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Cork Tree Restaurant, Palm Desert, CA

Cork Tree Restaurant

4.8
4.8
3760 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
Cork Tree Restaurant is built around California products. Local ingredients are used whenever possible and wines of the West Coast, particularly California, are featured.

The wine list is always a work in progress, with a balance of well known wineries, as well as boutique wineries.

Cork Tree enhabits a style rich in California elegance. Large and round booths privately encased in wood and fabric provide intimate spaces for conversation and romance, while providing views of the understated glamour of the dining room. Beautiful Palm Trees and a natural cascading fountain make the Cork Tree Patio wind-protected and well-appointed for dining under the stars. Additionally, depending on the size of your celebration, two private dining options await.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary French, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 779-0123
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private dining options at the Cork Tree. There is the intimate Chef’s Table which seats 6-8 people comfortably, as well as the Meritage board room, a private room overlooking our beautiful patio that seats up to 30. For inquiries, please contact: hrod8@verizon.net
  • Private party contact
    Hank Rodriguez or Esmeralda Beltran: (760) 779-0123
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross street
    Cook Street
  • Parking details
    There is ample public parking for the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,760 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Good for special occasions

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Californian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Good for special occasions

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Californian

3,760 Reviews
  1. Jilly

    Palm Springs

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The restaurant is nice, pear salad great. I ordered prime rib medium rare and they served me a ribeye steak well done I sent it back and they served me a rare chewy piece of ribeye. I sent it back and decided to stop there. They didn't charge us but the experience was not a good one.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great good…wonderful staff. Ordered Chilean sea bass and tuna…excellent!

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  3. AnnaV

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and the absolutely the best service in the valley.

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  4. CDMA

    Palm Springs

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time diners at Cork Tree, but will be back often. Pleasant surroundings, skilled servers and excellent cuisine for a reasonable fine dining price. My only reservation is that there was no lamb entree on the menu. Highly recommended

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  5. Monk

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We haven't been to Cork Tree for a number of years after a disappointing dinner. I was delight with dinner last night. Bread was excellent (I loved the hard crusts), the main courses were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    In making my reservation on open table I stated it was a birthday celebration and although I did not expect anything complimentary there was no acknowledgement of the occasion that I (we) have experienced at other venues. A small critique.

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  7. mavisjune

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Joshua was our waiter and he was excellent! Delicious dinner, lovely atmosphere.

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  8. RoseS

    Palm Springs

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Ambience was beautiful. Service very attentive. Cocktails fabulous. Bread delicious!  The three little soups were wonderful, salad was fresh and delicious with heirloom tomatoes. Really good burrata.  Last two times I was here the fish was undercooked to almost raw. Better than over cooked but still couldn't eat it. The crème brûlée makes up for a lot! Lol a little pricey, but a really pretty place.

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  9. JudyB

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an absolutely wonderful experience! From the service to the quality of food and drink! Will definitely return!

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  10. XUSCGR8

    Palm Springs

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was outstanding ! Excellent choices for wines. The entrees were a bit pricey. $80 for filet Oscar so we probably will only dine here for very special occasions !

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  11. Suzie

    Palm Springs

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great dinner! The food was excellent and the waiter was superb!

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  12. PhyllisW

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a beautiful restaurant. Food is excellent and the service was exceptional.

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  13. jagmanz

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food and value. Can be noisy when seated at a dinner table near the bar. Service is spotty at times, but generally attentive.

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  14. CAgalfoodie

    Palm Springs

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant and bar. Their seafood is fresh and prepared by an excellent chef. We enjoyed the sesame-coated ahi tuna, cioppino, free-range chicken and the special filet mignon and shrimp. Wonderful wine selections were recommended by the waiter. Very comfortable setting. And, the bar has excellent happy hour choices.

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  15. MicheleB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Overall great experince. The seating was prompt and accomodating. Unique lighted menus was helpful in making selections in low lighting. Good variety, each specially prepared and delicious. Wide varietals of wine offerings featuring California wines.

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  16. Jess

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Foods were fantastic and the service was great. We will definitely have dinner at this restaurant again.

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  17. TomM

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were excellent. Had the scallop dish and my wife commented that it was one of the better meals she ever had!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food! Ray the waiter was fun and provided great recommendations. Would dine again!

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  19. TanyaH

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful!! The food was incredible and ever single person on staff there was wonderful. The lovliest restaurant in tge Palm Springs area, I will be going back often!!! I highly reccomend this restaurant to anyone!

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  20. FernandoD

    Los Angeles

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful Love the Cork Tree

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  21. Gary

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal could not have been better. The food was fantastic and Betty our server was as good as they come. Highly recommend the restaurant and I would ask for Betty to compliment your evening!

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  22. AllynB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    The meal was quite good and service great. It was on a Saturday night before the anticipated really bad weather so that cut down the crowd and the noise. It is always a good place to go for a good meal.

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  23. jmwdo

    Oklahoma City

    120 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Corktree is a delightful fine dining experience. From having the manager open door for us as we entered to great service. Cocktails, salads, soup and entrees were amazing, timed perfectly. Will go back again and again.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Ray, was absolutely marvelous! We always request him and he always remembers the little details of what we like. Ray makes every visit perfect!

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  25. CarrieA

    Orange County

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great experience, from the service, staff, cocktails, our amazing dinner and your wonderful GM -we can't wait to come back! It was a treat indeed and highly recommended!

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  26. SharonR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great as usual except for the loud obnoxious table next to us. Extremely rude! Still love this place!

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  27. EdwardP

    Palm Springs

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent quality food and service. Nice quiet atmosphere for special occasion celebrations.

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  28. Vanessa

    Los Angeles

    121 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    121 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We sat at the bar area for the first time because we wanted to experience the bar specials. The bartender was very attentive and she made us some fabulous drinks. The food was as good as a Michelin stars restaurant. The escargots and the fillet mignon were so good. The duck tacos are excellent too. I can’t wait to return. Thank you.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful restaurant. Great food great ambience an excellent service. Plan to return soon.

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  30. HeatherK

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    food was great. We tried many options and all were excellent. Our waiter, Ray, was lovely and helpful. We went early. It was quite and perfect. The restaurant fillled up by the time we left, so it's definitely a popular spot.

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  31. Ml2020

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful night , food presentation and flavors over the top

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  32. MaryM

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The overall experience was just okay. Great service but food was average, not worth the money.

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  33. GailA

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dining experience at Cork Tree was lovely last night. The service was great and the food was delicious. It is a perfect spot for a romantic evening or special occasion. We will definitely go back.

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  34. VINCE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    My seared yellow fin Tuna was over cooked. Our waiter was very good and the setting is very nice.

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  35. Jeffrey

    San Francisco

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic server, really good food, great ambiance and mood.

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  36. AnnaV

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant never disappoints. Food is excellent and service is absolutely exceptional. Mark and Josh made our evening.

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  37. CPfoodie

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Food was outstanding and we always ask for Ray as our server because he’s so on point with his recommendations and service. Have brought friends and recommended to many others who loved it. Beet salad was beautiful & tasty as usual. Filet & shrimp special was outstanding as was my husbands Fish special, best he’s ever had. Food & wine, drinks recommended by Ray was on point. Looking forward to going back.

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  38. DianneM

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, amazing and delicious. Excellent service

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  39. DesertDine

    Palm Springs

    35 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience4
    Nice restaurant, been here a few times, the last visit the tuna had no flavor at all and was not like it was the time before. Will wait a good while before returning.

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  40. JenniferW

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The service was amazing and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Cork Tree Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 779-0123.

Cork Tree Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 3760 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cork Tree Restaurant

74950 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cook Street
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary French, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is ample public parking for the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 779-0123
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private dining options at the Cork Tree. There is the intimate Chef’s Table which seats 6-8 people comfortably, as well as the Meritage board room, a private room overlooking our beautiful patio that seats up to 30. For inquiries, please contact: hrod8@verizon.net
  • Private party contact
    Hank Rodriguez or Esmeralda Beltran: (760) 779-0123
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