Cork Tree Restaurant

4.8

4142 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 38 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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What 4,142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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.

4,142 Reviews

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Joseph
VIP
Las Vegas
73 reviews
5.0
73 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is ALWAYS excellent ---match that with a great and personable staff and you have us coning back again and again!!!!!
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Jim
VIP
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Couldn’t have asked for a better Christmas Eve dinner experience. Starting with the best up Manhattan I’ve ever had. Service by Moses (good server name for this occasion) was excellent. And then the food. Best lobster crab cakes in the desert and a shared ribeye. Perfection all. So much food we even had take home left overs.
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Melissa
Phoenix
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent and the service was friendly and attentive. Lovely.
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Carrie
VIP
Calgary
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time we have been there and will definitely be back! Food was great and service matched it!
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Betty
VIP
E. Tennessee
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was fabulous. My husband had the filet and he couldn’t stop talking about the sauce on his mashed potatoes. I had scallops and that dish was also wonderful. Me and my husband both enjoyed a mini beet salad. Definitely recommend this restaurant.
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Marlon
VIP
San Francisco
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have had dinner on my birthday here for the past three years. The ribeye and filet were excellent. Our friend had to send his filet back to be reheated as it was a bit cold. This was taken care of and the table was given a free dessert in addition to my free birthday dessert. The portions were large and the flavors were delicious. Excellent meal.
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ailve
VIP
Vancouver
115 reviews
5.0
115 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still definitely one of the best restaurants in PD, delicious meals and excellent service ….
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Linda
VIP
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Chilean Sea Bass was perfectly cooked and delicious. The Cork Tree is our "go to" restaurant whenever we are in Palm Desert.
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Elizabeth
Palm Springs
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I always eat at the bar and the food and Service are impeccable but tonight we ate in the restaurant side and everything was wrong., I had the seafood linguine and it was chunky with carrots and a thick sauce instead of a white wine bur Blanc, the shrimp was grilled/burned and the scallop was overcooked. Both my friends dishes were dry and chicken, smoky and grilled overcooked. So disappointed because it’s usually so very good. We asked for a wedge salad to share without bacon and it arrived with bacon, they fixed it, but then they never came back for black pepper. The manager addressed my friends plate, but the waiter was indifferent to even asking us for a second round of drinks or asking us how everything was. I will not eat in their dining room again.. I am concierge at Westin Desert Willow and have been referring guests but after tonight I will think again. I will stick to the bar service and bar menu which was heads and tails much better.So disappointed ☹️
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Al
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. Will definitely be back.
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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 4.8 stars by 4142 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

28 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 38 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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