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4.8
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Wally's Desert Turtle
4.8
3957 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
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2 people
Mar 27, 2025
March 2025
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11:00 PM
Experiences are available.
- Good for special occasions
- Fancy
- Great for fine wines
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesContemporary American, Californian, Steak
- Hours of operationDinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Executive chefAlan Lopez
- Private party facilitiesWally'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
- NeighborhoodRancho Mirage
- Cross streetBob Hope Drive
- Parking detailsValet Parking, Private Lot Self-Parking, and Street Parking available
- Public transitSunline Transit AgencyBus Line #111Bus Stop #659Highway 111 and Rancho Las Palmas Westbound
- EntertainmentGreat 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.
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
High Tea benefiting Shay's Warriors
$160.00 per person
Prepaid
May 10, 2025 only12:00 PMChampagne 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.
Easter Sunday Brunch 2025
$68.00 per person
Apr 20, 2025 onlyPlease join us for our 3 course preset menu Easter Brunch starting at $68 per person.Mother's Day Brunch
$68.00 per person
May 11, 2025 onlyPlease join us for our 3 course prefixed Mother's Day Brunch starting at $68 per person.
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Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Best Ambiance
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Great for fine wines
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Contemporary American
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Best Ambiance
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Great for fine wines
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
Contemporary American
Review summary
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Wally's Desert Turtle offers a "classic elegance" with "outstanding food" and "impeccable service." Diners rave about the Dover sole and lamb, and "special occasions" are celebrated with sophistication. The "ambiance is warm and welcoming" with live music enhancing the experience. A "must-visit" for its "sumptuous desserts" and timeless charm.
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FAQs
Wally's Desert Turtle is rated 4.8 stars by 3957 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Experiences are available.
71775 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Additional information
- Cross streetBob Hope Drive
- NeighborhoodRancho Mirage
- Hours of operationDinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesContemporary American, Californian, Steak
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Parking detailsValet Parking, Private Lot Self-Parking, and Street Parking available
- Public transitSunline Transit AgencyBus Line #111Bus Stop #659Highway 111 and Rancho Las Palmas Westbound
- Payment optionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefAlan Lopez
- EntertainmentGreat 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.
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
- Private party facilitiesWally'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