Chez Pierre Bistro

4.8

1573 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Chez Pierre Bistro is an authentic and most charming French bistro that everybody wished they had in their neighborhood, where Chef Pierre develops his profound love for creative and innovative ideas in his kitchen.
The ambiance is intimate, friendly, his staff always very professional and his charming wife Esther watches over the dining room.

Chef Pierre has the extensive knowledge, passion and respect of the best ingredients from local farmers markets. His cuisine is superb and his daily specials are impressive, unique and follow the seasons.
In the winter you can find his famous cassoulet, in the spring, shad roe and soft shell crabs, in the summer, paella in addition to a selection of wild fish.

It is no surprise that Chez Pierre Bistro has been voted Best French restaurant of the Desert for the past 10 years and nominated among ”Best Chef of America” by his peers.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 346-1818
Website
http://www.chezpierrebistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef/Owner Pierre Pelech
Private party facilities
Small dining room in the bar area that seats up to 16 people.

Location
74040 Highway 111, Corner of Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Cross street
HWY 111 and Portola Ave, next to the Kaiser Grill
Parking details
Parking available in front and back of restaurant.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Calf's Liver Sauté with Onions$28.00
Creek Stone Rib Eye Steak 14 Ounces, Pomme Frite$36.00
Hanger Steak Shallots, Bordelaise Sauce, Pomme Frite$29.00
Braised Sweetbread, Mushroom$32.00
Organic Chicken Breast Paillarde, Pomme Frite$27.00
Veal Kidney, Mustard Sauce$29.00
Fresh Beef Tongue, Fresh Spinach$29.00

What 1,573 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chez Pierre Bistro offers an authentic French dining experience with "wonderful service" and a varied menu. Highlights include "delicious food," nightly specials, and a cozy ambiance. The "staff is very professional," with standout service from Arturo. It's a "neighborhood gem," perfect for special occasions, offering a "pleasant and enjoyable" atmosphere.

1,573 Reviews

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Jo
VIP
Anchorage
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service, excellent French Onion Soup, all four of us had great meals!
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Tom
VIP
Los Angeles
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service. I’ll definitely be back.
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AL
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed an excellent dinner. The service was professional, all courses were delicious and properly prepared. We’ll done!
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elizabeth
VIP
Chicago
93 reviews
4.0
93 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We like CP Bistro but I made an ordering mistake - didn't realize until it was served and I didn't want to make a fuss about swapping it out. Spouse loved his branzino! (Skip the chicken)
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Marilyn
VIP
New York City
43 reviews
3.0
43 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was good but the portion size for the duck was ridiculously small. The sauce was very salty. On the other hand, the amount of mussels was crazy large. Our server had no personality. He never cracked a smile. He was not forthcoming in describing the specials only recited the name that was written on the board.
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Gerry
VIP
Palm Springs
77 reviews
2.0
77 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Overpriced, tasteless, rude….worst French onion soup…$5 for a coke and each refill…..6 of us said never again….end of review
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howard
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food, excellent wait staff, very nice place.
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Margie
Palm Springs
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I ordered their classic onion soup for my entree and it was a big disappointment. For a French restaurant to serve a sub-standard French-inspired soup was not what I expected. Everyone else at the table loved their dinner. Service was excellent.
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Stephane
Los Angeles
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dinner with friends was a very nice experience. The restaurant is pleasant, the service absolutely wonderful and the food very tasty. The pepper steak and steak tartare were wonderful, as were the Belgian endive salad, crème brûlée and the tarte tatin.
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Ron
VIP
Orange County
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The calves liver was excellent. Next I will try the kidneys or the sweetbreads. I wonder how a relaatively small restaurant is able to offer such a number of entrees, including many specials of the night. At least three waiters attended our table throughout the meal. This restaurant is efficiently run, is not too noisy, and the food is always good.
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Chez Pierre Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1573 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

74040 Highway 111, Corner of Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

Cross street
HWY 111 and Portola Ave, next to the Kaiser Grill
Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking available in front and back of restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef/Owner Pierre Pelech
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chezpierrebistro.com/
Phone number
(760) 346-1818
Private party facilities
Small dining room in the bar area that seats up to 16 people.

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Menu

Main

Frog Legs, Sauté Provençale$29.00

Veal Sauté Piccata, Fettuccini Pasta$32.00

The Classic Steak Tartare, Pomme Frite$29.00

Maple Leaf Duck Breast, Orange Sauce$29.00

Braised Beef Bourguignon, Parppadelle Pasta$27.00

Calf's Liver Sauté with Onions$28.00

Creek Stone Rib Eye Steak 14 Ounces, Pomme Frite$36.00

Hanger Steak Shallots, Bordelaise Sauce, Pomme Frite$29.00

Braised Sweetbread, Mushroom$32.00

Organic Chicken Breast Paillarde, Pomme Frite$27.00

Veal Kidney, Mustard Sauce$29.00

Fresh Beef Tongue, Fresh Spinach$29.00

What 1,573 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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