Chez Pierre Bistro

Name: Chez Pierre Bistro
Address: 74040 Highway 111 Corner of Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA, United States, 92260
Telephone: (760) 346-1818
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1632)

$31 to $50

French

74040 Highway 111, Corner of Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Chez Pierre Bistro is an authentic and most charming French bistro that everybody wished they had in their neighborhood, where Chef Pierre develops his profound love for creative and innovative ideas in his kitchen.
The ambiance is intimate, friendly, his staff always very professional and his charming wife Esther watches over the dining room.

Chef Pierre has the extensive knowledge, passion and respect of the best ingredients from local farmers markets. His cuisine is superb and his daily specials are impressive, unique and follow the seasons.
In the winter you can find his famous cassoulet, in the spring, shad roe and soft shell crabs, in the summer, paella in addition to a selection of wild fish.

It is no surprise that Chez Pierre Bistro has been voted Best French restaurant of the Desert for the past 10 years and nominated among ”Best Chef of America” by his peers.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(760) 346-1818
Website
http://www.chezpierrebistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef/Owner Pierre Pelech
Private party facilities
Small dining room in the bar area that seats up to 16 people.

Location
74040 Highway 111, Corner of Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Cross street
HWY 111 and Portola Ave, next to the Kaiser Grill
Parking details
Parking available in front and back of restaurant.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Veal Kidney, Mustard Sauce$29.00
Fresh Beef Tongue, Fresh Spinach$29.00

What 1,632 people are saying

Chez Pierre Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

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Chez Pierre Bistro is a beloved gem offering "authentic French dishes" in a "cozy and romantic setting." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "excellent service," with highlights including "perfectly cooked duck" and "outstanding sweetbreads." Regulars praise the "friendly, attentive staff" and "great ambiance," making it a "favorite spot" for many.

1,632 Reviews

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Margaret VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there. We loved everything. Onion soup was the best outside of Paris.
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Laura VIP
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was superb, very flavorful, excellent service.
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Eddie
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities2 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Service was excellent. Food well below high standards of many previous visits.
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Kurt VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic French dishes (i.e. escargot, frog legs, sweetbreads, duck) expertly prepared with excellent service in a cozy and romantic setting.
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Sally
Los Angeles40 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was attentive and friendly. Our cocktails were excellent and food delivered in a timely manner.
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Bill
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities18 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service as always. Always a wonderful experience dining at Chez Pierre.
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Barbara
California Central Coast14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff is experienced, professional & attentive. Food was delicious & served in a relaxed manner. One of our favorite restaurants.
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William VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely one of the best restaurants in the Coachella Valley. Consistently good food and service.
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Patti VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There were four of us dining, and we all felt the meal was fantastic. One of us had the French onion soup which she couldn’t stop raving about. They make a great martini, and each of the entrées was really good. The dessert wasn’t bad either.
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Kennen
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Esgardo was as usual fabulous. The wait staff is outstanding and the food is as good as it gets in the valley. We had Orange roughy, sandabs, and duck, and everyone was thrilled with their meal. Oysters were as fresh as they get. All in all, it was a great experience
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Chez Pierre Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1632 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

74040 Highway 111, Corner of Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

Cross street
HWY 111 and Portola Ave, next to the Kaiser Grill
Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking available in front and back of restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef/Owner Pierre Pelech
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chezpierrebistro.com/
Phone number
(760) 346-1818
Private party facilities
Small dining room in the bar area that seats up to 16 people.

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Menu

Main

Frog Legs, Sauté Provençale$29.00

Veal Sauté Piccata, Fettuccini Pasta$32.00

The Classic Steak Tartare, Pomme Frite$29.00

Maple Leaf Duck Breast, Orange Sauce$29.00

Braised Beef Bourguignon, Parppadelle Pasta$27.00

Calf's Liver Sauté with Onions$28.00

Creek Stone Rib Eye Steak 14 Ounces, Pomme Frite$36.00

Hanger Steak Shallots, Bordelaise Sauce, Pomme Frite$29.00

Braised Sweetbread, Mushroom$32.00

Organic Chicken Breast Paillarde, Pomme Frite$27.00

Veal Kidney, Mustard Sauce$29.00

Fresh Beef Tongue, Fresh Spinach$29.00

What 1,632 people are saying

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