Nestled on HWY 111 in beautiful Rancho Mirage. We specialize in Western Mediterranean cuisine bringing forth tastes from Italy, Spain, France and Greece while incorporating local and seasonal ingredients. Our Paella mixta and Spanish Tapas are an exclusive experience in the Desert. Indulge in our tender charred deep water octopus, 3 month house made lemoncello, and other guest favorites.
With our beautiful atrium to enjoy during cooler months, complimented by the sweet sounds of George Christian and his live guitar which features Spanish flamenco and a mix of classic rock, Catalan is an experience to be had.
Catalan Mediterranean Cuisine's menu was last updated 2025-03-16.
Three course $89/person - Including a free Champagne Toast!
Starters
Charred, Deep Water Spanish Octopus
Served chickpea puree, piquillo peppers, Olive chimichurri, and smoked paprika
Hummus Trio
House classic hummus, edamame, roasted red peppers
Arugula Salad
Granny Smith apples tossed in cranberry vinaigrette with toasted almonds, red onions and Spanish blue cheese
Spanish Saffron Minestrone Soup
Beets and Burrata Salad
Roasted beets, citrus marinated red onions, celery, cornichons, fresh herbs and Saba, and candid walnuts with rich creamy burrata
Main Course
Eastern Diver Scallops
Pan Seared served over Saffron risotto and sautéed spinach
Bucatini & Guanciale
Fresh bucatini pasta, guanciale, Calabrian chile, manchego cheese, toasted breadcrumbs fresh roasted garlic, topped with a sunny side up egg.
Catalan RibeyeUS$115.00
Yukon gold potatoes with chimichurri topped and blue cheese.
Halibut Mango Relish
Asparagus sweet BBQ sauce drizzle
Colorado Rack of Lamb
Sauteed green cabbage mint Jelly and Harissa Spanish aioli
Catalan Classic Paella
Choice of Mixta, Meat, Seafood, or Vegetarian
Desserts
Valencia Rice Pudding
Basque Cheesecake
with sangria sauce
Spanish Caramel Custard
Extra Sharebles
Roasted Bone MarrowUS$28.00
With Orange marmalade and smoked sea salt
Chef’s Mixed TapasUS$40.00
Goat cheese stuffed piquillo paper smoked chorizo and garlic shrimp.
Cheese & Charcuterie
All boards are served with grissini
Jamon Iberico
3 oz 60 - 5 oz 90 - 8 oz 140
Catalan Board
Chorizo soria, serrano ham & manchego cheese
What 2,191 people are saying
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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value
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Catalan Mediterranean Cuisine delights with "excellent food" and "great service," offering authentic Spanish flavors in a vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include expertly prepared paella, "best Spanish octopus," and a delectable sea bass. The charming courtyard adds a European flair. Despite occasional service delays, the "delicious" dishes make it a "hidden gem" worth revisiting.
2,191 Reviews
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Linda VIP
Dallas21 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Delicious food and great service! They were able to accommodate our large party of nine very well.
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Paul VIP
Los Angeles4 reviews
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 1
Food 2
Service 1
Ambience 4
Service was not very good. The Paella was not very good. My friends did like the salmon and branzino.
Overall disappointing experience.
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Allan VIP
Vancouver14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had stopped going a few years ago due to poor food quality. But the new ownership has brought this place back to greatness. Amazing meal and atmosphere. We all loved it and will definitely be coming back.
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Judi VIP
New York City84 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
New owner really working to make you feel welcome. Menu is the same which is great. Service was exceptional. Would have liked more dressing on the Caesar salad. Glad to hear the happy hour will return after the tennis tournament is finished
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DeannaH VIP
Orange County8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food and amazing service. Family owned and they all were so kind.
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Johanne
Montreal13 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 3
Loved the options to have a variety of tapas and a charcuteries board that we could all share.
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debra VIP
Dallas9 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
From the time we walked in the door, the hostess was gracious and welcoming. The server was lovely as well and the lamb was off the charts! Definitely returning!
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JustaBite
Seattle27 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Paella Mixta was incredibly flavorful and a good ration of proteins to rice. Branzino was very tasty but small filet portion with just a spoonful of spinach on the side did not justify the price for that dish. The Caramel crème dessert was delicious and a huge hit at the table. The owners were incredibly friendly and truly interest in providing a good experience. We will definitely return
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Friends VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our favorite new place. Such a friendly atmosphere. Good music. Good food. Highly recommend
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Judia VIP
Vancouver15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our dining experience was excellent at Catalan with attentive service that was perfect. The grilled octopus was so tender and the Diver scallops had an excellent amount of char around the edges while the interior was still buttery. The scallops were served over street style corn. Excellent contrast of textures and flavours.
I would definitely recommend this restaurant and will come back the next time we are in town.
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FAQs
Catalan Mediterranean Cuisine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 770-9508.
Catalan Mediterranean Cuisine is rated 4.5 stars by 2191 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
