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Morgan's in the Desert

4.5
4.5
2513 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (760) 564-7600

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Executive chef

    Andrew Cooper

  • Catering

    For Private Dining and Large Parties please contact Morgan's in the desert at (760) 564-7600.

  • 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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,513 people are saying

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
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. MichaelS

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful setting, impeccable service, and delicious food at every course. Highly recommend and we’ll be back when we visit Palm Springs again.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Beautiful spot, delicious food, expensive, service was not good at all.
  3. SarahB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Matthew, our server, was fantastic, as was his team. The food was delicious.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Our waitress was difficult to track down. We arrived at 6:45 and didn’t get out of there u til 9:25.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food2service4ambience2
    Such a disappointment. Why ask how we would like our meat cooked and then over cook it so it is inedible . Expensive average food.
  6. Chris

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food5service1ambience3
    The food was good quality but the service was lacking drastically. We had a 7:30 reservation and got our food at about 9pm. We were never offered or asked for refills on drinks, water or wine. Server did a poor job making any sort of recommendations. Would have gladly spent more money if the service was better.
  7. MatthewD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant, great atmosphere and food Keith was a fantastic server
  8. RaulH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time eating there and it was a great experience. Food was excellent and service was great.
  9. TomDon

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were great. I had linguine. Waiter asked if I wanted to add shrimp or chicken. I asked how much MORE it would cost over the $39 for the linguine. He said it would be an additional $39 for shrimp and additional $30 for one chicken breast. If you can get it, do it. My last time at Morgan’s. 😞
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    Our entrees took an hour plus to be served. By the time our food arrived we were tired and past being hungry.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing meal and amazing service.
  12. ALEX

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a terrific experience! Great food, drinks and service is impeccable.
  13. PoppaL

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were a little hesitant to go to Morgan's on Mother's Day thinking that it might be overpriced, stuffy, and not very good food. Boy were we wrong! My wife wanted a certain table along the windows but the hostess told us it was reserved and sat us at a table next to the one we wanted along the wall with no view. Michael, our waiter, overheard the exchange and immediately went into action and sat us at the table we had requested. He made recommendations for plates that were absolutely delicious. The wine we ordered was not in stock but Michael suggested an alternative that was less expensive and wonderful. We had a special Mother's Day dinner in a place we almost ignored. Now, we consider this a gem in La Quinta that will be a regular place for special occasions. And, yes it was pricey but worth every penny.
  14. AKDGMFL

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great option for Mother’s Day celebration. Chef Reyes execution was superb from beginning to end. Filet mignon was cooked to perfection. His interpretation of carpaccio is amazing. All the desserts were to die for. You can’t choose just one. The service provided by Salvador Moreno and Joshua Pimentel, where outstanding. Then entire experience was unforgettable and just the perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day. Highly recommend Morgan’s 1926. 
  15. DavielB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing warm ambiance with great friends and fast service. The food was amazing , everything was cooked to perfection.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous experience! Food, service, atmosphere all were fantastic!
  17. cplDiane

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quality, creativity and excellence; a real gem in the desert.
  18. QBwashere

    Los Angeles

    141 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    141 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Located alongside the lobby lounge, we enjoyed the live music throughout our evening. The patio dining offered entertaining views of the prom & wedding fashions. Our waiter was delightful and spot on as were his helpers. Our cocktails were delicious and perfect! Shared the generous carpaccio to start. Pork chop juicy and amazing, fillet w/fries did not disappoint. Can't remember dessert & too full to finish it. Not a cheap date but all in all a lovely date night spot and a visit to this historic inn is worth the visit.
  19. ajg5000

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good dinner and service in the right setting
  20. lesliec

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, varied choices with a lovely setting.
  21. Bigtee

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was awesome!!! The service was exceptional the food was great. Highly recommend.
  22. SouthBayAce

    Los Angeles

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Morgans as we frequent La Quinta resort. Food is amazing, drinks outstanding, and the staff are second to none! A favorite of ours!
  23. 2aboutU

    Palm Springs

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Although nervous given some recent reviews, I decided to celebrate a friend's birthday with a party of six. Despite the high corkage fee, we brought our own wine, and they were kind enough to only charge us for two. Uncorking and glass service strongly suggest they prefer you did not bring your own. Salads were well done although the special was a bit harsh due to excessive lemon. The table ordered Lamb, Pork Chops, Sea Bass and a Filet, all of which were fantastic and very well done. For sides, the Asparagus and Truffle Fries were excellent, but we felt the Mac and Cheese was bland and boring. Desserts were refreshing and light, so I am pleased to say it was a great night and the food quality was as I recalled it from years before. Service was good overall thanks to the wait staff more than our server who was absent for most of the meal. They may have lost the magic over the last few years, but this visit was like old times. Expensive but worth it!
  24. KonaBob4

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    This was a business dinner for 4 people. We arrived a few minutes early and we were seated promptly. Unfortunately, we had requested a table outside in the rear patio. At dinner time it was 104 in the shade. The service was exemplary and the food items were very good. My salmon entree was cooked to perfection. Overall it’s a very good menu. The wine list is outstanding, featuring Pierre Seillan’s Vérité and Anakota wines, among other very good foreign and domestic wines. Our only “complaint” is that the outdoor dining at this time of year requires a liberal use of “misters”, which were not in use during our time there.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a beautiful celebration dinner here. Our table was next to the fireplace which was lovely. Service was impeccable. Dinner was perfection top to bottom.
  26. OliviaH

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Food was wonderful, but it took quite a while to be served. It didn't seem that busy. Service was friendly, not as attentive as I would have liked. Overall a good experience.
  27. TimS

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Steak was salty and the view was where the resort had stacked outdoor furniture
  28. Beekee

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food was disappointing and wait time was over an hour to be served our meal.
  29. DeBora

    Orlando

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service as always! Waiter went out of his way to be friendly. Food was fabulous!
  30. BambyDear

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Waiter terrific food great.. never disappointed
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Server Keith was friendly and attentive. Kitchen was very slow on a seemingly unusually busy weeknight. We’ll try you again.
  32. KimV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love the menu and atmosphere. A classic and memorable evening as always!
  33. JonathanS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service in a beautiful setting.
  34. JennyC

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely the best food, ambiance and experience, accompanied by a fabulous wine selection!
  35. ERICK

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Great service! Food good, but about $10-$15 over priced.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience5
    Very disappointed in the quality of the food. Fish had no flavor, short ribs were had clumps of fat.
  37. Critic

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Ambiance of the restaurant is lovely. Very overpriced for what you get. I had the Meyer lemon linguine and it was flavorless and gummy. Endive salad for $24 was ridiculously small.
  38. ajmbythesea

    Palm Springs

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Kim was efficient and very nice. Excellent service. Would dine again.
  39. pauld

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    Atmosphere was lovely, staff excellent. Food unfortunately was poor.
  40. Pmac

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The server was on point and very attentive. Wine and food delicious! One of our favorite spots when we come to the desert! Thank you!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 2513 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 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 Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified

  • 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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (760) 564-7600

  • Catering

    For Private Dining and Large Parties please contact Morgan's in the desert at (760) 564-7600.

  • 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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