Billy Reed's sprawling restaurant has been a Palm Springs institution since "Pearl Harbor Day, 1975," according to Mr. Reed. The menu is an accessible catch-all of reliable all-American classics (chicken, steaks, salads, burgers), somewhat like an upscaled-but-unfussy diner with big portions to match, but the décor must be seen to be fully appreciated. The style might be best described as a cross between an Old West bordello and a member's club—all for affordable prices. Three meals are served all day long, but the pies are most famous: The towering creations and are shown off by staff around the dining room, and few patrons can resist come dessert time. There are more than a dozen types, all made by Billy Reed, who, almost unbelievably, took a 25-year break from his distinctive landmark and only returned in 2012 because he missed making his grandmother's dessert recipes. Palm Springs is full of flash-in-the-pan places that are all about haute cuisine or scene-making, but this place, which is so uncool it's the coolest joint in town, has the devotion of retirees and locals. Bonus: There's also a subdued cocktail bar often, a live pianist on a grand piano.
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Billy Reed's
1800 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
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Uptown
Hours
Daily 8am–9pm
Phone
760/325-1946
Prices
Mains $9–$19
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1800 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs Palm SpringsNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.