Chez Pierre Bistro

4.9

1545 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

24 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 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 Wed–Sun 17:00–20:30
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.

Location
74040 Highway 111, Corner of Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Area
Palm Desert
Cross Street
HWY 111 and Portola Ave, next to the Kaiser Grill
Parking details
Parking available in front and back of restaurant.
Additional
Farm to Table, Gluten-free Options

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What 1,545 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chez Pierre Bistro is a culinary gem offering "authentic French food cooked to perfection." Guests rave about the diverse menu, attentive service, and charming ambiance. Known for dishes like escargot and sweetbreads, this cozy spot provides an "excellent dining experience." It's a must-visit for French cuisine lovers in the valley.

1,545 Reviews

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Jan
VIP
Palm Springs
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent, as usual, but Arturo was especially gracious and paced our dinner service perfectly.
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Carol
VIP
Palm Springs
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious as usual. Two of us had the duck that was cooked to perfection. Two others had liver and sea bass. Both dishes were excellent. The bread and pate brought on our arrival rivals anything I’ve ever had in France. Service was terrific. Highly recommend.
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Barbara
VIP
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, delightful smbience and delicious food.
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Isabelle
Palm Springs
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The owners are charming. I love thatChef Pierre greets the clients. Food was hot and delicious. I had the mussels, wow , generous serving and really hot. We love this restaurant.
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Catharine
Palm Springs
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was my first experience at CP. I will go back. It was good. Just more noisy than expected and not as dim and intimate as described by a friend.
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Marc
Sacramento
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderfully prepared French cuisine. Authentic French menu
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William
San Francisco
102 reviews
5.0
102 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
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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jim
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
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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Frank
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2024
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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John
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 November 2024
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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Chez Pierre Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 1545 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

24 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

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 Wed–Sun 17:00–20:30
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

Website
http://www.chezpierrebistro.com/
Phone number
(760) 346-1818
Private party facilities
Small dining room in the bar area that seats up to 16 people.

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Chez Pierre Bistro

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Menu

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

What 1,545 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Chez Pierre Bistro restaurant rated?

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