Wally's Desert Turtle

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   Pianoman

   Hawaii

   38 reviews

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   5.0

   38 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   As per usual, we had an amazing dinner at Wally's - we brought another couple that had not been and they are sold and will be back as well! Thank you for always being top notch!
   

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   GillesV

   Los Angeles

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Overall we had a good time at the Desert Turtle. The food and drinks were excellent, as was the service. The live music was also definitely a plus! Only downside for the Desert Turtle is the sheer number of tables and size of the place. People were spread all over the room, but for about half our dinner time, we had 3-4 empty tables around us, taking away that cosy feeling. It would probably be better to have fewer tables and put people closer to each other. But again kuddos to the chef and staff!
   

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   TomK

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   I have never been to Wally’s before. I found it to be very inviting and comfortable our waiter, Frank was very pleasant. The food was absolutely delicious. I will be back.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Wonderful! Wonderful service! Will definitely return!
   

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   ChrisN

   Orange County

   15 reviews

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   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Everything was so pleasant. Server was excellent and Saxophone player was SOooo good!!! Can’t wait to come back. Food was superb too! Maitre D’s we’re very friendly and looked like they loved working there.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Great food! Old school restaurant Really refreshing
   

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   JillA

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 25, 2023

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   Old school Elegance! We were greeted warmly And treated so well. The timing on cocktails and food delivery was perfect. Our meals were well prepared and exceptionally tasty. Highly recommended!
   

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   KarleneW

   Los Angeles

   7 reviews

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   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on May 24, 2023

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   The food was first class and the "team" that took care of our table was outstanding.
   

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   Mesh31

   Calgary

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on May 24, 2023

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   We've been living in Palm Desert and Indian Wells for six years and have wined and dined at most of the highly rated restaurants in the area. It was our first visit to Wallys Turtle and we both walked away with nothing short of outstanding. From ambiance, decor, food and service from parking attendant to hostess it rates five stars. Definitely on our list of favorites in the desert.
   

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    SashaW

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

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    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    An absolutely fabulous dinner. We will definately be back!!
    

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    Hotmeal

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and outstanding service as we’ve come to expect.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    7 reviews

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    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    It’s always an awesome experience at Wally’s. Excellent cuisine and service.
    

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    Desert

    Los Angeles

    43 reviews

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    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Gorgeous restaurant, amazing hospitality from the owner, great ambiance, fun entertainment, great meal, great cocktails, and Frank was an outstanding server. I just loved it! Already made a reservation to go back! If you love an elegant, old school vibe then this is a must!
    

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    Glencantab

    London

    4 reviews

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    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    First time eating at this restaurant - from the welcome to departure the team was friendly and attentive, but not overbearing. The food was excellent. All in all a great evening.
    

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    MichaelW

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Not much to say but always great!! The staff and the food is awesome!! See you soon!!
    

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    RmnGdnz

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

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    Very Classy place, Personalize Service, outstanding food menu! Not many places like this any more!
    

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    PamF

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

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    Wally's has been my favorite dinning destination for over 10 years. The family has carried on the quality since the 1980s. Kudos!
    

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    DavidB

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

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    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Great food. Service was good but lacked a personal feel
    

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    LQdiner

    Palm Springs

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

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    Visited Wally's on Mother's Day for dinner. The table location was excellent. It was in the raised area and looked out over the lower part of the dining room. The service was excellent. The server and other members of the service team could not have been more on their game. We started with a rose champagne. A bottle of Sancerre followed. The food was terrific. My wife had escargot to start and I had the mushroom soup. Both were tasty and served at the right temperature. We each had the Dover sole, which was excellent. We followed that with chocolate souffle. Definitely a "must go again" in our future.
    

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    Pianoman

    Hawaii

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

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    Always a delightful meal with wonderful service (from valet drop to valet pickup) and beautiful live music in the background. And they took it all a step up for their Mother’s Day brunch - great selections for a fabulous celebration.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Fabulous Mother’s Day brunch! Charming restaurant in the desert with great attention to detail. Can’t wait to come back here. Family owned & operated with quality service, ambiance & everything was delicious!
    

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    BJHenk

    Palm Springs

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5

    The service and ambiance was great.the food wasn’t hot enough.
    

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    Desertdiner

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

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    Wally’s was terrific. Our server. Andrew, was very attentive, cordial, and polite. The food was prepared wonderfully to our order. The owners greeted us and came to check on everyone’s order. We had a wonderful Mother’s Day.
    

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    JennyK

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

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    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

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    Could not have asked for a more perfect Mother's Day brunch! Felt like a very special celebratory brunch. The service was stellar, the food delicious and quite a deal for a 3 course meal and included cocktail. They even had offering my 6 year old enjoyed. The live music added to the specialness of the day.
    

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    MichaelA

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

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    Our waiter checked in on us only once and forgot who we were when we left the table to go to the bar for drinks after while waiting an extraordinarily long time for him to bring us our bill
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Food was delicious. Wish service was more attentive.
    

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    lesliee

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    Both The food and champagne were absolutely delicious. The room was packed full of happy well dressed women. I was honored to be able to attend Nicole Botellos Mother’s Day remembrance/celebration /high tea. I hope you do this every year. Thank you.❤️
    

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    KathrynT

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

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    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    The food was great, they did not offer me tea, and it was a Tea
    

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    MoniqueL

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    We had a fabulous time at the Tea honoring Nicole Botello supporting Shay's Warriors. the food and ambiance was exceptional and everyone at my table had a wonderful time, 5 stars from us !
    

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    RoseF

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    It was a beautiful tea with lovely food, service and ambiance. Thank you for supporting Shay's Warriors.
    

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    MilaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    People were friendly the food was fantastic and the table setting was beautiful
    

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    Melly

    Palm Springs

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    Absolute gem! Everything is pure perfection Food, service, and ambience is exceptional
    

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    FoodTraveler1

    Richmond

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    Dial back the clock to the glamour days of the 80's & 90's. The next generation has relaxed the dress code and kicked the food up even better than it was before. Excellent service, reasonable drink/wine prices and good selection. Food is pricey but worth it. Free valet is the icing on the cake.👍😎
    

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    JimP

    Portland

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

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    It was a delightful evening and our food was fantastic!
    

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    SimonW

    London

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4

    Our group of three enjoyed very pleasant meal but unfortunately one of our waiters poured half the custard boat of my souffle onto my dress pants. Of course accidents happen but we were expecting them to at least offer a damp cloth. I had to ask for one and there was no consideration given to my dry cleaning on our bill. It's unfortunate but that sort of accident you'd expect to be dealt with in a professional manner I suppose. Hence my singing the otherwise great service.
    

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    KarenH

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

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    Delicious food. Beautiful ambiance, exceptional service. Maddy is managing the restaurant with precision, grace and knowledge of her customer needs. Our favorite place!!
    

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    RmnGdnz

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Still the best fine dining experience in the Coachella Valley!
    

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    SabineB

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

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    What a beautiful restaurant. When you step inside you are transported to another place. Old school ambience with a modern flair. I had never been there before but had heard about it for years. I was not disappointed. From the moment we walked in we were treated as if we were great friends of everyone there. The service was impeccable. The bartender even brought my date's drink right to our table to make sure it was exactly how he wanted it. The food was first rate. I know liver isn't everyone's favorite thing, but if it is, Wally's has the best liver and onions I have ever had (sorry mom). It was tender and so flavorful. My date had scallops that were cooked to perfection. The owner's daughter came to our table to welcome us and make sure that we had all that we needed. I can't wait to go back. My new favorite restaurant in the Coachella Valley!
    

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    Philip

    New York Area

    254 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    254 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

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    Escargot and liver were excellent. The numerous mirrors and chandeliers in this beautiful restaurant are spotless!
    

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    Magclass

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This will be my go to restaurant when I visit PS. Great Caesar salad, the best rack of lamb I have ever had. Don’t miss the chocolate soufflé for desert, the wait staff was very attentive.
    

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