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Chez Pierre Bistro, Palm Desert, CA

Chez Pierre Bistro

4.9
4.9
1538 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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 Thu–Sun 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (760) 346-1818
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,538 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Pierre Bistro is a culinary gem in the Coachella Valley, offering "excellent food, service, and ambiance." Diners rave about "authentic French cuisine," with standout dishes like escargots and French onion soup. The charming atmosphere and attentive service make it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended for a delightful dining experience.

1,538 Reviews
  1. jim

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone here is the nicest you will ever meet. The food is always outstanding, but the service can't be any better! Thank you

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  2. Frank

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last night was our first experience at Chez Pierre, and definitely not our last!! The steak tartare is outstanding, and enough for 2. The special, veal pot roast, was one of the most delicious things I’ve ever tasted. We really wanted sweetbreads but they were out. Just another reason for us to go again! Thank you to Arturo for taking such good care of us, we can’t wait to come back!!

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  3. John

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Food was very delicious and the crème brûlée was amazing. We came to celebrate our anniversary and it was one of our best ever. We have had forty three. We would encourage everybody to experience this wonderful restaurant.

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  4. ken

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding service and food. Very pleasant enjoyable dinner. One of our favorite restaurants.

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  5. Judith

    Palm Springs

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful night with great food, great wine and service. Do not be put off by the location. This restaurant is a little gem.

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  6. Rex

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Looking for an intimate dining experience and great food? Chez Pierre is an excellent choice. We ordered beef tongue, oysters, sand dabs, clams, and chicken livers with pasta. The beef tongue and sand dabs were melt-in-the-mouth treats. Every dish was quite tasty. The waiter was very accommodating to our needs. It was quiet, so you can talk during your meal.

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  7. Francisco

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GREAT! AMAZING! Searched online for the best French restaurant in the area because we were at Palm Desert for the night and Chez Pierre popped up on my screen. Since I read great reviews I decided to take my wife for a dare. We had a reservation and arrived stressed, almost 30 minutes late. We were greeted with a smile and kind words "You can relax now" the hostess told us. We did! 2 glasses of wine to start recommend by our server Arturo. Great wine! We had to order a bottle after that. Then we enjoyed Escargot, Endive salad and Caesar salad. Main course: a fantastic Beef Bourguignon and Braised Sweetbread. Dessert: Profiteroles and Beignets. Delicious food and impeccable service. We'll be back. Highly recommend! You must go too!

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  8. TeamThornhill

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a wonderful place to go! A MUST DO if you live here, or just visiting!!! Owners are lovely!

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  9. Patricia

    Orange County

    264 reviews

    5.0

    264 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful birthday dinner for my husband. The four of us all enjoyed ourselves immensely. Arturo, our waiter, and his colleagues are great.

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  10. James

    Palm Springs

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the last true French restaurants in the valley.

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Chez Pierre Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 1538 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Chez Pierre Bistro

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
  • Area
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 17:00–20:30
  • 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, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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