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Cork Tree Restaurant, Palm Desert, CA

Cork Tree Restaurant

4.8
4.8
4142 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 4,142 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Californian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cork Tree Restaurant offers a "memorable evening" with "spectacular" food and "excellent service." Diners rave about the "Colorado Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb" and "Chilean Sea Bass." The ambiance is "romantic" and "elegant," perfect for celebrations. While a bit pricey, the "generous portions" and "attentive service" ensure a satisfying experience.

4,142 Reviews
  1. Joseph

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is ALWAYS excellent ---match that with a great and personable staff and you have us coning back again and again!!!!!

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  2. Jim

    VIP

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Couldn’t have asked for a better Christmas Eve dinner experience. Starting with the best up Manhattan I’ve ever had. Service by Moses (good server name for this occasion) was excellent. And then the food. Best lobster crab cakes in the desert and a shared ribeye. Perfection all. So much food we even had take home left overs.

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  3. Melissa

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and the service was friendly and attentive. Lovely.

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  4. Carrie

    VIP

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time we have been there and will definitely be back! Food was great and service matched it!

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  5. Betty

    VIP

    E. Tennessee

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was fabulous. My husband had the filet and he couldn’t stop talking about the sauce on his mashed potatoes. I had scallops and that dish was also wonderful. Me and my husband both enjoyed a mini beet salad. Definitely recommend this restaurant.

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  6. Marlon

    VIP

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have had dinner on my birthday here for the past three years. The ribeye and filet were excellent. Our friend had to send his filet back to be reheated as it was a bit cold. This was taken care of and the table was given a free dessert in addition to my free birthday dessert. The portions were large and the flavors were delicious. Excellent meal.

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  7. ailve

    VIP

    Vancouver

    115 reviews

    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still definitely one of the best restaurants in PD, delicious meals and excellent service ….

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  8. Linda

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Chilean Sea Bass was perfectly cooked and delicious. The Cork Tree is our "go to" restaurant whenever we are in Palm Desert.

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  9. Elizabeth

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I always eat at the bar and the food and Service are impeccable but tonight we ate in the restaurant side and everything was wrong., I had the seafood linguine and it was chunky with carrots and a thick sauce instead of a white wine bur Blanc, the shrimp was grilled/burned and the scallop was overcooked. Both my friends dishes were dry and chicken, smoky and grilled overcooked. So disappointed because it’s usually so very good. We asked for a wedge salad to share without bacon and it arrived with bacon, they fixed it, but then they never came back for black pepper. The manager addressed my friends plate, but the waiter was indifferent to even asking us for a second round of drinks or asking us how everything was. I will not eat in their dining room again..  I am concierge at Westin Desert Willow and have been referring guests but after tonight I will think again. I will stick to the bar service and bar menu which was heads and tails much better.So disappointed ☹️

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  10. Al

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. Will definitely be back.

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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 4.8 stars by 4142 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 32 times today

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
  • 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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