We have wanted to dine here for sometime and we're waiting for a good opportunity. All of our family was together and decided perfect. The wait staff is great. They see to every need and not once did we have to ask for anything. Martinis are served in a shaker and shaken at the table. ( The only issue was six of us ordered martinis and the staff got them mixed up, then she had to smell them, which seemed odd ). We shared the 22oz ribeye prepared medium rare+ and it was perfect. Sides were great. Lobster fried rice, Mac n cheese and creamed spinach. We made certain we saved room for the butter cake. Best part of our meal and we shared it six ways. Only really complaint is you are packed in a bit tight in the dining room and of course the cost. $800+ for six.
Sharon D.
Everything is WAYYY over priced. Food is so so...even Even the hor duerves are overpriced. Drinks ? Not very good
Very good! Everything you would expect in a high-end
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roxanna Castillo
Great steakhouse located on El Paseo in Palm Desert.Servers are on point.Food is delicious.Great cocktails and a nice wine list.Bar scene is happening on the early part of the evening. After 930p crowd thins out.
The food and service were good but not representative of the price point. Our order (table of four) was incorrect and, while corrected, it made for a less than pleasurable experience. The resturant is beautiful and while one would expect a fine dining experience, the crowds and noise made it feel more like a cattle call. We had an early seating and being a business dinner we stayed longer than usual (caused, in part, by thier not fulfilling our order correctly) prompting them to ask us to leave so they could accommodate other reservations. We were not offended but clearly this resturant is more focused on quantity than quality. For overall dining enjoyment, there are better options.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Michael V.
Let me start with the positive, the guys at the bar work hard, are professional and really try. I was by myself so just sat at the bar for dinner. The menu is quite limited, the prices are ridiculous and the meal I this past visit was very disappointing. The lump crab appetizer special was excellent, but when the bill came I discovered it was $55! The entrees are all a la carte and yes very expensive. I ordered just a plain mixed green salad it was very over dressed and yes, too salty. I also order the salmon oreganato style and it was literally a piece of fish on a plate. It was so salty I could barely stomach it, as well was being over cooked and dry. Needless to say I sent it back. I asked for just simply grilled the second time around. It was eatable at best. Since the entree came with nothing I order a half order of wild mushroom gnocchi as a side. Hardly any mushrooms to be found, the gnocchi were mushy and the sauce was just lost. The wines are ridiculously priced, even by the glass, but I have to say the pours are very generous! The bartender removed one of my $23 glasses of wine and the bill still came in at almost $200 with tip. I left there so disappointed and felt robbed of one of my enjoyable evenings here in the Desert. Would NEVER go back especially considering the plethora of dining options out here. I guess all the hundred millionaires and billionaires that have places close by don't know any better and don't care about what anything costs, just if they think they are at the "in place" to see and be seen!
Laura O.
The food was fine, but the service was appalling! We arrived on time for our reservation and were made to wait 25 minutes while others arrived and were seated immediately. I'm guessing it was because we had a child with us and they put all the children in the same room! So I kind of get that, but then once we were seated it was10 minutes before we were greeted and no menus yet. Once we had our menus we asked if we could order something and the waitress said "I'll get to you" ! At this point I would have walked out but I didn't want to create a scene in front of our granddaughter. The service didn't improve, slow and at times just rude. Definitely not a great experience!
G R.
The food and service were good but not representative of the price point. Our order (table of four) was incorrect and, while corrected, it made for a less than pleasurable experience. The resturant is beautiful and while one would expect a fine dining experience, the crowds and noise made it feel more like a cattle call. We had an early seating and being a business dinner we stayed longer than usual prompting them to ask us to leave so they could accommodate other reservations. We were not offended but clearly this resturant is more focused on quantity than quality.
Beautiful facility, extremely busy, loud, & frenetic. The experience took longer than expected due to kitchen errors: completely forgot to bring some food, then brought the incorrect food to another, had to flag down staff to get drinks, basically a slow-motion trainwreck. However, the food was great, and the staff was courteous under pressure. I generously tipped the overworked staff and, embarrassed, I was apologizing to my clients for the dining debacles when the waiter informed us that the next booking was ready for seating at this table. This was not the fine dining experience that I had hoped to treat my clients to.
J Annette
They recently switched to using soybean oil. For the price you pay for food here, it sure seems like they should be using premium top quality ingredients. I’m allergic to soybean, which is a real problem but this aside, soybean is used as a cheap alternative to higher quality cooking oils. At a minimum, they should be using canola for cooking. if they are cutting costs and using soybean, doesn’t it make you wonder what quality of meat, dairy, produce, and other ingredients they are purchasing?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
To accompany my meal, I indulged in a selection from their extensive wine list, expertly curated to complement the diverse menu offerings. The server recommendation perfectly enhanced the flavors of each dish, elevating the dining experience to new heights. Service was impeccable throughout the evening, with attentive staff ensuring that every need was met promptly and courteously. From the moment I entered until the last sip of dessert wine, I felt like a valued guest. In conclusion, Culinary Delights exceeded all expectations, delivering an unforgettable dining experience that tantalized the senses and left me eager to return. Whether for a special occasion or a casual dinner, this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone seeking culinary excellence.
lovefood2
It was very busy for a Sunday night but there's a lot of people in town. Food was very good, service was stretched a little but our server was friendly & kept an eye on our table. Food was very good.
BrianD
Excellent in every way other than service was a big opportunity. We had reserved a high top in the bar and were promptly seated at our reservation time. Within 2 minutes we are approached to tell us we had to move because we had been placed at the wrong high top in the bar. We were moved to a table directly behind it against the wall beside a column with a non-existent view of half of the bar. Our hostess was very apologetic and let us know that she was fairly new. While the seat was probably the worst in the bar, we decided we would make the best of it anyway. The manager came to our table and apologized profusely which was nice. The second concern was the extremely slow service. We received a glass of wine promptly and our order was taken in a reasonable amount of time. Delivery of our order was also within a reasonable amount of time however they brought both the appetizer and what was to be our main course both at the same time. Another individual (not our original server) noticed and apologized profusely and said she would inform the manager. We had not complained but we also felt that this individual was very apologetic. Upon completion of the meal it took about 20 minutes for anyone to clear our plates. My wine was empty long before that and it was probably another 10 minutes to get the attention of someone else in order to get another glass of wine of wine. Upon receiving the bill we noticed that $50 had been deducted from the bill. This was an extremely nice gesture which we appreciated but would have much rather paid full price and not had the service issues. We will definitely be back again in a few days. While these issues were likely very isolated, the restaurant, food and ambience is well worth a second try.
We have wanted to dine here for sometime and we're waiting for a good opportunity. All of our family was together and decided perfect. The wait staff is great. They see to every need and not once did we have to ask for anything. Martinis are served in a shaker and shaken at the table. ( The only issue was six of us ordered martinis and the staff got them mixed up, then she had to smell them, which seemed odd ). We shared the 22oz ribeye prepared medium rare+ and it was perfect. Sides were great. Lobster fried rice, Mac n cheese and creamed spinach. We made certain we saved room for the butter cake. Best part of our meal and we shared it six ways. Only really complaint is you are packed in a bit tight in the dining room and of course the cost. $800+ for six.
Everything is WAYYY over priced. Food is so so...even Even the hor duerves are overpriced. Drinks ? Not very good
As always top flight and their mngemnt eam is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful friendly people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mastro’S Seafood Tower, Mastro's Bread Basket
Very good! Everything you would expect in a high-end
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great steakhouse located on El Paseo in Palm Desert.Servers are on point.Food is delicious.Great cocktails and a nice wine list.Bar scene is happening on the early part of the evening. After 930p crowd thins out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mastro's Signature Warm Butter Cake, Creamed Spinach, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
The food and service were good but not representative of the price point. Our order (table of four) was incorrect and, while corrected, it made for a less than pleasurable experience. The resturant is beautiful and while one would expect a fine dining experience, the crowds and noise made it feel more like a cattle call. We had an early seating and being a business dinner we stayed longer than usual (caused, in part, by thier not fulfilling our order correctly) prompting them to ask us to leave so they could accommodate other reservations. We were not offended but clearly this resturant is more focused on quantity than quality. For overall dining enjoyment, there are better options.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Let me start with the positive, the guys at the bar work hard, are professional and really try. I was by myself so just sat at the bar for dinner. The menu is quite limited, the prices are ridiculous and the meal I this past visit was very disappointing. The lump crab appetizer special was excellent, but when the bill came I discovered it was $55! The entrees are all a la carte and yes very expensive. I ordered just a plain mixed green salad it was very over dressed and yes, too salty. I also order the salmon oreganato style and it was literally a piece of fish on a plate. It was so salty I could barely stomach it, as well was being over cooked and dry. Needless to say I sent it back. I asked for just simply grilled the second time around. It was eatable at best. Since the entree came with nothing I order a half order of wild mushroom gnocchi as a side. Hardly any mushrooms to be found, the gnocchi were mushy and the sauce was just lost. The wines are ridiculously priced, even by the glass, but I have to say the pours are very generous! The bartender removed one of my $23 glasses of wine and the bill still came in at almost $200 with tip. I left there so disappointed and felt robbed of one of my enjoyable evenings here in the Desert. Would NEVER go back especially considering the plethora of dining options out here. I guess all the hundred millionaires and billionaires that have places close by don't know any better and don't care about what anything costs, just if they think they are at the "in place" to see and be seen!
The food was fine, but the service was appalling! We arrived on time for our reservation and were made to wait 25 minutes while others arrived and were seated immediately. I'm guessing it was because we had a child with us and they put all the children in the same room! So I kind of get that, but then once we were seated it was10 minutes before we were greeted and no menus yet. Once we had our menus we asked if we could order something and the waitress said "I'll get to you" ! At this point I would have walked out but I didn't want to create a scene in front of our granddaughter. The service didn't improve, slow and at times just rude. Definitely not a great experience!
The food and service were good but not representative of the price point. Our order (table of four) was incorrect and, while corrected, it made for a less than pleasurable experience. The resturant is beautiful and while one would expect a fine dining experience, the crowds and noise made it feel more like a cattle call. We had an early seating and being a business dinner we stayed longer than usual prompting them to ask us to leave so they could accommodate other reservations. We were not offended but clearly this resturant is more focused on quantity than quality.
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Beautiful facility, extremely busy, loud, & frenetic. The experience took longer than expected due to kitchen errors: completely forgot to bring some food, then brought the incorrect food to another, had to flag down staff to get drinks, basically a slow-motion trainwreck. However, the food was great, and the staff was courteous under pressure. I generously tipped the overworked staff and, embarrassed, I was apologizing to my clients for the dining debacles when the waiter informed us that the next booking was ready for seating at this table. This was not the fine dining experience that I had hoped to treat my clients to.
They recently switched to using soybean oil. For the price you pay for food here, it sure seems like they should be using premium top quality ingredients. I’m allergic to soybean, which is a real problem but this aside, soybean is used as a cheap alternative to higher quality cooking oils. At a minimum, they should be using canola for cooking. if they are cutting costs and using soybean, doesn’t it make you wonder what quality of meat, dairy, produce, and other ingredients they are purchasing?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
To accompany my meal, I indulged in a selection from their extensive wine list, expertly curated to complement the diverse menu offerings. The server recommendation perfectly enhanced the flavors of each dish, elevating the dining experience to new heights. Service was impeccable throughout the evening, with attentive staff ensuring that every need was met promptly and courteously. From the moment I entered until the last sip of dessert wine, I felt like a valued guest. In conclusion, Culinary Delights exceeded all expectations, delivering an unforgettable dining experience that tantalized the senses and left me eager to return. Whether for a special occasion or a casual dinner, this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone seeking culinary excellence.
It was very busy for a Sunday night but there's a lot of people in town. Food was very good, service was stretched a little but our server was friendly & kept an eye on our table. Food was very good.
Excellent in every way other than service was a big opportunity. We had reserved a high top in the bar and were promptly seated at our reservation time. Within 2 minutes we are approached to tell us we had to move because we had been placed at the wrong high top in the bar. We were moved to a table directly behind it against the wall beside a column with a non-existent view of half of the bar. Our hostess was very apologetic and let us know that she was fairly new. While the seat was probably the worst in the bar, we decided we would make the best of it anyway. The manager came to our table and apologized profusely which was nice. The second concern was the extremely slow service. We received a glass of wine promptly and our order was taken in a reasonable amount of time. Delivery of our order was also within a reasonable amount of time however they brought both the appetizer and what was to be our main course both at the same time. Another individual (not our original server) noticed and apologized profusely and said she would inform the manager. We had not complained but we also felt that this individual was very apologetic. Upon completion of the meal it took about 20 minutes for anyone to clear our plates. My wine was empty long before that and it was probably another 10 minutes to get the attention of someone else in order to get another glass of wine of wine. Upon receiving the bill we noticed that $50 had been deducted from the bill. This was an extremely nice gesture which we appreciated but would have much rather paid full price and not had the service issues. We will definitely be back again in a few days. While these issues were likely very isolated, the restaurant, food and ambience is well worth a second try.