Café Des Beaux-Arts

4.7

2324 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Come and savor French-Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Palm Desert. Enjoy a truly wonderful dining experience on our patio. You'll love our extraordinary food at affordable prices. No reservations taken for small parties at lunch or breakfast time, just come on in and we'll accommodate you!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Mediterranean, Bistro
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon, Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 am Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 346-0669
Website
http://www.cafedesbeauxarts.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Alfonso Fong

Location
73-640 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Cross street
Larkspur
Parking details
Large parking lot directly behind the restaurant and parking available on the street as well.
Entertainment
Jazz in the Bar from 6:00-9:00pm on Wednesday and Fridays during season.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 2,324 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Café Des Beaux-Arts in Palm Desert is cherished for its "wonderful food" and "fantastic" service. Guests praise the authentic French menu, including the "excellent" French Onion soup and "outstanding" profiteroles. With a cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and a wide-ranging menu, it's a "must" visit in the desert.

2,324 Reviews

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Janet
VIP
Indiana
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a favorite when we are in town! Getting a window seat is the best!
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Wayne
VIP
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always lovely, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This is a favorite place in Palm Springs.
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Ronna
VIP
Orange County
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant! Great food ( had the rack of lamb). It was scrumptious! Our server, Daisy, was a 10+.
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Manny
VIP
Palm Springs
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was top notch. Our server paid attention to his tables to make sure food was delivered in a timely manner, water was refilled, and plates removed when we both finished. He also passed what we call the coffee test. After it was ordered it was delivered quickly and a little later offered a refill. No waiting 10 minutes for it to arrive or having to ask for more. The food was cooked perfectly. We both had the lamb and I started with the onion soup. My only caution would be to let it sit for a few as even a little bit on the spoon had visible steam rising. There are a lot of great dessert items to choose from. I've had their profiteroles before and they are delicious, but I tried the crepe suzettes and they were the perfect light finish. Wine serves would be considered generous as they fill the glass and there are a number of choices under $15. The only negative is the noise level. At 6:30 it was pretty loud and hard to hear across the table. But by 7, one of the two groups left and things quieted down to a moderate level. You might want to save this for a special occasion as the final cost of our two meals was over $200.
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Teresa
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When we reserved a table, we asked specifically for a booth or table that would accommodate someone with a hearing impairment. As soon as we checked in, the maitre d’ promptly showed us to a booth he’d selected in a quiet location. It was a perfect location for us to have conversation. This is just one example of several gestures by the staff that made our dinner so enjoyable. Our server was relaxed, courteous, and efficient. We will definitely return to this restaurant. Love the ambiance, the staff, and the food!
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George
VIP
Minneapolis
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal. I had the short ribs. My wife had the branzini. We were both very happy with our meals. Truly a must place to eat if you are in the desert
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lois
New York City
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great night Loved the shrimp scampi and the desserts. Went after the movies with a party of six and everybody enjoyed their dinner Definitely recommend and will go back.
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John
VIP
Los Angeles
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always very good. The place we go to the most often in the desert.
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Katharine
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great server—Jose. Delicious dinner—mussels, beet carpaccio, ahi tuna and apple tarte. Charming interior and warm ambiance.
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Brian
VIP
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always fantastic. They’re the duck a la orage is amazing. The atmosphere is amazing. It’s an awesome place to have dinner.
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FAQs

Café Des Beaux-Arts offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 346-0669.

Café Des Beaux-Arts is rated 4.7 stars by 2324 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

73-640 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

Cross street
Larkspur
Neighborhood
Palm Desert
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon, Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 am Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Mediterranean, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Large parking lot directly behind the restaurant and parking available on the street as well.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alfonso Fong
Entertainment
Jazz in the Bar from 6:00-9:00pm on Wednesday and Fridays during season.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafedesbeauxarts.com/
Phone number
(760) 346-0669

Café Des Beaux-Arts

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Cup of French Onion Soup

Seafood Feuilleté

Asian Salad

Menu

What 2,324 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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