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Cuistot, Palm Desert, CA

Cuistot

4.7
4.7
2867 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • It's a warm & toasty Christmas Eve Dinner!

    USD 103.00 per person

    24 Dec 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
  • Ring in the New Year desert style!

    USD 145.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate the New Year, New York time but California style! Amazing 4 course dinner in Chef Bernard's French farmhouse setting. What could be more special?
    Ring in the New Year desert style! photo

What 2,867 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Romantic

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cuistot offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food and great service." Guests rave about the delicious flavors, attentive staff, and the presence of "Chef Bernard," who adds a personal touch. The warm ambiance in the "charming fireplace room" and the terrace's beauty enhance the culinary journey.

2,867 Reviews
  1. Conrad

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an delicious Anniversary dinner here Saturday night!

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  2. Nevart

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection, truly! We sat fireside, enjoyed an absolutely delicious meal: appetizers, entrees, and desserts! Cocktails were shook to perfection and we had a glorious bottle of wine. The lobster ravioli and soups were to die for as were the specials. But the desserts! Fortunately, we were celebrating a birthday so indulged in THREE desserts and no one regretted a single bite.
    CuistotResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Nevart, thank you for taking the time to write a review. So glad you enjoyed the evening. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

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  3. Jayne

    Palm Springs

    83 reviews

    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful dining experience! The holiday decorations made everything so lovely. The cuisine was perfect, and our server, Adriana, was outstanding. It is one of our favorite dining destinations in the desert.

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  4. Kathleen

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Fireplace Room is always wonderful. The holiday decor was beautiful last night. Our server was lovely.

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  5. Nancy

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    There was a large private party that was very loud. It took 40 minutes to get our first drink. The waiter said it was difficult to get through the crowd to the bar. They obviously needed more bartenders and waiters. The service was sorely lacking!

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  6. Erin Alexandra

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was nice to have a warm and inviting place to celebrate Thanksgiving however, the food was just so so for the price. What made the experience worthwhile was the kind and genuine service from staff and servers.

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  7. Darci

    VIP

    Seattle

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely thanksgiving dinner. Very expensive for family of 6 with wine!

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  8. dean

    VIP

    Central Coast

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, great food, excellent service!! What a Thanksgiving dinner!! We will do this again.

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  9. Maryann

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Thank you for a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner and wonderful service and ambiance. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

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  10. ANTHONY

    VIP

    San Francisco

    100 reviews

    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Bernard's dinners are very special. He is a gem to our desert. We are so lucky to have Cuistot!

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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 2867 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 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).
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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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