Every summer, a familiar pattern settles over the Coachella Valley. As temperatures soar, the crowds thin out, and the pace of desert life slows to a relaxed crawl. For local restaurateurs, this quiet period offers a rare window to take a breath. Many establishments close temporarily to give hard-working staff an extended vacation, while others use the downtime to tackle deep cleanings, property maintenance, or kitchen upgrades before the busy fall season kicks into high gear.
Important Dining Note: The list below reflects community‑shared information, comments, and posted notices gathered from local conversations. These dates are subject to change and have not been independently verified, so it is always best to check directly with the restaurant before heading out.
- Alps Village (Palm Desert) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on August 20
- Birba (Palm Springs) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on August 14
- Café Mon Amour (Palm Springs) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on September 20
- Cheeky’s (Palm Springs) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on August 14
- Copley’s (Palm Springs) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on September 4
- Don & Sweet Sue’s Café (Cathedral City) — Currently closed for an employee summer break; reopening date TBA
- Desert Moon (Indio) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on September 20
- Farm (Palm Springs) — Daytime brunch remains open; dinner reopens August 24
- Front Porch (Palm Desert) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on August 21 (closed from the 12th–21st)
- Il Giardino (Palm Springs) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on September 28
- Jake’s (Palm Springs) — Currently on break; dinner service reopens September 24, while brunch/lunch service reopens October 14
- John Henry’s (Palm Springs) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on September 25
- Johnny Costa’s (Palm Springs) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on September 4
- Kaiser Grill (Palm Springs) — On summer break; reopening dates are TBA
- La Perlita (Palm Springs) — Taking a seasonal hiatus for the entire month of August; scheduled to reopen on August 31
- La Vallauris (Palm Springs) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on September 24
- L’Atelier Café (Palm Springs) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on September 5
- Michael’s Café (Cathedral City) — Closed from August 3 through September 3 (per notice posted on the door)
- Miro’s (Palm Springs) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on September 3
- Paul Bar (Palm Springs) — Typically closes for a one-month block during September and October; exact dates are TBA
- Peninsula Pastries (Palm Springs) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on September 10
- PS Underground (Palm Springs) — Closed from July 27 through September 18
- Ristretto (Palm Springs) — Operating on summer hours: closed Mondays and Tuesdays
- Saffron (Palm Springs) — Currently closed; scheduled to fully reopen on August 31 (Drag Brunch event still held on August 15)
- Sherman’s (Palm Springs) — Scheduled to reopen on September 15 (estimated break 9/4–9/15)
- Toast’d (Palm Springs) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on August 28
- Tyler’s (Palm Springs) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on September 4
- Wally’s Desert Turtle (Rancho Mirage) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on October 9
- Zin (Palm Springs) — Currently closed; scheduled to reopen on September 3
While coordinating dinner plans takes a little more strategy during the peak of August, look on the bright side: fewer crowds and wide-open reservations at the places keeping their grills firing.
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