Always excellent service and superb food! The atmosphere is…read moreperfect. I had the Boom Boom Chicken and Waffle. Always to die for. Gina took great care of us!

Made a reservation over the phone w "one of the partners" (whose accent and delivery could…read morerecognise from his local pure sports radio spots) "outdoors for nine people" days before last night and the hostess said upon arrival "I have you inside over there" so rolled-with-the-unexpected-flow towards that table under the TV near the restrooms which chemicals you could smell from the table. We made the best of it but would have preferred to be outside as the original plan for the res. It was almost if the staff was too lazy to setup "nine outdoors". Service was great (gave an extra hundy over the 20% large group charge) and food/drinks were pretty good, but won't be back due to the neglection-in-attention-to-detail laissez-faire delivery. Good luck indeed!

I came in with a business partner and the ambieance is pretty nice. We sat at the bar and Luis was…read moregery respectful, very professional, and great customer service. What an asset to the Cork Tree Family. The service is on point...service is quick, and the staff mskes you feel at home. Thank you again Luis. We will be back

Let me preface this by saying that $150/plate is a lot for my wife and I, but we just had our first…read morekid and I wanted to make it special. What we got was indeed unique in what one would expect from a $300 meal, or whatever it was after tax and the lovingly applied new 4% credit card fee which I have never seen outside of a liquor store or where I pump my gas. I had the misunderstanding that this was a fully-booked and somewhat high-end establishment, but unfortunately this was not the case. Plenty of empty seating and our waiter was better suited slanging used cars than fine food. I don't mean that in a mean way, it's just at $150/plate I thought we'd be getting some fancy Valentine's Day treatment rather than the roadside diner experience, and I believe it to be a problem with management rather than the guy himself. One of the waiters literally tossed bread onto the plates like he was playing beer pong, and I think he swung around twice to fill some waters with little other contact. Anyways, for the food, absolutely underwhelming. My wife's tuna looked great, but I ordered a Caesar salad that was literally three full stocks of lettuce with some fish tossed on top. It's funny, I just watched a show where a sous chef made the same kind of salad and the chef had to gently reprimand the sous chef by asking her to "give it a bit of a chop" so a guest wouldn't struggle to eat it. I wish he worked here. My wife had the fish which she said was 'fine,' and my steak was... well... I'm a steak guy, and when the inside is beet red and there's a massive grey band, it means they didn't thaw the steak properly and likely hid a less-than-prime cut with a hefty portion of reduction sauce. The deserts were both a tad dry, the red velvet and the chocolate lava cake. And at the end, the slap in the face with the "credit card price" vs. the "cash price" sent me over the edge. It was only a $13 difference, but its principle and the fact that I'm not a Colombian drug lord carrying stacks of hundos that was the final disappointment. Anyways, it was definitely food, but if there's a Denny's around you I might give that a shot instead for your next Valentine's Day experience.

We were in the area for the Farmers Market and decided to grab lunch here with friends. It's quite…read morea large restaurant and it was packed when we were there. We didn't have reservations and requested to be seated inside. There was a little awkward first impression with the hostess who told us that there was only one inside table left in the back corner. She didn't come across very friendly when we asked if we could see it before deciding if we wanted to sit there or not. I understand they were busy but she was a bit short with us. We were seated in Isabel's section and she more than made up for it. What a gem! She was so friendly and very nice. She made sure to check on us often and we had a lovely time at your restaurant because of her. We are giving this review 5 stars because of Isabel. The seared ahi tuna salad and the ahi tuna nachos were both delicious. The fish was fresh and so very tender with a light dressing. The pulled pork tacos were good too. The brownie dessert was a bit dry though.

I rarely leave reviews, but this experience was bad enough that I feel obligated to warn others…read more My fiancé ordered a Cobb salad, which should be one of the safest, most straightforward items on any menu. Instead, she bit into a sharp chicken bone hidden in the salad--something that absolutely should never happen. This wasn't a small, soft fragment either; it was sharp enough to cause immediate, severe pain and pierced her gums. This is not just a minor oversight--it's a major failure in basic food safety and kitchen preparation. There is no excuse for serving food in this condition, especially something as simple as a salad. We trusted this restaurant to provide a safe meal, and that trust was completely broken. What makes this even worse is that the situation could have been far more dangerous. If swallowed, this could have led to choking or internal injury. No customer should ever have to worry about that when ordering a salad. I strongly urge the restaurant to take a hard look at their food prep standards and quality control, because this is unacceptable. Until then, I cannot recommend this place to anyone.

We had a great early dinner at Porta Via and everything we ordered tasted really good. The linguini…read moreand clams were cooked perfectly with no chewy pieces at all. My youngest loved her spaghetti and meatballs and she is usually pretty picky about pasta. I had the butternut squash ravioli and they were rich, creamy, and exactly what I wanted. My wife ordered the miso glazed seabass and she loved it. I stole her bok choy and that made me very happy. The restaurant is really clean with a laid back contemporary vibe and great music. The AC at our first table was blasting cold air right on us and the staff moved us right away with no issue at all. They were also incredibly kind to my youngest whose birthday we were celebrating. They surprised her with her favorite tiramisu and a candle which completely made her night. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

Porta Via offers a perfect setting right in the heart of El Paseo's high-end shopping district. The…read morerestaurant is beautifully designed, featuring a welcoming, open-air flow that perfectly captures the desert aesthetic. It clearly caters to a sophisticated crowd--very similar in vibe to their Calabasas location. While parking is accessible in the rear, it can get congested during peak season. The menu is extensive with plenty of excellent selections, though the pricing is definitely premium. For instance, a Cobb salad topped with fish can easily exceed $45; while the quality is high, that's a significant jump over nearby staples like Daily Grill. Service was friendly but lacked consistency; our server disappeared mid-meal without a hand-off, requiring us to flag down other staff. Overall, it's a bright, airy, and stylish spot well worth a visit, provided you're prepared for the 'luxury' price point.

While staying at the resort, I wanted a brekkie burrito but didn't want to get in my car and find…read moreone. I walked over to the Chef's Secret Window which is on the backside of Pinzimini, and it literally just a window through which you order and receive your food. The breakfast burrito was larger than expected for $11, and it was served hot and fresh. There are tables right outside the window for you to sit, with views of the lazy river and geese. I enjoyed it and think you will too.

Westin Rancho Mirage has an easy-peasy takeout window! If you're looking for a quick bite, it can't…read moreget any more convenient. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Chef's Secret Window is located next to the resort's flagship restaurant Pinzimini. You walk up to the window (you can ring the bell for service if no one is present), order, and your food is ready in 5-10 minutes. The 12" pepperoni pizza, with its piping-hot crunchy crust and crisp pepperonis, hit the spot! The (unpressed) Cubano came on focaccia, and both it and the very simple grilled cheese sandwich came with house made chips.

What a fun place to go to after a concert! We were in town and The Nest is a MUST place to visit…read morewhen in town. We waited close to 25 minutes (the only drag) but once we were in the party started. The drinks were nice great and the DJ awesome! He was playing a saxophone as he pumped the crowed up. There was a big crowd full of happy people dancing and enjoying the vibe. Highly recommend but bring your patience to wait in that line.

I've written a number of reviews here on Yelp over the years as for the one star, those things…read morehappen. I have never written one in anger until now. I wanted to let some time pass, get through the holiday season and in an effort think some on how I might have made awful better. Having just moved I did not want to cook this Thanksgiving. I made reservations at "The Nest" a few weeks ahead of Thanksgiving I had read a number of reviews here on Yelp. I knew going in they had a lively bar scene with live music. We walk in exactly on time. It's so loud it's hard to speak with the hostess. (I'm a Boomer, a child of the 60's no stranger to, nor bothered by loud music) The dining area is separate from the bar so it should be no problem to be seated in a spot that allowed for dinner conversation. I asked the hostess if they did have a spot that was on the quieter side, she said no problem if we could wait a bit. Here is where things went off the rails. We were led to a table that was in a corner and directly under a speaker with the live music as loud as the bar area. Just to make it 'fun' about a 1/4 of the table against the wall had a slope of about 10 or so degrees. There was an older, thick flat screen on the wall so the person across from me kept hitting her head on it. But let's go to the important part the food. Each of us ordered the Thanksgiving Special, turkey dinner. Which was not only the worst turkey dinner I'ver even had but was the absolute worst meal I've ever been served ever, anywhere... including but not limited to fast food. I am left to assume my asking if we could be seated in a quieter spot pissed off the entire restaurant staff from hostess to kitchen staff Starting with the turkey itself, it was a small pile of shredded dark meat, two of us had shards of bone. Mashed potatoes? It was a small ice cream scoop amount (think school cafeteria service) of hard, cold instant like mix. A table spoon worth of some sort of liquid passing for 'gravy'. The rest was of equal 'quality' Two of us left the majority of the food on the plate. Oh and the pie.... Yeah about the same as the rest. I'm not even going to bother about the level of 'service,' I'll just say it was slightly better than food, cold and only indifferent. And now the part that just left us in awe of the whole thing. The section we were seated in was nearly empty by the time we were done, trying get find a member of the staff to bring us the damn check so we could just get out of there. And here comes a couple in their 20's having a domestic dispute, fortunately that calmed down and they left the area. And then here walks through the dining area a clown.... Yes you read that right a clown, in full clown makeup and outfit. An actual clown. No rhyme nor reason, just sauntering through. And as if this was normal and not at all bizarre. There is some sort of 'selfie' device in a corner. And along come two 'ladies' clearly intoxicated, to pose in front of it acting the fools only alcohol can induce and this obnoxious 'show' went on far too long. Just to add insult to injury the check finally comes with a mandatory 20% "large party" (of four?) gratuity. To be fair since it was a holiday would have left at least that amount normally. I appreciate those who work holidays, giving up family time to serve others. I've worked my share of holidays. I was ashamed and embarrassed, about the whole mess.

We discovered Primos several years ago after they had just opened, and it has been one of our…read morefavorites in Palm Desert ever since. I normally do breakfast, but this time I got the fish tacos. They were grilled and served with chips and roasted salsa, which is my favorite. Hubby loves their chilaquiles and won't order them anywhere else because he doesn't want to spoil the memory. They serve Diet Coke kept it nice and full. We came at 11 on a Wednesday and were seated right away.

Sunday morning Huevos Rancheros at Los Primos were good, served with avocado, beans in a crispy…read moretaco shell, tangy green salsa, crispy potatoes and over easy eggs on top of a corn tortilla with medium spicy red sauce. Delicious!! The inside is comfortable with a few booths, tables of various sizes, and some outdoor seating as well. Service was friendly, efficient, and fast.

Me and my wife come here twice a week. We love the lunch specials $13. They give you a card. Each…read moretime you go and get a lunch the Server marks off one after you've reached five lunches. You get the sixth one free. Awesome beers on taps. Wonderful rotating taps. The only bad part about this place is their beers are only in 13 ounce cups. That look like cordial glasses. They should really change your policies and go to 16 ounces Like everybody else does

I've been in 8+ times with friends and everything is consistent…read more The burger has always been outstanding and 10/10 recommend. Service is hit or miss. But my biggest issue is the ridiculous rotating happy hour beer menu. You can only see the list if you are sitting on one side of the bar. If you're anywhere else, you have to ask your server who never remembers the list. Seriously - is it that difficult to print and laminate a beer list? The cost to print and laminate is CHEAP and I GUARANTEE people would order more beer. It may feel like a small issue but it makes me irritated because it's easy / fixable and would drive business up. And, as the customer, it would be soooo much nicer/easier. Watch Bar Rescue if you get a chance :)

Gisell, did an outstanding job her service was above & beyond. She served us Thursday night with,…read moreexceptional welcoming & an outstanding personality. You are fortunate to have her.

The three of us went for the first time and we wanted to go to happy hour first. Grapefruit basil…read moreopens at five so happy hour is in the bar. We had really good mai tai's with a quesadilla first until grapefruit basil opened at five. Our server, Josie, was so welcoming and explained everything. She never tried to pressure us and she was so sweet and patient. We enjoy the cocktails and everything we ordered except maybe the clams to start. It was pretty skimpy and could use a little more flavor, but we will definitely be back because the service the atmosphere and the food was better than we thought it would be. As we left we've saw them making pizzas on the patio next time. We'll try those.

The Dover Sole is amazing and the Charolais steak leaves nothing to be desired…read more The Basque Cheesecake is so creamy that it make the decision between it or the Profiteroles au Chocolat impossible we each had to have a dessert.

Just stopped in for drinks. Scotch was spot on, had Mc Callam 12 yr. Ordered on the rock. One very…read morelarge rock. Went down very smooth . Decided on a second one, even better, got a good buzz going, so of course I had a third. By this time I forgot where I was. Stumbled out to get in my car to drive home...made it couple miles & crashed into...a cop car. I'm writing this from jail but I hope to be home for the weekend. Highly recommend you try this fine establishment, you can't go wrong. (Burb) or not!