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French Rotisserie Cafe

Name: French Rotisserie Cafe
Address: 44489 Town Center Way Ste G, Palm Desert, CA, United States, 92260-2723
Telephone: (760) 848-7684 ext. 1
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1319 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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We offer a comfortable Parisian bistro ambiance and quality ingredients without formality. The delectable flavors of Regional French cuisine are at the root of our inspiration. We change with the seasons to keep our menu fresh and exciting. The Fall Menu features Free Range Rotisserie Chicken, Escargots, Duck Confit, Lobster Vol-au-Vent, Cassoulet, Chilean Seabass Sauce aux Agrumes, Faroe Islands Miso Salmon, Seafood Paella, and much more. Since we prepare our dressings and sauces in house, no additives or preservatives are used offering several options for Gluten-free diners. Paris inspired Craft Cocktails & Full Bar, French Provenance Wine List & Specialty Beers. Tuesdays & Thursdays for Dinner 50% off selected bottles. Sunday No Corkage Fee Dinner. Join us and Take a Quick Trip to Paris.... A très bientôt,

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 848-7684 ext. 1
Website
http://frenchrotisseriecafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, Women
Executive chef
Alexander A. Fuentes

Location
44489 Town Center Way Ste G, Palm Desert, CA 92260-2723
Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Cross street
US Hwy 111 and Town Center Drive near Whole Foods
Parking details
Ample parking available
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

REVEILLON DE NOEL - CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER
$89.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 24 - Dec 25, 2023
Selection of Hors d’Oeuvres: TERRINE DE FOIE DE VOLLAILLES AUX TRUFFES or ESGARCOTS DE BOURGOGNE or SALADE DE CŒUR DE LAITUE AU FROMAGE Selection of Main Courses: BOUCHÉE À LA REINE AU HOMARD & PETITS LÉGUMES or ½ CANARD RÔTI AUX MARRONS or BOEUF BOURGUIGNON or MORROCAN LAMB OR VEGETABLE TAGINE* Selection of Desserts: PROFITERROLLES AU CHOCOLAT or CHOCOLATE MOUSSE À LA ROSE
2023 REVEILLON - NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
$120.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2023 only
Amuse Bouche - Selection of Hors d’Oeuvres: TERRINE DE FOIES DE VOLLAILLES AUX TRUFFES or CAVIAR, BLINIS & MEYER LEMON CRÈME FRAÎCHE (+50) or SALADE DE CŒUR DE LAITUE, BRILLAT SAVARIN or ESGARCOTS DE BOURGOGNE Wild Snails (6) from Burgundy, France in Shells, Garlic Herb Butter, Baguette Selection of Main Courses: CHILEAN SEABASS AUX AGRUMES or CÔTE DE VEAU À LA DIJONAISE +14 or EYE OF THE RIBEYE AU POIVRE VERT + 14 Snake River Farms Wagyu Ribeye Steak, Cognac Peppercorn Sauce, Pommes Frites or BOUCHÉE À LA REINE AU HOMARD & PETITS LÉGUMES Lobster Vol-au-Vent, Baby Vegetables – Sauce à L’ Armoricaine (Cognac Flambée Sauce) Selection of Desserts: PROFITERROLLES AU CHOCOLAT or MEYER LEMON MILLES FEUILLES or CHOCOLATE MOUSSE A LA ROSE

Popular dishes

GINGER MISO SALMON$36.00
Faroe Islands Salmon, Soy Ginger Miso Glaze, Sauteed Spinach and Shitake Mushrooms
Chilean Seabass Sauce Meunière$52.00
Pan Seared in Butter, Lemon, Caper & Fines Herbes Sauce Roasted Fingerlings & French Haricot Verts
Ginger Glazed Pavé de Saumon$36.00
Skuna Bay Salmon, Soy Ginger Glaze, Sweet Potato Purée, Shitake Mushrooms & Wilted Spinach
Moules Marinières & Frites$30.00
Blue Mussels from Canada in Chardonnay Fennel Crème Fraîche Broth, Pommes Frites
Noix de St Jacques aux Agrumes$42.00
Fresh Sea Scallops seared in Citrus Vermouth Sauce, Braised Jumbo Green Asparagus
Bouchée à la Reine au Homard$42.00
Lobster Vol-au-Vent, Puff Pastry, Baby Vegetables Sauce à L'Armoricaine (Cognac Flambée Sauce)

Viandes & Rotis

STEAK FRITES$49.00
10oz Sirloin Steak, Cognac Green Peppercorn Sauce – Pommes Frites
- Rare
- Medium Rare
- Medium
- Medium Well
- Well Done
HALF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN$29.00
House Salad, ½ Rotisserie Chicken, Pommes Frites, Aioli, au Jus
Boeuf Bourguignon$39.00
Short Rib Beef Stew Burgundy Wine, Yukon Gold Purée, Lardons, Mushrooms & Baby Carrots
Moroccan Lamb Tagine$39.00
Slow Roasted New Zealand Lamb Shank in Tangy Spices, Fennel & Green Olives on Couscous
Veal Osso Bucco$42.00
Braised Veal Shanks stewed in Castelveltrano, Olives and Capers Demi-Glace Jus on Fettucine
Steak au Poivre Vert$45.00
10oz Sirloin Culotte Steak, Cognac Green Peppercorn Sauce, Pommes Frites
Côte de Veau à la Dijonnaise$64.00
Snake River Farms 14oz Bone-in Veal Chop, Baby Vegetables, Yukon Gold Purée

Volailles & Confits

BRUSSELS SPROUTS$8.00
Pancetta, Parmesan
Duck Leg Confit$39.00
Maple Leaf Farms Leg of Duck, Whole Grain, Mustard Sauce, Gratin Dauphinois, Brussels Sprouts
Vol-au-Vent à la Forestière$29.00
Rotisserie Chicken, Wild Mushrooms, Haricot Verts in Puff Pastry Bouchée & Pistou Cream Sauce
Paëlla a la Valenciana$45.00
Spanish Saffron Rice, Rotisserie Chicken, Gambas, Chorizo Sausage, Mussels & Clams
Poulet Rôti Sauce Chasseur$30.00
Free-Range Organic Half-Chicken Wild Mushrooms, Tomato Tarragon Sauce, Roasted Fingerlings
Provence Rotisserie Chicken$29.00
Free-Range Organic Palisades Ranch Half Chicken, Yukon Gold Purée, Glazed Carrots & Au Jus
Cassoulet de Toulouse$45.00
Languedoc Hearty White Bean Stew, Duck Leg Confit, Pork Saucisse de Toulouse, Duck & Armagnac Sausage

Hors 'd'Oeuvres

CABOCHA PUMPKIN VELOUTE$10.00
Kabocha Pumpkin SOUP (Non-Dairy)

Nos Specialités

Patè De Foie De Volailles$15.00
Housemade Cognac Chicken Liver Mousse, Country Bread & Cornichons
Escargots de Bourgogne$22.00
Wild Snails (8) from Burgundy, France in Shells, Garlic Herb Butter, Baguette
Fromage au Four$18.00
Whole Baked Brie, Balsamic Garlic & Onions Confits Cranberry Compote, Glazed Pecans & Honey Drizzle
Merguez Frites$14.00
Lamb Moroccan Sausages, Pommes Frites, Harissa Spicy Sauce
Fruits de Mer du Chef$22.00
Vietnamese Lemongrass Curry Broth, Chef Selection of Steamed Seafood

Les Salades

BISTRO CEASAR SALAD$12.00
Romaine, Parmesan Crisp, Fried Capers, Baguette Crumble, Caesar Dressing
Cœur de Laitue$11.00
Butter Lettuce Salad, Fines Herbes, House Vinaigrette
Riviera Watermelon Salad$15.00
Watermelon, Baby Greens, Fresh Mint, Garlic, Fines Herbes Boursin Crumble, Citrus Vinaigrette
Salade de Chèvre Chaud$16.00
Mixed Lettuces, Green Beans, Shaved Fennel, Candied Pecans Herb Goat Cheese Croutons, Tarragon Honey
Desert Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine, Parmesan Crisp, Fried Capers, Baguette, Crumble, Caesar Dressing
La Jardinière Beets & Burrata$20.00
Rainbow Beets, Arugula, Fresh Burrata, Prosciutto, Roasted Hazelnuts, Basil Pistou & Olive Oil Drizzle

Les Soupes

Heirloom Tomato Bisque$8.00
Chilled – Non-Dairy – Vegan & Organic
Chicken Soup à L'Ancienne$9.00
House Made Rotisserie Chicken & Vegetables
Soupe à L'Oignon$12.00
French Onion Soup Gratinée Comté Cheese
Soupe de Poissons$14.00
Saffran Fish Soup à la Provençale et sa Rouille
Velouté de Potiron$10.00
Kabocha Pumpkin Soup – Brown Butter Sage

Accompaniments

Gratin Dauphinois (Scalloped Potatoes)$9.00
Pommes Frites (Aioli Mayonaise)$8.00
Brussel Sprouts (Pancetta & Parmesan)$8.00
Small Mixed Greens Salad$4.00
Sweet Potato Purée$7.00
Glazed Garlic & Thyme Carrots$6.00
French Haricots Verts Almondine$10.00
Braised Jumbo Green Asparagus$10.00

What 1,319 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
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Great for fine wines
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Great for fine wines

1,319 Reviews

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BobSails
Palm Springs
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was excellent! The food we had was pepper steak and rotisserie chicken and both were good but not great. The value was about average for Palm Desert.
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mondo
Palm Springs
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, a great meal, wonderful service, and a good evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicioso! Un excelente servicio. Ambiente muy agradable, desde que llegas sabes que vas a comer muy bien.
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GReater
Grand Rapids
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have passed this restaurant numerous times, but were a bit put off by its shopping center location. We were pleasantly surprised by all aspects of our experience! The ambience, service and food are excellent. We had a relaxing dinner and have put this restaurant on our list of favorites.
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DenniM
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting inside or out. Great staff & owners are lovely people. Came out at the end of the meal to make sure we were happy. Explained how our food was prepared & how their seafood is purchased. Wonderful evening each time we have been there
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent! However, my two first choices for an entrée, the CA or the paella we’re both not available the night we arrived at 6:30 so my third choice Seabass was excellent
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CorrineJ
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice atmosphere. Attentive service. It was hard to choose which entree to try first, I had the sea bass which was very good. My table mate had , mussels and a salad with crostini covered in goat cheese and herbs, was delicious. A great bottle of wine rounded the meal. Will definitely go back and trey something else.
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SharonC
Palm Springs
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was our first time to this restaurant and we were a party of 4, we ordered the Salmon in parchment, the osso bucco, the muscles and the Beef Bourguignon. The Salmon was raw 1/3 of it in the middle section, the Beef was so dry and tough and impossible to chew 1/2 of it even with the small amount of sauce on it. The muscles were very good and the osso bucco was good but not as good as we expected from reviews we read. The salads were awesome. The french onion soup was delicious. The service was good but we didn't want to have a scene with 2 bad dishes being returned and the other 2 people eating and it was going to throw the whole evening off for us and our timeline. We would not return. We told the waitress about the issues with the 2 dishes and showed her. She did nothing except bring us the check.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a terrific dinner. Lovely French wine list by the glass. Some of the best escargot we’ve ever had. Duck confit and Osso bucco were excellent. Caesar salad was good but not special. Fabulous Meyer lemon mille-feuille and profiteroles for desert. Our only criticism was that our very nice young server seemed very unfamiliar with the food and wine. He had no clue how to pronounce even the most basic French words. It seemed very amateurish for an otherwise excellent dining experience
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RandallS
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, ambiance, service, location. First time dining there, we will be back
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WayneB
Vancouver
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
very nice decor with nice outside seating. not the greatest place. Sounds and looks better than it is. My wife and I had dinner there, and the server was very helpful with ordering the wine he made a suggestion and he was spot on ! I ordered Escargot, they were terrible, I only ate two maybe three of them and the server did not ask why I did not eat them and I did not say anything sometimes i think that is just the way they serve them. The sauce in the bottom was good however the escargot themselves were basically tasteless. My wife ordered the Lamb Tagine, which they cook and then put it in a Tagine? the Tagine was cold. Kind of weird why advertise it as a Lamb Tagine and not cook it in one ? I ordered the Vol-au-Vent a la Forestiere and it was delicious however it came a full 10 minutes after my wifes Lamb Dish. No apologies just here you go and my wife was half way through her dish. Maybe we got them on a bad night there were not very many people there and it was a Tuesday, the might be much better on Fridays and weekends ?
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Envylady
Palm Springs
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant but hit a snag during this visit. We were there early and were seated promptly but didn’t Oder a cocktail for about 30 min and another 20 before we got them. I guess the bartender took the night off or something. Our waiter kept apologizing and did what he could but it was not good. Once we got a drink and had some delicious food, we were a lot happier. I had the salmon in parchment which was fantastic! The French onion soup is the best I have ever tasted! I wish they had quiche on the dinner menu that they had when they were open for lunch. We will go back, of course, but might order a cocktail AS we are being seated! 🤣 They have done some upgrades inside so it is even more charming than it was last spring.
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carls
Palm Springs
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Romantic setting, wonderful food, great variety of world class dishes. And the chocolate martini is to die for (but not until you have another one)!
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briand
Louisville
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing meal and the atmosphere is just perfect. It was our first visit, but and it won’t be our last
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SFsteve
Western NC
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Give the prices one should receive excellent service. Our waiter was excellent but all other service staff were clueless! Not acceptable for restaurant. Unsure whether we will go back.
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Venicefoodlvr
Palm Springs
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Tagine is unbelievable - better than in Morocco. This is a restaurant cared for by the attentive owners and it makes a difference in every aspect of the experience.
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JudyS
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant in desert. Authentic French food and ambiance with great service
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Terrilm
Palm Springs
116 reviews
vip
5.0
116 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the food and love sitting outside. Favorite dish is mussels and pomme frites! Great cocktail and wine list.
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KelliC
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ginger, salmon, and Chilean Seabass were excellent!
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Cate
San Francisco
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
How did we miss this one during past visits? Excellent food (duck confit!), ambiance and service. Ask for Ross. He’s terrific. Owners are delightful. We’ll be back next time.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was all Delicious! Thank you! We come back often!
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GinaL
Palm Springs
364 reviews
vip
5.0
364 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved everything about this experience! I don’t dine alone often, but this time was a joy. From the server to the owners, I felt in great company. Plus the food was among the best I’ve ever had, even in France, The experience was amazing, go and try the cassoulet!!
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Luv2eat
Los Angeles
65 reviews
vip
4.0
65 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
They have an excellent bartender that makes and delivers the drinks to your table. His drinks are always delicious and he is very engaging and friendly. The food is outstanding.
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TeriM
Orange County
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite French restaurant in the desert. Owners are delightful and pay attention to every detail to make your dining experience exceptional. You will want to go back often.
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JackF
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular is the only word to describe The French Rotisserie Cafe. The ambience, the service and of course, the food all align to make for a truly wonderful dining experience. Just returned to the desert after living in French St. Martin, which is known as the culinary capital of the Caribbean. And the food at The French Rotisserie Cafe is as good as any meal we ever had at the finest French restaurants in St. Martin. This was our third visit-- and amazingly consistent each time.
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Craig
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful meal in an lovely with charming hosts and terrific service.
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VisitingFamilyof3
Seattle
17 reviews
vip
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The waitstaff was great all around. Everyone was exceptionally personable and very attentive. The interior is pleasant. The food is okay, but not exceptional or even noteworthy . There were four of us and that was a unanimous reaction. The chicken was good, but not a standout. The prices are high; we went for a special occasion. It just was not special food. Poco Loco chicken is better. 🙁 The place was packed on a week night, though.
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful experience. Food is delicious. Most authentic French food in the desert.
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MartyS
Palm Springs
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dining here is always a pleasant experience. Food and staff = Terrific. And the owner/host Fabienne … is warm, wonderful and enchanting.
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KellyV
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
What a disappointment! The French Rotisserie has been a favorite of ours, but last night's meal was AWFUL! I made a reservation for 4, but we were put at an over-sized booth for 6. Our waiter was clearly distracted and difficult to find -- We had to hail another staff member on several occasions to locate our waiter. I ordered the salmon (my go-to) and requested that it be "cooked through". I arrived nearly raw, with barely the edged cooked. After one bite, I sent it back and asked that they cook it more fully. After ~8 minutes, a server returned with "a very hot plate" but the salmon was still completely raw, only now if had some sort of gravy all over it (looked like the sauce that came with the steak dish). The fish was completely inedible. My husband ordered a steak, which he requested "medium to medium rare" after reviewing the kitchen's definitions of steak temperatures. The steak came out as rare as rare could be, with a bloody red interior, and therefore was not eaten. Suffice to say, we were EXTREMELY disappointed, as we had brought friends who had never been to the restaurant before. I do hope the ownership looks into what happened.
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couples
Seattle
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
very good service and excellent food. We loved the Morrocan lamb dish and pretty much everything else very good service and an excellent menu really a gem of a restaurant
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Foodie
Palm Springs
123 reviews
vip
3.0
123 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
It could not have been a worst evening. The main courses were brought before the appetizers. we had a waiter by the name of Greg who should have stayed home for the evening. Even when the checks arrived they were wrong for three times. The owner gave us four cookies to console us! That was my last visit to the French rotisserie along with my three guests
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RogerP
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First visit, and after another French restaurant nearby which was disappointing, this place was very nice. Food and all the staff were great!
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FoodJag
San Francisco
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First class, love the ambience, excellent food, terrific service. Would definitely return…we had tagine and osso buco. Lemon tart melts in your mouth. Wonderful experience!
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TammyP
St. Louis
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lemon drop cocktail, made it to my liking (not too sweet). Fantastic shareable pate'. The fennel chevard salad was so so good; nice and cold with a wonderful light dressing. The mussels are the best in the valley! Delicious broth! My husband had the boeuf bourguignon and it was very good as well. We both had French red and chardonnay with our meals - wonderful additions. Great service and elegant setting!
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ElisePS
Palm Springs
62 reviews
vip
2.0
62 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Something has changed at the French Rotisserie Cafe. I was introduced to it by a friend a few years ago and had always loved it. My favorite dish there for lunch was the Vol au Vent; delicious sauce, succulent chicken, and a crisp pastry shell. However, I went there twice in two weeks recently, excited about introducing two out-of-town guests with it. It's completely changed. The first surprise was walking in and finding the dining room nearly empty. Each of the two times there was only one other table of diners. The second was finding such a limited menu. Perhaps it was that way before but it seemed as if there had been more choices. In fact, when looking at the Gallery at the restaurant's website, hardly any of the dishes seem to be on the menu, and certainly not looking as they do currently like anything in the photos. In fact, the menus shown on the site are not what you find in-person. When going the first time on Oct 28th, I had a delicious salad to start. My friend and I both had the Vol au Vent. She's from Switzerland, where Vol au Vent is ubiquitous. I had raved about FRC's version. But what we got was a plate with way too much sauce, and it was loaded with herbs of some kind and, strangely, lots of green mushy green beans. Neither of us finished ours. We shared a delightful creme brulee and passable coffee. The second time yesterday, I knew better than to order the Vol au Vent and, instead, ordered the half-rotisserie chicken, which came with a small salad and frites. The chicken was coated heavily with herbs (perhaps sage and/or oregano), something very bitter. I had a couple of bites of it, all my salad, and frites. I took the rest home where I was hoping that by taking off the skin the bitter taste of the herbs would go away. It didn't. My friend had a Caesar Salad with Chicken, which she said was okay, but loaded with dressing. We shared a creme brulee and even weaker coffee than the day before. I will not be going back. FRC is off my list, sadly.
French Rotisserie CafeResponded on November 5, 2023
Hello Elise: So sorry that your meal was not up to your expectation. Maybe a slight confusion between our lunch and Dinner Menus which do not have the same offerings at all. We have a full Dinner Menu (and very much the same as what we have always offered) and a much simpler lunch Menu - as you mentioned not enough customers at Lunch time - most people it seems prefer to have French cuisine for dinner. It is unfortunate that you did not mention any of these issues at the time as we would have gladly tried to fix them. One of the owners is always on premises. Many thanks for your comments wich we will take at heart.
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NancyP
Palm Springs
25 reviews
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5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband was celebrating his Birthday and our lunch was perfect! We felt like we were in Paris at a French restaurant ! Our server Mile was outstanding.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
40 reviews
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5.0
40 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love going to the French Rotisserie Cafe when we are in the desert. Food is always wonderful and the service is the same.
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Terrilm
Palm Springs
116 reviews
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5.0
116 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Love the atmosphere on the patio! Great mussels and pom frites..Love the bread and desserts too!
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CraigT
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place. Great food, personal service, and such an interesting find
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Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
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- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
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Screening
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FAQs

French Rotisserie Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates. French Rotisserie Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 848-7684 ext. 1.

French Rotisserie Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 1319 OpenTable diners.

French Rotisserie Cafe does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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