Le Vallauris

Name: Le Vallauris
Address: 385 West Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA, United States, 92262
Telephone: (760) 325-5059
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

4479 Reviews

$50 and over

French

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Established in the heart of Palm Springs since 1973, Le Vallauris located at the foot of San Jacinto Mountains has been the highest rated restaurant in the Coachella Valley since its inception. The exquisite cuisine at Le Vallauris is prepared by Executive Chef, Jean-Paul Lair, who has graced the restaurant for over 25 years. The Historic Landmark was built in 1927 as a home for the Roberson family, who managed Palm Springs' first hotel, The Desert Inn. Many grand parties were held in the house for guests such as Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong and many more. Later on, when the restaurant was established it became a favorite place for Presidents and the Hollywood elite. The renowned patio, adorned with giant Ficus trees, is THE place to dine. The patio is cooled in the Summer and heated in the Winter.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French, Mediterranean, Continental
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(760) 325-5059
Website
http://www.sohohouse.com/restaurants/le-vallauris
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jean Paul Lair
Catering
Le Vallauris has developed a famous reputation for outside caterings from 2 to 500 guests. The key to success is that Chef Jean Paul prepares all the food on site, no pre-cooked food is kept in hot boxes for a whole day! Le Vallauris has catered to parties as far as Laguna Beach at the coast. A professional service staff is used to give unobtrusive and friendly service. Weddings and Corporate events are their specialty. Comprehensive packages are available to accommodate budgets. Le Vallauris includes in its packages for up to 200 guests all the equipment needed except tables and chairs.
Private party facilities
Le Vallauris has 2 inside dining rooms for private parties each one with a capacity for up to 50 persons. The Patio can also be used on a "buy out" basis for up to 150 persons and a tree shaded Gazebo is available for up to 100 guests. These facilities are able to use an array of "prix fixe" menus.
Private party contact
Omar Haddedou: (760) 325-5059

Location
385 West Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Neighborhood
Palm Springs
Cross street
S Cahuilla Rd. and N Museum Dr.
Parking details
Le Vallauris proposes Valet Parking operated by a third party.The suggested fee is $4 per car.
Entertainment
Le Vallauris has a pianist in the bar.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Kolikof Ossetra Caviar$125.00
Kolikof Tripple Zero Caviar$165.00
Kolikof Golden Ossetra Caviar$195.00
House Smoked Salmon$19.00
condiments, toast
Raw Seared Ahi Tuna$25.00
sesame crust with seaweed, cucumber and avocado salad, ginger dressing
Crunchy Boston Scallops$25.00
green apple vinaigrette baby frisée & carrot julienne salad
Grilled Truffle Ham and Cheese Sandwich$25.00
black truffle, prosciutto, comte cheese, and butter lettuce salad
Escargots$18.00
Classic garlic butter
Chicken Liver Pate de Campagne$19.00
pickled vegetables
Red Beet Carpaccio Salad$17.00
Valbreso Feta, hazelnut and raspberry vinaigrette & baby watercress
Roquefort Stuffed Bartlett Pear$17.00
Roquefort blue cheese, walnuts, baby frisse, Belgian endive
Maine Lobster Salad$30.00
exotic medley, passion fruit dressing, asparagus, avocado, baby frisse
Blue Crab$29.00
mango, fennel, tarragon, avocado, and citrus dressing
Grilled Marinated Quail with Fig$27.00
zuccini spaghetti, arugula pesto

Main Course

Maine Lobster Raviolis$44.00
basil bisque with claws and knuckles
Sauteed Maine Lobster$60.00
blinis, vanilla butter, corn lobster bisque, sauteed spinach
Maine Lobster Salad$60.00
exotic medley, passion fruit dressing, asparagus, avocado, baby frisse
Chilean Seabass$46.00
braised rainbow carrot asparagus, blood orange & raspberry infused olive oil
Imported Dover Sole Meuniére$63.00
asparagus, steamed saffron potato
Roasted Organic Chicken$39.00
herb au jus, braised fennel, fingerling potato
Roasted Veal Filet$45.00
wild mushroom raviolis veal jus
Roasted Rack of Lamb$47.00
mustard herb & bread crumb crust, au jus, ratatouille, potato croquette
Beef Filet$49.00
Cabernet reduction, onion marmelade, potato purée, haricot vert
Braised Beef Cheeks "Daube"$36.00
mashed potato and sautéed spinach
Pan Seared New Zeland Venison Tournedos$55.00
red curant reduction, pomme anna, sauteed spinach
Grilled Scottish Salmon$42.00
honey, lemon & green peppercorn olive oil
Sauteed White Fish$41.00
whole grain mustard sauce, shitaki mushroom, sauteed spinach

What 4,479 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Best Ambiance
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Great for fine wines
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Great for outdoor dining
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Romantic
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Best Ambiance
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Great for fine wines
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Great for outdoor dining
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Romantic

4,479 Reviews

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Martini
Palm Springs
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the outdoor dining. High season is just starting so we had a quiet, early dinner. Service is knowledgeable about the menu and wine selection; attentive but not fussy. We loved the menu and enjoyed the perfectly prepared dishes. The pear salad was a great start for us. The sweet breads were excellent with potatoes I want to learn how to make. The halibut was a generous portion and perfectly cooked. Definitely a lovely dining experience that I'll look forward to again.
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful experience. The best food in the Valley…
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply fantastic. We’ll be back. Service at the bar and the table were top shelf.
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SooH
Edmonton
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
An absolute delight. We did the tasting menu with wine pairing for dinner. It was expensive( 142 for food and 75 for the wine) but it was my husband’s birthday so we decided to splurge a bit. The food did not disappoint and the wines paired very well. Considering the drinks are expensive, you do get value for doing the wine pairing with the tasting menu. Our waiter was fabulous and the server that was assisting was even better. Had lots of laughs that night. The chef come around and we had a good chat with him. Overall it is expensive but if you are looking a great meal, great service and ambiance this place has it.
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Marissa
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
It was a lovely restaurant with a beautiful menu, quality food and beautiful setting. The waiter felt rushed at the end, and wasn’t as friendly as he was at first. There was a typo on the menu which always concerns me, but it was a great restaurant nonetheless
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Glory
Palm Springs
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Always fun to celebrate an occasion here. Being out on the patio definitely adds to the ambience. Everything was delicious except the doneness of the filet mignon. The birthday girl asked for medium rare. It was more than medium. I asked for medium well light pink no blood running. Was mostly well done. Another friend had veal which was cooked perfectly. All accompaniments were outstanding. Grand Marnier Soufflés we’re not quite as good as they used to be and served with a cold sauce which you poured on. They used to always do that for the customer. I love the restaurant so I hope it doesn’t become rated a 4 overall when we are starting to see others rated a 5. Still a delightful place to eat
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DennisB
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Dover Sole and Lobster Ravioli are excellent choices to share
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TomB
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were early for our reservation but were seated immediately. Service was excellent without being overbearing. The food was wonderful as always and a very special dinner for my wife's birthday.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was all so wonderful! Dustin provided excellent service!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
We have been waiting to go here for a while! The hostess was very nice and our table outside was super nice next to a tree with lights. We ordered the 7 course dinner, if you wanted it with the wine paring it was $75 per person.Overall the meal was nice, our favorite was the halibut with vegetables. We opted to drink the from the cocktail menu which was $20 per cocktail. When I went to the restroom, I was surprised to see it was very industrial with bright lights and a broken mirror. For a night that cost a total of $514.02 I felt like the restroom could of had a bit more audience with candle light and a mirror that wasn’t broken.
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience5
Love going to the restaurant. Food is consistently good; however, this time the service by Mark was almost nonexistent. He poured the first glass of sparkling wine and took our order, then basically did not see him again until he brought the check. Raymond, while not our waiter, seemed to have to take over. It took almost 20 minutes to have our table cleared after the first course. We have always had good service here until this visit. We will go back, but I hope service improves.
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PJMc
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience5
We have chosen to have brunch here for at least 20 years and have never been disappointed in the food or service. Our disappointment as we returned for the season was in the increase of the cost of brunch ... really too much and we will be considering other restaurants for our brunch dining. We are really sad about this because Le Valleuris has always been our highlight to our trips back to our vacation home!
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darynk
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant to celebrate any occasion or just to enjoy some lovely French food. Every item on the menu we had was exquisite, but the best part of the restaurant is the pace of the meal. From start to end of the meal we were never rushed by our servers and were able to fully savor every piece of the experience. The chocolate tarte with ice cream was absolutely amazing, as was the Caesar salad served in a Parmesan tostada. Our wait staff, Raymond and Mayra were lovely, helpful, and kind.
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SAMIAV
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant in Palm Springs I usually come for the Sunday Brunch and this time was a diner time. Absolutely fabulous, so delicate food. Just perfect! And the Ile flottante is just amazing! My fav restaurant
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Barryc
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Great experience except we felt rushed. 3 courses served in under an hour!!!
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alanb
Palm Springs
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall4food2service5ambience5
We love this restaurant but last night was not a good night for them. The Branzino was way over salted and the lamb was sinewy and tasteless. Both surprising and disappointing. On the other hand our servers. Chad and Farouk, we’re outstanding. We have never had less than great meals here, but this was not one of them.
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ToniS
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Not something I'd do everyday because of the price but a wonderful birthday experience. Food was delicious and our server , Chad very pleasant and fun. Great patio atmosphere
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JOSEM
Mexico City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Es un excelente restaurante. El setting, la comida y el servicio son verdaderamente especiales y de gran calidad. Es un restaurante para recordar y siempre volver
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Shellback
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always incredibly great and friendly service starting with Michael in the valet lot to Alec, Paulina or Olivier at the front desk. Always a friendly welcome from the Bartender Carlos and warm greetings from the busing staff and servers. John Paul always nails it with his recipes. I particularly enjoy the lobster ravioli. Bruce will always suggest the proper bottle of wine.
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HenryP
San Antonio
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sunday Brunch is EXTRAORDINARY. My favorite sunday brunch anywhere. It never disappoints. The food is amazing. The service is incredible and the continuous Champagne is very nice as well. This restaurant is beautiful and sitting outside under the trees is spectacular. I have been going to brunch here for years and plan to keep going as long as they are there.
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DianaG
Palm Springs
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated two birthdays and a retirement at Le Vallauris, our favorite brunch place, on Sunday, September 17. Raymond was our waiter, as he has been on numerous occasions. He is very attentive, friendly and personable. We always are happy when he waits on us.
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Rita
Palm Springs
161 reviews
vip
5.0
161 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch was delightful. So were the servers and the free pour champagne, Simply put, the experience was the best of everything. Don't miss this gem
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ScottR
Palm Springs
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been going to Le Vallauris for 22 years and it is simply the best restaurant in the Coachella Valley. The patio is a great place to enjoy a leisurely Sunday brunch or romantic dinner. Chef Jean Paul always outdoes himself with both standard dishes and new creations; hint: try the whitefish. Pastry chef Michel creates some of the best desserts anywhere. He never disappoints. A special shoutout to the waitstaff; professional and friendly. We always enjoy sitting with Raymond, you will too.
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GaryG
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal and excellent service! I would come back often!
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globalhungryman
Chicago
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food is good as before the pandemic and service is as good as well. Overall is a more refined place to dine in Palm Springs. Just do not have expectations of Michelin Level dining.
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asthmadoc
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb waiter and buser. Extraordinary cuisine with a delightful French accents. All in all delightful including cocktails and wines by the glass. A truly memorable experience! We shall return!
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MarkW
Vancouver
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply the BEST restaurant in Palm Springs, they look at every detail, and the service on every level is A1, and everyone is friendly. RECOMMENDED
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely terrific. Great food in what could not be a better setting.
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Stewie
Palm Springs
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience. Waitstaff was exceptional!!
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SusanH
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We did not see that the tip was included and the waiter should have pointed that out. That put a damper on our overall experience when we discovered that the next day. The restaurant is lovely and food and service excellent. The waiter was John.
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KarenV
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
I was bitten by an Insect in this restaurant by just sitting on the table.. quite old finishings like carpets. Good is good. Service of all staff is good. Friendly.
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SandeepL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
By far the best food I have ever had in my life. The service from entering to leaving was 10 star.
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KennethC
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Lee Valerius to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. It was extremely enjoyable evening from the moment we entered the restaurant until we had to leave. The ambience inside was inviting, the service of standing with some of the best food. I've tasted in Palm Springs. This is definitely the place you want to go if you have something you want to celebrate and remember.
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JohnC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and impeccably presented. Outstanding brunch. Champagne very good
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LnidaB
Palm Springs
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful romantic patio. Delicious food and great service
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Teddy
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve always loved this restaurant. The staff is top notch and the food is absolutely incredible. As the son of a very French mother I can say that they stay true to the authenticity of the cuisine. As with any restaurant, or business, for that matter, sometimes mistakes happen but how they’re responded to and resolved is what matters. Le Vallauris handles such events with professionalism and grace. Merci beaucoup.
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Brownbear
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
We had the pre-fixe tasting menu, and had a wonderful evening. Lovely food, good ambiance. An altogether pleasant experience.
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KEVINP
Palm Springs
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The lobsters raviolis and oysters were out of this world. For the non drinkers the non alcohol mojitos was perfect and not too sweet
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RONR
New Mexico
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience5
Lovely courtyard. Very slow service. Took 30 minutes for them to take our order. When food or drinks come out the server asks: "who had the...". This is okay for a Chili's but not what you expect at a top restaurant and indicates servers are not properly trained. Food was heavy ( I had lobster ravioli swimming in sauce ) and nothing special. Others had veal That was tough. The other top restaurants in the PS provide much better food and service.
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mattB
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
We had a great time ! The food was excellent (our meat was perfectly cooked) and the service impeccable. Everybody was very nice and caring, and the menu did not disappoint. We will definitely go back.
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Safety precautions

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
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Le Vallauris is rated 4.7 stars by 4479 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

385 West Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Additional information

Cross street
S Cahuilla Rd. and N Museum Dr.
Neighborhood
Palm Springs
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Cuisines
French, Mediterranean, Continental
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Le Vallauris proposes Valet Parking operated by a third party.The suggested fee is $4 per car.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jean Paul Lair
Entertainment
Le Vallauris has a pianist in the bar.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sohohouse.com/restaurants/le-vallauris
Phone number
(760) 325-5059
Catering
Le Vallauris has developed a famous reputation for outside caterings from 2 to 500 guests. The key to success is that Chef Jean Paul prepares all the food on site, no pre-cooked food is kept in hot boxes for a whole day! Le Vallauris has catered to parties as far as Laguna Beach at the coast. A professional service staff is used to give unobtrusive and friendly service. Weddings and Corporate events are their specialty. Comprehensive packages are available to accommodate budgets. Le Vallauris includes in its packages for up to 200 guests all the equipment needed except tables and chairs.
Private party facilities
Le Vallauris has 2 inside dining rooms for private parties each one with a capacity for up to 50 persons. The Patio can also be used on a "buy out" basis for up to 150 persons and a tree shaded Gazebo is available for up to 100 guests. These facilities are able to use an array of "prix fixe" menus.
Private party contact
Omar Haddedou: (760) 325-5059

Le Vallauris

Make a reservation

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Maine Lobster Raviolis

Escargots

Beef Filet

Appetizer

Kolikof Ossetra Caviar$125.00

Kolikof Tripple Zero Caviar$165.00

Kolikof Golden Ossetra Caviar$195.00

House Smoked Salmon$19.00

Raw Seared Ahi Tuna$25.00

Crunchy Boston Scallops$25.00

Grilled Truffle Ham and Cheese Sandwich$25.00

Escargots$18.00

Chicken Liver Pate de Campagne$19.00

Red Beet Carpaccio Salad$17.00

Roquefort Stuffed Bartlett Pear$17.00

Maine Lobster Salad$30.00

Blue Crab$29.00

Grilled Marinated Quail with Fig$27.00

Main Course

Maine Lobster Raviolis$44.00

Sauteed Maine Lobster$60.00

Maine Lobster Salad$60.00

Chilean Seabass$46.00

Imported Dover Sole Meuniére$63.00

Roasted Organic Chicken$39.00

Roasted Veal Filet$45.00

Roasted Rack of Lamb$47.00

Beef Filet$49.00

Braised Beef Cheeks "Daube"$36.00

Pan Seared New Zeland Venison Tournedos$55.00

Grilled Scottish Salmon$42.00

Sauteed White Fish$41.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

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