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Address:
Waldorf Astoria Laquinta Resort & Spa
49-499 Eisenhower Drive
La Quinta, CA 92253

Neighborhood:
La Quinta

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $31 to $50

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Morgan's in the Desert Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.morgansinthedesert.com/
Email: john.healy@laquintaresort.com
Phone: (760) 564-4111
Hours of Operation: Nightly 5:30PM - 10:00PM Bar: 5:00PM - 11:00PM
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Steak, Seafood
Executive Chef: Jimmy Schmidt
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
Catering: For Catering information contact: Michele Frechette direct: 760-777-5821 fax: 760.777-5811 email: mfrechette@laquintaresort.com www.laquintaresort.com ● www.pgawest.com
Private Party Facilities: Private dining space available for between 12 and 120 people in three different rooms. Semi Private table in main dining room, Santa Rosa Living Room and Capra Room.
Private Party Contact: Michele Frechette (760) 777-5821
Entertainment: PAUL DOUGLAS, pianist, guitarist & singer. Covering a wide range of styles capable of pleasing the most eclectic tastes. Playing: Wednesday-Sunday 7:00PM - 11:00pm

Getting there

Parking: Hotel Parking
Parking Details: Valet or Resort Parking

A word from Morgan's in the Desert

Morgan’s in the Desert, by Executive Chef Jimmy Schmidt, welcomes guests for dinner with California Desert Cuisine, boutique wines, crafted spirits, and live entertainment. Join us at the piano bar, in the hacienda dining room or on the fire-lit courtyard. It will be a time you'll never forget.

Morgan's in the Desert

4.4

136 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food

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144 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

144 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(87)
fit for foodies(78)
notable wine list(68)

romantic(65)
great for outdoor dining(44)
vibrant bar scene(43)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (144)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

As always, wonderful!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"As always, wonderful! Great service, excellent wine list, great cocktails and delicious food. Our party of eight was served with grace and styler. Wine recommendation superb, unique and well-priced. We will return soon."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great quality food!!!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2010

Dined on 04/11/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Wonderful combination of flavors!!! The mushroom crusted filet was the best steak I've ever had (and we go to steakhouses frequently). The kids loved their NY steak, fries and mac and cheese. Last time I ate here, I had the fish which light & delicious. The side of corn is amazingly good but you have to like ginger. The dessert was great last time and I was looking forward to it but everyone was so full from the yummy food that we regretfully passed. The waitress said the artichoke was a popular item and it seemed others were enjoying it, but we weren't fans because it was deep fried and you can't really taste the artichoke.Our waitress was so sweet that she didn't even charge us for it since we hardly ate any (we didn't even ask her to)"

Dined on 04/11/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Too loud

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2004

Dined on 04/11/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"If it were not for the fabulous food, I would be reluctant to return to Morgans because of the noise level. It was beyond noisy-to the point of not hearing conversation and having to shout at our table for 2. Many restaurants are noisy during busy times, but this was completely over the top, to the point of distracting from the enjoyment of our evening."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2004

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Regardless if you're a farm-to-fork

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Regardless if you're a farm-to-fork person, the food here is outstanding and the fact that it is local and organic, puts this restaurant in rarified air. Absolutely delicious in a beautiful old California setting, the service was great--very attentive but not overbearing."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a fabulous dinner at

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had a fabulous dinner at Morgan's this week. Everyone loved their meal...the short ribs were the best ever and my scallops were perfect. The service was excellent. And we enjoyed the carmel tart so much we ordered a second one! Our night could not have been better!"

Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The best or atleast one of

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2004

Dined on 04/03/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The best or atleast one of the best restaurants in the desert without a doubt. Expensive, but worth every dollar. Everything is 5 star about this place."

Dined on 04/03/2012

2004

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Very limited Entree selection,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2012

2011

Dined on 03/22/2012

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Very limited Entree selection, Expensive Desert was of poor quality.Thank God we had great Waiter."

Dined on 03/22/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

High end restaurant with excellent

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/25/2012

2011

Dined on 03/25/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"High end restaurant with excellent quality & service. An expensive, but memorable dining experience."

Dined on 03/25/2012

2011

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food as usual was excellent.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/26/2012

2010

Dined on 03/26/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Food as usual was excellent. And our service stayed right on top of things."

Dined on 03/26/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our waitress that evening

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/26/2012

2009

Dined on 03/26/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Our waitress that evening was absolutely superb. She did a great job of describing the menu to us and was extremely attentive throughout our dinner. All in all, a lovely experience."