What is the dress code at Le Paon Restaurant?

We have a smart casual dress code, but feel free to dress up for a special occasion.

Do you have a happy hour or daily specials?

Yes, we offer happy hour from 3 PM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, and daily specials on our website.

Where are you located?

We are located at 73399 El Paseo #200.

Do you take reservations?

Yes, we recommend making a reservation, especially on weekends or for large groups.

Do you have gluten-free or vegan options?

Yes, we have a separate gluten-free menu and can accommodate vegan requests with advance notice.

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Le Paon Restaurant, a premier French restaurant and bar, is located in the heart of Palm Desert, CA. Our elegant dining space is perfect for a night out with friends, a romantic evening, or a business dinner. At Le Paon Restaurant, we take pride in serving exquisite French-inspired cuisine made with the freshest ingredients. Our expert chefs have crafted a menu that blends traditional flavors with modern twists, ensuring a truly unique dining experience. Whether you're in the mood for a classic dish or something new, our menu has something for everyone. Pair your meal with a selection from our extensive wine list or craft cocktail menu, and let our knowledgeable staff guide you through the perfect pairing. Le Paon Restaurant is conveniently located at 73399 El Paseo #200, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Join us for lunch or dinner and experience the best of French cuisine in the Coachella Valley.

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Le Paon Restaurant offers a sophisticated dining experience, serving French-inspired cuisine with a focus on seasonal ingredients. Reviewers rave about the attentive service, intimate atmosphere, and exquisite presentation of dishes.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

OpenTable: 4.7/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

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Andrew E -Google user

2 years ago

Food mediocre. Pate was good. Escargot poor. Soups good. Main beef cooked well. Souffle good but anglaise not done correctly. Overall fair. Don't go if you want elevated French. Service outstanding. Pricey $$$$$ for the quality of food.

Atmosphere: 3

Michael Snow -Google user

3 months ago

5 Star evening as always Excellent service and ambience. Venison, Steak Diane, Escargot and French Onion soup, Bordeaux wine and Gran Marnier - Chocolate Souffle. Great wine selection and full service bar. Thank you Antoine, Eddie and entire staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Joseph Schulman -Google user

a month ago

An extremely fine French-style food and ambiance. The duck is the best I have had anywhere, and the Dover sole and many other dishes are excellent. Table-side preparation of superb desserts like crepes Suzettes and bananas Foster is also offered. Terrific souffles...Read More

Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Souffle Chocolatée or Soufflé Grand Marnière

Bob Porter -Google user

2 months ago

The restaurant seemed to be severely understaffed. We never want to be rushed when dining out but in this case we had trouble finding anyone for almost anything. The host with the mustache was amazing. Once seated by him, we waited about 15 minutes for a wine list and any cocktails that might be special to the restaurant. We were told there were no cocktails. A few tables away they were holding a cocktail list and we we inquired, the server said she’d check. Another server finally brought the list. The bottle of French wine showed up as a completely different vintage with an explanation that they were out of what was listed. The server said she’d work something out on the price and then started to open a younger bottle. She slipped the cork in her pocket and when asked if we could check the cork, she rummaged through a pocket full of corks until she found ours (we think). She then preceded to pull the cork through the foil instead of removing the foil. When this left jagged edges she kept picking at the top of the bottle pulling little pieces off until she could pour. Not a pretty sight. No one ever returned to offer to refill a glass. Hoping dinner would be better we had a ceasar salad mixed table side using vinegar and oil dressing that was so heavy on the vinegar we had trouble eating it. Absolutely no anchovy flavor at all. My wife’s entree’ had scorched potatoes to the point you could see the black and a steak that was dry as a bone. My duck La’ orange was very tasty but the sides were undercooked and mushy. Desert was actually delicious, then it came time to find someone for a bill. The table to our left and the table to our right were also trying to find a person for a bill. 30 minutes later, on the verge of walking up to the host asking for a bill, it arrived. I was fully prepared to spend the $508 on dinner for two but was unprepared for the lack of service and mediocre food. It will be a long time before we return. There are too many better choices in the valley.

Atmosphere: 4

Andrew Mars -Google user

a month ago

Beautiful spot, great service, food was very terrible. Onion Soup was mediocre at best, my sister's soft shells were terrible, Cesar salad very average with no distinctive tastes, carpaccio at a French spot again very mediocre. Wines are very over priced. Waste...Read More

Atmosphere: 3

Steve Martinez -Google user

3 months ago

This place is such a hidden gem. This is my wife’s favorite place! The food is always amazing and last night our filet, lobster and scallops did not disappoint!! Our regular servers Carlos & Autumn & Mike are always so friendly! The ambiance is perfect...Read More

Dine inDinnerAtmosphere: 5

Stanley Jackson -Google user

3 months ago

A truely classy restaurant with exceptional service and elegant atmosphere. Other restaurant owners and staff need to dine here to see how it's done. Patrons are treated as if they're special and greeted on the way in and on the way out. ...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Christina Grady -Google user

5 months ago

Branch out and try this amazing 45 year staple upstairs on El Paseo in Palm Desert. Best lamb I’ve ever had. The little potatoes and vegetables on the side are also perfect. The chef and staff are amazing. Our bartender, Nunzio, is a Juilliard grad...Read More

Dine inDinner$100+Atmosphere: 5Onion SoupPlenty of parkingFree street parking, Valet

David Lasman -Google user

2 months ago

Eddy and Atúan are two of my favorite people. The food is fantastic, and you can never go wrong there. They make the most incredible soufflé. It’s an excellent spot for a date, offering a beautiful view of El Paseo and the mountains. Their menu...Read More

Take outDinner$100+Atmosphere: 5Baked Alaska, Onion Soup, Cream of Tomato Basil Soup, Escargot, Chocolate Souffle, Hearts of Palm Salad, Birthday Cake, Souffle Chocolatée or Soufflé Grand Marnière, Filet of Sole PicattaSomewhat recommendI am sure that if you ask Chef Eddy, he would accommodate you. I was a vegetarian and always found something to eat.Plenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free street parking, Valet

Anne Stevens -Google user

4 months ago

This restaurant is fraudulent. I went to this restaurant for the ambience and food. We received our bill and it seemed very high for what we ordered. When asked to see itemized bill the restaurant was unable to provide?? I have never been to a...Read More

Dine inDinner$100+Atmosphere: 3

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