Wally's Desert Turtle

71775 Highway 111 Rancho MirageCA92270
Closed
Sunday
5:30pm-11:00pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:30pm-11:00pm
Wednesday
5:30pm-11:00pm
Thursday
5:30pm-11:00pm
Friday
5:30pm-11:00pm
Saturday
5:30pm-11:00pm
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Gift Certificate, Cash, Travelers Check, Check, Debit
Average Rating
4.5
Total Reviews
(79)
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Not Recommended 0
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The Finest Dining in the Coachella Valley" Offering a refreshed and re-imagined take on Modern California Cuisine. And the local response has been "Amazing"!An Official California Dining Destination, Wally's Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage proudly supports local Ranches, Farms and Fisheries committed to the smart-stewardship of the planet through sustainable, earth-friendly and ocean-friendly...
by opentable on August 30, 2020 from opentable

Editorial Reviews

Operations may be disrupted due to COVID-19. Be sure to contact the restaurant to find out its current status and offerings.Wally's Desert Turtle Restaurant Review:
When Wally Botello opened Desert Turtle in 1978 it was somewhat of an homage to his original dining chain, Velvet Turtle. It immediately became the place to gather for the desert elite. More than 40 years later it still has cache. Botello’s son took over the day-to-day operations, and French-trained and longtime chef Pascal Lallemand has returned (his retirement lasted just a few years)....
by gayot on December 29, 2017 from gayot
"Everyone feels like a VIP" at this "formal", "old-money" Rancho Mirage "classic" where the "attention to every detail" extends from the "beautifully presented" Cal cuisine with a locavore bent to the "excellent", "cordial" service from "waiters in black and white"; yes, it's "expensive", but its loyal regulars find it "worth every penny"; P.S. "the dessert souffles are not to be missed."
by zagat on July 23, 2013 from zagat

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Wally's Desert Turtle, Rancho Mirage, California. 3K likes. Modern California Cuisine with a storied tradition.
by facebook on September 01, 2020 from facebook
To savor unforgettable continental cuisine in the most exquisite restaurant in the desert, Wallys Desert Turtle is a must. The most highly awarded restaurant in the desert is the proud recipient of the prestigious Mobil Travel Four Star Award, AAA Four Diamond Award, and the DiRoNA Award, to name a few. This magnificent restaurant was built by Wally Botello, the founder of the famed Velvet...
by yahoolocal on February 26, 2020 from yahoolocal