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Café Des Beaux-Arts, Palm Desert, CA

Café Des Beaux-Arts

4.7
4.7
2345 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 2,345 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Des Beaux-Arts in Palm Desert offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "fantastic service" and "amazing food." Guests appreciate its "charming interior," "lovely ambiance," and diverse menu featuring traditional French dishes like escargot and duck l'orange. It's a "favorite go-to" spot for many, perfect for "romantic dinners" and special occasions.

2,345 Reviews

  1. Dencil

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch today with our friends visiting from Virginia. The restaurant had a great selection of brunch/lunch items at very reasonable prices. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  2. stanley

    VIP

    Baltimore

    112 reviews

    5.0

    112 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A slice of Paris on El Paseo in Palm Desert! Always delicious, wtih great service and a beautiful ambience -- a real treasure!

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  3. Jay

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was pretty meh. It was Valentine’s Day so a fixed menu. We were not impressed. They were already out of the Filet and Lobster tail special by 8pm when we arrived. Ribeye was extremely fatty and grisly. Duck was okay but just okay. Escargot was NOT very good. Extremely overpriced considering the quality. Would not return.

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  4. Kate

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A terrific Valentines's day menu with many French cuisine options along with a variety of food choices. The service (Jose) was 5-star and he food, the presentation and the timeliness of service were stellar. We had a wonderful table in the main dining area that enhanced an already-wonderful experience. Delicious and perfectly prepared dishes. Highly recommended!

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  5. Sorin

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    THE FOOD WAS VERY GOOD, SERVICE EXCELLENT. IT IS DEFINITELY A GOOD CHOICE

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  6. Richard

    Denver

    253 reviews

    5.0

    253 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and meal offerings and preparation. We've never been disappointed.

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  7. Paul

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place. Very accommodating and friendly staff. Nice warm bread, good cocktail. The meal was very tasty and well sized. All good.

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  8. Paulette

    VIP

    New York City

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a perfect meal. The onion soup gratinée is one of the best anywhere ( including France). Coquille St Jacques (scallops) was excellent. The branzino specials was also very good. Service is excellent

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  9. james krachey

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love this café, charming, good service and authentically excellent French food. One of our favorites in Palm Desert!

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  10. Frank

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have dined at Cafe Beaux Arts for 20 years! It has always been an outstanding experience from the service to the food & staff! We are down in the desert a few times a year and never miss dining there! Bill & his staff are to be commended for reasonable prices and the quality of their food! Always a great experience!

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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 2345 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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