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Cuistot, Palm Desert, CA

Cuistot

4.8
4.8
2861 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Cuistot offers fine California/French cuisine and is located at the Southwest intersection of Highway 111 and El Paseo. Cuistot has consistently earned top ratings in the Zagat Survey and was named one of six restaurants in the United States to score a perfect 100 for food by the Conde Nast Traveler. Dine under the stars on our beautiful terrace overlooking a desert water oasis or in one of our elegant dining rooms.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Californian, French American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (760) 340-1000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Bernard Dervieux
  • Private party facilities
    From small, intimate gatherings to large Receptions and Dinners for up to 320 Guests Private Wine Room, Veranda , Fireplace Room, Bistro and Waterfall Terrace For inquiries contact michael@cuistotrestaurant.com
  • Private party contact
    Michael Shimer: (760) 340-1000
  • Area
    Palm Desert
  • Cross Street
    We are located at the corner of Hwy 111 & El Paseo (west end).
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wine Dinner, France vs. USA!

    US$140.00 per person

    10 Dec 2024 only
    You don't want to miss this incredible night of wine & food. 5 courses! All paired with both a French and an American wine.
    Wine Dinner, France vs. USA! photo
  • It's a warm & toasty Christmas Eve Dinner!

    US$103.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Come bring your family & join ours for a Christmas Eve dinner like no other! Chef Bernard's beautiful French farmhouse setting with vaulted beamed ceilings and a 30 foot fireplace will put you in the mood for the start of a fabulous desert holiday. Amazing 4 course dinner with all the trimmings. And, an extensive, award winning wine list to complete your evening.
    It's a warm & toasty Christmas Eve Dinner! photo
  • Ring in the New Year desert style!

    US$145.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate the New Year, New York time but California style! Amazing 4 course dinner in Chef Bernard's French farmhouse setting. What could be more special?
    Ring in the New Year desert style! photo

What 2,861 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Ambience

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Innovative

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for fine wines

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Romantic

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Good for special occasions

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Ambience

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Innovative

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for fine wines

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Romantic

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cuistot offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food and great service." Guests rave about the delicious flavors, attentive staff, and the presence of "Chef Bernard," who adds a personal touch. The warm ambiance in the "charming fireplace room" and the terrace's beauty enhance the culinary journey.

2,861 Reviews
  1. Darci

    Seattle

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely thanksgiving dinner. Very expensive for family of 6 with wine!

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  2. dean

    Central Coast

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, great food, excellent service!! What a Thanksgiving dinner!! We will do this again.

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  3. Maryann

    Palm Springs

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Thank you for a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner and wonderful service and ambiance. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

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  4. ANTHONY

    San Francisco

    100 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Bernard's dinners are very special. He is a gem to our desert. We are so lucky to have Cuistot!

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  5. Daniel

    Seattle

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great as always. Get chicken and mushroom soup Great French white by the glass

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  6. Brent

    Ottawa

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience here was too notch. Service was excellent, timely but not overbearing. There were four of us dining and each one of us were very pleased with our appetizers and mains. The atmosphere on the terrace was beautiful (great heaters) and the inside looked very nice as well.

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  7. Jan

    Phoenix

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food! Great service! We ere celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. You made it very special for all six of us. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

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  8. Scott

    Calgary

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful evening on the patio, exceptional service and great food - all 7 of us loved it!

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  9. EileenMG

    Chicago

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Am awesome dining experience & Birthday celebration 🍾

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  10. Lauren

    Portland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed everything! My partner and I sat in a booth in the Fireplace room, which turned out to be ideal. A warm room with great energy from the other happy guests. Our waitress was super helpful with her recommendations and sincere desire for us to order and fully enjoy our meal and experience. We 100% enjoyed! The food, wine, the waitstaff all were 5-Star and provided great leftovers the next day too (too much to eat it all!). Highly recommend!

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FAQs

Cuistot offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 340-1000.

Cuistot is rated 4.8 stars by 2861 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cuistot

72595 El Paseo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are located at the corner of Hwy 111 & El Paseo (west end).
  • Area
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Californian, French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Bernard Dervieux
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 340-1000
  • Private party facilities
    From small, intimate gatherings to large Receptions and Dinners for up to 320 Guests Private Wine Room, Veranda , Fireplace Room, Bistro and Waterfall Terrace For inquiries contact michael@cuistotrestaurant.com
  • Private party contact
    Michael Shimer: (760) 340-1000
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