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

3689 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 Palm Springs Valley since its inception. Le Vallauris is owned and operated by the well known restaurateur Paul Bruggemans and Partner Omar Haddedou. The Historic Landmark was built in 1927 and was owned by the owners of the famous Desert Inn which was The hotel in the Valley. Many grand parties were held in the house for guests such as Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong and many more. It was a favorite place for General Patton when he was based in Palm Springs to stage the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Later on, when the restaurant was established it became a favorite place for Presidents and the Hollywood elite. The renowned Patio lined with Giant Fichus 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

May 23, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French, Mediterranean, Continental
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:45 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–1:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(760) 325-5059
Website
http://www.levallauris.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, 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
Palm Canyon Road
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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Kolikof Imperial Triple Zero Caviar
- per 30g$165.00
Kolikof Russian Ossetra Caviar
- per 30g$125.00
House Smoked Salmon$17.00
condiments, toast
Ahi Tuna Tartar$18.00
spicy ginger, sesame and soy dressing
Maine Lobster Salad$26.00
avocado, sweet pea, orange chervil & tarragon dressing
Escargots$15.50
Classic garlic, butter
Home Made Chicken Liver Pate de Campagne$15.00
onion Marmelade, endive salad
Blue Crab with Avocado and Mango$19.50
citrus and passion fruit
Ceasar Salad$15.00
aged parmesan Regiano
Roasted Red Beets Salad$14.50
Bleu D'auvergne, watermelon, hazelnut & raspberry vinaigrette
Warm Baked Duck Confit Terrine$18.00
in filo dough, dried fruit & mache salad
Prosciutto di Parma Artichoke Heart Burrata$16.00
tomato marmelade & arugula pesto

Main Course

Maine Lobster Raviolis$41.50
basil bisque with claws & knuckles
Sauteed Maine Lobster Vanilla Butter$52.50
corn lobster bisque
Maine Lobster Salad$52.50
passion fruit, exotic medley, asparagus & avocado
Chilean Seabass$46.00
braised artichoke heart, swee peas, citrus tarragon, coriander
Dover Sole Meuniere$56.00
asparagus and sreamed saffron potatoes
Sauteed White Fish$39.00
whole grained mustard mousseline, saffron potato & spinach
Roasted Rack of Lamb$45.50
au jus, capponatta & pesto pomme Anna, herb infused olive oil
Roasteed Veal$44.00
Filet, Chanterelle, pomme soufflée, spinach, sweet peas & roasted shallots
Charred Beef Filet Cabernet Reduction$45.50
Comté cheese potato gratin & haricot vert
Crispy Half Duck$41.00
Port wine and fig, celery root & carrot purée, sautéed zucchini
Braised Beef Cheecks "Daube"$35.50
mashed potato & sautéed spinach

What 3,689 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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LindsayK
Palm Springs
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebration after a great performance
JF
JF33
San Francisco
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic setting and food always the best. It’s a classic that always delivers.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience5
Great Ambiance, outside is very pretty and it’s a cute setting overall. The service we had was great from the bussers/waiters even the kitchen chef and manager, however our server was the worst. I hate to be the one mentioning anything bad in my reviews, but the server was not professional or insightful
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giusaybites
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
They’re back! 🎉
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
VIP Customer invitation Really the best restaurant in Palm Springs Food is excellent, atmosphere is wonderful, great time It’s always an overall amazing experience when you enjoy your dinner
BF
BonnieF
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went here for my French boyfriend's birthday. He is picky about French food. I have to say this is probably the best French restaurant we have been to outside of France.
c
clairem
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent. The crispy scallops were amazing. So we’re the lobster ravioli, the halibut and the seafood trio. Our waiter, Lane, was attentive, gracious and made our meal even more pleasurable. There were 6 of us to celebrate a birthday and we all had a wonderful time in the patio talking and laughing with live music sifting in . This restaurant does everything well. The young people serving the water , etc were very professional and nice. I highly recommend it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time here, but it won’t be our last! Everything was fantastic- the food, service and atmosphere!
BM
BeachMom
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family & friends graduation and Anniversary dinner. Sat outside on patio. Beautiful ambiance , great service & outstanding food!!!
SG
StephenG
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
They make everyone feel special and the best food.
RJ
RalphJ
Atlanta
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very good service and atmosphere.
c
charlesc
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food1service4ambience3
Rack of lamb was fatty and skimpy and vegetables over-cooked. Only rolls and sorbet were acceptable. I blame not on the chef but the failure of the Owners to maintain a high standard by supervising the business sufficiently.
r
ronemil
Phoenix
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything exceptional.
L
Lalalas
Palm Springs
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our most favorite dining ! The elegance and warmth are over the top with each delightful staff member. The masterful chef makes each course a masterpiece ! Bruce is a most knowledgeable and amazing sommelier.
SM
StevenM
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Same as always, yummy and a treat
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Recently married
j
joejoe
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is wonderful as is the service. Dine outside for an exceptional experience.
KC
KC12
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our experience here. Will come back!
K
Karin
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience4
It has all the elements of being great but the food is average at best. I could let that go, it not being great, but the prices are expensive for mediocre food. We went for a special occasion and I left really disappointed. We heard there might be new ownership. Could explain the great reviews but then the average food. Would not go back or recommend.
SS
SoSe
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall1food1service4ambience4
It has a nice outdoor space. But Food was really not good here given the fact that it’s a $$$$ restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place was overall amazing. The food, scenery, and service outstanding!
PJ
PJTAIA
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service! Excellent food! Excellent ambiance! Great 70th birthday dinner with friends. Could not have been better!
MA
MiguelA
Seattle
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! The server was excellent! Other staffers were very attentive!
P
Phil
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Edgar was the best!!! Service could not have been better. I was so pleased to return to the same wonderful restaurant I left two years ago.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s one of the few restaurants I trust with escargot and they were delicious. The lobster pasta was a feast with almost more lobster than I could eat. The wine list is superb. The million dollar martini is worth just that!. And the Grand Marnier soufflé really finished off the evening with magic!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Food was over complicated. The duck was over cooked and the ahi tuna starter was just weird - in terms of taste and presentation. When I asked the waiter if the sole was sufficient to share, he said it wasn’t. Then 4 pieces arrived! Not willing to go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fantastic experience for my birthday. Staff was very welcoming and accommodating. Thank you.
G
Gerry2660
Atlanta
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect but Expensive
s
stevenl
Palm Springs
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time dining outside. It was lovely. It was the first time for my brother to dine here. He appreciated the fish selection. Very enjoyable evening. Wait staff was attentive. Food presentation and flavors were fantastic. Highly recommend.
o
ohbigdeal
Los Angeles
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is by far my most favorite restaurant in Palm Springs. Pricey - but adorable and delicious!
WS
WineSnob
Houston
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite fancy restaurant in Palm Springs. The service, the food, and ambiance dining outdoors is all top notch.
SM
SterlingM
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
This is a very lovely and romantic classic French restaurant. They have an extensive and expensive wine list with lots of great French and California wines. A bar/lounge singer until 9:00 pm was a nice touch. If Dover Sole meunière is on the daily special menu, get it….it’s authentic (fish is flown in from Dover England) and delicious. And definitely order the soufflé for dessert…the lightest and fluffiest soufflé Ive ever had.
CP
ChristianP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Service was outstanding by our server Chad and he was very personable and accomodating. The wine took a bit to show up but he noticed that and adjusted quickly. Additionally dinner plates were mixed up for two of us but adjusted that also. Overall a great time and experience just the 10 minutes to get the bottle of wine and plate mix up was a bit negative given the price point of this restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
My only complaint is that the sommelier didn’t even talk to our table. He focused solely on the table of Asian women next to us. When he walked by I tried to engage him, and he joked and walked off. The other table had no idea about wine and he brought recommendations to them. Very disappointing. Luckily our waiter was on top of everything and made up for the experience.
J
Jlouish
Central Coast
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful creative food with an amazing ambiance. We loved it.
WS
WSPS
Palm Springs
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasting menu presented a tantalizing 6-course offering with multiple highlights. Would like to see a selection of wine pairings offered alongside. Excellent presentation and service!
B
Boppy
Palm Springs
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most crowded I have ever seen it , but everything perfect as usual. ( not surprising considering it was Mother's Day) Always a treat to dine here.
B
Bill
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mothers Day
TT
TrishaT
Orange County
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved to come here prior to the new owner. First time back since it had changed and everything was just as fantastic as it was before if not better!
FR
FREDS
Palm Springs
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great meal, wonderful service THANKS

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

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Le Vallauris is rated 4.7 stars by 3689 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 23, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

385 West Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262

Additional information

Cross street
Palm Canyon Road
Neighborhood
Palm Springs
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:45 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–1:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 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, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jean Paul Lair
Entertainment
Le Vallauris has a pianist in the bar.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.levallauris.com/
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

Additional information

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Ceasar Salad

Grand Marnier Soufflé

Escargots

Special Prix Fixe Menu

Menu Degustation

Caviars

Kolikof Imperial Triple Zero Caviar

Kolikof Russia Ossetra Caviar

Mise en Bouche

Smoked Salmon & Caviar on Potato Wafer

Appetizers

Warm Baked Duck Confit Terrine in Filo Dough

Blue Crab Mango and Avocado

Pear Sorbet and Pear William Liquor

Main Course

Sautéed Maine Lobster Vanilla Butter

Chilean Seabass

Roasted Pennsylvanian Veal Filet

Dessert

Milk Chocolate Praline Finger & Banana Lime Ice Cream

Delice le Vallauris

Grand Marnier Soufflé

Mignardises

Mignardises

Dinner Menu (Blackboard)

Kolikof Imperial Triple Zero Caviar

Kolikof Russian Ossetra Caviar

House Smoked Salmon$17.00

Ahi Tuna Tartar$18.00

Maine Lobster Salad$26.00

Escargots$15.50

Home Made Chicken Liver Pate de Campagne$15.00

Blue Crab with Avocado and Mango$19.50

Ceasar Salad$15.00

Roasted Red Beets Salad$14.50

Warm Baked Duck Confit Terrine$18.00

Prosciutto di Parma Artichoke Heart Burrata$16.00

Main Course

Maine Lobster Raviolis$41.50

Sauteed Maine Lobster Vanilla Butter$52.50

Maine Lobster Salad$52.50

Chilean Seabass$46.00

Dover Sole Meuniere$56.00

Sauteed White Fish$39.00

Roasted Rack of Lamb$45.50

Roasteed Veal$44.00

Charred Beef Filet Cabernet Reduction$45.50

Crispy Half Duck$41.00

Braised Beef Cheecks "Daube"$35.50

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