First visit and had an amazing experience. The service and food were both excellent. Paige waited on us and couldn't have been better, providing insight on their menu and special events. They have a long bar and two inside seating areas, as well as an outdoor patio (not in use during our visit). I also loved the glass wine cellar, which has a table to seat six and can be reserved, but there are some minimum purchase requirements on food/wine. FOOD: We took advantage of their Passion4Pinot special menu, a curated four-course experience ($54.60/person) with an additional wine pairing ($25/person). Farouk, their Sommelier, did a fantastic job pairing the wines with the food, truly one of the best pairings we've experienced. Since this was a "special menu", I'll let my pictures speak for themselves as each course was simply delicious. In addition to that, my mother-in-law started with a cup of the soup of the day which was a Cauliflower Bisque ($13). For her entrée, she had the Hi'ilani Shrimp appetizer ($20). Again, both items were simply delicious, and each course was perfectly timed out, so nothing overlapped (a pet peeve of mine). Overall, a wonderful first experience and won't be our last. I highly recommend you check them out. read more

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Came for happy hour and left underwhelmed. Food was decent but portions were small and overpriced. They were out of the beer they were promoting, offered no substitute, and still charged us for it. Took a long time to get it taken off the bill. We felt a bit pressured to order entrées. We were also told music (piano?) started at 6, but it didn't so we left. read more

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Great experience and food was amazing. Celebrated Hubbys birthday and they took great care of him. The waitress was okay but James (Spanish) was EXCELLENT! He kept our water glasses full, made us feel like family, and he honestly was far better at looking out for us than our waitress. Loved him! We had the short rib which was excellent. Generous portion and presentation was stellar. For dessert we had the butter cake and pineapple upside down cake (gf!) and both were memorable! Highly recommend this pace and I can't wait to go back. Price point matches level of food and service. read more

Wildest Restaurant & Bar - Birthday! Thank you for an amazing experience! - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Came here on a Thursday night and was able to easily make reservations same day. First off, the service here is exceptional! Grace, Giovanni, and Tony took care of us and did a stellar job. Nice quaint ambiance inside allowing for more intimate conversations at your table. Plenty of diversity on the menu which is refreshing and allows you to order things you typically might not get elsewhere. I ordered the duck breast and my colleague got the short ribs. Both were delicious! I wish the duck breast dish was more generous with the potatoes and veggies as the portions were small, but everything was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Great experience overall and would definitely recommend you check this place out if you're in the area. They mentioned some nice happy hour deals, so I might have to give that a try next time I'm here! read more

Wildest Restaurant & Bar - All-Natural Braised Short Ribs - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Food and atmosphere very enjoyable. Love all the vegan/vegetarian options, along with meat dishes. Presentation of food was lovely. Will be back! read more

The food was great. We cleaned our plates. The staffing plan was atrocious. I'm not sure why it took 1.5+ hours for our dinner to be served but it did. I'm all for a nice leisurely meal. We were visiting and enjoying the evening. But for goodness sake attend to the table. Keep a pace of check in. Bring bread. In your own home you'd never leave your guests just sitting without zero in front of them - after salads. There is always something on the table.,Bring something. Don't leave your guests wondering if the order got lost. I contribute this to short changing your Monday customers because your weekend customers are more important. There are plenty of great restaurants in Palm Desert. read more

3.5 The restaurant is located at one end of El Paseo in a strip mall. It was pretty busy at 6pm on a Sunday and it seemed like there were a lot of regulars. The first turnoff for us was the humble brag of the owners sharing their story. I'd just leave that off the menu. We like a story that has some vulnerability to it. The menu is interesting and enticing. Plant-forward, but plenty of options for seafood and meat eaters. There are 4 enticing vegan options. There was a prix fix menu offered (I think only certain hours)--$50 for a starter, an entree and a dessert, with good options! This is the way to go. We ordered the grilled artichoke-5, the ahi tuna tartare-5, the crispy cauliflower-4 and the scallops (non-vegan)-1 (it was flavorless). Service was good, with Giovanni being the standout. We just thought this restaurant should have been better, given its interesting menu. read more

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Phenomenal and creative cuisine! One of our group is vegan/gluten free so finding this place was a win! The mushroom and pea GF ravioli was amazing, as were the stuffed ricotta eggplant. Our carnivores enjoyed the venison and filet mignon (both prepared perfectly, and the grilled corn and cauliflower that came with the venison was perfect...). Some cocktails (Manhattans and a Lime-Elderberry Rosemary-infused Gin Concoction) were exceptional, as was the Bordeaux (my go-to). Service was delightful! Highly recommend. read more

I wish we would've taken pictures of more but everything was so good that we dug in too quickly! We started with the tuna tartare. It was fantastic, and the plantain chips were a welcome surprise! I had the braised short rib entrée, which was fantastic. My husband had the scallops. The combination of the chard grapes, purple cauliflower, and sauce was an explosion of flavor. But the best part was absolutely saved for last. The butter cake with vanilla and whiskey syrup was out of this world. This place is a must see in Palm Springs! Also, have to give a shout out to our server, Grace, who took amazing care of us and was an absolute delight. read more

Wildest Restaurant & Bar - Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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My wife and I decided to try this restaurant for dinner and were instantly impressed by the beautiful, stylish decor and artfully lit interior as soon as we stepped inside. The host was very friendly as was our waiter. For a starter, we shared a dish of ricotta-stuffed squash blossoms, which is as good as it sounds. An exquisitely designed and created dish, it has tempura-fried squash blossoms, stuffed with whipped ricotta, and drizzled with honey and finished with microgreens. Yum! For the main course, we both ordered the Santa Barbara Uni Linguini. It just sounded too good --- and it was really great. Freshly made linguini with butter, Grana Padano, and fresh Santa Barbara uni. Really delicious! The food was so good we couldn't resist having dessert, so we ordered the warm pineapple upside-down cake, which included a scoop of vanilla ice cream, toasted coconut, and a drizzle of caramel. It was indulgent and hit all the right notes. All the dishes were wonderfully prepared, luscious in taste. Wildest is definitely a great restaurant! read more

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We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Wildest Kitchen! From the moment we sat down, our server Paige made the night special. She was warm, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. Paige is an incredible asset to this restaurant and deserves major kudos -- thank you for taking such great care of us! As plant-based eaters, we were blown away by how thoughtful and creative the menu is. It's so refreshing to dine somewhere that doesn't just toss a Beyond Burger and salad at vegans. The dishes here are crafted with real care and flavor -- you can tell there's love behind them. Everything we had was delicious, beautifully presented, and satisfying in every way. To anyone who's vegan or plant-based: this is your spot. It's hands down one of the best vegan-friendly meals you'll ever have. We can't recommend it enough! We're visiting from Las Vegas, but every time we're in town, we'll be back to support this amazing restaurant. And honestly... if you ever decide to open a Wildest Kitchen in Vegas, we'll be first in line. Thank you again, Paige and the entire Wildest team, for an unforgettable evening! read more

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One of the top restaurants in the Coachella Valley by far. Food, ambiance and service all get 5 stars. We were greeted warmly and seated in a cozy corner table at the back wall of the restaurant. The decor and feel is welcoming, relaxing and modern. The cocktail menu is comprehensive and full of great options. I had the cucumber refresher and it was delightful for a warm summer night. They have a lovely priced fixed-price menu, but we chose from the main menu. I started with the delicious beet salad which was fresh and dressed nicely. I chose the market fish, which was sea bass served with delicious gnocchi, sweet potato purée and broccoli. Everything was cooked perfectly and the flavors outstanding. The filet mignon was also cooked perfectly per our request. Dessert options are plentiful so we choose the butter cake and the pineapple upside down cake. The butter cake was the favorite. Jane and the rest of wait staff were friendly, attentive and treated us very well. They know how to engage and treat customers and make them feel valued and welcome. Wildest will be one of our go to restaurants from now on. read more

Wildest is perhaps the best high-end vegan restaurant in Palm Springs / Palm Desert. Even though it's not fully vegan they have a comprehensive, chef-made vegan offering with healthy plant based options (no store-bought fake meats). The atmosphere is always amazing and service is top notch and I love that they still have (at least as of summer 2025) their large patio that they opened during the pandemic. We always dine here every year when going to Palm Springs and we'll keep coming back. read more

Wildest Restaurant & Bar - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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We came here for our anniversary, made the reservation several days in advance and made a note that the vegan diner would prefer something without mushrooms (they don't sit well with me). For one thing, I can't believe that ALL their vegan options are only mushroom based. Feels lazy. They did try to accommodate me after we arrived and quizzed the server about options. I ended up with a small amount of mashed potato and a few veggies, with some gravy. $32. Wow. Hubs is omni and he had the filet. Said it was OK but not great. Before the entrees arrived, the server brought us out some bread for free as they knew we were disappointed in the plant options. Usually they charge $10, and what we got was burned. Yay. Very frustrating as there are so few nicer restaurants that fit for an omni & vegan. But we saved the night by doing down the block to get a vegan hot fudge sundae from Chef Tanya's that we shared. read more

Wildest Restaurant & Bar - burnt bread - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

We came in Wednesday night at 5:45. we were greeted right away . The restaurant is very pretty inside. It was fairly busy when we arrived. Cocktails, 2 of us had the margarita I believe Hibiscus, and I had a delirium tremens beer. The cocktails honestly were not that good, I tried them both and I did not taste any alcohol and there was so much salt on the rim most of it fell into the drink so it was very salt forward and defiantly no hint of any hibiscus. Appetizer we had the Ricotta Stuffed Squash blossoms which were very good. also the Bread service, which was also good. 2 of us had wedge salad nice and crisp lettuce and entrees Filet , Short rib, both Excellent and Chicken fried oyster mushroom was good just a little too much sauce underneath and a tad on the sweet side. Our server was very prompt as was water refill . One thing I would suggest is for the server assistant to wait till all people have finished before clearing plates from the table. It was a very pleasant experience and we will definitely come back ! read more

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Food is incredible. The service is unmatched, Sergio makes the best drinks I've ever had and Farouk is the best wine sommelier! The ambience is high class and very comfortable. read more

What a lovely experience! Farouk, the manager, was very friendly and helpful, as were all of the servers. The decor is very upscale and chic. The lovely presentation of all the dishes adds to the enjoyment of the food, which has distinctive flavors and textures and fine touches that elevate each dish! A lovely gem in the desert! read more

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Welp. It pains me to do a not so great review of this place, but I reached out to the management/corporate and no one responded - so here we are ... I went here to celebrate my birthday with a friend. Food was really good. My challenge is where this restaurant places good hygiene on their priority stick. We were seated in front of the frosted kitchen window. Heard a loud sneeze, naturally turned our heads to see where the sound came from and watched an employee wipe her nose with her hand through the glass. She didnt wipe her hands or wash them but immediately reached for glasses to prepare wine. Then left the kitchen to deliver what she poured. I was happy we were on the tail end of our meal because I was a bit grossed out. Especially post C-vid I would expect some hand washing after a sneeze. Not sure I will return here which sucks because our waiter was wonderful and what we ordered was tasty. read more

Had a birthday dinner here. Every dish we had was exceptional. The cooks certainly know what they're doing. It's Michelin worthy. I love that they have vegan options and gluten free accommodations. The servers were knowledgeable and competent. The ambiance was perfect outside for a warm night. Highly recommend. read more

Wildest Restaurant & Bar - A complementary dessert! - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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We recently brought our Dining with The Davids Taste Buds group to Wildest in Palm Desert for a 12-course tasting experience, and it was unforgettable. Chef Trilby delivered a truly inspired meal, but a few dishes stood out as clear favorites among our group: Top Appetizer & Overall Favorite: Haiole Nai Shrimp--crispy, sweet, spicy, and paired with a wasabi aioli and pickled ginger. It was love at first bite. Ahi Tuna Tartare came in second, with bright flavors and a refreshing finish. Best Entrée: The English Pea Ravioli with black truffle sauce--earthy, elegant, and beautifully balanced. Close Runner-Up: Wild Scallops with parsnip purée and pomegranate molasses. Rich, sweet, and perfectly seared. Top Dessert: Butter Cake, which narrowly beat out the Warm Pineapple Upside Down Cake--both were decadent and delightful. Although we couldn't fit it into our video, it's worth mentioning that Wildest has one of the coolest private dining rooms we've ever seen--it's inside the wine cellar! The room is glass-walled, air-conditioned, and ideal for special occasions, small groups, or business dinners. The ambiance throughout Wildest is off the charts. Every detail of the space is so well thought out--from the lighting to the layout--thanks to the owner's background in construction. You can tell this place was designed with intention and passion. There's also live music, which unfortunately didn't make it into our video either, but it adds yet another layer to what is already a magical dining experience. Big thanks to our waiter, Bryan. He was perfectly attentive and a total gentleman. Whether you're planning a date night, group dinner, or just looking for a standout meal in the Coachella Valley, Wildest should absolutely be on your list. read more

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This restaurant was absolutely amazing. We had the king trumpet mushroom calamari, pan seared quail, market fish and butter cake. We were very happy with all. Our Sommelier Farooq was absolutely amazing and recommended the absolute best pairings. A must stop if you love food and wine pairings in a super friendly environment. read more

My Husband and I went away for a second honeymoon because our original honeymoon was rained out. Walking in and it was definitely positive energy. It was lavish but not overpriced like some places in the desert. We both loved our Mocktails and it was such excellent service and fantastic food. Next time we are ordering two deserts. read more

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Fabulous food, exceptional staff, gorgeous atmosphere!!! I love the diversity of the menu and the creativity. All the employees always make us feel welcome and special. Every time we are in the area we make it a point to dine at Wildest! Thank you for always being so kind and delicious Joann and Reggie read more

The food we got was all spicy. Even the uni linguine. Too much. The service was real great. Ambiance was very nice, white tablecloths and all. read more

Wildest gave us an evening of pure joy. The desert is home to many great restaurants and Wildest is certainly one of them. The menu is creative and wonderful with offerings for everyone: plant forward folks will find a ton to love--Gilled Artichokes, Manchego Croquettes, Ricotta Stuffed Squash Blossoms. All the options are there from Land and Sea as well. We were delighted to try their Prix Fixe menu which included delectable Cauliflower Soup with a Caesar Salad loaded with white anchovies. I had buttery sea scallops and my friends raved about their short rib dish. Dessert was warm pineapple upside down cake and vanilla gelato. All this for $50. Fireworks worthy! The service was polite, attentive and friendly. We will come in often. read more

Wildest Restaurant & Bar - Dessert as Art - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

OK but not great. Firstly, service was very slow even though the restaurant was almost empty with maybe 2 or 3 other parties. Even after telling us that our meals were being plated, it still took many more minutes to serve them. Also, the portions were very inconsistent: 3 of us ordered the same meal but 1 plate had far more food than the other 2. The portions were also pretty small , even on the plate with more food. Does the chef not look at what is being served? I also believe the food is overpriced considering how little of it was in our plates. On the plus side, the server was pleasant and the (smallish) portions tasted good. There are many better restaurant choices than this one. I probably won't return. read more

we visited for the first time for a milestone birthday. the service was impeccable, both our server /bartender, and the manager who were very attentive. the food was fresh and fun, with several vegan options that were luxurious without being heavy. grilled artichokes and the wedge salad were callouts. great drinks and recommendations for pairing. there was live music that was entertaining without being distracting. great time! read more

The atmosphere was classy and sophisticated. There was live music- a guitarist playing perfect background instrumentals. We had checked the menu prior to arriving. We were attracted to the beet salad and the short ribs. It turned out that a nightly special was Sea Bass, so that has to be a consideration. We also selected the Ahi tuna appetizer. Our server, Paige, was attentive and cheerful. She shared some tips about the area because we're from Virginia. She answered all our questions and checked on us just the right amount. She even brought extra plantain chips for the tuna, which was fresh and tasty. Our Cabernet wine was great. The short ribs melted in our mouths. The Sea Bass was flaky and buttery. The menu is varied and different. We felt like we could come back many times without repeating a dinner. It was a great meal and we'll be back. read more

Wildest Restaurant & Bar - There are high and low tables, a bar area, and a separate nook for the musician. - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Great food and service. Very talented chef and the ambiance was upscale casual with a beautiful bar area as well. The prices were in the high normal range as to be expected. I had a CBS infused cocktail that was excellent. I do recommend this place read more

I hate to leave a bad review because people work hard at restaurants. However, $45 for a duck dinner when the duck was too tough to chew is too much. The menu states it comes with vegetables. Two thin slivers of broccolini barely qualify. I must say the staff could not have been nicer and I could have sent my food back but when you are dining with others that makes them uncomfortable while you wait for your food and then when your dinner arrives you are eating alone. The restaurant gave us a complementary dessert but I think they should have comp the poor dinner instead. read more

Our bartender David made me the most amazing cocktail to start the evening followed by a perfect wine to pair with the short rib. Just perfect! Would definitely come back to dine at the bar. read more

I came here for dinner the day after my birthday. I originally had reservations for the day of my birthday, but there was a rain storm and flooding. The restaurant unfortunately had to close that day, but that's all right. When we arrived, we gave them our reservation and were asked if we wanted the regular seating or the high tables. We chose standard seating. Food: I ordered the avocado tacos and the breaded mushroom "calamari" appetizer. Both items were so good. The fried mushrooms were very reminiscent of fried calamari to me. I thought they were fried nicely and delicious. The avocado tacos were good, but it felt like it was lacking some sort of heat. There were a decent number of vegetarian and vegan options on the menu. I was surprised by their variety. For dessert, we got the donut with espresso ice cream. The donut was light and fluffy. The ice cream was flavorful. Service: Service was friendly and prompt. We were seated right after arrival. Our server came to greet us shortly after arriving and took our drink order. Our food arrived promptly after ordering, but not suspiciously quick. TL;DR - Get the fried mushrooms & enjoy the delightful service read more

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We visited based on the reviews and it did not disappoint. Was pleasantly surprised to see decent number of vegetarian options. Fancy for sure. Taste was really good. We were the only ones in casual clothes. But the place didn't feel uptight at all. Servers were prompt and courteous. Janka made sure we tried desert and Pineapple upside cake was delicious. Only one note : portion sizes (at least for veg dishes) are not big. Definitely one can have a salad AND an entree. read more

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Went here for my birthday and it was very good. I had the braised short ribs - very tasty Cauliflower bites - yummy Upside down pineapple cake and ice cream - supercalifragilisticexpialidocious yummy My husband had the prime rib, he said it was blah! Lots of gluten free items which is why I went there. I will go again! Sorry no photos it was so nice and fancy inside I was embarrassed! I thought the birthday cake was free but it was not. Still happy I got it. The service was excellent and attentive. No loud music which was a plus for a Saturday night ! read more

Wildest Restaurant & Bar - Outside of restaurant - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Let me start by saying, I am a vegan foodie from Los Angeles, and this was by far the most insane vegan upscale meal I have ever eaten! Breakdown below: Service: Jane and Bryan were our servers and they were kind, efficient and wonderful. I love people that are passionate about what they do and where they work. Food: mindblowing! We got the oyster mushroom scallops. The mushrooms were cooked to perfection and the flavors were buttery, fresh with crispy and yummy vegetables. Wow! We also got the pasea stuffed chile. Again, delicious, rich flavors. I love that they used plants in all the cooking and brought out the natural deliciousness of vegetables and legumes. We met the talented chef, Trilby. I wish i could take her with me to Los Angeles and eat her food everyday! Must visit this spot in Palm Springs! Perfect! read more

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Oh WOW! I am never eating anywhere else. The service was 5 stars quality! Loved the décor feels like home! Live music unbelievable!

From start to finish, we had a fabulous experience at Wildest. We went early to enjoy a few cocktails before our dinner reservation, and the bartender was great. He graciously modified the specialty cocktails to meet the needs of our friends. Meanwhile, Farouk the sommelier engaged warmly with us and ensured that the glass of wine I would have with dinner would be perfect, giving me splashes to sample beforehand. Once seated, we had appetizers, our main course, and a shared dessert- all were delicious! Food, ambiance, and service are all top notch at Wildest. read more

After an unpleasant experience trying to book a birthday dinner with Lavender Bistro's manager in La Quinta, we decided to give Wildest a call to see if they had any availability. The hostess was very knowledgeable and welcoming. We booked our reservation and it was a nice surprise that their cake fee was only $10 flat. Our over all experience was five stars. The restaurant was nice and clean. The live entertainment was an added bonus to the evening. Food was delicious! We are so grateful for the awesome staff that took care of our party from start to finish. We will return. read more

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Wow, wow, wow! We came for a food and wine pairing event and were blown away. The chef created wonderful dishes to match the wine and spirits. Service was awesome due to a brigade of professional servers. I won't gush like a fan-girl any further. Check out the event menu. read more

Wildest Restaurant & Bar - Pairing Menu - New American Near Me - Palm Desert, California

This was my first visit to Wildest. The waitstaff was excellent, especially Jane. All very attentive with great recommendations. The filet mignon was delicious but the side portions were skimpy. I felt my dinner was overpriced. We sat in the dining room but had difficulty hearing each other due to the loud music in the bar area. The singer was awful. I don't anticipate returning. read more