Cuistot

Name: Cuistot
Address: 72595 El Paseo Ave, Palm Desert, CA, United States, 92260
Telephone: (760) 340-1000
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2877 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

3 Jan 2025

7:30 pm

Booked 12 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
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 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
Website
http://www.cuistotrestaurant.com/
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

Location
72595 El Paseo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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

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Popular dishes

Classic Lyon Style Seafood QuenellesUSD 18.50
in a savory lobster sauce, baked with gruyère
Braised Short Rib RavioliUSD 16.75
cabernet sauvignon reduction, truffle essence, cremini and chanterelle mushrooms
Fresh Beet and Cream Cheese NapoleonUSD 16.50
smoked salmon and horseradish herb vinaigrette
Warm Asparagus with Morel EssenceUSD 20.50
and fresh thyme oil from Chef Bernard's herb garden
Avocado Fan with Warm Goat CheeseUSD 13.75
in a shallot, olive oil and cracked black pepper dressing
Lobster RavioliUSD 20.50
with truffle and chive sauce
Anaheim Chili Stuffed with Goat CheeseUSD 14.75
garlic, tomato, and thyme sauce
Diver Scallops and Maine LobsterUSD 24.75
with phyllo dough over garlic tomato coulis with thyme essence
Beef CarpaccioUSD 18.50
with anchoyade, caperberries, aged parmesan flakes, sea salt, served with a mini arugula salad
A Selection of Four Farm House and Imported Artisian CheesesUSD 14.50
with quince paste, nuts and fruit
Siberian Black Pearl Osetra Caviar
with all the classic condiments
- Market Price

Soups and Salads

Wild Mushroom SoupUSD 15.75
with chives
Homemade Soup of the DayUSD 10.50
Baby Field GreensUSD 9.50
with house dressing
Moderne Caesar SaladUSD 11.50
with grana Padano
Spinach SaladUSD 12.75
with berries, almonds, feta cheese with raspberry vinaigrette
California Caprese SaladUSD 13.75
mozzarella, red heirloom tomatoes, basil, grapefruit, aged balsamic, extra virgin olive oil

Entrées

Grilled Seasonal SeabassUSD 46.50
over basmati rice, ginger, fresh herbs, vinaigrette with daikon sprouts Chinese lettuce salad
Grilled Scottish SalmonUSD 47.50
shallot balsamic vinegar reduction, with fava beans, sugar snap peas, and fingerling potatoes
Imported Dover Sole from the English ChannelUSD 58.75
cooked on the bone, deboned with imported Belgium courgette, haricots vert and Veronique sauce
Farfalle PastaUSD 26.50
fresh tomatoes and basil
Pappardelle PastaUSD 33.50
truffles, morel mushrooms and fava beans
Ditalini Pasta FazoolUSD 31.50
homemade sausage meat, celery, onion, tomato, oregano, white cannellini beans, swiss chard, parmigiano reggiano
Duck BreastUSD 44.50
roasted pink, leg confit with mango ginger and Madeira sauce
Crispy Free Range ChickenUSD 34.75
over aromatic fresh seasonal vegetables and reduced natural juices
Maine Lobster Pot PieUSD 57.50
with fresh garden vegetables and a rich lobster fumet
California Roasted QuailUSD 45.75
stuffed with sweetbreads, creamy black rice in Chablis wine sauce with a side of fresh vegetables
Roasted Rack of LambUSD 49.75
fresh herbs from our garden, reduced lamb jus, a bouquetière of vegetables and gratin dauphinoise
Skillet Roasted Veal ChopUSD 58.75
wild mushroom sauce, roasted garlic, fresh thyme and a bouquetière of vegetables
Grilled Filet of BeefUSD 52.50
aged red wine vinegar sauce, purple shallots, ciboulette, fresh vegetables and gratin dauphinoise
Roasted Rabbit Saddle and LegUSD 39.75
French Basque ragout of braised savoy cabbage and mirepoix tarragon jus
Pork Tenderloin MedallionsUSD 35.50
over steamed spinach with fingerling potatoes, mustard, viognier taragon sauce
Steak FritesUSD 31.50
6.5oz aged New York paver, green beans, and French fries
Classic Cassoulet ToulousainUSD 34.75
lamb, duck, sausage and beans

What 2,877 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

2,877 Reviews

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Eve
VIP
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and atmosphere! The lobster pot pie was amazing. Appetizers were great too. Wonderful outdoor patio.
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John
Vancouver
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
New Year’s Eve dinner for two. Very pleasant room. Decent menu. The lobster ravioli had a very tasty sauce; duck paté resembled turkey dressing. Not so wonderful. I had veal, my wife had steak. Neither came with a sauce, which seemed odd for a fancy French restaurant. Booked as ordered, but boring. Wine list is odd. Very few European offerings. In the absence of a sommelier we guessed at a Cote du Rhone and got lucky. Server had no idea. Overall a pleasant experience, at pretty elevated pricing. Not particularly fancy French, so not sure where all the awards came from.
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Jeff
San Diego
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance and service were great. The main branzino fish course and lobster ravioli appetizer were delicious. I cannot say enough amazing things about the delicious fish. However the portion was a bit too large. The tomato salad appetizer had too much oil dressing. The fruit tart and chocolate cake desserts were very lack luster. An in house pastry chef, smaller main portions, and perhaps four course pre fixe NYE menu would have been better.
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Eva
VIP
Los Angeles
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New Year’s Eve at Cuistot has become a favorite tradition for us and this year did not disappoint! Sitting in the fireplace room is so beautiful and cozy. Fabiola provided amazing service along with every other server last night. The dinner was delicious from the beginning to the end and the wine was excellent. Thank you to everyone at Cuistot for a delightful New Year’s Eve experience!
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peter
VIP
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food, ambiance. Very elegant room, attentive service, and very good food. Thank you for a lovely evening. Dr Dinerman
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Jack
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, the ambiance relaxing and the staff accommodating and friendly. It’s now on my list every time I visit Palm Desert.
CuistotResponded 4 days ago
thank you Jack! Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
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Michael
VIP
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant with incredible choices for a delicious dinner. Staff, especially Adriana and Julian are wonderful
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Anita
Palm Springs
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Front host was a very unfriendly gentleman - made the environment unwelcoming. Food was great, as was our server.
CuistotResponded 6 days ago
Anita, you know that he wasn't unfriendly. You didn't like the fact that there wasn't availability in the dining room that you requested, even though it is clearly stated that rooms are "subject to availability". He even sent you complimentary dessert and champagne for the inconvenience and you couldn't even say thank you. Again, sorry for the disappointment.
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Mel
Los Angeles
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This is one of my favorite restaurants in SoCal, and yet, this Christmas turkey meal was the most horrendous flavorless meal I've ever had in my life. The server, bless his heart, been working there ages, was too frazzled to give us a proper greeting or attention. I am sending my message privately because I don't want my review to negatively impact your restaurant's business. I am very disappointed, but am grateful for the many years of yummy meals.
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Beatrix
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We travel a lot and are foodies so it is meaningful to find a restaurant that surprised us with a really interesting menu, great quality of food and a good bar, and a fabulous setting (booth by the fireplace, with inspiring Christmas decorations.) Great value for a festive experience in what we would consider to be the best restaurant in the area.
CuistotResponded 4 days ago
Thank you Beatrix!
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Cuistot offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 340-1000.

Cuistot is rated 4.7 stars by 2877 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

3 Jan 2025

7:30 pm

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.cuistotrestaurant.com/
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

Cuistot

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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Wild Mushroom Soup

Pork Tenderloin Medallions

Steak Frites

Appetizers

Classic Lyon Style Seafood QuenellesUSD 18.50

Braised Short Rib RavioliUSD 16.75

Fresh Beet and Cream Cheese NapoleonUSD 16.50

Warm Asparagus with Morel EssenceUSD 20.50

Avocado Fan with Warm Goat CheeseUSD 13.75

Lobster RavioliUSD 20.50

Anaheim Chili Stuffed with Goat CheeseUSD 14.75

Diver Scallops and Maine LobsterUSD 24.75

Beef CarpaccioUSD 18.50

A Selection of Four Farm House and Imported Artisian CheesesUSD 14.50

Siberian Black Pearl Osetra Caviar

Soups and Salads

Wild Mushroom SoupUSD 15.75

Homemade Soup of the DayUSD 10.50

Baby Field GreensUSD 9.50

Moderne Caesar SaladUSD 11.50

Spinach SaladUSD 12.75

California Caprese SaladUSD 13.75

Entrées

Grilled Seasonal SeabassUSD 46.50

Grilled Scottish SalmonUSD 47.50

Imported Dover Sole from the English ChannelUSD 58.75

Farfalle PastaUSD 26.50

Pappardelle PastaUSD 33.50

Ditalini Pasta FazoolUSD 31.50

Duck BreastUSD 44.50

Crispy Free Range ChickenUSD 34.75

Maine Lobster Pot PieUSD 57.50

California Roasted QuailUSD 45.75

Roasted Rack of LambUSD 49.75

Skillet Roasted Veal ChopUSD 58.75

Grilled Filet of BeefUSD 52.50

Roasted Rabbit Saddle and LegUSD 39.75

Pork Tenderloin MedallionsUSD 35.50

Steak FritesUSD 31.50

Classic Cassoulet ToulousainUSD 34.75

Overall ratings and reviews

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Make a booking

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