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Melvyn's at the Ingleside Estate, Palm Springs, CA

Melvyn's at the Ingleside Estate

4.5
4.5
4262 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
A timeless Palm Springs classic specializing in traditional American Fare with a modern twist. Located in the heart of Palm Springs, in the famous Ingleside Inn, Melvyns Restaurant also features a full bar, dancefloor and piano lounge on a first come first serve basis.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 325-2323
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Erik Dandee
  • Catering
    Perfect setting for weddings, meetings or private parties. Custom menus are available for any budget.
  • Private party facilities
    Melvyn's is fabulous for Holiday parties, bridal showers, baby showers, company events, family reunions, and more. Melvyn's can provide fabulous service for a small gathering for dinner and drinks, to a large wedding reception for 125, complete with a Dance floor, Open bar and Entertainment.
  • Neighbourhood
    Palm Springs
  • Cross Street
    Belardo
  • Parking details
    Public and street parking also available.
  • Entertainment
    Join us for nightly entertainment in our Piano Bar and dancing in our Casa Blanca Lounge from 8pm. On Sundays join us from 3.30pm till 7.30pm for our weekly Jam session.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,262 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Cocktail Bar

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Cocktail Bar

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Melvyn's at the Ingleside Estate is a "classic Palm Springs experience" offering "excellently prepared food" and "exceptional service" wrapped in a nostalgic ambiance. Guests enjoy standout dishes like Steak Diane and flambé desserts, with many praising the charming staff and historic setting. Ideal for special occasions, though "prices are steep."

4,262 Reviews
  1. Hannah

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to go for a birthday! All the food was really good.

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  2. Vogt

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    498 reviews

    5.0

    498 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The rack of lamb was so excellent and was a huge portion which I love. The martinis are perfection

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  3. MicheleG

    Palm Springs

    31 reviews

    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We had previously had an amazing time there. That’s what brought us back for a special occasion. Service was mediocre at best. Not the best experience

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  4. Jamie

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My party had a great time at Melvyn’s, specifically enjoying the classy way we were treated. Some may call it old school, when so few establishments get the basics right, not us! Things started on a good foot with a warm welcome and offer to enjoy the bar while my party gathered. We happily moved seating for another party but the bar and serving staff took note of this and checked that we weren’t put out (we weren’t). The menu was quite traditional and what we’d expected. The waiter was fun and had his schtick down pat. Everyone loved their food - even me, the only vegan in the steakhouse! My colleagues ordered Bananas Foster and enjoyed the table side preparation. It was a glimpse back to professional service. And the management, well they sent us over a round of martinis just to make sure we really didn’t mind being to move up the bar. That was an extra touch of class.

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  5. Ian

    Portland

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I used to love this place…there is still a lot to like about the experience. The maitre d. The atmosphere. The career waiters who flambée your scheisse tableside. The food has gone downhill (tartare is goo from a food processor shoved into a ring mold, for instance). The service goes from lovable gruff to, um, semi tolerant if you aren’t buying multiple bottles of oaky Napa red or Rombauer cougar juice from the list. If you want to see where your grandparents are spending your inheritance come on in. I don’t mind spending for a good meal, but we know this is not Michelin star grub so we try to spend under $500 and that doesn’t really work for this place. So the novelty has faded. We championed this place even when they had their issues with the health department but sadly need to look elsewhere for steak dinner theater on future trips through town. To the guy eating a baked potato and drinking four martinis at Frank’s old table, rock on man, this place is for you but it’s not for me anymore.

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  6. Jeff

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in every way! Outstanding food, service, and atmosphere. Highly recommend!

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  7. Randy

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Magnificent martini, wedge salad was actually pretty filling on its own and the steak Diane was all that was hyped up to be. Wonderful table side presentation and cooked to perfection. Our side dish of Brussels Sprouts was way over seasoned, only could eat a few as the strong flavor took away from the rest of the meal.

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  8. bobby

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Melvyn’s was perfect. Tables were spaced to allow privacy and intimacy. Food was delivered hot and perfect. The waitstaff was attentive, yet not disturbing. The ambiance was just the same as when we were there every time in the past. Perfection!

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  9. Sarah

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambiance was great and the noise level ok for a group of 6 to engage in conversation. The waiter was friendly and helpful, though less so after we were done ordering and seemed bothered by any requests. The food was good enough but wasn't anything spectacular that warranted the price point. I think it's probably a fun spot to hang out for drinks. Overall I was underwhelmed by it.

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  10. Robert

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was overpriced and didn’t meet expectations. The deviled eggs and wedge salad were great but the waiter recommended beef Wellington for $78 tasted bland and the halibut cheeks for $70 were overcooked, dry and tasted like previously frozen food.

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Melvyn's at the Ingleside Estate is rated 4.5 stars by 4262 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Melvyn's at the Ingleside Estate

200 W Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Belardo
  • Neighbourhood
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public and street parking also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Erik Dandee
  • Entertainment
    Join us for nightly entertainment in our Piano Bar and dancing in our Casa Blanca Lounge from 8pm. On Sundays join us from 3.30pm till 7.30pm for our weekly Jam session.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 325-2323
  • Catering
    Perfect setting for weddings, meetings or private parties. Custom menus are available for any budget.
  • Private party facilities
    Melvyn's is fabulous for Holiday parties, bridal showers, baby showers, company events, family reunions, and more. Melvyn's can provide fabulous service for a small gathering for dinner and drinks, to a large wedding reception for 125, complete with a Dance floor, Open bar and Entertainment.
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