5 Best Wine Bars near Cathedral City

“We had a 5:30 reservation on Wednesday night. When we walked in and there were only a couple people at the eating bar. We sat down and our server came over and asked what our water preference was. They don't have cocktails but have wines by the glass and Im not sure of beer, but they probably do. Our server brought one a chalkboard with the days menu. we ordered the Mac and cheese and The Grilled Dates - ricotta cheese, honey, berry compote, chilé sauce and Red Miner's Lettuce - pickled sunchokes, strawberries, feta, lemon dressing, toasted pistachios for starters. the dates were delish, kind of reminded me of a campfire marshmallow believe it or not, the date was a little charred on the outside like a marshmallow when you were a kid, they were wonderful the red miners salad was also lovely with goat cheese and pistachios. Entrees we had ,Santa Carota Beef Short Rib - coffee, maple demi glaze , New Bedford Scallops and grilled shrimp - spinach-basil creme, egg noodles , and the Striped bass, all were excellent the food here was some of the best in the Desert! For dessert we had the Berry tart which was really good.
Our only concern, and all three of us said the same thing, It would have been nice if more people were eating. But otherwise great food and service!“

“Amazing cafe in the heart of the desert. I have traveled all over the country and Europe for work & I can stay in the desert & America, this is a pure gem! You can’t even find this feeling in nyc Everyone is friendly and nice. An amazing place to come to people watch with an Italian spritz or glass of wine fantastic selection if you know your wine as well as a morning cup of coffee which is pure crack as all of us locals say great panini‘s and sandwiches with a home cooked feel when you need some happiness in your stomach. I need to detox before going get back on a sottovoce fix . Mindy & The owner Natalie are very kind & are always accommodating & welcoming if you can’t make it to Palm Desert stop to visit them in Palm Springs which I hear is fabulous!

Best ,
Alex“

“We always enjoy our evenings at Counter Reformation. The food is creative, flavorful, and always unique. The menu changes frequently enough while still maintaining staple items that are fan favorites. The ambiance is usually lively and fun while maintaining that intimate feeling. We always look forward to our nights here and love to connect with Jocelyn and the staff within the hotel. Cannot recommend this restaurant enough.“

“We went last night for happy hour and had a delicious charcuterie tray and bottle of wine. The staff is welcoming and the place has a cool vibe. We will definitely return next time we visit.“

“It's like being home sitting at our favorite table on the rail in Palm Springs. A people watching experience if ever there was. Oscar greeted us with a choice of waters, smiles and welcomed us back. Claudia was our server and as always a joy! She found our favorite wine, Willamette Pino Noir Estate and caught us up on the delicious changes in the menu. I started with the fatbastard oysters, mmm. We had the Wedge Salad, we should have split it, next time. Our Filet Mignon, asparagus and potato crouquettes were cooked to perfection. We then ended our meal with an amazing creme brulee.A quick hug from Chip who was busy as all get out. See you in the high season Zin.“