The Penney & Parlour

Name: The Penney & Parlour
Address: 71777 Frank Sinatra Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States, 92270-3144
Telephone: (760) 548-2100
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.1

4.1

110 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

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Temporarily on summer break. See you in the fall.

The Penney is Executive Chef Jon Butler's casually impeccable showcase for his ingredient-driven, seasonal, Californian menu. While the dishes change frequently due to the seasonal nature of our menu, the concept remains a dichotomy of classic vs. adventurous dishes always sourced as locally as possible.

The Penney & Parlour is recently redesigned and features a vast rare spirits library, sunken horseshoe bar and indoor/outdoor dining room with spectacular sunset views overlooking our sparkling lakes and mountain ranges.

Just steps away, you'll find Parlour. This music lounge and game room with its own bar and light bites menu inspires glamour and mischief. Come here to pre-game, or stay here to play.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Californian, Cocktail Bar, American
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 548-2100
Website
http://www.di71.com/the-penney
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Jon Butler

Location
71777 Frank Sinatra Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-3144
Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Innovative
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Great for scenic views
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Lively
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Californian
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Innovative
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Great for scenic views
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Lively
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Californian

110 Reviews

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AlexisM
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
The restaurant was closed but accepted our reservation on OpenTable. The same thing happened to another party waiting outside the closed doors like we were. No one answered the door or the phone, so after awhile we gave up and dined elsewhere. Completely unprofessional to accept a reservation and then be closed with no communication, especially after our long drive. I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone based on this blasphemous situation.
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PaulB
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sorry the Penney is closing for the summer We have enjoyed many meals and congratulate the chef for the inventive dishes that he created we are looking forward to a reopening this fall
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Sully
San Francisco
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lovely experience at The Penney & Parlour. Food was delicious and interesting.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience5
The asparagus was flooded with vinegar. The trout was covered with a spicy hoisin sauce that masked all other flavors. It could have been put on a piece of paper and made no difference. The wait staff was inexperienced and either over or under attentive. The view was lovely. Too bad. I will never go back. Yuck and double yuck.
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BobL
Palm Springs
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food continues to be excellent, the scallops Rockefeller was delicious. We ate at the bar and the staff was great to talk with and took great care of us as well. Sorry they'll be closing for the summer but looking forward to their re-opening.
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migueln
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
a most beautiful may evening on the penney terrace. the king crab and squid ink chitarra was pure bliss as was the company, the service and atmosphere.
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StaceyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Place way exceeded expectations.. server was great —- Food was outstanding Drinks were great View was was 12 on scale 1 to 10 Creativity was a 12 as well Hope that explains it.
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BrookD
Palm Springs
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
For my mothers’ day treat we went to The Penny +Parlor. I absolutely adore chef Jon Butler. He is a gift to the desert. Fearless about his ingredient marriages— you might run into bonita and Brussels sprouts bathing in miso mayonnaise— and die from the sheer pleasure. As for the service— it’s such a treat to have classically trained people. Old school. Love - Love - Love. Oh and the Sunday prix fixe is dependent on local offerings and just so creative. And reasonable. Great cocktails.
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FernandoD
Los Angeles
68 reviews
vip
4.0
68 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was very good - the restaurant itself was ok - walking into the restaurant from the entrance of the clubhouse was disappointing
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience5
The food has always been extremely good. Unfortunately the service has consistently gone downhill. They are very courteous but very, very slow. It seems they are sadly understaffed.
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DianeG
Orange County
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Awesome experiential restaurant and lounge! The decor is retro in a modern way. Crafted cocktails and very friendly wait staff make this a must stop. Unfortunately, the lounge was closed but we took a peak and it looks like a place you want to stay for hours in. We were introduced to Miguel by a couple of his out of town friends and he seems very down to earth and eager to please his guest customers . We will be back
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migueln
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
perfect oysters in the desert? yes they were! nick was awesome. margaritas were cold and spicy! love the terrace.
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migueln
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
another lovely evening on the penney terrace. our crudo and steak frites were excellent. ken was our server and a pleasure. will be back this friday for more!!
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DinoG
Seattle
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
We came in for their Sunday soirée price fixed $50 menu. The service is impeccable, the ambience is beautiful, but the food could use some advice. Salt overload! I loved the soup, but the cassoulet was overwhelmingly salty. Beautifully presented and without the salt the flavor was fantastic. The other guests with me enjoyed their meals but said too much salt! I would recommend this restaurant regardless of the salt issue. The food is good. The service is perfect and the ambience is breathtaking.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience2
Extremely disappointing! We drove to Rancho Mirage for what we thought would be a special experience and were super disappointed. In general, the food was so-so and specifically, the grilled artichoke dish was inedible and never should have left the kitchen. The head chef was off that night so maybe the kitchen staff was overwhelmed and/or untrained, but there’s no excuse for sending out food that you’d never serve your own family - and then expect guests to actually eat it and pay for it. The manager did the right thing by comping that item and then our very nice server told us that the item had been removed from the menu for the rest of the night. The interior of The Penney is pretty but tired, and the rest of the building looks totally run down and depressing. The bathroom was dirty. The staff was very nice and welcoming, but couldn’t make up for the fact that whoever is running the show is really falling short of the tasks at hand.
The Penney & ParlourResponded on May 10, 2023
Wow, we are incredibly sorry we missed the mark for you! This is not at all what we strive to aim for. We will contact you directly and see how we can make this right.
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Beautiful vistas, very attractive dining room, impeccable service. I will go again.
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floyde
Central Coast
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
The staff Ken was amazing. It was fun but omg everything was so salty it was just overbearing. Try it for yourself but wow salty!
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BobL
Palm Springs
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attended their Sunday Soiree - a prix fixe menu - all four of us enjoyed each of the courses. The trout and short ribs were delicious and we plan on going back to Penney & Parlor on a regular basis.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience5
Food was below average. Had high hopes. Service was good.
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Snyder
Los Angeles
40 reviews
vip
3.0
40 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
I went to Republique in LA many times and loved it. I thought this restaurant might be a find because of the same chef. Sadly the food was average. The best thing was the lemon drop and the bread. The setting is stunning.
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Livvie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fun evening. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was excellent. We'll be back!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gorgeous setting and wonderful food. Highly recommend
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Went as part of our stay on Palm Springs for my husband’s 50th birthday. The food was very, very good and service was en pointe. We had a long day so we didn’t make it to the Parlour but will save that for next time. Great outdoor views of the backdrop during sunset. Their scallops are a MUST! I’ve never had them prepared the way the Penney made them. Let’s leave it at that and for others to explore. ;)
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Fiveoclocksomewhere
Palm Springs
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience5
I'm a very big fan of the Penney, I've taken friends, family and recommend it to everyone. Unfortunately, my experience Saturday night was shockingly poor. Where was the service? What was the problem? We were a party of 8 with a reservation at 7:15. We ordered cocktails, ordered appetizers, they arrived in fairly good time. Another round of drinks ordered. We ordered entrees, at 8:30 we were waiting for our food to be served. No word from our server that there was a delay, barely a look from our server until we brought to his attention that we had been waiting for our food for nearly an hour. Meanwhile, the table seated next to us, which had a later seating, received their drinks and food in rapid speed. About 15 minutes later dinner arrived, food was well prepared and delicious. Now another long pause before we get any attention from our server. In fact, He didn't approach our table, one of the bus staff came over to ask if we wanted dessert. No, no dessert, just the bill. Another forever wait for the bill. We had to ask, again, for the bill...maybe dinner was free since the service was so appalling? Poor communication, no attention to requests. Wow, what happened? How about a heads up that the kitchen is backed up or that server staff was short that evening? How about doing something to restore confidence in the restaurant and its service? I was embarrassed that I took 7 friends and family to The Penney and apologized to them for the unfortunate experience. We all left with a very poor impression of the restaurant and it put quite a damper on the evening.
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Kelly
Palm Springs
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. My only comment regarding service would be, please be patient when clearing plates. We are sharing and someone will finish what's left. We had to say, "no, we are not finished" many times over. You'll know when the plate is empty or we've pushed it aside. Otherwise, it was a nice, new, different desert experience.
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LRC3
Calgary
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience was great! Very friendly staff, excellent food, adorable ambiance. Would recommend!
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JosephM
Los Angeles
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit won’t be our last! Terrific three-course dinner vastly exceeded my expectations…Personable, attentive service that is so often lacking. Highly recommended.
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palmspringsfoody4u
Palm Springs
34 reviews
vip
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Started out with VERY slow service, many hungry mosquitos as we were outside by the lake, waiter was very nice, wait wait wait, wine bottle not cold enough, had to ask for ice, wait, wait,, wait...first courses absolutely amazing, off the charts good, innovative and delicious ....wait wait wait wait, wine not cold enough again had to wait while they chilled it wait, wait wait aha, it appeared there was only two waiters for the entire restaurant. ..... My main course was OK, sauce a tad salty and it was the complaint of all others that the food (sauces) were WAY over salted. Waiter was very apologetic and claimed a number of people had the same complaint, they took a few dished off the check and delivered a free desert. Sunset views amazing but a spritz of OFF before you go is definitely recommended. I would try it again, maybe not on a Saturday night during Coachella!!
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PSAllTheTimeGuys
Palm Springs
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Main concern was that everything had meat on it, including a salad with dried beef powder. Staff was willing to make it work, but come on, this is supposed to be California cuisine which includes a diversity of dietary requirements. Service was excellent and the setting is beautiful. Loved it except for the struggle with the menu.
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mtc2666
Los Angeles
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time here. Fabulous food, service by Samantha and atmosphere. Shared plates and Standouts were the black cod, short rib ragu, brussel sprouts, Parker house rolls and strawberry cobbler. And the arugula gimlet wonderful. Jon the chef is a pro and serves delicious food. You wont be disappointed!
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Momterry1966
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food service and entertainment such a friendly classy and wonderful experience
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psresident
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
Was excited to try this new restaurant for a birthday dinner. Very uneven overall. Service was adequate and friendly. Atmosphere was loud. A drunk woman at another table was super annoying, but she finally left. The bread appetizer was fantastic, the hamachi crudo was not. The brussel sprout salad was also a disappointment. They were not fully cooked and impossible to cut with the provided knives. The main courses also uneven. My steak and fries were good, although fries were from sysco. The Cod was overly salty. I had informed the restaurant that this was a birthday dinner, but there was not a mention of it, and well enough…we were ready to leave.
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migueln
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
another lovely evening in my favorite desert terrace restaurant. sunday soiree menu was exceptional. peter rabbit ragu!! service was excellent. we had a wonderful time. death by chocolate was a treat too!
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Laurie
Tahoe
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Jon Butlers's Easter three-course meal was one for the books! Best meal we have had in a long time. Genius use of seasonal vegetables...each dish elevated the ingredients in unique and delicious ways. The sable fish was so delicate and felt like butter...amazing. The pistachio and dark chocolate tarts were out of this world.
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Joanne
Charlotte
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
Food is way too salty with too much pepper. Server said the chef likes it that way. What about the customer? We liked the restaurant and ambiance. Server was very good.
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JohnC
Palm Springs
40 reviews
vip
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience1
the setting is great but the room looks very sad and tired not sure what they are going for but it could keep me from going back. that is if the food was not this good. after a rocky start after sending my appetizer back twice the third time was a charm. the scalloparockefeller were great and the bbq seabags was fabulous. both beautiful, healthy and fresh. thank god for the food!
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Shmedly
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
We were excited to try The Penny & Parlour and loved finding a new place in the desert. The setting is great, the decor is pretty well done and the drinks in the Parlour were delicious - and love that there is a pool table. They were very accommodating and got us a great table on the patio. Our server was very nice but for some reason the service was odd - he was loud and rote and disappeared for quite a while. The food - we so wanted to love it and make it our favorite new spot but sadly both the menu and the food are sub-par. The menu is difficult to understand, oddly chosen, weird portions, no sides and the sides appear to actually be the small plates but that was not explained. Weird flavors, small portions, not a lot of choices, badly plated, and not that tasty. Even the oysters were so-so. The mignonette for the oysters was GROSS - full of partially cracked black peppercorns. We couldn't even eat our oysters. Our friend ordered the scallops and her first comment was - "3 small scallops??". The chowder was not chowder - my husband is still scratching his head about that. My chicken was just a few pieces of salty chicken in some sweet lemon sauce on a messy plate - nothing else. I so hope they get their menu and kitchen sorted out and put out tasty, good-looking food.
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carenD
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun and eclectic spot by the driving range and lake. Great service, delicious food and wine. Especially liked the pea carbonara and vuelo alto cocktail. Yum!
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HueandTimber
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
While the outside of the building looks lonely, they may need to do some festive planters, colorful lights and some vibey music to make it a bit more welcoming . The entrance to the restaurant is a bit wonky, either turn right and head down an unfinished hallway, or straight ahead through a deserted ballroom. Once inside, the restaurant was full and the doors stacked back to a pretty view of the golf course. I like the green sunken bar area for a quick bite of appetizers. I had a lovely Hamachi Crudo, an interesting, roasted Brussel sprout, salad, and then an unusual Matcha tea cake/meringue dessert. The lounge area on the other side of the lobby has a cute chess table and pool table which is fun for pre-dinner get together. It’s nice to have a new spot close to Palm Desert.
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KelliB
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really cute restaurant with gorgeous view. Food was good!
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FAQs

The Penney & Parlour is rated 4.1 stars by 110 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

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

71777 Frank Sinatra Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-3144

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Californian, Cocktail Bar, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jon Butler
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.di71.com/the-penney
Phone number
(760) 548-2100

The Penney & Parlour

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

How is The Penney & Parlour restaurant rated?

Is The Penney & Parlour currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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