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Le Vallauris, Palm Springs, CA

Le Vallauris

4.7
4.7
5094 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
Established in the heart of Palm Springs at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, Le Vallauris has been one of the highest rated restaurants in the Coachella Valley since its inception in 1973. The exquisite cuisine at Le Vallauris is prepared by Executive Chef, Jean-Paul Lair, who has graced the restaurant for over 25 years. The Historic Landmark was built in 1927 as a home for the Roberson family, who managed Palm Springs' first hotel, The Desert Inn. Many grand parties were held in the house for guests such as Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong and many more. Later on, when the restaurant was established it became a favorite place for Presidents and the Hollywood elite, and local socialites.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 325-5059
  • Website
    http://www.sohohouse.com/restaurants/le-vallauris
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jean Paul Lair
  • Catering
    Coming Soon...
  • Private party facilities
    Le Vallauris has 2 inside dining rooms for private parties each one with a capacity for up to 50 persons. The Patio can also be used on a "buy out" basis for up to 150 persons and a tree shaded Gazebo is available for up to 100 guests. These facilities are able to use an array of "prix fixe" menus.
  • Location
    385 West Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Cross street
    S Cahuilla Rd. and N Museum Dr.
  • Parking details
    Le Vallauris proposes Valet Parking operated by a third party.The suggested fee is $4 per car.
  • Entertainment
    Le Vallauris has a pianist in the bar.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Appetizer

  • Kolikof Ossetra Caviar$125.00

    • Kolikof Tripple Zero Caviar$165.00

      • Kolikof Golden Ossetra Caviar$195.00

        • Oyster Of The Day

          (Seven or eight)

          • SOU DU JOUR

            • Maine Lobster Salad$30.00

              exotic medley, passion fruit dressing, asparagus, avocado, baby frisse

              • House Smoked Salmon$22.00

                condiments, toast

                • Raw Seared Ahi Tuna$25.00

                  sesame crust with seaweed, cucumber and avocado salad, ginger dressing

                  • Crunchy Boston Scallops$27.00

                    green apple vinaigrette baby frisée & carrot julienne salad

                    • HAMACHI SASHIMI$28.00

                      Green Onion | Yuzu Kosho Dressing | Mango Jalapeno Sorbet

                      • Escargots$19.00

                        Classic garlic butter

                        • PORT WINE DUCK LIVER MOUSSE$25.00

                          Haricot Vert | Endive Salad Raspberry Dressing

                          • BACKED MARINATED BUCHERON GOAT CHEESE$19.00

                            Rustic Toast | Red Beet Salad | Raspberry Dressing

                            • STUFFED BARTLETT PEAR WITH ROQUEFORT & WALNUT$19.00

                              Baby Frisée | Endive | Walnut Dressing

                              • HEIRLOOM TOMATO$25.00

                                Tomato Basil Sorbet | Basil | Olive Oil | Shallot

                                Main Course

                                • MAINE LOBSTER RAVIOLIS$46.00

                                  Basil Bisque | Claws & Knuckles

                                  • SAUTEED MAINE LOBSTER VANILLA BUTTER$68.00

                                    Corn Lobster Bisque

                                    • GRILLED SCOTTISH SALMON$46.00

                                      Honey Lemon | Green Pepper | Corn | Spicy Infused Olive Oil | Farm Vegetables

                                      • ALASKAN HALIBUT$51.00

                                        Blood Orange Raspberry Infused Olive OIL | Braised Rainbow Carrot & Asparagus

                                        • ROASTED RACK OF LAMB$52.00

                                          Mustard Herbs & Breadcrumbs Crust | Au Jus | Ratatouille | Potato Croquette

                                          • MEDAILLON VEAL FILET$50.00

                                            Potato | Truffle Mascarpone Raviolis | Fresh Sweet Peas | Port Wine Veal Jus

                                            • BEEF FILET$62.00

                                              Balsamic Reduction | Onion Marmalade | Gratin Dauphinois | Haricot Vert

                                              • ROASTED HALF DUCK$49.00

                                                Cherry Sauce | Pomme Anna | Spinach

                                                • BRAISED BEEF CHEEKS$42.00

                                                  mashed potato and sautéed spinach

                                                  • VEGETARIAN RAVIOLIS$34.00

                                                    Basil Tomato Coulis | Asparagus & Market Vegetables

                                                    Last updated: November 6, 2024

                                                    What 5,094 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
                                                    • 4.7Service
                                                    • 4.9Ambience
                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                                      Best Ambiance

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                                      Romantic

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                                      Best Ambiance

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                    • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                                      Romantic

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Le Vallauris is a culinary gem in Palm Springs, offering a "magical setting" with a beautiful outdoor patio. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "impeccable service," making it ideal for special occasions. With dishes like sautéed lobster and veal medallions, this spot promises an exquisite dining experience.

                                                    5,094 Reviews

                                                    1. Dan

                                                      VIP

                                                      Washington DC

                                                      1 review

                                                      3.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined today

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 2
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                      Went for Christmas dinner and the pre fixe menu was overpriced for the quality of the food. The service was okay but the servers had no awareness of timing. For instance, my wife and I took 30 seconds to toast and have a kiss at the end of our meal. The waiter literally drops the check in the middle of it…he could have recognized the moment and circled back in 1 min.

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                                                    2. Laurent

                                                      Palm Springs

                                                      1 review

                                                      3.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 3
                                                      3. Service 2
                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                      I've always wanted togo try this restaurant and let me tell you it was a major let down. The service is barely above average, the food good but not amazing and severely overpriced. Many better dining options in the valley.

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                                                    3. Alex

                                                      VIP

                                                      Palm Springs

                                                      51 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      51 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      As always, a top notch, elegant restaurant with beautifully prepared dishes & wonderful staff.

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                                                    4. Ashley

                                                      VIP

                                                      Los Angeles

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Hands down our favorite restaurant in Palm Springs!

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                                                    5. Nicole

                                                      VIP

                                                      Palm Springs

                                                      24 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      24 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The service here is second to none. Efficiency and grace is a true art form in hospitality and the staff at Le Vallauris wrote the book.

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                                                    6. Joanne

                                                      VIP

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      6 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      6 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Great old style French cuisine. A bit pricy but worth it.

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                                                    7. sonja

                                                      Orange County

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      We definitely recommend this place again. The the ambience and the service was great. The food was spectacular. Nice bottle of wine with lobster salad. The hubby had halibut and I had the lobster ravioli. You cant go wrong with those choices. Kat our server was very attentive and delightful to talk with.

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                                                    8. Ian

                                                      VIP

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      10 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      10 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Loved it. Service was incredible and food is delicious

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                                                    9. Michael

                                                      VIP

                                                      New York City

                                                      11 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      11 reviews

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      One of the gorgeous dinner patios in Palm Springs. Food is classic and solidly prepared. Service is professional albeit with a noticeable tinge of a corporate vibe. (Side note: our waiter was having a bad evening and let it show through his rude and snarky comments throughout dinner. Was a bummer). Overall, though, Le Vallauris delivers good food and a memorable evening.

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                                                    10. David

                                                      Los Angeles

                                                      17 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      17 reviews

                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      When we arrived, the maitre d’ told us that chef JeanPaul Lair was retiring and that they were transitioning to a new chef. If so, the change has been seamless. The food was excellent as always, as was the service and ambience.

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    Le Vallauris is rated 4.7 stars by 5094 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
                                                    Google Map for Le Vallauris

                                                    385 West Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

                                                    Dining areas

                                                    Additional information

                                                    • Cross street
                                                      S Cahuilla Rd. and N Museum Dr.
                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                      Palm Springs
                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                      Brunch Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
                                                    • Price
                                                      $50 and over
                                                    • Cuisines
                                                      French, Mediterranean, Californian
                                                    • Dining style
                                                      Casual Elegant
                                                    • Dress code
                                                      Smart Casual
                                                    • Parking details
                                                      Le Vallauris proposes Valet Parking operated by a third party.The suggested fee is $4 per car.
                                                    • Payment options
                                                      AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                    • Executive chef
                                                      Jean Paul Lair
                                                    • Entertainment
                                                      Le Vallauris has a pianist in the bar.
                                                    • Additional
                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                    • Website
                                                      http://www.sohohouse.com/restaurants/le-vallauris
                                                    • Phone number
                                                      (760) 325-5059
                                                    • Catering
                                                      Coming Soon...
                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                      Le Vallauris has 2 inside dining rooms for private parties each one with a capacity for up to 50 persons. The Patio can also be used on a "buy out" basis for up to 150 persons and a tree shaded Gazebo is available for up to 100 guests. These facilities are able to use an array of "prix fixe" menus.

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