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Willie's, Rancho Mirage, CA

Willie's

4.7
4.7
1332 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Willie’s Modern Fare combines the elegance of fine dining with the warmth and conviviality for which its founder is best known. Recognized for successful Palm Springs eateries Eight4Nine Restaurant & lounge and, 1501 Uptown Gastropub Willie Rhine and General Manager Veronica Cavazos invite guest to savor classic cuisine with a modern twist, along with creative cocktails and carefully curated wine list.

In the kitchen, Executive Chef Richard Perez leads the culinary team with an eye for detail and taste for excellence honed throughout a career overseeing the food at esteemed establishments like Colony Palms Hotel, The Cork Tree Restaurant, and Il Fornaio.

Enjoy dinner & drinks in the fine dining room or outdoor patio (reservations recommended).
You can stop into the casual lounge for a sip and a snack where reservations aren't needed.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Contemporary American, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Afternoon Tea Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (760) 501-0167
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Oscar Barajas
  • Area
    Rancho Mirage
  • Cross Street
    Frank Sinatra
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Frank Sinatra
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Willie's Afternoon Tea

    US$52.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Immerse in the timeless elegance of British tea tradition and elevate your day with our Afternoon Tea experience. Indulge in an assortment of impeccably crafted, petite sandwiches, each a delightful masterpiece. Pair them with freshly prepared opulent selection of meticulously presented pastries by CAKE & CAKES. As you sip on our carefully curated loose-leaf teas, you may also add a touch of effervescence by raising a glass of Champagne. It's the perfect way to infuse an extra dose of sparkle into this special occasion. To ensure that your experience is nothing short of perfect, we kindly request that you make your reservation at least 24 hours in advance. We look forward to welcoming you to a delightful Afternoon Tea affair.
  • Christmas 2024

    US$84.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Full menu description on our website AMUSE-BOUCHE Melba toast, seared shrimp, whipped Boursin cheese, pear and onion chutney, blood orange gastrique sauce. Second course choice WINTER PEAR SALAD HOLIDAY BUTTERNUT SOUP ROAST BEET SALAD OCTOPUS CARPACCIO Third course choice WILLIE’S PRIME RIB FILET MIGNON ROAST TURKEY SCOTTISH SALMON ROASTED CAULIFLOWER FLORETS Fourth course choice OPERA CAKE GOLDEN APPLE DELIGHT LEMON POSSET GELATO OR SORBET
  • New Years Eve Dinner 2024

    US$98.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Full Description on our website AMUSE-BOUCHE Quail deviled eggs, crab rillette, vol-au-vent, black caviar, chives, chili oil, chive oil. SECOND COURSE CHOICES LOBSTER BISQUE WINTER CITRUS SALAD CHEF’S CARPACCIO CLASSIC BABY WEDGE SALAD THIRD COURSE CHOICES CORNISH GAME HEN PRIME DRY-AGED NEW YORK STRIP STEAK CLASSIC FILET MIGNON GRILLED SCOTTISH SALMON ROASTED CAULIFLOWER FLORETS FOURTH COURSE CHOICES MINI COCONUT CREAM PIE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE CHAMPAGNE SORBET GELATO OR SORBET

What 1,332 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Willie's offers a delightful blend of modern and traditional dining, consistently impressing patrons with its "fantastic food" and "exemplary service." Guests rave about the creative entrees and delectable desserts, declaring it one of the "best in the Coachella Valley." Perfect for special occasions, Willie's guarantees a memorable dining experience.

1,332 Reviews
  1. Jo

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    191 reviews

    5.0

    191 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The prime rib was superb and fixed exactly to our liking.
    Willie'sResponded today
    Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the prime rib and that it was prepared exactly to your liking. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon! Willie

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  2. Scott

    Palm Springs

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful evening on the patio. Service and the food was excellent.
    Willie'sResponded today
    Thank you for your 5-star review! We're so glad you had a wonderful evening on the patio and enjoyed both the service and the food. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to Willie's Modern Fare soon! Willie

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  3. Harvey

    VIP

    Chicago

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an outstanding anniversary dinner for two at Willie’s.
    Willie'sResponded today
    Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're honored you chose Willie's to celebrate your anniversary. It’s fantastic to hear that Oscar made your evening so special with his exceptional service and attentiveness. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. We’re thrilled you had a memorable dinner and look forward to welcoming you back for more celebrations in the future! Willie

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  4. Andrea

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated in front of the fireplace and it was a beautiful and festive as could be. Superb value with the Prix Fixe dinner. Superb cocktails too.
    Willie'sResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the cozy ambiance by the fireplace—it truly adds to the festive charm of the season. We're glad you found our Prix Fixe dinner and cocktails to be superb; it's always our goal to provide great value and exceptional experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable evening at Willie's Modern Fare! Willie

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  5. Don

    Palm Springs

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday afternoon tea was a delight.great service and delicious food.
    Willie'sResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed our Sunday afternoon tea. It’s wonderful to hear that the service and food made it a delightful experience. We hope to see you again soon! Willie

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  6. Anne

    VIP

    Orange County

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service. Overall a wonderful experience at the afternoon tea.
    Willie'sResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and overall experience at our afternoon tea. We hope to see you again soon! Willie

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  7. Jennifer

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is an extraordinary place to have high tea in the desert. It's very sincere and extraordinary. Good: Delicious tea, delicious lunch, gorgeous service. Improvements: Cheesecake needs a lemon shortbread crust or an actual gummy lemon. Change up the pumpkin pie shortbread with a base of sfogliatille (phyllo?) crust instead.. It would be really lovely to have live music for the holidays (bump up the price to cover!) I'd love to come back here for a regular lunch. Architecture of space is a little disjointed, maybe some live jazz to toe things together. Overall, a special, sincere, and beautiful experience. Well worth it!! Cool crowd, impeccable service. The art was gorgeous and fun. A special place for special dining experience.
    Willie'sResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review! We're delighted that you enjoyed the delicious tea and lunch, as well as our impeccable service and unique ambiance. Your suggestions for enhancing the desserts and introducing live music are wonderful ideas, especially for the holidays, and we'll certainly consider them as we continue to refine the experience. We're thrilled you found the space and art to be special and memorable, and we can't wait to welcome you back for lunch or another high tea soon. Thank you for your kind words and support! Willie

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  8. Howard

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch at Willie’s is outstanding ! We were led to our table by the most gracious hostess ! A super sweet woman ! John took our orders and with his recommendations , we really enjoyed our meal! And the baked Alaska for desert was terrific. Just reminder re the Baked Alaska, if they offer spoons, demand forks. You are chipping away a nearly frozen ice cream cake
    Willie'sResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your brunch at Willie's and that John and our gracious hostess made your experience extra special. The Baked Alaska is a favorite, and we truly appreciate your suggestions to enhance it further. A thicker hot fudge sauce poured over the top sounds like an amazing idea—we’ll definitely pass that along to the team. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another outstanding meal soon! Willie

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  9. Darien

    VIP

    San Francisco

    173 reviews

    5.0

    173 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here in a while. Wonderful brunch menu (although I would like to see a couple of non Brunch/lunch items). Shrimp and grits were fantastic. Great service. Wonderful atmosphere.
    Willie'sResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the shrimp and grits and appreciated the service and atmosphere. Your feedback about adding a couple of non-brunch/lunch items is greatly appreciated, and we’ll be sure to share it with our team for consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Willie

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  10. Brenda

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We totally enjoyed brunch. Service was great. Food was delicious and service was friendly and fun.
    Willie'sResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had a great time at brunch and enjoyed the delicious food, friendly service, and fun atmosphere. It’s always our goal to make every visit special, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Willie

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Willie's is rated 4.7 stars by 1332 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Willie's

69830 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-2837

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Frank Sinatra
  • Area
    Rancho Mirage
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Afternoon Tea Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Contemporary American, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Frank Sinatra
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Oscar Barajas
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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