Grill-A-Burger

Closed now

Neighborhood: Plaza de Monterey, Palm Desert
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Checked Oct 2026; confirm with the venue before you go.

Address: 73091 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone Number: (760) 346-8170
Website: grill-a-burger.com

Grill-A-Burger is a casual Palm Desert burger joint in Plaza de Monterey, next to Bristol Farms on Country Club Drive. Calling itself a Hamburger Haven, it offers an easygoing stop for visitors who want old-fashioned burgers made with fresh ingredients away from the El Paseo dining rooms.

A Relaxed Local Counterpoint

Off El Paseo, Grill-A-Burger is the relaxed, family-friendly counterpoint to Palm Desert’s more formal dining rooms. Its Country Club Drive setting keeps the focus on a straightforward burger meal rather than a patio, view, wine program, or bar experience. Walk in when a casual meal suits the day, whether you are traveling with family or looking for an uncomplicated local favorite.

Burgers Made the Old-Fashioned Way

The restaurant describes its approach as making burgers the old-fashioned way with the freshest ingredients available. That simple focus has also brought it to Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Come here when a classic burger-joint setting sounds more appealing than a lengthy dining occasion, and let the menu’s central idea lead the visit.

Community-Minded and Convenient

Grill-A-Burger is a community-minded operation that supports local and national charities and works with dozens of local vendors. It is open daily from lunch through early evening, which makes it useful for a midday stop or a casual family meal. The restaurant is walk-in and does not take reservations, so you can keep your plans flexible.

For an unpretentious Palm Desert meal beyond the El Paseo scene, stop by Grill-A-Burger and settle into its familiar burger-house rhythm.