CJ's Diner - Carta

Chef Tanya's Kitchen

➤ 72695 CA-111 Ste A6, Palm Desert, California, USA, 92260, United States

Carta • Pizza • Kitchen • American • Delivery

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"**ORDERED ITEM:** Modern Hippie Veggie (with added seitan) **TASTE:** First of all, if you take a quick look at some Yelp photos, you'll see how visually appealing this sandwich is, and mine looked exactly like that. But it’s not just about looks; it tastes amazing and has a wonderful texture as well. The sandwich features crack cheese, avocado, gomasio (a sesame and sea salt blend), tomato, jicama, shredded carrot, cucumber, purple pickled cabbage, fresh lettuce, and mayo on country levain bread. I opted to add seitan for extra protein. There’s a ton of ingredients packed into this sandwich, but everything comes together beautifully, resulting in a truly fantastic meal. The vegetables were all incredibly fresh and crisp, making the sandwich feel refreshing. In terms of flavor, the crack cheese has a tangy note similar to hummus. The sweetness from the carrots, the light pickling of the cabbage, the heartiness of the seitan, and the nuttiness from the gomasio blend harmoniously to create a delicious bite. I could easily eat this sandwich several times a week without any guilt. The levain bread has a nice sourdough vibe, just so you know. It’s also generously sized, making it shareable for two if you’re not too hungry. **SERVICE:** The cashier who took my order was friendly and had a positive attitude, which always makes the food taste better. You simply place your order at the register, and they bring the food to your table. I arrived about 30 minutes after they opened (11 AM) on Saturday of Labor Day weekend, and I was able to walk right in, order, and sit down without waiting. However, it did get busy shortly after, and by the time I finished my meal, there was someone waiting for my table. **LOCATION & PARKING:** This might be as helpful as a..."

Ristorante Mamma Gina

➤ 73-705 El Paseo Palm Desert, CA 92260, 92260-4275, United States

Carta • Wine • Fish • Meat • Pasta

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"Hice una reserva para las 7:30. Era el cumpleaños de mi hijo. También nos alojamos en el River Crab Hotel. Nos sentamos a las 7:45 am. A las 8:05 a.m. nadie había venido a nuestra mesa. Tuve que pedir agua ya las 8:15 un niño nos trajo agua y dijo que enviaría una camarera. 8:30 ninguna camarera se levantó y le pidió a la anfitriona que enviara una camarera por favor. 8:40 nadie todavía. Cada mesera distribuyó la mesa como si no estuviéramos allí. Estaba tan molesto que nos levantamos y salimos del restaurante y nos fuimos a otro lugar. Éramos cuatro y el cumpleaños de mi hijo estaba totalmente arruinado. Nunca en mi vida me habían tratado tan mal en un restaurante. Me aseguraré de contarles a mis amigos sobre el terrible servicio que recibimos. NO disculpas por este tipo de servicio !!!!!!!!!"

Mamma Gina

➤ 73705 El PaseoCA 92260, Palm Desert, United States

Carta • Pasta • Italian • Chicken • Mediterranean

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"Outstanding service and food. Both owners came by our table and made sure everything was to our liking and the wait staff could not have been more attentive. The food was superb. This will be our go to restaurant in Palm Desert whenever we are there"

Mastro's Steakhouse

➤ 73405 El PaseoSuite 120, Palm Desert, United States Of America, 92260

Carta • Full • Wine • Steak • American

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"The singer was amazing was the hilite of our evening. I came with 3 friends that have never been to Mastros- we ordered the shucked raw oysters to start I have never been to any restaurant that didn’t cut the oyster from the shell!!! We had to cut it with our knives pick the shells out of our mouths… horrible! It was like eating egg shells. I asked the server if this is normal (as it’s very strange) she said no- that’s not normal she’ll mention it to the chef… nothing was ever done or mentioned again to us. When we got the bill, we waited over 40minutes for anyone to come back to us… we finally waived down another server she started to process our bill. Our server finally came back apologized saying she got stuck downstairs (whatever that means). We ended up being there for almost 4hrs!!!! I’ve been to Mastros several times never had such bad service… sadly my friends won’t likely come back."

Cork Tree

➤ 74950 Country Club Dr.CA 92260, Palm Desert, United States

Carta • Steak • Seafood • American • Bar-lounge

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"After selecting alternative dishes, the troubles continued when the restaurant failed to remove the duck from our bill, leading to an incorrect charge of $40. When we brought it to their attention, the resolution process was anything but smooth. They informed us that the refund would take 2 to 3 days to process, and, without prior notice, they recharged us the correct amount, which totaled almost $400. It was clear that Cork Tree Restaurant does not focus on providing exceptional dining experiences or catering to special celebrations. Instead, it seems to attract patrons who are willing to spend large sums on a single meal. In contrast, our visit to Cliffside was a delight—outstanding food, impeccable service, and a lovely atmosphere, all at a surprisingly lower price point. The differences between our experiences at Cork Tree and Cliffside underscored the importance of attentive customer service and quality dining. Cork Tree’s attempts to make amends, which included offering a gift card or voiding our bill, felt insufficient once the damage to our honeymoon experience had been done. As retail store managers ourselves, we understand customer service standards and that mistakes can occur. We’re not ones to make unreasonable complaints; we've dealt with our fair share of difficult customers. However, the series of errors at Cork Tree resulted in a significant amount being held on our account during our honeymoon, without any prior notice or a clear resolution. In conclusion, if you're in search of a remarkable dining experience, you might want to consider places like Cliffside, which prioritize exceptional service and high-quality cuisine without the steep prices associated with Cork Tree Restaurant."