La Quinta Cliffhouse

Name: La Quinta Cliffhouse
Address: 78-250 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA, United States, 92253
Telephone: (760) 360-5991
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

5940 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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From the moment you approach the La Quinta Cliffhouse you are surrounded by the dramatic sights and sounds of this desert destination. Jutting from a massive rock outcropping above the desert floor the La Quinta Cliffhouse is renowned for its spectacular views across the valley and providing a lively, casual destination to enjoy a menu of American classics with innovative preparations focused on premium steaks and seafood at great prices. The menu highlights vibrant flavors from the valley along with a generous selection of fresh fish and seafood. The wine list has been thoughtfully chosen to complement the food and provide reasonably priced selections including rare and limited bottles.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sunset Dinner Special Tue–Sun 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
Phone number
(760) 360-5991
Website
http://www.laquintacliffhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Luis Zamora
Private party contact
Brittany McCoy: (760) 360-5991

Location
78-250 Highway 111 La Quinta, CA 92253
Neighborhood
La Quinta
Cross street
Washington Street
Parking details
Self Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Oysters on the Half Shell$22.00
mirin ginger mignonette | cocktail sauce
Fried Calamari$20.00
jalapeno ranch | gochujang chili sauce
Baked Mac & Cheese$14.00
pepper jack | cheddar | panko
Coachella Valley Medjool Dates$16.00
bacon | blue cheese | toasted coconut | guajillo gastriqe
Prawn Cocktail$22.00
house made cocktail sauce
Salt Spring Mussels$20.00
chorizo | parsley | white wine | leeks | garlic
Ceviche$16.00
seabass | cilantro | onion | mango | fresno chili | house chips
Tempura Shrimp$18.00
pickled ginger | cucumber | gochujang chili sauce
Takoshimi$18.00
crispy wonton | tuna wakame | shitake salsa
Fried Zucchini Sticks$15.00
chipotle ranch

Soups & Salads

Mixed Greens Salad$12.00
mixed greens | craisins | candied pecans | blue cheese | dijon maple vinaigrette
Cliffhouse Caesar$12.00
romaine | garlic croutons | parmesan | white anchovy | caesar dressing
Pear Salad$15.00
arugula | red pear | red onion | aged manchego | candied pecans | champagne vinaigrette
Miso Clam Chowder$11.00
leeks | shitake | green onion water chestnuts | clams
Cilantro Corn Soup$11.00
sweet corn | onions | garlic | cilantro | chili oil
Blue Cheese Wedge$12.00
iceberg | cherry tomato | bacon | red onion | blue cheese crumbles | blue cheese dressing
Sugar Spiced Salmon Salad (Entrée Size)$25.00
mixed greens | kalamata olives | cucumber | tomato onion | feta | mint | cilantro vinaigrette
Beet Salad$15.00
arugula | candied walnuts | strawberries goat cheese crumbles | champagne vinaigrette

Entrees & Pastas

Pan Roasted Chilean Seabass*
honey-soy glaze | ginger sticky rice | baby bok choy | green curry-coconut sauce
- Full Portions$48.00
- Half Portions$28.00
Braised Short Ribs
scalloped potatoes | baby carrots | demi-glace
- Full Portions$33.00
- Half Portions$21.00
Cioppino$43.00
fresh fish | shrimp | bay scallops | mussels 1⁄2 lobster tail | saffron tomato broth | jasmine rice
Jidori Airline Chicken Breast$35.00
scalloped potatoes | roasted baby carrots truffle demi
Grilled Pork Chop$38.00
creamy polenta | cherry agrodolce green bean salad
Sugar Spiced Norwegian Salmon*
spicy mustard | broccolini | creamy polenta
- Full Portions$42.00
- Half Portions$25.00
Sesame Crusted Tuna
rice noodle | seaweed salad wasabi aioli | yuzu sweet soy
- Full$43.00
- Half$25.00
Rigatoni Ragout$28.00
meat ragout | cream | parmesan
Campanelle Pasta$28.00
oyster mushrooms | zucchini | corn | cherry tomatoes
8oz. Angus Certified Filet Mignon$58.00
all steaks hand butchered in house served with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, and demi-glace
Dry Aged 14oz Prime New York$60.00
all steaks served with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus
10 oz. Flat Iron Steak$45.00
all steaks hand butchered in house served with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, and demi-glace
Twin Lobster Tails$59.00
garlic mashed potatoes | broccolini | drawn butter

Sunset Dinners

two courses $25 (available from 3:30pm - 5pm in the bar only)

First Course

choose one

Cilantro Corn Soup
Miso Clam Chowder
Mixed Greens Salad
Caesar Salad

Main Course

choose one

1/2 Sugar Spiced Salmon*
1/2 Braised Short Ribs
Campanelle Pasta
Rigatoni Ragu
Grilled Salmon Salad*
Chef's Cut
arugula, french fries, chimichurri
- add$7.00

What 5,940 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

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BradyT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very beautiful and service is great would go again
DJ
DJluv2dine
Palm Springs
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Many thanks for a great table and service. Food was delicious as usual. We had out of town guests with us who loved it too.
SS
SarahS
Berlin
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
The food was Not so good, the portions where small, only the Bouillabaisse was excellent! They should have told that one Entrée is a cold dish!
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sharonb
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Cliffhouse never disappoints. Our party of 4 had ceviche, wedge salads, calamari, and spiced salmon salad (kind of an appetizer dinner). All were very delicious with prompt service. Nice wine list with variety of wine by the glass. Wonderful outdoor atmosphere with waterfalls, views and overhead misting in case it's hot. Fabulous server who anticipated our needs before we asked. Two thumbs way up.
JH
JudyHB
Palm Springs
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great drinks, food, atmosphere and temperature! Perfect night!!
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Savannab
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great .. overall loved the place, food and ambiance
MM
MaryM
New England
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience3
The good news: our server was outstanding and the reservation was right on time. But the food coming from the kitchen was painfully slow, my salad was a bit wilted and the salmon (their signature dish) was not up to their standards. This restaurant has always been a favorite and we will return, but our most recent experience was a disappointment. My guess is that they (like so many) are scrambling for staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, amazing service, beautiful location! We’ll be definitely coming back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The girls had a great time celebrating a win at the casino!
MD
MikeD
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
we have been there several times and the Cliffhouse never fails to provide great food in a true desert/mountain setting. our server stepped up when necessary.
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Mdiner
Seattle
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Matthew was our server and he was fantastic….very attentive even though it was a busy night. The hostess could have been friendlier. She seemed annoyed when we asked if we could sit on the patio and never smiled. Not a great first impression, but Matthew made up for it with great table service.
K
Kjoc33
Los Angeles
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another perfect experience tonight - everything from top to bottom was perfect and allowed my wife and I to thoroughly enjoy our 22nd Wedding Anniversary celebration!
MJ
MosquedaJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food nice place would eat here again. Somewhat kid friendly
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Dreamchaser
Palm Springs
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had two couples visiting from the East Coast and they were so impressed with the food, the ambiance and our amazing server. They absolutely raved about the setting - with mountain and rushing water. Everyone enjoyed their entre and were very complimentary about our server.
RD
RogerD
Palm Springs
16 reviews
vip
1.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
Bad time at this place. Noisy, slow service, average food.
C
Clare
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cliffhouse has redeemed it from a bad experience 8 years ago. Great food, drinks and very helpful staff and management. We will return.
SD
SaraD
New Orleans
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Good but not great. The happy hour menu that is served from 3:30-5 is delish looking. I really wanted a burger. Got short ribs. They were fine. Tasted like the ones I make…
NS
NarvellaS
Palm Springs
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is my favorite I have created a lot of memories here so they really can't do too much wrong and I was happy as always
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
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Brujef
Palm Springs
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
After mixing up the actual day of Mother’s Day, the staff was able to get us in for dinner compared to my open table date I requested. This was our first time here after hearing many positive things about the Cliff House. Our server was excellent not rushing us and the various items each of had were all very good. Rigatoni, Sugar Seared Salmon, Corn Chowder, Wedge Salad and Tempura Shrimp. Kudos to the staff for accommodating us and making our Mother’s Day dinner a very nice event. Especially since they had to close their patio due to high winds and bring all those reservations inside. We will be back.
AJ
AllisonJ
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a very nice birthday for our son and we all enjoyed the experience.
LD
LoreneD
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A relaxing, no-rush dinner.
M
Mary
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to celebrate our two special events and good photo op spots
SN
SandyN
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the cliff house, meal was fabulous service was great really really a enjoyable evening thank you! Q!
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Aurora
Chicago
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Delicious food
GS
GregS
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a golf vacation! Great restaurant!
DF
DennisF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Cliffhouse experience was excellent as usual. The reservation process was quick and efficient. The service was outstanding. The food choices were plentiful and the food was awesome. We highly recommend The Cliffhouse whenever you are in the La Quinta area.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Utterly fabulous. Checked all the boxes for a perfect evening.. thank you to all, and special thanks to Joey our server!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joey was probably one of the best waiters we’ve ever had. And Nissa, maybe a manager? Was friendly, attentive and a joy to have checking on us! The food was delicious, the outdoor seating was a lovely experience! We will definitely recommend and come back!! My only reservation was the initial hostesses we met ( our “introduction to the experience, while professional and businesslike, they never cracked a smile, didn’t seem welcoming at first. I’m not sure if there was confusion but the first hostess checked us in then sent us inside ( we had booked an outside table) the second hostess asked where we wanted to sit and we said we had reserved for outside, she asked our name again and proceeded to seat us. She sat us at the very first table (practically walking into it) while the whole patio was open at that point with the exception of three of 4 tables filled. We ended up enjoying the rest of our experience there, if not at the first table we may not have had the great experience with Nissa. Who knows? Overall, it’s our favorite place to eat when visiting Palm Desert!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
Our waiter had a family emergency and had to leave. Service went downhill from there. The place was not packed and we were for the most part forgotten. Had to ask where our food was, had to ask for the bill. Other diners seemed w e getting good service.
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cindim
Phoenix
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience5
Food was horrible we all had seafood and it all had a smell. I had lobster and got sick when I got home. Other two had upset stomach. The service was lousy. The waitress never checked on us.
RF
RFarber
Los Angeles
68 reviews
vip
2.0
68 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
We have always loved the Cliffhouse but the new menu is really deficient. Not enough choices and the great standard items are gone. The salad was inedible with a vinegar dressing. The salmon was overwhelmed with cumin. And the cervice was swimming in lime juice. The only good thing was the new half portion options which was better for sure.
GA
GaryA
Palm Springs
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great to celebrate or anniversary at this lovely restaurant!
AM
AlbinM
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place! Food was wonderful! Staff was on it. Everyone worked as a team
KC
KarenC
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great table outside. Great ambience with the waterfalls, rocks etc.!!!!
M
Maggie
Palm Springs
121 reviews
vip
4.0
121 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
We have been going to the Cliff House for eight years…ever since we moved to La Qunita. This used to be our favorite place to dine…loved the ambiance and loved their happy hour and their burgers. Ever since Covid the food has gone downhill. Service is great, but food, meh, boring. I recently read that they got a new chef and he or she was going to upgrade the menu…..nope!!! Ice cream cake has changed and not for the better…..but they did add a lemon bar…very good! But the menu remains the same…I have eaten everything on that menu and I am bored with it. The kitchen needs to step up its game. Their sister restaurant, Pacifica, suffers from the same malaise. Come on Cliff House!!! You can do better than this!!
FU
FrankU
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Staff was fantastic as usual. I had to make a last minute addition to my reservation on a Saturday and they were very accommodating. The only disappointment was that they took ribeye steaks off the menu. How does a restaurant remove a ribeye from their menu??? I had a filet mignon and lobster tail as a back up, but not what I went in mind wanting. Ruth’s Chris next time. I always look forward to a bone in ribeye.
DS
DiannS
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best service in a long time. Food was excellent.
TJ
TJD47
Palm Springs
49 reviews
vip
3.0
49 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall3food2service1ambience4
Servers were almost hostile. Acted arrogant and overworked. We had sunset dinners; I paid extra to have the chef’s cut steak and frites. Server said chef’s cut was Hanger Steak. Came cooked as I ordered— medium rare, but so tough it was virtually inedible. Worst steak I’ve ever had in a restaurant. We’ve been pretty regular patrons here for over 7 years, and only recently have we noticed the decline in food quality and especially service. Sad.
AK
AndyK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very worthwhile. Food was good and service was acceptable. I would go there again.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

La Quinta Cliffhouse is rated 4.3 stars by 5940 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

May 19, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

78-250 Highway 111 La Quinta, CA 92253

Additional information

Cross street
Washington Street
Neighborhood
La Quinta
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sunset Dinner Special Tue–Sun 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Self Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Luis Zamora
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.laquintacliffhouse.com/
Phone number
(760) 360-5991
Private party contact
Brittany McCoy: (760) 360-5991

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La Quinta Cliffhouse

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Private dining

Additional information

75 Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Caesar Salad

Grilled Salmon Salad

Twin Lobster Tails

Small Plates

Oysters on the Half Shell$22.00

Fried Calamari$20.00

Baked Mac & Cheese$14.00

Coachella Valley Medjool Dates$16.00

Prawn Cocktail$22.00

Salt Spring Mussels$20.00

Ceviche$16.00

Tempura Shrimp$18.00

Takoshimi$18.00

Fried Zucchini Sticks$15.00

Soups & Salads

Mixed Greens Salad$12.00

Cliffhouse Caesar$12.00

Pear Salad$15.00

Miso Clam Chowder$11.00

Cilantro Corn Soup$11.00

Blue Cheese Wedge$12.00

Sugar Spiced Salmon Salad (Entrée Size)$25.00

Beet Salad$15.00

Entrees & Pastas

Pan Roasted Chilean Seabass*

Braised Short Ribs

Cioppino$43.00

Jidori Airline Chicken Breast$35.00

Grilled Pork Chop$38.00

Sugar Spiced Norwegian Salmon*

Sesame Crusted Tuna

Rigatoni Ragout$28.00

Campanelle Pasta$28.00

8oz. Angus Certified Filet Mignon$58.00

Dry Aged 14oz Prime New York$60.00

10 oz. Flat Iron Steak$45.00

Twin Lobster Tails$59.00

Sunset Dinners

First Course

Cilantro Corn Soup

Miso Clam Chowder

Mixed Greens Salad

Caesar Salad

Main Course

1/2 Sugar Spiced Salmon*

1/2 Braised Short Ribs

Campanelle Pasta

Rigatoni Ragu

Grilled Salmon Salad*

Chef's Cut

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