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Take your seat at this swanky, Steve Chase\u2013designed restaurant, and don\u2019t expect to be handed a menu right away. At Wally\u2019s Desert Turtle<\/a>, you\u2019re invited to ease into the evening. Sip a top-shelf martini, enjoy the ambiance, and savor meaningful conversation. Here, time slows down.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe aim to create an experience,\u201d says third-generation owner Madalyn Botello, who grew up in the Rancho Mirage institution founded by her grandfather, Wally Botello, in 1978. Madalyn brings a fresh perspective while honoring decades of tradition. Her thoughtful additions \u2014 from curated boutique wines to lively nightly entertainment \u2014 have infused new energy into the beloved destination. <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.palmspringslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PS_Life_Wallys_2025_0375-cc.jpg” title_text=”PS_Life_Wallys_2025_0375 cc” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”891ded8d-bfb6-4883-9783-3a50da9dba2e” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

French onion soup with Gruy\u00e8re cheese gratin\u00e9e.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.palmspringslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PS_Life_Wallys_2025_0252-cc.jpg” title_text=”PS_Life_Wallys_2025_0252 cc” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”891ded8d-bfb6-4883-9783-3a50da9dba2e” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

Fresh salads and hearty yet light entr\u00e9es, like the Icelandic pan-seared salmon, pair well with wine.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.palmspringslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PS_Life_Wallys_2025_0375-cc-crop.jpg” title_text=”PS_Life_Wallys_2025_0375-cc-crop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”891ded8d-bfb6-4883-9783-3a50da9dba2e” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

Finish your meal with fresh-baked and airy souffl\u00e9s.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

One of her standout touches, the Sahara Lounge, reimagines happy hour. Guests enjoy drink specials and a menu of elevated bar bites, available exclusively in this stylish, laid-back space. Happy hour lasts all night at the Sahara Lounge for guests seeking something light and casual.<\/span><\/p>\n

The heart of Wally\u2019s remains unchanged: a commitment to impeccable formal service and elegant California cuisine that has inspired loyalty across generations. Classic dishes like Dover sole, Chilean sea bass, and Colorado rack of lamb are complemented by decadent desserts \u2014 including Wally\u2019s signature souffl\u00e9s. For those with a taste for luxury, the Golden Osetra caviar service is a showstopping indulgence in itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wally\u2019s Desert Turtle isn\u2019t just a fine-dining restaurant \u2014 it\u2019s a piece of living history, woven with decades of family tradition, hospitality, and memories. Madalyn and her team welcome guests like family, ensuring that each visit feels like a step back into a more graceful, glamorous era.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.palmspringslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PS_Life_Wallys_2025_0221-cc.jpg” title_text=”PS_Life_Wallys_2025_0221 cc” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”891ded8d-bfb6-4883-9783-3a50da9dba2e” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

Third-generation owner Madalyn Botello took the restaurant over from her father in 2020.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.palmspringslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PS_Life_Wallys_2025_0025-cc.jpg” title_text=”PS_Life_Wallys_2025_0025 cc” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”891ded8d-bfb6-4883-9783-3a50da9dba2e” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

Live music accompanies happy hour every week.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

Wally\u2019s Desert Turtle<\/span><\/h3>\n

<\/span>71775 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage
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