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Cork Tree Restaurant, Palm Desert, CA

Cork Tree Restaurant

4.7
4.7
4278 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian
74950 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
Cork Tree Restaurant is built around California products. Local ingredients are used whenever possible and wines of the West Coast, particularly California, are featured.

The wine list is always a work in progress, with a balance of well known wineries, as well as boutique wineries.

Cork Tree enhabits a style rich in California elegance. Large and round booths privately encased in wood and fabric provide intimate spaces for conversation and romance, while providing views of the understated glamour of the dining room. Beautiful Palm Trees and a natural cascading fountain make the Cork Tree Patio wind-protected and well-appointed for dining under the stars. Additionally, depending on the size of your celebration, two private dining options await.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary French, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 779-0123
  • Website
    http://thecorktree.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private dining options at the Cork Tree. There is the intimate Chef’s Table which seats 6-8 people comfortably, as well as the Meritage board room, a private room overlooking our beautiful patio that seats up to 30. For inquiries, please contact: hrod8@verizon.net
  • Location
    74950 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross street
    Cook Street
  • Parking details
    There is ample public parking for the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Cork Tree Restaurant's menu was last updated 2025-03-14.

Dessert Wines & Ports

  • Balcones Rumble$12.00

    • Trentadue, Chocolate Amore$14.00

      • Croft Distinction$14.00

        • Croft Fine Tawny$11.00

          • Fonesca Bin #27$12.00

            • Fonseca Ten Year$15.00

              • Sandeman Founders Reserve$14.00

                • Sandeman Ten Year$16.00

                  • Sandeman Twenty Year$25.00

                    • Taylor Fladgate LBV$16.00

                      • Taylor Fladgate Ten Year$15.00

                        • Taylor Fladgate Twenty Year$26.00

                          Cognacs

                          • Courvoisier VS$18.00

                            • Courvoisier XO$62.00

                              • Hennessy VS$25.00

                                • Martell VS$18.00

                                  • Martell VSOP$23.00

                                    • Martell Cordon Bleu$65.00

                                      • Remy Martin VSOP$21.00

                                        • Remy Martin XO$70.00

                                          Scotch Whiskey

                                          • Balvenie Twelve$30.00

                                            • Bruichladdich$25.00

                                              • Chivas Regal$17.00

                                                • Dewars$14.00

                                                  • Dewars Twelve$14.00

                                                    • Johnny Walker Red$13.00

                                                      • Johnny Walker Black$18.00

                                                        • Glenfiddich Fire & Cane$20.00

                                                          • Glenfiddich IPA$25.00

                                                            • Glenfiddich Project X$29.00

                                                              • Glenfiddich Twelve$22.00

                                                                • Glenfiddich Fifteen$24.00

                                                                  • Glenfiddich Eighteen$36.00

                                                                    • Glenlivet Twelve$17.00

                                                                      • Glenlivet Fifteen$25.00

                                                                        • Glenlivet Eighteen$40.00

                                                                          • Glenlivet Twenty One$75.00

                                                                            • Macallan Ten$18.00

                                                                              • Macallan Twelve$33.00

                                                                                • Macallan Eighteen$100.00

                                                                                  • Monkey Shoulder$13.00

                                                                                    • Oban Fourteen$36.00

                                                                                      • Speyburn Ten$11.00

                                                                                        Last updated: April 13, 2022

                                                                                        What 4,278 people are saying

                                                                                        Cork Tree Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                        4.7
                                                                                        4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                        • 4.6Food
                                                                                        • 4.7Service
                                                                                        • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                        • 4.2Value

                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                        Loved For

                                                                                        • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                                                                          Californian

                                                                                        • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                                                                          Californian

                                                                                        Review summary

                                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                        Cork Tree Restaurant offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent service" and "delicious food," making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike. The "ambiance is lovely," and the "outdoor patio is beautiful." Highlights include the "sea bass," "filet mignon," and "pork belly." Ideal for special occasions and romantic evenings.

                                                                                        4,278 Reviews

                                                                                        1. Brenda VIP

                                                                                          Palm Springs12 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          The best chicken, salmon, and Seabass, and top it off with the pear salad 

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                                                                                        2. Judy VIP

                                                                                          San Francisco40 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Dining at the Cork Tree is always excellent! The service, ambiance and food are always wonderful.

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                                                                                        3. Susan

                                                                                          Los Angeles4 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Always a wonderful experience! We love having a booth for visiting when we have 4 people dining together.

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                                                                                        4. Ann VIP

                                                                                          Palm Springs40 reviews

                                                                                          3.0

                                                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Pros: Beautiful ambiance, outstanding service (Monica was terrific), delicious food (best sea bass I have ever had & beet salad always superb). Con: After requesting a quiet table in my reservation, the volume of the music was much too loud for normal conversation (even after asking if it could be turned down a bit). By evening’s end our guests and we were exhausted, hence, the overall 3-star rating

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                                                                                        5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                          Palm Springs4 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined on April 15, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Pork belly and cioppino, best combo! Get the potatoes too

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                                                                                        6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                          Palm Springs1 review

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined on April 13, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Our waiter was extremely attentive and we thought his assistant who offered us water, ect was especially sweet. My Caesar salad was one of the best I have ever tasted! Filet mignon cooked to perfection!

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                                                                                        7. jacque

                                                                                          Palm Springs142 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined on April 12, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Lovely quiet restaurant without any screaming children. Great Sea Bass and Beet salad. Great drinks too. The Hostess was so accommodating. Helped us get a table in the bar. My new go to place!

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                                                                                        8. Charlene

                                                                                          Cleveland62 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined on April 10, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          My husband and I had a group dinner here 9 years ago with guests from out of town for our wedding. Love this place...sat outside and had a wonderful meal and service. Will definitely return every time we are in town

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                                                                                        9. Beth Ann

                                                                                          Kansas City6 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined on April 10, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Lovely ambience. Very close to Jw Marriott. 2 minute drive. Food Was fabulous! Beautifully prepared and presented. Highly recommend !!!

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                                                                                        10. Harvey VIP

                                                                                          Chicago2 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined on April 7, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Guy was excellent server. Steaks were cooked exactly as ordered! will be back for special occasion, as it is a bit pricey.

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                                                                                        FAQs

                                                                                        Cork Tree Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 779-0123.

                                                                                        Cork Tree Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 4278 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                        Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                        Make a reservation

                                                                                        2 people
                                                                                        9:00 PM
                                                                                        Booked 26 times today
                                                                                        Google Map for Cork Tree Restaurant

                                                                                        74950 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260

                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                        • Cross street
                                                                                          Cook Street
                                                                                        • Neighborhood
                                                                                          Palm Desert
                                                                                        • Hours of operation
                                                                                          Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                        • Price
                                                                                          $50 and over
                                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                                          Californian, Contemporary French, Contemporary American
                                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                                          Casual Elegant
                                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                                          Smart Casual
                                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                                          There is ample public parking for the restaurant.
                                                                                        • Payment options
                                                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                        • Additional
                                                                                          Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                        • Website
                                                                                          http://thecorktree.com/
                                                                                        • Phone number
                                                                                          (760) 779-0123
                                                                                        • Private party facilities
                                                                                          We have two private dining options at the Cork Tree. There is the intimate Chef’s Table which seats 6-8 people comfortably, as well as the Meritage board room, a private room overlooking our beautiful patio that seats up to 30. For inquiries, please contact: hrod8@verizon.net

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