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Palmie Frommer's Highly Recommended

Cuisine Classic French
Hours Mon-Sat 5:30-9pm
Address
44-491 Town Center Way, Suite G
Location Palm Desert
Transportation Go north on Town Center Way, then take the 1st left into the mall, and a direct left to the restaurant
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 760/341-3200
Prices Main courses $17-$32
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
Season Closed Sun

Frommer's Review

Martine and Alain Clerc's cozy bistro is filled with Art Deco posters of French seaside resorts. Chef Alain sends out masterful traditional French dishes such as braised lamb shank, cassoulet des confit de canard, and ravioli stuffed with lobster. In fact, every carefully garnished plate is a work of art. To the charming background strains of French chanteuses that can sometimes be heard over the noise of happy diners, hostess and manager Martine circulates between tables, determined that visitors enjoy their meals as do the loyal regulars she greets by name. Don't leave without sampling dessert: Our favorite is the trio of petite crème brûlées, flavored with ginger, vanilla, and Kahlúa.

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