Cork Tree Restaurant

4.7

4150 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 44 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
http://thecorktree.com/
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

Location
74950 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260
Area
Palm Desert
Cross Street
Cook Street
Parking details
There is ample public parking for the restaurant.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Sandeman Ten YearUS$16.00
Sandeman Twenty YearUS$25.00
Taylor Fladgate LBVUS$16.00
Taylor Fladgate Ten YearUS$15.00
Taylor Fladgate Twenty YearUS$26.00

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Courvoisier VSUS$18.00
Courvoisier XOUS$62.00
Hennessy VSUS$25.00
Martell VSUS$18.00
Martell VSOPUS$23.00
Martell Cordon BleuUS$65.00
Remy Martin VSOPUS$21.00
Remy Martin XOUS$70.00

Scotch Whiskey

Balvenie TwelveUS$30.00
BruichladdichUS$25.00
Chivas RegalUS$17.00
DewarsUS$14.00
Dewars TwelveUS$14.00
Johnny Walker RedUS$13.00
Johnny Walker BlackUS$18.00
Glenfiddich Fire & CaneUS$20.00
Glenfiddich IPAUS$25.00
Glenfiddich Project XUS$29.00
Glenfiddich TwelveUS$22.00
Glenfiddich FifteenUS$24.00
Glenfiddich EighteenUS$36.00
Glenlivet TwelveUS$17.00
Glenlivet FifteenUS$25.00
Glenlivet EighteenUS$40.00
Glenlivet Twenty OneUS$75.00
Macallan TenUS$18.00
Macallan TwelveUS$33.00
Macallan EighteenUS$100.00
Monkey ShoulderUS$13.00
Oban FourteenUS$36.00
Speyburn TenUS$11.00

What 4,150 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

Noise • Moderate

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 offers a "memorable evening" with "spectacular" food and "excellent service." Diners rave about the "Colorado Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb" and "Chilean Sea Bass." The ambiance is "romantic" and "elegant," perfect for celebrations. While a bit pricey, the "generous portions" and "attentive service" ensure a satisfying experience.

4,151 Reviews

C
Carolyn
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we walked into the beautifully decorated restaurant the staff couldn't have been nicer. They pay attention to detail and service was impeccable.The food was delicious and presented beautifully. I highly recommend this beautiful restaurant
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Wayne
Orange County
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food overall was good, but for the price, I expected better. Thus the value is 3 stars. One member made two attempts to have her beef dish be well done, but neither attempt was successful so she did not eat the main course. The restaurant did credit her meal upon her request with no pushback, so they did the right thing. Service was very good
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Olaf
Palm Springs
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I’ve been going to Cork Tree with my family for years now. I would consider myself a local regular. Lived in the desert most my life. We ended up going for New Years Eve with 6 friends and family and honestly was very dissatisfied. It was a $150 dollar prefix menu. It was basically very close to the food they would normally have. But some how they just didn’t get it right. The appetizer was terrible and main course and dessert wasn’t far from it. After we paid the $1,200 dollar bill and had no drinks but water. I realized that I wouldn’t be going back to Cork Tree anymore. It was a very expensive meal that I was beyond dissatisfied with. If I’m paying that much for a New Years Eve dinner it better be amazing and it was not. Two thumbs down and won’t be going back.
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Sharon
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steve (I believe was his name?) offered amazing service and perfect food recommendations. We will definitely be back!
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Renee
Orlando
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and presentation was amazing. Excellent service. We had fillet, ribeye, duck, creme brûlée- all amazing. Highly recommend- we come here every time we visit Palm desert. Love the light up menus too.. out door courtyard w lighting and heaters very nice option to sit too.
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Candice
VIP
Palm Springs
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Cork Tree! Service was outstanding. Highly recommend !
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Gary
Phoenix
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, wonderful ambience and excellent service. My wife had the duck and it was excellent. I had the salmon and it was not up to their normal standards. Somewhat mushy and not memorable. Overall experience was very nice but some food items could have been better especially considering the price.
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Jon
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This place is overpriced & average food. I’ve dined at several restaurants in Palm Desert much better. More expensive than Ruth Chris or Morton’s but food not on same level. Cactus Jacks blows this place away for 2/3 the price. I wouldn’t dine here again.
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Gary
VIP
Austin
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Super loud these days but still the same delicious food and top notch professional service.
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Jim
VIP
Palm Springs
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time back to Cork Tree in a number of years and so glad to have returned. We loved everything about our dinning experience and look foreword to returning much more often.
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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 4150 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://thecorktree.com/
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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Cork Tree Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

75 Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Seared Chilean Sea Bass

Organic Rainbow Beet Salad

Trio Crème Brulee

Dessert Wines & Ports

Balcones RumbleUS$12.00

Trentadue, Chocolate AmoreUS$14.00

Croft DistinctionUS$14.00

Croft Fine TawnyUS$11.00

Fonesca Bin #27US$12.00

Fonseca Ten YearUS$15.00

Sandeman Founders ReserveUS$14.00

Sandeman Ten YearUS$16.00

Sandeman Twenty YearUS$25.00

Taylor Fladgate LBVUS$16.00

Taylor Fladgate Ten YearUS$15.00

Taylor Fladgate Twenty YearUS$26.00

Cognacs

Courvoisier VSUS$18.00

Courvoisier XOUS$62.00

Hennessy VSUS$25.00

Martell VSUS$18.00

Martell VSOPUS$23.00

Martell Cordon BleuUS$65.00

Remy Martin VSOPUS$21.00

Remy Martin XOUS$70.00

Scotch Whiskey

Balvenie TwelveUS$30.00

BruichladdichUS$25.00

Chivas RegalUS$17.00

DewarsUS$14.00

Dewars TwelveUS$14.00

Johnny Walker RedUS$13.00

Johnny Walker BlackUS$18.00

Glenfiddich Fire & CaneUS$20.00

Glenfiddich IPAUS$25.00

Glenfiddich Project XUS$29.00

Glenfiddich TwelveUS$22.00

Glenfiddich FifteenUS$24.00

Glenfiddich EighteenUS$36.00

Glenlivet TwelveUS$17.00

Glenlivet FifteenUS$25.00

Glenlivet EighteenUS$40.00

Glenlivet Twenty OneUS$75.00

Macallan TenUS$18.00

Macallan TwelveUS$33.00

Macallan EighteenUS$100.00

Monkey ShoulderUS$13.00

Oban FourteenUS$36.00

Speyburn TenUS$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cork Tree Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cork Tree Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Cork Tree Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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