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Signature Oignon Soup Gratinee - French Rotisserie Cafe, Palm Desert, CA

French Rotisserie Cafe

4.5
4.5
1582 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
We have deconstructed our Signature Dishes so you can have fun exploring your own version of French Bistro Cuisine. We offer the same delectable sauces & dressings made from scratch in house for you to pair with any of our salads, vegetables, organic free-range Poultry, and Seafood. Create your own plate and select your favorites or try something new - YOU decide. We are guided by the same delicious flavors and cooking techniques; no additives or preservatives are used offering several options for Gluten-free diners. Our Specialties are, as always, on the Menu: Onion Soup Gratinee, Escargots, Pâté de Foies de Volailles, Chicken or Seafood Vol-au-Vent, Lamb Tagine, Boeuf Bourguignon and scrumptious Sandwiches, all offered all day, 6 days/week, to dine-in or take-out - giving you so many options to visit us. New Coffee Bar - Paris inspired Cocktails & Full Bar, French Provenance Wine List & Beers. See you soon!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Contemporary European
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (760) 848-7684 ext. 1
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Alexander A. Fuentes
  • Area
    Palm Desert
  • Cross Street
    US Hwy 111 and Town Center Drive near Whole Foods
  • Parking details
    Ample parking available
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • NEW ALL-DAY MENU - MAKE YOUR OWN PLATE

    Multiple dates available
    We have deconstructed our Signature Dishes so you can have fun exploring French Bistro Cuisine. We now offer the same delectable sauces & dressings made from scratch for you to pair with any of our salads, vegetables, organic free-range Rotisserie Chicken and Seafood. Create your own plate and select your favorites or try something new. We are guided by the same delicious flavors and cooking techniques; no additives or preservatives, freshly made from scratch. Our Specialties are as always on the Menu, plus scrumptious sandwiches, all offered all day, 6 days/week, to dine-in or take-out - giving you so many options to visit us to enjoy !
  • REVEILLON DE NOEL - CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER

    US$89.00 per person

    Prepaid

    24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024
    Join us to celebrate Christmas Parisian Style! Selection of Hors d’Oeuvres: TERRINE DE FOIE DE VOLLAILLES AUX TRUFFES or ESGARCOTS DE BOURGOGNE or SALADE DE CŒUR DE LAITUE AU FROMAGE or BOUDIN BLANC DE CHAMPAGNE AUX POMMES Selection of Main Courses: FAROE ISLANDS SALMON MISO SAUCE or BOUCHÉE À LA REINE AU HOMARD or CANARD CONFIT À L’ORANGE or BOEUF BOURGUIGNON Selection of Desserts: PROFITEROLE AU CHOCOLAT or CHOCOLATE MOUSSE À LA ROSE or TARTE AUX POMMES
    REVEILLON DE NOEL - CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER photo
  • 2024NEW YEAR'S EVE REVEIILLON

    US$120.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025
    Bring in 2024 in a Parisian Bistro Atmosphere with our Signature Menu classics - Amuse Bouche & Flute de Crémant to start, Selection of Hors d’Oeuvres: TERRINE DE FOIES DE VOLLAILLES AUX TRUFFES or CAVIAR, BLINIS & MEYER LEMON CRÈME FRAÎCHE (+70) 1oz (30grs) Imperial Osetra Caviar Sustainably Raised, Warm Blinis or SALADE DE CŒUR DE LAITUE AU FROMAGE or ESGARCOTS DE BOURGOGNE Selection of Main Courses: CHILEAN SEABASS AUX AGRUMES or BOUCHÉE À LA REINE AU HOMARD & PETITS LÉGUME or SNAKE RIVER FARM CÔTE DE VEAU À LA DIJONAISE +14 or WAGUY EYE OF THE RIBEYE AU POIVRE VERT + 14 OR CANARD RÔTI & CONFIT AUX MARRONS ET A L'ORANGE +10 Selection of Desserts: PROFITEROLE AU CHOCOLAT or MEYER LEMON MILLES FEUILLES or CHOCOLATE MOUSSE A LA ROSE
    2024NEW YEAR'S EVE REVEIILLON photo

What 1,582 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
French Rotisserie Cafe offers a delightful taste of France with "excellent French cuisine," charming ambiance, and attentive service. Guests rave about "delicious food" including standout dishes like duck and escargots. The owners add a personal touch, making it a "favorite French restaurant in the valley." Perfect for a special meal!

1,582 Reviews
  1. Jill

    Washington DC

    88 reviews

    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was so delicious. The moules with frites, the duck yum Service was great really enjoyed our meals.

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  2. Frank

    Phoenix

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an exceptional restaurant with a fresh and light approach to delivering excellent French cuisine. The menu rather than being all things to all people focuses on a limited number of options that excel. The key focus is the rotisserie chicken which is exceptional, particularly with the traditional French sauces. However if you want fish or salads you are well provided for. Highly recommend this restaurant, pleasant and refreshing.

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  3. Lucas

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Finally got around to checking this gem out and so glad we did! The service and food was amazing-looking forward to dining here again when we’re back in town. In the same shopping center as Nordstrom Rack, but you would never know it when you’re seated in the warm, comfortable environment. As good as anything on El Paseo.

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  4. Eric

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding and the service was exceptional.

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  5. Jack

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place with a nice menu twist Nice experience

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  6. Jeannine

    Phoenix

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It appears to be an older restaurant with the bathrooms standing out. You are asked to throw your toilet paper in the trash. Not a fan of doing that. The inside is charming, though we are outside as it was a lovely day. I thought I didn’t like Brussels sprouts and the ones I had with my tasty duck have forever changed my mind. If you’ve had macarons in Paris, skip those; our apple tart was flaky and not too sweet. We’re glad we went, but not enough to return.

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  7. Mark

    San Diego

    68 reviews

    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very pleasant local bistro. Service was delightful, portions were generous. Rotisserie chicken was a real standout as was steak frites.

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  8. Patricia

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    This was possibly the worst meal I have had in many years. The chicken volevent was cold and unfavourable. Service was sketchy. In all, a very disappointing dinner. We will NEVER go back

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  9. Clare

    London

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were very disappointed with the food, we have eaten here previously, and it was always great, but last night it was substandard. The mussels were stringy and the steak was overcooked even though I asked for v rare. The servers kept trying to clear the table even though we were not finished.

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  10. Mark

    Palm Springs

    64 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Excited to try this restaurant based on the reviews. First I must say this was lunch, so maybe not indicative of dinner. They have good recipes I believe, based on what we tasted. The cooks let them down in this case. One of us had a 1/2 chicken. Flavor was good, but the breast was an almost sawdust dry. The fries were tasty, and the mustard sauce with mushrooms was a delight. One of us saw what looked like a Croque Monsieur with ham and a gooey cheese grilled on slices of bread. It looked delicious. However, the ham sandwich ordered off the menu was a cold sandwich with cold brie cheese, and stale bread that was crumbly and not fresh. Couldn't eat the bread. The ham was very good, as were the cornichons. The wait-staff were kind but not effusive. We each had a glass of wine: one a chardonnay from Languedoc, ,and the other a red blend from the same region. Cost of the wine was $10 each, which we thought was a great price point. Cost was not cheap - it was $$76 incl. tax, plus a $14 tip. We might go back for dinner, but probably not for lunch again.

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French Rotisserie Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 1582 OpenTable diners.

French Rotisserie Cafe does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for French Rotisserie Cafe

44489 Town Center Way Ste G, Palm Desert, CA 92260-2723

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    US Hwy 111 and Town Center Drive near Whole Foods
  • Area
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample parking available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alexander A. Fuentes
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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