The location is interesting. Be careful on the stairs going up they were wet from the waterfall. We did not have a reservation but were seated promptly at a high top table near the bar. The server was fast and friendly. We ordered the stuffed dates and the burrata. The olive tapenade with the burrata was so tasty. We practically licked the bowl clean. We quickly ran out of the little toasts but ate the olives with the arugula from the medjool dates. For mains we order a half order of the short ribs and the prawn pasta. The prawns were pretty large. The pasta was a little too al dente for me and the sauce had a very strong wine taste that got old pretty quickly. The short rib was so tender and flavorful, but the Brussels were also just a tad too rare. Overall it was a nice meal but kinda pricey for two people for the dishes to not be perfect. read more

La Quinta Cliffhouse - Seafood Near Me - La Quinta, California

2.5 stars. La Quinta Cliffhouse was recommended to me for dinner, but I won't pass on the same bad advice. The Prawn Pasta ($39) I ordered was bland to the point of being inedible. I erroneously assumed spaghetti flavored with garlic, white wine, butter, herbs, & preserved lemon would be delicious. Large, tough (& again, tasteless) prawns topped the bowl of noodles that seem to stick together from a lack of sauce. Our gracious waitress removed the dish from our bill after seeing it had barely been touched. Her efforts did not go unnoticed; we generously tipped her for taking the initiative to rectify an unsatisfactory situation. We sat on the covered patio facing the giant rock formation; a unique dining experience, but one that felt Disney-ish rather than elegant. La Quinta Cliffhouse gets a hard pass from me. read more

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I visited for the sunset menu and left disappointed. The setting and views are undeniably beautiful, but unfortunately the food didn't come close to matching the location. Nearly every dish lacked flavor. The Caesar salad was particularly disappointing, with anchovies that tasted low quality and completely overwhelmed the dish. The short rib was mediocre at best, and the salmon was surprisingly bland and forgettable. What made the experience even more confusing were the accompaniments and sides. Several combinations felt strange and didn't complement the proteins, leaving the dishes feeling unbalanced and poorly thought out. Service was another major issue. Throughout the meal, it was difficult to get attention from staff, and the overall level of hospitality felt lacking from start to finish. For a restaurant with such a strong reputation and one of the best settings in the Coachella Valley, I expected much more. The views are worth seeing, but based on this visit, the food and service simply did not live up to the location. read more

The views are gorgeous and the food is delicious, but the service was meh. We had a reservation for 7 pm on Saturday evening and we were seated right away. The first problem was that we were seating outside just as a brief windstorm came through and was blowing dust, leaves, our hair and dresses all over the place. Not the restaurant's fault, they can't control nature. We asked if we could be seated inside and they were very accommodating. We were seated near the entrance in a small enclave where unfortunately a rather loud family of intoxicated adults and uncontrolled little ones were seated. The little ones were running around and under the tables, playing tag while the drunk grandmother talked or rather yelled to be heard over the children. Our waiter greeted us with an unfriendly hello; as if we were just adding to the noise of his section. He took our order and approximately an HOUR later our food arrived. He never came to check on us or clear the salad plates...if the food wasn't so good, we would have left. read more

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Always an excellent experience! Juan is amazing. Attentive, engaging and just made it a great experience. The food is always excellent. I ordered a Sunset meal- salmon salad. I was expecting a smaller portion but omgoodness it was huge. We have been in the bar and the patio. This time we were in the dining room. Another lovely venue. Ample self parking or complimentary valet parking. Fun to take the stairs to the second level or there is an elevator available. It's such a great venue. We look forward to returning. read more

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Beautiful atmosphere and setting. We were so excited when we arrived. Food was just so so. Steak and fish were mediocre quality and steak was actually chewy. Think this is probably a better happy hour spot for a sandwich than the fine dining - that would be a more fun night out. read more

La Quinta Cliffhouse - Salmon - Seafood Near Me - La Quinta, California

Came back to Cliffhouse and received excellent service from Susie. I made reservations for when they opened and I recommend this as this place does get busy, especially during the happy hour time. Happy Hour is 3:30-6 and there's a few dollar discount on selected food items and drinks. For appetizers, we ordered the Burrata platter and the dates. We also ordered a date burger and the following martinis: pear, pink lady, and espresso martini. This was my first time trying an espresso martini (ever) and I'm glad I waited until the end of dinner before ordering it. It's more a dessert or finishing drink. The Burrata platter was delicious and beautifully presented. The dates were good but too sweet for our tastes (yes, we are aware dates are naturally sweet, LOL). We only ate a few and saved the rest for later. The date burger and fries were delicious. The only downside was I asked for the burger to be cooked medium and it was well done. The drinks were good and beautifully presented. The ambiance and atmosphere, for this restaurant, is very upscale and unique. I will continue visiting each time I'm in La Quinta. See you soon! read more

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Very pretty ambiance with classy entry; very inviting! The food was good, and I would have liked more seasonings on my dish. The service was attentive and were readily available as needed. read more

Found this place on Yelp as I was staying at the Renaissance nearby. Sat inside at the bar for a bite and drink. BEST pepperoni flatbread I've ever had! Crispy with lots of pepperoni. Sooo good. Had a couple of cocktails - they are strong so you will get your money's worth. Service was very attentive. Next time will sit outside as the patio is lovely. read more

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Always get the steak!! Great service, food was good too! The outside is S T U N N I N G! Yet inside I feel like could use some work to get on par...A bit boring and old school and plain. Will be back, but I need to go back to the steak! read more

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Great meal! Saw this at lace in a FB post and decided to try it out. Friendly attentive service and food was great. So nice to get a steak that is not completely over-seasoned, this was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Dessert was great so from start to finish and really good experience we will come back for!! read more

Cliffhouse is beautiful!!! Walk up stairs You feel your in a different place Seeing the mountains close to you when you're eating outdoors!!! When it's chilly they put the fireplace on, soo cozy The food is amazing The staff are so welcoming Very clean read more

What happened to this restaurant? The service was good, but the food was abysmal to say the least. The chicken was very dry, lacking any sauce. The sides were mediocre. I was told it had changed and it has, not for the better. They need to return to their roots and cook excellent meals. The price was very expensive for a leg and thigh. read more

Our first time here, I researched this restaurant for our road trip and knew I wanted to come, absolutely no regrets! The food was absolutely delicious, I savored every bite! Our waiter, Matthew, was outstanding, thank you for the recommendations and making our dinner experience, enjoyable and memorable! The customer service from the host to the moment we left - Outstanding!!!! Looking forward to another road trip and coming back here for another delicious meal! Private parking lot with complementary valet parking. read more

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We had a special birthday dinner which was planned several weeks ago. The meal was very disappointing. The calamari was overcooked and had a fishy taste. The swordfish was overcooked, tasteless and was previously frozen. The short rib was ok but the Brussel sprouts were burnt and tasteless. I only ate two of them. When we arrived, I spoke with the server and asked about adjusting or waiving the corkage fees and she said that she would look into it and intimated that something could be done. I brought two bottles, one wine and the other champagne. They cost me over $250. The champagne was not put into a cooler and the flutes were room temperature causing an overflow when poured. Y Twice, I had to ask the wine to be decanted. Needless to say when I received the bill no adjustments wdecanter. I would never go back. My experience was VERY DISAPPOINTING and I would like a refund. I can be contacted at 619-341-1560. Jon Christ read more

I love this place. Especially the early bird special. I always enjoy coming back. It's a great place to take my wife and my daughter for a nice family meal. read more

Incredible experience. Food was on the higher priced side but the ambiance was worth it. Would recommend if in the area!

The La Quinta cliff house has some of the worst waitstaff I've experienced. But other than that the steak has a very nice rich and creamy taste. But overall the building itself feels very clean and well maintained. read more

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Wonderful service and attention to detail! Make a reservation especially if celebrating a special occasion. We got a nice table next to the waterfall. Incredible pork ribs - melt in your mouth and super flavorful. The seafood ceviche was also surprisingly yummy - the sauce they created was perfect and the best part!! Salmon was good - flaky and had a unique smoky flavor. I would definitely get the chocolate mousse again - light, airy, fun consistency and it reminded me of European chocolate. read more

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First time here! The pasta with meat was very fresh, savory, cheesy, flavorful, and delicious. Also, the calamari was super tasty, crunchy, salty, crispy, and perfectly served with a sweet, refreshing strawberry lemonade. Good service, nice atmosphere, and I had an excellent experience today. I especially love sitting next to the waterfall with the mountain goat statue. read more

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Hit and miss. The steak and scallops were amazing. The bartender was friendly. The Greeter actually looked like she just got out of bed. We arrived at 8:45pm not realizing the kitchen closed at 9pm (website shows 11pm closing time.) We were "allowed" to order but were super rushed. We were finished eating with our dessert to go (which sadly was the worst key lime pie ever) by 9:20pm. Probably will give it a second chance and plan an earlier dinner next time?? read more

La Quinta Cliffhouse - Not so Yummy Key Lime Pie! - Seafood Near Me - La Quinta, California

Where the 111 passes between two rocks, they built this restaurant on one rock. Ate upstairs, outdoors, under a heat lamp and close to the rock. Had the small-plate salmon and a very tender small-plate beef short rib. Both dishes had great presentation and were very tasty! read more

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Great food and service for my bday dinner a couple wks ago!! Amazing Service from our server. Beautiful fun environment too!! Cant wait to go back!! read more

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Had been wanting to stop into this location for many years. We had a party of 12 get a separate area in the restaurant which we enjoyed. I had the best Pork Chop of my life. Everyone loved this location and food was outstanding. I also enjoyed the variety of their wine list - from excellent high end wines to some great value wines. I had an old vine Malbec which was amazing for less than $75. Looking forward to next time we come read more

La Quinta Cliffhouse - Outside great rocks and waterfalls - Seafood Near Me - La Quinta, California

Loved it here, food and ambience excellent. Highly recommend for any day of the week. We had a seafood dish, the other a filet, delicious!!!

Our second time dining here during our girls' weekend getaway, and it's become a tradition we look forward to each year. The experience is consistently exceptional--impeccable service, flawless attention to detail, and a menu that delights with every bite. Each dish and cocktail is thoughtfully crafted, rich in flavor, and beautifully presented. The ambience is warm and sophisticated, creating the perfect backdrop for a memorable evening. Truly a standout in both quality and hospitality. read more

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The La Quinta Cliffhouse is a solid choice. The steak was good. The scallops were good. The service was great and views on the outside patio were great. We were definitely not blown away, and we would come back... but just for happy hour in the bar. read more

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We are on vacation and exploring the place. We had an early dinner today. The food was excellent. The service was awesome. The ambience was great! Im glad I saw this restaurant on Yelp. I recommend this place. read more

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This was my first time here I went with co workers and we had such a lovely time. We all dressed casual we were worried about the dress code but a lot of other customers were pretty relaxed as well. The service was phenomenal. I didn't take a picture of the Peruvian ceviche but it was so flavorful and amazing, I think it has to be the best ceviche I have ever had beats the Mexican one I'm used to eating. As for the food I had sugar spiced salmon that was so delicious. The black bean sauce they pour on top of the food was so good it paired so well with everything. The potatoes were so creamy and good, I really liked the wonton crust that is around the potatoes was so good as well. I loved everything I ate that night. It's such a beautiful place. I will definitely go on a date night with my husband again. I had a great time with great people and drinks. read more

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What a wonderful meal! We called ahead and got a seat by the windows to watch the sunset. Our favorites of the night: Shrimp scampi toast- such delicious flavors!! Beautiful fat shrimp in this gorgeous red sauce. The wedge salad- perfection! If you love wedges, get this! The sea bass- the star of the night for me! Omg, the best sea bass I've ever had! Mild, cooked with a crispy outside and perfectly flaky inside, served on a bed of rice with a creamy coconut sauce- yum!!! It was surprisingly a phenomenal meal! If you're in the area, this is a great option for a meal in a beautiful location. read more

They don't know how to cook a steak. Worst filet mignon I've ever had. Had them remake it and it still was bad. Also, the place is called cliffhouse? Where is the cliff? Only view you have is of the parking lot. The cocktails were also lousy, tasted like they used really low quality liquor. read more

Loved this location. Came with my family to try it and it was worth it. Their steak was very delicious and their alcohol drinks were very good. My wife and children loved it here. Employees were very polite. You get a good view of the freeway and the restaurant. Great design with the rocks and mountain next to it. Recommend you check it out. read more

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Cliffhouse is an immaculate space located on CA-111. We had reservations and Denisse was The Star of the Show in the bar area. We ordered off The Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week Menu. The Wedge Salad, Lobster Bisque, Short Rib, Spaghetti & Clams, Petite Key Lime Pie, and Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet were decadent. read more

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Swung in here the evening of 8/15/25, because of the impressive display from the highway. Stopped to check it out for dinner later on in our stay but ended up staying on and ordering up two very fresh tequila drinks (watermelon margarita and tequila old fashion), asparagus & leek soup, roasted red pepper hummus. Hummus wasn't the best ever but it was good, the soup could use some spices but also very good. Who made our visit worthy of a return was Chad the manager. Super friendly, knowledgeable and inviting. Will return again, from Pittsburgh, PA. read more

La Quinta Cliffhouse - Tequila drinks and Happy Hour menu - Seafood Near Me - La Quinta, California

Food and Ambiance are delightful . Staff is so courteous and the scenery is beautiful

It is a beautiful, romantic setting for a lovely dinner or special event. We just had small plates, the octopus and scallops, and they were wonderful. In fact, the scallops might have been the best I've ever had. We came again for Restaurant Week five months later, and again, we had a wonderful time. I loved the salmon, and my girlfriend loved her clams and spaghetti. read more

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We dropped in for appetizers and drinks only. The $24 scallops were literally bay scallops. 1 bay scallops smothered in cheese baked so hard it was inedible. The scallops were tiny. Prawns were large but tough and not deveined thoroughly. Service was so so. Had to ask for second drink.. waiter had too many people to take care of. Suffice it to say for the price it was a miss..we don't mind paying money but we do expect something for it and there are too many other places for same money with better appetizer foods. read more

La Quinta Cliffhouse - Scallop Appetizer - Seafood Near Me - La Quinta, California

sent my wife and her best friend to the Cliffhouse in La Quinta tonight as a special treat, and they came home genuinely impressed. The food was fantastic, they especially loved the squash, the fries, and their entrées. Everything was delicious and beautifully prepared. The ambience was warm, welcoming, and perfect for a night out. It felt special without being pretentious, which they really appreciated. The staff made the evening outstanding. The two waitresses who helped them were friendly, attentive, and thoughtful, and the maître d' made sure they felt completely taken care of. As two hardworking moms who both have full-time jobs and don't get out nearly as often as they should, this was exactly the kind of night they needed. It was truly perfect for them. Thank you to the entire Cliffhouse team for creating such a wonderful experience. Incredible food, great atmosphere, and truly kind people. P.S. I left a note on OpenTable asking for the staff to help make their time special, which they clearly read and pulled off thank you. read more

We there to experience their late happy hour on a Saturday night. Was seated in the bar right away. Bartender was excellent with suggestions and made sure our drinks were filled and food was delivered in a timely manner. We have had nothing but, excellent service and food every time we visit. read more

This meal was the highlight of our time in Palm Springs. The atmosphere, service & food was perfection!! Thank you for a memorable night! read more

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