Morgan’s in the desert

La Quinta, CA · New American restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in La Quinta
#26
of 108 restaurants
City Percentile
65%
rating percentile
Address
Morgan’s in the desert, 49499 Eisenhower Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253
Phone
(760) 564-5700
Website
www.laquintaresort.com/dining/morgans-in-the-desert
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

Morgan’s in the desert is a restaurant located in La Quinta, CA. It is one of 108 restaurants listed in La Quinta. Its 4.4-star rating is above the La Quinta city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Morgan’s in the desert

Morgan’s in the desert is La Quinta’s signature dining venue showcasing contemporary American cuisine inspired by the bounty of the Coachella Valley. The restaurant’s local focus includes sourcing the top of the region’s products, crafted with... More

Hours

Saturday5 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Crystal Sparks · Apr 2025

If I could give this place 100 stars I would. WOW! I’ve been traveling the world, like all over the world, like Asia, Latin America, and Europe, and I can honestly say this food is at the top of my list! THE VERY TOP. I have ALOT of allergies so I just gave them the list and they took care of me — adjusting everything and tweaking recipes just for me :) The food is INCREDIBLE but WAIT there’s more. The service is THE BEST I’ve ever had. My waitress, Marilynn was the sweetest lady ever. The GM, the chef, Sous chef all came by to show love and ask me how I was enjoying my dinner. The atmosphere is 10/10!!! Newly renovated, super schick and beautiful decor. The performers were top notch and such a vibe! A man and lady were singing and playing piano and the saxophone and bringing all the

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Dan The Man · Dec 2025

My experience with this establishment was very disappointing. I chose this restaurant to celebrate a birthday, specifically noting the occasion in my reservation. Upon arrival, the hostess asked if there was something we were celebrating. We informed her we were celebrating a birthday, however, that was the last time it was mentioned. Neither the waiter nor the management acknowledged the birthday. There was no complimentary “happy birthday” treat that even the smallest of restaurants will offer their guests. Not a single small gesture, nothing. The service from our waiter was some of the worst I’ve experienced in fine dining. He was completely inattentive; I actually had to prompt him to tell us the specials of the day. When I asked if the kitchen could add lobster to the macaroni & chees

★★★★★ 5.0 Lisseth Benitez · Dec 2025

We had a great time at Morgan’s! The atmosphere was welcoming, and we never felt rushed—neither when ordering nor while enjoying our meal. Our experience was made even better by Javier, our waiter, who helped us select a great wine and offered thoughtful food recommendations! The food may take a little while, so I recommend some patience—but it’s absolutely worth the wait. Overall, a great experience!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Ele P · Aug 2024

Our first visit to Morgan’s in the Desert didn't go as planned. Despite having reservations, we were seated outside in the heat and had to wait over 40 minutes for an indoor table. The watermelon salad took over an hour to arrive and was simply chopped watermelon with some salad sprinkled on top. Our fries sat under the heater for too long and were hard, while the seafood linguine had dried out under a lamp and contained only two shrimp and tiny scallops the size of peas. We waited over 1 hour for our food. However, Brian from Morgan’s made a huge difference. He invited us back for a second chance and ensured we had a much better experience. This time, we got good seating, and Brian treated us to the summer menu fixe, which included a delicious mozzarella and tomato salad, basil pasta, an

★★★★★ 5.0 Joe Smith · Apr 2022

Had a wonderful dinner here. The atmosphere outside was ideal. Our waitress was amazing (Marilynn) and she could not have been any sweeter. The cocktails were on point... Basil Me Down. Incredible martini! For food, we enjoyed the beet salad (fresh), the short ribs (so tender), the scallops (perfectly seared) and the lobster mac n cheese. Our dessert was an anniversary surprise. Very tart yet light. We will certainly return next year during our annual desert vacation.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

New American restaurantAmerican restaurantBarFine dining restaurantSteak house

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