Amazing food & service Food has so much flavor and so does the desserts 10/10 recommend read more

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Terrible place. Not good whatsoever. Paella is half cooked, rice is hard. Lamb chomps was rare, it was taken back and still rare and certain sections burnt. Cauliflower purée is a pile of grease. Kids pasta was literally plain boiled pasta. I mean this place is charging $50 a dish for absolutely mediocre food. Horrible. Wouldn't recommend one ounce. I don't need a reservation in my name in order for me to have visited. I came tonight 6/8/26 7pm read more

We ate here two nights in a row it was that good! The first night we got the mussels, I ordered the lamb chops, and my husband ordered the short rib. The mussels are normally cooked with some kind of pork, which I don't eat, but when I asked if it was possible to get it without pork, they said they could definitely do that, which is never expected but definitely always appreciated! The lamb chops were delicious and cooked to perfection. They came on a bed of some sort of salad, with some aioli and mint jelly. Personally the salad and jelly didn't work for me but my husband's short rib (which was also cooked perfectly) came on a bed of cauliflower puree which was so delicious that I ate half. On night two, I ordered the lamb chops again but requested they be served with the cauliflower puree, and they happily obliged. My husband got branzino, which he thought was good but I thought it was great, and I usually don't care for it. Pro tip: They offer a $15 corkage fee but I think you may have to ask when you make a reservation and they also have a $15 coupon (business card) at the front desk. The service was great, both of our waitresses were perfectly attentive and the bussers were on point. This is now one of my favorite restaurants in the area and we plan to come back every time we are in town. read more

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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 read more

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Valencian-style paella lives or dies by its rice, and on this visit the kitchen failed the dish at its foundation. I ordered the meat paella; another guest at our table had the seafood. Both arrived with rice undercooked through the middle yet scorched ; not toasted, at the bottom. That tells you exactly what happened: the pan was rushed over heat that was too high, too fast. Proper socarrat is a caramelized, crisp layer earned in the final minutes of a patient simmer. What we got was carbon beneath chalky grains, the signature of a kitchen cooking to the clock instead of to the pan. My companion ended up picking the seafood off the top of an otherwise unfinished entrée. At roughly $50 a plate, that's not an off night. It's a question of whether anyone tasted the rice before it left the kitchen. Credit where it's due: our server was professional and gracious, and I thanked her personally for everything within her control. The failure was not service. It was the kitchen's execution and management's response. My wife posted an honest review and, instead of accountability, received a reply implying she hadn't dined here because no reservation was under her name. I can confirm she was at our table the evening of 6/8. A reservation carries one name; a table holds a family. Disputing a guest's presence rather than addressing her complaint says as much about this restaurant as the food did. Paella is a dish of patience and pride. I hope this kitchen finds its way back to both. ---- Update: The owner's reply explains everything. "We pre prep our rice or else you would have to wait 45 min for Paella." That's the review, in his own words. Paella rice is cooked once; in the pan, in the stock, with the socarrat forming in the final minutes. The 45-minute wait isn't an inconvenience; it's the recipe. Rice par-cooked ahead of time comes out exactly as ours did: chalky in the center, scorched at the bottom. And yes, we ate the meat and seafood. It was the only edible part of the plate. No argument needed beyond that. The kitchen's process is on the record, and the plates matched it. read more

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. read more

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Delicious cured ham! My favorite part of dinner! The pasta dishes were also great! I was disappointed with the paella; I was most excited for that dish, and they pre-make the rice, so it wasn't very fresh. The desserts were delicious! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Unfortunately, we did not have a good experience here at Catalan. The service was slow and inconsistent-the poor server had the entire room to service. The food wasn't good-the Piyaya was way too Smokey and cold. My rice pudding was a soup. Nobody in my party of 5 had a good experience. As a native of the desert, I looked forward to this dining experience-what a di read more

Unfortunately, we had a very bad experience. When we went. Our food was cold. Our hot drinks were cold. Our plates were mixed with other tables plates. The waiters gentleman that were bringing out our dishes did not know who's was. Who's our desserts were forgotten. All in all our experience was horrible. We did have two great servers. They were two women. I believe one of them was a young lady named Abby, and the other one. Her name was Laura. They were wonderful. They moved quick. They moved fast. They knew what they were doing, but unfortunately, the rest of the staff did not. I would not recommend this place to anyone and I myself will never go back. The place is self is beautiful but to be honest Instead of putting so much money into their beautiful commercials and advertisements. I would probably train my staff better or just get better People that know what they're doing. Abby and Laura Thank You Very Much For Your Services. read more

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). read more

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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 ! read more

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We were just there for a birthday party with a large group and everyone loved everything they ordered from appetizers to drinks to main courses! Looking forward to going again! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Catalan - Seafood paella ! - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

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. read more

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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!!! read more

Catalan - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

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After a day of sightseeing we were hungry, driving down Hwy 111 and didn't have a reservation on a Friday night. We saw Mediterranean on their restaurant sign and quickly pulled in. The woman at the front desk (who happened to be the owner) asked if we had a reservation and when we said no, gave us a couple of options for seating. We chose a table in the front. We were waited on promptly and spent a lot of time perusing their menu because there were so many wonderful choices. I have to mention their bread and herb dipping sauce, it was that good! I had the fish of the day (swordfish) my friends had the seafood (squid ink) pasta and chicken pesto pasta. All of our dishes were excellent. The sauce that my saffron risotto and fish sat on was so good, I wanted to lick my plate clean. Good thing we saved some of that delicious bread. The owner came over to our table after our meal and gave us some history of the restaurant as she and her husband have only owned the restaurant for a year or so. I will definitely be back the next time I vacation in Palm Prings read more

Catalan - Fish of the day over saffron risotto - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

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. read more

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Great food, great service, would recommend to a friend. Ambience was very good too.

Everything we tried was great, from the octopus, paella mixta and churros. The drinks were pretty good too. Service was great, it was not busy at all during the week for Kate dinner. read more

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It was delicious....I had the prefix $50 menu Arugula green apple vinaigrette salad, paella, coconut sorbet......... I thought it was delicious and the people are so nice. Angie , Rene, I'll be back for sure. A ++ read more

Catalan - Arugula green apple vinaigrette salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

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We had our New Year's Eve dinner at Catalan Mediterranean Restaurant in Rancho Mirage, and it was absolutely one of the best New Year's Eve dinners we've ever had. We ordered the prix fixe menu and everything was perfect. The price was very reasonable for such gourmet, beautifully prepared food. We started with the empanadas and the wedge salad--both were excellent. For entrées, I had the scallops with spinach and risotto (an absolute must-try--cooked to perfection), and my husband had the Chilean sea bass with risotto and loved it. Dessert was phenomenal: cheesecake for me and rice pudding for him. It's family-owned and operated, and you can really feel the warm, welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant was packed, the vibe was great, and the entire experience was fantastic. We'll definitely be back! read more

Catalan - Cheesecake - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

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We've made several visits, both with and without reservations, and have had fairly good experiences. The drinks and food are usually solid; however, the service can be hit or miss. It's never been terrible, but some wait staff have been better trained, and are more friendly, than others. The overall ambiance is nice, and I love the indoor/outdoor patio. We've always been at night, so it's a little hard to describe, but there's an internal courtyard with an open-air roof, and sunshades. Makes for a unique experience. FOOD: They start you off with a complimentary bread board, which includes a pesto spread. They have a shareable appetizer sampler, the Chef's Mixed Tapas Plate, which is a nice way to start. We also enjoy the Charred Spanish Octopus, the Chicken Livers, and the Cheese & Charcuterie Board. We've tried quite a few entrées off their menu, and some of our favorites have been: Pallela Mixta, Cavatappi Beef Cheek & Truffle Butter, Lamb Chops with warm cabbage, and Seafood Pasta with cream sauce. Love the desserts too. Overall, Catalan Mediterranean is a nice place, great atmosphere, and good food. Can be a little pricey, but we don't eat here every night, so I'm okay with splurging occasionally. I recommend you check them out. read more

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This is one of the best restaurants in Palm Springs. The food quality is absolutely amazing. The service is friendly even the owner of the place came over and said hi to our table. I am a world traveler and eat everywhere and this is by far one of the best meals I've had in a long time. My friend ate the seafood dosh and loved it. I had rack Of Lamb prepared perfectly and was delicious. Love the atmosphere and highly recommended for a great dinner experience read more

Excellent service from waitress. Very attentive. Great food and experience. Highly recommend.

Great time at the bar. Raphael is a wonderful host. It's a family owned business and he makes sure all customers are happy. Highly recommend. Great appetizers. read more

The food here is highly overpriced and underwhelming. A disappointing experience. $32 for penne pasta with pesto- and the pasta tasted like it was from a box. Inferior cuts of chicken with gristle in the paella. Not serving the quality of food they are charging for. read more

The service and food were spectacular. the ambiance was also incredibly inviting. I would definitely recommend the seafood paella. read more

Catalan - The atrium. - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

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I was so hoping to have Great Paella on Valentines Evening! Made an online reservation on yelp. The day of we received a text to confirm! They thanked me for confirming. Then.....we get there and the young blonde brat at the entrance said she didn't have my reservation! I showed her the conformation text! She informed me "They" didn't go by that!!! But she would try to fit us in, even though they were completely booked! Immediately the owner showed up and seated us Promply. (There were empty tables near us the entire meal) Sad to say the Paella was boring, a single note of flavor, without the crispy rice bottom traditionally a Paella. The only good part was the pesto in the bread basket and the under seasoned beet salad AND the owners kindness! read more

We made a reservation at 4:00pm, had to cancel at 5:00 because a member of our party was ill, and to our surprise, the self identified manager/owner told us with a very nasty attitude, and yelling, that we would be charged $20. She did not even hear what we had to say, she hung up on us! read more

My sister and I had the pleasure of dining at the restaurant last night to celebrate my birthday. What a fabulous place! The ambiance is amazing, as well as the service and food. We are locals and I can't believe this was our first visit to Catalan. I assure you this is now on our top lists of restaurants in the valley. For any out of towners looking for a great place to meet for dinner, this is the place to be! We can't wait to dine there again! 10+++++++ read more

Great dinner with great company! A friend and I visited for dinner - a friend had recently raved about his dinner.. which I had been to Catalan several times, some time ago. I made a 5:15 res.. early dinner on a Monday! While under new ownership, the menu has been elevated and did not disappoint! We started off with the hummus trio which was a hit!! All of the flavors were there- red pepper, classic hummus, and edamame - genius, perfectly baked pita bread! I went for the seafood paella, because paella is something that you don't see in many menus- this one was delicious! A generous portion and perfect spice for me! My friend ordered the fish, which I didn't try but looked lovely and her expression showed her delight! We were too full for dessert but I REALLY want chocolate churros, next time!! Service was great, it was Monday evening- we were excited to find a place to dine that was open on a Monday! : ) our server was pleasant, it seemed like he knew the perfect timing to stop by and offered our refills at the perfect time! The restaurant is romantic yet inviting! Nice for a date night or like us, a girls dinner. I like the option of the enclosed patio and bar seating - a space based on your mood or company! I can't wait to be back! A nice variety in their menu. Oh!! And super excited that they have a mocktail list, with specialty items! Perfect refreshers for our toasty temps! read more

Catalan - Hummus Trio... a must!!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

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Great food with an ambiance that's so chill and cool. Service was excellent. Empanadas and Rack of Lamb were my favorites and I highly recommend read more

Catalan - Rack of Lamb is delicious! - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

Probably the most tender and flavorful octopus I've ever had! The Patatas Bravas were pretty good too. It was our first time eating here and it definitely will not be our last. Eat at the bar if you can, Rene the bartender was great! I also highly recommend their Sangria; not too sweet, it was just perfect! read more

Catalan - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Mirage, California

My wife and I came here for our 6th anniversary from a recommendation from my sister and her husband. The ambiance of the restaurant was very romantic. We were very surprised we were the only ones here for dinner! The waiter was super nice and offered suggestions when we asked. Highly recommend this place read more

Had not been back to Catalan in a few years and it is under new ownership and wow, the food was out of this world. One of the best meals I've had in a long time in the Coachella Valley or anywhere. My wife and I had the Spanish grilled octopus and the beet Barata salad and of course, the seafood paella. All three were absolutely spectacular. The restaurant is gorgeous inside and the soft music in the background made for the perfect evening. If you've never been to Catalan or have not been to Catalan in a while, you owe it to yourself to go. Phenomenal....and the staff was gracious, and the owner extremely attentive. read more

We came on a very quiet night, only two tables with guests, us and one other. It is a large space with seating at tables, the bar, the indoor atrium and booths. The servers and hostess were very professional and attentive. We had meat and fish dishes and they were just average, with little to no flavor. The bone marrow was meager and oily. The octopus was without gilled taste, though tender. The short ribs were dry. The fish was well prepared but had little flavor. For two people, no alcohol, it was almost $200, so for us, there wasn't enough value for that price. read more

Catalan has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants in the desert, and it is a place I am proud to recommend both to clients and to friends. The new owners have brought fresh energy while keeping the heart of the restaurant intact, and you feel it the moment you walk through the door. The atmosphere is inviting without being overdone, the service is attentive in all the right ways, and the food speaks for itself. The paella in particular is outstanding. It is rich, perfectly balanced, and one of the best versions I have had anywhere in the valley. Every dish we tried was beautifully prepared and full of flavor, making the evening feel truly special. As someone who works closely with people moving to or investing in this community, I am often asked about local dining recommendations. Catalan is at the very top of that list because it captures what makes this area such a great place to live: authenticity, warmth, and excellence. When you go, tell Raphael I sent you. You cannot go wrong. read more