SO.PA Restaurant — Restaurant in Palm Springs

As others have mentioned (& I should have heeded their warning) while Sop.pa is a lovely outdoor restaurant the condescending attitude that permeates the staff is baffling and makes for a very unpleasant experience. So many other reviews on here have mentioned that, one might think management would take notice and perhaps do some training - especially for the prices they charge. The manager made it clear from the minute we checked in that the restaurant was designed for hotel guests and we were lucky to be eating there (even warned us not to disturb the other guests). What a way to start a meal, so awkward. Our server was quite friendly, but we found each of the dishes to be very average. The fish was overcooked, the roasted chicken was dry and the basque cheesecake far too sweet. We have no problem paying high prices for good food and service - but nothing delivered here.

Why don’t they open the restaurant to hotel guests only? And if they opt to open to the general public, then don’t treat your guests like a nuisance. We’re very experienced in fine dining and have found if anything the service is much warmer and hospitable the nicer the restaurant. So.pa is in desperate need of a change. For the money, I’d eat at...

My wife and I agree with another reviewer that this was a total wow experience. The enchanting amber-lit outdoor setting, the excellent service staff, and the outstanding food and drinks—everything about SO•PA was incredible. We think this is definitely a Michelin star worthy restaurant.

SO•PA provided unique preparations that made each course delightfully inventive and super delicious.

The menu changes from time to time, but I loved the rack of lamb - a generous serving with a wonderful mustard herb crust, accompanied by roasted squash, Merguez sausage, and a cherry infused au jus. My wife loved the salmon with a quinoa crust - cooked perfectly to a buttery melt in your mouth perfection and served with fennel, carrot mousse and grilled citrus. The seasonal blossom salad was complex, light and amazing. The dessert was a Basque herb-crusted cheesecake that was sublime. Also the wines we had were superb.

Hard to understand the low ratings others have given this place - maybe it is not consistently as wonderful as it was for us. But for us this was five stars all the way. We will...

This was a total wow experience! From the amber-lit outdoor setting to the knowledgeable and attentive staff to the outstanding food and drinks—everything about SO•PA was incredible.

My husband and I are foodies, and we love to be delighted. SO•PA delivered with unique preparations that made each course exciting to try! The menu changes from time to time, but I absolutely loved the lamb saddle, and my husband couldn’t get enough of the roasted heirloom chicken roulade. We also indulged in a couple of first courses until we thought we couldn’t eat another bite… but then our server described the chocolate mousse “cigars.” How could we resist? The presentation in a wooden box was so creative, and the “cigars” were light, luscious, and the perfect way to end our meal.

Don’t let the 4.1-star rating deter you—this was a solid 5-star experience. We can’t...