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La Quinta Cliffhouse, La Quinta, CA

La Quinta Cliffhouse

4.5 (8295)
$31 to $50
American
78-250 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA 92253

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sunset Dinner Special Daily 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 360-5991
  • Website
    http://www.laquintacliffhouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    With multiple spaces both indoors and outdoors to choose from, let the culinary team at La Quinta Cliffhouse make your event special. We have a variety of menues already set to choose from, or we can custom design what your palate desires. Please email Brittany@LaQuintaCliffhouse.com for a welcome packet and to begin planning your special event
  • 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, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

La Quinta Cliffhouse's menu was last updated on 6/27/2025.

Small Plates

  • Shrimp Scampi Toast$21.00

    tomato | calabrian chili | garlic butter | lemon | grilled sourdough

    • Prawn Cocktail$22.00

      house made cocktail sauce | lemon

      • Spanish Octopus GF$23.00

        crispy potatoes | chorizo | lemon yogurt | salsa verde | arugula

        • Scallops on the ½ Shell$24.00

          parmesan-amaretto sauce | bacon | spinach | herbed breadcrumbs

          • Crispy Calamari$22.00

            jalapeno ranch | hoisin hot honey

            • Stuffed Squash Blossom$20.00

              ricotta cheese | saffron aioli | arugula | piment d'espellette

              • Poke Fire Cracker Stack*$24.00

                ahi tuna | chili-soy marinade | cilantro | pineapple-cucumber salsa | sriracha aioli | crispy wonton

                • Oysters on the Half Shell*$24.00

                  tarragon mignonette | cocktail sauce | horseradish

                  • Peruvian Ceviche*$22.00

                    california halibut | aji amarillo | red onion | cucumber | radish | avocado | cilantro | tortilla chips

                    • Coachella Valley Medjool Dates$17.00

                      bacon | blue cheese | toasted coconut | guajillo gastrique

                      • "Hand-Tied" Grande Burrata$19.00

                        olive tapenade | hungarian chilies | aged balsamic | extra virgin olive oil | grilled sourdough

                        Soup Salad

                        • Mixed Greens Salad$13.00

                          mixed greens | dried cranberries | candied pecans | blue cheese crumbles | dijon-maple vinaigrette

                          • Cliffhouse Caesar$15.00

                            romaine | garlic-herb breadcrumbs | parmesan | white anchovy | caesar dressing

                            • Blue Cheese Wedge$13.00

                              iceberg | cherry tomato | bacon | red onion | crispy leeks | blue cheese crumbles | blue cheese dressing

                              • Lobster Bisque$16.00

                                lobster meat | crème fraiche | chives

                                • Asparagus & Leek Soup$13.00

                                  garlic | cream | mint | smoked almond

                                  • Sugar Spiced Salmon Salad*$25.00

                                    mixed greens | kalamata olives | cucumber | cherry tomato | onion | feta | cilantro-lime vinaigrette

                                    • Entrée Size$25.00

                                  • Panzanella Salad$16.00

                                    chicories | gem lettuce | heirloom tomato | cucumber red onion | stracciatella cheese | basil focaccia croutons | white balsamic vinaigrette

                                    Butcher Block

                                    • Center Cut Filet Mignon GF$60.00

                                      fingerling potato | summer squash | cabernet sauce

                                      • Grass-Fed Ribeye$58.00

                                        crispy potato | asparagus | grilled corn chimichurri

                                        • Tajima Wagyu Strip Steak$89.00

                                          crispy potato | asparagus | chermoula verde

                                          • "Mary's" ½ Chicken GF$36.00

                                            pea puree | broccolini | peperonata

                                            • "Salmon Creek Farms" Pork Chop*$45.00

                                              mashed potato | brussels sprouts | cherry jus | frisee

                                              • *Chef's Cut & Frites GF$38.00

                                                garlic compound butter | french fries | basil aioli

                                                Surf & Turf*

                                                • Surf & Turf*$120.00

                                                  "TAJIMA" WAGYU STRIP STEAK | LOBSTER TAIL | POTATO GRATIN | ASPARAGUS | CHERMOULA VERDE

                                                  Main Dishes

                                                  Add a lobster tail to any entrée $40

                                                  • Pan Roasted Chilean Seabass*$52.00

                                                    honey-soy glaze | ginger sticky rice | baby bok choy | curry-coconut sauce

                                                    • Braised Short Rib$38.00

                                                      mashed potato | brussels sprouts | demi-glace

                                                      • Full Portions$38.00
                                                      • Half Portions$25.00

                                                    • Rigatoni Ragout$28.00

                                                      meat ragout | parmesan

                                                      • Sugar Spiced Salmon*$42.00

                                                        french green beans with black bean sauce | mashed potato | mustard beurre blanc

                                                        • Full Portions$42.00
                                                        • Half Portions$25.00

                                                      • Spaghetti & Clams$35.00

                                                        pancetta | cherry tomatoes | prserved lemon | garlic | white wine | butter | herbs

                                                        • Cold Water Lobster Tail$47.00

                                                          potato gratin | broccolini | drawn butter

                                                          • Seared Scallops$47.00

                                                            parsnip puree | melted leeks | wild mushrooms salsa verde | local pea greens

                                                            • Grilled Swordfish$42.00

                                                              fingerling potato | cauliflower | pickled onion | tomatillo salsa | frisee

                                                              • Vegetarian Pasta$28.00

                                                                mushrooms | cherry tomatoes | preserved lemons | squash | garlic | white wine | butter | herbs

                                                                Sunset Dinners

                                                                2 courses for $27; available from 3:30 – 5:00 daily

                                                                  First Course

                                                                  choose one

                                                                  • Asparagus & Leek Soup

                                                                    • Lobster Bisque +$3

                                                                      • Mixed Greens Salad

                                                                        • Caesar Salad

                                                                          Main Course

                                                                          choose one

                                                                          • ½ Sugar Spiced Salmon*

                                                                            • Rigatoni Ragout

                                                                              • Vegetarian Pasta

                                                                                • Sugar Spiced Salmon Salad*

                                                                                  • Chef's Cut Steak & Frites*

                                                                                    add $10

                                                                                    • ½ Braised Short Rib

                                                                                      The Bar

                                                                                        Seasonal Cocktails

                                                                                        $18

                                                                                        • MANGO MOJITO

                                                                                          Marti Rum, Mango Puree, Pineapple & Lime Juice, Mint

                                                                                          • BANANA BLISS

                                                                                            Crème de Banana, 360 Vanilla Vodka, Meyer's Dark rum, Heavy Cream, Lemon Juice

                                                                                            • SUMMER SANGRIA

                                                                                              360 Huckleberry Vodka, Cointreau, Lemon Juice, White Wine, Soda Water

                                                                                              • AMORE FIZZ

                                                                                                Limoncello, Strawberry Puree, Prosecco

                                                                                                • PART TIME LOVER

                                                                                                  Arette Blanco, Aperol, St. Germain, Lemon Juice, Bitters

                                                                                                  • ZEN BLOSSOM

                                                                                                    Matcha, Aviation Gin, Mint, Cucumber, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup

                                                                                                    Last updated: June 27, 2025

                                                                                                    What 8,295 people are saying

                                                                                                    La Quinta Cliffhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                    4.5
                                                                                                    4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                    • 4.4Food
                                                                                                    • 4.5Service
                                                                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                    • 4.2Value

                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                    Loved For

                                                                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                                                                                      Most Booked

                                                                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                                                                                      Most Booked

                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                    La Quinta Cliffhouse offers a stunning cliffside setting with "outstanding service" and "beautiful ambiance." Guests rave about the "amazing sunset dinners" and "delicious" dishes like Grass Fed Ribeye and short ribs. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is highly recommended for romantic dinners and special occasions.
                                                                                                    8,295 Reviews

                                                                                                    1. Travis

                                                                                                      Philadelphia County1 review

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      food was good but overpriced for what it was but the service was great

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                                                                                                    2. Nancy

                                                                                                      Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities6 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Had the pre fixe menu. Excellent value, fantastic service, wonderful dinner. Rapidly becoming my favorite place to dine for special occasions

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                                                                                                    3. Char

                                                                                                      San Diego1 review

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Almost so wonderful, food was amazing as well as wait staff. Not so friendly were the hostesses. First people you encounter and both were opposite of warm or inviting. Neither would address you or look you in the eye to greet you warmly. We have met the owner and she was warm, interested and vibrant so we know it’s not any attitude from top down.

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                                                                                                    4. Jill

                                                                                                      Los Angeles4 reviews

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                      We sat in the bar which we should not have done it was too loud and service was terrible. Food was good. We had steak and lobster which was good.

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                                                                                                    5. Erik VIP

                                                                                                      Las Vegas3 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on June 28, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      We dined for our Anniversary dinner and traveled in from Phoenix for the weekend. This is an adorable gem built into the cliffs in La Quinta. Drinks were on point and the Grass Fed Ribeye and Smashburger were amazing! We started with a delicious wedge salad with home made blue cheese. We did not have dessert but they looked AMAZING!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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                                                                                                    6. John

                                                                                                      Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities12 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on June 25, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      We had not been to dinner at the Cluffhouse for over a year, and it was excellent. Service was great. The food was outstanding. Cliffhouse did not disappoint.

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                                                                                                    7. Lisa

                                                                                                      Atlanta2 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on June 25, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      This was an absolutely wonderful dining experience. The service, the ambience, and the overall presentation and quality of food was absolutely perfect. We will definitely be returning.

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                                                                                                    8. BillW

                                                                                                      New Mexico5 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on June 24, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      In town to celebrate our son's birthday. Great food, excellent service, good cocktails and of course, good conversation. Thank you for a wonderful evening! We look forward to trying the Happy Hour next time we are in town. ps: Kudos to the Chef as both men said the Steak Frites was best ever! Cooked perfectly!

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                                                                                                    9. Bobbi

                                                                                                      Los Angeles21 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on June 22, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      We had a great date night dinner. I had the scallops and my husband had the short ribs. Both were delicious. The restaurant has a nice vibe and a nice view of the mountains. Our server, Michael was great and very helpful with the menu. We'd definitely go again.

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                                                                                                    10. BurtN VIP

                                                                                                      Los Angeles6 reviews

                                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                                      Dined on June 21, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                      Banquet quality food. Our first visit and will not return.

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                                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                                    La Quinta Cliffhouse is rated 4.5 stars by 8295 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                    Make a reservation

                                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                                    7:00 PM
                                                                                                    Booked 34 times today
                                                                                                    Google Map for La Quinta Cliffhouse

                                                                                                    78-250 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA 92253

                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                    • Cross street
                                                                                                      Washington Street
                                                                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                                                                      La Quinta
                                                                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                                                                      Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sunset Dinner Special Daily 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:00 pm
                                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                                      American, Steak, Seafood
                                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                                      Casual Elegant
                                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                                      Business Casual
                                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                                      Self Parking
                                                                                                    • Payment options
                                                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                    • Website
                                                                                                      http://www.laquintacliffhouse.com/
                                                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                                                      (760) 360-5991
                                                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                                                      With multiple spaces both indoors and outdoors to choose from, let the culinary team at La Quinta Cliffhouse make your event special. We have a variety of menues already set to choose from, or we can custom design what your palate desires. Please email Brittany@LaQuintaCliffhouse.com for a welcome packet and to begin planning your special event
                                                                                                    • Private party contact
                                                                                                      Brittany McCoy: (760) 360-5991

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