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Wally's Desert Turtle
4.8 (4000)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
71775 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Make a reservation
2 people
May 1, 2025
8:30 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Fancy
- Great for fine wines
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesContemporary American, Californian, Steak
- Hours of operationDinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Executive chefAlan Lopez
- Private party facilitiesWally'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
- NeighborhoodRancho Mirage
- Cross streetBob Hope Drive
- Parking detailsValet Parking, Private Lot Self-Parking, and Street Parking available
- Public transitSunline Transit AgencyBus Line #111Bus Stop #659Highway 111 and Rancho Las Palmas Westbound
- EntertainmentGreat 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.
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
High Tea benefiting Shay's Warriors
$160.00 per person
Prepaid
May 10, 2025 only12:00 PMChampagne High Tea in Honor of Nicole Botello. Join us for a Pre-Mother’s Day experience honoring the unbreakable bond of Mothers and daughters celebrating the gift of life. Starting at high Noon step back in time to be steeped in elegance and sweetness. Enjoy fashion pop ups from J McLaughlin, and LaDiDa Jewelry. Delight in delicious baked goods, tea sandwiches, sweet treats, bubbly, and live music. There will be no refunds for this event. All proceeds from this experience will benefit local attendees of the “I AM HOPE Survivors Reset Retreat," produced by Shay’s Warriors life after cancer.
Mother's Day Brunch
$68.00 per person
May 11, 2025 onlyPlease join us for our 3 course prefixed Mother's Day Brunch starting at $68 per person.
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Loved For
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Best Ambiance
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Great for fine wines
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Good for special occasions
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Contemporary American
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Best Ambiance
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Great for fine wines
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Good for special occasions
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Contemporary American
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FAQs
Wally's Desert Turtle is rated 4.8 stars by 4000 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
May 1, 2025
8:30 PM
Experiences are available.
71775 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Additional information
- Cross streetBob Hope Drive
- NeighborhoodRancho Mirage
- Hours of operationDinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesContemporary American, Californian, Steak
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Parking detailsValet Parking, Private Lot Self-Parking, and Street Parking available
- Public transitSunline Transit AgencyBus Line #111Bus Stop #659Highway 111 and Rancho Las Palmas Westbound
- Payment optionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefAlan Lopez
- EntertainmentGreat 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.
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
- Private party facilitiesWally'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