THE AMBIANCE: Amazing hidden gem in the desert! This restaurant is located inside La Quinta Resort & Club, and the experience feels special from the moment you walk through the historic, tall arched wooden doors. The entrance lead you down a hallway toward the hostess stand, with couches, a bar and a piano being played to the left. To the right , you enter the main dining room. The space felt open, elegant, and immediately welcoming. Talk about fine dining at its best. The hostess was able to quickly seat our party of six, and our server immediately brought over the menus and filled our water glasses. THE FOOD: We started with the oysters , and they did not disappoint. They were served with a shallot mignonette which was vinegary in all the right ways. They were so good, that we ended up ordering a second round. For dinner, we all ordered the steak with mushrooms and broccoli. The steak was perfectly cooked, and every bite was bursting with flavor. Even the mushrooms and broccoli stood out. Everything was seasoned beautifully without overpowering the actual flavors of the vegetables. Even the bread was so good. It was served with three different butters. And dessert? Also top notch. It was the perfect ending to a wonderful dinner with friends. THE SERVICE: The service really added to the experience. Our server was attentive and took great care of us. The GM, Ray, also stopped by our table, and we ended up chatting and joking with him a bit. He was incredibly friendly and personable and made sure we were having a great experience. Between the setting, the food, the genuinely attentive service, this as one of those dinners where it all felt elevated. Definitely one of the many highlights of our stay at La Quinta Resort. read more

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Morgan's in the Desert: Disappointment After Disappointment. $400 for Meh. After living in La Quinta for four years, we were ready to try Morgan's, as it's one of the last foodie restaurants in the Coachella valley that we haven't tried. We arrived early for our reservation, excited to grab a drink at the bar before dinner. Then we were told our table was already available... only to be seated at a dining table in the bar, off to the side, where apparently servers do not exist while staring at the back of the pianist and the barflies. The two bartenders were fantastic--especially Brian, who was working at warp speed--but they already had a packed bar to manage. Adding dining tables to their workload was clearly not realistic. Why were we seated there? Still a mystery. Reservation problems: I booked through the QR code advertised in The Gem for the August prix fixe dinners at La Quinta Resort's restaurants. When we arrived, we were told the prix fixe menu wasn't available that day. Sorry! So we ordered bread and oysters instead. About 15-20 minutes later, the manager came over and said they would honor the prix fixe after all. Great! Except... we'd already ordered appetizers. ‍ And wow, was it SLOW. We were seated at 5:30 and still didn't have our entrées at 7:00. Drinks regularly sat empty, and once the restaurant got busy around 6:30, water refills disappeared completely. Did I mention it was 110 degrees outside? The food? A mixed bag--but overall, wildly overpriced and underwhelming. * Oysters: Ice-cold and served with a good mignonette. Also pricey. * Bread: Fresh and warm, but the olive tapenade was aggressively salty. Again, overpriced. * Watermelon salad: The winner! Refreshing, flavorful, and the spicy nuts gave it a nice kick. Highly recommend. * Chicken cacciatore: Dry chicken, undercooked tomatoes, overcooked pasta. Never again. * Oscar filet: Delicious and well-prepared, but nothing memorable or special--especially for the price. Bottom line: We spent about $400 for a frustrating, painfully slow, mostly mediocre meal. There are too many great restaurants in the area to spend that kind of money on "meh." We won't be back. read more

Just stopped in for drinks. Scotch was spot on, had Mc Callam 12 yr. Ordered on the rock. One very large 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! read more

We went to Morgan's Steakhouse in La Quinta on Friday night with friends and ordered the seafood tower to start. At $115 market price, we expected something special. Instead, we felt completely ripped off. The tower was skimpy and underwhelming: oversized oysters, tiny shrimp cocktail, only two crab claws, and a bowl of what appeared to be mystery fish. One waiter told us it was tuna; another said it was salmon. If your own staff can't tell us what you're serving, that's a serious problem. To make matters worse, the fish was extremely fishy and simply awful. At $115, this was nowhere close to a legitimate seafood tower. "MP" should stand for "Major Problem," not "Market Price." The filet was good, but that doesn't excuse charging $115 for a seafood dish that was so disappointing. What really left a bad taste was the response from our waiter. He didn't seem particularly concerned and, rather than taking the unacceptable dish off the bill, offered us a free dessert. A free dessert does not make up for a $115 dish we could barely eat. It was chilled mystery fish chum. For a restaurant charging these prices, we expected quality, transparency, and much better customer service. Instead, we left feeling very disappointed. We won't be coming back. read more

Met up with old friends for dinner and drinks and we could not have picked a nicer restaurant. Morgan's has an idyllic upscale laid back historic-desert-mission themed aesthetic, which reminds us of why we love living here so much. The bar lounge was so relaxed and full of luxe glam with its oversized furniture and outdoor adjacent vibe. Our friends enjoyed martinis and we ordered a cosmo-inspired mocktail and it was divine! It brought back memories of visiting Cairo and drinking beautiful red hibiscus spritzers. We enjoyed the pre-fixed menu including a watermelon salad to die for, flatiron steak cooked to perfection and a light and airy fruit desert with merengue and heavy cream. The service was exceptional - I can't praise them highly enough! The price point averaged out to about $100 per person with tip, which is less that I would expect for a restaurant of this caliber. I have no pictures to share because we all made sure to never look at our phones and we didn't want to break the magical spell by pulling them out. We look forward to our next fabulous experience at Morgan's! read more

The service here is amazing. Salvador was our server he was great and attentive, we did have a small issue with one of the meals but everyone apologized and the chef took care of us. They went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. I will be coming back here for sure! The food is amazing the desserts were so decadent. read more

Morgan's in the Desert - American Near Me - La Quinta, California

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Great food great atmosphere all around a great customer service Chef and staff did an amazing job read more

Morgan's in the Desert - 80oz Tomahawk steak - American Near Me - La Quinta, California

YELP SHORT ANSWER: maybe, if you're visiting and curious or a guest at the resort with credits, then yes. If it a great experience. If you're part of a conference and on an expense account then for sure. Locals maybe not so much. LOCATION: none better this. Everything is dialed and beautiful on this property. FACILITY: first class as well as the staff here. It truly is extraordinary. MENU: excellent choices as long as you don't look to the right at the prices. Order what you want but set your expectations correctly. You're at a resort. FOOD PREP: it was very nice but nothing special for my visit. However I did remind myself again, I was at a resort... it looked okay but under delivered platting for the prices charged, just food on a dish. FOOD QUALITY: we ordered a filet and the gnocchi, both resort priced. 8oz Filet was cooked consistent MR but was tasteless meat. No sear flavor at all. The gnocchi was kind of a mess but in the grand scheme of things, it was just food and money so we enjoyed ourselves and did not complain. LIBATIONS: wow, expensive! WAITSTAFF: again, exceptional service and kindness. OVERALL VALUE: if I was on an expense account I would not care but the Morgan's experience is missing the mark for this local. Did meet the new GM who was awesome and he did indeed ask how things were, I did not want to engage in my opinion as the LQ Resort brand is way beyond my little opinion, I just hope he spends his money there and evaluates the equity. This must be a difficult position if our visit was indicative of other guest's experiences. TIP: maybe try the bar in Morgan's which is beautiful and expensive, then escape and enjoy the outdoors bar for a fun $14 margarita and take it all in. Love this resort, but Morgan's is not for me. read more

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Pricey but delicious. The lemony Caesar was great, the veal Osso Buco and scallops both outstanding, but the corn side dish was to die for! read more

Morgan's in the Desert - Veal Osso Buco - American Near Me - La Quinta, California

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We have been coming here for the last 5 years to celebrate our anniversary and unfortunately this time was the biggest let down. We were served cold crab cakes, a burrata salad (literally had two slivers of burrata on it, a shrimp cocktail that tasted over cooked and old (costcos is waaaay better) my salmon came out on such a hot plate that it took me by surprise especially when I went to take a bite and it was completely raw in the middle. It was not only raw but had a very unpleasant smell and taste. Even though our waiter was very nice and offered to have it remade we had to ask for our check because it had turned my stomach. read more

Morgan's in the Desert - Cold crab cakes that wouldnt have tasted good even if it was hot, pathetic burrata salad - American Near Me - La Quinta, California

Worth every dollar spent at this restaurant!! The service was excellent from the server, Alfonso and his helper Joel. The ambience is perfect for a date night. We got the ribeye and filet mignon. Both cooked deliciously. They gave us a free cheesecake for our anniversary!! It's was soooo good. One of the best resort restaurants we've had!! read more

Morgan's in the Desert - Cheesecake - American Near Me - La Quinta, California

Fantastic food and ambience. Abdiel was our server and he was amazing!! We came for our anniversary and he treated us so wonderfully. I will be coming back to see him again!! read more

Great place and food enjoyed the live music you can't beat it. One of the best places I've been to

Excellent service, friendly and professional. The venue is sophisticated and music was 60s as one may expect from an establishment from a 1926 resort. Very relaxing. The food was exceptional, we had an Sunset Special, the 2 Course Prix Fixe and our party of 3 chose each different starter, they offered a chilled soup as the Farmer's Market Soup which my daughter enjoyed, my wife was very satisfied with the Crab Cakes and I thoroughly enjoyed the Garden of Root Salad with its variety of textures. For the main course we had the Faroe Island Salmon and the Beef Bourguignon, both were excellent. Highly recommend experiencing Morgan's when staying at La Quinta. read more

Morgan's in the Desert - Faroe Island Salmon Sautéed Local Corn, Confit Atlas Carrots, Garlic & Caper Béarnaise, Basil Oil - American Near Me - La Quinta, California

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Disappointed with the food but the vibes are great. Would only come back for drinks as my steak was very low quality for the price.

Morgan's in the Desert offers a wonderful dining experience with upscale cuisine and an absolutely beautiful atmosphere. The ambiance is elegant yet relaxed, with soft lighting, Spanish-style architecture, and an open-air patio that adds to the charm. Also, there is live entertainment on select nights. Located at the historic La Quinta Resort & Club, it's perfect for special occasions, romantic dinners, a memorable night out, or heck, just because! The menu features American cuisine with seasonal ingredients and many regional flavors. We started with the delicious Spicy Cajun Shrimp, also very creamy and the Curry Cauliflower with an assortment of seasonings. We enjoyed the Lemon Salad; the dressing was delightful. For our main dishes, we had the Pan-Seared Salmon with fresh vegetables and the tender Braised Short Rib. Don't forget some of the delicious sides like the sautéed Brussels sprouts or the Canyon Creek mushrooms. We didn't have room for dessert during our dining, but the menu looked delectable, with post-dinner martinis too! Service was attentive, professional, and well-paced, which really matters. Our server made excellent recommendations and ensured every detail was handled with care. Reservations are recommended, make one! Valet parking is available. read more

We decided to try the summer special. I never had a Meyer Lemon & Watermelon Gazpacho (almost like a chilled 'soup') was surprisingly good and refreshing. The Flat Iron Steak, though, was a bit on the dry side and could have been more tender. Luckily, the Vanilla Bean Profiteroles was absolutely amazing. We also ordered Spicy Cajun Shrimp, which I enjoyed the creamy polenta. All was accompanied with a Melon Spritz. Our server, Ivan, was attentive throughout the evening, making the experience enjoyable. read more

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First off the staff is super kind. The food though.. For what you're paying, yikes. Not worth it. We ordered a few things and among them were a steak, Mac n cheese, and fries. They all look like something from a bad buffet. Not worth the price at all. read more

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Had dinner here during a recent visit to the La Quinta resort. For food, we started with the Wagyu beef carpaccio. We found it to be kind of bland and weren't big fans of it. For our 6 year old daughter, we ordered her grilled cheese and fries which she really enjoyed. For entrees, my gf had the scallops and I had the ribeye. The scallops were cooked well and had pretty good flavor to it. The ribeye was pretty good and was cooked to a perfect medium rare. For sides we had the creamed corn and mushrooms. I wasn't a fan of the mushrooms but the creamed corn might have been my favorite thing we had. Service was excellent throughout the meal. It was pricey, but that is to be expected at a resort. Overall We did enjoy our meal here. read more

Sal and Jose made the perfect recommendations from wine to dessert. Our service felt like we were the only table in a packed restaurant. Food was phenomenal! We will be back , read more

No accountability and disrespectful staff Reservations at 730pm Seated at 8pm No waters until 830 and we immediately put in food orders since we notice slow service. Legit food doesn't come until 945pm. Some from our groups wanted to discuss concerns with manager and he refused to accept responsibility and told them to "go be seated before food gets cold" And "They should've never accepted our reservations." etc Rey was the manager and he completely dismissed and disrespected some of our wives. Afterwards the waiter got really disrespectful when we pulled him and the manager again for a chat. This time it was the husbands who spoke to them and the manager had a change of tone and demeanor. Bottom line. Super disappointed read more

Morgan's never disappoints but wanted to take a moment to call out the EXCEPTIONAL service we had from Marilynn for my father's birthday dinner (as well as the fantastic support staff on our table) last night. Her ease table side, menu and beverage knowledge as well as her unobtrusive touches (my dad didn't even notice she'd marked his steak knife) are the example of an expert hospitalitarian. La Quinta is lucky to have her! read more

We celebrate my in-laws anniversary of 55years here at Morgan's and man it was the best experience ever. The staff here are very professional and the chef was the best ever, he came out and introduced himself and made my in-laws anniversary very special with the wonderful food and dessert was exceptional!!! Thank you to all the staff member and chef for making my in-laws anniversary a memorable one... read more

Swing and a miss here. Mac and cheese and Brussels sprouts came out and I laughed out loud. Looks like they came out of a box. Steaks were disappointing. Rib eye, medium rare, thinner than I was expecting. Really a bummer. read more

Dinner at Morgan's in the Desert is a wonderful experience inside La Quinta Resort & Club. The food is fabulous and beautifully prepared. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The staff is friendly, professional, and very accommodating. You will not be disappointed. We truly love it. read more

The property here is one of a kind. I didn't stay here at the resort but I did eat at the restaurant. The food was a bit pricey but every bite was more delicious than the last. The service was a little slow and got a few items wrong, it could have been a busy day or a new person. read more

5stars it was definitely the best experience we have had , with the service Salvador took really good care of us . Also the chef renne went to speak to us at our table was huge . Definitely coming back ! read more

If I could give a 10 star I would... what a wonderful birthday celebration ..: the place was hopping and the music playing made for a festive celebration... of course having the beautiful and well informed Marilyn as our server enhanced the whole evening... the coupe was having Chef Rene come and actually sit with us .... We felt like celebrities... and the restaurant manager ( a retired marine) was just awesome... food and drinks were above and beyond... thank you entire crew who all helped to make this an exceptional and truly memorable evening read more

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We had a wonderful dining experience at Morgan's in the Desert! Beautiful ambiance on the heated patio, excellent service, and delicious food (the Chilean Sea Bass was a standout!). read more

Morgan's in the Desert - Chilean Sea Bass - American Near Me - La Quinta, California

Great customer service all around from the main entrance to sitting you down the server all staff and chef got down in the kitchen.. the chef coming out and greeting us on the table shows huge in his cooking and the time and prepping he puts in the kitchen. Overall great atmosphere and experience. Food overall was super tasty. read more

Best food ever will come back again chicken very tender and nice would I will really say is the customer service is really good and they treat you like your one of there own it is a must buy and for sure will come back again and the decor is very nice and seats everywhere and they sell orders for family so I'd yoru having a party come one by will recommend if yoru looking for fresh food!!! read more

The Dover Sole is amazing and the Charolais steak leaves nothing to be desired. 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. read more

I had forgotten how beautiful the La Quinta Resort really is! And how historic and beautiful Morgan's Restaurant is as well! The design is stunning and so tasteful. It has an understated elegance. The bar is perfect with the scenery and piano player to enjoy a cocktail before dinner. This is the kind of place that knows how to make a drink! I have to give Morgan's the highest rating, the food is unbelievable. Our service was top-notch. We had the best waiter, whose name was Saul. I highly recommend him and you should ask for him. He knows everything about the wine, the drinks, the food, the history of the building, interesting tidbits about famous people, etc. It made for such an enjoyable evening. Something to note, they have a special oven to roast the tomahawk steaks they offer as specials. We shared one with 4 of us and honestly we've never had a better steak. Ever! It was worth the price! read more

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Last week I had the good fortune of taking a long time friend to Morgan's in the desert. What a fantastic dining experience it was. We arrived at 6 o'clock with the same-day reservation, and we're seated in what we perceived to be the nicest table in the dining room, in quiet corner by the fireplace where we could catch up on our year since we'd last seen each other. Ordering King, salmon in the desert sounds like an odd choice, but we both selected it, and don't regret it at all. The numerous other things on the menu that look good, but when it arrived, the preparation of the salmon was perfection. Service was impeccable. Our waiter and his assistant were attentive, but not overbearing, and any request we had was accommodated. The vibe was relaxed and casual in a sophisticated, peaceful setting. An excellent counterpoint to the heat and hustle of the day we spent outside! Pricing was more than reasonable for our dining experience. I'd go back and have the salmon anytime! read more

Cudos to chef Tony and waitress Brandy gave excellent service! Treated us like family took such wonderful care to make sure the food was exceptional! And the ambiance was elegant and inviting! read more

Just okay: the vibe is nice and the outdoor dining is very cute with fire pits, lights, etc but there are kids everywhere at this resort so it can get a bit loud with kids running around. Service was friendly but they are really understaffed. Once our mains came it took several minutes to get utensils, which is a while for hot food, my husband had to go get them himself for us. As for the food: Carbonara Ravioli - super rich and tasty, you get two big ravioli which is perfect to share. Crab Cakes - small but decent, definitely taste the crab. Miso Jidori Chicken - best thing we ordered, cooked perfectly, tasty. Highly recommend! Ribeye - I think they forgot to salt it before cooking, it was extremely bland, it was cooked medium not medium rare as requested. You can definitely get a better ribeye in the desert for the cost. I've seen several reviews of the steak dishes lacking flavor, seems to be a theme. Overall a cool place to check out, friendly staff, but wouldn't return. read more

We really wanted to like this place. The setting is really nice, indoors and out. The service was great - our server was excellent. But my pasta dish was so bad I can only give it 3 stars. The pasta was sticking together, cooked incorrectly and not properly sauced. I can't see paying for such a nice meal when I can make it better at home. Sorry. read more

This venue is amazing. Great room, beautiful ceiling lovely tables comfortable chairs very comfortable exclusive feeling vibe. Service is wonderful. I could not ask for anything to be better regarding the service. My issue is the food for this price point for this type of ambulance for this type of service. The food is definitely a letdown. I've been here a few different times and the food is just always OK to good never great. We had to pay for bread service, which is fine but it's a pretty small little loaf and there's nothing really that special about it. We had the French onion soup, the wedge salad side of mushroom side of mashed potatoes, the ginger corn, three ribeyes, one filet mignon, a pasta special, the profiteroles for dessert and the chocolate crème brûlée. Mastros has much better cuts of meat. Sides were pretty small and nothing really stood out. The mushrooms were the best of them. Mashed potatoes were pretty boring, ginger corn wasn't that good. Nothing stood out the French onion soup was watery didn't have enough cheese. The wedge salad didn't have enough dressing. The steaks were all good but not great again masters LG's has better cuts. If this place stepped up their food game, they could be the best steakhouse in the desert easily with their ambience and service already top-notch. There was a pianist who was doing great singing. All the drinks were really well made. Step it up Morgan's read more

One of our favorite places to celebrate any occasion- New years, birthdays, anniversaries, friends and family. The food never disappoints. The cocktails, wine, attentive service, the atmosphere, the whole vibe is happy, laid back and joyful. Sometimes it's even nice to eat dinner in the bar area and be more social. We've even enjoyed dinner outside near the fire pit with our fur babies. Located at the La Quinta Resort which is fairly busy year round. If you don't have reservations they will serve you at the bar or in the bar area. Piano bar with local talent and a nice mix of tourists and locals all there to enjoy themselves. read more

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Overrated. The food and the service were awful and way overpriced. If you're looking for a great meal, choose the Cliffhouse. I ordered the filet at both restaurants and the Cliffhouse meal was far superior. The drinks and desserts were even better at Cliffhouse. Two other tables were seated after us. Orders were placed at the other tables before we placed ours and the other tables left while we were waiting to order desserts. Last, the Cliffhouse bill came to $260, Morgan's came to $460. read more