La Quinta Cliffhouse

Name: La Quinta Cliffhouse
Address: 78-250 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA, United States, 92253
Telephone: (760) 360-5991
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (8304)

$31 to $50

American

78-250 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA 92253

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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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Popular dishes

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

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
Lobster 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
Panzanella Salad$16.00
chicories | gem lettuce | heirloom tomato | cucumber red onion | stracciatella cheese | basil focaccia croutons | white balsamic vinaigrette

Butcher Block

Center Cut Filet Mignon GF$60.00
fingerling potato | summer squash | cabernet sauce
Grass-Fed Ribeye$58.00
crispy potato | asparagus | grilled corn chimichurri
Tajima Wagyu Strip Steak$89.00
crispy potato | asparagus | chermoula verde
"Mary's" ½ Chicken GF$36.00
pea puree | broccolini | peperonata
"Salmon Creek Farms" Pork Chop*$45.00
mashed potato | brussels sprouts | cherry jus | frisee
*Chef's Cut & Frites GF$38.00
garlic compound butter | french fries | basil aioli

Surf & Turf*

Surf & Turf*$120.00
"TAJIMA" WAGYU STRIP STEAK | LOBSTER TAIL | POTATO GRATIN | ASPARAGUS | CHERMOULA VERDE

Main Dishes

Add a lobster tail to any entrée $40

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
Cold Water Lobster Tail$47.00
potato gratin | broccolini | drawn butter
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

Seasonal Cocktails

$18

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
SUMMER 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

What 8,304 people are saying

La Quinta Cliffhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Most Booked
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Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Quinta Cliffhouse offers a "beautiful location" with a "romantic ambiance." Guests praise the "excellent service" and commend staff for being "very professional and attentive." The "sunset dinner menu" is a standout for value. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the "ribeye and sea bass" are often highlighted as "perfect."

8,304 Reviews

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Greg VIP
Phoenix / Arizona35 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service by Mikel (spelling?) - delicious food from start to finish - one in our party said it was the best meal he has had in a while. We’ll be back!
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Richard
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the restaurant - more enjoyable in the summertime when it is not so crowded.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were a little disappointed to not find dishes posted online available when we arrived, but also the food was just ok. Pastas lacked flavor and the Poke was missing a punch as well. I just don’t know what the hype was about.
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Elise
San Diego16 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go there every year for our post anniversary dinner and it never disappoints. Our waiter was excellent.
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Eric
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good atmosphere, the food was amazing and the service was very professional!
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Helga
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were greeted at the door by the Manager Adolfo who is very kind & accommodating. My husband & I celebrated our Anniversary, we had a perfect evening! Denisse was our waitress. She has worked at The Cliffhouse for many years & knows the menu & drinks inside out! She was patient & friendly, and does a great job! Kudos to the Chef & Kitchen Staff. Last night’s evening was 5 star quality! Taylor, another one of our favorite waitresses also stopped by our table to say hello! There is nothing more meaningful in this day & age of people who enjoy their job & make their guests feel welcome & special. This is our favorite restaurant in the Desert. Actually overall on my top 5 go to list! Thanks for making our night!
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Lea
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience was wonderful. The restaurant is charming and elegant. Service is excellent. We will definitely return.
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Travis
Philadelphia County1 review
4.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
food was good but overpriced for what it was but the service was great
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Nancy
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the pre fixe menu. Excellent value, fantastic service, wonderful dinner. Rapidly becoming my favorite place to dine for special occasions
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Char
San Diego2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Almost so wonderful, food was amazing as well as wait staff. Not so friendly were the hostesses. First people you encounter and both were opposite of warm or inviting. Neither would address you or look you in the eye to greet you warmly. We have met the owner and she was warm, interested and vibrant so we know it’s not any attitude from top down.
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FAQs

La Quinta Cliffhouse is rated 4.5 stars by 8304 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

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

Featured in

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La Quinta Cliffhouse

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

75 Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Private Dining Room

Mountain Terrace

McGinnis Patio

Sunset Room

Custom inquiry

Peruvian Ceviche

Blue Cheese Wedge

Crispy Calamari

Small Plates

Shrimp Scampi Toast$21.00

Prawn Cocktail$22.00

Spanish Octopus GF$23.00

Scallops on the ½ Shell$24.00

Crispy Calamari$22.00

Stuffed Squash Blossom$20.00

Poke Fire Cracker Stack*$24.00

Oysters on the Half Shell*$24.00

Peruvian Ceviche*$22.00

Coachella Valley Medjool Dates$17.00

"Hand-Tied" Grande Burrata$19.00

Soup Salad

Mixed Greens Salad$13.00

Cliffhouse Caesar$15.00

Blue Cheese Wedge$13.00

Lobster Bisque$16.00

Asparagus & Leek Soup$13.00

Sugar Spiced Salmon Salad*$25.00

Panzanella Salad$16.00

Butcher Block

Center Cut Filet Mignon GF$60.00

Grass-Fed Ribeye$58.00

Tajima Wagyu Strip Steak$89.00

"Mary's" ½ Chicken GF$36.00

"Salmon Creek Farms" Pork Chop*$45.00

*Chef's Cut & Frites GF$38.00

Surf & Turf*

Surf & Turf*$120.00

Main Dishes

Pan Roasted Chilean Seabass*$52.00

Braised Short Rib$38.00

Rigatoni Ragout$28.00

Sugar Spiced Salmon*$42.00

Spaghetti & Clams$35.00

Cold Water Lobster Tail$47.00

Seared Scallops$47.00

Grilled Swordfish$42.00

Vegetarian Pasta$28.00

Sunset Dinners

First Course

Asparagus & Leek Soup

Lobster Bisque +$3

Mixed Greens Salad

Caesar Salad

Main Course

½ Sugar Spiced Salmon*

Rigatoni Ragout

Vegetarian Pasta

Sugar Spiced Salmon Salad*

Chef's Cut Steak & Frites*

½ Braised Short Rib

The Bar

Seasonal Cocktails

MANGO MOJITO

BANANA BLISS

SUMMER SANGRIA

AMORE FIZZ

PART TIME LOVER

ZEN BLOSSOM

Overall ratings and reviews

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