Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
  4. Palm Springs / Palm Desert
  5. Palm Desert
Cuistot, Palm Desert, CA
Cuistot, Palm Desert, CA
Cuistot, Palm Desert, CA
Cuistot, Palm Desert, CA
Cuistot, Palm Desert, CA

Cuistot

4.4
4.4
2705 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American
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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,705 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for fine wines

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Good for special occasions

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for fine wines

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Good for special occasions

2,705 Reviews
  1. Pianoman

    Hawaii

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delight to dine at Cuistot - great drinks, food and service in a beautiful environment - really enjoy the the Fireplace Room!

    Is this helpful?

  2. HeatherL

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartender was fantastic! Our server lacked personality compared to the previous servers we've had so that was a little disappointing however it won't change how much we love Cuistots!

    Is this helpful?

  3. RayClark

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic venue. The architectural design of the Fireplace Room is one of the best in California. Wonderful service by Adrianna and her team. Specialty cocktails are over the top. One of the best dining experiences in the US Southwest.

    Is this helpful?

  4. SusieH

    Palm Springs

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great ambiance, wonderful for a special occasion, or just because.

    CuistotResponded 6 days ago

    Thank you SusieH, we look forward to seeing you again soon!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Kash

    Palm Springs

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Veal scallopini very tasty but not very tender. Good portion, however, and had it with bow-ties pasta rather than potatoes, which was a good alternative. Specific request for gluten free meal initially ignored as sea bass was brought to table fully breaded. Another was provided without breading crumbs and was very good. The manager took the price of the sea bass off the bill. Excellent deserts though peach cobbler made with canned peaches, which surprised me in such a fancy restaurant.

    Is this helpful?

  6. JeffG

    Chicago

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was an an outstanding experience. Food, service and the complete dinner was memorable. We will be back !

    Is this helpful?

  7. E9N20

    Los Angeles

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and our courses were delish! A wonderful experience had by all. Look forward to returning, more dishes to try..

    Is this helpful?

  8. Fuzz

    Palm Springs

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving dinner My wife had the Traditional turkey dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables. Everything was great. I had the New York steak, d which was also perfect. We sat in the “Fireplace Room” - very nice. Overall a great experience.

    Is this helpful?

  9. KenK

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Requested fireplace room , initially seated in bar on Thanksgiving, moved to main room. 3 people asked what kind of water we wanted, then no water, menus etc. for awhile. Finally ordered. Bread good . Amuse bouche uneven. Soup & salad ok. Turkey dinner pedestrian. Roast beef- 2 slices- 1/4 “ thick, 5 “ long 1 1/2 “ across- for $89. for 3 courses!? Beef was so tough that left most of second slice. Bordailaise sauce good, 2 T. mashed potatoes. Pumpkin pie so undercooked it was inedible. Do better.

    Is this helpful?

  10. GordA

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was wonderful as always. We enjoy Thanksgiving dinner there each year.

    Is this helpful?

  11. Onthego

    Orange County

    101 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was Thanksgiving and we expected it to be busy and I have never written a poor review so this is my first. I had requested the main dining room but nothing was available at 5pm so we chose to sit in a booth in the bar for the beautiful ambiance and being quieter. It was lovely. Our server was also very nice but had too many tables to cover in the main dinning room plus the bar so service was slow. Once our order was taken we didn’t see her again until the end, which was a problem. For starters, our soup arrived before our first starter. When our Turkey entree arrived…the mashed potatoes were cold and dry while the rest of the dinner was hot. Thus we had to waive down someone to bring us some hot potatoes but it took some time. The Turkey was dry and tasteless, in our opinion and again…we waived down another server and asked for more broth or whatever they had put on in place of gravy. We were charged for the wrong bottle of wine, but corrected. Again, it was a busy night…but we will not be back.

    Is this helpful?

  12. RandyB

    Orange County

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was their special Thaksgiving Day meal. It was very good as expected. The sides, especially the soup and the veggies, even outdid the main turkey entree. The room was cozy and warm, and the servers were great.

    Is this helpful?

  13. GourmetDiva

    Palm Springs

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our evening at Cuistot was delightful. We enjoyed an excellent Thanksgiving dinner with exceptional service. From outstanding valet service to a lovely greeting by the host and our favorite server, our evening was a perfect 10.

    Is this helpful?

  14. DennisP

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the turkey dinner soup was good but entree arrived Luke war and taste wise turkey was just ok

    Is this helpful?

  15. CarmenB

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was overcooked and not a good selection or dinner Very disappointed

    Is this helpful?

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently delicious! Best seabass we’ve ever had.

    Is this helpful?

  17. alane

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We booked Cuistot for our thanksgiving dinner, as a caveat we were booked for 3:15, which was probably between lunch and dinner, but that was all that was available. We were seated outside on the patio, there were very few people , we were seated to the left of the fireplace, facing out. There wasn't a single person occupying any table in our field of vision, as I said, probably because of the time slot. The service was very slow, and our waiter spent most of the time in conversation with the table behind us in Spanish. My wife does not like mashed potatoes, but there was no substitute, but as it was a set meal we understand. There was quite a large amount of Turkey, but I had one huge piece that appeared to have bone or something very tough as part of it. I couldn't recognize it. I enjoy mashed potatoes, but these were kind of watery, not fluffy and creamy as mashed should be. Finally, the ice cream desert had obviously been assembled a long time prior as the ice cream was stuck solid to the bowl which had been in the freezer. We were recommended to Cuistot by a friend, who said the goose at Xmas time was excellent, sadly for the price we paid , this was a long way from that. I am hoping this was a one off experience, but it will be a while before I venture back to Cuistot.

    Is this helpful?

  18. JanetY

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was exquisite as was the ambience of the setting. Andrianna the server/waiter made the meal. She is personable and friendly. She is truly a class of her own for such high and impeccable service. The food and restaurant are great but she is the reason we will continue to return to the restaurant.

    Is this helpful?

  19. ScottT

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and great service once again! Highly recommended.

    Is this helpful?

  20. MichaelW

    Chicago

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and excellent service. We always have at least one meal at Cuistot when we are vacationing in the valley.

    Is this helpful?

  21. SalmanZ

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place - outstanding service and food. Highly recommend it.

    Is this helpful?

  22. dsrtglfr

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always good for excellent food and service in a comfortable setting. Definite holiday stop for our family.

    Is this helpful?

  23. AnnaK

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection! A table by the fireplace. Wonderful music at a perfect volumn. Terrific friendly service. All 3 fish entrees - Sand Dabs, Dover Sole and the Branzini special -were exceptional and healthy portions. Prices reflect the entire experience and are worth it.

    Is this helpful?

  24. jmwdo

    Oklahoma City

    123 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    123 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to Cuistot. Constantine was our server very helpful and his advice and service was made the evening. Food and drinks were very good, patio was lovely. Highly recommend will make this one of our places to frequent.

    Is this helpful?

  25. MAMERE

    Greensboro

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cuissots never disappoints us/ It is trullyone o0f the great restaurants

    Is this helpful?

  26. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was very impressed. The food was amazing,

    Is this helpful?

  27. Robert

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good, but expensive for what is was. I asked the maitre to change tables, which he did, but acted like it was a hardship, when the restaurant was more than half empty.

    Is this helpful?

  28. ElizabethC

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been dining at Cuistot on our anniversary for years. It’s a delightful splurge. I’ve said before - it’s cheaper than a trip to France! We first discovered Cuistot accidentally when it was on El Paseo behind a dress shop. They had a painting of the lavender fields of Provence and the food was excellent. We had just returned from a trip to France and it was magical - continuing our love of visiting France. Another trip we were in Lyon and again Cuistot served to extend those happy memories. We visit Palm Desert at least once each year - it’s a 2 hour drive and we have family and friends here.

    CuistotResponded on November 16, 2023

    Happy Anniversary! So glad that you chose Cuistot to celebrate. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

    Is this helpful?

  29. PenelopeK

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere and ambience is wonderful. The service is spot on and the food delicious!!!

    Is this helpful?

  30. JanetR

    Palm Springs

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The environment, the menu selections and the preparation of the food was, and is always outstanding at Cuistot. We enjoyed a special birthday dinner for my husband there and were served by Adriana, who was gracious and appropriately attentive. Everything we ordered was delicious and we had a great evening in that beautiful fireplace room.

    CuistotResponded on November 16, 2023

    JanetR, thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

    Is this helpful?

  31. WilliamP

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was very good except the quality of the food, specifically the pasta dishes were mediocre at best. The Sand dabs and Carrot Ginger soup were terrific.

    Is this helpful?

  32. RogerP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Was referred by a friend and looking forward to the meal based on the menu but was disappointed overall.

    Is this helpful?

  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A special restaurant deserving of its reputation! Food is fabulous and service outstanding- what more can you ask for?

    Is this helpful?

  34. matthewc

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely French cuisine served in exquisite surroundings.

    Is this helpful?

  35. EDWC

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner!! The Lobster Pot Pie was delicious and the Dover Sole was wonderful. The waiter chose a wonderful wine for us, the atmosphere on the patio was excellent and the Leon Meringue Tart was memorable!! We will definitely go back next time we are in Palm Desert.

    Is this helpful?

  36. DavidD

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner at Cuistot to celebrate my birthday. The food was excellent; Adriana was a very skilled server. The ambiance is very nice; there are several different rooms and a patio or two. It is a little expensive, but is going to be our special event destination from now on.

    Is this helpful?

  37. Romantic

    Orange County

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don’t hesitate to dine at Cuistot. The food is fabulous and service is impeccable yet friendly.

    Is this helpful?

  38. KarLar

    Palm Springs

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Raspberry spinach salad, dover dole veronique, and raspberry feuillete every time!

    Is this helpful?

  39. tuttifoodi

    Orange County

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The ambiance of Cuistot, whose rustic French stone and wood architecture/interiors is lovely, was completely ruined by loud old-time crooner music. We could not eat our meal in peace. Softer instrumental music would have complemented the dining experience.

    Is this helpful?

  40. Vanessa

    Los Angeles

    129 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    129 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We sat outside on the patio. We ordered a very good bottle of French wine along with some homemade “quenelles”. It was excellent. The last time I had this speciality from Lyon was in France. My husband and I shared the “côte de boeuf”. It came with some delicious fresh green beans and “pomme frites”. The quality of meat was outstanding. The best part was the apple tatin for dessert. Probably one of the best I had in my life. Our waiter Constantine was very kind and attentive. Thank you.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

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

Cuistot is rated 4.4 stars by 2705 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 12 times today

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).
  • Neighbourhood
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2023 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
Rentalcars Logo
OpenTable Logo