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Wally's Desert Turtle

Name: Wally's Desert Turtle
Address: 71775 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States, 92270
Telephone: (760) 568-9321
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

3014 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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"The Finest Dining in the Coachella Valley" Offering a refreshed and re-imagined take on Modern California Cuisine. And the local response has been "Amazing"!

An Official California Dining Destination, Wally's Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage proudly supports local Ranches, Farms and Fisheries committed to the smart-stewardship of the planet through sustainable, earth-friendly and ocean-friendly practices.

The finest local ingredients, impeccable service and exceptional surroundings always make for "A Great Night Out" at Wally's Desert Turtle.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(760) 568-9321
Website
http://www.wallysdesertturtle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Wally's Desert Turtle is one of the desert's premier locations for upscale private dining. An elegant, classy and majestic space to host family celebrations, corporate events or just memorable moments.Please contact our special events department for bookings: wallysdtevents@gmail.com
Private party contact
Stephen Jeffers: (760) 568-9321

Location
71775 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Neighborhood
Rancho Mirage
Cross street
Bob Hope Drive
Parking details
Valet Parking, Private Lot Self-Parking, and Street Parking available
Public transit
Sunline Transit Agency<br />Bus Line #111<br />Bus Stop #659<br />Highway 111 and Rancho Las Palmas Westbound<br />
Entertainment
Great Live Entertainment Nightly with the Bolivar Brothers, Michael and John ... playing the standards, the classics, some current hits, and a sprinkling of guest requests ...Celebrating Springtime in the Desert with a $38 Three-Course Seasonal Prix Fixe Menu in our Bar and Sahara Lounge, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, Sundays through Thursdays.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

French Onion Soup$14.00
Gruyère Cheese Gratinée
Wild Mushroom Soup*$14.00
Porcini, Shiitake, Oyster Mushroom Velouté
Caesar Salad$16.00
Organic Romaine Lettuce, Spanish, Anchovies, Garlic Crostini
Red & Yellow Endive Salad$18.00
Living Watercress, Bartlett Pear, Dried Cranberries, Brie, Sherry Vinaigrette
Gioia Burrata$18.00
Heirloom Tomatoes, Micro Basil, Balsamic Glaze
Fall Vegetable Salad$18.00
Baked Tofu, Seasonal Vegetables, Honey Poppyseed Dressing

Appetizers

Escargots of Burgundy*$21.00
Classic Presentation in the Shell
Oysters in the Half Shell$22.00
Minterbrook Oysters, Shallot Confetti Mignonette, Seaweed Salad
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Cocktail$21.00
Lemons, Shaved Ice, Horseradish Cocktail Sauce
Honolulu Tuna Tartare$21.00
Wasabi Tobiko, Chives, Avocado Ponzu Emulsion
Golden Osetra Caviar$150.00
Buckwheat Blinis, Sieved Eggs, Red Onion, Capers, Crème Fraiche
Beef Carpaccio$22.00
Shaved Parmesan, Baby Arugula

Entrees

Sauteéd Imported Dover Sole*$64.00
Amandine or Meuniere Seasonal Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes
Icelandic Salmon$44.00
Orzo Pasta, Grilled Fennel, Balsamic Glaze, Sorrel Beurre Blanc, Frisee and Cherry Tomaotes
Hercules Ranch Filet of Beef**$69.00
Horseradish Crust, Seasonal Vegetables, Roasted Potatoes, Shaved Celeriac, Cherry Wine Peppercorn Sauce
Catelli's Farm Classic Calves Liver**$40.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Caramelized, Sweet Onions, Mashed Potatoes, Sherry Gastrique
Superior Farm Roasted Domestic Rack of Lamb**$78.00
Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Eggplant Caponata, Mint Harissa Aioli, Lamb Jus
Mary's Farm Natural Stuffed Chicken$38.00
Mushroom Pudding, Seasonal Vegetables, Sauteed Spinach, Filled with Goat Cheese and Sundried Tomatoes
Cape Cod Scallops and Chilean Sea Bass$65.00
Cape Cod Sea Scallops and Chilean Sea Bass, Forbidden Black Rice, Mirim Ginger Sauce and Mango Salsa
Creekstone Farm Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs**$46.00
Scalloped Potatoes, Braised Carrots, Port and Cranberry Reduction
Catelli's Farm Veal Chop**$66.00
Oven Roasted Eggplant, Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Madeira Morel Mushroom Sauce
Cacio e Pepe Ravioli$30.00
Pecorino Cheese and Pepper
Lake Superior White Fish$52.00
Chablis Braised Spinach, Shallots, Seasonal Vegetables, Dill Beurre Blanc

Side Dishes

$12

Wild Mushrooms
Jumbo Asparagus
Scalloped Potatoes
Sauteéd Spinach

What 3,014 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Good for special occasions
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Contemporary American
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Good for special occasions
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
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sherylg
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant and excellent service. Food was ok, not great.
M
Marg
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely beautiful restaurant! Loved the music and the food. Service was excellent.
HJ
HermanJ
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Old Hollywood in the midst of the dessert! Wally's is an awesome combination of elegant setting, delicious food, and attentive service. Dover sole and sea bass are both must haves. The owner is out on the floor sharing the history of the place and ensuring excellent service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, had the steak and my wife had the sole both were amazing. Service was outstanding.
LG
LindaG
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gathering of long time friends
g
guyc
Palm Springs
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic as usual Lilly was a great waitress Great service
f
finediner
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the Dover Sole and Steak. Both were outstanding. We have never been disappointed at Wally's.
A
Andi
Los Angeles
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappoints! This is clearly the finest restaurant in the desert with the most delicious food, professional waitstaff and beautiful ambiance.
KS
KirkS
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for our anniversary. Great service and food. They made a special dessert that was a work of art. Good not to loud music.
KM
KerneyM
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Seating close to the music was difficult to visit. Will request not to be seated there in future. Is it feasible to relocate music to another area of the restaurant?
BR
BlueRidgeBootlegger
Charleston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an Outstanding Menu and Kitchen. Impeccable Service. Simply "Tops In The Desert"!
SW
SandraW
Columbus
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great restaurant!! An amazing dining experience for any occasion but they went above and beyond for a birthday and retirement celebration! Superb service by all staff from valet to table service! And the food was exceptional— French onion soup, huge shrimp cocktail, filet and salmon perfectly done! Can’t wait to return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fabulous evening! We were celebrating both an anniversary and a birthday and they treated us like loyalty. The food was outstanding and the drinks were expertly mixed. I have only two complaints. The first was our need to remind them of my wife’s pepper allergy. It is on our profile and should have already been noted. Our waiter could have put a bit more effort into his performance. He seemed a bit disinterested. Of more significance was taking our order for dessert despite the fact that the restaurant provided us with two desserts in recognition of our celebration. The rest of the wait staff was outstanding! I will definitely recommend. We have enjoyed the fare of several high end establishments in the desert. I would rank Wally’s near the top
a
ajl70
San Francisco
91 reviews
vip
4.0
91 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
It was a busy night the service was good until our meal came good food but no wine came as I had ordered we were practically done before they found the bottle they comped the bottle but it would have been better with the meal
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience5
Food presentation is beautiful but all 4 meals were cold & overcooked. Endive salad is interesting, acidic with a slight sweetness. Recommend. Four different entrees- all over cooked & server at room temp - very disappointing. Live music from the bar is perfect
f
funfoodie
San Diego
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner, beautiful decor, live music. Service was stellar and food delicious! Sea bass and veal chop were sooo amazing! Definitely a special occasion dining experience. Quite expensive but we will dine here again.
N
Nanette
Palm Springs
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had friends visiting from Boston. Wally’s never disappoints. Cocktails, escargot, dinner with wine & their always famous soufflés. Beautiful evening.
JF
JeanF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The fashion show lunch was delicious with great service — server and hostess were just professional and gracious — fun to see the models — great clothes this time!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
Food was mediocre at best. Very disappointing for such a highly rated restaurant.
M
Mayven
Palm Springs
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service and the go to place for a special occasion.
CA
CatherineA
Oklahoma City
107 reviews
vip
5.0
107 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Husbands lamb was outstanding and service is superlative. French onion soup and mushroom bisque phenomenal. My fish wasn’t good but I didn’t complain.
G
George90802
Las Vegas
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent service, classy venue and consistently delicious fare. Would highly recommend.
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foodie
Palm Springs
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible every time we have been here.
MM
MannM
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best steak and soufflé.
MW
MichaelW
Chicago
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and superb service. Wife had a veal chop and I had the Dover Sole Amondine. We both had the delicious mushroom soup and a chocolate soufflé for dessert.
OT
OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wait staff was very attentive, food was fabulous, great ambience! It was my birthday and the staff all wished me a “happy birthday,” which was very nice! We will definitely return!!!
DM
DonaldM
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food & Service were impeccable. Retired in 2014. We would hold our management meetings at nearby La Quinta Resort & Spa over the years. Wally’s was always a requirement for dinners. First Class restaurant.
JW
JodiW
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed the Fashion Show luncheon last Friday and everything was excellent. Sat us right on time and brought our requested drinks and food that was prepared perfectly. Soup was warm and Ceasar salad was chilled. Enjoyed the ambiance and the beautiful clothing that was modeled throughout the meal. We intend to return for more of the above throughout the season. Thank you so much!!
KM
KatherineM
Palm Springs
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the most beautiful and comfortable places in the desert. Good is also good
RA
RAMONAG
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time visiting for an anniversary dinner. Service was outstanding. Someone always checks on your satisfaction but not pushy. The appetizers and food was served to perfection. They were so kind as to provide us a special desert for our anniversary. Will be returning anytime in the area and highly recommend.
JV
JackieV
Palm Springs
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great!! Can’t wait to be back! Great dinner, great ambiance and excellent service!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a lovely evening. Everything was delish except the lamb pops were a bit tough.
SG
ScottG
Palm Springs
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best New Years Eve celebrations in the valley. Terrific multi course dinner, excellent service, fun band, well organized and timed just right for the midnight countdown. Plan to return and highly recommend it to anyone! Wally’s is truly maintaining their image for prime upscale dining in the desert. Keep up the great work! Bravo!!
RC
RichardC
Palm Springs
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The owner is on sight every night and it shows in the quality
G
Gustav
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wally’s is a treasure. I hope the desert communities continue to support it.
NH
larryandNancyH
Palm Springs
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second News Years Eve for the four of us. Beautiful ambience, comfortable seating, service is the very best, delicious food, live music, and desserts to die for!!
JR
JohnR
Los Angeles
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Alway great food and good service. The ambience of old classic dining. Love this place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always!
ED
EDB42
Los Angeles
28 reviews
vip
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience4
So I have no idea how this place gets 5 stars, apparently it’s been around for a long time, but it’s long past it’s prime with regards to food. The service was very good, old style restaurant with very experienced wait staff, attentive, but not particularly outstanding. The atmosphere is classic restaurant like you’d find in the 80’s. The real problem here is the food, it’s like they just didn’t care, my wife had the Dover Sole, she didn’t even eat half of it it was so bland and uninteresting. My short rib meat was very good, but the sauce was tepid and the scallops were marginal. The real kicker here however was the price! Wow, so not worth it! Wine list was meh! My suggestion is to skip it and find another place.
R
Resident
Central Coast
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love eating at Wally’s Always a special evening ..

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Wally's Desert Turtle offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 568-9321.

Wally's Desert Turtle is rated 4.8 stars by 3014 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

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71775 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Additional information

Cross street
Bob Hope Drive
Neighborhood
Rancho Mirage
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet Parking, Private Lot Self-Parking, and Street Parking available
Public transit
Sunline Transit AgencyBus Line #111Bus Stop #659Highway 111 and Rancho Las Palmas Westbound
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
Great Live Entertainment Nightly with the Bolivar Brothers, Michael and John ... playing the standards, the classics, some current hits, and a sprinkling of guest requests ...Celebrating Springtime in the Desert with a $38 Three-Course Seasonal Prix Fixe Menu in our Bar and Sahara Lounge, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, Sundays through Thursdays.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.wallysdesertturtle.com/
Phone number
(760) 568-9321
Private party facilities
Wally's Desert Turtle is one of the desert's premier locations for upscale private dining. An elegant, classy and majestic space to host family celebrations, corporate events or just memorable moments.Please contact our special events department for bookings: wallysdtevents@gmail.com
Private party contact
Stephen Jeffers: (760) 568-9321

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Wally's Desert Turtle

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Sauteéd Imported Dover Sole

Wild Mushroom Soup

Caesar Salad

Soups & Salads

French Onion Soup$14.00

Wild Mushroom Soup*$14.00

Caesar Salad$16.00

Red & Yellow Endive Salad$18.00

Gioia Burrata$18.00

Fall Vegetable Salad$18.00

Appetizers

Escargots of Burgundy*$21.00

Oysters in the Half Shell$22.00

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Cocktail$21.00

Honolulu Tuna Tartare$21.00

Golden Osetra Caviar$150.00

Beef Carpaccio$22.00

Entrees

Sauteéd Imported Dover Sole*$64.00

Icelandic Salmon$44.00

Hercules Ranch Filet of Beef**$69.00

Catelli's Farm Classic Calves Liver**$40.00

Superior Farm Roasted Domestic Rack of Lamb**$78.00

Mary's Farm Natural Stuffed Chicken$38.00

Cape Cod Scallops and Chilean Sea Bass$65.00

Creekstone Farm Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs**$46.00

Catelli's Farm Veal Chop**$66.00

Cacio e Pepe Ravioli$30.00

Lake Superior White Fish$52.00

Side Dishes

Wild Mushrooms

Jumbo Asparagus

Scalloped Potatoes

Sauteéd Spinach

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