Willie's

Name: Willie's
Address: 69830 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States, 92270-2837
Telephone: (760) 202-4499
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

823 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

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Willie’s Modern Fare combines the elegance of fine dining with the warmth and conviviality for which its founder is best known. Recognized for successful Palm Springs eateries Eight4Nine Restaurant & lounge and, 1501 Uptown Gastropub Willie Rhine and General Manager Veronica Cavazos invite guest to savor classic cuisine with a modern twist, along with creative cocktails and carefully curated wine list.

In the kitchen, Executive Chef Richard Perez leads the culinary team with an eye for detail and taste for excellence honed throughout a career overseeing the food at esteemed establishments like Colony Palms Hotel, The Cork Tree Restaurant, and Il Fornaio.

Enjoy dinner & drinks in the fine dining room or outdoor patio (reservations recommended).
You can stop into the casual lounge for a sip and a snack where reservations aren't needed.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

9:30 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Contemporary American, Continental
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 202-4499
Website
http://www.williesrm.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+
Executive chef
Richard Perez

Location
69830 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-2837
Neighborhood
Rancho Mirage
Cross street
Frank Sinatra
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Frank Sinatra
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Willie's Afternoon Tea
$48.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Immerse in the timeless elegance of British tea tradition and elevate your day with our Afternoon Tea experience. Indulge in an assortment of impeccably crafted, petite sandwiches, each a delightful masterpiece. Pair them with freshly prepared opulent selection of meticulously presented pastries by CAKE & CAKES. As you sip on our carefully curated loose-leaf teas, you may also add a touch of effervescence by raising a glass of Champagne. It's the perfect way to infuse an extra dose of sparkle into this special occasion. To ensure that your experience is nothing short of perfect, we kindly request that you make your reservation at least 24 hours in advance. We look forward to welcoming you to a delightful Afternoon Tea affair.

What 823 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

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Best Service
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Good for business meals
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Good for special occasions
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Best Service
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Good for business meals
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Good for special occasions

823 Reviews

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ThePeaceStore
Tallahassee
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Each dining experience here is as good or better than the last. It has become our go to place in the desert for quality food and service.
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EdRa
Palm Springs
278 reviews
vip
5.0
278 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always…great food in welcoming environment…comfortable and fun…others seem to feel the same…a great evening…
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William
Palm Springs
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! They never disappoint
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MarkM
Palm Springs
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
4 tops are a bit small; particularly for the overweight American population. The booths? Forget it and I don’t have a weight problem. Lol. Great summer 3 course deal at 49 bucks.
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DennisL
Palm Springs
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We were there on a quiet night, sat in the dining area at a table. We were the only two in that room, because we requested a quiet table. The food was outstanding, service excellent. I would recommend this restaurant to others, and I would go again to try other things on the menu!
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MichaelH
Palm Springs
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
I really like Willies in Rancho Mirage. It is a beautiful restaurant and the service is excellent. Luis, our server is very attentive, on top of our needs despite having multiple table to care for, and always exceptionally nice. The menu options in both the bar and the dining room are outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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ChrisL
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food. Highly recommend Willie’s!
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JanineS
Los Angeles
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
The ambiance was great, the service was impeccable, the food was good, but a little dated.
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JandRinRMCA
Palm Springs
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Drinks were excellent (a Cosmo and a Sidecar), as were the appetizers (the sashimi and the ravioli stuffed with butternut squash) and the main courses (sea bass and duck with Luxardo sauce). Exceptional service (Jessica, that's mainly you, but others were also attentive). A classic dining experience, overall. The only way to improve the experience would be to provide better lighting for the booths located away from the windows. It was a little hard to read the small print in the menus, but we'll remember that next time.
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Neil
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and friendly and efficient service. What more could one want?
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SallyM
Los Angeles
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service as always. Excellent food and ambiance
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JoeB
Tampa
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience. Great service from the hostess, to server to service staff. Outstanding food and value. Made our 39 th anniversary special. Thank you all.
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Rayme49
Palm Springs
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, Willie's was a delightful experience. The restaurant has such a wonderful ambience. The drinks are delicious. Their salads, entrees and desserts are all mouthwatering. Plus, the staff is always so friendly and professional. As a retired teacher, I would give Willie's an A+
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening, thank you so much!!!! Food and service was great! Bar area was fantastic.
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Pnwjet
Seattle
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Willies never disappoints. Willie came to say hello. The ambiance is great. I had the stroganoff. The menu is wonderful.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, fine dining experience. Wish the men wouldn’t wear shorts to dinner
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Kristin
Palm Springs
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best meals I have had in a while. The food was exceptional, plated beautifully and the service was outstanding. A wonderful time. And their price fix meal is perfect choices and portions.
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mtc2666
Los Angeles
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time and will now be a go to. Luis our server was great. Summer prix fix menu has many more choices than other places. Best gazpacho ever and I had the beef stroganoff and it was a huge portion and one of the best ever. Husband had schnitzel and it was divine. Great experience and nice atmosphere too. Thanks!
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ChrisA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time dining at Willies and I'll definitely return. Service and food were outstanding.
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RogerN
Palm Springs
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The only suggestion we have is it is too bright. Please turn down the lights some. We eat at Willie's 1 or 2 times a month since opening. The new booths and chairs are a major improvement!
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JohnD
London
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great prix fixe menu. One of the best values in the valley. Great bar menu as well.
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great experience overall! The food, the service and the ambiance was excellent. Our server, Luis, was fantastic.
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TomS
Dallas
151 reviews
vip
5.0
151 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a wonderful dinner! Waiters were supper attentive; and the food and drinks were great!
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SharRancho
Central Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place never disappoints. Willie is a gracious host and the staff is superb. The food is always excellent and can’t wait to return soon.
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DavidS
Los Angeles
59 reviews
vip
4.0
59 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very nice space, good food and service! Happy to see their were people in the bar area. Typical Palm Springs pretty empty by 9:30.
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience5
No air conditioning it was very hot the food is insanely good
Willie'sResponded on August 6, 2023
Hi, I am sorry if we had a problem in a section of the restaurant while you were there. We do have AC and it is working as far as I know, we had an issue in the restroom but that has been repaired. I appreciate the insanely good comment about the food. Sorry about the AC.
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Bradley
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Atmosphere and service was top notch. Food slightly above average.
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hahdines
Chicago
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and great food. Outstanding experience.
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MichaelC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
we had a great anniversary dinner at Willie’s. Thank you!
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VanesR
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing. Oscar our server was delightful and very knowledgeable about the menu. Short ribs were a huge hit and sea bass did not disappoint. We will be back we highly recommend Willies.
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TTTTTTom
Demoland (US)
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Four of us each had the 3-course summer menu. Good variety of items in each course. We had wedge and bib salads. Two Well prepared schnitzels and two salmons. All were delicious.
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Jeffrey
San Francisco
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience at Willies. There were six of us and everyone loved their meals.
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ooohlala
Palm Springs
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Compliments to the Chef our meals were fantastic. AC was under repair… otherwise a very enjoyable evening as always.
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JudyR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great Martini! Our server could not have been more helpful. We will definitely be back.
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StellyB
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was such a nice find!! Very satisfied with food and service! Definitely would go again with friends!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
The $49 summer pre fixe 3 course menu was a good value.
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hahdines
Chicago
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
For a first rate dining experience at a reasonable price, this is the place to go.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. All of the staff were very attentive and friendly,
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Markmoe
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely a wonderful dinner and dining experience! We had show reservations after dinner so we were not able to have as leisurely of a dining experience as we would have preferred. Next time we will not schedule anything after dinner so we can fully enjoy this lovely venue!
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Love2DineOut
Palm Springs
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Used the summer pre-fix menu and had delicious salads, salmon, beef stroganoff, and deserts.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Willie's is rated 4.8 stars by 823 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

9:30 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

69830 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-2837

Additional information

Cross street
Frank Sinatra
Neighborhood
Rancho Mirage
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Contemporary American, Continental
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Frank Sinatra
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Visa
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+
Executive chef
Richard Perez
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.williesrm.com/
Phone number
(760) 202-4499

Willie's

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Willie's Afternoon Tea

Menu

What 823 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is Willie's restaurant rated?

Is Willie's currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information