Le Paon

Address: 73-399 El Paseo, Suite 200, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone Number: (760) 610-5320
Website: lepaonfrenchcuisine.com

Le Paon presents contemporary French dining with old-world elegance in the heart of El Paseo in Palm Desert. This upstairs, dinner-only restaurant is owned and staffed by the Babai brothers, pairing a modern French menu with a gracious, formal-leaning setting.

Classic French at the Table

Diners cite Dover sole, duck à l’orange, tableside Caesar salad, escargot, and soufflés among the classic French dishes. Executive chef Eddie Babai trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and the Culinary Institute of America. These menu references give a visitor a clear sense of the traditional French preparations that shape the meal.

Piano and Patio Ambience

The room is described as elegant and gracious, with piano music providing the ambience. A second-floor patio offers an outdoor alternative that avoids the sidewalk road noise of other El Paseo terraces. Inside, a full bar and lounge complement the dining room, with a wine list spanning Italy, Germany, France, and California.

A Thoughtful Dinner Plan

Reservations are taken by phone and are advisable for this formal-leaning room. Valet parking and an elevator are behind the restaurant, helpful details for an upstairs dinner. Service is offered several evenings a week, and there is an early-evening Happy Nights period, so checking the restaurant directly is sensible when choosing your evening.

Choose Le Paon for a composed Palm Desert French dinner where classic dishes, piano music, and a quieter upstairs patio frame the occasion.