French Rotisserie Cafe

4.7

1703 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

We have deconstructed our Signature Dishes so you can have fun exploring your own version of French Bistro Cuisine. We offer the same delectable sauces & dressings made from scratch in house for you to pair with any of our salads, vegetables, organic free-range Poultry, and Seafood. Create your own plate and select your favorites or try something new - YOU decide. We are guided by the same delicious flavors and cooking techniques; no additives or preservatives are used offering several options for Gluten-free diners. Our Specialties are, as always, on the Menu: Onion Soup Gratinee, Escargots, Pâté de Foies de Volailles, Chicken or Seafood Vol-au-Vent, Lamb Tagine, Boeuf Bourguignon and scrumptious Sandwiches, all offered all day, 6 days/week, to dine-in or take-out - giving you so many options to visit us. New Coffee Bar - Paris inspired Cocktails & Full Bar, French Provenance Wine List & Beers. See you soon!

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Additional information

Location
44489 Town Center Way Ste G, Palm Desert, CA 92260-2723
Phone number
(760) 848-7684 ext. 1
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 15:30–20:30 Fri–Sun 11:30–20:30
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Ample parking available
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Alexander A. Fuentes

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Experiences

NEW ALL-DAY MENU - MAKE YOUR OWN PLATE
Multiple dates available
We have deconstructed our Signature Dishes so you can have fun exploring French Bistro Cuisine. We now offer the same delectable sauces & dressings made from scratch for you to pair with any of our salads, vegetables, organic free-range Rotisserie Chicken and Seafood. Create your own plate and select your favorites or try something new. We are guided by the same delicious flavors and cooking techniques; no additives or preservatives, freshly made from scratch. Our Specialties are as always on the Menu, plus scrumptious sandwiches, all offered all day, 6 days/week, to dine-in or take-out - giving you so many options to visit us to enjoy !

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What 1,703 people are saying

French Rotisserie Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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French Rotisserie Cafe offers an inviting blend of "wonderful service and ambience" with dishes like the rotisserie chicken and duck confit receiving high praise. Patrons love the "classic French Bistro experience" and the cozy atmosphere. While some mention service inconsistencies, the "delicious food" and "friendly staff" often shine.

1,703 Reviews

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Tallal VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and everyone’s meal was delicious. Highly recommended
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David VIP
Los Angeles53 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful neighborhood restaurant with authentic French ambience and farm to table freshness.
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Paula
Palm Springs14 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent, service amazing. Table was too small for 4 to eat comfortably. But over everything was good.
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EileenMG VIP
Chicago76 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The appetizer was a bit greasy The main courses were excellent. The waiter was slow I don’t think he liked that we were using our opentable bonus award.
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Melissa VIP
Seattle20 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thought the food and service were excellent. We especially appreciated the quiet atmosphere where we could talk comfortably.
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Mike
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They offer an open menu which lets you build your own meal, selecting whether you want a salad or not, which type of salad, what dressing, then which entrée, what type of sauce, and finally add any number of sides. All prices were clearly spelled out allowed us to completely control our meal to a budget. The only down side was the cocktails were slightly expensive and we did not know we ordered a premium liquor. The staff are very friendly and service was excellent.
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Karen VIP
Orange County7 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Should have had more than 1 waitress. Very busy with nearby tennis tournament! Waited 40 minutes for salad after soup!
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Paula
Los Angeles10 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I thought food was pretty good. I think they were under staffed. They seemed to be scrambling. Also the restaurant was very hot and it was cool outside. Not sure if opening another door would have helped but everyone was pretty warm. Felt like diners were in the kitchen.
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Maureen VIP
Chicago64 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
What a disappointing experience from a previous Palm Desert favorite! Upon our arrival, we were told by the owner's wife that the hostess had left and things were a bit chaotic. We were pleased to be seated almost immediately. Unfortunately, not much more of the evening was positive. A busboy came with a bottle of water and flatware for the table. No napkins, no glasses. The owner, carrying napkins on one arm, brought four glasses, which he carried by inserting his thumb and fingers into the insides of each. One glass was filthy; we had to return it. He asked, "No napkins?" but buzzed off to another table without leaving them. We ordered wine, and when one bottle came, were told that the other selection was no longer available. There was just barely enough for a second glass, but my husband took it, even though it was not a full pour. We then placed our order: one baguette, two French onion soups, one moules, three steak frites. When asked about how we wanted our steak cooked, she asked, "Do you want it really bloody or just pink inside?" Gross, and less than professional. The baguette was very good--possibly more so as we'd waited about 30 minutes for any food delivery after ordering. The French onion soup was outstanding. The mussels were good, not great, and the steaks were all judged to be "just okay," as were the frites. Our friends spend four months each year in the desert; we spend six weeks. We were looking forward to dinner at the French Rotisserie Cafe. We don't expect to return.
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Bob VIP
San Francisco22 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very good, the service was excellent. The room kept getting louder as more people were seated. Will go back again!
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French Rotisserie Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 1703 OpenTable diners.

French Rotisserie Cafe does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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