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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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

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

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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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

La Quinta Cliffhouse - Pasta with meat. - Seafood Near Me - La Quinta, California

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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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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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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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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

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

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

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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

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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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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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

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

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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We stopped in here last week for the first time. We sat outside on the bar patio and had a wonderful time. The food was incredible. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. The service matched it perfectly, and Colin was welcoming, attentive, and really on top of every detail. He made sure everything ran smoothly. Definitely a place we will recommend and return back to. read more

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

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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I was in town to watch a tennis tournament and my friends and I always come here for our first night's dinner tradition. Excellent steak and seafood restaurant and the service is just as great. read more

Was a very good restaurant with a chill atmosphere and great outdoor seating. The food was suburb and we had a great waitress. I would definitely consider going again read more

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 were seated in the bar section because there was no room in the dining area, no problem. We ordered off the dining menu and when we were served our food it was horrible. My husband's steak was so over cooked it was like shoe leather and everything on the plate was over salted, Not edible. My dish was a Pocky Bowl and it was horrible tasting too. They replaced the steak dish with ceviche and it was so sour we couldn't eat it. Chips were stale and drinks were watered down. We were so disappointed and upset how bad the food was I spoke to the manager and hope he told the owner. Now thinking about how bad the food was I should have asked for a Refund. Go for a drink and a very like snack first before you order anything else. Don't waste your money. The only thing I enjoyed was our server she was very polite and helpful. read more

Our server Andreas attentive and friendly, we started with the Cerviche made with halibut, it was the freshest tasting I've ever had. Main course filet mignon melted in my mouth. My friend had the lobster which she said was delicious. Usually eat outside it was a bit cold we opted for inside nice relaxing. Didn't need it but enjoyed the ice cream, chocolate crusted whip cream pie. read more

the ambiance is really cool - almost like a disneyland ride. that part was cool and we sat by a waterfall. the service was pretty slow though, the server wast very knowledgeable of the menu and no wine recommendations other than "it's good" which doesn't say much about the quality of the wine. the chicken was very dry and the garnish seemed to be sitting under the heat lamp awhile. wouldn't recommend this place. read more

La Quinta Cliffhouse - Grilled Chicken Breast - Seafood Near Me - La Quinta, California

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Expensive, yes. Worth it, yes. The ambiance and setting are stunning. Completely enjoyed the experience. Excellent service. We sat on a terrace surrounded by beautifully trimmed trees. This is a great place to bring visitors to showcase one of the very best restaurants in the desert. read more

The only thing great about this place is the uniqueness of the cliffside it's on. Our service was awful! Server was not attentive and we had to constantly ask to get our water glasses filled. Came here to celebrate my friend's birthday in which the server just brought out a slice of mud pie, put it down and left. No acknowledgment whatsoever of our celebration. Initially we planned to go to Eddie V's for dinner and saw this place earlier in the day so decided to pivot. Should've gone to Eddie's as they never disappoint! Won't be returning back here! read more

Incredibly beautiful property. Great views from the dining area around the bar. If I go back, and weather permitting, I'd ask to be seated on the front outside patio area. I think that's the nicest seating option. Charming. The place does have a somewhat sterile vibe, feels a bit like a Disneyland restaurant. It's massive with many dining rooms. I like that they incorporated some of the natural environment into the build. We had dinner at the bar. Mixed experience with the meal and the service. Bartenders were only slightly attentive and it wasn't crazy crowded. They offer a $27 two course sunset meal menu. Some decent options. I had the Caesar and the short rib. Was all fine although if I returned I'd order the full size Caesar. The salad was the best thing about the visit along with the beautiful light at dusk. It's a great location to take in the evening desert view. Appreciated the complimentary valet parking. read more

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Ambiance and the wait staff- as well as the food makes this a great neighborhood place as a well a a place for a special occasion

Arrived in Palm Springs on Thursday 10/16/2025 and my family and I had a lovely experience. Our waiter Matthew was very knowledgeable about the wine list and menu and we appreciated his recommendations. The ambiance was beautiful. It was a perfect evening next time I would sit outside to enjoy the rock wall and water fountain sounds. Definitely a nice spot! read more

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The squash blossoms stuffed with lobster and ricotta was very tasty, however I would have preferred that they were dipped in tempura for a lighter less greasy taste. The pea soup was so thin that they should call it broth. The gespcho was 80% diced cucumbers with a sprinkle of fish bathed in a overly peppery seasoning. read more

During our one month stay in the desert, my husband wanted to make sure we tried Cliffhouse. The entrance of the restaurant is beautiful. They have a really nice water feature that is captivating when you walk in. Once you walk in, they have a very nice outdoor area. If you're eating at this restaurant, that's where you want to be sitting. We sat at the bar to enjoy drinks and their late night happy hour. We decided to order the mussels and were very surprised when they came out. There were 12 mussels in a pot way too big for them. For the price of $25, we expected more. It was quite disappointing. While we probably won't go back to eat there, their drinks were good. We had espresso martinis, the old fashioned, and the spicy marg and they were all good! read more