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Café Des Beaux-Arts, Palm Desert, CA

Café Des Beaux-Arts

4.7
4.7
2275 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Come and savor French-Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Palm Desert. Enjoy a truly wonderful dining experience on our patio. You'll love our extraordinary food at affordable prices. No reservations taken for small parties at lunch or breakfast time, just come on in and we'll accommodate you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon, Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 am Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 346-0669
  • Website
    http://www.cafedesbeauxarts.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Alfonso Fong
  • Location
    73-640 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Area
    Palm Desert
  • Cross Street
    Larkspur
  • Parking details
    Large parking lot directly behind the restaurant and parking available on the street as well.
  • Entertainment
    Jazz in the Bar from 6:00-9:00pm on Wednesday and Fridays during season.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,275 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Des Beaux-Arts is a charming French restaurant located on El Paseo in Palm Desert, known for its "sublime" ambiance and "wonderful" cuisine. Guests rave about the "delicious" food and "excellent" service, with highlights including the grilled salmon, French onion soup, and prix fixe menus. Despite occasional critiques about pricing or climate control, it remains a "favorite" choice for locals and visitors alike, offering a true Parisian café experience in the heart of California.

2,275 Reviews

  1. Gibraltar

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delight. Welcoming team, lovely ambiance, and excellent food. We will be back soon.

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  2. Vicki

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had friends from out of town and they loved it! French onion soup and spinach salad are two of my favorites!

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  3. Sue

    Detroit

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were outstanding. I find the quality to be very consistent which is why we keep coming back

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  4. John

    Palm Springs

    185 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    185 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our #1 favorite everyday desert restaurant. Food is always perfectly prepared. The wait staff is superb and treats you like family. Bill, the GM is fantastic. What an amazing place for us.

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  5. Robert

    New York City

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food can be a bit uneven based on multiple visits with some plates being great and others average, but service is always excellent in a pretty noisy dining room.

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  6. Jonas

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    This had to be one of the worst dining experiences ever. The food was inedible. They seem to have a new PR person and the message was that it’s improved. Don’t believe it. Horrible experience.

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  7. Mike

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, great menu, and excellent food. I go every time I visit Palm Desert.

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  8. Michelle

    New York City

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our meals at the Cafe Love the French Onion soup .

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  9. Fredric

    Palm Springs

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always get top service….tasty food and good drinks here. Our go to fun place for dinner with friends.

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  10. Susan

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WE arrived early and were seated immediately. We had a light dinner because we were dining late. The food was so delicious. This was not our first time and our favorite French restaurant in the desert. We love eating there.

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FAQs

Café Des Beaux-Arts offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 346-0669.

Café Des Beaux-Arts is rated 4.7 stars by 2275 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Café Des Beaux-Arts

73-640 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Larkspur
  • Area
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon, Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 am Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Large parking lot directly behind the restaurant and parking available on the street as well.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alfonso Fong
  • Entertainment
    Jazz in the Bar from 6:00-9:00pm on Wednesday and Fridays during season.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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