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La Quinta Cliffhouse, La Quinta, CA

La Quinta Cliffhouse

4.5 (8284)
$31 to $50
American
78-250 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA 92253

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 60 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
From the moment you approach the La Quinta Cliffhouse you are surrounded by the dramatic sights and sounds of this desert destination. Jutting from a massive rock outcropping above the desert floor the La Quinta Cliffhouse is renowned for its spectacular views across the valley and providing a lively, casual destination to enjoy a menu of American classics with innovative preparations focused on premium steaks and seafood at great prices. The menu highlights vibrant flavors from the valley along with a generous selection of fresh fish and seafood. The wine list has been thoughtfully chosen to complement the food and provide reasonably priced selections including rare and limited bottles.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sunset Dinner Special Daily 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 360-5991
  • Website
    http://www.laquintacliffhouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    With multiple spaces both indoors and outdoors to choose from, let the culinary team at La Quinta Cliffhouse make your event special. We have a variety of menues already set to choose from, or we can custom design what your palate desires. Please email Brittany@LaQuintaCliffhouse.com for a welcome packet and to begin planning your special event
  • Private party contact
    Brittany McCoy: (760) 360-5991
  • Location
    78-250 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Neighborhood
    La Quinta
  • Cross street
    Washington Street
  • Parking details
    Self Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

La Quinta Cliffhouse's menu was last updated on 6/10/2025.

Small Plates

  • Shrimp Scampi Toast$21.00

    tomato | calabrian chili | garlic butter | lemon | grilled sourdough

    • Prawn Cocktail$22.00

      house made cocktail sauce | lemon

      • Spanish Octopus GF$23.00

        crispy potatoes | chorizo | lemon yogurt | salsa verde | arugula

        • Scallops on the ½ Shell$24.00

          parmesan-amaretto sauce | bacon | spinach | herbed breadcrumbs

          • Crispy Calamari$22.00

            jalapeno ranch | hoisin hot honey

            • Stuffed Squash Blossom$20.00

              ricotta cheese | saffron aioli | arugula | piment d'espellette

              • Poke Fire Cracker Stack*$24.00

                ahi tuna | chili-soy marinade | cilantro | pineapple-cucumber salsa | sriracha aioli | crispy wonton

                • Oysters on the Half Shell*$24.00

                  tarragon mignonette | cocktail sauce | horseradish

                  • Peruvian Ceviche*$22.00

                    california halibut | aji amarillo | red onion | cucumber | radish | avocado | cilantro | tortilla chips

                    • Coachella Valley Medjool Dates$17.00

                      bacon | blue cheese | toasted coconut | guajillo gastrique

                      • "Hand-Tied" Grande Burrata$19.00

                        olive tapenade | hungarian chilies | aged balsamic | extra virgin olive oil | grilled sourdough

                        • Crab & Crispy Rice Salad GF,DF$23.00

                          dungeness crab | bean sprouts | jasmine rice | ginger | lime vinaigrette | cucumber | peanut | herbs

                          Soup Salad

                          • Mixed Greens Salad$13.00

                            mixed greens | dried cranberries | candied pecans | blue cheese crumbles | dijon-maple vinaigrette

                            • Cliffhouse Caesar$15.00

                              romaine | garlic-herb breadcrumbs | parmesan | white anchovy | caesar dressing

                              • Blue Cheese Wedge$13.00

                                iceberg | cherry tomato | bacon | red onion | crispy leeks | blue cheese crumbles | blue cheese dressing

                                • Lobstr Bisque$16.00

                                  lobster meat | crème fraiche | chives

                                  • Asparagus & Leek Soup$13.00

                                    garlic | cream | mint | smoked almond

                                    • Sugar Spiced Salmon Salad*$25.00

                                      mixed greens | kalamata olives | cucumber | cherry tomato | onion | feta | cilantro-lime vinaigrette

                                      • Entrée Size$25.00

                                    • Local Seasonal Salad GF,VG$16.00

                                      gold beets | asian pear | heirloom lettuces | arugula yogurt vinaigrette | idiazabal cheese | aged balsamic

                                      Butcher Block

                                      • Center Cut Filet Mignon GF$60.00

                                        fingerling potato | summer squash | cabernet sauce

                                        • "Bass Strait Reserve" Grass-Fed Ribeye$58.00

                                          potato gratin | asparagus | grilled corn chimichurri

                                          • Australian Wagyu Strip Steak$69.00

                                            crispy potato | asparagus | chermoula verde

                                            • "Umpqua Valley" Lamb Loin$46.00

                                              buttermilk polenta | local braising greens cherry jus | smoked almond

                                              • "Salmon Creek Farms" Pork Chop*$45.00

                                                mashed potato | brussels sprouts | cherry jus | frisee

                                                • *Prime Flat Iron & Frites GF$38.00

                                                  garlic compound butter | french fries | basil aioli

                                                  Surf & Turf*

                                                  • Surf & Turf*$105.00

                                                    AUSTRALIAN STRIP STEAK | Lobster Tail | Potatoes Gratin | Asparagus | Chermoula Verde

                                                    Main Dishes

                                                    Add a lobster tail to any entrée Gluten Free $36

                                                    • Pan Roasted Chilean Seabass*$52.00

                                                      honey-soy glaze | ginger sticky rice | baby bok choy | curry-coconut sauce

                                                      • Braised Short Rib$38.00

                                                        mashed potato | brussels sprouts | demi-glace

                                                        • Full Portions$38.00
                                                        • Half Portions$25.00

                                                      • Rigatoni Ragout$28.00

                                                        meat ragout | parmesan

                                                        • Sugar Spiced Salmon*$42.00

                                                          french green beans with black bean sauce | mashed potato | mustard beurre blanc

                                                          • Full Portions$42.00
                                                          • Half Portions$25.00

                                                        • Spaghetti & Clams$35.00

                                                          pancetta | cherry tomatoes | prserved lemon | garlic | white wine | butter | herbs

                                                          • make vegetarian$28.00

                                                        • Cold Water Lobster Tail$47.00

                                                          potato gratin | broccolini | drawn butter

                                                          • Add a Lobster Tail Tail$47.00

                                                        • Seared Scallops$47.00

                                                          parsnip puree | melted leeks | wild mushrooms salsa verde | local pea greens

                                                          • Grilled Swordfish$42.00

                                                            fingerling potato | cauliflower | pickled onion | tomatillo salsa | frisee

                                                            • Vegetarian Pasta$28.00

                                                              mushrooms | cherry tomatoes | preserved lemons | squash | garlic | white wine | butter | herbs

                                                              Sunset Dinners

                                                              2 courses for $27; available from 3:30 – 5:00 daily

                                                                First Course

                                                                choose one

                                                                • Asparagus & Leek Soup

                                                                  • Lobster Bisque +$3

                                                                    • Mixed Greens Salad

                                                                      • Caesar Salad

                                                                        Main Course

                                                                        choose one

                                                                        • ½ Sugar Spiced Salmon*

                                                                          • Rigatoni Ragout

                                                                            • Vegetarian Pasta

                                                                              • Sugar Spiced Salmon Salad*

                                                                                • Chef's Cut Steak & Frites*

                                                                                  add $10

                                                                                  • ½ Braised Short Rib

                                                                                    The Bar

                                                                                      Spring Cocktails

                                                                                      $18/$16 HH

                                                                                      • MANGO MOJITO

                                                                                        Marti Rum, Mango Puree, Pineapple & Lime Juice, Mint

                                                                                        • BANANA BLISS

                                                                                          Crème de Banana, 360 Vanilla Vodka, Meyer's Dark rum, Heavy Cream, Lemon Juice

                                                                                          • SPRING SANGRIA

                                                                                            360 Huckleberry Vodka, Cointreau, Lemon Juice, White Wine, Soda Water

                                                                                            • AMORE FIZZ

                                                                                              Limoncello, Strawberry Puree, Prosecco

                                                                                              • PART TIME LOVER

                                                                                                Arette Blanco, Aperol, St. Germain, Lemon Juice, Bitters

                                                                                                • ZEN BLOSSOM

                                                                                                  Matcha, Aviation Gin, Mint, Cucumber, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup

                                                                                                  Last updated: June 10, 2025

                                                                                                  What 8,284 people are saying

                                                                                                  La Quinta Cliffhouse 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

                                                                                                  4.5
                                                                                                  4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                  • 4.5Food
                                                                                                  • 4.5Service
                                                                                                  • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                  • 4.2Value

                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                  Loved For

                                                                                                  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                                                                                                    Most Booked

                                                                                                  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                                                                                                    Most Booked

                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                  La Quinta Cliffhouse offers a "romantic ambiance" with exceptional service and an "incredible cocktail menu." Guests rave about the "beautiful location" and "wonderful food." The outdoor patio provides a "spectacular" dining experience, and the restaurant is perfect for special occasions. Don't miss the "complimentary dessert" for anniversaries!
                                                                                                  8,284 Reviews

                                                                                                  1. Cheri VIP

                                                                                                    Orange County26 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Great early dinner at La Quinta Cliff House! It’s a beautiful location and the service was impeccable. They offer a 2 course sunset dinner from 3:30-5pm for only $27. We started with the Medjool dates for appetizer and their complementary sourdough bread. Both were delicious. Then my husband and I both had a mixed green salad for our first course. The salad is served on a chilled plate (always appreciate that) with blue cheese, pecans, and cranberries. Then for the second course I had salmon with mashed potatoes and green beans. My hubby had chef’s cut steak with frites. Both entrees were very good. We finished with the crème brûlée with fresh berries. It was one of the best I’ve ever had. We really enjoyed our experience and will definitely be visiting again next time we are in the area. Thank you for a lovely meal!

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                                                                                                  2. Chris

                                                                                                    Utah1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Great place! Friendly staff, great food. Amazing location.

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                                                                                                  3. Joe

                                                                                                    San Diego2 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Our waitress was awesome. We had filet and lobster, which was awesome. My wife in the other hand received a dry mis-seasoned piece of salmon. She was disappointed. Would we come here again ? Absolutely

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                                                                                                  4. Judy VIP

                                                                                                    Los Angeles5 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Great experience! First time there, but won’t be the last for sure

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                                                                                                  5. Roberto

                                                                                                    Orange County2 reviews

                                                                                                    1.0

                                                                                                    Dined on June 7, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 1
                                                                                                    2. Food 1
                                                                                                    3. Service 2
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    Short ribs were cold Brussels undercooked. Returned, not much improvement Disappointed

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                                                                                                  6. Michael

                                                                                                    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on June 7, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    Food was excellent across the board. Pricing was relatively moderate (we ordered off of the regular menu, not "Restaurant Week" menu). Service was OUTSTANDING!!! Over-all, an outstanding experience-my wife LOVED the entire evening as well-a good "Anniversary" spot.

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                                                                                                  7. Alice

                                                                                                    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities2 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    Dined on June 7, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                    A beautiful location, the food is excellent, and the service is outstanding. I don't think my husband and I will sit in the main dining room again, however, if it's just the two of us. Over the years, it seems the tables for two are now very close together. The last time we were there, we were with a larger group and sat out on the beautiful outdoor deck area. It was wonderful. Long story short, a couple sat down next to us, and halfway through our meal, they had a rather loud and very negative conversation about their dissatisfaction with a specific political party and how a revolution was needed, among other things. After enduring this for over 15 minutes, we sped up our departure. Of course, that's their prerogative, but my husband and I were looking forward to enjoying a nice meal at a great place without that kind of ambiance. My suggestion would be to spread out those tables for two in the main dining room. It felt very tight. Other than that, I highly recommend The Cliffhouse.

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                                                                                                  8. Greg

                                                                                                    Orange County1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on June 6, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    We set a reservation time of 745 and we’re seated right away. Staff was attentive and the main dining room was very clean. Food was delicious and reasonably priced for a nice place. After dinner, we walked through the bar and to the outside patio and found it to be a fun environment and decorated nicely. Patio outside had nice outdoor lighting in the trees. Really cool at night. It was our anniversary and they gave us a nice complementary dessert. We recommend.

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                                                                                                  9. bonnie

                                                                                                    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities17 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    Dined on June 6, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    The food was excellent and the service was very attentive without being invasive. The noise level was a bit loud.

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                                                                                                  10. Sarah

                                                                                                    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on June 6, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    We had a wonderful experience at The Cliff House for my husband's birthday. We both had the grilled swordfish, which was excellent. Our server, Michael, was very professional and attentive. I highly recommend the Key Lime Pie for dessert.

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                                                                                                  10:30 PM
                                                                                                  Booked 60 times today
                                                                                                  Google Map for La Quinta Cliffhouse

                                                                                                  78-250 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA 92253

                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                  • Cross street
                                                                                                    Washington Street
                                                                                                  • Neighborhood
                                                                                                    La Quinta
                                                                                                  • Hours of operation
                                                                                                    Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sunset Dinner Special Daily 3:30 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:00 pm
                                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                                    $31 to $50
                                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                                    American, Steak, Seafood
                                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                                    Casual Elegant
                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                    Business Casual
                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                    Self Parking
                                                                                                  • Payment options
                                                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                  • Additional
                                                                                                    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                  • Website
                                                                                                    http://www.laquintacliffhouse.com/
                                                                                                  • Phone number
                                                                                                    (760) 360-5991
                                                                                                  • Private party facilities
                                                                                                    With multiple spaces both indoors and outdoors to choose from, let the culinary team at La Quinta Cliffhouse make your event special. We have a variety of menues already set to choose from, or we can custom design what your palate desires. Please email Brittany@LaQuintaCliffhouse.com for a welcome packet and to begin planning your special event
                                                                                                  • Private party contact
                                                                                                    Brittany McCoy: (760) 360-5991

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