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Cafe Cocotte
100
/100 (8 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Cafe
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
"This is a fantastic little cafe! They have truly brought a little slice of "la vie quotidienne" in France to the desert. We moved here from the..."
Julie Kartal
"Excellent..."
Dulce Ortiz
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Polly B
Chez Pierre Bistro
94
/100 (1255 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Gluten Free Options
European
European
French
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Cassoulet
Beef
Tarte Tatin
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Duck
Mussels
Profiteroles
Salmon
Escargot
Hanger steak
Steak Tartare
Beignets
Frog Legs
Sit down
French
European
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Valet Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Mid-range
"The best service and French delights anywhere! Such great staff. We had regular entrees served appetizer size! Frog legs, French onion soup,..."
Penny May-Lehrer
"Great food and service. The sand dabs are delicious, as is the veal pot roast. Ordering the French onion soup is well worth it and if you like..."
Jodi Ferreira Isenberg
"Very good. Not sure what to expect but was a very good dining experience. The service was great with the chef coming to greet the diners. The food..."
Leo Kovach
"There were four of us celebrating Restaurant Week and we chose Chez Pierre and we were all delighted with all our choices. I had the gazpacho,..."
Sandra Hull Howard
"Wonderful place. My wife and I have dined here on a numbe of occasions and the food is magnificent. Particularly enjoy the "floating island " dessert..."
Gordon Lahti
"Of course the food is exceptional, that goes without saying. What is extra special is the warmth and friendly ambiance, the authentic bistro..."
Elaine Wang Meyerhoffer
"Had an amazing meal here this evening. Service was great, attentive but not overpowering and the food was superb. Thank you so much, we will be back..."
Elaine Scrivens
"Everything was excellent. From the staff to the food and the..."
Patricia Bobish Filipovich
"Fantastic French restaurant here in the Coachella Valley. Amazing food and great service. Chef Pierre is Hands-On. Visits the tables and says hello..."
Andrea Bustetter-Henning
"We have enjoyed Chez Pierre for many years! The fine, friendly service and excellent food never disappoint! Thank you..."
LeeAnn Holmes
"Delightful experience, excellent food, service, wines, cocktails and friends..."
Cindy Giovannoni
"Our first time and we can't wait to go back! Delicious food and excellent..."
Cindy Steffens
"So many times you hear people say, "Everything on the menu is delicious!", well, it's just the honest truth at Chez Pierre! Your meal is cooked to..."
Misty Eisenbraun
"Our first, but I would go again! Love the food and..."
Romy Thiele
"Chef Pierre and his wife are both exceptional hosts! The restaurant has an amazing french ambiance and the food is..."
TerrahJade Holder
"Chef Pierre and all the staff ... Awesome people .. And the bread is off the chizzle..."
Casey Kehler
"Great food, delicious, interesting and beautiful. Staff were very polite, I got a pretty good answer when I asked got a wine reccomendation. Nice..."
Thomas DiJulio
"Traditional French bistro, honest good food, well prepared, friendly services and attention to all details , including the delicious mousse with warm..."
Tony Y.
"So yum. Staple in my life. I think they are able to modify / create to accommodate dietary..."
Vanessa Just Ask
"My wife is Parisian and my blood is Italian, i grew up in Rome and Paris, for 50 + years we have dined everywhere from Tunisia to Cascais at the tip..."
Debt Relief
"A truly precious find in Palm Desert! The wait staff were professional, warm and welcoming. The food was fabulous; some of the best French food..."
caroline jellinck
"Our favorite restaurant in the valley. We have never had a bad meal and the service is above and beyond. AND, the prices are pretty good too. ..."
David Manning
"I really enjoyed my meal. Our wait staff was knowledgeable and efficient. A great place to have a special dinner. Not a place for young children. It..."
Kathleen Rice
"Simply amazing! The restaurant is off the beaten track, and doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside it's comfy and welcoming and the food..."
William Norton
"Outstanding food and experience, every time. My daughter and I are obsessed with the pâté, and that’s just the bread basket!! We love everything..."
Anne Hug, Realtor
"An outstanding restaurant, the quality of the food can not be surpassed. Old school, Chef Pierre checking on his customers, fresh bread and house..."
Q G
"Excellent food and great..."
Alex Aydin
"Staff was above and beyond the best service! Met and greeted by the chef! Pate amazing! They let have many different entrees as appetizers! Frog..."
Penny Lehrer
"An easy 5 stars for this adorable French Bistro. Everything from the staff, the food, and the atmosphere brought a spectacular show to a wonderful..."
Alexander Samia
"It is one of the best French restaurants in the valley if not in the United States. The staff and the Chef, Pierre, are excellent. We had a wonderful..."
Donald Lawson
"From start to finish a great evening. Walked in the door and was greeted by Pierre with a big hug. A nice crowd for a Tuesday night. Our waiter was..."
Roger Grant
"Above & beyond any and all expectations! The staff, including chef Pierre greet you as welcomed and valued guests. The food and service are six-star..."
Jon Lehrer
"One of the better, most classically authentic, and well priced restaurants in the Valley. A real “sleeper” in the sense that there is a lack of..."
Laurence
Le Cafe Francais
88
/100 (336 ratings)
Restaurants
French
"My wife and I had a wonderful dinner tonight. Tonight’s special was a white fish, perfectly grilled, moist on the inside with a light crust. The..."
an pang Chieng
"Dinner was amazing!! The atmosphere reminds me of Paris and the shrimp crepe with a gluten free crepe was incredibly delicious!! Yum!! They even had..."
Nicolle Anger
"This restaurant is located at a perfect location on El Paseo shopping district in Palm Desert. You are within walking distance from world-class..."
Nezam Newman
"Delicious French Onion soup, and escargot for appetizers. Coq au vin very good as well as white fish with capers. The profiteroles were larger than I..."
William Stieritz
"Excellent French cuisine. Very pleased to see they offered escargot. Sweet staff relaxing environment and very reasonable prices...loved..."
Ally Cat Adventures
"A lovely open air older place right on El Paseo. Good menu & service . Older..."
Mary Engles
"The place was great, perfect location, server is ok, the food was delicious they have nice ambiance. It is closer in the shopping center in El..."
Ma Gen
"Best. French. Restaurant. EVER!!! I loved my ham and cheese crepe and the fruit on the side. The bread was DELICIOUS! The onion soup was..."
Sophie Sokolow
"I always enjoy eating here. The food is fresh and delicious. It’s on a busy corner on El Paseo—nice for people watching!There is plenty of..."
Mary Gorfine
"A great place for breakfast. At the back of the cafe is a Parisienne style bar whilst the front seating area is spacious with wide windows. The..."
Jamie Riddell
"After driving by this place so often we decided to dive in and try the lunch bunch. Loved everything about..."
Joe G Dougherty
Le Paon Restaurant
86
/100 (306 ratings)
Restaurants
French
French
Drinks
Dinner
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Escargot
Quail
Lamb
Fish
Sit down
French
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Wine and Beer
Live Music
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Discover
Full Bar
Valet Parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Fine Dining
"We decided last minute to go here for an appetizer and a desert. The Salmon Roulade was very tasty and Soufflé…. WOW! I have never had anything..."
Andrew McCauley
"Phenomenal experience dining at Le Paon. Great table side service, beautiful atmosphere, superb cuisine. Enjoyed the hearts of palm salad, Dover..."
Lee Burton (Chef Lee)
"My spouse and I have dined at Le Paon a number of times over the years and we recently celebrated a special birthday at Le Paon. Highly recommend Le..."
steve tribe
"Great place for a romantic evening with my love. Pianist plays lightly. The drinks are generous. The food tasty. And the..."
Rickard Jorgensen
"My wife and I came down from Seattle specifically to celebrate our 41st anniversary at Le Paon, as we have done for many years. Our dining..."
Jack Keech
"La Peon was a wonderful surprise. Antoine, your host , is terrific and a bit of a character. The food was excellent, well presented and the..."
Nicholas Hertneck
"My wife and I went there for dinner. If you want to relax and take your time with dinner you can or just let them know you are in a hurry. Food was..."
Kris Langholz
"Amazing food and beautiful art displayed throughout the restaurant. Highly recommend after a day of shopping on El Paseo. The soufflé is to die..."
Ghazal Babai
"This is one of the BEST restaurants here in PalmDesert. Excellent food service and decor. It is your special place to go for an occasion. Not..."
lester kovats
"The most elegant dining experience in the desert. We love the beautiful chandeliers and the pianist at the grand piano. The owner welcomes you and..."
Trisha Bush-LeFore
"love this place. Great decor and ambience, always fresh, sometimes we even splurge and get the table side cesar. This restaurant has been an icon in..."
White Generic
"Le Paon holds a special place dear to my heart. My family and I have been going to Le Paon for over 20 years and since they were at their old..."
Nick Schrup
"I can't say enough good things. This was our most memorable meal after trying many fine restaurants during our 6 week stay in Palm Desert. The food,..."
CS Ward
French Rotisserie Cafe
86
/100 (190 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Mediterranean
French
French
Mediterranean
European
Dinner
Salad
Duck
Sit down
Mediterranean
European
French
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Mid-range
French Corner Cafe And Bakery
86
/100 (1493 ratings)
Dessert
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
European
French
European
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
French
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Eclairs
Lemon tart
Eggs Benedict
Beef
French onion soup
Cassoulet
Cakes
Omelette
Fish
Escargot
Salad
Baguette
Duck
Salad Nicoise
Chocolate mousse
Mussels
Tuna
Crepes
Salmon
Quiche
Macarons
Sandwiches
Meringue
French Fries
Burger
Macaroons
Sit down
Café
French
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Incredibly delightful and charming authentic French cuisine! Service impeccable! Atmosphere soothing! Superb lunch experience with delicious soup &..."
XoXo, love, Deborah
"Best Almond croissant since Paris!!! We went multiple times during our 11 day vacay. Can’t wait to come back in the spring. Service is top..."
L A Slade
"We enjoyed a good breakfast at the French Corner Cafe. We had Eggs and ham croissants with fresh fruit. Portions are generous. The atmosphere is very..."
Nicalena Neary
"Insanely delicious and awesome restaurant. The pastry chef is the real-deal from France. Food is amazing and one of the best restaurants in the palm..."
Vahe Yacoubian
"French Corner is a cafè-bakery-restaurant providing a transformative ambience and food experience that transports you to France. The staff are..."
Craig Hunt
"Great selection of couques (Pasteries). Feels exactly like going to the bakery on a Sunday morning in Belgium or..."
Baptiste Dradin
"This is a fantastic French cafe. Great coffee, food and sweets. The service was good and the pastries..."
Keith
"I’ve just discovered this wonderful place! The food is beautifully prepared and presented. The quality is evident in every bite. We enjoyed..."
Cary Kenner
"This little French bistro has a nice variety of different French dishes for lunch as well as dinner. Even though the meals are fulfilling, you will..."
Jasmin Hussain
"The best french cafe, for breakfast and lunch only its cozy the food is exquisite. Nice people Definitely go back again for lunch with..."
Ma Gen
"Fantastic breakfast at this lovely French bakery/cafe. We ate outside in a lovely shaded area. Service excellent, food outstanding. One had the..."
Arlene Ripley
"Great French Café and Patisserie! Excellent pastries, sandwiches and salads! Very good coffees, lattes and cappuccinos! Excellent ambiance and..."
Enoch G.
"I love this place and make it a habit to come and support this little corner that France has occupied to provide us with genuine French cuisine. If..."
Chachuma Satcher
"It’s obvious that the French Corner is sensational because it is always busy, but what endorses its authenticity is the number of French people..."
Law Chavez
"A French oasis in the desert! Great food with authentic atmosphere, and a very friendly family run business. They take the time to buy their own..."
Mini Hsu
"First time here, did not dine in. I ordered a chocolate croissant to go which was really good, but it was $5.95 for one. Great atmosphere and they..."
Louis Dorescenzi
Cafe Des Beaux-arts
81
/100 (3142 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Quiche
Mussels
Burger
Bouillabaisse
Profiteroles
French onion soup
Tuna
Coq au Vin
Salmon
Shrimp
Cakes
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Lobster
Eggs Benedict
Pasta
Toasts
Salad
Escargot
Crab
Baguette
Scallops
Salad Nicoise
Clams
Crepes
Duck
Sit down
French
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"I had breakfast here and as usual it was excellent. I love their crepe with ham & cheese. Plus I didn't have a reservation and was seated by the..."
Martakfowler
"What a great place! We will be back again. We were looking for a light meal the food was wonderful. Renee was a great host. We had a booth in the..."
Huck Cronin
"While this restaurant didn't originally make our short list of places to visit this trip it was on my radar so when we ended up here unplanned I was..."
Sunseeker 37
"Love this place. Return every year during our annual visit to Palm Desert. Great service. Great food. Enjoy the patio setting. We generally enjoy..."
J P
"Cold Poached Salmon. Killer..."
Morry
"Enjoyable Lunch. This restaurant is justifiable popular. The food is good and the service is reliable. My wife, daughter and I had a really enjoyable..."
Francis
"Stopped in for lunch today, what a great meal and service. I can not wait for my return to the area to enjoy this spot once..."
Doug497
"We love the authentic French food and friendly horseshoe shaped bar. Best desserts in the desert. Love the flan! Large outside patio. Very charming...."
Velma Hagar Otterman
"Ben's Fave. We give this French/American a "10", one of only three in the area to receive a full score. Tried all the rest but like this the best...."
Ben McCall
"Excellent Mushroom Soup & Escargot. Salads were excellent. Highly..."
Frank
"Very good meal and service but a bit..."
Art Lindberg
"My wife and I had a wonderful dinner tonight. Tonight’s special was a white fish, perfectly grilled, moist on the inside with a light crust. The..."
an pang Chieng
"Dinner was amazing!! The atmosphere reminds me of Paris and the shrimp crepe with a gluten free crepe was incredibly delicious!! Yum!! They even had..."
Nicolle Anger
"This restaurant is located at a perfect location on El Paseo shopping district in Palm Desert. You are within walking distance from world-class..."
Nezam Newman
"Delicious French Onion soup, and escargot for appetizers. Coq au vin very good as well as white fish with capers. The profiteroles were larger than I..."
William Stieritz
"Excellent French cuisine. Very pleased to see they offered escargot. Sweet staff relaxing environment and very reasonable prices...loved..."
Ally Cat Adventures
"A lovely open air older place right on El Paseo. Good menu & service . Older..."
Mary Engles
"The place was great, perfect location, server is ok, the food was delicious they have nice ambiance. It is closer in the shopping center in El..."
Ma Gen
"Best. French. Restaurant. EVER!!! I loved my ham and cheese crepe and the fruit on the side. The bread was DELICIOUS! The onion soup was..."
Sophie Sokolow
"I always enjoy eating here. The food is fresh and delicious. It’s on a busy corner on El Paseo—nice for people watching!There is plenty of..."
Mary Gorfine
"A great place for breakfast. At the back of the cafe is a Parisienne style bar whilst the front seating area is spacious with wide windows. The..."
Jamie Riddell
"After driving by this place so often we decided to dive in and try the lunch bunch. Loved everything about..."
Joe G Dougherty
Cuistot
78
/100 (876 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Vegan Options
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mussels
Salmon
Shrimp
Filet Mignon
Beef
Foie gras
Ribs
Lobster
Bass
Pasta
Quail
Salad
Cassoulet
Scallops
Quenelle
Duck
Lamb
Pesto
Oyster
Fish
Risotto
Sit down
French
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Seating
Valet Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Beautiful restaurant, one of the most beautiful restaurants I've ever been to. Great service, wonderful food, love this place. Highly..."
Desiree Kunihiro
"How could you miss the opportunity to enjoy classic Lyonnaise cooking by someone who worked under the direction of Chef Paul Bocuse in Lyon? In..."
pablo.in.progress
"My partner bought gift certificates for here but passed away before we could use them. After finding the certificates a while later, I took a very..."
Ken Privett
"Ambiance fit with the French theme. We both enjoyed our dinner. The quenelles were spectacular. Short rib ravioli was excellent. Spectacular choice..."
Bonnie Stromberg
"Went to the bar and ordered food. My wife who is Italian ordered a pasta that she makes and that I love. She said that the restaurant's was better...."
Allan Schwartz
"Went to Saturday brunch at this beautifully appointed and furnished restaurant. It was a rather wintery day so the fireplace seemed especially..."
Monica Potter
"For our 20th anniversary, my wife and I made a special trip to Palm Desert from LA to have dinner at Cuistot. The restaurant met our expectations..."
Jim Reisman
"The wild mushroom soup is out of this world great. An outstanding avocado & goat cheese appetizer, super tasty angel hair pasta w shrimp and pork..."
Tim Goedeker
"Excellent service, food was excellent. Valet parking made access very easy for my friend and her walker. Valet also unloaded and loaded walker into..."
Jeffrey Houston
"We picked this restaurant based on reviews and I love French food. it is a beautiful setting. I had hoped to sit outside but we were told it had just..."
Chequeta Nutt
"Had the roast quail and the were delicious. My buddy had the lamb chops, and they were outstanding as well, 6 chops too.The server was outstanding. ..."
Dave Anderson
"Cannot say enough wonderful things about the food, service, and exceptional kindness of the staff at Cuistot. I never miss an opportunity to visit..."
Veronica Bruner
"Excellent meal and excellent service in a lovely setting. We had the caprese salad for a starter. Was wonderful. My wife had the quail which she..."
Dave Brandman
"Excellent Service & Food! Enjoyed outside dining during happy hour. Had drinks, steak frites, mussels, a California Caprese Salad (so yummy with..."
S MAXEY
"Great food and service. Very friendly stuff. The Chef is from Lyon..."
Richard Tatarian
"Julian is the best!! He is the nicest bartender on the area. We save Cuistot for the end of our month stay here, because it gives us a special..."
Jeanie Snyder
"I went here for my birthday and everything was fantastic! The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. I would definitely recommend this..."
Jen
"We sat in the bar and ate off the bar menu. Not a happy hour menu. That is a good thing. The food was very good. And the bar tender was just as..."
Allan Schwartz
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