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Cuistot, Palm Desert, CA

Cuistot

4.6
4.6
2918 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Cuistot offers fine California/French cuisine and is located at the Southwest intersection of Highway 111 and El Paseo. Cuistot has consistently earned top ratings in the Zagat Survey and was named one of six restaurants in the United States to score a perfect 100 for food by the Conde Nast Traveler. Dine under the stars on our beautiful terrace overlooking a desert water oasis or in one of our elegant dining rooms.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Californian, French American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 340-1000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Bernard Dervieux
  • Private party facilities
    From small, intimate gatherings to large Receptions and Dinners for up to 320 Guests Private Wine Room, Veranda , Fireplace Room, Bistro and Waterfall Terrace For inquiries contact michael@cuistotrestaurant.com
  • Private party contact
    Michael Shimer: (760) 340-1000
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross street
    We are located at the corner of Hwy 111 & El Paseo (west end).
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,918 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Romantic

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cuistot offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional value" and "top-notch" food and service. The ambiance is "beautiful," with options to dine in the "gorgeous Fireplace Room" or the "lovely outdoor patio." Highlights include the "outstanding" mushroom soup and Dover sole. Servers like Adriana and Juan enhance the experience with their "attentive" service.

2,918 Reviews
  1. Hershee VIP

    Los Angeles31 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It is no longer a true French restaurant. The menu has changed and it has been American food with a slight touch of French. It was ok. I most likely will Never go back. Also, the alcohol menu is not good. They don’t even have good Tequila or or the esprit’s. Mostly French wine. The place is super expensive for the kind and quality of you get. $40 corkage for the first bottle and $45 for the second bottle. Valet parking for a fee.

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  2. Nadine VIP

    Palm Springs28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal at Cuistot. Especially L9VED the peach cobbler. We were in the lovely fireplace room which has great ambiance. Service was ok but not wonderful. My place was set with a large round-bowled red wine glass. I ordered Sancerre, which was poured into the red wine glass. I asked for an appropriate white wine glass but got some mumbo jumbo about the dishwasher, although other tables had white wine glasses. We had to ask for bread. There was a large table of 8 near us that got all the attention which is understandable. This is nitpicky but Cuistot is a very high end and "special occasion" place to dine, so my expectation was high! Overall, we had a lovely evening including a show at the McCallum.

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  3. Veronica VIP

    Los Angeles39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant, the food is high quality and it’s cooked to perfection, service is great, our server was friendly and attentive. We recommend this restaurant to all our friends. We visit every time we travel to Palm Desert.

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  4. Alexander

    Palm Springs103 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 38th anniversary and the restaurant treated us to a complementary ile flottante (floating island) dessert!

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  5. Marty VIP

    Palm Springs72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's always a wonderful experience at Cuistot. Terrific food + excellent service. Especially when Fabiana is your server!

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  6. Sarah VIP

    Cincinnati20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My husband and I recently dined at this restaurant following a recommendation from the concierge at the JW. We had a business dinner with a client and initially made a reservation for a larger group. However, when only three of us attended, we were met with an unwelcoming response from the host. Upon check-in, an older gentleman informed us, rather brusquely, that we would still be charged for the absent guests. This was certainly not the warm or professional greeting one would expect, especially when hosting a client. Fortunately, our server significantly improved the experience. She was energetic, personable, and provided excellent menu recommendations. We started with the Braised Short Rib Ravioli and the Chili Stuffed with Goat Cheese—both were outstanding. For entrées, I had the Branzino special, my husband ordered the lamb, and our client chose the filet. Each dish was well-executed and delicious. However, service became inconsistent as the evening progressed. After requesting a dessert menu, we waited 25 minutes without our server returning, despite the restaurant being far from full. My husband eventually had to approach her to place our order. To her credit, she sincerely apologized for the oversight, and our desserts—two peach cobblers—arrived promptly and were excellent. Overall, while the food was exceptional, the service did not meet the same standard. The initial interaction with the host was particularly disappointing, and the lack of attentiveness later in the meal was frustrating. This restaurant has incredible culinary offerings, but a more polished and guest-focused service experience would elevate it to the level it deserves.

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  7. Edward VIP

    Houston21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great overall experience. I thought the food was good -not great . Skip the quenelles appetizer. Quilt wine was delicious. Cocktails a bit sweet. Service was good although at times we were waiting longer periods of time than we expected. I appreciated the recognition of our 41st wedding anniversary. It’s pricey -total bill for 4 people, appetizers, bottle of wine plus tip was over $525. This is my third time at this establishment and yes, I will be coming back. Dan our waiter did a fine job.

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  8. KatieD VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night! Food was amazing and Brandy was excellent.

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  9. Marlene VIP

    Central Coast20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a wonderful experience at Ciuistot and highly recommend dinning there!

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  10. Marty VIP

    Palm Springs72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A longtime jewel in the center of the Coachella Valley.

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FAQs

Cuistot offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 340-1000.

Cuistot is rated 4.6 stars by 2918 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cuistot

72595 El Paseo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located at the corner of Hwy 111 & El Paseo (west end).
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Californian, French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bernard Dervieux
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 340-1000
  • Private party facilities
    From small, intimate gatherings to large Receptions and Dinners for up to 320 Guests Private Wine Room, Veranda , Fireplace Room, Bistro and Waterfall Terrace For inquiries contact michael@cuistotrestaurant.com
  • Private party contact
    Michael Shimer: (760) 340-1000
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