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Cuistot, Palm Desert, CA

Cuistot

4.6
4.6
2909 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Cuistot offers fine California/French cuisine and is located at the Southwest intersection of Highway 111 and El Paseo. Cuistot has consistently earned top ratings in the Zagat Survey and was named one of six restaurants in the United States to score a perfect 100 for food by the Conde Nast Traveler. Dine under the stars on our beautiful terrace overlooking a desert water oasis or in one of our elegant dining rooms.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Californian, French American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 340-1000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Bernard Dervieux
  • Private party facilities
    From small, intimate gatherings to large Receptions and Dinners for up to 320 Guests Private Wine Room, Veranda , Fireplace Room, Bistro and Waterfall Terrace For inquiries contact michael@cuistotrestaurant.com
  • Private party contact
    Michael Shimer: (760) 340-1000
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross street
    We are located at the corner of Hwy 111 & El Paseo (west end).
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • ROAR Like a Lion.....Roar Wine Dinner

    $145.00 per person

    Mar 4, 2025 only
    5- Courses, 5- Wines! 1st Course: Crab Cake with Roasted Tomato Coulis 2023 Roar Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands 2nd Course: Lobster Stuffed Sole with Herb Buerre Blanc 2023 Chardonnay Sierra Mar Vineyard 3rd Course: Coquillette Pasta with Turkey, Mushrooms, Parmesan and Cremé Fraiché 2023 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands Main Course: Veal Loin Medallions with Tarragon Mustard Sauce Dessert: Peach Melba NO SUBSTITUTIONS or MODIFICATIONS $145 ++ 6:30pm
    ROAR Like a Lion.....Roar Wine Dinner Photo

What 2,909 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cuistot offers an enchanting dining experience with "outstanding menu, food, wine and ambience." Known for its "amazing ambiance and excellent cocktails and food," the restaurant's warmth is accentuated by a beautiful fireplace setting. Guests frequently praise the "super attentive, knowledgeable" staff and "wonderful" service, making it a top choice for special occasions. Chef Bernard's culinary expertise shines, making Cuistot a "must visit if you're in town."

2,909 Reviews
  1. Marty

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A longtime jewel in the center of the Coachella Valley.

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  2. Debra

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time visiting this restaurant and everything was fantastic. Classic steak frite...yummy. The sole...yummy. The service was excellent. Our server Greg was professional and friendly. The hostess and assistants to our server were all friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself was beautiful. We'll definitely be back.

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  3. Eve

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommended.

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  4. Michael

    VIP

    Chicago

    84 reviews

    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ate on veranda. Outstanding menu, food, wine and ambience. Excellent service. Highly recommend.

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  5. Kelly

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The building is beautiful, the parking is ample and easy and the location is easy to find. The service from start to finish was horrible. The valet never smiled or said hello, the host talked to other employees while she watched us wait to check in. You could tell it was a casual conversation and she wasn’t welcoming when she finally seated us. The bartender was super friendly and helpful. Our waitress was friendly however I had to ask for ice tea 2 times and I never got a refill. Horrible service won’t be back. Worse service we have ever had there. The food wasn’t good. Sorry for the bad review but it’s honest
    CuistotResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Kelly, thank you for taking the time to write your review. I am truly sorry that you didn't have a great dining experience. You state that this has never happened here before, so I do hope you will give Cuistot another chance. Please forward a mailing address and I will send you a gift card to come be my guest. Regards,

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  6. Richard

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Juan was our waiter and was exceptional and made our anniversary dinner special. The service was the best .

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  7. Patricia

    Palm Springs

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this Restaurant The ambience, the food, the waiter and Bernard the chef are always wonderful!

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  8. Brian

    VIP

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is one of our favorite restaurants in the desert. Amazing ambiance and excellent cocktails and food. Very friendly staff.

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  9. Manny

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Birthday celebration with wonderful service by Flaviola and of course the delicious food...

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  10. David

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great server. She was able to ask the Chef if he could substitute an appetizer from the set Valintine menu - and he did. Wonderful experience.

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FAQs

Cuistot offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 340-1000.

Cuistot is rated 4.6 stars by 2909 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cuistot

72595 El Paseo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located at the corner of Hwy 111 & El Paseo (west end).
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Californian, French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bernard Dervieux
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 340-1000
  • Private party facilities
    From small, intimate gatherings to large Receptions and Dinners for up to 320 Guests Private Wine Room, Veranda , Fireplace Room, Bistro and Waterfall Terrace For inquiries contact michael@cuistotrestaurant.com
  • Private party contact
    Michael Shimer: (760) 340-1000
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