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4.8
- 4.8Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.4Value
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Wally's Desert Turtle
4.8
3966 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
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2 people
2 Apr 2025
19:00
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Fancy
- Great for fine wines
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesContemporary American, Californian, Steak
- Hours of OperationDinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
- Phone number
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Executive ChefAlan Lopez
- Private party facilitiesWally'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
- AreaRancho Mirage
- Cross StreetBob Hope Drive
- Parking detailsValet Parking, Private Lot Self-Parking, and Street Parking available
- Public transitSunline Transit AgencyBus Line #111Bus Stop #659Highway 111 and Rancho Las Palmas Westbound
- EntertainmentGreat 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.
- AdditionalBanquet, 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
Experiences
High Tea benefiting Shay's Warriors
US$160.00 per person
Prepaid
10 May 2025 only12:00Champagne High Tea in Honor of Nicole Botello. Join us for a Pre-Mother’s Day experience honoring the unbreakable bond of Mothers and daughters celebrating the gift of life. Starting at high Noon step back in time to be steeped in elegance and sweetness. Enjoy fashion pop ups from J McLaughlin, and LaDiDa Jewelry. Delight in delicious baked goods, tea sandwiches, sweet treats, bubbly, and live music. There will be no refunds for this event. All proceeds from this experience will benefit local attendees of the “I AM HOPE Survivors Reset Retreat," produced by Shay’s Warriors life after cancer.
Easter Sunday Brunch 2025
US$68.00 per person
20 Apr 2025 onlyPlease join us for our 3 course preset menu Easter Brunch starting at $68 per person.Mother's Day Brunch
US$68.00 per person
11 May 2025 onlyPlease join us for our 3 course prefixed Mother's Day Brunch starting at $68 per person.
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What 3,966 people are saying
Wally's Desert Turtle reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Loved For
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Best Ambience
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Great for fine wines
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Contemporary American
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Best Ambience
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Great for fine wines
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Contemporary American
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wally's Desert Turtle offers "excellent food and service" in an "elegant yet casual" atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. Enjoy "delicious" dishes like Dover Sole and Rack of Lamb, complemented by "impeccable" service. The live music adds a charming touch, while the desserts, especially the soufflés, are a must-try.
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Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0Dined 3 days ago
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Janie VIP
Palm Springs39 reviews
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Calgary15 reviews
5.0Dined 4 days ago
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Seattle24 reviews
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heather
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
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FAQs
Wally's Desert Turtle is rated 4.8 stars by 3966 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
2 people
2 Apr 2025
19:00
Experiences are available.
71775 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Additional information
- Cross StreetBob Hope Drive
- AreaRancho Mirage
- Hours of OperationDinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesContemporary American, Californian, Steak
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Parking detailsValet Parking, Private Lot Self-Parking, and Street Parking available
- Public transitSunline Transit AgencyBus Line #111Bus Stop #659Highway 111 and Rancho Las Palmas Westbound
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive ChefAlan Lopez
- EntertainmentGreat 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.
- AdditionalBanquet, 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
- Phone number
- Private party facilitiesWally'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