
Alice B.
Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs
Restaurant in Palm Springs, United States
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Alice B. is a practical Palm Springs choice when timing and ease matter more than a fully defined cuisine brief. Book it for a low-pressure meal, but cross-shop Bougainvillea Fresh Cuisine, Johannes, The Tropicale, Monsoon Indian Cuisine, or Thai Smile Palm Springs if the group needs clearer menu expectations before committing.
About Alice B.
Alice B. is a Palm Springs option best evaluated through two practical lenses: its weekly hours and smart-casual dress code. It works best as a timing-led choice for diners who care more about schedule and setting than choosing around a specific cuisine brief, chef, menu format, price range, or signature dish.
The useful way to think about it is schedule. Alice B. is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Saturday from 4–9 PM, open Sunday from 10 AM–2 PM and 4–9 PM. That makes it relevant for evening plans most of the week, with an additional Sunday daytime window for diners whose Palm Springs schedule works better earlier in the day.
Plan for flexibility, not a tightly defined menu mission
This is not the pick for someone who wants to choose around a fully defined cuisine label before committing. Use Alice B. when timing and a smart-casual setting matter more than detailed menu research. If your group needs more certainty, compare Alice B. with other Palm Springs dining options before choosing.
For an explorer, that flexibility can be acceptable if the evening is low-pressure and the schedule works. It is less compelling for a celebratory meal where a group needs to know budget, format, ordering strategy in advance. In that case, cross-shop named alternatives such as The Tropicale, Bougainvillea Fresh Cuisine, Johannes, Monsoon Indian Cuisine, or Thai Smile Palm Springs, then return to Alice B. if the hours and dress code fit best.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Alice B. for a Palm Springs plan where the priority is keeping timing simple: Tuesday through Saturday dinner, Sunday daytime hours, or Sunday dinner. The smart-casual dress code also gives diners a clear baseline for how to show up.
Cross-shop if the decision hinges on a specific cuisine style, chef, price expectation, or dish before arrival. That does not make Alice B. a bad choice; it just means the value case is harder to judge from planning alone.
Planning details
- Location
- 1122 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- aliceb.com
- Phone
- +17605374311
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Alice B. reads like an occasion restaurant that favors understatement over spectacle. Located just east of Palm Springs’ busiest tourist strips, it offers a quieter, deliberate arrival and an intimate dining scale that rewards looking around the room. The edit—of service, pacing and food—feels calibrated to guests who travel with expectations: the space is attentive rather than showy, and the mood supports lingering dinners and careful conversation. Expect a restrained, polished desert dining experience that privileges thoughtful execution and an interior that complements rather than upstages the evening.
Best For
This is a dinner destination for milestone meals and planned evenings out. The copy explicitly ties the restaurant to anniversaries, birthdays and retirement weekends, and positions Alice B. within Palm Springs’ evening-focused, occasion-oriented tier. It draws guests who already know the night matters, so it’s well suited for celebrations, anniversaries and weekend escapes when pacing and presentation are central to the experience. If you’re booking for a meaningful occasion and want a composed, attentive meal, Alice B. is a clear fit.
Ordering Tips
Expect a focused, changeable menu and a beverage program that matters. The description emphasizes a paced service style—service that guides the table rather than hurries it—so plan time for a multi-course evening and book ahead for important dates. Because the restaurant positions itself as occasion-oriented, let the staff set timing and consider leaning on their recommendations from the beverage program. Reservations are implied to be prudent for milestone nights; arrive prepared to savor a deliberately paced dinner rather than a quick bite.
Venue details
Ambiance
High-end design and décor paying tribute to culinary history with a stylish, creative atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Planning details
Location
1122 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Tropicale, Notable alternative
- Monsoon Indian Cuisine, Notable alternative
- Thai Smile Palm Springs, Notable alternative
- Johannes, Notable alternative
- Bougainvillea Fresh Cuisine, Regional/New American (pastas, steak, mussels), Regional/New American (pastas, steak, mussels)
Restaurant context
How Alice B. compares in Palm Springs
Alice B. is the easier, lower-commitment choice when the plan needs flexibility rather than a tightly defined dining identity. Bougainvillea Fresh Cuisine is the clearer pick for diners who want Regional/New American cooking, especially pastas, steak, or mussels, because the food brief is easier to understand before booking.
For atmosphere-led dining, The Tropicale is the more obvious cross-shop. For cuisine-specific value, Monsoon Indian Cuisine and Thai Smile Palm Springs give diners a cleaner read on what the meal will be. Alice B. makes more sense when the group is less fixed on cuisine and more focused on a simple Palm Springs reservation.
If the occasion needs a more intentional feel, compare against Johannes before committing. Alice B. is the practical fallback for easy planning; Johannes is the better fit when the dinner itself is the point of the evening.
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Around this place
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Compare Alice B.
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice B. | Palm Springs | ; | Michelin Plate 20262026 Michelin Plate |
| The Tropicale | Palm Springs | ; | No published awards |
| Monsoon Indian Cuisine | Palm Springs | ; | No published awards |
| Thai Smile Palm Springs | Palm Springs | ; | No published awards |
| Johannes | Palm Springs | ; | No published awards |
| Bougainvillea Fresh Cuisine | Palm Springs | Regional/New American (pastas, steak, mussels) | No published awards |
How Alice B. Palm Springs compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Alice B.?
If your plans are date-sensitive, pay close attention to the schedule: Alice B. is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Saturday from 4–9 PM, open Sunday from 10 AM–2 PM and 4–9 PM.
What are alternatives to Alice B.?
Comparison options include The Tropicale, Bougainvillea Fresh Cuisine, Johannes, Monsoon Indian Cuisine, Thai Smile Palm Springs. Use those as cross-shops if you need a clearer fit before committing to Alice B.
Is Alice B. good for solo dining?
For solo-dining plans, the key planning details are that Alice B. is in Palm Springs, has a smart-casual dress code, opens Tuesday through Saturday from 4–9 PM, plus Sunday from 10 AM–2 PM and 4–9 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Alice B.?
Dinner is available Tuesday through Saturday from 4–9 PM and Sunday from 4–9 PM. Alice B. also has a Sunday daytime window from 10 AM–2 PM, so the better choice depends on your Palm Springs schedule.

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