Cork Tree restaurant

74950 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert
(760) 779-0123

Recent Reviews

Stefan

Took our family member here for her birthday. Tanya, our server, was so welcoming and pleasant. She seemed like she genuinely enjoyed people and her disposition was very authentic and rare among servers. There was also a bus person on staff who was prompt with filling waters, clearing plates, etc. It is clear that this restaurant takes service very seriously. Despite the great service, it never felt stuffy btw.The food was also on par with the service. We had salads (one pear and two beet), the Chilean sea bass, cioppino, crab cakes, and a few dishes for the kids. Everything was fantastic: fresh and well prepared..We had a reservation for outdoor dining which ended up being on a windy evening. The outdoor patio was actually sheltered and heated, so despite being offered to move inside, we enjoyed the outdoor patio. What an amazing restaurant; would definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seared Chilean Sea Bass

Sharon K.

Was such a wonderful dinner! Would definitely recommend it to everyone! Will definitely ask for Juan to be our server! He was awesome!! Stopped by so many times to see if we needed anything! Food was very good! So glad we tried the restaurant!

Dave P

Nice place, good food, but very crowded and expensive. Oddly there were too many servers that seemed to migrate near the front exit where we were sitting. Later as tables started to empty the unneeded servers started to clown around and at $50/plate we weren't entertained. I had baked Salmon that was good. My wife had short ribs, I've had (made) better. I'm no chef. We won't be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

JC H.

The service was outstanding. We go here often. This quality was a little off this time. The Caesar Salad didn't taste fresh and the Seabass was not as great as usual. A bit too crunchy.

Kyle Meyers

Great experience in outdoor dining.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seared Chilean Sea Bass

Lynn B.

We went to Corktree for happy hour. Our server told us that there was a lamb special. He didn't mention how much it was or that it was an entrée. It was three little lamb chops and we were charged $80.

Les Scully

The waiter spilled my espresso martini on the and said sorry and walked away.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Gilberto R.

One of the best places to eat every time we are in that area we go there for dinner the service is amazing the food is amazing taste the server professional and the restaurant looks beautiful setting for a family or a date dinner just go and check it out you will see what I'm saying it's all worth it

Tim Finney

We had a delicious dinner at Cork Tree. It was a wonderful experience from the time we walked in. Joanie, our hostess, went out of her way to accommodate us. The atmosphere was cozy and the servers were attentive without being overly so. The scallops were delish. We’ll definitely go back when we’re in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joe Fitz-

Consistently good food. Incredibly friendly wait and bar staff. Always a good choice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

24DINNER

Choose Cork Tree if you are looking for a fine dining experience ,well presented and quality cuisine. Enjoyed the soup of the day and an excellent Rib Eye steak with sides of delicious potato and veggies.Lot's of choices in the desert and this is one of the good guys.

Terry

They would get a higher score from me if the food was one level or two better. My filet was too soft and “ spongy”. The flavor was ok, but hard to cut because it wasn't your typical steak house filet. The Caesar could use croutons, and the lettuce was as more of a center cut thick leaves... The bread was ok, but two tiny pieces is all that was served. With that said, the service was very friendly. I think they have most everything to a 4 and 1/2 level... just the good could use some improving..

BillE

Service was above average but not exceptional. Food was good but disappointed one person in our party who commented that she had experienced better food on previous visits. Also, they mentioned the specials but not the price for them, so the $80 charge for lamb chops seemed excessive.

darves

Very luxurious inside. Love the artwork and lighting. Staff were attentive and friendly. Felt like fine dining in a big city! Everything was delicious and very fresh. Server did bring a bread pudding dessert with a candle for my birthday, though she was aware of my gluten allergy. My husband enjoyed it.

LindaS

Excellent service, food and environment. Although tucked away in a strip mall , it is a 5 star very nice restaurant that aims to please. The chilean sea bass was excellent, tasty and cooked well with teriyaki sauce and a hint of wasabi. My husband had the scallops which were very good and filling. The Caesar salad not to my liking as I like salads chopped so it was cumbersome to enjoy. Guess I'm lazy and like my salads ready to devour! We ended the meal with sambuca and would highly recommend this restaurant.

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