Simba's Restaurant in Palm Springs, CA

Simba's Restaurant in Palm Springs, CA is considered as one of the area's highest recommended restaurants. Some have called it " One of Palm Spring's best kept secrets." The restaurant specializes in southern soul food. Those visiting the restaurant can expect Jambalaya, brisket, home cooked smoked meats and slow smoked ribs.

The prices are a little higher than some other casual dining restaurants. The restaurant also has a buffet that's been described as fabulous. Some of the foods available in the buffet are homemade macaroni and cheese, sweet potatoes, collared greens, mashed potatoes, ribs and corn bread.

The atmosphere at Simba's is relaxed. The seating is comfortable. The weekends have music performances. Dinner prices are at the higher end of reasonable, according to reviewers. The buffet is somewhat expensive, but you'll get a lot of food for your money.

Cost for the average dinner meal is usually under $15. The restaurant is Tuesday to Friday from 11 am to 2 pm. It's closed for a couple of hours, then opens again from 5 pm to 10 pm. On Saturday and Sunday Simba's is open from 3 pm to 10 pm.

Simba's is located in a former 6,000 square foot bank building at 190 N. Sunrise Way. The restaurant accepts Visa and MasterCard.

Service at this restaurant is good. The serving staff is friendly and efficient. One person who went to Simba's makes a point of saying that everything is fresh and clean.

Simba's greatest claim to fame is the ribs it serves. The restaurant claims that the ribs are "so good they are kept in a vault." It's a bit of a play on words since the specially flavored ribs are actually really kept in the former bank vault, which has been converted in to a large freezer.