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Melvyn's in Palm Springs is hidden behind manicured hedges and captures the flair of old Hollywood with crystal chandeliers, a restored oak salon and live piano. The menu includes classic American dishes such as steaks, seafood and chicken pot pie, as well as table shows such as Bananas Foster or Cherries Jubilee. The Martini is served in the Casablanca Lounge.
Gay restaurants and queer-friendly cafés can be found in Palm Springs mainly around Palm Canyon Drive and the adjacent Arenas Road, in the same area where the nightlife takes place. In this area, eating out for gay couples is as natural as anywhere else in the city, and several eateries have been a staple of the scene for years. On Palm Canyon Drive, Lulu California Bistro is one of the most recognizable addresses and a place to see and be seen. If you like it a little weirder, the drag brunch is the right place for you: Oscar's on Arenas Road is known for its Sunday shows and the subsequent T-Dance, and there are also other drag brunches in hotels in the city center.
But you are not limited to a few addresses when it comes to eating. Palm Springs has thrived on an open attitude for decades, and in most downtown venues, you'll feel welcome as a queer guest. The spectrum ranges from simple breakfast cafés to relaxed patio restaurants to restaurants for a special evening. In the mild climate, many houses rely on outdoor spaces that can be used almost all year round. For breakfast after a long night, the city center is just as safe a choice as it is for dinner before going out. The following selection gives you an overview of where you can eat well and carefree.