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Wally's Desert Turtle, Rancho Mirage, CA
Wally's Desert Turtle, Rancho Mirage, CA
Wally's Desert Turtle, Rancho Mirage, CA
Wally's Desert Turtle, Rancho Mirage, CA
Wally's Desert Turtle, Rancho Mirage, CA
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This restaurant now offers Takeout

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Wally's Desert Turtle

4.8
4.8
3268 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
"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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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 25 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • 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
  • 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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,268 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Ambiance

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for fine wines

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Romantic

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Good for special occasions

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Contemporary American

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Ambiance

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for fine wines

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Romantic

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Good for special occasions

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Contemporary American

3,268 Reviews
  1. JCCLACA

    Palm Springs

    240 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    240 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again, Wally’s doesn’t disappoint. Good cocktails, great choices on the Restaurant Week Menu. Cucumber soup, ahi tartare both delicious appetizers. The filet was cooked perfectly and I always like bearnaise. Short ribs were also great. The Valrhona chocolate molten lava cake was SO good and the presentation was impressive. Friendly, efficient staff made for a very enjoyable evening. Looking forward to their return in the Fall.

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  2. cherrypick

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Had the prix fixe menu during Restaurant Week and particularly enjoyed the music by Michael Bolivar. I splurged and had their specialty soufflé for dessert.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an incredible time celebrating my dad’s 90th birthday. Everyone went out of their way to acknowledge his birthday and make it special. Even the bus boy noticed it was his birthday and said something to him. The servers were beyond attentive and the food was amazing. He even commented that it was better than it has ever been. Thank you to Wally’s for making this milestone memorable for him. It couldn’t have been a better night.

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  4. PDCarolyn

    Palm Springs

    92 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant, excellent service, food beautifully plated but not really that great.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fantastic and the soufflé was the best but, more important the service outstanding. The staff was attentive, courteous and speedy. I would go back in a heartbeat. Great wine list too.

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  6. SandyH

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect. We had a wonderful time. Very friendly staff. Can't wait until the fashion luncheons start again.

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  7. MarkJ

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Restaurant was a great week to visit. It was our guests first visit and they were we quite pleased with the experience.

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  8. Lydia

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Fun old Palm Spring with rat pack environment very fun. Dover Sole is a signature dish and was amazing. Carpaccio also great. The problem is really the service. Waiter really seemed like he could care less about us being there. “Sommelier” in high top sneakers, a biker wallet on a chain and really didn’t know the wine list. The quality of the staff and service needs to match the food and drinks and it would be 5 star.

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  9. Linda

    Palm Springs

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    I went during restaurant week. We were greeted at our table with the drink menu. It took over 15 min till a waiter returned. We were never given menus. A couple next to us gave us their menu. This lack of service lowered my opinion of this restaurant. The live music in bar was very good. Food was excellent.

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  10. GAleman

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed Wally's Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week menu and had a fabulous time! The food was delicious and the staff was wonderful.

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  11. MaryA

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the restaurant week menu! Everything was wonderful. Highly recommend the Royer cocktail!

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  12. Cito

    Palm Springs

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining at Wally’s after living here 20 years. It exceeded all expectations. It’s pricey, but the food was excellent and the service was impeccable. It’s a lovely place with an older world feel. It will definitely be our special occasions restaurant in the future.

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  13. KristiM

    Palm Springs

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was our first time there for dinner and we had a great experience. Our servers were great ... very personable and efficient. It was Restaurant Week and they had a very nice selection of some of their specialties from the menu and other items. The souffle at the end was to die for as was the carrot cake they brought for my birthday. The music in the background was very enjoyable. Overall, we thought it was great and we will return.

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  14. ClasinaV

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great ambience, great food. What more can you wish for?

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  15. WilliamB

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Filet was prepared perfectly. I could cut through it with a fork. Very tender. Soufflé was one of the best I’ve had. Highly recommended

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  16. PalmSpringsDiner

    Palm Springs

    566 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    566 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wally’s has been one of the few (and finest) fine dining establishments to survive Covid, a changing local demographic, and a shift in the nature and habits of “seasonal” guests in the area. They’ve done so with the commitment, constant dedication, and drive that brought them to the desert and sustained the establishment and its reputation for decades. They work very hard for every guest, and a dining experience at Wally’s is a very good one. There’s a quiet elegance that begins at the entry and extends throughout the restaurant, and the food and service match the beautiful surroundings. It’s a grand establishment, and one of the few remaining “grand” ones in the area. Our evening was delightful, and we look forward to returning!

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  17. LAguy

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience and wonderful food. Definitely will come back in the future.

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  18. Donghia

    Palm Springs

    146 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    146 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb end of season dinner; a packed dining room full of happy patrons, all ably served fine meals. The restaurant week menu is excellent.

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  19. thomass

    Palm Springs

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always excellent. Even better is the fantastic service. About 5 different staff wait on your table. The place is beautiful.

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  20. Janet

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wally's is always a wonderful place to dine. The food is wonderful, the service impeccable and lovely ambiance.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience. 100%. Nice to know there a places that still have this level of service. A must for anyone.

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  22. SandyA

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious 3 course meal. Our server, Citlaly, was phenomenal! So professional and accommodating! Loved the experience!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and Food was impeccable Escargot and Dover Sole was my favorite ❤️

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  24. DianeC

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We participated in the Restaurant Week menu and were not disappointed! The food was great, the lounge singer great and the service was impeccable! We will definitely be back! Thank you Wally's for a great first impression!

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  25. LeleM

    Palm Springs

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic ambience, great service and really good food.

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  26. Fabulous

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best of service, atmosphere and food! We think it is the best restaurant in California! And we have lived in this state for 49 years.

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  27. Elena

    Palm Springs

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as always! Enjoyed Dover sole and rack of lamb. Best evet!

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  28. LindaM

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy Wally’s. Excellent food & service. Dined there many times & always consistently perfect. We’ve gone twice for Restaurant week & it never disappoints!! Love going there!

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  29. keithn

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    the souffle was like it was like it wasn't baked enough .

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  30. AlexanderP

    Palm Springs

    87 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, as always! The fried squid appetizer and whitefish entree are amazing ! We love Wally’s.

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  31. FrankB

    Palm Springs

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Four diners got three different entrees and each was very good--salmon, white fish and filet. Service was outstanding.

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  32. RichardS

    Palm Springs

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the Restaurant Week fixed price options - both the ribs and chicken breast. But the Grand Marnier Soufflé was incredible! I will definitely return to Wally's when they reopen in Fall '23!

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  33. EB58

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy dining at Wally's. Our visit this year happened to be during restaurant week and as usual everything was terrific. Shout out to server team 5 who did a great job serving us a fabulous meal.

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  34. Judge

    Palm Springs

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely the best restaurant in the desert. Wally's hasn't changed over the years or with different ownership. Food, service and ambience still magnificent.

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  35. arthurb

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time customer, food was great . The owner made an effort to make contact with all customers. She was very welcoming and friendly

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  36. BevHills

    Los Angeles

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything. Everything was delicious. Best escargot I’ve had. Outstanding service.

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  37. Samag

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great service and attention to details. Soufflé is a must!

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  38. CherylB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant. Wonderful menu, food was great. The only drawback was the crowd noise so we all ended up talking loud.

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  39. PerfectDiningIsHardToFind

    Palm Springs

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There is no doubt the best restaurant in town. We were a table of 8 and the service, food, ambiance is amazing. This is truly a five star restaurant.

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  40. Diane

    Palm Springs

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food taste and presentation, as well as service is what you would expect from this type of establishment. There was live entertainment that added to the ambiance. I was a little taken back when we arrived for our reservation. We were a few minutes early and were told we would have to wait. I have never had this happen in all the times I have dined out with a reservation. I did feel it was a bit dark in the restaurant but that is my perception. I also felt we were sort of put in a table out of the way next to a mirrored post. Did love having my chair pulled out and serviette handed to me. Overall it was a nice evening out.

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FAQs

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 3268 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Wally's Desert Turtle

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
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • 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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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
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