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Willie's, Rancho Mirage, CA

Willie's

4.7
4.7
1383 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary European

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Willie’s Modern Fare combines the elegance of fine dining with the warmth and conviviality for which its founder is best known. Recognized for successful Palm Springs eateries Eight4Nine Restaurant & lounge and, 1501 Uptown Gastropub Willie Rhine and General Manager Veronica Cavazos invite guest to savor classic cuisine with a modern twist, along with creative cocktails and carefully curated wine list.

In the kitchen, Executive Chef Richard Perez leads the culinary team with an eye for detail and taste for excellence honed throughout a career overseeing the food at esteemed establishments like Colony Palms Hotel, The Cork Tree Restaurant, and Il Fornaio.

Enjoy dinner & drinks in the fine dining room or outdoor patio (reservations recommended).
You can stop into the casual lounge for a sip and a snack where reservations aren't needed.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Contemporary American, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 501-0167
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Oscar Barajas
  • Neighborhood
    Rancho Mirage
  • Cross street
    Frank Sinatra
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Frank Sinatra
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Willie's Afternoon Tea

    $52.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Immerse in the timeless elegance of British tea tradition and elevate your day with our Afternoon Tea experience. Indulge in an assortment of impeccably crafted, petite sandwiches, each a delightful masterpiece. Pair them with freshly prepared opulent selection of meticulously presented pastries by CAKE & CAKES. As you sip on our carefully curated loose-leaf teas, you may also add a touch of effervescence by raising a glass of Champagne. It's the perfect way to infuse an extra dose of sparkle into this special occasion. To ensure that your experience is nothing short of perfect, we kindly request that you make your reservation at least 24 hours in advance. We look forward to welcoming you to a delightful Afternoon Tea affair.
  • Valentine's Dinner

    $82.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Please come join us for a splendid 4 course dinner on this special evening Dinner menu will be up shortly on our Website
  • Night at the Opera

    $68.00 per person

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    Come join us on this delightful evening full of great Opera and a delicious 3 course menu. Menu description will be up soon on our website

What 1,383 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Willie's offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "superb" brunch, "outstanding" afternoon tea, and "impeccable" dinners. The ambiance is "elegant," and the staff is "attentive," making it a "favorite" for special occasions. Some suggest minor improvements in menu execution.

1,383 Reviews
  1. Jay

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's ALWAYS a superb dinner at Willie's. Beverly had the filet and I had the stroganoff. Both absolutely fabulous!

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  2. Cindy

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Halibut was absolutely delicious!! Loved the little gem Caesar salad. Sat in a booth on dining room, lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.
    Willie'sResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! I’m delighted you enjoyed the halibut and the little gem Caesar salad. It’s great to hear you appreciated the booth and the atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Willie

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  3. Douglas

    VIP

    New York City

    124 reviews

    4.0

    124 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great. Food was delicious and two people had take home meals. Prices were on the high side and if you order a martini PLEASE fill the glass. All in all a nice dinner by expensive.
    Willie'sResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the service and found the food delicious. I’ve noted your comments regarding the martini, and we’ll review these to enhance the overall experience. We appreciate your visit and hope to welcome you back soon. Willie

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  4. Dwight

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Willie’s. A most excellent experience. Will dine there again.
    Willie'sResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear your first visit was an excellent experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Willie

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  5. jud

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    All chairs were wet! 4 people had wet pants due to wet chairs. Beef Stroganoff was perhaps yesterday's Service at end was non existent! Had to call another server to find our serve! Late for our next engagement
    Willie'sResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback. I’m very sorry for the inconvenience caused by the wet chairs. I was surprised to hear that the cushions were put back before they were completely dry from cleaning. This was an oversight, and I’ll ensure it doesn’t happen again. Your experience is important to us, and I appreciate you bringing this to my attention. Willie

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  6. David

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent. I requested a round table and the gladly accommodated. The food was excellent and very generous. Anyone that goes should certainly try the cauliflower
    Willie'sResponded on January 14, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the service and the food at Willie's. Our team takes pride in ensuring every guest feels accommodated, and we're so glad the round table worked out perfectly for you. The cauliflower is definitely a guest favorite—thank you for recommending it! We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience. Willie

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  7. Noel

    VIP

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second visit to Willie's. Both times we sat on the outdoor patio which is quiet and nicely decorated. Staff is very attentive and pleasant. Five star service. The Beef Stroganoff is a top pick and was amazing. We will definitely be returning.
    Willie'sResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted you enjoyed both visits on our outdoor patio and appreciated the quiet ambiance and decor. It's wonderful to hear that our staff provided attentive and pleasant service. We're thrilled the Beef Stroganoff was a standout for you, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit. Willie

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  8. Larry

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived early for our reservation so we enjoyed excellent cocktails in the bar and were seated early. Reservation was for Sunday Afternoon Tea which was excellent with outstanding service. Highly recommend.
    Willie'sResponded on January 7, 2025
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed your cocktails at the bar and that your Sunday Afternoon Tea was excellent with outstanding service. It means a lot to receive your recommendation, and I look forward to welcoming you back again soon. — Willie

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  9. Michael

    VIP

    Greensboro

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The High Tea is really nice. The food is delicious however the tea is not great. The tea pots are too large and don’t keep the tea remotely warm. The tea bags (only one per pot) are too small to create a flowers pot of tea with so much water in the large tea pots. They should use stainless steel pots like in fine hotels. The porcelain pots don’t retain heat. The tea balls used for loose tea leaves are equally way too small to create a decent pot of flavorful tea . The pot sits and sits on the table to let the tea steep and by then, the water is lukewarm warm. If the tea matched the quality of delicate sandwich’s, delicious scones and sweets, they would have a 5 star rating!
    Willie'sResponded on January 7, 2025
    Thank you so much for your feedback about our High Tea service. I’m delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, including the delicate sandwiches, scones, and sweets. However, I truly appreciate your comments regarding the tea service and the challenges with the teapots. Your suggestions about using stainless steel pots and improving the size and quality of the tea bags or tea balls are very helpful. We strive to create the best possible experience for our guests, and your input gives us an opportunity to make meaningful improvements. I’ll be sure to review this with the team so we can refine our tea service. Thank you again for your thoughtful review—I hope we’ll have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a 5-star experience. — Willie

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  10. Conrad

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great brunch experience on Sunday, especially the Niçoise salad and the shrimp & grits!
    Willie'sResponded on January 7, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review. I’m so glad you had a great brunch experience and enjoyed the Niçoise salad and shrimp & grits. It means a lot to hear such positive feedback. I look forward to welcoming you back again soon. — Willie

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FAQs

Willie's is rated 4.7 stars by 1383 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Willie's

69830 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-2837

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Frank Sinatra
  • Neighborhood
    Rancho Mirage
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Contemporary American, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Frank Sinatra
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Oscar Barajas
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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