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The Reef
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The Reef

About The Reef

Welcome to The Reef, a trusted Restaurant in Palm Springs, CA, known for great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. With a 4.40 rating from 669 reviews, we’re proud to offer great service and quality for every guest.

★★★★☆ 4.40 rating (669 reviews)
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The Reef interior
Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Mark Pitts

Mark Pitts

2 years ago

We really enjoy this little Tiki-themed bar and restaurant in our neighborhood, especially at happy hour! They have great drinks and good happy hour offerings, including reduced prices on some menu options. I especially like their burgers and their fish and chips. Their loco moco is also very good, but we had to ask for extra gravy… They have some vegetarian options on their menu. Service is always good. They also have both indoor and patio seating options. I can definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great little bar with good prices and a good menu.

Samuel Barnes

Samuel Barnes

5 months ago

This place is unlike any tiki place I have been. Stopped in just to see the place on a road trip since we love tiki and history and ended up booking at the Caliente and going to the Reef for dinner. Place is off the hook! Great food and drinks just steps from the pool. They have a stage and heard they do live music, though, no one was playing when we were there. Family-friendly as we had our 5 year old with us. If you haven't been here, you are DEFINITELY missing out. No question, we'll be back. Just not soon enough!

Heather Ace

Heather Ace

year ago

This is a cute little tiki bar tucked away at the Caliente at the south end of the strip. If you’re staying in the hotels down there like the V the Ace or Saguaro it’s the perfect spot to start off your night because the drinks are strong tiki drinks. The staff is really nice and the atmosphere is chill, very cool and tiki.

Briana Gonzalez

Briana Gonzalez

7 months ago

The happy hour drinks and spam musubi tacos were awesome and our server was so kind (I believe his name was Richard?)! Very cute but casual tiki vibe in an indoor/poolside setting, will return next time I’m in Palm Springs

Jeremy Wyatt

Jeremy Wyatt

3 months ago

We love The Reef at the Caliente Tropics Resort. Cool restaurant and our favourite Tiki Bar & pool area. It has an awesome atmosphere, huge portions, and amazing drinks . We really enjoyed our evening with Jay, thanks man Jeremy and Tamara.

Terian Tyre

Terian Tyre

5 months ago

Solo female traveler who felt welcomed. Old school tiki bar with great servers and bartenders. Especially nice on its patio overlooking the pool at night.

DC

DC

year ago

Cool vibes, great food and service. We ordered the Reef pupu platter which was plenty for two. My husband ordered a zombie drink and I ordered the Palm Springs punch. We requested a spot with nice cool ac and it sure was chilly it was a nice escape from the heat.

Magnesium Flores

Magnesium Flores

5 months ago

Was recommended to visit this place by someone in my area and I’m so glad we went. This was a memorable experience and everything we ordered was delicious.

Tom S

Tom S

5 months ago

Our first trip to Palm Springs. Had a list of places we wanted to check out, and since our VRBO wasn’t ready yet, we headed over to the Reef, which was on our list. What we found was a fun little bar, with a friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled bartender. The food was really good, and so were the drinks. My wife had the Coconut Shrimp, and I had the Chicken Fingers. Both had great flavor and were delivered piping hot. For drinks, my wife had the Classic Mai Tai and I had the Painkiller. Both were well mixed and plenty boozy. We meant to get back there before we left, but ran out of time. Palm Springs is now in our destinations rotation so we will be back at the Reef again in the future.

Gerry Tunstall

Gerry Tunstall

4 months ago

Ahoy, tiki lovers from around the world! You have found an old school tiki dive bar that has not been ruined by the march of time. This location opened as the Congo Room on the Caliente Tropics Resort in 1964. Numerous owners and concepts followed during the next 50 years. Since I only came in for a tropical drink (absolutely wonderful piña colada with a dark rum float) and to take a few photos, I didn't experience the food offerings. The only disappointment for me was that there were no draft beer options. This is THE place to re-live your past travels in the open ocean and to re-visit those precious vignettes from the South Pacific, New Zealand, Micronesia, Hawaii, and the Marquesas Islands, or to dream about going there soon!

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

Caliente Tropics Resort, 411 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, United States

Reservations

+1 760-656-3839

Hours

Closed · Wednesday 12 PM-12 AM
Sunday 12 PM-12 AM
Monday 12 PM-12 AM
Tuesday 12 PM-12 AM
Wednesday 12 PM-12 AM
Thursday 12 PM-12 AM
Friday 12 PM-12 AM
Saturday 12 PM-12 AM
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