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Le Vallauris, Palm Springs, CA

Le Vallauris

4.7
4.7
5105 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Established in the heart of Palm Springs at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, Le Vallauris has been one of the highest rated restaurants in the Coachella Valley since its inception in 1973. The exquisite cuisine at Le Vallauris is prepared by Executive Chef, Gabriel Morales, Award winning Angeleno Chef who has replaced the long time Chef Jean Paul Laire as he retired in 2024. The Historic Landmark was built in 1927 as a home for the Roberson family, who managed Palm Springs' first hotel, The Desert Inn. Many grand parties were held in the house for guests such as Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong and many more. Later on, when the restaurant was established it became a favourite place for Presidents and the Hollywood elite, and local socialites.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–13:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–20:45
  • Phone number
    (760) 325-5059
  • Website
    http://www.sohohouse.com/restaurants/le-vallauris
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Gabriel Morales
  • Catering
    Coming Soon...
  • Private party facilities
    Le Vallauris has 2 inside dining rooms for private parties each one with a capacity for up to 50 persons. The Patio can also be used on a "buy out" basis for up to 150 persons and a tree shaded Gazebo is available for up to 100 guests. These facilities are able to use an array of "prix fixe" menus.
  • Location
    385 West Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Area
    Palm Springs
  • Cross Street
    S Cahuilla Rd. and N Museum Dr.
  • Parking details
    Le Vallauris proposes Valet Parking operated by a third party.The suggested fee is $4 per car.
  • Entertainment
    Le Vallauris has a pianist in the bar.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Appetizer

  • Kolikof Ossetra CaviarUS$125.00

    • Kolikof Tripple Zero CaviarUS$165.00

      • Kolikof Golden Ossetra CaviarUS$195.00

        • Oyster Of The Day

          (Seven or eight)

          • SOU DU JOUR

            • Maine Lobster SaladUS$30.00

              exotic medley, passion fruit dressing, asparagus, avocado, baby frisse

              • House Smoked SalmonUS$22.00

                condiments, toast

                • Raw Seared Ahi TunaUS$25.00

                  sesame crust with seaweed, cucumber and avocado salad, ginger dressing

                  • Crunchy Boston ScallopsUS$27.00

                    green apple vinaigrette baby frisée & carrot julienne salad

                    • HAMACHI SASHIMIUS$28.00

                      Green Onion | Yuzu Kosho Dressing | Mango Jalapeno Sorbet

                      • EscargotsUS$19.00

                        Classic garlic butter

                        • PORT WINE DUCK LIVER MOUSSEUS$25.00

                          Haricot Vert | Endive Salad Raspberry Dressing

                          • BACKED MARINATED BUCHERON GOAT CHEESEUS$19.00

                            Rustic Toast | Red Beet Salad | Raspberry Dressing

                            • STUFFED BARTLETT PEAR WITH ROQUEFORT & WALNUTUS$19.00

                              Baby Frisée | Endive | Walnut Dressing

                              • HEIRLOOM TOMATOUS$25.00

                                Tomato Basil Sorbet | Basil | Olive Oil | Shallot

                                Main Course

                                • MAINE LOBSTER RAVIOLISUS$46.00

                                  Basil Bisque | Claws & Knuckles

                                  • SAUTEED MAINE LOBSTER VANILLA BUTTERUS$68.00

                                    Corn Lobster Bisque

                                    • GRILLED SCOTTISH SALMONUS$46.00

                                      Honey Lemon | Green Pepper | Corn | Spicy Infused Olive Oil | Farm Vegetables

                                      • ALASKAN HALIBUTUS$51.00

                                        Blood Orange Raspberry Infused Olive OIL | Braised Rainbow Carrot & Asparagus

                                        • ROASTED RACK OF LAMBUS$52.00

                                          Mustard Herbs & Breadcrumbs Crust | Au Jus | Ratatouille | Potato Croquette

                                          • MEDAILLON VEAL FILETUS$50.00

                                            Potato | Truffle Mascarpone Raviolis | Fresh Sweet Peas | Port Wine Veal Jus

                                            • BEEF FILETUS$62.00

                                              Balsamic Reduction | Onion Marmalade | Gratin Dauphinois | Haricot Vert

                                              • ROASTED HALF DUCKUS$49.00

                                                Cherry Sauce | Pomme Anna | Spinach

                                                • BRAISED BEEF CHEEKSUS$42.00

                                                  mashed potato and sautéed spinach

                                                  • VEGETARIAN RAVIOLISUS$34.00

                                                    Basil Tomato Coulis | Asparagus & Market Vegetables

                                                    Last updated: 6 November 2024

                                                    What 5,105 people are saying

                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                    4.7
                                                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                    • 4.7Food
                                                    • 4.7Service
                                                    • 4.9Ambience
                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                                      Best Ambience

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                                      Romantic

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                                      Best Ambience

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                                      Romantic

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Le Vallauris is a culinary gem in Palm Springs, offering a "magical setting" with a beautiful outdoor patio. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "impeccable service," making it ideal for special occasions. With dishes like sautéed lobster and veal medallions, this spot promises an exquisite dining experience.

                                                    5,105 Reviews

                                                    1. Philip

                                                      VIP

                                                      Los Angeles

                                                      51 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      51 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      We attended with friends for our son's 41st birthday. We were promptly seated at a perfect table (one of our party is in a wheelchair...). Drinks were ordered, the menu was explained in depth. Drinks and food arrived perfectly. All staff were great! Food was exquisite! An enjoyable time was had by all...!

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                                                    2. Russ

                                                      Nashville

                                                      622 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      622 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Hadn’t been here in a few years. Glad to see that the food quality was still very high. The service was friendly, but not quite as sharp as we hoped. The wine list is very good. Still one of the best places for French style cuisine in the Coachella Valley.

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                                                    3. Susan

                                                      VIP

                                                      Seattle

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      2.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                      2. Food 3
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                      Expected a lot from this restaurant and was very disappointed. Food was lackluster and service was spotty.

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                                                    4. T

                                                      VIP

                                                      Los Angeles

                                                      54 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      54 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Fantastic experience. Went with friends to enjoy a meal of oysters, lobster salad, and Alaskan halibut. The gluten-free soufflé was something I’ve never eaten before and thoroughly enjoyed. The service was fantastic and the six dollar valet was very easy to park.

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                                                    5. Walter

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Beautiful outdoor setting amid large decorative fig trees. Extensive wine list. Good starters -- excellent smoked salmon and hamachi crudo. Superb halibut entree with an intriguingly spiced light sauce.

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                                                    6. Laura

                                                      VIP

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      My husband and I went for dinner last night to celebrate our 41st wedding anniversary. The setting was beautiful and we were spoiled if attentions from the minute we arrived. The food was excellent. We'll plan to go back again the next time we come to Palm Springs

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                                                    7. Betsy

                                                      Las Vegas

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      1.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                      2. Food 1
                                                      3. Service 2
                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                      Lobster was tough. Definitely a waste at $68. I guess I complained too late to be compensated.

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                                                    8. Jon

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Amazing and the best meal, service & ambiance you’ll find in Palm Springs. Edgar our server was a gem, so attentive. We went for my father in laws 80th birthday and they made it so special for us. I would highly recommend it. The patio is spectacular.

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                                                    9. Gregg

                                                      VIP

                                                      Los Angeles

                                                      127 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      127 reviews

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The salads were delicious - scallops and caesar, entrees of steaks and lobster ravioli were all amazing with great service and beautiful dining room..

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                                                    10. Dan

                                                      VIP

                                                      Washington DC

                                                      1 review

                                                      3.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 2
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                      Went for Christmas dinner and the pre fixe menu was overpriced for the quality of the food. The service was okay but the servers had no awareness of timing. For instance, my wife and I took 30 seconds to toast and have a kiss at the end of our meal. The waiter literally drops the check in the middle of it…he could have recognized the moment and circled back in 1 min.

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    Le Vallauris is rated 4.7 stars by 5105 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
                                                    19:00
                                                    Booked 23 times today
                                                    Google Map for Le Vallauris

                                                    385 West Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

                                                    Dining areas

                                                    Additional information

                                                    • Cross Street
                                                      S Cahuilla Rd. and N Museum Dr.
                                                    • Area
                                                      Palm Springs
                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                      Brunch Sun 11:00–13:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–20:45
                                                    • Price
                                                      $50 and over
                                                    • Cuisines
                                                      French, Mediterranean, Californian
                                                    • Dining style
                                                      Casual Elegant
                                                    • Dress code
                                                      Smart Casual
                                                    • Parking details
                                                      Le Vallauris proposes Valet Parking operated by a third party.The suggested fee is $4 per car.
                                                    • Payment Options
                                                      AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                    • Executive Chef
                                                      Gabriel Morales
                                                    • Entertainment
                                                      Le Vallauris has a pianist in the bar.
                                                    • Additional
                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                    • Website
                                                      http://www.sohohouse.com/restaurants/le-vallauris
                                                    • Phone number
                                                      (760) 325-5059
                                                    • Catering
                                                      Coming Soon...
                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                      Le Vallauris has 2 inside dining rooms for private parties each one with a capacity for up to 50 persons. The Patio can also be used on a "buy out" basis for up to 150 persons and a tree shaded Gazebo is available for up to 100 guests. These facilities are able to use an array of "prix fixe" menus.

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