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Workshop Kitchen & Bar

4.3(1,388)
Californian Restaurant

About

Workshop Kitchen & Bar transforms a 1926 Palm Springs movie house into a modernist concrete space with soaring ceilings and a minimalist design. The venue’s private dining room and large communal table offer flexible setups for groups seeking a distinctive setting with mountain views and outdoor patio seating.

Chef Michael Beckman’s menu highlights wood-fired California cuisine using local farms and the Dory Fleet’s seafood. The attentive service and craft cocktails complement a business dinner or team gathering in a stylish, artful environment uncommon in the desert.

Best for

  • Intimate client dinners with seasonal California cuisine
  • Team dinners in a stylish, modernist setting
  • Outdoor dining for relaxed business gatherings

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Dining Event

Custom request

Perfect for team dinners, client lunches, and celebration meals. Reserve a private or semi-private space for your group with food, drinks, and AV if needed.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Happy Hour

Custom request

Host a relaxed evening reception for your team or clients. Reserve a space for drinks and light bites in a social, low-key setting.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage

Full Buyout

Custom request

Take over the entire restaurant for your event. Full control of the space, menu, and atmosphere — ideal for large celebrations or exclusive corporate events.

What's typically included

  • Full venue layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Architecture & Design
Modernist concrete interior in a 1926 historic movie house
The venue repurposes a former 1920s movie theater with a striking brutalist-modern design featuring concrete furniture, enhanced verticality, and elegant lighting by PS-Lab. The blend of historic architecture and contemporary design creates a unique
Food Program
Wood-fired dishes with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
Chef Michael Beckman draws on California’s diverse produce and sustainable farms, offering a market-driven menu with wood-fired specialties like flat iron aupoivre, complemented by house pickling, ferments, and dry aging.
Outdoor Space
Patio dining with mountain views
The venue offers an outdoor patio that provides a favored dining spot with mountain views, extending the event space and adding a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere for gatherings.

At a glance

Rated 4.3 on Google · 1,388 reviews