackbook Bar
Make Dinner an Occasion at Eight4Nine
Want to slow down? Enjoy a sit-down meal, at Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge in the Uptown Design District. Its white decor and lounge setting offers a change in pace after a day exploring downtown. Make sure to make a reservation through the restaurant’s website and give yourself time to enjoy dinner together before your next Pride stop.
Location: 849 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Regular Hours: Sunday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Explore: Eight4Nine
Gather for Mexican Food at Tac/Quila
For Dinner centered on Mexican Cuisine, add Tac/Quila to your list. Its North Palm Canyon location makes it another option for a meal during your downtown visit. Reservations are available, and walk-ins can join the waitlist. Planning dinner with a larger group? Use the restaurant’s group reservation link for parties of more than four.
Location: 415 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Regular Hours:Daily, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Explore: Tac/Quila
Leave Room for a Good Meal
Pick a restaurant that fits your plans, check current kitchen hours, and make reservations where available to avoid large crowds and longer wait times. Give yourself time for downtown and ask the restaurant directly about dietary needs.
Explore more places through KGAY Desert Guide’s Dine & Sip section and make a meal with friends part of your celebration.
