There are a lot of reasons to eat at La Quinta Cliffhouse but in my most New Yawk accent ever you need to know that their lobstah is from Maine. A lot of places in this desert serving lobster a lot of it from South Africa (and other place) and perhaps I'm biased but *taps heels* "there's no place like home!" The best lobster is hands down always gonna be the east coast. Sorry not sorry, rules is rules. In addition to great lobster they have Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms and if you grew up in or around Italian American culture, this dish is special. It gave warm fuzzies and memories of making these in childhood. They're light, crispy, salty and stuffed with delicious ricotta...a true gem of thia desert you won't want to miss. They were busy and service was still great. We sat outside to enjoy the beautiful cliffside view. The cocktail menu was fun and unique! And our kind server accommodated the birthday in our party with this huge ice cream tiered cake. If you plan on having another birthday, here is where you're going to want to celebrate! Thanks, @laquintacliffhouse for hosting us and making a special evening some how even more special. read more

We have been dining at this restaurant for over 16 years, and the food is consistently delicious and the servers are usually very friendly and accommodating. During our most recent visit, we enjoyed the seasonal Peach Blossom Cosmo cocktails, as well as the crispy calamari and Caesar salad. For our main courses, we ordered the braised short ribs and the pan-seared sea bass. Unfortunately, the sea bass did not taste fresh. We alerted our server, who promptly took it back to the kitchen, and we ordered a second braised short ribs instead, which was perfect. While this was a rare issue, we wanted to share our feedback. We look forward to returning soon, just as we have for all these years. read more

La Quinta Cliffhouse - Pan Seared Sea Bass, looks good, but this night, we did have to send back. - Seafood Near Me - La Quinta, California

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2.5 stars. La Quinta Cliffhouse was recommended to me for dinner, but I won't pass on the same bad advice. The Prawn Pasta ($39) I ordered was bland to the point of being inedible. I erroneously assumed spaghetti flavored with garlic, white wine, butter, herbs, & preserved lemon would be delicious. Large, tough (& again, tasteless) prawns topped the bowl of noodles that seem to stick together from a lack of sauce. Our gracious waitress removed the dish from our bill after seeing it had barely been touched. Her efforts did not go unnoticed; we generously tipped her for taking the initiative to rectify an unsatisfactory situation. We sat on the covered patio facing the giant rock formation; a unique dining experience, but one that felt Disney-ish rather than elegant. La Quinta Cliffhouse gets a hard pass from me. read more

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Truly, a stunning venue! We had a beautiful meal here, they have a wonderful sunset hour if you want to enjoy an early dinner at a great prize. Ideal for birthdays, special occasions, or even large get-togethers. They have plenty of rooms that you can reserve for large parties. Service is exceptional, they are impeccable, meticulous, and welcoming. The food is high-quality, made to order quickly and beautifully presented. One of my favorite restaurants in the area, highly recommended! read more

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The location is interesting. Be careful on the stairs going up they were wet from the waterfall. We did not have a reservation but were seated promptly at a high top table near the bar. The server was fast and friendly. We ordered the stuffed dates and the burrata. The olive tapenade with the burrata was so tasty. We practically licked the bowl clean. We quickly ran out of the little toasts but ate the olives with the arugula from the medjool dates. For mains we order a half order of the short ribs and the prawn pasta. The prawns were pretty large. The pasta was a little too al dente for me and the sauce had a very strong wine taste that got old pretty quickly. The short rib was so tender and flavorful, but the Brussels were also just a tad too rare. Overall it was a nice meal but kinda pricey for two people for the dishes to not be perfect. read more

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The views are gorgeous and the food is delicious, but the service was meh. We had a reservation for 7 pm on Saturday evening and we were seated right away. The first problem was that we were seating outside just as a brief windstorm came through and was blowing dust, leaves, our hair and dresses all over the place. Not the restaurant's fault, they can't control nature. We asked if we could be seated inside and they were very accommodating. We were seated near the entrance in a small enclave where unfortunately a rather loud family of intoxicated adults and uncontrolled little ones were seated. The little ones were running around and under the tables, playing tag while the drunk grandmother talked or rather yelled to be heard over the children. Our waiter greeted us with an unfriendly hello; as if we were just adding to the noise of his section. He took our order and approximately an HOUR later our food arrived. He never came to check on us or clear the salad plates...if the food wasn't so good, we would have left. read more

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Came back to Cliffhouse and received excellent service from Susie. I made reservations for when they opened and I recommend this as this place does get busy, especially during the happy hour time. Happy Hour is 3:30-6 and there's a few dollar discount on selected food items and drinks. For appetizers, we ordered the Burrata platter and the dates. We also ordered a date burger and the following martinis: pear, pink lady, and espresso martini. This was my first time trying an espresso martini (ever) and I'm glad I waited until the end of dinner before ordering it. It's more a dessert or finishing drink. The Burrata platter was delicious and beautifully presented. The dates were good but too sweet for our tastes (yes, we are aware dates are naturally sweet, LOL). We only ate a few and saved the rest for later. The date burger and fries were delicious. The only downside was I asked for the burger to be cooked medium and it was well done. The drinks were good and beautifully presented. The ambiance and atmosphere, for this restaurant, is very upscale and unique. I will continue visiting each time I'm in La Quinta. See you soon! read more

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Visited the Cliff House La Quinta for an early dinner. The ambiance, service, cocktails, wedge salad and dessert were excellent. I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass it was prepared perfect super delicious. On the other hand my wife ordered the Rib Eye medium well and unfortunately we were highly disappointed in the cut of meat, the cap was all fat and gristle the center as well. We were highly disappointed that an establishment of its caliber would serve a poor quality cut of meat as we received. I never send food back I chalk the experience up as a lesson learned that will determine whether I return or make recommendations to friends and family. So, in closing I would recommend the restaurant but not the rib eye. FYI! read more

My family and I come eat here when we visit Palm Springs. Katrina the manager and Andres our server made sure we had a memorable evening. We will see you next year. Thank you!! read more

Always get the steak!! Great service, food was good too! The outside is S T U N N I N G! Yet inside I feel like could use some work to get on par...A bit boring and old school and plain. Will be back, but I need to go back to the steak! read more

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Always an excellent experience! Juan is amazing. Attentive, engaging and just made it a great experience. The food is always excellent. I ordered a Sunset meal- salmon salad. I was expecting a smaller portion but omgoodness it was huge. We have been in the bar and the patio. This time we were in the dining room. Another lovely venue. Ample self parking or complimentary valet parking. Fun to take the stairs to the second level or there is an elevator available. It's such a great venue. We look forward to returning. read more

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Great food. Servers and staff friendly and helpful. We were on a short timeline and they were very accommodating

Beautiful atmosphere and setting. We were so excited when we arrived. Food was just so so. Steak and fish were mediocre quality and steak was actually chewy. Think this is probably a better happy hour spot for a sandwich than the fine dining - that would be a more fun night out. read more

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Found this place on Yelp as I was staying at the Renaissance nearby. Sat inside at the bar for a bite and drink. BEST pepperoni flatbread I've ever had! Crispy with lots of pepperoni. Sooo good. Had a couple of cocktails - they are strong so you will get your money's worth. Service was very attentive. Next time will sit outside as the patio is lovely. read more

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Celebrated our wedding anniversary here. Burrata was delicious, the filet mignon was cooked perfectly & the short rib was superb! Our server Suzy was very pleasant & provided great service. The only thing that was a little disappointing was that we were seated towards the front of the restaurant near the door so it was a little on the warmer side which was very unfortunate & I ended up having to use our portable fan during dinner.. I also wish we had more of a view instead of the dimly lit dining area we were sat in. Overall, it was a very nice restaurant & food was good. read more

Incredible experience. Food was on the higher priced side but the ambiance was worth it. Would recommend if in the area!

Our first time here, I researched this restaurant for our road trip and knew I wanted to come, absolutely no regrets! The food was absolutely delicious, I savored every bite! Our waiter, Matthew, was outstanding, thank you for the recommendations and making our dinner experience, enjoyable and memorable! The customer service from the host to the moment we left - Outstanding!!!! Looking forward to another road trip and coming back here for another delicious meal! Private parking lot with complementary valet parking. read more

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We were invited by a friend who visited us we had not seen each other in 3 years. The waitress was so nice and courteous. The steaks were simply delicious. We had a lovely dinner. The views were just beautiful. read more

Very pretty ambiance with classy entry; very inviting! The food was good, and I would have liked more seasonings on my dish. The service was attentive and were readily available as needed. read more

Wonderful service and attention to detail! Make a reservation especially if celebrating a special occasion. We got a nice table next to the waterfall. Incredible pork ribs - melt in your mouth and super flavorful. The seafood ceviche was also surprisingly yummy - the sauce they created was perfect and the best part!! Salmon was good - flaky and had a unique smoky flavor. I would definitely get the chocolate mousse again - light, airy, fun consistency and it reminded me of European chocolate. read more

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Food is reliable and tasty, service is usually at least ok and the location itself is pretty, it feels almost like you're not in the desert while at the same time offering incredible views. read more

Visited to celebrate birthday of my Aunt. Dinner was served and after reminding host and server of birthday. They both forgot, bill was delivered we paid and left Very disappointed read more

Where the 111 passes between two rocks, they built this restaurant on one rock. Ate upstairs, outdoors, under a heat lamp and close to the rock. Had the small-plate salmon and a very tender small-plate beef short rib. Both dishes had great presentation and were very tasty! read more

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Great food and service for my bday dinner a couple wks ago!! Amazing Service from our server. Beautiful fun environment too!! Cant wait to go back!! read more

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The service is great & their happy hr. Menu is very reasonable, but you'll love the ambience with the restaurant built into the side or the mountain. I would recommend this place for the restaurant itself & great place to take a date or your significant other‍‍‍. read more

I visited for the sunset menu and left disappointed. The setting and views are undeniably beautiful, but unfortunately the food didn't come close to matching the location. Nearly every dish lacked flavor. The Caesar salad was particularly disappointing, with anchovies that tasted low quality and completely overwhelmed the dish. The short rib was mediocre at best, and the salmon was surprisingly bland and forgettable. What made the experience even more confusing were the accompaniments and sides. Several combinations felt strange and didn't complement the proteins, leaving the dishes feeling unbalanced and poorly thought out. Service was another major issue. Throughout the meal, it was difficult to get attention from staff, and the overall level of hospitality felt lacking from start to finish. For a restaurant with such a strong reputation and one of the best settings in the Coachella Valley, I expected much more. The views are worth seeing, but based on this visit, the food and service simply did not live up to the location. read more

Had been wanting to stop into this location for many years. We had a party of 12 get a separate area in the restaurant which we enjoyed. I had the best Pork Chop of my life. Everyone loved this location and food was outstanding. I also enjoyed the variety of their wine list - from excellent high end wines to some great value wines. I had an old vine Malbec which was amazing for less than $75. Looking forward to next time we come read more

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I love this place. Especially the early bird special. I always enjoy coming back. It's a great place to take my wife and my daughter for a nice family meal. read more

We rarely make time for date night and we finally used our gift card here at the Cliffhouse. Upon completing our dinner I looked down and saw a huge spider next to our table. When we mentioned it to the staff it was blown off as "well yeah that happens because our pest guys come at night so sometimes they can make their way inside". Manager (I think) comped my pea soup and didn't even apologize for a less than pleasant experience. Also, when they tried to collect the spider with a broom I was asked to leave the table because it was in fact "still alive". I was bummed to have used our gift card here. read more

Our second time dining here during our girls' weekend getaway, and it's become a tradition we look forward to each year. The experience is consistently exceptional--impeccable service, flawless attention to detail, and a menu that delights with every bite. Each dish and cocktail is thoughtfully crafted, rich in flavor, and beautifully presented. The ambience is warm and sophisticated, creating the perfect backdrop for a memorable evening. Truly a standout in both quality and hospitality. read more

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The La Quinta Cliffhouse is a solid choice. The steak was good. The scallops were good. The service was great and views on the outside patio were great. We were definitely not blown away, and we would come back... but just for happy hour in the bar. read more

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This was my first time here I went with co workers and we had such a lovely time. We all dressed casual we were worried about the dress code but a lot of other customers were pretty relaxed as well. The service was phenomenal. I didn't take a picture of the Peruvian ceviche but it was so flavorful and amazing, I think it has to be the best ceviche I have ever had beats the Mexican one I'm used to eating. As for the food I had sugar spiced salmon that was so delicious. The black bean sauce they pour on top of the food was so good it paired so well with everything. The potatoes were so creamy and good, I really liked the wonton crust that is around the potatoes was so good as well. I loved everything I ate that night. It's such a beautiful place. I will definitely go on a date night with my husband again. I had a great time with great people and drinks. read more

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The La Quinta cliff house has some of the worst waitstaff I've experienced. But other than that the steak has a very nice rich and creamy taste. But overall the building itself feels very clean and well maintained. read more

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Great meal! Saw this at lace in a FB post and decided to try it out. Friendly attentive service and food was great. So nice to get a steak that is not completely over-seasoned, this was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Dessert was great so from start to finish and really good experience we will come back for!! read more

First time here! The pasta with meat was very fresh, savory, cheesy, flavorful, and delicious. Also, the calamari was super tasty, crunchy, salty, crispy, and perfectly served with a sweet, refreshing strawberry lemonade. Good service, nice atmosphere, and I had an excellent experience today. I especially love sitting next to the waterfall with the mountain goat statue. read more

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What happened to this restaurant? The service was good, but the food was abysmal to say the least. The chicken was very dry, lacking any sauce. The sides were mediocre. I was told it had changed and it has, not for the better. They need to return to their roots and cook excellent meals. The price was very expensive for a leg and thigh. read more

The food quality is remarkably consistent! Their Prime Rib is juicy and tender, and the seared sea bass and shrimp appetizers are done to perfection. Highly recommend taking advantage of their Happy Hour and Early Bird specials--great value for high-quality steak and craft cocktails. read more

What a wonderful meal! We called ahead and got a seat by the windows to watch the sunset. Our favorites of the night: Shrimp scampi toast- such delicious flavors!! Beautiful fat shrimp in this gorgeous red sauce. The wedge salad- perfection! If you love wedges, get this! The sea bass- the star of the night for me! Omg, the best sea bass I've ever had! Mild, cooked with a crispy outside and perfectly flaky inside, served on a bed of rice with a creamy coconut sauce- yum!!! It was surprisingly a phenomenal meal! If you're in the area, this is a great option for a meal in a beautiful location. read more

Cliffhouse is an immaculate space located on CA-111. We had reservations and Denisse was The Star of the Show in the bar area. We ordered off The Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week Menu. The Wedge Salad, Lobster Bisque, Short Rib, Spaghetti & Clams, Petite Key Lime Pie, and Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet were decadent. read more

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Swung in here the evening of 8/15/25, because of the impressive display from the highway. Stopped to check it out for dinner later on in our stay but ended up staying on and ordering up two very fresh tequila drinks (watermelon margarita and tequila old fashion), asparagus & leek soup, roasted red pepper hummus. Hummus wasn't the best ever but it was good, the soup could use some spices but also very good. Who made our visit worthy of a return was Chad the manager. Super friendly, knowledgeable and inviting. Will return again, from Pittsburgh, PA. read more

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