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Cork Tree Restaurant, Palm Desert, CA

Cork Tree Restaurant

4.7
4.7
4176 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Cork Tree Restaurant is built around California products. Local ingredients are used whenever possible and wines of the West Coast, particularly California, are featured.

The wine list is always a work in progress, with a balance of well known wineries, as well as boutique wineries.

Cork Tree enhabits a style rich in California elegance. Large and round booths privately encased in wood and fabric provide intimate spaces for conversation and romance, while providing views of the understated glamour of the dining room. Beautiful Palm Trees and a natural cascading fountain make the Cork Tree Patio wind-protected and well-appointed for dining under the stars. Additionally, depending on the size of your celebration, two private dining options await.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary French, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 779-0123
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private dining options at the Cork Tree. There is the intimate Chef’s Table which seats 6-8 people comfortably, as well as the Meritage board room, a private room overlooking our beautiful patio that seats up to 30. For inquiries, please contact: hrod8@verizon.net

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day Menu 2025

    US$145.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Cork Tree will be offering a three course $145.00 per person menu that includes a champagne or cocktail toast on Valentine's Day.
    Valentine's Day Menu 2025 photo

What 4,176 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Californian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cork Tree Restaurant delights with "excellent service" and "delicious food," making it a favorite in Palm Desert. The menu boasts diverse options like ribeye, duck, and Chilean sea bass, complemented by a beautiful setting. While some experiences vary, many diners enjoy a memorable, upscale dining experience with attentive staff and delightful ambiance.
4,176 Reviews
  1. Jo

    VIP

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been wanting to try this restaurant for a long time...i'm only sorry we didn't try it sooner! What an amazing experience all around. I'll start with the service. Our server was amazing, made great recommendations since we had a lot of questions our first time there. everything he suggested was spot on. now the food. You might think, as we did, that at such a nice restaurant, the portions will be somewhat small. they were not! They were very generous. We got the mini Anjou pear salad, it was big enough for my husband and i to share. DELICIOUS! We also got the Escargot, very unique and extremely good. a little rich, but a good one to share if you want to try other things as well. We also got the butternut squash soup...OMG best butternut squash soup we've ever had. Now on to the entrees. i had the Chilean sea bass. it was a very large piece of fish, the sauce was amazing, and i would definitely order this again. we even took home leftovers and it was still delicious the next day! My husband had the surf and turf, which was an 8 oz filet, cooked to perfection, and 3 large shrimp. also outstanding. their sauces are to die for no matter which dish we're talking about. We were too full to have desert, but i'm sure that's wonderful too...next time! I cannot wait to come back here! i highly recommend it.

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  2. Tim

    VIP

    Chicago

    70 reviews

    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I think they have lost their chef. The two sounds we had, the Caesar and the pear salad were extremely flat. The Caesar salad tastes like water with no pungency from garlic and no croutons. Is it really that difficult to look up a good recipe for Caesar salad? The pear salad should be accompanied by a touch of vinegar and a feta or relatively stronger cheese to offset the sweetness of the pear and it had absolutely no flavor. The filet mignon we had was very good with a reduction sauce. The wine pours are very generous. Service was pretty good. Just seems like they've lost something compared to last year. They had three people at the front desk at 5:30 ready to seat people. They should apply some of that money to their chef.

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  3. Diane

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Great servers. Will request a booth in the main dining room next time.

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  4. Patricia

    Palm Springs

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for husband’s birthday. Great service - we had a reservation and they sat us in the bar area - it was fine but a bit loud - music was playing which was nice. Food was good - drinks a little pricey but we were celebrating a birthday. Enjoyed it for a nice night out

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  5. Rene

    VIP

    Seattle

    159 reviews

    5.0

    159 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! We had an exceptional experience- fantastic service with excellent dinners in a beautiful, intimate setting. Enjoy!!!!

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  6. Joan

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attractive place, indoor and outdoor seating. Their soups are a highlight. Service is excellent.

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  7. Debby

    Greater Boston

    77 reviews

    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were surprised at the wonderful old school ambiance and service. We went on a busy Saturday night and the service was terrific. Our waiter had a great sense of humor and was great with recommendations and pairings. The had a cream of asparagus soup with lemon oil and it was unique and excellent. Meals all came on a trolly (old school). I had the duck and he had the sea bass. Both we excellent. But save room for dessert. Creme Brule 3 ways. I could eat the butterscotch one forever.

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  8. Tom

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    160 reviews

    5.0

    160 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a "go to" place for us. Service is always top notch. Cocktails are generous and well-made. Our server was very knowledgeable. My wife started with the Caesar salad which she enjoyed and I had the soup of the day. We both ordered daily specials for our entrees. She had the scallops and shrimp which she loved. I had the steak Diane. The serving was more than generous (took half of mine home). I found the sauce to be a bit heavy, but otherwise very tasty. We will definitely be back.

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  9. Heather

    VIP

    Vancouver

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and fantastic service. Our only disappointment this time was the ribeye steak, it was just average. Everything else was excellent and we appreciate the experience every time we go.

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  10. Pamela

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect birthday celebration from start yo finish. I enjoyed the pear salad, crab cakes and yummy scallops for my meal. Hubby had the same starters and raved about his short ribs. He’s a huge short rib fan and said these were over the top. Thank you to our server Jeanine for a great evening.🙏

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FAQs

Cork Tree Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 779-0123.

Cork Tree Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 4176 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
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cork Tree Restaurant

74950 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cook Street
  • Area
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary French, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is ample public parking for the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (760) 779-0123
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private dining options at the Cork Tree. There is the intimate Chef’s Table which seats 6-8 people comfortably, as well as the Meritage board room, a private room overlooking our beautiful patio that seats up to 30. For inquiries, please contact: hrod8@verizon.net
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