Experience Award-winning, Inventive Euro Austrian Cuisine With a Global Twist from Creative Chef Johannes Bacher - I am known as the “Eclectic Chef”. My years of experience traveling the world have contributed to the vision for my restaurant. As my guest you will delight in my eclectic and delicious menu selections, fantastic wine list and impeccable service.
Authentic Austrian specialties are available at all time in the restaurant and we often feature Austrian themed nights. If you don’t see your favorite asks me to create it for you! What ever you choose your experience will be one of the best in Palm Springs!
Johannes has received hundreds of awards from national and international media including Bon Appetit, Restaurant Writers Association, Zagat, Wine Spectator, Alaskan Airlines, Elle magazine, Out and About, Travel and Leisure, Open Table and The New York Times.
"I've enjoyed dinning at Johannes many times so when my friend Mark wanted to take me to dinner for my birthday, Johannes was my first choice.
I indulged myself with a Coco, one of their signature martinis ... coconut rum, coconut vodka, who know what else. Delicious! I had two.
We shared an amazing Endive salad and a cold avocado/cucumber soup garnished with crab. Yummy!
Since we were both in the mood for "comfort food", we both had Schnitzel. Mine made with veal and my friend's, chicken.
Crispy and very flavorful. The meat was not over cooked and was moist and tender.
For desert, they brought out a large plate with "Happy Birthday" written in Raspberry Coulis. On the plate, chocolate mousse, espresso creme brulee and tiramisu."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"I was visiting Palm Springs from out of town and looking for an excellent restaurant with fabulous cuisine and good service- Johannes more than met my expectations, it set the bar for all my future dining experiences in Palm Springs. Drink menu was interesting and varied, good cocktails, good wine list. The meals were delicious, flavors well balanced. I found this place on Yelp and it definately lives up to the praise. Will definately seek to dine here again when I come back to visit."
Dined on 4/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"We travel to PS every year and we have never missed going to Johannes. This is our favorite and best restaurant to eat at in PS. The food is absolutely the best and we have tried numerous items on the menu. The service is always great and they are very friendly. The ambience is very relaxing. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone that visits PS. A visit in PS without a stop at Johannes just wouldn't be the same. Johannes deserves 5 stars all across the board. All the food is great but my favorite item is the Escargot. This trip I also had the Wiener Schnitzel and it was delicious. Don't miss this wonderful restaurant!!"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"A very popular venue; so be sure to make a reservation! Great food & drink with a very lively dining room. The dining room can be very loud; so dining early or very late might be a good idea if you want a quiet dinner. The servers are always courteous and knowledgeable - my only complaint; I've repeatedly experienced inconsistent service due to a lack of adequate coverage for the number of seated tables. Many plate prices are a bit high; but the quality is excellent and portions are generous."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in Palm Springs who appreciates good food and drinks. The Passion Fruit Mojito was amazing and the overall dining experience was well worth the price..."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Could not have enjoyed this experience more! Everything from the initial greeting to our departure was perfection. The food is stellar! Complex combinations create truly unique and rich offerings. Best meal we had in Palm Springs during a 5 day visit."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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"Took friends here for dinner while visiting Palm Springs. Had a phenomenal meal. And they had Moscow mules which were served perfectly in a chill copper mug ! Scallops were melt in your mouth and my friends dinners were just as wonderful. I highly recommend this spot for locals and visitors alike!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"We went as a group of 5 the other night. We started the evening out by running late & asking to sit outside. They were very happy to assist any way that they could. The service was fabulous & the staff is all very friendly. Our meals and martinis were delish too! I would highly recommend dining here. It's always 5 stars!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"I'm in Palm Springs once a year to visit friends and I must say that Johannes is a fixture of my visit. The food is always excellent, the atmosphere is welcoming, the service friendly and the ambiance is sophisticated. It's truly the best meal available in Palm Springs. Don't miss it."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Perfection in all aspects! By the way,if they have the Seafood Ménage (lobster, shrimp, scallops in a secret sauce) appetizer menu - get it! It's superb! Can't wait to come back here!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Never had a bad meal . Have ordered most of the menu selection and have yet to be disappointed. Great wine selection. Excellent service. Service sometimes slow when full later in the evening. one of our go to places in Palm Springs."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2011
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"Dining at Johannes is always a fabulous culinary experience -- a formal but relaxed atmosphere with spectacular food. We always dine at Johannes when we are home away from home. My dinner guests have never been disappointed."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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"Secial occasion,a cousin's 90th Bday, and he is restricted in the food he eats. We knew the restaurant could omit sauces, but we were impressed that it made up a side,roasted potatoes,and a sauce, lemon butter, that were not on the menu; easy enuf, but they were offered, served, and prepared perfectly. All of our dishes, including kangeroo that could substitute for tenderloin on anyone's menu, thick and crusted scallops, and moist and meaty halibut, were excellent; the corn soup with crab remarkable; the escargot out of shell in a garlic, herb sauce superb; and the least adventurous, cold duck breast as an appetizer, served over an ample helping of delicious lentils. Deserts were fine, esp. with HB in caramel sauce. Can't wait to return"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"When the host brought us to our table, which was in a busy spot, I felt I wasn't going to enjoy my dinner the way I wanted to. The owner made Sure that everything was ok! The evening was perfect in all levels."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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"When the room was full it was very noisy. Huge piece of Wiener schnitzel. Small accompaniments. Which were good. Wished the meat portion wasSmaller and the veggie potion larger"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2012
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"We had never been to Johannes restaurant so this was our firt experience. We were celebrating a very special occasion, our 11th annivesary. Because we are both over 65 yrs. and both retired, we don't go to a restaurant of this level only once in awhile for a very special occasion, so when do choose a restaurant like Johannes, we fully expect the experience to be in line with prices. It was quite obvious, from the start or our arrival, that the staff were young and most inexperienced as to how to interact and to properly serve their guests. I would deduct that this is due to little to no training. Anyone who has experienced fine dinning knows that, besides the food, proper table ediquette is a major part of the whole experience."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"We always stop at Johannes when we're in Palm Springs. The brussel sprout salad is wonderful and the snitzel is great. Service is always excellent. Cocktails are well made and the wine list has some hard to find selections."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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"New sous chef, so some items have changed slightly. Hopefully, this will be corrected back to original tastes. However, this also allows for new taste/presentation inputs."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"We were there once last season and enjoyed the experience and are very glad we returned. Our experience was truly outstanding. The food and service were as good as it gets, and we really liked the ambiance. Stylish and contemporary. We will return!!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"I had a great pre-birthday celebration at Johannes. Love the ambiance and the service was impeccable. I had the tuna tartare and the ahi tuna entree and they were both very different and delicious. This was a fabulous meal in Palm Springs; I'm looking forward to returning."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Johannes is a GEM we have been in Palm Desert since January and have just towards the end discovered it, and we will definitely be back next winter. Our waiter (a Canadian from Montreal area) was so attentive to our group it was simply amazing. The best food we have had in the valley for a long time... Wiener Schnitzel are to die for. Sure would love to keep this place our little secret, but the word is out...."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"When it comes to food, this restaurant still is one of the best in Palm Springs, although we were disappointed with the inexperienced servers who seemed clueless about their restaurant's food and wine list. The more experienced server had been relegated to the bar."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2004
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"Johannes is among our favorite spots in Palm Springs. The food is always excellent and the service is generally attentive without being over-bearing. We brought friends here and enjoyed an excellent meal. The only issue is that it can get quite loud in the front room when it is packed (as it was on this night). So conversations can get quite difficult when the restaurant is full. The other areas of the restaurant probably aren't affected as much by the noise. Be sure to order a cocktail when you visit - Lorena is one of the best in the city!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"The food was very delicious. We each had the sweet corn soup with crab. The crab was fresh and delicious. My husband had the curry shrimp. It was loaded with shrimp and he was very satisfied. I had the beef tenderloin. I ordered it medium rare, but it was closer to medium. It had good flavor and was tender. The steak knife provided had trouble cutting the meat becaue the meat was tender and the knife was not sharp. A butter knife would have done a better job. We both had dessert, me the creme brulee and my husband the trio. They were classic desserts; nothing to write home about.
Service was slow. It took about 15 minutes to receive our drinks and a full half hour before we each received 2 slices of bread (only 2, no more)."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
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"Food was excellent and well prepared. But try seasoning the meat in the schnitzel. Cheerful and helpful waitstaff. We had only one problem: despite booking ahead of time we were seated in the kitchen area which is noisy, hot, and has a smoke smell. Some might like the energy of the space, but for us it was uncomfortable and when we asked the person who seated us if we could move, we were told 'no'. My suggestion is to note on the website that there are two dining areas and make clear the nature of each space, so that customers can make special requests in their reservations."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"Authentic German entrees with an urban flair. Incredible Brussels sprouts salad special had a wonderful nutty flavor. Private dining room is fairly dark, so try to stay towards the front of the house."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Enjoyed the spectacular Lake Superior White Fish on a ragu of shrimp/lobster/crab/corn/peas. It was to just die for. Excellent food. This was my second time here this month and I hope to go again very soon. From previous reviews, it sounds like they have really kicked it up a notch. I love this place and I'm hard to please."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Well prepared delicious food, the soups and schnitzel were outstanding. Our party was seated in the windowless, square back room that I did not know exist, otherwise I would have requested not to be seated there."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"Johannes is a perennial favorite of ours. They continue to innovate in their menu with unique offerings and keep the quality high. We've been coming back for several years whenever we visit Palm Springs."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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"After passing by this restaurant for over ten years' driving into Palm Springs we finally decided to take up friends' recommendations. We enjoyed the best sea bass preparation ever served to us and a lovely pinot noir from their very reasonable and well-designed wine list, notable for its value selections albeit including the occasional diamond."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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