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Morgan's in the Desert, La Quinta, CA

Morgan's in the Desert

4.5 (3102)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Morgan's in the desert showcases contemporary American cuisine inspired by the bounty of the Coachella Valley. We source the region's top products - and craft them with traditional cooking methods - to bring you deliciously simple and healthy dishes.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Cooper
  • Catering
    For Private Dining and Large Parties please contact Nancy Garvey at (760) 564-5738.
  • Private party facilities
    Dining at La Quinta Resort feeds the senses. The aromatic essences of freshly prepared, locally sourced ingredients emanate from richly colorful dishes that are a feast for the eyes. Whatever your taste in dining, La Quinta Resort serves an unforgettable experience.
  • Private party contact
    Nancy Garvey: (760) 564-5738
  • Neighborhood
    La Quinta
  • Cross street
    Washington Street and Eisenhower Drive
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet and Self Parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 3,102 people are saying

Morgan's in the Desert 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Morgan's in the Desert offers an elegant dining experience with "incredible service" and a beautiful setting. Many guests praise the "amazing" food, "outstanding" cocktails, and attentive staff. The Sunset Prix Fixe menu is a "great value," and outdoor seating is "perfection." However, some find the prices high, and service inconsistent.
3,102 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Worth every dollar spent at this restaurant!! The service was excellent from the server, Alfonso and his helper Joel. The ambience is perfect for a date night. We got the ribeye and filet mignon. Both cooked deliciously. They gave us a free cheesecake for our anniversary!! It's was soooo good. One of the best resort restaurants we've had!!

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  2. Jessica VIP

    London74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Keith, was on top of it. So fabulous. The food was delicious! Had a great evening. Can’t wait to go back.

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  3. D

    San Diego19 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful patio, sub par food. Extremely disappointed with all options we ordered at the table. We’d been here a few years ago, and the food was great. No longer the case.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Daniel

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service.....we could not have asked for more!!

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  5. Sawyer

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So so amazing ! Josue and Salvador took such good care of me with Josue suggesting the most delicious wine and both making sure I was always looked after!! The food was exceptional, the service was amazing and I cannot wait to be back :)

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  6. Frank

    Orange County2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a beautiful restaurant and the food was good but not great. We had two entrées two appetizers and two iced teas and it was $275… I realize that the “ ribeye” was $75 but even so…? It was a very good steak, but it did not really scream. Great ribeye.

    2 people found this helpful

  7. PAUL VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities29 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was Terrible! Barely saw our Server and only when we flagged her down! Ordered 2 deserts and asked them to be served at the same time...Duh! 1 desert came 15 minutes before the other, and the coffee we ordered was nowhere to found. Portions were very small 5 oz of salmon ...for $45.00 Ordered French fries, they were made from potato meal! Ugh! Cheese cake was Very Good....but too little too late! Is this Morgan's or McCafe'?? Did I mention the Service was Terrible! Out of our Rotation for SURE!

    2 people found this helpful

  8. Dillon

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service and lovely food. We are celebrating our 3 year wedding anniversary and the staff went above and beyond.

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  9. Mark VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area164 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten at Morgan’s before and gave it all 5 stars. That was indoor dining. This time we sat on the patio and it just wasn’t the same 5 star experience. Four stars is still not bad, but everything this time from the service to the food just didn’t measure up to what Morgan’s is usually known for. We will definitely try it again, but slightly disappointing this time.

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  10. Alex

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Front of house was great, but the food wasn’t. The salads were sad looking - bag lettuce with dressing. Our New York steak didn’t look like any new york we’d ever had. It was flat and wide with a hunk of gristle that must have been 25% of the volume. It also didn’t have the right texture. Kind of mushy without a crispy exterior. Maybe sous-vide cooked and lightly finished on the grill? Finally the cocktails were flat, no aromatics or freshness. Pre-mixed? Definitely not worth $25 apiece.The meal cost over $300 for the two of us. Not worth it at all. And we have eaten here before and really enjoyed it.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Morgan's in the Desert offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 564-7600.

Morgan's in the Desert is rated 4.5 stars by 3102 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Morgan's in the Desert

49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Washington Street and Eisenhower Drive
  • Neighborhood
    La Quinta
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet and Self Parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Cooper
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For Private Dining and Large Parties please contact Nancy Garvey at (760) 564-5738.
  • Private party facilities
    Dining at La Quinta Resort feeds the senses. The aromatic essences of freshly prepared, locally sourced ingredients emanate from richly colorful dishes that are a feast for the eyes. Whatever your taste in dining, La Quinta Resort serves an unforgettable experience.
  • Private party contact
    Nancy Garvey: (760) 564-5738
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