Spectacular views combined with delectable food provide the perfect dining experience. There are two dining options at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Peaks, a fine dining experience with a breathtaking view of the Coachella Valley and Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant. Both restaurants are open for lunch and dinner.
Pines Café (Mountain Station)
A cafeteria-style restaurant, Pines Café is open daily with the following hours:
Monday – Thursday 10:00am – 8:30pm
Friday 10:00am – 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am – 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am – 8:30pm
Prepackaged sandwiches, salads, and beverages are available for purchase.
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway offers a special ride and dinner combination ticket from 4:00 p.m. daily with meal service from 4:30 p.m. Prices for the combination ticket are $41.00 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children ages 3-10. Menus are subject to change but a sample dinner menu may be downloaded on this page. Reservations are not taken.
Peaks Restaurant (Mountain Station)
A culinary experience above the clouds … the chef has created a menu featuring a variety of fresh vegetables and greens from the Coachella Valley, and dry-aged meats and poultry along with fresh breads from local bakeries. Additional selections include market-fresh seafood and pastas. Children’s menu available.
Reservations are recommended. Call (760) 325-4537 or via OpenTable.
Recently named #8 on Architectural Digest’s list of the World’s Best Cliffside Restaurants.
Peaks Lunch Menu
Daily 11:00am – 4:00pm
Peaks Dinner Menu
Sunday – Thursday 5:00pm – 7:45pm (Last seating)
Friday & Saturday 5:00pm – 8:45pm (Last seating)
Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week
May 29 – June 7
Enjoy Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway May 29 – June 7. Peaks Restaurant is offering a special dinner menu, inviting guests to savor exceptional cuisine, breathtaking mountain views, and a ride on the world’s largest rotating tramcar.
The three-course $59 prix fixe menu (exclusive of tax, gratuity and tram fare) includes:
- Choice of Appetizer—Spinach Salad, Corn Chowder or Charred Shrimp
- Choice of Entrée—Half Roasted Duck, Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Filet Mignon, Mango Salmon or Vegetable Coconut Curry
- Choice of Dessert—Salted Caramel Cheesecake, Tiramisu or Flourless Caramel Chocolate Crunch Cake
Reduced Restaurant Week tram fares are available after 4:00 p.m. and are $20 for adults and seniors, and $10 for children (ages 3-10) with confirmed Peaks Restaurant reservations.
Menus
Group Rates
Group rates are available with a two-week advance reservation. Some restrictions apply. Holidays excluded.
For further information regarding your group event please call (760) 325-1449 or e-mail [email protected].
Prices and menus are subject to change without notification.
Elevated Experiences, Inc. provides all food and beverage services at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
Peaks Restaurant
Dining Gift Cards
Dining gift cards may be purchased online for any of the Tramway’s food and beverage outlets. The cards are redeemable at Peaks Restaurant, Pines Café, The Lookout Lounge and Cascade Café.
Please call 760-325-4537 for further information or if you have any questions.
Lookout Lounge (Mountain Station)
A full cocktail bar offering a variety of alcoholic beverages and appetizers, and is located on the same level as the restaurants.
Open
Sunday – Thursday 11:00am – 8:30pm
Friday & Saturday 11:00am – 9:30pm
Cascade Café (Valley Station)
A snack bar offering a selection of sandwiches, chips, pizzas, cookies, coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Seating on Cascade Patio offers views of the tram cars, Johnson Falls and Popp Park. Hours vary.
