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La Quinta Cliffhouse, La Quinta, CA

La Quinta Cliffhouse

4.6
4.6
7916 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 60 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
From the moment you approach the La Quinta Cliffhouse you are surrounded by the dramatic sights and sounds of this desert destination. Jutting from a massive rock outcropping above the desert floor the La Quinta Cliffhouse is renowned for its spectacular views across the valley and providing a lively, casual destination to enjoy a menu of American classics with innovative preparations focused on premium steaks and seafood at great prices. The menu highlights vibrant flavors from the valley along with a generous selection of fresh fish and seafood. The wine list has been thoughtfully chosen to complement the food and provide reasonably priced selections including rare and limited bottles.
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  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sunset Dinner Special Daily 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 360-5991
  • Website
    http://www.laquintacliffhouse.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    With multiple spaces both indoors and outdoors to choose from, let the culinary team at La Quinta Cliffhouse make your event special. We have a variety of menues already set to choose from, or we can custom design what your palate desires. Please email Brittany@LaQuintaCliffhouse.com for a welcome packet and to begin planning your special event
  • Private party contact
    Brittany McCoy: (760) 360-5991

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Menu

Small Plates

  • Shrimp Scampi ToastUS$21.00

    tomato | calabrian chili | garlic butter | lemon | grilled sourdough

    • Prawn CocktailUS$22.00

      house made cocktail sauce | lemon

      • Spanish Octopus GFUS$23.00

        crispy potatoes | chorizo | lemon yogurt | salsa verde | arugula

        • Scallops on the ½ ShellUS$24.00

          parmesan-amaretto sauce | bacon | spinach | herbed breadcrumbs

          • Crispy CalamariUS$22.00

            jalapeno ranch | hoisin hot honey

            • Mushroom AranciniUS$18.00

              saffron aioli | arugula | piment d'espelette

              • Poke Fire Cracker Stack*US$24.00

                ahi tuna | chili-soy marinade | cilantro | pineapple-cucumber salsa | sriracha aioli | crispy wonton

                • Oysters on the Half Shell*US$24.00

                  tarragon mignonette | cocktail sauce | horseradish

                  • Peruvian Ceviche*US$22.00

                    california halibut | aji amarillo | red onion | cucumber | radish | avocado | cilantro | tortilla chips

                    • Coachella Valley Medjool DatesUS$17.00

                      bacon | blue cheese | toasted coconut | guajillo gastrique

                      • "Hand-Tied" Grande BurrataUS$19.00

                        olive tapenade | hungarian chilies | aged balsamic | extra virgin olive oil | grilled sourdough

                        • Crab & Crispy Rice Salad GF,DFUS$23.00

                          dungeness crab | bean sprouts | jasmine rice | ginger | lime vinaigrette | cucumber | peanut | herbs

                          Soup Salad

                          • Mixed Greens SaladUS$13.00

                            mixed greens | dried cranberries | candied pecans | blue cheese crumbles | dijon-maple vinaigrette

                            • Cliffhouse CaesarUS$15.00

                              romaine | garlic-herb breadcrumbs | parmesan | white anchovy | caesar dressing

                              • Blue Cheese WedgeUS$13.00

                                iceberg | cherry tomato | bacon | red onion | crispy leeks | blue cheese crumbles | blue cheese dressing

                                • Lobstr BisqueUS$16.00

                                  lobster meat | crème fraiche | chives

                                  • Kuri Squash Soup GF,VGUS$13.00

                                    coconut milk | lemongrass | ginger | pepitas | chives

                                    • Sugar Spiced Salmon Salad*US$25.00

                                      mixed greens | kalamata olives | cucumber | cherry tomato | onion | feta | cilantro-lime vinaigrette

                                      • Entrée SizeUS$25.00

                                    • Local Seasonal Salad GF,VGUS$16.00

                                      gold beets | asian pear | heirloom lettuces | arugula yogurt vinaigrette | idiazabal cheese | aged balsamic

                                      Butcher Block

                                      • Center Cut Filet Mignon GFUS$60.00

                                        potato gratin | broccolini | cabernet sauce

                                        • "Bass Strait Reserve" Grass-Fed RibeyeUS$58.00

                                          potato gratin | asparagus | grilled corn chimichurri

                                          • Australian Wagyu Strip SteakUS$69.00

                                            crispy potato | bok choy | chermoula verde

                                            • "Umpqua Valley" Lamb LoinUS$46.00

                                              buttermilk polenta | local braising greens cherry jus | smoked almond

                                              • "Salmon Creek Farms" Pork Chop*US$45.00

                                                mashed potato | brussels sprouts | blue cheese | local pear mostarda

                                                • *Prime Flat Iron & Frites GFUS$38.00

                                                  garlic compound butter | french fries | basil aioli

                                                  Surf & Turf*

                                                  • Surf & Turf*US$105.00

                                                    AUSTRALIAN STRIP STEAK | Lobster Tail | Crispy Potatoes | Bok Choy | Chermoula Verde

                                                    Main Dishes

                                                    Add a lobster tail to any entrée Gluten Free $36

                                                    • Pan Roasted Chilean Seabass*US$52.00

                                                      honey-soy glaze | ginger sticky rice | baby bok choy | curry-coconut sauce

                                                      • Braised Short RibUS$38.00

                                                        mashed potato | brussels sprouts | demi-glace

                                                        • Full PortionsUS$38.00
                                                        • Half PortionsUS$25.00

                                                      • Jidori ½ ChickenUS$36.00

                                                        winter squash risotto | bacon | local kale pistachio gremolata

                                                        • Rigatoni RagoutUS$28.00

                                                          meat ragout | parmesan

                                                          • Sugar Spiced Salmon*US$42.00

                                                            french green beans with black bean sauce | mashed potato | mustard beurre blanc

                                                            • Full PortionsUS$42.00
                                                            • Half PortionsUS$25.00

                                                          • Dungeness Crab PastaUS$38.00

                                                            fresh fettuccine | cherry tomato | preserved lemon | cream chili | shaved parmesan | chives | garlic breadcrumbs make it vegetarian without crab 28

                                                            • make vegetarianUS$28.00

                                                          • Cold Water Lobster TailUS$47.00

                                                            potato gratin | broccolini | drawn butter

                                                            • ne TailUS$47.00
                                                            • Add a Lobster Tail TailUS$40.00

                                                          • Seared ScallopsUS$47.00

                                                            parsnip puree | melted leeks | wild mushrooms salsa verde | local pea greens

                                                            • Sesame Crusted Ahi TunaUS$39.00

                                                              glass noodles | cucumber | jalapeño | cabbage bell pepper | white soy vinaigrette

                                                              • Cioppino GFUS$49.00

                                                                half lobster tail | chilean seabass | prawn | scallop mussels | jasmine rice | seafood broth | herbs

                                                                Sunset Dinners

                                                                2 courses for $27; available from 3:30 – 5:00 daily

                                                                  First Course

                                                                  choose one

                                                                  • Kuri Squash Soup

                                                                    • Lobster Bisque +$3

                                                                      • Mixed Greens Salad

                                                                        • Caesar Salad

                                                                          Main Course

                                                                          choose one

                                                                          • ½ Sugar Spiced Salmon*

                                                                            • Rigatoni Ragout

                                                                              • Vegetarian Pasta

                                                                                • Sugar Spiced Salmon Salad*

                                                                                  • Chef's Cut Steak & Frites*

                                                                                    add $10

                                                                                    • ½ Braised Short Rib

                                                                                      The Bar

                                                                                        "Tiki Tober" Cocktails

                                                                                        $16

                                                                                        • Bird of Paradise

                                                                                          Aperol | Mt. Gay Rum | simple syrup | lime juice | pineapple juice

                                                                                          • Nutty Chi Chi

                                                                                            360 Vanilla Vodka | Frangelico | Coco Lopez | lemon juice | pineapple juice

                                                                                            • Honi Honi

                                                                                              Michter's Bourbon | orange curacao | lime juice | orgeat

                                                                                              • Mezcal Merengue

                                                                                                El Silenco Mezcal | Falernum | sour mix | grenadine

                                                                                                • Blue Lagoon

                                                                                                  vodka | blue curacao | yuzu puree | fresh lemonade

                                                                                                  Last updated: 4 December 2024

                                                                                                  What 7,916 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
                                                                                                  • 4.5Food
                                                                                                  • 4.6Service
                                                                                                  • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                  • 4.3Value

                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                  Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                                  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                                                                                    Most Booked

                                                                                                  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                                                                                    Most Booked

                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                  La Quinta Cliffhouse offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "delicious food" and a "great atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "beautiful location." The "sunset meal" is a highlight, offering great value. While some found the service inconsistent, many praise the "attentive staff" and "memorable celebrations."

                                                                                                  7,916 Reviews

                                                                                                  1. Gay

                                                                                                    Palm Springs

                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    The sunset supper is so perfect for a special event or a lovely meal out. The food is exceptional and well presented. Not a huge serving but just the right size for an early meal. Wednesday 1/2price bottles of wine is the icing on the cake !!! Service is so well done. We didn’t feel rushed and completely enjoyed our meal and had an amazing ice cream wedge cake dessert to share. Always a highlight while we ate in the desert. Well done keeping this special meal going. Thank you-!!!🙏

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                                                                                                  2. Joseph

                                                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                                                    10 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    10 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    The short ribs were excellent. We also had the pork chop, salmon and rigatoni - would recommend all of these dishes. The service was also excellent.
                                                                                                    La Quinta CliffhouseResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                                    Thank you for choosing us at La Quinta Cliffhouse to prepare you a delicious meal and for leaving your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed our cuisine, and hope to have the opportunity to do so again. Cheers!

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                                                                                                  3. Michelle

                                                                                                    San Diego

                                                                                                    20 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    20 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Beautiful restaurant, friendly staff , service was excellent.. happy hour menu was great value. Will return .
                                                                                                    La Quinta CliffhouseResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                                    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for recognizing our excellent staff here at La Quinta Cliffhouse! We are very lucky to have a team of the very best people, and it means so much to hear our brand of hospitality made your evening special.

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                                                                                                  4. Emmalee

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    Palm Springs

                                                                                                    11 reviews

                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                    11 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                    2. Food 1
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Our server was great. But the food was overpriced and parts were inedible. The date appetizer was completely wrong texture wise. I don’t know who thought putting shredded coconut in an already sweet dish was a good idea, but it was inedible. The vegetables with the lamb loin were also textually wrong and undercooked, and just didn’t go with the dish in the slightest. Overall, the food felt outdated and overpriced for the quality received.
                                                                                                    La Quinta CliffhouseResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                                    Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback! I am sorry our menu offerings were not enjoyable. If ever you would like to replace your meal, we would be happy to do so as we want you as our guest to feel taken care of and satisfied with their dining experience.

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                                                                                                  5. Donn

                                                                                                    San Francisco

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    Beautiful facility. Nice ambiance. Lots of tables full. Server tried very hard and had to do most of the setups and bussing herself as her support staff seemed to be unavailable. Even getting new silverware or plates between courses required repeated requests. Food: octopus appetizer was oaky and best part of the dish was the potatoes. Scallops and short ribs arrived cold. Asked to have scallops redone. Didn’t have the heart to ask for the short ribs, as well. Even with scallops redone, neither dish was remarkable. Nice that they brought out an ice cream dessert for the birthday occasion. Overall eating experience a disappointment and considerably overpriced for value provided. Ok experience if your expectations are moderate. Disappointed and we won’t be back.
                                                                                                    La Quinta CliffhouseResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                                    Thank you for taking the time to leave your review letting us know how we did. Your experience as our guest is our top priority, so we appreciate you detailing your experience so we can strive to provide only the best!

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                                                                                                  6. Julie

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    Sacramento

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Food was delicious and beautifully presented as always. Server Susie is a sweetheart! Such a special place for our family to bring guests! First time I think that I have ordered the swordfish. It was perfectly cooked. So good I shared a bite with everyone! Too bad I didn’t eat it all myself!😊

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                                                                                                  7. Kelly

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    San Diego

                                                                                                    50 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    50 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Another fabulous experience at this place. We live in San Diego and come out about once a year and dinner at the Cliffhouse is a must. We celebrated my husband’s 60th bday here last night. The food was amazing! The service was impeccable! We always have a five star experience here!
                                                                                                    La Quinta CliffhouseResponded 5 days ago
                                                                                                    Thank you for choosing La Quinta Cliffhouse to host your special occasion! We take this honor very seriously, and it gives us great satisfaction to hear when we deliver excellence.

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                                                                                                  8. DP

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    Orange County

                                                                                                    17 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    17 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Always good. The location and layout are outstanding and the food too notch
                                                                                                    La Quinta CliffhouseResponded 5 days ago
                                                                                                    Thank you for dining with us again and allowing us to continue to provide an excellent dining experience to you and your party. We look forward to having you back!

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                                                                                                  9. Susan

                                                                                                    Los Angeles

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined on 12 December 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Our waitress, Christy was wonderful. A lovely evening.
                                                                                                    La Quinta CliffhouseResponded 5 days ago
                                                                                                    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for recognizing our excellent staff here at La Quinta Cliffhouse! We are very lucky to have a team of the very best people, and it means so much to hear our brand of hospitality made your evening special.

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                                                                                                  10. Jamie

                                                                                                    Palm Springs

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined on 12 December 2024

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Excellent menu, food was delicious, service could have been a little more inviting considering the price point.
                                                                                                    La Quinta CliffhouseResponded 5 days ago
                                                                                                    Thank you for taking the time to leave your review letting us know how we did. Your experience as our guest is our top priority, so we appreciate you detailing your experience so we can strive to provide only the best!

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                                                                                                  La Quinta Cliffhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 7916 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                  2 people
                                                                                                  19:00
                                                                                                  Booked 60 times today
                                                                                                  Google Map for La Quinta Cliffhouse

                                                                                                  78-250 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA 92253

                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                  • Cross Street
                                                                                                    Washington Street
                                                                                                  • Area
                                                                                                    La Quinta
                                                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                    Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sunset Dinner Special Daily 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:00 pm
                                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                                    $31 to $50
                                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                                    American, Steak, Seafood
                                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                                    Casual Elegant
                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                    Business Casual
                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                    Self Parking
                                                                                                  • Payment Options
                                                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                  • Additional
                                                                                                    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
                                                                                                  • Website
                                                                                                    http://www.laquintacliffhouse.com/
                                                                                                  • Phone number
                                                                                                    (760) 360-5991
                                                                                                  • Private party facilities
                                                                                                    With multiple spaces both indoors and outdoors to choose from, let the culinary team at La Quinta Cliffhouse make your event special. We have a variety of menues already set to choose from, or we can custom design what your palate desires. Please email Brittany@LaQuintaCliffhouse.com for a welcome packet and to begin planning your special event
                                                                                                  • Private party contact
                                                                                                    Brittany McCoy: (760) 360-5991

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