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The Vista Lounge, Palm Desert, CA

The Vista Lounge

4.4
4.4
84 Reviews
$30 and under
American
41555 Woodhaven Dr E, Palm Desert, CA 92211

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
  • Innovative
Set against the backdrop of the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains, The Vista Lounge offers high quality food with tremendous views. Chef Richard prepares an amazing menu that changes as much as the weather in the Coachella Valley. You'll never get board with the food and flavors offered at The Vista Lounge on Monday & Thursday.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Richard Perez
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 84 people are saying

The Vista Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

84 Reviews
  1. DanG

    Palm Springs4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The buffet was very tasty with a good variety of food choices. We stayed away from the salad bar under the current circumstances. The setting was very pretty with the white table cloths & white fabric chairs.

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  2. Marvelous

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I made an appointment for 5:00 p.m pickup. I arrived on time and the order did not come to me until 5:30 p.m. Not acceptable.

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  3. PaulaPam

    Palm Springs3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    VISTA LOUNGE IS THE BEST KEPT SECRET. Monday night MEXICAN BUFFET. We have to say that we had the BEST Chile Rellanos, Enchiladas and Tamales in the Valley! This place will not be a secret much longer!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Excellent service.

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  5. Mabs

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Monday night buffets are the best. My favorite was this last Monday’s Italian buffet. Love Chef Richards lasagna and the pasta bar is outstanding. Good salad bar as well as delicious deserts. All for a very reasonable price ❤️

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  6. AnnaMarie VIP

    Palm Springs130 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 11, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The pasta buffet is always great; freshly made by the chefs. There was also pizza, roasted vegetables and lasagna. The chefs are getting better at a variety of desserts.

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  7. CarolS

    Seattle2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I have been to your Vista Lounge in the past for the Prime Rib dinners and just LOVED IT, but this time I had a 5:30 PM reservation for two and the SERVICE WAS EXTREMELY BAD!!!! I had to go ask the hostess to find our waiter before we were even asked what we wanted to drink; even then it took several minutes before someone came with water. The waiter finally did take our order, but we did NOT GET ANY BREAD and our SOUP AND SALAD didn't arrive for ONE HOUR AND TEN MINUTES!!!! Then, we barely had time to eat the soup and salad before the main course was delivered and so rather than wait for our dinner to get cold we didn't even finish the first course!!!! The waiter kept saying "we were hit with too many people at once" and then "there are food servers who bring your food" when I asked if we could at least get some bread and the soup and salad. We were not the only table without food for a long period of time. It seemed like perhaps the Chef was late and the food preparation was waaay behind. PLEASE FIND A WAY TO RECTIFY THIS VERY POOR SERVICE or I will no longer ask friends to join me at your restaurant.

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  8. Pickman

    Seattle3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 4, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The seating area is noisy and it’s very hard to speak with others at our table. We were served no water until we requested it and then it was our bar waiter that provided and refilled our glasses Food was just as one would expect from a public buffet. No reason to select this noisy atmosphere over a restaurant like Denny’s that would be quieter and more attentive waiters

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  9. AnnE

    Palm Springs16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 29, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food when served. We made reservation for 5 pm and there was confusion in setting up the table for that timeframe. They definitely did not have enough wait staff. Great meal when finally served but very slowly.

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  10. DickR

    Palm Springs1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 28, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The meatloaf was overcooked and very dry. It gave us both indigestion. Scallop potatoes were cool to luke warm. My wifes comment after was " worst meal since coming to Vista Lounge".

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41555 Woodhaven Dr E, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Perez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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