RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK - September 27, 2026

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ John Fritch

re: “Peaks”, “Pine’s Café” and

“The Lookout Lounge” @ the Top of the P.S. Aerial Tram. 1 Tramway Road. Palm

Springs, CA.

- REPORT The Tram is the #1 Tourist attraction in the C.V. and has been named

the #8 IN THE WORLD place for cliff-side dining by Architectural Digest and the

temperature at the Top of the Tram is 40 degrees cooler than on the Desert Floor.

You can buy a jacket at the gift shop if you need one. Great place to send your

visitors.

- REPORT that the views are amazing. You can see for 50 miles. Can even see the

Pacific Ocean from the Top of the Tram!!!

- DISCUSSION of the food @ Peaks; rib eye, lamb, salmon, etc.

- DISCUSSION of the food @ Pines Café; more cafeteria style; grab ‘n go,

sandwiches, salads, ribs, herb chicken, pizza, nachos. Ride ‘n Dine (tram ticket

and dinner @ the Pines Café) starts @ 4:30 PM; ribs, burgundy beef, chicken,

vegetarian lasagna.

- DISCUSSION of the food @ the Lookout Lounge. Best view of the forest and the

valley. Peaks menu is served here as well.

- REPORT that “Peaks” is open 7 days a week from 11 AM – 4 PM for lunch and 5

– 11 PM for dinner.

- REPORT that they can handle 120 folks for corporate, wedding, etc., private

events.

- REPORT that they are open 7 days a week. Book on “open table”. Reservations

strongly suggested; CALL because Open Table does not have all the tables

available.

- DISCUSSION to plan your 2026 Holiday Parties now.

- (contact info: www.pstramway.com and (760) 325-4537)