French Rotisserie Cafe

4.6 (1812)

$30 and under

French

44489 Town Center Way Ste G, Palm Desert, CA 92260-2723

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

We have deconstructed our Signature Dishes so you can have fun exploring your own version of French Bistro Cuisine. We offer the same delectable sauces & dressings made from scratch in house for you to pair with any of our salads, vegetables, organic free-range Poultry, and Seafood. Create your own plate and select your favorites or try something new - YOU decide. We are guided by the same delicious flavors and cooking techniques; no additives or preservatives are used offering several options for Gluten-free diners. Our Specialties are, as always, on the Menu: Onion Soup Gratinee, Escargots, Pâté de Foies de Volailles, Chicken or Seafood Vol-au-Vent, Lamb Tagine, Boeuf Bourguignon and scrumptious Sandwiches. Available for dine-in or take-out - giving you so many options to visit us. Paris inspired Cocktails & Full Bar, French Provenance Wine List & Beers. See you soon!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Fri–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(760) 848-7684 ext. 1
Website
http://frenchrotisseriecafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Alexander A. Fuentes

Location
44489 Town Center Way Ste G, Palm Desert, CA 92260-2723
Neighbourhood
Palm Desert
Cross Street
US Hwy 111 and Town Center Drive near Whole Foods
Parking details
Ample parking available
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

SUMMER PASS MENUS
Multiple dates available
"Make Your Own Menu" We now offer a wide selection of the same delectable sauces & dressings made from scratch to pair with any of our salads, vegetables, sides. Chose a protein: organic free-range Rotisserie Chicken, Duck Confit, Norwegian Salmon & other Seafood and create your own plate - this way you can select your favorites or try something new. Our Signature Parisian Bistro dishes are also available if you prefer. We are guided by the same delicious flavors and cooking techniques; no additives or preservatives, gluten friendly, freshly made from scratch.

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What 1,812 people are saying

French Rotisserie Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Palm Springs / Palm Desert
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

French Rotisserie Cafe offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "authentic French cuisine" and "great service." Patrons rave about the "delicious food" and "lovely atmosphere," noting the "friendly owners" and attentive staff. The French Onion Soup is frequently praised as "the best," and the rotisserie chicken is "amazing."

1,812 Reviews

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Steven VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities59 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Third or fourth time we've dined here and have always enjoyed our meals. Unfortunately my friend and I were a bit disappointed this time. I've always enjoyed their Onion Soup and usually I've had the duck which I've also enjoyed. Tonight we both had the Onion Soup, and found it only "warm". Now no one likes to have soup so hot you burn your mouth and destroy any sensation to enjoy the rest of your meal, but one does expect the soup to be hot, not lukewarm. For a change I ordered the Quarter Chicken Leg & Thigh with the Orange and Pineapple Sauce, Pommes Frites w/ Aioli Mayo. Served on a rather large wooden "plate". It was the smallest leg quarter and thigh I ever saw. Oh, when the waitress delivered the meal to the table, the chicken looked lost on such a huge platter with just a small cup of the Aioli Mayo. She said she had to go back and get the Orange/Pineapple Sauce which upon delivering it she added it to the platter which at least helped the chicken not look so lost. At the end of the meal I actually said to our waitress, "The menu didn't state the quarter leg and thigh were from a Cornish Game Hen." Yes, it looked that small. The chicken itself was just "good", not much different from a rotisserie chicken at Costco. The Orange/Pineapple sauce did make the chicken more delightful. Pommes Frites were good w/ Aioli Mayo. Their baguette and pistou butter was very good. My friend had the Chicken Breast with Au Jus and the Mashed Potatoes (which he said were very good). Though he said the Chicken Breast was ok, small portion, nothing special about it. And again, noted that the Onion Soup was just lukewarm. I'd like to say we will be back again because we love their Onion Soup. But I will at least stick to ordering the Duck. Hopefully my friend will also come along. After Sunday, I understand they will close for the Summer and reopen after Labor Day. Hope to be back, but hope our experience is more like the previous times we've dined here.
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Vanessa VIP
Los Angeles185 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to eat at French Rotisserie. Charming interior. Food is tasty. Great service from Jean Luques. The friendly owners are there to help and support. This is one of our favorite local restaurants.
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Danielle
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a pleasant surprise. Delicious food, lovely atmosphere. I would definitely go again.
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Jerry VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a wonderful dining experience. Great french food and wonderful atmosphere. The French Onion Soup was the best I have ever had. Great server who was quite knowledgeable and helped us with our order. We loved the whole overall experience.
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Ronald
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities18 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I remembered going to this unique Bistro/restaurant years ago with other friends and really enjoyed every bite. On Father's Day, the four of us were showered with an abundance of grace and service throughout our arrival/departure. Drinks, Martinis, wine and cranberry cocktails with the small details of how you would like to mix- fantastic! ALL of the food/salads are 100% organic farm to table but where they can they make their own dressings bread etc. they do! We all had 'Build your own salads' choosing various lettuces, additives (anchovies' tomatoes etc.) and various daily homemade dressings. Some of us had both soups and salads like Onion soup Gratinee, Vichyssoise soup - perfect! Everything on the menu is very classic French cuisine and we couldn't get over how good everything was, Moroccan Lamb, Duck, Rotisserie Chicken and Quarter Chicken Leg/Thighs This was a night to remember - The food was the Best we've had at a restaurant in a LONG time!
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Cris VIP
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always enjoy coming here. It’s consistently really good food and lovely service in a nice atmosphere.
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Darryl VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The name says it all: French (onion soup, vichyssoise, duck), Rotisserie (quarter, half or whole chicken), Cafe (lovely, lively, professional, delicious). There are several complete entrees to chose from, or “assemble your own” salads and poultry/seafood dishes with sauces, of course.
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jim VIP
Los Angeles230 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our first visit. They have a prix fixe menu with good options for salad entre and dessert. I have the rotisserie chicken while everyone else had the beef borguigon. Both were great. Large portions and friendly service. A very reasonable $6 glass of wine to boot! Thanks!
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Janet VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities54 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
French Rotisserie has had delicious food every time we have been there. The owners are so gracious and walk around to greet most people there. There waitstaff is also good. They make sure that all is ok but do not hover.
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Alan VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities90 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I went for the $39 three course option as part of Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week. I had not been to this restaurant before but I will definitely return. I loved my meals from start to finish. My main was chicken in puff pastry in a wonderful sauce. A delicious treat. My server Richelle also made my stay very pleasant. She is always smiling and very helpful. She took very good care of me.
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