Cuistot

4.6

2904 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Californian, French American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 340-1000
Website
http://www.cuistotrestaurant.com/
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

Location
72595 El Paseo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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

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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

Classic Lyon Style Seafood Quenelles$18.50
in a savory lobster sauce, baked with gruyère
Braised Short Rib Ravioli$16.75
cabernet sauvignon reduction, truffle essence, cremini and chanterelle mushrooms
Fresh Beet and Cream Cheese Napoleon$16.50
smoked salmon and horseradish herb vinaigrette
Warm Asparagus with Morel Essence$20.50
and fresh thyme oil from Chef Bernard's herb garden
Avocado Fan with Warm Goat Cheese$13.75
in a shallot, olive oil and cracked black pepper dressing
Lobster Ravioli$20.50
with truffle and chive sauce
Anaheim Chili Stuffed with Goat Cheese$14.75
garlic, tomato, and thyme sauce
Diver Scallops and Maine Lobster$24.75
with phyllo dough over garlic tomato coulis with thyme essence
Beef Carpaccio$18.50
with anchoyade, caperberries, aged parmesan flakes, sea salt, served with a mini arugula salad
A Selection of Four Farm House and Imported Artisian Cheeses$14.50
with quince paste, nuts and fruit
Siberian Black Pearl Osetra Caviar
with all the classic condiments
- Market Price

Soups and Salads

Wild Mushroom Soup$15.75
with chives
Homemade Soup of the Day$10.50
Baby Field Greens$9.50
with house dressing
Moderne Caesar Salad$11.50
with grana Padano
Spinach Salad$12.75
with berries, almonds, feta cheese with raspberry vinaigrette
California Caprese Salad$13.75
mozzarella, red heirloom tomatoes, basil, grapefruit, aged balsamic, extra virgin olive oil

Entrées

Grilled Seasonal Seabass$46.50
over basmati rice, ginger, fresh herbs, vinaigrette with daikon sprouts Chinese lettuce salad
Grilled Scottish Salmon$47.50
shallot balsamic vinegar reduction, with fava beans, sugar snap peas, and fingerling potatoes
Imported Dover Sole from the English Channel$58.75
cooked on the bone, deboned with imported Belgium courgette, haricots vert and Veronique sauce
Farfalle Pasta$26.50
fresh tomatoes and basil
Pappardelle Pasta$33.50
truffles, morel mushrooms and fava beans
Ditalini Pasta Fazool$31.50
homemade sausage meat, celery, onion, tomato, oregano, white cannellini beans, swiss chard, parmigiano reggiano
Duck Breast$44.50
roasted pink, leg confit with mango ginger and Madeira sauce
Crispy Free Range Chicken$34.75
over aromatic fresh seasonal vegetables and reduced natural juices
Maine Lobster Pot Pie$57.50
with fresh garden vegetables and a rich lobster fumet
California Roasted Quail$45.75
stuffed with sweetbreads, creamy black rice in Chablis wine sauce with a side of fresh vegetables
Roasted Rack of Lamb$49.75
fresh herbs from our garden, reduced lamb jus, a bouquetière of vegetables and gratin dauphinoise
Skillet Roasted Veal Chop$58.75
wild mushroom sauce, roasted garlic, fresh thyme and a bouquetière of vegetables
Grilled Filet of Beef$52.50
aged red wine vinegar sauce, purple shallots, ciboulette, fresh vegetables and gratin dauphinoise
Roasted Rabbit Saddle and Leg$39.75
French Basque ragout of braised savoy cabbage and mirepoix tarragon jus
Pork Tenderloin Medallions$35.50
over steamed spinach with fingerling potatoes, mustard, viognier taragon sauce
Steak Frites$31.50
6.5oz aged New York paver, green beans, and French fries
Classic Cassoulet Toulousain$34.75
lamb, duck, sausage and beans

What 2,904 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Cuistot offers a "beautiful, warm, and inviting" setting reminiscent of a ski lodge, with a delightful patio for warmer months. Renowned for its "outstanding" food, dishes like stuffed quail and mushroom soup are favorites. The service is "exceptional," with knowledgeable staff enhancing the dining experience. Ideal for both special occasions and casual dining, Cuistot stands out as a staple in the Coachella Valley, consistently delivering "excellent" food and ambiance.

2,904 Reviews

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Brian
VIP
Orange County
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Manny
Palm Springs
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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David
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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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Martin
VIP
San Francisco
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a beautiful room. It is pricey and the food is decent. It's not the best gourmet restaurant in the valley but the service & ambiance are top notch.
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Jean
VIP
Cleveland
34 reviews
1.0
34 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Menu was only a preset menu for the Valentine’s Day and I was not informed of regular menu not available. Very disappointed with the quality of dishes.
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Jeff
VIP
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, everything was excellent. Always have had a great experience. One of the very best in the Valley
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Cari
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter Dan was superb! Always with a smile and perfect timing!
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Tulika
VIP
Palm Springs
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great birthday experience! Had a party of 10 & my fave Duck entree was impeccable as always. Sommelier was helpful too.
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Robbin
VIP
Palm Springs
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and servers who know how to manage "fine" dining. I had the filet and my wife had the barramundi special. Both were delicious and portions were so generous we both left with a goodie bag. We will return!
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Lisa
VIP
Portland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter was wonderful and others who served were efficient. The food and wine was very good, especially the mushroom soup. We were a little disappointed that we didn’t get in the room we thought we made reservations for, but understand there was an event. We were seated by the kitchen that has glass between us, it was fun to watch them all do their work. Overall it was a great birthday dinner for us. Beautiful restaurant.
CuistotResponded on February 6, 2025
Hi Lisa, thank you for the review. The descriptions of all the dining areas is there for information purposes. At the end of each description it clearly states "Subject to availability". We honor all reservations but can not guarantee specific seating. You could see last night how each room is different and without a general description online....guests would arrive and then have to tour the restaurant to "decide" where they would like to seat. On a busy night this is not very efficient. I'm glad you enjoyed the rest of the visit and that you enjoyed the food & your dining guest.
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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 2904 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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 5:00 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

Website
http://www.cuistotrestaurant.com/
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

Cuistot

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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Appetizers

Classic Lyon Style Seafood Quenelles$18.50

Braised Short Rib Ravioli$16.75

Fresh Beet and Cream Cheese Napoleon$16.50

Warm Asparagus with Morel Essence$20.50

Avocado Fan with Warm Goat Cheese$13.75

Lobster Ravioli$20.50

Anaheim Chili Stuffed with Goat Cheese$14.75

Diver Scallops and Maine Lobster$24.75

Beef Carpaccio$18.50

A Selection of Four Farm House and Imported Artisian Cheeses$14.50

Siberian Black Pearl Osetra Caviar

Soups and Salads

Wild Mushroom Soup$15.75

Homemade Soup of the Day$10.50

Baby Field Greens$9.50

Moderne Caesar Salad$11.50

Spinach Salad$12.75

California Caprese Salad$13.75

Entrées

Grilled Seasonal Seabass$46.50

Grilled Scottish Salmon$47.50

Imported Dover Sole from the English Channel$58.75

Farfalle Pasta$26.50

Pappardelle Pasta$33.50

Ditalini Pasta Fazool$31.50

Duck Breast$44.50

Crispy Free Range Chicken$34.75

Maine Lobster Pot Pie$57.50

California Roasted Quail$45.75

Roasted Rack of Lamb$49.75

Skillet Roasted Veal Chop$58.75

Grilled Filet of Beef$52.50

Roasted Rabbit Saddle and Leg$39.75

Pork Tenderloin Medallions$35.50

Steak Frites$31.50

Classic Cassoulet Toulousain$34.75

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Make a reservation

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