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Le Vallauris, Palm Springs, CA

Le Vallauris

4.7
4.7
5053 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 35 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
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, Jean-Paul Lair, who has graced the restaurant for over 25 years. 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 favorite place for Presidents and the Hollywood elite, and local socialites.

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  • 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
    Jean Paul Lair
  • 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
  • Area
    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, 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 CaviarUSD 125.00

    • Kolikof Tripple Zero CaviarUSD 165.00

      • Kolikof Golden Ossetra CaviarUSD 195.00

        • Oyster Of The Day

          (Seven or eight)

          • SOU DU JOUR

            • Maine Lobster SaladUSD 30.00

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

              • House Smoked SalmonUSD 22.00

                condiments, toast

                • Raw Seared Ahi TunaUSD 25.00

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

                  • Crunchy Boston ScallopsUSD 27.00

                    green apple vinaigrette baby frisée & carrot julienne salad

                    • HAMACHI SASHIMIUSD 28.00

                      Green Onion | Yuzu Kosho Dressing | Mango Jalapeno Sorbet

                      • EscargotsUSD 19.00

                        Classic garlic butter

                        • PORT WINE DUCK LIVER MOUSSEUSD 25.00

                          Haricot Vert | Endive Salad Raspberry Dressing

                          • BACKED MARINATED BUCHERON GOAT CHEESEUSD 19.00

                            Rustic Toast | Red Beet Salad | Raspberry Dressing

                            • STUFFED BARTLETT PEAR WITH ROQUEFORT & WALNUTUSD 19.00

                              Baby Frisée | Endive | Walnut Dressing

                              • HEIRLOOM TOMATOUSD 25.00

                                Tomato Basil Sorbet | Basil | Olive Oil | Shallot

                                Main Course

                                • MAINE LOBSTER RAVIOLISUSD 46.00

                                  Basil Bisque | Claws & Knuckles

                                  • SAUTEED MAINE LOBSTER VANILLA BUTTERUSD 68.00

                                    Corn Lobster Bisque

                                    • GRILLED SCOTTISH SALMONUSD 46.00

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

                                      • ALASKAN HALIBUTUSD 51.00

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

                                        • ROASTED RACK OF LAMBUSD 52.00

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

                                          • MEDAILLON VEAL FILETUSD 50.00

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

                                            • BEEF FILETUSD 62.00

                                              Balsamic Reduction | Onion Marmalade | Gratin Dauphinois | Haricot Vert

                                              • ROASTED HALF DUCKUSD 49.00

                                                Cherry Sauce | Pomme Anna | Spinach

                                                • BRAISED BEEF CHEEKSUSD 42.00

                                                  mashed potato and sautéed spinach

                                                  • VEGETARIAN RAVIOLISUSD 34.00

                                                    Basil Tomato Coulis | Asparagus & Market Vegetables

                                                    Last updated: 6 November 2024

                                                    What 5,053 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
                                                    • 4.9Ambience
                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                                      Best Ambience

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                                      Great for outdoor dining

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                                      Romantic

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                                      Best Ambience

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                                      Great for outdoor dining

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                                      Romantic

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Le Vallauris offers a "magical" dining experience in Palm Springs, featuring "exquisite food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about its "beautiful outdoor courtyard" under 50-year-old Ficus trees, creating a "romantic" ambiance. The menu is varied and "creative," with standout dishes like the lobster ravioli and soufflés. Perfect for special occasions!

                                                    5,054 Reviews

                                                    1. James

                                                      Palm Springs

                                                      32 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      32 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      We love dining here. Last night we both had the beef cheeks, which were delicious. The crispy scallops were also good. Thank you Raymond for the recommendation! I had a wonderful crème brûlée for dessert while my husband enjoyed the chocolate pots de crème. Service was excellent. Give. What other restaurants are charging these days, this place is a good value.

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                                                    2. LeeAnn

                                                      Palm Springs

                                                      11 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      11 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      We had a lovely dinner on the beautiful outdoor patio. With the heaters, the temperature was perfect! Food and service were exceptional.

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                                                    3. Tijana

                                                      Orange County

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      3.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 2
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Food very average and overpriced. Too many servers so confusion over what guests actually ordered or needed. Great ambience in gazebo tho’

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                                                    4. teri

                                                      Denver

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      We had a lovely evening celebrating my husband’s birthday. Nick and Linda were wonderfully attentive. The food was delicious as always
                                                      Le VallaurisResponded 5 days ago
                                                      Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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                                                    5. Catherine

                                                      San Antonio

                                                      51 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      51 reviews

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Our meal was excellent, as always! The mushroom soup was amazing - if they have it, get it! The Caesar salad had a lovely spice to it and was crisp and crunchy. The lamb was perfectly cooked, as was the filet. We opted to share the Grand Mariner soufflé and were surprised at how light it was - not always a good thing as a soufflé should have a little bit of weight to it, but it was very good and not grainy at all.
                                                      Le VallaurisResponded 5 days ago
                                                      Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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                                                    6. Dave

                                                      Phoenix

                                                      11 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      11 reviews

                                                      Dined on 13 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      MARK was our excellent server. Very impeccable and knowledgeable. He enthralled us with the history of the restaurant and of course, his knowledge of the delicious meals. Linda, his table attendant was always smiling and welcoming. Ask for Chef Gabe's puff potato pillows of goodness ... you won't be disappointed!
                                                      Le VallaurisResponded on 14 November 2024
                                                      Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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                                                    7. Monique

                                                      New York City

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      Dined on 13 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      This restaurant is truly a treasure and a gift to the Palm Springs area. The service was exceptional and the atmosphere is festive and beautiful.  I pre-organized a birthday dinner with the manager and they were extremely helpful preparing a special cake for our party and pre-ordering the wines. Highly recommend.!!!
                                                      Le VallaurisResponded on 14 November 2024
                                                      Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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                                                    8. Nicolas

                                                      Palm Springs

                                                      34 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      2.0

                                                      34 reviews

                                                      Dined on 13 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                      2. Food 2
                                                      3. Service 2
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Ain’t what it used to be. Menu boards gone to flimsy paper. Sommelier not familiar with featured French wine. Rack of lamb over cooked. Waiter had no charm. $6 parking fee. Bar would not give change for a $10. Music distracting and too loud. Just not the class it used to be over the forty years we have dined there. Last time!

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                                                    9. Kevin

                                                      Palm Springs

                                                      13 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      13 reviews

                                                      Dined on 13 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      I have been a customer of this establishment for 30 years. It is still Palm Springs elegant dining experience. 

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                                                    10. Mario

                                                      London

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined on 11 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Enjoyable in every way. We will be back soon !!!!!
                                                      Le VallaurisResponded on 11 November 2024
                                                      Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    Le Vallauris is rated 4.7 stars by 5053 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
                                                    7:00 pm
                                                    Booked 35 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.
                                                    • Area
                                                      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
                                                      Jean Paul Lair
                                                    • Entertainment
                                                      Le Vallauris has a pianist in the bar.
                                                    • Additional
                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, 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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