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La Quinta Cliffhouse, La Quinta, CA

La Quinta Cliffhouse

4.6
4.6
7953 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 51 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
From the moment you approach the La Quinta Cliffhouse you are surrounded by the dramatic sights and sounds of this desert destination. Jutting from a massive rock outcropping above the desert floor the La Quinta Cliffhouse is renowned for its spectacular views across the valley and providing a lively, casual destination to enjoy a menu of American classics with innovative preparations focused on premium steaks and seafood at great prices. The menu highlights vibrant flavors from the valley along with a generous selection of fresh fish and seafood. The wine list has been thoughtfully chosen to complement the food and provide reasonably priced selections including rare and limited bottles.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sunset Dinner Special Daily 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 360-5991
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    With multiple spaces both indoors and outdoors to choose from, let the culinary team at La Quinta Cliffhouse make your event special. We have a variety of menues already set to choose from, or we can custom design what your palate desires. Please email Brittany@LaQuintaCliffhouse.com for a welcome packet and to begin planning your special event
  • Private party contact
    Brittany McCoy: (760) 360-5991
  • Neighbourhood
    La Quinta
  • Cross Street
    Washington Street
  • Parking details
    Self Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,953 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Most Booked

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Quinta Cliffhouse offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "delicious food" and a "great atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "beautiful location." The "sunset meal" is a highlight, offering great value. While some found the service inconsistent, many praise the "attentive staff" and "memorable celebrations."

7,953 Reviews
  1. Erin

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last night, my husband and I celebrated New Year’s Eve with the special holiday menu at La Quinta Cliffhouse, and it was an unforgettable dining experience. The evening began with a beautifully crafted tartlet of smoked trout and trout eggs—a perfect balance of smoky and savory flavors. The second course featured exceptional crab cakes and velvety veal cannelloni, both expertly prepared and full of rich flavors. For the main course, I enjoyed a perfectly cooked filet mignon accompanied by roasted carrots and creamy mashed potatoes. The flavors were classic yet elevated, with every component complementing the others seamlessly. My husband chose the surf and turf, which included an Australian wagyu steak strip and a cold-water lobster tail, paired with roasted carrots and crispy potatoes. He was absolutely thrilled with the tender steak and the sweet, succulent lobster. To cap off the evening, we indulged in a decadent chocolate tartlet with raspberry mousse. The dessert was a masterpiece—a flawless combination of deep chocolate richness and bright, tangy raspberry. Every dish was stunning, both in presentation and taste. The attention to detail in the menu and the quality of ingredients truly stood out. We can’t wait to return to La Quinta Cliffhouse for another exceptional dining experience.
    La Quinta CliffhouseResponded 1 day ago
    We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed spending New Years Eve with us! Thank you for celebrating at Cliffhouse, we look forward to hosting future celebrations with you. Cheers!

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  2. R M

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    That was the worst meal ever presented at a NYE Prix Fixe dinner. Who serves mashed potatoes at a prefix New Year’s Eve dinner? Who serves carrots thrown onto the plate with no garnishment on the plate whatsoever? It was by far so bad that I probably won’t be coming back again. Especially not for the price and the quality. of a New Year’s Eve dinner. You should be ashamed to have made that presentation of food especially with a new chef !
    La Quinta CliffhouseResponded 1 day ago
    I am so sorry to hear you did not enjoy our NYE Dinner offerings. We always want to know how our guests feel about their experience dining with us, so we appreciate you taking the time to let us know your thoughts. I am going to reach out to you directly to discuss further.

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  3. Olivia

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience dining at the Cliffhouse! I have Celiac disease and the chef was deliberate in making sure that I was safely fed (including making a personalized gluten free starter that was not offered on the pre-fixed menu!) - thank you very much for your kind hospitality, care, and attention to detail.
    La Quinta CliffhouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for entrusting us to make you a gluten-free meal! We want everyone to have the best dining experience at Cliffhouse, regardless of any food allergies and sensitivities, so I am so pleased to hear we were able to do this for you. Cheers!

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  4. Michelle

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great New Years Eve dinner at The Cliffhouse. Perfect way to ring in 2025!

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  5. Christine

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was absolutely delicious! Everything cooked and presented beautifully! The filet was fork tender and a very generous piece, swordfish was grilled perfectly and sea bass was delicious! Crab cake was fresh and everyone enjoyed their very generous salads! Desserts were delicious! Our server was delightful and the whole experience was great!
    La Quinta CliffhouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for choosing us at La Quinta Cliffhouse to prepare you a delicious meal and for leaving your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed our cuisine, and hope to have the opportunity to do so again. Cheers!

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  6. Lorrie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were amazing! Will definitely stop on our next visit!!
    La Quinta CliffhouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for recognizing our excellent staff here at La Quinta Cliffhouse! We are very lucky to have a team of the very best people, and it means so much to hear our brand of hospitality made your evening special.

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  7. Diane

    VIP

    New York City

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent choice for special New Years Eve dinner. We went early to avoid crowds. Service and food was excellent. Very good selection of specialty cocktails and wine. I gave it 4 stars because we did not realize there was fixed price 99 per person menu. However the menu gave lots of choices and food was excellent. We would do it again.
    La Quinta CliffhouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for celebrating NYE with us! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your celebratory meal at Cliffhouse. Cheers!

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  8. Marney

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous!! Our first time there and we were thrilled!! From the moment we got there and saw the beautiful lit up restaurant, we knew we had chosen a great place. There’s a beautiful patio that in warmer times, we would love to sit out there. It was cozy with the fire place! Inside we were seated next to the indoor fireplace, which was just lovely with a Christmas tree right beside it.  Andy was fabulous as our server;very attentive and helpful with our selections. We are in Palm Desert visiting from Riverside and will certainly come back! The pork chop and crab pasta were delicious and the spring salad was so fresh and filling!! The calamari…the best!!!
    La Quinta CliffhouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for recognizing our excellent staff here at La Quinta Cliffhouse! We are very lucky to have a team of the very best people, and it means so much to hear our brand of hospitality made your evening special.

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  9. Christopher

    VIP

    Naples

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Enjoy this venue but once the food had been served the service disappears and wait for extras and bill was frustrating.
    La Quinta CliffhouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did! We appreciate the feedback as it helps us learn from our mistakes and do our best to always put our best foot forward. We hope to have you back so we can provide a better experience!

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  10. Jeff

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely an amazing experience. This is an absolute must go if you’re visiting Palm Springs top-notch food, top-notch service, top-notch ambience it is a complete package of experience dining. 
    La Quinta CliffhouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for the kind words. This means so much to us, as we at La Quinta Cliffhouse strive to consistently provide experiences like this. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know we did a good job, and hope to see you again soon!

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La Quinta Cliffhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 7953 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 51 times today
Google Map for La Quinta Cliffhouse

78-250 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA 92253

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Washington Street
  • Neighbourhood
    La Quinta
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sunset Dinner Special Daily 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Self Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 360-5991
  • Private party facilities
    With multiple spaces both indoors and outdoors to choose from, let the culinary team at La Quinta Cliffhouse make your event special. We have a variety of menues already set to choose from, or we can custom design what your palate desires. Please email Brittany@LaQuintaCliffhouse.com for a welcome packet and to begin planning your special event
  • Private party contact
    Brittany McCoy: (760) 360-5991
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