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Wildest Restaurant + Bar, Palm Desert, CA

Wildest Restaurant + Bar

4.5
4.5
1348 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Additional seating options
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Our philosophy is to attempt to source wild-caught fish, local pasture-raised poultry and grass-fed poultry, as well as plant-based meals that promise to be flavorful options to those who choose to eat meat-free. We offer allergen sensitive options for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut and seed free. Whenever possible we strive to offerproducts without hormones and steroids and the restaurant strives to be cruelty free and to supports local organic, biodynamic and sustainable farms. Provisions not made in house will be sourced from the coolest epicureans. Health conscious casual fine dine in a beautiful setting with live entertainment nightly. Indoor/outdoor dining. Palm Spring's Life best new restaurant and Wine Spectator award winner. GREAT FOOD, GREAT DRINKS, and a GREAT TIME!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 636-0441
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Trilby Tatro
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross street
    Monterey/El Paseo
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,348 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Innovative

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Healthy

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for fine wines

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Californian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Innovative

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Healthy

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for fine wines

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wildest Restaurant + Bar in Palm Desert is a culinary gem, offering an "amazing" menu with a wide range of vegetarian, vegan, and meat options. The "wonderful" service and "lovely" ambiance create an inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the creative dishes and live music, making it a must-visit for a memorable dining experience.
1,348 Reviews
  1. trisha

    VIP

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Wildest has some work to do. We arrived a little early for our reservation and the owner asked us to wait at the bar even though the place was nearly empty. We sat at the bar and were immediately given two glasses of water. Nice but strange. We ordered wine and then were immediately seated. The waiter came over and told us he was just seated three tables at once and asked if we’d mind waiting since we already had our wine. Again we didn’t mind but why ask? And why tell us that? When he did come to take our order he was visibly irritated with our questions about various items. Wanted us to order faster. Kept looking behind him because he seemed worried about his other tables. A place like this, with a big menu, calls for the waiter to explain the small plates vs entrees, etc. When our first course arrived, a grilled artichoke and beet salad, the artichoke was cut in half and on its back. We had to flip it around to get to it. Then it was not cooked enough-hard and inedible really. I ordered the fish if the day, sea bass. It was on the plate on its side with the black skin facing me. I thought it was burned until I flipped it over and saw it was just the bottom of the fish. It was overcooked and dry. Also the menu said it was served on a butternut squash purée but there was just a thin layer of orange on the bottom, barely enough to serve as a sauce let alone a starch. Finally, the space is heavy with wallpaper and thick glass lighting and the eating area is connected to the bar. When we left a musician was setting up in the bar. There should be separation or it should be one room. It seems like it’s trying to be both a nightclub and a restaurant. Unfortunately right now it’s neither of those. Love the owners’ story and he was very engaging. Unfortunately I think he underestimated the work and experience it takes to run a great restaurant.

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  2. Scott

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I'm a vegetarian and have been searching for restaurants that offer vegan options. I ordered the oyster fried chicken and it was delicious. I will definitely dine here again.

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  3. Czarina

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything is great - food is amazing! Cocktail drinks I had called Paradise , I’ll give it an A! Service is also an A+, they all know what there doing there! Super recommended ;)

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  4. Diane

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner at Wildest! I love their menu that appeals to both those with dietary restrictions (gluten free or vegan) and the carnivores in our group. And beautifully prepared. Keisha D performed in the bar which added to the atmosphere. Our server Patricia was amongst the best we’ve ever had. The small plates were divine - cauliflower, avocado tacos and squash blossoms)

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  5. Joseph

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, service! Can’t wait to dine here again!

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  6. Graham

    VIP

    Seattle

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food if you prefer vegetarian. Expensive however, so have yourself ready for a decent bill. The wine list was ridiculously expensive.

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  7. sabrina

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We reserved and paid for the New Year’s Eve prefix dinner with our six friends the waitress upon serving champagne to us,spilled the glass all over my husband pants and broke several glasses by our table  we asked for broccoli instead of spinach and we’re charged an extra six dollars that should’ve been waived for the soaking pants throughout the dinner. They were supposed to have live entertainment which they did. It started late. It was the loudest weirdest, duo, terrible music terrible. Sound nothing that you would expect on New Year’s Eve. Not a cool vibe at all the restaurant  cleared out quickly. I can say our waitress did give us one good tip to go to libations for live music and dancing, which we did much more fun than the wildest. They played the kind of music you wanna dance to and a much more fun vibe very disappointed it could’ve been a great night how they brought in good entertainment. I don’t know what they were thinking. The music was too loud terrible vocals and choice of songs not fun but we had good company so we made it fun and then we left we didn’t leave a tip. Also, I have to say my girlfriend‘s panty hose got torn because the table had a sharp edge so between the torn pantyhose and the soaking wet pants and a mediocre food the steak was very chewy but what do you expect on New Year’s Eve? I guess food is just mediocre. Will pass next year and go somewhere else

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  8. Wendy

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was beautiful. The food not so much. Steak was riddled with cartilage and fat, thus very little edible meat. The entertainment promoted for New Years Eve was live music and seating was in the bar. We expected more of a dinner theater set up from the ads So disappointing.

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  9. Cindy

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    It was advertised for music at 8 and no music until 9:30. We arrived at 7:30. The service was very slow and took 45 minutes between each course. Food came out cold.

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  10. Fotini

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was exquisite!!! It’s hard being a vegan in this town!!’ Thank you so much for a lovely meal

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FAQs

Wildest Restaurant + Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 636-0441.

Wildest Restaurant + Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 1348 OpenTable diners.

Wildest Restaurant + Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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Google Map for Wildest Restaurant + Bar

72990 El Paseo Ste 3, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Monterey/El Paseo
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Trilby Tatro
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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