Palmie French Restaurant
| Address: | 44491 Town Center Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA |
| Phone: | +1 760-341-3200 |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
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Bruce Bonafede
I have been going to Palmie since it first opened in Palm Springs more than 15 years ago; in fact before it opened it was a place called Chez Zizi run by a French Canadian family. That closed, and soon after Alain and Martine opened Palmie. In Palm Springs it was a Parisian style bistro with posters of Aznavour and Bardot on the walls, but now in Palm Desert is it set up more like a French country inn which is actually more in keeping with its identity. The location isnt perfect, being part of a retail center, but once you get inside its easy to forget your surroundings and indulge in the wonderful food and the gracious treatment you receive from a truly family owned and operated business. The food is excellent. The menu is not extensive, but its enough to satisfy any taste; they focus on doing less dishes really well rather than a wide range of things done fairly well. I have turned dozens of friends and family members on to Palmie over the years, and all of them continue to go back. Its simply a warm, friendly place with wonderful and authentic French food. Whats not to love?
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A Private User
The first time I ate at Palmie was in Palm Springs over 15 years ago and I wish they had not moved to Palm Desert. Palmie was a favorite, and still is when I find myself in Palm Desert around dinnertime. The warm green lentil salad is divine and the lamb shank is fabulous. I do not care for the location or the room, but the the food is marvelous. The menu is focused and Alain delivers consistant great quality. Martine and staff are helpful, friendly and gracious, but do not suffer fools galdly... so dont be a jerk and expect all you can eat bread... just enjoy the food and relax.
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Debra Wolf
The service and food are FIVE STAR. Took off a point for decor which is pleasant but not up to the standards of this restaurant. The cheese souffle is outstanding as is the lentil salad. All is authentic. Every entree I have tried is beyond wonderful. Although I dont order dessert, what comes out for neighboring tables looks delicious.
