Project Burger
Our verdict
Project Burger is the right Palm Desert pick when the plan is a quick, casual smash burger rather than a full-service dinner. Go for The Project, keep expectations aligned with counter service, and use it for lunch, solo meals, or a low-key burger stop with beer, wine, or a shake.
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The menu
What to order
- The Project smash burger with signature house spread and bacon jam
- Peso Pluma limited-time burger
The right booking expectation: casual and direct
Project Burger is best understood as a casual burger choice in Palm Desert. The dress code is casual, so anything more formal will feel unnecessary. The posted hours are 11 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed, making it a direct option during those operating windows. The simplicity of that setup is part of the appeal: know when it is open, keep the plan casual, and order around the burger format.
Plan around what is confirmed: American smash burgers, a casual dress code, and a roughly $20-per-person price point. Those details are enough to set expectations accurately, especially for a group that wants something straightforward rather than a destination-style dining experience.
Where it fits in a Palm Desert day
Use Project Burger when the group wants a casual American smash burger meal in Palm Desert. It is not trying to be every kind of restaurant at once; the clearest reason to go is The Project smash burger with signature house spread and bacon jam, or the Peso Pluma limited-time burger if it is available. That narrow focus is useful when the day calls for an easy food decision and the group is aligned around burgers. For other needs, compare it generically with other Palm Desert dining rather than treating it as a formal night-out destination.
Frequently asked questions
Can Project Burger accommodate groups?
If you are planning for a larger party, confirm directly with Project Burger in Palm Desert before going.
Can I eat at the bar at Project Burger?
Project Burger is best planned as a casual American smash burger restaurant in Palm Desert.
What should a first-timer know about Project Burger?
Go in expecting a casual American smash burger restaurant, not a formal dinner destination. The price is around $20 per person, and the posted hours are Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM, with Sunday closed.
What are alternatives to Project Burger in Palm Desert?
For a different meal, look to other Palm Desert dining options. Project Burger is the more focused call when you want an American smash burger restaurant with a casual dress code.
What should I order at Project Burger?
Start with The Project smash burger with signature house spread and bacon jam, since that is the clearest fit for the concept. The Peso Pluma limited-time burger is another signature item to consider if it is available.
What should I wear to Project Burger?
Wear casual clothes, because the dress code is casual. There is no need to dress up for a casual smash burger meal in Palm Desert.
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- Casual Hangout
- Solo
- Family
- Group Dining
- After Work
- Standalone
- Beer Program
- A La Carte
- Counter Dining
- Beer
- Wine
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Casual, modern burger spot focused on smash-style burgers, with a relaxed, unfussy atmosphere suited to quick meals and casual hangouts.














