Where the Wealthy Eat: Top 2 Luxury Restaurants in Palm Springs, CA

Tamara Schwarting We chose Le Vallauris for dinner before attending the Palm Springs Pops at the Plaza Theater, and it was the perfect pairing. The location is ideal—an easy three-block walk to the theater, which made for a seamless and elegant evening. From start to finish, our experience at Le Vallauris was top notch. The restaurant itself is stunning. We dined outside beneath beautiful mature trees draped with lights, creating such a romantic and relaxed atmosphere—especially lovely for a Southern California evening. My husband and I both love French cuisine and were excited to try Le Vallauris, and it did not disappoint. The staff are truly attentive and professional. A junior waiter even noticed our table was slightly wobbly and fixed it immediately, without us having to mention it—those small details really stood out. I started with a French 75, and my husband had a whiskey sour. Both cocktails arrived promptly and were excellent. We shared the oysters of the night—Prince Edward Island oysters on the half shell—which were fresh and delicious, served with cocktail sauce and ponzu. (Pro tip: you can ask for horseradish, though the oysters were fantastic even without it.) For our next course, my husband enjoyed the lobster bisque. While there weren’t visible chunks of lobster, the flavor was rich and well-executed. I ordered the beef filet steak tartare, which was beautifully presented with toast points and the cutest little miniature eggs. It was very flavorful, though I personally would have liked just a touch more salt. For entrées, my husband had the veal medallions with mascarpone ravioli, peas, and spinach. The spinach was a surprise, but the dish was still very tasty. I chose the lobster entrée, served with a sweet corn cake and spinach. While premium-priced, it was excellent and worth it for a special occasion. We were a bit pressed for time due to our theater tickets, so we skipped dessert—but what we saw at neighboring tables looked amazing. A fun and unique touch was that the menu is presented on an easel right next to your table. This is definitely a splurge. Our total for two—cocktails, shared appetizer, courses, entrées, and tip—was around $325. Not an everyday dinner, but absolutely a memorable and special experience. We would happily return for another celebratory evening.

ezombiec86 What a great way to celebrate New Years Eve. Copleys curated a special menu to celebrate the New Years celebration. They created a menu with 6 starters and 7 Entrée with a Chefs Tiramisu. Our waiter Ray was very welcoming and attentive. The inside seating has a warm comfort feel. The tables were decorated with New Years festivities and we had a New Years hat and a tiara waiting for us to wear for an added fun of celebration. I was able to enjoy the Truffle Lobster & Sweet Corn Risotto and Charred Beef Filet & Lobster Tail with their Quicksand cocktail. Very delicious and flavorful. Risotto was tame starter but freshly made with delicious ingredients. The beef was prepared medium well and lobster was done perfectly with a scoop of a potato/lobster salad. Very fresh. My partner had the Seared Diver Scallops and Braised Prine Beef Shoert Ribs. All very delicious and flavorful. Scallops were well prepared. The Beef was very tender that it fell off the bone. So delicious. The cherry on top, pun intended, the Chefs Tiramisu was sweet and fresh. The chocolate was very good. A great way to end the meal. Cocktails and drinks were tasty and mixed well. Perfect balance to the food. Thank you to the staff for such a great experience. A zenful and unforgettable meal to end the year.