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Chez Pierre Bistro, Palm Desert, CA

Chez Pierre Bistro

4.9
4.9
1540 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Chez Pierre Bistro is an authentic and most charming French bistro that everybody wished they had in their neighborhood, where Chef Pierre develops his profound love for creative and innovative ideas in his kitchen.
The ambiance is intimate, friendly, his staff always very professional and his charming wife Esther watches over the dining room.

Chef Pierre has the extensive knowledge, passion and respect of the best ingredients from local farmers markets. His cuisine is superb and his daily specials are impressive, unique and follow the seasons.
In the winter you can find his famous cassoulet, in the spring, shad roe and soft shell crabs, in the summer, paella in addition to a selection of wild fish.

It is no surprise that Chez Pierre Bistro has been voted Best French restaurant of the Desert for the past 10 years and nominated among ”Best Chef of America” by his peers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 346-1818
  • Website
    http://www.chezpierrebistro.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef/Owner Pierre Pelech
  • Private party facilities
    Small dining room in the bar area that seats up to 16 people.

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Menu

Split Charge for Main Course $5. Ask your Server for Fresh Fish of the Day (Our Fresh Fish is always Wild not Farm)

Main

  • Frog Legs, Sauté ProvençaleUS$29.00

    • Veal Sauté Piccata, Fettuccini PastaUS$32.00

      • The Classic Steak Tartare, Pomme FriteUS$29.00

        • Maple Leaf Duck Breast, Orange SauceUS$29.00

          • Braised Beef Bourguignon, Parppadelle PastaUS$27.00

            • Calf's Liver Sauté with OnionsUS$28.00

              • Creek Stone Rib Eye Steak 14 Ounces, Pomme FriteUS$36.00

                • Hanger Steak Shallots, Bordelaise Sauce, Pomme FriteUS$29.00

                  • Braised Sweetbread, MushroomUS$32.00

                    • Organic Chicken Breast Paillarde, Pomme FriteUS$27.00

                      • Veal Kidney, Mustard SauceUS$29.00

                        • Fresh Beef Tongue, Fresh SpinachUS$29.00

                          Last updated: 3 February 2022

                          What 1,540 people are saying

                          Overall ratings and reviews

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

                          4.9
                          4.9 based on recent ratings
                          • 4.9Food
                          • 4.9Service
                          • 4.5Ambience
                          • 4.6Value

                          Noise • Moderate

                          Diners' Choice Awards

                          • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                            Best Overall

                          • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                            Best Food

                          • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                            Best Value

                          • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                            Best Overall

                          • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                            Best Food

                          • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                            Best Value

                          Review summary

                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                          Chez Pierre Bistro is a culinary gem in the Coachella Valley, offering "excellent food, service, and ambiance." Diners rave about "authentic French cuisine," with standout dishes like escargots and French onion soup. The charming atmosphere and attentive service make it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended for a delightful dining experience.

                          1,540 Reviews

                          1. Marc

                            Sacramento

                            4 reviews

                            5.0

                            4 reviews

                            Dined 3 days ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Wonderfully prepared French cuisine. Authentic French menu

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                          2. William

                            San Francisco

                            102 reviews

                            5.0

                            102 reviews

                            Dined 3 days ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Chez Pierre is consistently excellent in all areas. Highly recommend it.

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                          3. jim

                            Central Coast

                            1 review

                            5.0

                            1 review

                            Dined 4 days ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Everyone here is the nicest you will ever meet. The food is always outstanding, but the service can't be any better! Thank you

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                          4. Frank

                            Palm Springs

                            1 review

                            5.0

                            1 review

                            Dined 5 days ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Last night was our first experience at Chez Pierre, and definitely not our last!! The steak tartare is outstanding, and enough for 2. The special, veal pot roast, was one of the most delicious things I’ve ever tasted. We really wanted sweetbreads but they were out. Just another reason for us to go again! Thank you to Arturo for taking such good care of us, we can’t wait to come back!!

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                          5. John

                            Palm Springs

                            1 review

                            5.0

                            1 review

                            Dined 6 days ago

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Food was very delicious and the crème brûlée was amazing. We came to celebrate our anniversary and it was one of our best ever. We have had forty three. We would encourage everybody to experience this wonderful restaurant.

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                          6. ken

                            Palm Springs

                            1 review

                            vip
                            5.0

                            1 review

                            Dined on 17 November 2024

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 4
                            Outstanding service and food. Very pleasant enjoyable dinner. One of our favorite restaurants.

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                          7. Judith

                            Palm Springs

                            11 reviews

                            5.0

                            11 reviews

                            Dined on 11 November 2024

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Wonderful night with great food, great wine and service. Do not be put off by the location. This restaurant is a little gem.

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                          8. Rex

                            San Francisco

                            5 reviews

                            4.0

                            5 reviews

                            Dined on 10 November 2024

                            1. Overall 4
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 3
                            Looking for an intimate dining experience and great food? Chez Pierre is an excellent choice. We ordered beef tongue, oysters, sand dabs, clams, and chicken livers with pasta. The beef tongue and sand dabs were melt-in-the-mouth treats. Every dish was quite tasty. The waiter was very accommodating to our needs. It was quiet, so you can talk during your meal.

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                          9. Francisco

                            Orange County

                            1 review

                            5.0

                            1 review

                            Dined on 10 November 2024

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            GREAT! AMAZING! Searched online for the best French restaurant in the area because we were at Palm Desert for the night and Chez Pierre popped up on my screen. Since I read great reviews I decided to take my wife for a dare. We had a reservation and arrived stressed, almost 30 minutes late. We were greeted with a smile and kind words "You can relax now" the hostess told us. We did! 2 glasses of wine to start recommend by our server Arturo. Great wine! We had to order a bottle after that. Then we enjoyed Escargot, Endive salad and Caesar salad. Main course: a fantastic Beef Bourguignon and Braised Sweetbread. Dessert: Profiteroles and Beignets. Delicious food and impeccable service. We'll be back. Highly recommend! You must go too!

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                          10. TeamThornhill

                            Palm Springs

                            1 review

                            5.0

                            1 review

                            Dined on 7 November 2024

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Such a wonderful place to go! A MUST DO if you live here, or just visiting!!! Owners are lovely!

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                          FAQs

                          Chez Pierre Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 1540 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
                          19:00
                          Booked 7 times today
                          Google Map for Chez Pierre Bistro

                          74040 Highway 111, Corner of Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260

                          Additional information

                          • Cross Street
                            HWY 111 and Portola Ave, next to the Kaiser Grill
                          • Area
                            Palm Desert
                          • Hours of Operation
                            Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
                          • Price
                            $31 to $50
                          • Cuisines
                            French
                          • Dining style
                            Casual Dining
                          • Dress code
                            Smart Casual
                          • Parking details
                            Parking available in front and back of restaurant.
                          • Payment Options
                            AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
                          • Executive Chef
                            Chef/Owner Pierre Pelech
                          • Additional
                            Farm to Table, Gluten-free Options

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