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Le Vallauris, Palm Springs, CA

Le Vallauris

4.6
4.6
5208 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Established in the heart of Palm Springs at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, Le Vallauris has been one of the highest rated restaurants in the Coachella Valley since its inception in 1973. The exquisite cuisine at Le Vallauris is prepared by Executive Chef, Gabriel Morales, Award winning Angeleno Chef who has replaced the long time Chef Jean Paul Laire as he retired in 2024. The Historic Landmark was built in 1927 as a home for the Roberson family, who managed Palm Springs' first hotel, The Desert Inn. Many grand parties were held in the house for guests such as Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong and many more. Later on, when the restaurant was established it became a favourite place for Presidents and the Hollywood elite, and local socialites.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 325-5059
  • Website
    http://www.sohohouse.com/restaurants/le-vallauris
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gabriel Morales
  • Catering
    Coming Soon...
  • Private party facilities
    Le Vallauris has 2 inside dining rooms for private parties each one with a capacity for up to 50 persons. The Patio can also be used on a "buy out" basis for up to 150 persons and a tree shaded Gazebo is available for up to 100 guests. These facilities are able to use an array of "prix fixe" menus.
  • Location
    385 West Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Cross street
    S Cahuilla Rd. and N Museum Dr.
  • Parking details
    Le Vallauris proposes Valet Parking operated by a third party.The suggested fee is $4 per car.
  • Entertainment
    Le Vallauris has a pianist in the bar.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Appetizer

  • Kolikof Ossetra Caviar$125.00

    • Kolikof Tripple Zero Caviar$165.00

      • Kolikof Golden Ossetra Caviar$195.00

        • Oyster Of The Day

          (Seven or eight)

          • SOU DU JOUR

            • Maine Lobster Salad$30.00

              exotic medley, passion fruit dressing, asparagus, avocado, baby frisse

              • House Smoked Salmon$22.00

                condiments, toast

                • Raw Seared Ahi Tuna$25.00

                  sesame crust with seaweed, cucumber and avocado salad, ginger dressing

                  • Crunchy Boston Scallops$27.00

                    green apple vinaigrette baby frisée & carrot julienne salad

                    • HAMACHI SASHIMI$28.00

                      Green Onion | Yuzu Kosho Dressing | Mango Jalapeno Sorbet

                      • Escargots$19.00

                        Classic garlic butter

                        • PORT WINE DUCK LIVER MOUSSE$25.00

                          Haricot Vert | Endive Salad Raspberry Dressing

                          • BACKED MARINATED BUCHERON GOAT CHEESE$19.00

                            Rustic Toast | Red Beet Salad | Raspberry Dressing

                            • STUFFED BARTLETT PEAR WITH ROQUEFORT & WALNUT$19.00

                              Baby Frisée | Endive | Walnut Dressing

                              • HEIRLOOM TOMATO$25.00

                                Tomato Basil Sorbet | Basil | Olive Oil | Shallot

                                Main Course

                                • MAINE LOBSTER RAVIOLIS$46.00

                                  Basil Bisque | Claws & Knuckles

                                  • SAUTEED MAINE LOBSTER VANILLA BUTTER$68.00

                                    Corn Lobster Bisque

                                    • GRILLED SCOTTISH SALMON$46.00

                                      Honey Lemon | Green Pepper | Corn | Spicy Infused Olive Oil | Farm Vegetables

                                      • ALASKAN HALIBUT$51.00

                                        Blood Orange Raspberry Infused Olive OIL | Braised Rainbow Carrot & Asparagus

                                        • ROASTED RACK OF LAMB$52.00

                                          Mustard Herbs & Breadcrumbs Crust | Au Jus | Ratatouille | Potato Croquette

                                          • MEDAILLON VEAL FILET$50.00

                                            Potato | Truffle Mascarpone Raviolis | Fresh Sweet Peas | Port Wine Veal Jus

                                            • BEEF FILET$62.00

                                              Balsamic Reduction | Onion Marmalade | Gratin Dauphinois | Haricot Vert

                                              • ROASTED HALF DUCK$49.00

                                                Cherry Sauce | Pomme Anna | Spinach

                                                • BRAISED BEEF CHEEKS$42.00

                                                  mashed potato and sautéed spinach

                                                  • VEGETARIAN RAVIOLIS$34.00

                                                    Basil Tomato Coulis | Asparagus & Market Vegetables

                                                    Last updated: November 6, 2024

                                                    What 5,208 people are saying

                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                    4.6
                                                    4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                    • 4.6Food
                                                    • 4.6Service
                                                    • 4.8Ambience
                                                    • 4.2Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                                      Romantic

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                                      Romantic

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Le Vallauris offers a "charming patio" and "amazing food" with a "superb" dining experience. The "attentive staff" and "impeccable service" create a "wonderful" atmosphere. Known for its "exquisite" French cuisine, it features standout dishes like the "Grand Marnier soufflé" and "sautéed lobster." Perfect for special occasions, it's a "gem in Palm Springs."

                                                    5,209 Reviews

                                                    1. Allan

                                                      Palm Springs2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined today

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Menu full of great choices. Food was delicious and well presented . Service was consistent, but not intrusive. A great dining experience. Expensive, but very much worth it.

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                                                    2. Sagehen VIP

                                                      Los Angeles23 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Lovely evening .. third time the charm.. the last two times it was raining .. this time was able to enjoy the patio between raindrops .. worth the wait..

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                                                    3. Ken

                                                      London7 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Another wonderful evening at this iconic restaurant. Excellent food and service!

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                                                    4. Sharon VIP

                                                      Portland3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Raymond our waiter was outstanding and introduced us to incredible food options we normally would not have considered. Excellent service!

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                                                    5. John VIP

                                                      Palm Springs31 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Treated like royalty! Order the soufflé! Enjoyed the I/2 duck!

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                                                    6. Sweetcin

                                                      Palm Springs21 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      We had a lovely dinner. A little slow on getting things requested, but not terrible. Food was excellent! Had to request a different table, but request was handled nicely.

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                                                    7. Cherie VIP

                                                      Orange County4 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Le Vallauris is one of our favorite restaurants in the desert. We have never been disappointed yet. The food was delicious. The service was good. We felt our waitress was attentive to the needs of our guest who was gluten free. Overall, a great dining experience although expensive.

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                                                    8. Jessica VIP

                                                      New Orleans10 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Always a wonderful experience dining at Le Vallauris. A must visit for every trip we take to PS.

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                                                    9. AmyR VIP

                                                      New York City2 reviews

                                                      2.0

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                      2. Food 2
                                                      3. Service 1
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      Service was extra slow. Food was okay but had immediate stomach ache for rest of the day before getting sick from lunch.

                                                      1 person found this helpful

                                                    10. susans VIP

                                                      Toronto9 reviews

                                                      1.0

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                      2. Food 3
                                                      3. Service 1
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Worst service ever. Waited 20 minutes for someone to come say hello. :30 minutes for appetizers which were wrong another :30 for main courses. Food was fine but service was abominable and they didn’t even seem to care

                                                      1 person found this helpful

                                                    FAQs

                                                    Le Vallauris is rated 4.6 stars by 5208 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 44 times today
                                                    Google Map for Le Vallauris

                                                    385 West Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

                                                    Dining areas

                                                    Additional information

                                                    • Cross street
                                                      S Cahuilla Rd. and N Museum Dr.
                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                      Palm Springs
                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                      Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
                                                    • Price
                                                      $50 and over
                                                    • Cuisines
                                                      French, Mediterranean, Californian
                                                    • Dining style
                                                      Casual Elegant
                                                    • Dress code
                                                      Smart Casual
                                                    • Parking details
                                                      Le Vallauris proposes Valet Parking operated by a third party.The suggested fee is $4 per car.
                                                    • Payment options
                                                      AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                    • Executive chef
                                                      Gabriel Morales
                                                    • Entertainment
                                                      Le Vallauris has a pianist in the bar.
                                                    • Additional
                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                    • Website
                                                      http://www.sohohouse.com/restaurants/le-vallauris
                                                    • Phone number
                                                      (760) 325-5059
                                                    • Catering
                                                      Coming Soon...
                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                      Le Vallauris has 2 inside dining rooms for private parties each one with a capacity for up to 50 persons. The Patio can also be used on a "buy out" basis for up to 150 persons and a tree shaded Gazebo is available for up to 100 guests. These facilities are able to use an array of "prix fixe" menus.

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