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Café Des Beaux-Arts

4.8 (2646)
$31 to $50
French
73-640 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Café Des Beaux-Arts

4.8
$31 to $50
French
Palm Desert

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Come and savor French-Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Palm Desert. Enjoy a truly wonderful dining experience on our patio. You'll love our extraordinary food at affordable prices. No reservations taken for small parties at lunch or breakfast time, just come on in and we'll accommodate you!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon, Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 am Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rolando Galvez
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross street
    Larkspur
  • Parking details
    Large parking lot directly behind the restaurant and parking available on the street as well.
  • Entertainment
    Jazz in the Bar from 6:00-9:00pm on Wednesday and Fridays during season.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Café Des Beaux-Arts.

4.8

4.8
(2646)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Value

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Des Beaux-Arts in Palm Desert shines with a "warm and friendly" atmosphere, praised for its "delicious food" and "expert cocktails." It's a favorite "go-to" spot for locals, offering a varied menu with standout dishes like the sand dabs and French onion soup. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and welcoming staff.
2,646 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Palm Springs3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    no thanks for the review the food was great, ambiance was comfortable

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  2. Laurie

    Hawaii6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, staff were prompt and courteous, and ambiance was delightful.

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  3. John Gold

    Palm Springs227 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always our favorite go to place. It feels like we are with family while dining there. Management make sure that you are well taken care of. We visit about every two weeks.

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  4. Judy Gold

    Palm Springs36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner and service were wonderful. Several in our party had not been to this restaurant before and were happy we had made the reservation. Will definitely return.

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  5. Chris Gold

    Los Angeles45 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The onion soup has rave reviews and we were looking forward to trying it! But, it was fine - actually it didnt arrive hot, so we were disappointed. I had sand dabs that were tasty, and I would recommend them. My spouse had a pasta dish that was also fine - nothing special. The outdoor seating was great, as it was a lovely evening. With so many food choices in Palm Desert, we are not like to return as everything was "fine."

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  6. Brian Gold

    San Francisco36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We came for dinner on a Monday night and sat near the windows. It was lovely out and the cars didn’t bother us really at all. We had a delicious and inexpensive bottle of cremant d’Alsace, which I highly recommend. We then had mostly appetizers: crab cake (good), the special of the night lobster stuffed ravioli (tasty), and the country pâté (perfect). We shared a scallop dish with rice which, while tasty, could have used a thicker sauce. The few improvements would be that our waiter, a very nice gentleman named José, could have checked on us a little more, and the food came out quite slowly for mostly appetizers. Still, our waiter was pleasant and the food wonderful, so these are minor notes.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Gail Gold

    Orange County21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places to dine when we are in town . Service is wonderful, friendly and professional . Food is delicious with a nice presentation . I had the short ribs with fresh vegetables and it was delicious . Not greasy or overcooked . Perfect . my husband had the Branzino fish and that too was perfect . The apple tart for dessert was delicious . The waiter was attentive and checked on us regularly but not too much. Anxious to return .

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Lisa

    Los Angeles22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and staff! We return year after year!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Mike

    Portland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I think it was the best French Onion soup I’ve ever had. It is a really nice setting and servers. My husband had the Sand Dabs. I had the Salmon. But hands down the Sand Dabs were wonderful. I would highly recommend this place

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  10. Teri Gold

    Los Angeles73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good all the way around food ambience and service

    1 person found this helpful

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon, Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 am Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rolando Galvez
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross street
    Larkspur
  • Parking details
    Large parking lot directly behind the restaurant and parking available on the street as well.
  • Entertainment
    Jazz in the Bar from 6:00-9:00pm on Wednesday and Fridays during season.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Wednesday evenings tend to be quieter, guests report the restaurant was fairly empty on a Wednesday night, making it an easy, relaxed visit.

Yes, the menu includes a dedicated Vegetarian Corner (for example, Vegetarian Quiche and Linguini Primavera), and the Petit Dejeuner notes Gluten Free Buckwheat Crepes (Galette) are available.

Guests commonly describe the portions as hearty and filling, several reviewers note generous, satisfying servings that left them pleased.

Yes, Café Des Beaux-Arts is often chosen for special evenings, with an intimate atmosphere, outdoor patio seating, and several positive Valentine’s/anniversary visits noted by guests.

Yes, Café Des Beaux-Arts has a patio for al fresco dining; the owner invites guests to “enjoy a truly wonderful dining experience on our patio, ” and reviewers frequently praise the patio and open-air seating.

Yes, the café notes that small parties at breakfast and lunch are walk-in (no reservations), and guests report being able to modify reservations and that staff accommodate seating requests, for example moving a party to a quiet booth for a hearing-impaired guest.

The French Onion Soup Gratinée is a frequently praised favorite, it’s on the menu and multiple guests single it out as outstanding.

Café Des Beaux-Arts feels like a quaint Parisian bistro with an open-air patio and windows onto El Paseo; reviewers note French music, people-watching, and that it can be noisy at peak times while quieter booths and the bar offer calmer spots.

Smart casual, polished but relaxed attire is appropriate, with nothing formal required.

Yes, Café Des Beaux-Arts has offered prix-fixe specials (notably a Summer Special Prix Fixe) and reviewers also note lunch specials on the menu.

Yes, Café Des Beaux-Arts is family-friendly, with a dedicated children’s breakfast section on the menu and staff who welcomed kids with cups, crayons and coloring sheets.

Yes, the drinks list includes cocktails (mimosas, Bellinis, a Beaux-Arts Mary with Grey Goose), Bloody Marys, and reviewers praise a varied wine list and generous pours.

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Café Des Beaux-Arts

4.8
$31 to $50
French
Palm Desert

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 32 times today
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