Chez Pierre Bistro

4.9

1540 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Chez Pierre Bistro is an authentic and most charming French bistro that everybody wished they had in their neighborhood, where Chef Pierre develops his profound love for creative and innovative ideas in his kitchen.
The ambiance is intimate, friendly, his staff always very professional and his charming wife Esther watches over the dining room.

Chef Pierre has the extensive knowledge, passion and respect of the best ingredients from local farmers markets. His cuisine is superb and his daily specials are impressive, unique and follow the seasons.
In the winter you can find his famous cassoulet, in the spring, shad roe and soft shell crabs, in the summer, paella in addition to a selection of wild fish.

It is no surprise that Chez Pierre Bistro has been voted Best French restaurant of the Desert for the past 10 years and nominated among ”Best Chef of America” by his peers.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(760) 346-1818
Website
http://www.chezpierrebistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef/Owner Pierre Pelech
Private party facilities
Small dining room in the bar area that seats up to 16 people.

Location
74040 Highway 111, Corner of Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Cross street
HWY 111 and Portola Ave, next to the Kaiser Grill
Parking details
Parking available in front and back of restaurant.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Maple Leaf Duck Breast, Orange Sauce$29.00
Braised Beef Bourguignon, Parppadelle Pasta$27.00
Calf's Liver Sauté with Onions$28.00
Creek Stone Rib Eye Steak 14 Ounces, Pomme Frite$36.00
Hanger Steak Shallots, Bordelaise Sauce, Pomme Frite$29.00
Braised Sweetbread, Mushroom$32.00
Organic Chicken Breast Paillarde, Pomme Frite$27.00
Veal Kidney, Mustard Sauce$29.00
Fresh Beef Tongue, Fresh Spinach$29.00

What 1,540 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chez Pierre Bistro is a culinary gem in the Coachella Valley, offering "excellent food, service, and ambiance." Diners rave about "authentic French cuisine," with standout dishes like escargots and French onion soup. The charming atmosphere and attentive service make it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended for a delightful dining experience.

1,540 Reviews

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Marc
Sacramento
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderfully prepared French cuisine. Authentic French menu
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William
San Francisco
102 reviews
5.0
102 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chez Pierre is consistently excellent in all areas. Highly recommend it.
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jim
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone here is the nicest you will ever meet. The food is always outstanding, but the service can't be any better! Thank you
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Frank
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last night was our first experience at Chez Pierre, and definitely not our last!! The steak tartare is outstanding, and enough for 2. The special, veal pot roast, was one of the most delicious things I’ve ever tasted. We really wanted sweetbreads but they were out. Just another reason for us to go again! Thank you to Arturo for taking such good care of us, we can’t wait to come back!!
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John
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Food was very delicious and the crème brûlée was amazing. We came to celebrate our anniversary and it was one of our best ever. We have had forty three. We would encourage everybody to experience this wonderful restaurant.
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ken
Palm Springs
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding service and food. Very pleasant enjoyable dinner. One of our favorite restaurants.
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Judith
Palm Springs
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful night with great food, great wine and service. Do not be put off by the location. This restaurant is a little gem.
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Rex
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Looking for an intimate dining experience and great food? Chez Pierre is an excellent choice. We ordered beef tongue, oysters, sand dabs, clams, and chicken livers with pasta. The beef tongue and sand dabs were melt-in-the-mouth treats. Every dish was quite tasty. The waiter was very accommodating to our needs. It was quiet, so you can talk during your meal.
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Francisco
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
GREAT! AMAZING! Searched online for the best French restaurant in the area because we were at Palm Desert for the night and Chez Pierre popped up on my screen. Since I read great reviews I decided to take my wife for a dare. We had a reservation and arrived stressed, almost 30 minutes late. We were greeted with a smile and kind words "You can relax now" the hostess told us. We did! 2 glasses of wine to start recommend by our server Arturo. Great wine! We had to order a bottle after that. Then we enjoyed Escargot, Endive salad and Caesar salad. Main course: a fantastic Beef Bourguignon and Braised Sweetbread. Dessert: Profiteroles and Beignets. Delicious food and impeccable service. We'll be back. Highly recommend! You must go too!
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TeamThornhill
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a wonderful place to go! A MUST DO if you live here, or just visiting!!! Owners are lovely!
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FAQs

Chez Pierre Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 1540 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

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

74040 Highway 111, Corner of Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

Cross street
HWY 111 and Portola Ave, next to the Kaiser Grill
Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking available in front and back of restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef/Owner Pierre Pelech
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chezpierrebistro.com/
Phone number
(760) 346-1818
Private party facilities
Small dining room in the bar area that seats up to 16 people.

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Menu

Main

Frog Legs, Sauté Provençale$29.00

Veal Sauté Piccata, Fettuccini Pasta$32.00

The Classic Steak Tartare, Pomme Frite$29.00

Maple Leaf Duck Breast, Orange Sauce$29.00

Braised Beef Bourguignon, Parppadelle Pasta$27.00

Calf's Liver Sauté with Onions$28.00

Creek Stone Rib Eye Steak 14 Ounces, Pomme Frite$36.00

Hanger Steak Shallots, Bordelaise Sauce, Pomme Frite$29.00

Braised Sweetbread, Mushroom$32.00

Organic Chicken Breast Paillarde, Pomme Frite$27.00

Veal Kidney, Mustard Sauce$29.00

Fresh Beef Tongue, Fresh Spinach$29.00

What 1,540 people are saying

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