Fine contemporary French dining with old-world elegance, escargot & an extensive wine list. Based on 109 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
73399 El Paseo #200, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: (760) 610-5320
Website: http://www.lepaonfrenchcuisine.com/
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Hours
| Friday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–10 PM |
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Reviews
Andrew E
Food mediocre. Pate was good. Escargot poor. Soups good. Main beef cooked well. Souffle good but anglaise not done correctly. Overall fair. Don’t go if you want elevated French. Service outstanding. Pricey $$$$$ for the quality of food.
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steve tribe
My spouse and I have dined at Le Paon a number of times over the years and we recently celebrated a special birthday at Le Paon. Highly recommend Le Paon for anyone seeking something above and beyond when it comes to ambiance, service and most of all, exquisite food and drinks. The host and owner, is always warm and gracious, the wait staff professional and the bartender is a gem. We love taking in the room (best in the city) and the tunes emanating from grand piano while enjoying a variety of truly delectable dishes offered by Le Paon.
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Jack Keech
My wife and I came down from Seattle specifically to celebrate our 41st anniversary at Le Paon, as we have done for many years. Our dining experience last evening was, as always, simply exemplary. Antoine, Eddie and their staff are superb and the food and beverage preparation and presentation is just wonderful. Thank you so much for helping us enjoy yet another milestone in our life journey together.
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Andrew McCauley
We decided last minute to go here for an appetizer and a desert. The Salmon Roulade was very tasty and Soufflé…. WOW! I have never had anything like it… just sensational.
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Lee Burton (Chef Lee)
Phenomenal experience dining at Le Paon. Great table side service, beautiful atmosphere, superb cuisine. Enjoyed the hearts of palm salad, Dover sole was excellent. I believe that Le Paon offers the best fine dining in Palm Desert. Great wine list too.
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Kris Langholz
My wife and I went there for dinner. If you want to relax and take your time with dinner you can or just let them know you are in a hurry. Food was great from start to souflee. Also, nice piano music in the bar area. We will be back and would recommend.
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Nicholas Hertneck
La Peon was a wonderful surprise. Antoine, your host , is terrific and a bit of a character. The food was excellent, well presented and the wait staff professional and first class. The tables are spread out nicely so not too crowded feeling. Some nights a live pianist is playing in the beautiful space. Valet parking is available in the parking area behind the restaurant.
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Gary I.
Le Paon means the peacock in French, & there are quite a few peacocks, stuffed, in twinkly lights, as objets d’art here & there.
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lester kovats
This is one of the BEST restaurants here in PalmDesert. Excellent food service and decor. It is your special place to go for an occasion. Not cheap but not crazy. Better than a flight to Paris.
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Ghazal Babai
Amazing food and beautiful art displayed throughout the restaurant. Highly recommend after a day of shopping on El Paseo. The soufflé is to die for!
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