Workshop Kitchen & Bar - Palm Springs: Courtyard

One of the best restaurants that we have visited in Palm Springs so far! We sat on their patio area for dinner, and enjoyed the relaxed and unhurried atmosphere, as well as the prompt and very friendly service. Their menu has many choices for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. We had the oyster mushroom and the beet salad appetizers, and both were excellent. For dinner, we both had the salmon that was very well prepared with a crispy skin. The food presentation was excellent. I was happy with their extensive wine list, also. It is a little more expensive than some other local restaurants, but worth the price. It’s a popular place, so be sure to make reservations. We will definitely return here again sometime.

I had made reservations well in advance for Workshop. The meat is innovative and has a lot of farm to table items. The decor is the highlight. Whether your in the courtyard or inside the dining room, the restaurant is stunning. I asked for an appetizer recommendation and I’m glad I did. The server recommended the runner beans which were braised in pork. They were so rich and flavorful. So simple, yet so well done. For my entree I had the pork chop. It was perfectly cooked and came with bacon marmalade. Dessert is a must! I opted for the lemon meringue cake which came with a beet and hibiscus sauce. My only complaint about the dessert was the cake was falling over, they were light on the sauce, and a quenelle of ice cream or sorbet would have provided a well rounded pairing to the cake. I had cocktails throughout my dinner. The cocktails matched the food. Innovative, clever, and well made.

The decor was interesting and unique, and the service was friendly. However, I was disappointed with the food and drink. The “Good Lion” “original cocktail” was an average old fashioned. The oyster mushrooms tasted mostly like fried batter—could barely taste the mushrooms. My steak was a good medium rare, however the black pepper was overwhelming. Given the food up to that point, I decided not to get desert. Considering the good online reviews, price, and strict reservation requirements, I was hoping for much better.

Amazing restaurant! Absolutely loved everything that came out and the archive was fantastic. The steak for two was super tasty and cooked to perfection. I don't quite remember what we had for the appetizers but I do remember them being very tasty and also just well presented as well. Overall highly recommend!

The place to go if you’re looking for something extraordinary. The cocktails are gorgeous and the space is like a modern cathedral where great food is what’s being worshipped! What I loved most is that it didn’t have a pretentious vibe — they still manage to pull off casual somehow. The bathroom feels like France - functional and strangely ordinary. It’s the only part of the whole experience that didn’t match. We loved our server Jeff. He’s got the gift of likability and again — not pretentious.