SO.PA Restaurant

Palm Springs, CA · American restaurant

Rating
4.1/5
★★★★☆ 4.1
Reviews
20
Rank in Palm Springs
#106
of 212 restaurants
City Percentile
24%
rating percentile
Address
SO.PA Restaurant, 1050 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Phone
(760) 323-1858
Website
hermannbungalows.com
Status
Closed · Opens 5:30 PM

SO.PA Restaurant is a restaurant located in Palm Springs, CA. It is one of 212 restaurants listed in Palm Springs. Its 4.1-star rating is slightly below the Palm Springs city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday5 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Alex Rigaud · Feb 2026

Rachel was a great! She answered our questions regarding the menu and helped with dietary restrictions. My only issue was I reserved a cabana but we were seated at a regular table. I noticed the 3 cabanas were occupied so I wasn't sure if it was a timing issue but given the host seemed more interested in his phone and sitting down, we recommend just making a normal reservation. Tarik was also great and funny as the valet, cracking great joke while we waited for a friend to come out of the restaurant. The food was great, service awesome, just one blip but definitely recommend overall.

★★★★★ 5.0 Rebecca Wierda · Mar 2025

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

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Mishel Fletcher · Mar 2024

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

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 David Siciliano · Oct 2025

Ok where to begin - first off the service was pleasant, no real complaints there. However everything else was so bad we got the check after the appetizer. First off, the lighting hangs so low it’s literally in your face at the table. We couldn’t even see the servers face it was blocked by some big light fixture. Second, we ordered a simple salad and it came basically undressed, plated around the rim of the plate with a blob of burrata in the middle, on a bed of rye bread crumbs? It was bland and texturally very weird. The flavor combinations of the main courses seemed really odd so we did not order a main and got our check. 1 glass of wine, 1 salad, and 1 bottle of sparkling water SIXTY SEVEN dollars before tip. Complete insanity. Avoid this over priced wannabe fine dining.

★★★★★ 5.0 Alicia Rios · Feb 2025

We had a fantastic dining experience at SO•PA! Our server, Rachael, was sweet, knowledgeable about the menu, and very friendly. Jacob was also kind and went out of his way to help with the outdoor heaters on a chilly night. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious, and the outdoor ambiance made for a wonderful evening. Highly recommend!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

American restaurantRestaurant

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