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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: 4.8

4.8

1003 Reviews

$31 to $50

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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, Paella a La Valenciana, Bouillabaisse, Cassoulet de Toulouse, our Signature Snake River Farms 14oz Veal Chop, Chilean Seabass Sauce Meuniere, Skuna Bay Salmon, and much more. Since we prepare our dressings and sauces in house, no additives or preservatives are used offering several options for Gluten-free and vegetarian diners. Paris inspired Craft Cocktails & Full Bar, French Provenance Wine List & Specialty beers. Join us and take a quick trip to Paris.... A très bientôt,

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 1, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:45 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
Gregory Banuelos

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

HOLIDAYS CELEBRATION
Dec 23 - Dec 24, 2022
Prix Fixe $78/pers** (tax & tip not incl.) Selection of Appetizers: TERRINE DE FOIE DE VOLAILLES AUX TRUFFES +5 - GRAXLAX DE SAUMON, WARM BLINIS & DILL CRÈME FRAÎCHE +15 - IMPERIA OSETRA CAVIAR 30GR + $70 (as part of the Menu) - ESCARGOTS DE BOURGOGNE - SOUPE A L'OIGNON - SALADE DE CŒUR DE LAITUE AUX FROMAGES (Vegan available) Selection of Main Courses: CHILEAN SEABASS SAUCE MEUNIÈRE +$10 - NOIX DE ST JACQUES AUX AGRUMES - BOUCHÉE À LA REINE AU HOMARD - POULET ROTI SAUCE CHASSEUR (morels mushrooms) - BOEUF BOURGUIGNON - MAPLE LEAF FARMS DUCK LEG CONFIT - MORROCAN COUSCOUS ROYAL (vegan available) Dessert: CHOCOLATE MOUSSE & MACARON À LA ROSE
2023 REVEILLON PARISIAN STYLE
$115.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2022 only
Celebrate 2023 New Year's Eve Parisian Style: early seating 5:00-5:30PM and later seating 8:00-8:30PM (through midnight) Amuse Bouche - Selection of Appetizers: TERRINE DE FOIE DE VOLAILLES AUX TRUFFES - GRAVLAX DE SAUMON DILL YUZU CRÈME FRAÎCHE Add Imperia Osetra Caviar +$40 (as part of Menu) - PETITE BOUCHÉE À LA REINE AU HOMARD - ESCARGOTS DE BOURGOGNE - SALADE DE CŒUR DE LAITUE AUX FROMAGES Selection of Entrees: CHILEAN SEABASS À LA MEUNIÈRE - CÔTE DE VEAU À LA DIJONAISE+ 10 - Snake River Farms - WAGYU EYE OF THE RIBEYE STEAK FRITES +30 MAPLE LEAF FARMS CANARD À L’ORANGE Selection of Desserts: CHOCOLATE MOUSSE & MACARON À LA ROSE - ÉCLAIR AU CAFÉ & SEA-SALT CARAMEL - SORBETS À L’ITALIENNE Party Favors included

Popular dishes

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

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

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

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

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 1,003 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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KevinD
Seattle
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were impressed with the execution of French bistro classics
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great evening...
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing !! The staff was so helpful! I can’t wait to go back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal from start to finish!
C
Clip4wine
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A truly hospitable experience that makes you feel good and should feel better supporting. Delicious food and wonderful authentic wine program. Classic and contemporary at the same time.
G
Gourmet
Fayetteville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Walter was amazing, best service ever! All food was delicious, and it was wonderful to have Fabienne the owner show up at our table, lovely conversation! Make sure to ask for the outside tables. Will definitely go back!
G
Grace
Palm Springs
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite restaurant. Owners are delightful and very welcoming. Can't say enough good things about the food and service.
RB
RobertB
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely love this place. Arrived 15 minutes ahead of our reservation, table was ready and we got seated. Jean Luc was our server and he is just great. Started with the Pate de Foie de Volailles which was just amazing. Second course was French onion soup. Very good Main course that evening Boeuf Bourguignon and Veal Osso Bucco. Both dishes are solid. Unfortunately we had no room for dessert, next time definitely I really enjoy this place, ambiance is great, very European. Owners are on premises See you soon again
m
marks
Orange County
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service, as always. Our favorite restaurant in the Valley. Fabiano and her husband are great hosts.
CW
CharW
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Loved the food… so perfect done and presented elegantly.
B
peggyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambiance is lovely, the service is fantastic as they immediately come to your table and take an order for drinks, beautiful little flowers on the table, the food is absolutely superb!
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valb3
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food, service and ambiance...much better than other French restaurants.
NC
NoreenC
Orlando
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a fantastic meal and great service. A HIDDEN GEM!! Merci Beaucoup
EG
EugeneG
Las Vegas
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easily one of the two or three best restaurants in the valley.
KB
KathleenB
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The owner, who is French, greeted us at the door, seated us at a great table and talked to us a bit about the restaurant. The ambiance was superb, as was the menu. We enjoyed the beet salad, French onion soup and Caesar salad. The beef bourgeon and veal were excellent but we were too full to order dessert. The waitress was very accommodating and also helped us choose the best red wine for the evening. The wine list continued for several pages. We look forward to dining there again when we visit Palm Springs.
CN
CarolN
Palm Springs
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is on3 of our favorite restaurants. We’ve never been disappointed!
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Tami
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dishes. I always thought this was a bakery but received a gift certificate and was happily surprised at another restaurant added to our go to list.
CS
ColleenS
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Beautiful little spot. It is hard not to expect exceptional with the higher price tag for entrees. My steak au pauvre was tough served with a large portion of fries. No finesse to the dish. A surprise at 45.00
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good. Authentic French food.
RC
RealtorCamille7
Palm Springs
315 reviews
vip
5.0
315 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Several friends have recommended we have dinner here and this was our first visit - but definitely not our last! The restaurant is very nicely decorated. The staff are terrific. The menu offers so many nice items it was hard to chose. We had the half roasted chicken with French fries and carrots and the Duck confit with potato gratin and roasted Brussels sprouts. Both of our meals were exceptional. The hostess, Fabienne was friendly and made us feel welcome. Ross took excellent care of us and Natalie made sure we had everything we needed. What a nice evening we had! Thank you, French Rotesserie Cafe'!
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Ashley
Portland
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
They never disappoint. We love this restaurant; it's one of our go-to places!
TB
ThaisB
Palm Springs
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience2
My Husband and I were celebrating our birthdays and had reservations for 11-9 @ 5:30pm. We arrived at 5:05PM and waited for someone to greet us and seat us. Finally we were taken to a table for 2 in the corner at the back of the room, which was unacceptable to us (especially since we made the reservations back in August & we were celebrating our birthdays). We asked for a four-top table but were told "No, we can't do that for you", and so we took a seat at a different 2-top table and we were UNHAPPY. Two other couples came in after us and were seated at four-top tables... Our Server was nice but inattentive and actually several people served us, between the champagne, the appetizers and the food; they were all brought to the table by another person. I ordered the mussels, which were extremely small and tasteless, but the broth was excellent, as were the pomme frites. I had the goat cheese salad, which was good. My Husband had the veal chop (served with whipped potatoes and haricots), which he liked and the onion soup, which was delicious. He had a glass of wine and I had champagne. Nothing very special, the meal and drinks came to about $280.00 without the tip. The Server did bring us a small desert with a candle, which was appreciated. But I would not go back. The room is an open square box, very noisy and there are no booths, only tables, very close to one another. There is also an outside patio.
RN
RobertN
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One thing the French rotisserie offers is consistency. Each dinner proffers excellent preparation and service in a delightful ambience. Neither I or my dining guests have ever found some item that disappoints!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A spectacular evening. We arrived a bit early before they opened. They sat us and we ordered some coffee and paté and chatted half an hour. We then ordered the onion soup. It was superb. After a few spoonfuls the onions and brith reduction, it was so rich. To mix it up a bit, a fine San Francisco style sour dough was used as the float on top. Just perfect. It was a chilly evening. It must have been below 60 degrees, so both my friend and I ordered the Cassolette de la Talouse, pardon my spelling. The white beans with the duck was like a big hug. Make sure you ask for the dijon to go with the sausage. We both had left overs to take home. I wouldn't have wanted to leave anything out. Alas, no room dessert, this time! I believe this sitting I completed going through the menu two times! We were there 2.5 hours. The meal is an experience, not just food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect food, lovely staff! From the herb butter with the bread to selecting a lovely cognac to end our night, we couldn’t have been more delighted start to finish
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is consistently good and we've had quite a few of the dishes. Our server Sydney was excellent! Our favorite place for dinner, to take friends who haven't been and those from out of town.
MF
MikeF
Hawaii
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hidden gem inside a strip mall.
P
Phil
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delightful. As we walked into the dining area we felt like we'd been transported into a French restaurant in a Paris village. From our greeting, to our server who was Swiss "but from the French speaking region" we felt welcomed and thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance. As for the food---wow, every aspect perfect. I had the Sea Bass which was delivered on a hot plate and delicious--great sauce, capers, and fingerling potatoes. My wife had the Beef Bourgeon in a bowl of Yukon Gold mash potatoes which also was delivered nicely warm, and flavors that were spot on. Wine suggestions paired well and I enjoyed going off my norm from California wines to true French wines. When in Palm Desert we will be back.
JC
JohnC
Palm Springs
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
A beautiful restaurant, great service and really good food. A little pricey but worth it for a special event.
JK
JanK
Los Angeles
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the feeling that I’m dining at a French family’s patio.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can’t say enough good things about the food, the owners and everyone who works there!!! Love coming here every time I come from LA to the Desert. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE French Rotisserie!!! They make us feel like we are family! Food and wine is incredible!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and lovely staff. I make it a point to dine here when I am in Palm Springs.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were greeted by the owner and seated at a table we selected. The service was great. The food was delicious and the ambiance was wonderful. We will definitely be frequenting this place. What a best kept secret.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Service was excellent!!!
JD
JoeD
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first time to the French Rotisserie Cafe. It exceeded all my expectations. The ambience was warm and quiet. The service exception and the food outstanding. I had the Salmon and it was probably the best Salmon I have ever had and that says a lot. We can't wait to go back again.
J
John
Las Vegas
126 reviews
vip
5.0
126 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Terrific everything! And so cozy, owners are amazing.
GS
GlennS
Palm Springs
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant with very attentive service. Had the Moroccan Lamb which was excellent with the meat falling off the bone. Served over cous cous but a little too much for my tastes. My wife had the Lobster which she loved. One of our favorites in the Desert.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely experience. Beautiful decor. Amazing food! Very nice staff, owners present. Can’t wait to go back!
MR
MichaelR
Orlando
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow! What a fabulous meal made all that special as it was our wedding anniversary. Everything was perfectly cooked and super tasty. Cozy and attractive dining room. Very friendly and attentive service. The liver pate was amazing. Must try! Loved the duck and the veal chop entrees. Had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Fabienne. Kudos to her and her team. Can’t wait to return. A solid A grade.
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abby
Phoenix
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time there and didn't disappoint. .

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

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 4.8 stars by 1003 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.