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Wally's Desert Turtle, Rancho Mirage, CA

Wally's Desert Turtle

4.8
4.8
3763 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
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  • Good for special occasions
"The Finest Dining in the Coachella Valley" Offering a refreshed and re-imagined take on Modern California Cuisine. And the local response has been "Amazing"!

An Official California Dining Destination, Wally's Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage proudly supports local Ranches, Farms and Fisheries committed to the smart-stewardship of the planet through sustainable, earth-friendly and ocean-friendly practices.

The finest local ingredients, impeccable service and exceptional surroundings always make for "A Great Night Out" at Wally's Desert Turtle.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (760) 568-9321
  • Website
    http://www.wallysdesertturtle.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Alan Lopez
  • Private party facilities
    Wally's Desert Turtle is one of the desert's premier locations for upscale private dining. An elegant, classy and majestic space to host family celebrations, corporate events or just memorable moments.Please contact our special events department for bookings: wallysdtevents@gmail.com
  • Location
    71775 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  • Area
    Rancho Mirage
  • Cross Street
    Bob Hope Drive
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking, Private Lot Self-Parking, and Street Parking available
  • Public transit
    Sunline Transit Agency<br />Bus Line #111<br />Bus Stop #659<br />Highway 111 and Rancho Las Palmas Westbound<br />
  • Entertainment
    Great Live Entertainment Nightly with the Bolivar Brothers, Michael and John ... playing the standards, the classics, some current hits, and a sprinkling of guest requests ...Celebrating Springtime in the Desert with a $38 Three-Course Seasonal Prix Fixe Menu in our Bar and Sahara Lounge, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, Sundays through Thursdays.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Thanksgiving at Wally's Starting at $85 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Wally's Desert Turtle has a special Thanksgiving four-course preset menu available starting at 1 PM for $85 per person, with a children's turkey dinner option for guests aged 12 and under at $35. Additional entrée enhancements are available, beginning at $100 per person. A 48-hour cancellation notice is required to avoid a $15 per person fee, and no a la carte options will be offered on Thanksgiving.
    Thanksgiving at Wally's Starting at $85 per person photo

  • Christmas Eve at Wally's

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for a special Christmas Eve dinner starting at 3:00 pm. We will be serving a special preset menu, half portions will be available for children. Unless we receive 48 hours notice, there will be a cancellation fee of $15 per person. A la carte options will not be available.
    Christmas Eve at Wally's photo

  • Domaine Carneros by Tattinger - Wine Dinner

    US$175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    13 Feb 2025 only
    17:00
    Tattinger's Domaine Carneros wines will showcase their complexity and range in a meal fit for a Queen and King. Experience the versatility of sparkling wine in this Wine Dinner highlighting the versatility of Champagne style wines with our Wally’s Modern California cuisine. This limited-edition menu will feature elements of our classic menu with some contemporary twists across a savory and sweet experience. Brut 2019 Brut Rose NV La Reve 2016 Demi Sec 2020 Hosted in partnership with Domaine Carneros and curated by Wally's Chef and Sommelier.
    Domaine Carneros by Tattinger - Wine Dinner photo

Menu

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What 3,763 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Overall

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    Best Service

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  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Romantic

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Contemporary American

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Ambience

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Romantic

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wally's Desert Turtle offers a timeless fine dining experience with "quiet elegance" and exceptional food. Guests rave about the "absolutely amazing" service and "fantastic" live music. Signature dishes like the Dover Sole and soufflés receive high praise. The restaurant maintains its "grand" reputation, making it a must-visit for special occasions.

3,763 Reviews

  1. Junaid

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing experience took out my sister-in-law and brother-in-law for a great dinner. Great staff amazing jazz musician. Had a really old classy vibe to the place. Would come back again.

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  2. Debbie

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best restaurant in the desert! We love the food and ambience!

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  3. James

    Palm Springs

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I first went to Wally’s in about 1986. Have been there many times since. The level of service, food quality, and ambiance has remained exceptional over all those years and changes I management and staff. An amazing feat in the food industry. Even though the place was full,and tables relatively close together, the noise level was very acceptable, with no issuer hearing each other across the table, without shouting. No loud blaring background music or some guy yelling rap in the background. Prices were very much within anticipated, and acceptable, range . I would highly recommend Wally’s for anyone wanting a pleasurable, more upscale dining experience.

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  4. Cherie

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely perfect. Food was spot on. Staff were attentive. 10 stars.

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  5. Shari

    Palm Springs

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch with lots of options. Service was A+. Love the fashion show - perfect way to spend Friday afternoon. Highly recommend!

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  6. Lindy

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy dining at Wally’s. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is upbeat and fun. Typically the service is great, but I felt on this visit the service was not up to par. We had two different servers who didn’t seem to know what the other one had done. It was my husband’s birthday but that seemed to be an after thought when we declined the dessert menu. I think this was partially due to four corporate event tables that were seated all at once. We will definitely go back, the service, on this visit was not the norm.

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  7. George

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine out often. Wally’s is One of the finest restaurants in the country!

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  8. Anne

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Wally’s! Food Excellent Ambience Excellent Service Excellent The best!

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  9. Carol

    New York City

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful experience all around. Service was impeccable, warm and very welcoming. Ambiance was elegant and relaxed. And the food? Beautifully plated and beyond delicious! If ever in Palm Springs again, Wally’s would be our first stop!

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  10. Gail

    Los Angeles

    252 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    252 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I visited for the first time and sat at the bar for Happy Hour and to enjoy the live music. Service was excellent and friendly. The house martini was okay—what one would expect at Happy Hour prices. The mushroom soup was excellent, and the tuna dish was so-so. Avocado was missing, and it could have used a bit of soy sauce and wasabi to enhance the flavor. My neighbor, a regular, ordered the buratta cheese dish from the Happy Hour menu, and the cheese was firm—more like mozzarella. He did question the dish, expressing his dissatisfaction with it. On my way out, another couple (regulars) complained to the host about the terrible service they had. It appears that things are a bit uneven in this lovely and lively dining spot. The musician was wonderful—plays almost every night of the week. I will go back, maybe for a drink and a bowl of soup—mostly for the music.

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FAQs

Wally's Desert Turtle is rated 4.8 stars by 3763 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Wally's Desert Turtle

71775 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bob Hope Drive
  • Area
    Rancho Mirage
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking, Private Lot Self-Parking, and Street Parking available
  • Public transit
    Sunline Transit AgencyBus Line #111Bus Stop #659Highway 111 and Rancho Las Palmas Westbound
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alan Lopez
  • Entertainment
    Great Live Entertainment Nightly with the Bolivar Brothers, Michael and John ... playing the standards, the classics, some current hits, and a sprinkling of guest requests ...Celebrating Springtime in the Desert with a $38 Three-Course Seasonal Prix Fixe Menu in our Bar and Sahara Lounge, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, Sundays through Thursdays.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.wallysdesertturtle.com/
  • Phone number
    (760) 568-9321
  • Private party facilities
    Wally's Desert Turtle is one of the desert's premier locations for upscale private dining. An elegant, classy and majestic space to host family celebrations, corporate events or just memorable moments.Please contact our special events department for bookings: wallysdtevents@gmail.com

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