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   mike

   San Diego

   28 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   28 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Had anniversary dinner off the prefix menu. We were quite surprised by the menu choices and the generous portion sizes. Was a pleasant surprise and will definitely go back and dine again

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   PaulM

   Palm Springs

   15 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our first time in willie’s since it opened. Very impressed. Their remodel improved the look and feel… and we had an outstanding meal. Good food, good drinks, and our server Grace was the best. We’ll be back!

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   DamianD

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Truly a wonderful experience every time, the staff is extremely accommodating and friendly. I’ve dined here several times with no disappointments.

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   CarolC

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My new favorite in the valley! So great in every way!

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   Awinrm

   Palm Springs

   225 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   225 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Amazing choice of creative recipes. Presentation and service are perfect. Always a good reason to go back.

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   PaulaH

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 26, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Was awesome. We enjoyed every minute. Definitely going back❤️

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   JimB

   Palm Springs

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on June 26, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Loved the redesign of this restaurant and been looking forward to checking it out. The space is brighter and I love the changes. I had the three course special and the soup was simply the BEST! I also enjoyed the stroganoff and the apple dessert. My Cosmo was tasty too! I appreciated that not only did Willie the owner touch the table and clear some dishes but the Maitre d stopped by too. Staff is very friendly and there is sure a lot of them. Maybe too many visits but hey, better than no attention. I will be going back for sure!

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   Steven

   Palm Springs

   29 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   29 reviews

   Dined on June 26, 2022

   overall3food3service5ambience3

   Overall we liked the restaurant. However, my food came out room temperature and my dinner companion’s food was hot in spots and cold in spots. That was a little disappointing for the price point. The chairs are also uncomfortable. Our server was wonderful.

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   RonS

   Palm Springs

   46 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   46 reviews

   Dined on June 26, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our first visit was a success and we are eager to return. Stylish, welcoming with attentive service and our meals were delicious. The main menu is inspired as is the prix fixe menu we enjoyed. Convenient location with valet or ample self-parking available. We are delighted this gem is in our neck of the woods.

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    BillA

    Palm Springs

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A truly exceptional evening. The service was impeccable. The food was innovative and delicious.

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    CJinPalmDesert

    Palm Springs

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful renovation. Casual elegance. Exceptional service. Incredible value. Delicious food. Our first visit since they opened and it was the second weekend offering brunch. Only 4 tables filled in restaurant and the bar was maybe 1/3 full. I’m certain this place is going to be teeming with guests as word continues to get out about food, service, value. The 3 course brunch menu @ $39.00 was 3 entree portions. There was enough food to eat half of everything and have the other half for dinner. Highly recommend and we will be back for sure! Congratulations Willie on you new endeavor. It’s clearly a success.

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    SandraC

    Palm Springs

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Again, Willie’s did a superb job. I took my friend to a birthday brunch. The food, ambiance and service were excellent. The prime rib and eggs were delicious!

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    CLTguy

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience2

    Average food and weird ambiance. Too many different design aesthetics going on and none of them really working.

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    mwsolo

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    As someone who has dined at some of the best restaurants around the World, no exaggeration, I am quite discerning. The dinner we had recently at this restaurant was undoubtedly the best I’ve ever had in the desert region. From the excellent cocktails to various delicious menu items presented so beautifully, this was a 5 star meal across the board, service included. Can’t wait to make this my new regular spot when I’m in town!

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    PatriciaG

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing loved everything about Willies. From the greeting at the front … then had a drink in the bar, great bartenders. Food was outstanding. Our waiter was top notch. Can’t wait to come back.

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    LRReviews

    Palm Springs

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The only thing we felt a bit rushed with our meal. We had just finished our first course the plates were not picked up yet and our main course was put down. We ordered wine with our dinner the waiter asked when we wanted it. We said with our second course the food showed up before the waiter had a chance to get the wine.

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    Moreover

    Palm Springs

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2022

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    All we can say is Excellent! We ordered from the Summer menu and felt the value was great, quality top notch, and flavors of everything terrific! The only thing missing was background dinner music. Maybe it was playing but we didn't take notice until we heard really nice dinner music playing over the bathroom speakers hahah.

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    MikeDLA

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2022

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    Great service and very good food. The decor is a bit generic but that won't stop us returning. 5 stars.

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    MichaelB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very open and the lights bass food was excellent and the service was so friendly highly recommend it five stars

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    RosanneK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

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    I am familiar with 849 in Palm Springs and the catering they do for the Palm Springs Art Museum. The restaurant scene since my arrival in 2014 has improved enormously thanks in part like restaurant 849. The Rancho Mirage location is fabulous, attentive waitstaff and fabulous food. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to sample your cuisine closer to my home. Please do not leave ever!

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    anjac

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

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    We had the refix Summer menu. It was wonderful besides of the desert. It was stale and too heavy. Excellent service.

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    patti

    Sacramento

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    only criticism: Noisy from tile floor Rolls were stale

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    Nanc

    Palm Springs

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

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    The 4 of us Really enjoyed our dinner Food was so good, service was excellent. Willie & Brian are the best! They Made Judy’s birthday great!

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    IsaacA

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

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    The food was delicious. The service was totally wonderful. Gracie waited on us this evening. She was super attentive to our group, considered our food allergies, and ensured that our food was perfect. She recommended some dishes based on food preferences. Overall a very pleasant evening. Thank you, Gracie.

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    MarkH

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience1

    The dining room was too loud and too bright, not sure if dimmer switches are on the lighting fixtures. Overall a major disappointment. The wedge salads were way too wet with too much dressing. The gazpacho soup was bland. Two in our party had the chicken cordon bleu that looked more like ham with a little chicken and cheese sushi rolls. Not the normal cordon bleu one expects. Will not be returning anytime soon.

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    BMKKK

    Palm Springs

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

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    Great atmosphere, food and service for our special birthday celebration. The short ribs weee fabulous.

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    cwcinps

    Palm Springs

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

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    The experience was great. Attentive staff and tasty food. Wine list had a wide range in prices which I appreciated

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    DianeW

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

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    We went during restaurant week and enjoyed the pre fixe menu. Cocktails were flavorful and balanced. The short rib was tasty and tender, and the chicken cordon bleu was delicious. Service was courteous and attentive. Restaurant week gave us a chance to try new places; we are glad Willie's participated, and we will be back.

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    LeslieM

    Palm Springs

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

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    From the beginning and throughout, service was great. Decor was well done. Enjoyed the Summer Prix Fixe Dinners. Will definitely be back to try the Casual Lounge Fare. Great concept and execution.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great! Loved it!

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience1

    This place is like cheap knock off LV bag.

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    JackK

    Palm Springs

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Terrific food, service, and atmosphere! Thank you Art and Brian for your always fantastic hospitality. Art, you have that place running perfectly! Shout to our warm and friendly server, Francisco. Thank you Willie for another wonderful dining establishment in the Coachella Valley with uniquely delicious food and a first rate staff.

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    jenn

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

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    Service was great! They even had a rack for my purse. It was quiet enough for us to have a good conversation and hear each other. They were having a season prefix for 49 for appetizer, main course- I choose the short rib which was soft, and easily breaks apart, with dessert. Drinks were strong and on point.

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    TroyS

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great evening out. Loved the three course dinner. The service was outstanding.

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    PSPBimmerboy

    Palm Springs

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was our first visit to Willie's and it won't be our last. We were celebrating our 20th anniversary and chose to spend it at Willie's. We are very happy that we did. The entire experience from when we arrived and were greeted to when we departed was superb. We were lucky to be greeted personally by Willie which was a nice surprise and he made sure our table and comfort were excellent. John our server, was prompt and attentive the entire night yet gave us time to enjoy the experience. Our appetizer and main course were delicious and prepared exactly to our liking. We were presented with a beautiful dessert along with a Happy Anniversary card towards the end of our visit which was a very nice touch. Willie has brought another incredible establishment to the Desert. We loved our experience and highly recommend it to others. You won't be disappointed!

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    LuciaM

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food, drinks, ambiance, and service were all excellent!! We decided that Willie’s is now our new favorite restaurant!! Our waiter, John was the best!! Highly recommend every dish!!

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    JohnC

    Palm Springs

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    one of the best places to eat in the valley. Ieat here at least once a week

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    Paddy

    Palm Springs

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We ate at Willie's last night with two dear friends, a table of four. We had an absolutely outstanding experience. We were greeted by a fabulous Hostess who led us to our table and introduced us to the menus and restaurant. Our server was fantastic, great personality and chit chat, but didn't linger at the table. The food was delicious, I ordered the roasted beet salad to start and seared scallops for my entree, all prepared perfectly. Friends had the short rib and sea bass and started with the Tomato tartare, also delicious! Another highlight was the desert, we shared a baked Alaska, what a treat! Most importantly we were not rudhed and made comfortable ... we could take our time making our selections. We are all looking forward to going back.

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    Thomas

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2022

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    Our waiter John made it an excellent evening. Glad I ordered his recommendation!

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    DesertDweller

    Palm Springs

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2022

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    An outstanding meal. Willie's delivers in every way imaginable. Our server Grace was at the top of her game. Knowledgeable about the menu including detailed descriptions of the sauces and preparations. She was attentive without being intrusive. Our party of 4 enjoyed 3 different starters - Caesar, Wedge and Beet salads. All delicious, but the Wedge was the favorite. For entrees was enjoyed Prime Rib, Salmon and a new addition to the menu - Sea Bass. The diners who partook of the Prime Rib and Salmon reported both to be delicious. I was one who had the Sea Bass and it was one of the best meals I've had in years. Perfectly prepared and the sauce was amazing but did not overpower the delicate fish. We completed the meal with a specialty coffee and tea although dessert sounded wonderful we were able to control ourselves. I loved being greeted by the incomparable Brian Ellis - maitre d' and Willie himself. The staff was all gracious, accommodating and well trained. Not one thing I would change. I look forward to going back soon and frequently. Hope the Sea Bass is here to stay!

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