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Wally's Desert Turtle, Rancho Mirage, CA

Wally's Desert Turtle

4.8
4.8
3840 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
"The Finest Dining in the Coachella Valley" Offering a refreshed and re-imagined take on Modern California Cuisine. And the local response has been "Amazing"!

An Official California Dining Destination, Wally's Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage proudly supports local Ranches, Farms and Fisheries committed to the smart-stewardship of the planet through sustainable, earth-friendly and ocean-friendly practices.

The finest local ingredients, impeccable service and exceptional surroundings always make for "A Great Night Out" at Wally's Desert Turtle.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 568-9321
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Alan Lopez
  • Private party facilities
    Wally's Desert Turtle is one of the desert's premier locations for upscale private dining. An elegant, classy and majestic space to host family celebrations, corporate events or just memorable moments.Please contact our special events department for bookings: wallysdtevents@gmail.com
  • Area
    Rancho Mirage
  • Cross Street
    Bob Hope Drive
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking, Private Lot Self-Parking, and Street Parking available
  • Public transit
    Sunline Transit AgencyBus Line #111Bus Stop #659Highway 111 and Rancho Las Palmas Westbound
  • Entertainment
    Great Live Entertainment Nightly with the Bolivar Brothers, Michael and John ... playing the standards, the classics, some current hits, and a sprinkling of guest requests ...Celebrating Springtime in the Desert with a $38 Three-Course Seasonal Prix Fixe Menu in our Bar and Sahara Lounge, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, Sundays through Thursdays.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • Domaine Carneros by Tattinger - Wine Dinner

    US$175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    13 Feb 2025 only
    17:00
    Tattinger's Domaine Carneros wines will showcase their complexity and range in a meal fit for a Queen and King. Experience the versatility of sparkling wine in this Wine Dinner highlighting the versatility of Champagne style wines with our Wally’s Modern California cuisine. This limited-edition menu will feature elements of our classic menu with some contemporary twists across a savory and sweet experience. Brut 2019 Brut Rose NV La Reve 2016 Demi Sec 2020 Hosted in partnership with Domaine Carneros and curated by Wally's Chef and Sommelier.
    Domaine Carneros by Tattinger - Wine Dinner photo
  • High Tea benefiting Shay's Warriors

    US$160.00 per person

    Prepaid

    10 May 2025 only
    12:00
    Champagne High Tea in Honor of Nicole Botello. Join us for a Pre-Mother’s Day experience honoring the unbreakable bond of Mothers and daughters celebrating the gift of life. Starting at high Noon step back in time to be steeped in elegance and sweetness. Enjoy fashion pop ups from J McLaughlin, and LaDiDa Jewelry. Delight in delicious baked goods, tea sandwiches, sweet treats, bubbly, and live music. There will be no refunds for this event. All proceeds from this experience will benefit local attendees of the “I AM HOPE Survivors Reset Retreat," produced by Shay’s Warriors life after cancer.
    High Tea benefiting Shay's Warriors photo
  • Yellowstone 1883 Wne Dinner

    US$200.00 per person

    Prepaid

    21 Feb 2025 only
    17:30
    1883 Reserve Napa Valley draws inspiration from the land that Yellowstone Ranch is built on . True to Yellowstone series episodes, this dinner celebrates ranch life with its commitment to good stewardship, management and protection of the land and its ecosystem. Join us for a storied evening of Ranch Themed cuisine showcasing the Red, White, and Sparkling wines. Moses Rangel is a Grammy nominated Native American country singer that was mentored by Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard and toured with George Strait and has opened for Garth Brooks. We will be pairing acoustic country music with courses and wines along with stories of Yellowstone. Exclusive Wine purchasing opportunity for our guests.
    Yellowstone 1883 Wne Dinner photo

What 3,840 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Romantic

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Contemporary American

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Romantic

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wally's Desert Turtle is a "grand establishment" that has stood the test of time in Rancho Mirage. Renowned for "delicious food" and "impeccable service," it offers an "elegant and relaxed" ambiance. The soufflés, especially the Banana Foster, are "beyond incredible." A must-visit for a "superb dining experience."

3,840 Reviews
  1. BobB

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner

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  2. Charles

    VIP

    San Diego

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal. I have been here on crazy busy times like Thanksgiving, enjoyed the calm and classy atmosphere last night much more. The lamb was delicious. This place has been a favorite for decades. Highly recommend.

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  3. Brad

    VIP

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Relaxed Upscale environment with great service and consistent food. 

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  4. nancy

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you Maddy again for a beautiful dinner and to your staff! Love having Leo as our server

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  5. Dennis

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did not have the most ideal table but Wally’s is one of the best restaurant in the entire valley.

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  6. STEVE

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    347 reviews

    4.0

    347 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It's hard to to perfect all of the time ,but Wally's is always close. A busy holiday evening is always challenging, but a few hiccups are acceptable. Our family enjoyed the the Scallops, Sea Bass and Stuffed Chicken entree's and recommend them all. The Chocolate Souffle is the best !! High on our list in the Coachella Valley.

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  7. John

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! Everything was fantastic. Don’t miss the Wallys experience.

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  8. Aviva

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a 96 th birthday and the staff was great and very attentive to the birthday lady . Food and service excellent!

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  9. Lynn

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my husband’s birthday at Wally’s Desert Turtle and had a wonderful dining experience! Wally’s has been our go to restaurant for our special occasions. The service is great, the food is consistently delicious and the ambiance is relaxed elegance. The music by Tony B is fun.

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  10. Nick

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I have two issues. 1) the dress code you announce is not followed well and in some cases not close business casual...Sloppy and a man allowed to dine with his baseball cap on.

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FAQs

Wally's Desert Turtle is rated 4.8 stars by 3840 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 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Wally's Desert Turtle

71775 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bob Hope Drive
  • Area
    Rancho Mirage
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking, Private Lot Self-Parking, and Street Parking available
  • Public transit
    Sunline Transit AgencyBus Line #111Bus Stop #659Highway 111 and Rancho Las Palmas Westbound
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alan Lopez
  • Entertainment
    Great Live Entertainment Nightly with the Bolivar Brothers, Michael and John ... playing the standards, the classics, some current hits, and a sprinkling of guest requests ...Celebrating Springtime in the Desert with a $38 Three-Course Seasonal Prix Fixe Menu in our Bar and Sahara Lounge, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, Sundays through Thursdays.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (760) 568-9321
  • Private party facilities
    Wally's Desert Turtle is one of the desert's premier locations for upscale private dining. An elegant, classy and majestic space to host family celebrations, corporate events or just memorable moments.Please contact our special events department for bookings: wallysdtevents@gmail.com
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