Cuistot

4.6

2879 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

6 Jan 2025

21:00

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Cuistot offers fine California/French cuisine and is located at the Southwest intersection of Highway 111 and El Paseo. Cuistot has consistently earned top ratings in the Zagat Survey and was named one of six restaurants in the United States to score a perfect 100 for food by the Conde Nast Traveler. Dine under the stars on our beautiful terrace overlooking a desert water oasis or in one of our elegant dining rooms.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Californian, French American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 340-1000
Website
http://www.cuistotrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Bernard Dervieux
Private party facilities
From small, intimate gatherings to large Receptions and Dinners for up to 320 Guests Private Wine Room, Veranda , Fireplace Room, Bistro and Waterfall Terrace For inquiries contact michael@cuistotrestaurant.com
Private party contact
Michael Shimer: (760) 340-1000

Location
72595 El Paseo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Area
Palm Desert
Cross Street
We are located at the corner of Hwy 111 & El Paseo (west end).
Parking details
Plenty of parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Classic Lyon Style Seafood QuenellesUS$18.50
in a savory lobster sauce, baked with gruyère
Braised Short Rib RavioliUS$16.75
cabernet sauvignon reduction, truffle essence, cremini and chanterelle mushrooms
Fresh Beet and Cream Cheese NapoleonUS$16.50
smoked salmon and horseradish herb vinaigrette
Warm Asparagus with Morel EssenceUS$20.50
and fresh thyme oil from Chef Bernard's herb garden
Avocado Fan with Warm Goat CheeseUS$13.75
in a shallot, olive oil and cracked black pepper dressing
Lobster RavioliUS$20.50
with truffle and chive sauce
Anaheim Chili Stuffed with Goat CheeseUS$14.75
garlic, tomato, and thyme sauce
Diver Scallops and Maine LobsterUS$24.75
with phyllo dough over garlic tomato coulis with thyme essence
Beef CarpaccioUS$18.50
with anchoyade, caperberries, aged parmesan flakes, sea salt, served with a mini arugula salad
A Selection of Four Farm House and Imported Artisian CheesesUS$14.50
with quince paste, nuts and fruit
Siberian Black Pearl Osetra Caviar
with all the classic condiments
- Market Price

Soups and Salads

Wild Mushroom SoupUS$15.75
with chives
Homemade Soup of the DayUS$10.50
Baby Field GreensUS$9.50
with house dressing
Moderne Caesar SaladUS$11.50
with grana Padano
Spinach SaladUS$12.75
with berries, almonds, feta cheese with raspberry vinaigrette
California Caprese SaladUS$13.75
mozzarella, red heirloom tomatoes, basil, grapefruit, aged balsamic, extra virgin olive oil

Entrées

Grilled Seasonal SeabassUS$46.50
over basmati rice, ginger, fresh herbs, vinaigrette with daikon sprouts Chinese lettuce salad
Grilled Scottish SalmonUS$47.50
shallot balsamic vinegar reduction, with fava beans, sugar snap peas, and fingerling potatoes
Imported Dover Sole from the English ChannelUS$58.75
cooked on the bone, deboned with imported Belgium courgette, haricots vert and Veronique sauce
Farfalle PastaUS$26.50
fresh tomatoes and basil
Pappardelle PastaUS$33.50
truffles, morel mushrooms and fava beans
Ditalini Pasta FazoolUS$31.50
homemade sausage meat, celery, onion, tomato, oregano, white cannellini beans, swiss chard, parmigiano reggiano
Duck BreastUS$44.50
roasted pink, leg confit with mango ginger and Madeira sauce
Crispy Free Range ChickenUS$34.75
over aromatic fresh seasonal vegetables and reduced natural juices
Maine Lobster Pot PieUS$57.50
with fresh garden vegetables and a rich lobster fumet
California Roasted QuailUS$45.75
stuffed with sweetbreads, creamy black rice in Chablis wine sauce with a side of fresh vegetables
Roasted Rack of LambUS$49.75
fresh herbs from our garden, reduced lamb jus, a bouquetière of vegetables and gratin dauphinoise
Skillet Roasted Veal ChopUS$58.75
wild mushroom sauce, roasted garlic, fresh thyme and a bouquetière of vegetables
Grilled Filet of BeefUS$52.50
aged red wine vinegar sauce, purple shallots, ciboulette, fresh vegetables and gratin dauphinoise
Roasted Rabbit Saddle and LegUS$39.75
French Basque ragout of braised savoy cabbage and mirepoix tarragon jus
Pork Tenderloin MedallionsUS$35.50
over steamed spinach with fingerling potatoes, mustard, viognier taragon sauce
Steak FritesUS$31.50
6.5oz aged New York paver, green beans, and French fries
Classic Cassoulet ToulousainUS$34.75
lamb, duck, sausage and beans

What 2,879 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Romantic
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cuistot offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food and great service." Guests rave about the delicious flavors, attentive staff, and the presence of "Chef Bernard," who adds a personal touch. The warm ambiance in the "charming fireplace room" and the terrace's beauty enhance the culinary journey.

2,879 Reviews

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Dora
Palm Springs
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience, superior food, low noise, level and good weight staff. Our waiter was Dan and he did an excellent job. Chef Bernard even came out and talked to us! He does a fabulous job we will be back!
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Eve
VIP
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and atmosphere! The lobster pot pie was amazing. Appetizers were great too. Wonderful outdoor patio.
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John
Vancouver
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
New Year’s Eve dinner for two. Very pleasant room. Decent menu. The lobster ravioli had a very tasty sauce; duck paté resembled turkey dressing. Not so wonderful. I had veal, my wife had steak. Neither came with a sauce, which seemed odd for a fancy French restaurant. Booked as ordered, but boring. Wine list is odd. Very few European offerings. In the absence of a sommelier we guessed at a Cote du Rhone and got lucky. Server had no idea. Overall a pleasant experience, at pretty elevated pricing. Not particularly fancy French, so not sure where all the awards came from.
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Jeff
San Diego
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance and service were great. The main branzino fish course and lobster ravioli appetizer were delicious. I cannot say enough amazing things about the delicious fish. However the portion was a bit too large. The tomato salad appetizer had too much oil dressing. The fruit tart and chocolate cake desserts were very lack luster. An in house pastry chef, smaller main portions, and perhaps four course pre fixe NYE menu would have been better.
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Eva
VIP
Los Angeles
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New Year’s Eve at Cuistot has become a favorite tradition for us and this year did not disappoint! Sitting in the fireplace room is so beautiful and cozy. Fabiola provided amazing service along with every other server last night. The dinner was delicious from the beginning to the end and the wine was excellent. Thank you to everyone at Cuistot for a delightful New Year’s Eve experience!
CuistotResponded 3 days ago
Thank you Eva!
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peter
VIP
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food, ambiance. Very elegant room, attentive service, and very good food. Thank you for a lovely evening. Dr Dinerman
CuistotResponded 3 days ago
Thank you Peter!
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Dixie
VIP
Omaha
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent. The ladies room always smells bad though!
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Jack
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, the ambiance relaxing and the staff accommodating and friendly. It’s now on my list every time I visit Palm Desert.
CuistotResponded 7 days ago
thank you Jack! Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
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Michael
VIP
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant with incredible choices for a delicious dinner. Staff, especially Adriana and Julian are wonderful
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Anita
Palm Springs
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Front host was a very unfriendly gentleman - made the environment unwelcoming. Food was great, as was our server.
CuistotResponded on 29 December 2024
Anita, you know that he wasn't unfriendly. You didn't like the fact that there wasn't availability in the dining room that you requested, even though it is clearly stated that rooms are "subject to availability". He even sent you complimentary dessert and champagne for the inconvenience and you couldn't even say thank you. Again, sorry for the disappointment.
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Cuistot offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 340-1000.

Cuistot is rated 4.6 stars by 2879 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

6 Jan 2025

21:00

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

72595 El Paseo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
We are located at the corner of Hwy 111 & El Paseo (west end).
Area
Palm Desert
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Californian, French American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Plenty of parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Bernard Dervieux
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.cuistotrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(760) 340-1000
Private party facilities
From small, intimate gatherings to large Receptions and Dinners for up to 320 Guests Private Wine Room, Veranda , Fireplace Room, Bistro and Waterfall Terrace For inquiries contact michael@cuistotrestaurant.com
Private party contact
Michael Shimer: (760) 340-1000

Cuistot

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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Wild Mushroom Soup

Pork Tenderloin Medallions

Steak Frites

Appetizers

Classic Lyon Style Seafood QuenellesUS$18.50

Braised Short Rib RavioliUS$16.75

Fresh Beet and Cream Cheese NapoleonUS$16.50

Warm Asparagus with Morel EssenceUS$20.50

Avocado Fan with Warm Goat CheeseUS$13.75

Lobster RavioliUS$20.50

Anaheim Chili Stuffed with Goat CheeseUS$14.75

Diver Scallops and Maine LobsterUS$24.75

Beef CarpaccioUS$18.50

A Selection of Four Farm House and Imported Artisian CheesesUS$14.50

Siberian Black Pearl Osetra Caviar

Soups and Salads

Wild Mushroom SoupUS$15.75

Homemade Soup of the DayUS$10.50

Baby Field GreensUS$9.50

Moderne Caesar SaladUS$11.50

Spinach SaladUS$12.75

California Caprese SaladUS$13.75

Entrées

Grilled Seasonal SeabassUS$46.50

Grilled Scottish SalmonUS$47.50

Imported Dover Sole from the English ChannelUS$58.75

Farfalle PastaUS$26.50

Pappardelle PastaUS$33.50

Ditalini Pasta FazoolUS$31.50

Duck BreastUS$44.50

Crispy Free Range ChickenUS$34.75

Maine Lobster Pot PieUS$57.50

California Roasted QuailUS$45.75

Roasted Rack of LambUS$49.75

Skillet Roasted Veal ChopUS$58.75

Grilled Filet of BeefUS$52.50

Roasted Rabbit Saddle and LegUS$39.75

Pork Tenderloin MedallionsUS$35.50

Steak FritesUS$31.50

Classic Cassoulet ToulousainUS$34.75

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Diners' Choice Awards

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Make a booking

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