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Cuistot, Palm Desert, CA

Cuistot

4.7
4.7
2852 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Californian, French American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 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

Experiences

  • Gourmet on a Budget

    Oct 10, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
    Fabulous 3-Course dinner for $75! Whether you dine in the famous Fireplace Room, Atrium, on the Terrace or the in BarCelona you will transported to somewhere far far away! 3 appetizers, 3 entreé & 3 desert choices. Menu items also available ala carte.
    Gourmet on a Budget Photo
  • It's A Thanksgiving Feast

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    Come and join our Cuistot family for a fabulous 4 course Thanksgiving Dinner. (Sorry, our regular dinner menu is NOT available). Salmon & Celery Root Salad, Carrot Ginger Soup, Farfalle Pasta, or Caesar Salad. Entreés include; Roasted Free range Turkey, English Cut New York Sirloin; Grilled seasonal Seabass or Homemade Fresh Vegetable Ravioli. Dessert!! Flourless Chocolate Cake; Susan Dervieux's Famous Ohio Pumpkin Pie; Cuistot Vanilla & Chocolate Sundae or fresh Trio of Sorbet.
    It's A Thanksgiving Feast Photo
  • It's a warm & toasty Christmas Eve Dinner!

    $103.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Come bring your family & join ours for a Christmas Eve dinner like no other! Chef Bernard's beautiful French farmhouse setting with vaulted beamed ceilings and a 30 foot fireplace will put you in the mood for the start of a fabulous desert holiday. Amazing 4 course dinner with all the trimmings. And, an extensive, award winning wine list to complete your evening.
    It's a warm & toasty Christmas Eve Dinner! Photo

What 2,852 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Ambiance

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Innovative

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Neighborhood gem

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for fine wines

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Romantic

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Good for special occasions

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Ambiance

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Innovative

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Neighborhood gem

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for fine wines

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Romantic

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cuistot offers a refined dining experience with "exceptional flavors" and attentive service. Guests rave about the "fabulous" Napa Valley Wine Dinner and diverse Restaurant Week menu. The "quiet" ambiance and outdoor patio provide an inviting setting. While some dishes may not meet expectations, the overall experience is "absolutely outstanding."

2,852 Reviews
  1. EileenMG

    Chicago

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Am awesome dining experience & Birthday celebration 🍾

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  2. Lauren

    Portland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed everything! My partner and I sat in a booth in the Fireplace room, which turned out to be ideal. A warm room with great energy from the other happy guests. Our waitress was super helpful with her recommendations and sincere desire for us to order and fully enjoy our meal and experience. We 100% enjoyed! The food, wine, the waitstaff all were 5-Star and provided great leftovers the next day too (too much to eat it all!). Highly recommend!

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  3. Sandra Wilder

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very charming fireplace room and the bar is a favorite place to dine. Hamburgers are a favorite go-to there. I don't know how a restaurant can run out of hamburgers when they only serve them in the bar and there was hardly anyone in there, but they did. The meatloaf and the 1 hamburger they did have left were both too salty. The asparagus is delicious as is the sauce but too much sauce. I like this place very much but they need to pay attention to details. I recommend it; I've gone there for years. It's a classic desert restaurant and I want it to remain so. Heads up Chef!

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  4. Marysia

    Palm Springs

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far the best restaurant in the valley! This is the place for all who like to DINE (not just eat and run). The setting is elegant, service impeccable, food exquisite.

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  5. Robert

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was okay, but the service was awful. Noise level was unbearable

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  6. Libby

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you like classic French cooking, this is the place for you. Pricey but worth it!

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  7. Frank

    Central Coast

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Fair prices. Excellent service. What else is there to like? Answer: Chef Bernard. A real culinary winner!

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  8. Robert

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love our server Adrianna. She brings a lot to the total experience

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  9. PHILIP

    Palm Springs

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great. couldn't be any better great food and great service

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  10. Marty

    Palm Springs

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cuistot is wonderful. Always an enjoyable experience. And the food is terrific. Also, last night was extra special because our server (Angelina) was outstanding.

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FAQs

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

Cuistot is rated 4.7 stars by 2852 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 16 times today
Experiences are available.

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 5:00 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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