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    Cork Tree Restaurant

    4.2 (637 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    CORK TREE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chilean Sea Bass
    Lovell S.

    Excellent menu .... Delicious food ... service with a smile ... relaxing vibes ... highly recommend!!

    Filet mingon
    Ivan D.

    Caesar salad was very underdressed. Some pieces didn't have dressing on it at all resulting in a very bland salad. Everything else but the dressing was A+ though, but they failed at the most important part of all, the lack of dressing. I got the Filet mignon medium rare and it was a great tender piece of steak however the bottom sear on it was a bit too burnt for my liking (see my picture) is it supposed to be that black? The top part of the filet was perfect with nice grill marks, but the bottom was completely dark dark brown, almost black resulting in a bitter steak. It also could use a bit more sauce/seasoning. Service and ambience are great though, nothing to complain about there.

    Roasted chicken and risotto
    Traci J.

    We made a 6:00 reservation because we had an 8:00 concert at the casino. Tonya was our server and did a great job and a definite pro. We ordered drinks, lobster stack, pork belly and crab cakes. We had another round of cocktails during the wait for our entrees and asked Tonya to box our meals to go. Luckily they arrived right at that minute so we were able to enjoy our meal before dashing off. Will definitely be back.

    EJ J.

    I was undecided on what to eat being in Palm Desert a day before my coworkers arrived. So, I decided to go to the grocery store to stock up on some snacks and drinks for the night and happened to see a few restaurants across the way. So I pulled up to the Cork Tree with no issues of parking due to the restaurant being in the shopping center. Once I entered, the hostess was straight forward and asked if I wanted to be seated in main dinning or if I wanted to just go sit in the bar area and a bartender would help me. I chose to grab a seat in the bar area. The bar area had tv's a few high table tops with a booth so there was plenty of room. The place was clean with a nice relaxing vibe to it. I felt a little out of place not knowing what the vibe would be like, but I have to admit, that place had some of the coolest people and waiters I've ever encountered. Several waiters in the bar area started a conversation with me and must have known I was new in the area because the servers were offering me food and drink recommendations. As I began looking through the menu the lady sitting next to me basically recommended my entire meal lol. She said don't look at the main menu, order from the happy hour because the prices are great! So I went with the crab crakes, the jumbo seared scallops and a Moscow Mule. Everything was top notch but the seared scallops were the clear standout! They were cooked to perfection and not rubbery like they can be when overcooked. I can't front, the crab cakes had mad flavor too. They were super soft with no signs of having the crispy edges sometimes. The drink was fire too! Anyway, I ended up paying for a round of drinks for the lady and her husband sitting next to me because they kept me entertained the whole time. The next time I go, I want to try the crème brûlée three ways which was a sample of three different crème brûlée flavors. The lady and her husband were eating it and raving about how good it was. Overall, I will be back to feast on a few other entrees and appetizers and hopefully it's sooner rather than later. OOOOO 5 out of 5 Afros

    French onion soup
    Jessica H.

    We had the new years chef tasting. The amuse-bouche was delightful a poached pear wrapped in prosciutto. Followed by the mango crab tartar tower, French onion soup. The main filet, lobster and lamb chops were excellent. Everything was cooked to our liking we enjoyed it!!

    Seared Jumbo Scallops
    Grater F.

    I'd give this spot a 3.5 and although it was good I wouldn't come back here myself. Options for a nicer dinner option in Indio was limited so I came here for a gals dinner with my friend. The food was fine, but I honestly expected better for the price point. I got scallops and my friend had the tacos appetizer with a wedge salad. The restaurant was quite stuffy in all sense of the word. Our server was nice, but beyond rigid and her table side manner was quite stiff but that seemed to be the vibe of the establishment. I'm from LA so this vibe was just very different from what I'm used to. They had light up menus lol which were kind of funny and obviously trying to escalate the experience with their white table cloth setup. Not my vibe in general and food was mid. Wouldn't go out of my way to come here again but fine overall.

    Mini Duck Confit Tacos
    Hannah G.

    Sooo good highly recommend both these apps. We also got the lobster stack with I also recommend. Everything was so flavorful and juicy. They have light up manus for yall who need to shine the light on your menu

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    Tonya O.

    Quality and consistency are hard to find in restaurants. Cork Tree has BOTH! Great food and awesome service every time.

    Surf n Turf!
    Dennis X.

    4.5 / 5! Beautiful and classy restaurant! We made a reservation for a party of 15 and the staff was very accommodating and helpful. I ended up getting the Surf and Turf and it was delicious! Absolutely enjoyed my food, and the staff kept our glasses full the whole time. Our food also came out in a timely manner, which is so impressive considering our party size. There's a full bar and a patio area for outdoor seating when it's nice and not too hot outside. The bathrooms are clean and the overall interior design was very classy. The only small complaint I had was that these dishes are on the pricier side ($30-$60 per entree) so as long as you prep your wallet for that, then come enjoy a beautiful dinner here!

    Sonoma Duck Breast with Infused Port Wine and Cherry Sauce
    Audrey S.

    Had a wonderful dinner here! From the moment we walked in, the service was friendly. The ambiance was cozy and intimate, with a romantic touch that made it a perfect spot for dinner. The duck breast was cooked perfectly, flavorful, and beautifully presented. It paired so well with the refreshing beet salad, which added just the right balance.

    Crme Brle Three Ways

    This is a lovely restaurant with great service, ambience and wonderful food. The wait staff was exceptional and informative when describing the dishes. We had the duck confit tacos and the escargot for appetizers. Both were delicious! For the main course I had a smoked duck breast perfectly cooked to medium. The cowboy ribeye was marvelous, succulent with a great char and also cooked perfectly to medium rare. The mushroom risotto, side dish was smooth creamy and well seasoned. The Crème Brulé came with three different flavors, white chocolate, vanilla, and butterscotch. The latter, which was extraordinary.

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    Good stuff!! Been there and always go back!! Love the salads!!!!!! Try the chicken!!

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    Service and food was superb. Maddie was so friendly and Max was on top of everything. Will definitely come back

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    Food - beautiful presentation, cooked perfectly service- impeccable ambiance Mello and cool

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    Ate here last year, very good and romantic spot, sat at bar and got happy hour, great price for amount given!

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    Good food with a lovely atmosphere. Wish the menu had more specialties. Drinks are good. Service was excellent!

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    Ask the Community - Cork Tree Restaurant

    Is it kid friendly?

    I did see a couple youngsters with their parents. You could call to be sure.

    Is the restaurant baby friendly?

    Not really but there is an outdoor patio that can accommodate babies and kids.

    Does a person need to be a member of a club?

    No. It's a restaurant not a private club. Definitely try it out

    Hello. Are dogs allowed in the outside seating area?

    Yes

    What are your hours?

    4-9pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

    Any vegetarian options beside salads?

    No strictly vegetarian entrees, all are either, duck, lamb, steak or risotto with fish or poultry.

    Monday night specials?

    Ifk

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    Got reservations on Open table, spent an hour trying to call. Recording listed hours and days…read moreopen. Drove all the way out there to see they were closed. Thanks for the recording in your phone not mentioning that small detail. Apparently this is your thing because I now see a review saying the same thing from 3 years ago! A notice on your website, or phone recording could go a long way. Saw some other customers drive up looking dumbfounded too.

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