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    Catalan

    4.2 (998 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    CATALAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Ribeye
    Mandy F.

    I love to try a new spot when traveling. Little tapas is always the key to be able to try multiple dishes. we had Mediterranean Trio House classic Hummus, Babaganoush, and Romesco served with grilled Pita bread. My favorite was the Romesco, it had a very unique and good flavor to it. Seafood Paella Shrimp, calamari, mussels, peas, saffron and bomba rice. This one didn't have as much flavor as we would like. Creamy Seafood Pasta Squid ink pasta with cherry tomato, jumbo shrimp, fresh fish, squid and mussels in a creamy saffron sauce. This is one of my favorite dish and the little 6year old we had there loved it too. 12 oz Prime Ribeye Crushed Yukon gold potatoes served with chimichurri and blue cheese. Good potatoes and the chimichurri was a nice touch for the ribeye. Shishito pepper lacked flavor, we just paired it with our food. I really like the inside, it's really Latin vibe Service was good and attentive

    Crème Caramel dessert
    Darien M.

    CATALAN RESTAURANT in Rancho Mirage is only 15 minutes from downtown Palm Springs, and well worth the short drive. We came for their SUMMER PREFIX SPECIAL MENU and it did not disappoint. This is an amazing offer of three delicious courses: A starter choice of one of three excellent salads, a choice of varied entrées, including their famous mixed seafood, chicken and sausage paella (omg! The BEST!) and a choice of two super delicious top of the line desserts, all for $50! Unbelievable value! The beautiful rooms which are filled with art and high ceilings and the large bright patio at Catalan whisked me away to the Catalonia area north of Barcelona where I spend a good amount of vacation time. The food here is just as delicious as it was there, maybe better. Everything on the menu is great but at this time of year the thing to come for is this summer special. Even the desserts were perfect. Hot from the fryer churros filled with melting hot fudge were literally the best we have ever tasted. And we also had a very caramelly cream caramel served pot de crème style, which was equally delicious and a wonderful counterpoint to the hot churros Service from this family owned and run business was attentive and friendly. The wine list was excellent and I chose a Spanish red to accompany my dinner. They have a nightly happy hour in the large bar area, too, with discounted specials and its own menu. Free parking in their adjacent lot.

    Rack of lamb
    Cody A.

    Back for our annual visit to Palm Desert. We were seated and served right way on Wednesday evening. The bread and pesto was so delicious, we had refrain ourselves from filling up on bread! We ordered octopus (tender), lamb (cooked medium rare), fish (flaky), and seafood paella (could use more seasoning).

    The pesto dip here. !!! Fantastic
    Danny M.

    Ok, not great. Not sure what their identity is, Spanish? Mediteranean? Nonetheless, not important. The Paella looks great in pics, but ordered, and just ok. The pesto dip with bread was probably my favorite . vERY good. Scallops, again, just ok. Cooked well, flavor so so.

    Patatas bravas
    Misty W.

    We've been on the hunt for a great tapas spot in the desert and are so happy we found Catalan! The food was incredible, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service somehow topped it all. It's family-owned, and we loved getting to meet different members of the family throughout the night. Do yourself a favor and check this place out--you'll be supporting an amazing family while enjoying a fantastic meal.

    Seafood paella !
    Libby M.

    Best dessert I've ever had (custard). Fantastic paella (with soccarat!). Delicious octopus appetizer, yummy olives, great wine. Friendly service and SO gracious to newcomers. Don't miss this cultural treat!

    Seafood soup
    Ree T.

    I am always looking for a place that has great food and service. As soon as I entered I was greeted by Grace who also was the person to be my server. The service was great from beginning to end. Not only was Grace kind and attentive, I met the owner/manager of the establishment who was just as wonderful. My food was delicious. It was a seafood soup. The restaurant itself looked as if it belonged on a movie set. It was a great experience all the way around.

    Complimentary anniversary Dessert salted caramel custard
    Whallen F.

    It was our 43rd anniversary and I wanted to try someplace new in the area of Rancho Mirage. Catalan was easy to find on Hwy 111 and has ample parking to the left of the building . Inside there are booths , tables and an indoor patio as well . Our server was Darwin who recommended the paella and the branzino . We opted for the mixta paella which had mussels , shrimp , calamari, chicken and chorizo . I chose the branzino with saffron risotto and spinach. For an appetizer we tried the fried calamari which was super tender with a light fried batter..... delish ! The branzino is the winner -- pan fried with a light yellow sauce , more than enough for one person . For dessert the restaurant provided a complimentary salt caramel custard for our anniversary what a nice touch ! Needless to say we had a great experience and plan to be back to try the other menu items . Nice local folks that you should try !

    I would recommend to this owner that they match the quality with the prices and definitely do some training on the service!

    I think we unfortunately caught the server on her first night so not 100% her fault we ordered a charcuterie board and it literally came out with one meat one cheese, some very stale bread and olives although the menu said pickled cauliflower and we asked for a replacement and she came back with the olives and said this is all I have the manager eventually brought carrots out, but it was a $50 board for what should've been about a $15 board. Other items on other tables look very good so maybe they're great. The pricing seemed expensive for the quality. There was a smell of urine when you first walk into the door. The place definitely did not feel like it had been cleaned in a while.

    Halibut
    Traci J.

    We brought our friend who lives in Palm Desert. Like us, he'd seen this place a number of times but had never been. Warmly greeted by the hostess and sat in the atrium at her recommendation. Cocktails ordered and the hot bread and pesto brought out promptly. I went with the fixed price dinner - arugula and apple salad, rib eye and chocolate filled churro. Everything was delicious and I heard big raves about the octopus starter. The hot, chocolate filled churro was one of the best things I've had in a bit. Forgot to use our coupon from our June visit but maybe we'll remember to pull it out on our next trip. Although it was getting late, did not feel rushed at all.

    Rebecca C.

    Amazing ambiance, the restaurant is set up very uniquely and it is definitely a vibe. The owners and staff were absolutely the sweetest. I went with the prefix menu, and tried the patella. It was amazing!! I can't stop thinking about that salad also. Looking forward to coming back and trying some Tapas. The drinks were also great, I really appreciated the great selection of drinks and the additive free tequila was awesome too. Will definitely be back!!!

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    Best Med food in the desert. It's a must try when you're in the desert. Try their fried chicken..

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    Great food!!!! it was my second time there and the food is a whole different level. It's definitely a treat for me and my family.

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    Ask the Community - Catalan

    Is there an awesome happy hour like before? It used to be $20 for endless tapas. Is it still that awesome? We love the restaurant, but menu changes quite a bit. Very much…

    Its nice But no endless tapas Food costs are way up now… Read more

    Is there a full bar?

    yes

    Is there a corkage fee?

    Yes! It is $30.

    How many people can sit at a table at a time?

    I was there on Saturday (5/8) night and saw a party of 8 at one table.

    Is reservation recommended?

    We went early, so I don't know how busy it gets. You can call and ask the restaurant.

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    Mi Cultura Peruvian Colombian Cuisine - Half 1/2 Chicken with 2 Sides

    Mi Cultura Peruvian Colombian Cuisine

    4.6(1.1k reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    Casual restaurant, good service. Enjoyed the complimentary chicken vegetable cilantro soup…read more We both enjoyed our meals which were sizable portions: -Leche de tigre ceviche -Peruvian Paella

    Love this whole block ! It's full of fun foodie spots and this is definitely one of them. SUCH a…read morevibe. Indoor outdoor setup, multiple rooms, music going, just feels like you stepped into a little Peruvian escape. Service was good overall and the menu is a really cool fusion of Peruvian and Colombian cuisine. Also... they actually have vegan options on the menu which I get excited about every time. Okay ------ the food itself? Everything was GOOD. No complaints on flavor at all. But... this could've easily been a 5 star experience and there were some pretty big misses. Everyone in our group got their food... except me. About 20 minutes in, our server comes back and lets us know they're out of mushrooms for my vegan ceviche and asks what I want to do. I switch to tofu. Another 20 minutes goes by. At this point everyone is completely done eating, we're basically ready to ask for the check... and THEN my dish comes out. I will say, it was delicious and the presentation was beautiful but yeah, timing was a miss. On top of that, we had to ask about our drinks because they were forgotten for a while. So yeah.....amazing flavors, really fun spot, love the concept... but they've gotta tighten up the timing and communication. I'd still come back, just hoping for a smoother experience next time.

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    Fire up the Lomo Saltado De Carne wok!

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    Trio sauces ... all excellent!!

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    La Fe Wine Bar - Chicken skewers, potatoes, meatballs

    La Fe Wine Bar

    4.6(229 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    Stepping in, the ambience is a "cool" dark, the child of a rugged bar and an LA American food…read morerestaurant. Lively, diverse, energized full of bright faces that bring light to the dimly lit space. Service was stellar - attentive, on it, anticipated needs/preferences before they were even addressed. A quick anecdote, the waitress made PROACTIVE decisions knowing I am Vegan, not just reactive - a rare thing outside of high dining restaurant. Red wine flight included a fantastic Cab & Cab Reserve, and a "very good" Pinot...and that's coming from a person who does not drink Pinot. I didn't care for the blend but then again I never care for a blend as it is. Food was "American" style tapas - small plates of well crafted foods ranging from flatbread pizza to meatballs to vege pockets and (for me) a "Vegan Stack" composed of rice, mango, avocado, and a delicious spicy mayo. Tiramisu dessert disappeared in all of 20 seconds, well plated and beautifully crafted. You will not leave La Fe thinking to yourself "that was the greatest food I've ever had," but you may just leave thinking "this was the best time with my friends I've ever had" - and THAT is what this restaurant is for -- Bring your friends for a night on the town, bring your family for an energized reunion, bring yourself for a social time itch-scratching. In other words, this restaurant has a unique PLACE in the Palm Desert area: it is the place to happy social.

    Walked in when the bar was empty, at 5pm on a Friday (they had just opened) left at 7pm with a…read morepacked house! We sat at the bar, and wow the bartenders were knowledgeable about their wines and very skillful at making cocktails. Mario made me one of the best gimlets of my life! The vibes were chill at first but turned into the place to be. I can not wait to come back

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    La Fe Wine Bar - "Wall of Wines" and people having a great time!

    "Wall of Wines" and people having a great time!

    La Fe Wine Bar - Truffle flatbread

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    La Fe Wine Bar - Good selection of wines.

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    Peruvian Fuego - Chicharron con yucca

    Peruvian Fuego

    4.6(330 reviews)
    7.6 mi
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    Wow just wow! We were here for my husbands 40th birthday and we ended up coming back 3 times while…read morewe were here. We tried the aguadito, lomo saltado, aji gallina, chaufa rotisserie,tamal, ceviche, lacuma ice cream, maracuya sour, and chicha morada sour. EVERY SINGLE THING WE ORDERED WAS DELICIOUS!!!!! The aguadito was literally a home cooked meal that touches your soul! I got it as much as I could. The ceviche had such good flavor. The rotisserie chicken was so well cooked. The maracuya and chicha sour drinks were amazing! Both have sweet profiles but their not over powering. I added Tajin on my rim! We were so happy with everything we got and it felt like your grandmother was in the back cooking your food! Not only was the food delicious but the servers were so friendly and attentive. There was a nice and intimate ambiance with seating both inside and outside. Sorry we didn't have more pictures, we dove into quickly and licked our plates! We will be back every time we are back in Palm Springs.

    April 2026 - dinner service Fish (swai) ceviche was a good…read morestart for an appetizer- good for a single person We got lucky with the last portion of half chicken for the day with a side of chaufa and Fries - juicy and the skin had a great taste - my kids loved the green and red ajis that came with them Saltado is a must try - we had the chicken Lomo Saltado - the soy sauce at the bottom mixed with the fries, veggies and the chicken just elevated the dish Flan was a recommendation from one if the staff and it was a brilliant one - finished in 60 seconds lol Great service and food !

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