![Don't you want to be lazy by the pool? Sparrows Lodge is the perfect retreat in the desert. If you're looking for one of the best hotels and restaurants in Palm Springs, be sure to check out this hidden gem.](https://thetasteedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmsprings-thebarnkitchen-sparrow-lodge-thetastesf-1008026.jpg)
![Sip on a wine based margarita in the garden of Sparrows Lodge is the perfect retreat in the dessert. If you're looking for one of the best hotels and restaurants in Palm Springs, be sure to check out this hidden gem.](https://thetasteedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmsprings-thebarnkitchen-sparrow-lodge-thetastesf-1008008-2.jpg)
Two properties we absolutely loved in Palm Springs are the Sparrows Lodge and the Holiday House. They’re under the same management and located just a short distance from each other, but both offer completely different experiences.
Sparrows Lodge, a renovated 1950’s hotel, offers a secluded garden retreat with a tranquil pool, about 10 minutes from downtown Palm Springs. A large communal table under a pergola covered with orange trees serves as the “restaurant.” We typically go out of our way to avoid communal seating at restaurants, but the seating areas at this lovely table are set far enough apart and divided enough (each seating area has a loveseat across from a pair of dining chairs) that it still feels relatively private. You can choose to chat with your neighbors, or not.
![Sparrows Lodge is the perfect retreat in the desert. If you're looking for one of the best hotels and restaurants in Palm Springs, be sure to check out this hidden gem.](https://thetasteedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmsprings-thebarnkitchen-sparrow-lodge-thetastesf-1008031.jpg)
![You must visit the Barn Kitchen at Sparrows Lodge in Palm Springs for a delicious lunch under the orange trees #palmsprings #travel](https://thetasteedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmsprings-thebarnkitchen-sparrow-lodge-thetastesf-1007956-1.jpg)
![Sparrows Lodge is the perfect retreat in the dessert. If you're looking for one of the best hotels and restaurants in Palm Springs, be sure to check out this hidden gem.](https://thetasteedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmsprings-thebarnkitchen-sparrow-lodge-thetastesf-1008025.jpg)
![Relax Inside the Barn Kitchen at Sparrows Lodge in Palm Springs](https://thetasteedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmsprings-thebarnkitchen-sparrow-lodge-thetastesf-1008029.jpg)
![The most relaxing lunch and best restaurant in Palm Springs outside is at the Barn Kitchen at Sparrows Lodge in Palm Springs, thetasteedit](https://thetasteedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmsprings-thebarnkitchen-sparrow-lodge-thetastesf-1007960-1.jpg)
![Be lazy by the pool at Sparrows Lodge. It is the perfect retreat in Palm Springs. See our visit from thetasteedit.com](https://thetasteedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmsprings-thebarnkitchen-sparrow-lodge-thetastesf-1008023.jpg)
![You'll find the best outdoor dining in Palm Springs seated under the orange trees at this hidden gem the Barn Kitchen at Sparrows Lodge in Palm Springs, thetasteedit](https://thetasteedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmsprings-thebarnkitchen-sparrow-lodge-thetastesf-1008041-1.jpg)
![You'll find the best brunch in Palm Springs at this hidden gem the Barn Kitchen at Sparrows Lodge in Palm Springs, thetasteedit recommends the cobb salad!](https://thetasteedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmsprings-thebarnkitchen-sparrow-lodge-thetastesf-1007982-1.jpg)
![Visit the Barn Kitchen at Sparrows Lodge in Palm Springs for the best lunch under the orange trees and this perfect chicken salad sandwich for lunch, thetasteedit #hotel #salad #palmsprings #travel](https://thetasteedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmsprings-thebarnkitchen-sparrow-lodge-thetastesf-1007996-1.jpg)
![There are beautiful gardens at the retreat and hotel Sparrows Lodge in Palm Springs, thetasteedit](https://thetasteedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmsprings-thebarnkitchen-sparrow-lodge-thetastesf-1007962-1.jpg)
![The best wine based margarita we've ever found was in Palm Springs at the Barn Kitchen at sparrows lodge, The Taste Edit](https://thetasteedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmsprings-margarita-thebarnkitchen-sparrow-lodge-thetastesf-1008032-1.jpg)
![We love this cozy fireplace for chilly nights in the desert. Stay at Sparrows Lodge hotel in palm springs on your next visit.](https://thetasteedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmsprings-thebarnkitchen-sparrow-lodge-thetastesf-1008046.jpg)
The Sparrows Lodge has a limited liquor license, so all of their cocktails are wine-based. We love wine, so naturally, we loved the cocktails. We were really impressed with everything we tried, especially the margarita made with agave wine, Lillet, and citrus. The Sangria with blueberries was perfect for sipping on a hot day under the orange trees.
![Visit the Barn Kitchen at Sparrows Lodge in Palm Springs for a delicious lunch under the orange trees and this perfect Cobb salad for lunch, thetasteedit #hotel #salad #palmsprings #travel](https://thetasteedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmsprings-thebarnkitchen-sparrow-lodge-thetastesf-1007975-1.jpg)
![You'll find the best brunch in Palm Springs at this hidden gem the Barn Kitchen at Sparrows Lodge in Palm Springs, thetasteedit recommends the chicken salad!](https://thetasteedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/palmsprings-thebarnkitchen-sparrow-lodge-thetastesf-1008006-1.jpg)
We loved the simple, fresh lunch menu that Chef Gabriel Woo is offering and would definitely recommend a stop here for brunch or lunch (if you can get in for dinner, it’s supposed to be amazing, but reservations are extremely limited). We tried their Cobb salad and chicken salad sandwich, and both were perfectly refreshing and completely appropriate for a lazy afternoon in the desert.
A couple other things we love about this hidden gem: there is a family connection to Red Car Winery, so their Rosé (which we love) is always available, and Thomas Keller is an investor, which we think may also account for how great the food is. The property welcomes guests age 21 and over, and is definitely a contender for our next trip to Palm Springs.
Thank you to Alaska Airlines for sponsoring this post.
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