Spectacular views combined with delectable food provide the perfect dining experience. There are two dining options at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Peaks, a fine dining experience with a breathtaking view of the Coachella Valley and Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant. Both restaurants are open for lunch and dinner.
Pines Café (Mountain Station)
A cafeteria-style restaurant, Pines Café is open daily with the following hours:
Monday through Friday 10:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:00am – 8:30pm
Prepackaged sandwiches, salads, and beverages are available for purchase.
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway offers a special ride and dinner combination ticket from 4:00 p.m. daily with meal service from 4:30 p.m. Prices for the combination ticket are $41.00 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children ages 3-10. Menus are subject to change but a sample dinner menu may be downloaded on this page. Reservations are not taken.
EASTER
On Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, Pines Café will serve an Easter Ride ‘N’ Breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Ride ‘N’ Breakfast combination tickets, which include tram fare and breakfast, are $32.95 for adults & seniors, and $21.95 for children (ages 3-10). Tickets for the Easter Ride ‘N’ Breakfast can be purchased in advance at the Tram’s Valley Station beginning April 1. Easter Ride ‘N’ Breakfast tickets may also be purchased on Easter Sunday morning upon arrival at the Valley Station from 4:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Pines Café will also serve an Easter Ride ‘n’ Dine from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ride ‘N’ Dine combination tickets are $41.00 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children (ages 3-10). Tickets for the Easter Ride ‘N’ Dine can be purchased as a walk-in on April 20, 2025, beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Peaks Restaurant (Mountain Station)
A culinary experience above the clouds … the chef has created a menu featuring a variety of fresh vegetables and greens from the Coachella Valley, and dry-aged meats and poultry along with fresh breads from local bakeries. Additional selections include market-fresh seafood and pastas. Children’s menu available.
Reservations are recommended. Call (760) 325-4537 or via OpenTable.
Recently named #8 on Architectural Digest’s list of the World’s Best Cliffside Restaurants.
Lunch
Daily 11:00am – 4:00pm
Dinner
Daily 5:00pm – 8:00pm (Last seating)
Lookout Lounge (Mountain Station)
A full cocktail bar offering a variety of alcoholic beverages and appetizers, and is located on the same level as the restaurants.
Open
Daily 11:00 am – 8:30 pm
Cascade Café (Valley Station)
A snack bar offering a selection of sandwiches, chips, pizzas, cookies, coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Seating on Cascade Patio offers views of the tram cars, Johnson Falls and Popp Park. Hours vary.
Menus
Easter Menus
Group Rates
Group rates are available with a two-week advance reservation. Some restrictions apply. Holidays excluded.
For further information regarding your group event please call (760) 325-1449 or e-mail [email protected].
Prices and menus are subject to change without notification.
Elevated Experiences, Inc. provides all food and beverage services at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
Peaks Restaurant
Dining Gift Cards
Dining gift cards may be purchased online for any of the Tramway’s food and beverage outlets. The cards are redeemable at Peaks Restaurant, Pines Café, The Lookout Lounge and Cascade Café.
Please call 760-325-4537 for further information or if you have any questions.
