Wally's Desert Turtle
Wally's Desert Turtle serves classic fine dining with Modern California flair in Rancho Mirage, with mountain views and a farm-to-table focus.
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- Address
- 71775 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
- Phone
- +17605689321
- Website
- wallysdesertturtle.com
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Soufflés, lamb, and Dover sole
Classic fine dining with modern California flair frames the kitchen, with farm-to-table sourcing and signatures such as Wally's Soufflés, Roasted Rack of Lamb, and Dover Sole.
Formal dinner with conversational pacing
Formal service, leisurely pacing, and a conversational noise level make dinner suited to a longer, conversation-led evening; smart casual dress fits the room.
Mountain views on CA-111
Mountain views pair with an extensive wine list and craft cocktails at 71775 CA-111 in Rancho Mirage, giving planners a location-specific anchor for a wine-led dinner.
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Classic
- Intimate
- Special Occasion
- Date Night
- Celebration
- Business Dinner
- Live Music
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Farm To Table
- Mountain
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–1 PM, 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 5:30–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
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