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Cork Tree Restaurant, Palm Desert, CA

Cork Tree Restaurant

4.7
4.7
4174 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Cork Tree Restaurant is built around California products. Local ingredients are used whenever possible and wines of the West Coast, particularly California, are featured.

The wine list is always a work in progress, with a balance of well known wineries, as well as boutique wineries.

Cork Tree enhabits a style rich in California elegance. Large and round booths privately encased in wood and fabric provide intimate spaces for conversation and romance, while providing views of the understated glamour of the dining room. Beautiful Palm Trees and a natural cascading fountain make the Cork Tree Patio wind-protected and well-appointed for dining under the stars. Additionally, depending on the size of your celebration, two private dining options await.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary French, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 779-0123
  • Website
    http://thecorktree.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private dining options at the Cork Tree. There is the intimate Chef’s Table which seats 6-8 people comfortably, as well as the Meritage board room, a private room overlooking our beautiful patio that seats up to 30. For inquiries, please contact: hrod8@verizon.net
  • Location
    74950 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross street
    Cook Street
  • Parking details
    There is ample public parking for the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Valentine's Day Menu 2025

    $145.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Cork Tree will be offering a three course $145.00 per person menu that includes a champagne or cocktail toast on Valentine's Day.
    Valentine's Day Menu 2025 Photo

Menu

Dessert Wines & Ports

  • Balcones Rumble$12.00

    • Trentadue, Chocolate Amore$14.00

      • Croft Distinction$14.00

        • Croft Fine Tawny$11.00

          • Fonesca Bin #27$12.00

            • Fonseca Ten Year$15.00

              • Sandeman Founders Reserve$14.00

                • Sandeman Ten Year$16.00

                  • Sandeman Twenty Year$25.00

                    • Taylor Fladgate LBV$16.00

                      • Taylor Fladgate Ten Year$15.00

                        • Taylor Fladgate Twenty Year$26.00

                          Cognacs

                          • Courvoisier VS$18.00

                            • Courvoisier XO$62.00

                              • Hennessy VS$25.00

                                • Martell VS$18.00

                                  • Martell VSOP$23.00

                                    • Martell Cordon Bleu$65.00

                                      • Remy Martin VSOP$21.00

                                        • Remy Martin XO$70.00

                                          Scotch Whiskey

                                          • Balvenie Twelve$30.00

                                            • Bruichladdich$25.00

                                              • Chivas Regal$17.00

                                                • Dewars$14.00

                                                  • Dewars Twelve$14.00

                                                    • Johnny Walker Red$13.00

                                                      • Johnny Walker Black$18.00

                                                        • Glenfiddich Fire & Cane$20.00

                                                          • Glenfiddich IPA$25.00

                                                            • Glenfiddich Project X$29.00

                                                              • Glenfiddich Twelve$22.00

                                                                • Glenfiddich Fifteen$24.00

                                                                  • Glenfiddich Eighteen$36.00

                                                                    • Glenlivet Twelve$17.00

                                                                      • Glenlivet Fifteen$25.00

                                                                        • Glenlivet Eighteen$40.00

                                                                          • Glenlivet Twenty One$75.00

                                                                            • Macallan Ten$18.00

                                                                              • Macallan Twelve$33.00

                                                                                • Macallan Eighteen$100.00

                                                                                  • Monkey Shoulder$13.00

                                                                                    • Oban Fourteen$36.00

                                                                                      • Speyburn Ten$11.00

                                                                                        Last updated: April 13, 2022

                                                                                        What 4,174 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
                                                                                        • 4.6Food
                                                                                        • 4.8Service
                                                                                        • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                        • 4.2Value

                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                        Loved For

                                                                                        • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                                                                          Californian

                                                                                        • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                                                                          Californian

                                                                                        Review summary

                                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                        Cork Tree Restaurant delights with "excellent service" and "delicious food," making it a favorite in Palm Desert. The menu boasts diverse options like ribeye, duck, and Chilean sea bass, complemented by a beautiful setting. While some experiences vary, many diners enjoy a memorable, upscale dining experience with attentive staff and delightful ambiance.

                                                                                        4,174 Reviews

                                                                                        1. Tim

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Chicago

                                                                                          70 reviews

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          70 reviews

                                                                                          Dined today

                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                          2. Food 3
                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          I think they have lost their chef. The two sounds we had, the Caesar and the pear salad were extremely flat. The Caesar salad tastes like water with no pungency from garlic and no croutons. Is it really that difficult to look up a good recipe for Caesar salad? The pear salad should be accompanied by a touch of vinegar and a feta or relatively stronger cheese to offset the sweetness of the pear and it had absolutely no flavor. The filet mignon we had was very good with a reduction sauce. The wine pours are very generous. Service was pretty good. Just seems like they've lost something compared to last year. They had three people at the front desk at 5:30 ready to seat people. They should apply some of that money to their chef.

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                                                                                        2. Diane

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Palm Springs

                                                                                          8 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          8 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Great food. Great servers. Will request a booth in the main dining room next time.

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                                                                                        3. Patricia

                                                                                          Palm Springs

                                                                                          26 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          26 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Went there for husband’s birthday. Great service - we had a reservation and they sat us in the bar area - it was fine but a bit loud - music was playing which was nice. Food was good - drinks a little pricey but we were celebrating a birthday. Enjoyed it for a nice night out

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                                                                                        4. Rene

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Seattle

                                                                                          159 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          159 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Wow! We had an exceptional experience- fantastic service with excellent dinners in a beautiful, intimate setting. Enjoy!!!!

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                                                                                        5. Joan

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Palm Springs

                                                                                          69 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          69 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Very attractive place, indoor and outdoor seating. Their soups are a highlight. Service is excellent.

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                                                                                        6. Debby

                                                                                          Greater Boston

                                                                                          76 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          76 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          We were surprised at the wonderful old school ambiance and service. We went on a busy Saturday night and the service was terrific. Our waiter had a great sense of humor and was great with recommendations and pairings. The had a cream of asparagus soup with lemon oil and it was unique and excellent. Meals all came on a trolly (old school). I had the duck and he had the sea bass. Both we excellent. But save room for dessert. Creme Brule 3 ways. I could eat the butterscotch one forever.

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                                                                                        7. Tom

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Palm Springs

                                                                                          160 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          160 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          This is a "go to" place for us. Service is always top notch. Cocktails are generous and well-made. Our server was very knowledgeable. My wife started with the Caesar salad which she enjoyed and I had the soup of the day. We both ordered daily specials for our entrees. She had the scallops and shrimp which she loved. I had the steak Diane. The serving was more than generous (took half of mine home). I found the sauce to be a bit heavy, but otherwise very tasty. We will definitely be back.

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                                                                                        8. Heather

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Vancouver

                                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on January 17, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Always a great meal and fantastic service. Our only disappointment this time was the ribeye steak, it was just average. Everything else was excellent and we appreciate the experience every time we go.

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                                                                                        9. Pamela

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Palm Springs

                                                                                          39 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          39 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on January 16, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          A perfect birthday celebration from start yo finish. I enjoyed the pear salad, crab cakes and yummy scallops for my meal. Hubby had the same starters and raved about his short ribs. He’s a huge short rib fan and said these were over the top. Thank you to our server Jeanine for a great evening.🙏

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                                                                                        10. David

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Phoenix

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          2.0

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on January 14, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 2
                                                                                          2. Food 2
                                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Our meal was significantly delayed. When it arrived, some food was served cold. One additional item was missing from the order, and was not delivered until the meal was nearly finished. The waiter offered a free desert, but given that this was identified as a birthday celebration, a desert would normally have been offered.

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                                                                                        FAQs

                                                                                        Cork Tree Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 779-0123.

                                                                                        Cork Tree Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 4174 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                        Make a reservation

                                                                                        2 people
                                                                                        7:00 PM
                                                                                        Booked 39 times today
                                                                                        Experiences are available.

                                                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                        Google Map for Cork Tree Restaurant

                                                                                        74950 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260

                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                        • Cross street
                                                                                          Cook Street
                                                                                        • Neighborhood
                                                                                          Palm Desert
                                                                                        • Hours of operation
                                                                                          Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                        • Price
                                                                                          $50 and over
                                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                                          Californian, Contemporary French, Contemporary American
                                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                                          Casual Elegant
                                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                                          Smart Casual
                                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                                          There is ample public parking for the restaurant.
                                                                                        • Payment options
                                                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                        • Additional
                                                                                          Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                        • Website
                                                                                          http://thecorktree.com/
                                                                                        • Phone number
                                                                                          (760) 779-0123
                                                                                        • Private party facilities
                                                                                          We have two private dining options at the Cork Tree. There is the intimate Chef’s Table which seats 6-8 people comfortably, as well as the Meritage board room, a private room overlooking our beautiful patio that seats up to 30. For inquiries, please contact: hrod8@verizon.net

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