Wildest Restaurant + Bar

Closed now

Neighborhood: El Paseo
Hours: Mon–Tue Closed; Wed–Sun 4 p.m.–9 p.m. (hours change Nov 1)
Checked Oct 2026; confirm with the venue before you go.

Address: 72990 El Paseo, Suite 3, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone Number: (760) 636-0441
Website: wildestrestaurant.com

On El Paseo, Wildest Restaurant + Bar pairs chef-driven casual fine dining with a health-focused Californian approach in Palm Desert. Its chic, warm, eclectic room and award-winning restaurant design create a distinct setting for visitors seeking wild-caught seafood, grass-fed meats, locally sourced produce, and plant-based options.

Ingredient-Forward Californian Cooking

The kitchen builds its menu around wild-caught seafood, grass-fed meats, locally sourced produce, and plant-based choices, with all plant-based meats made in house. Diners single out mushroom “calamari” made from trumpet mushrooms, ahi tuna tartare, vegan paella, and Alaskan halibut with butternut squash ravioli. The coffee-and-donuts dessert is also among the dishes diners mention.

A Room for Dinner and Drinks

Outdoor seating and patio dining offer an open-air option, while a glass-walled private dining room sits inside the wine cellar. The full bar has an expanded wine list, creative cocktails, and sommelier guidance. Live music plays during service. The room can get loud when full, a useful consideration if your group prefers a quieter setting.

Plan Ahead for Service

Brunch, lunch, and dinner are listed, with happy hour available in both the bar and dining room. The restaurant invites guests to book a table, and reviewers use OpenTable for reservations. Dinner service is limited to part of the week, and Wildest is dark several days, so check ahead before planning your visit. Catering is also offered.

Reserve a table when the schedule fits, then choose between patio dining, the lively dining room, or a bar-side visit on El Paseo.