Upcoming Events
Fashion Show Fridays
Fashion Show Fridays are back starting December 5th at Wally’s! Enjoy an elegant afternoon of fashion and fine dining as you indulge in a delicious lunch while previewing the latest styles. Gather your friends and make it a chic afternoon to remember.
Ontiveros Ranch, Santa Barbara | Wine Dinner
Ontiveros Ranch Native9 Wine Dinner | December 18th, 2025 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine wine and culinary delight at Wally's Desert Turtle, featuring the illustrious wines of Rancho Ontiveros.
Step into history as James Ontiveros, the ninth generation custodian of Alta California Ontiveros' legacy, presents wines cultivated from the very soil his family has tended since 1781. Each bottle tells a tale of resilience, embodying the enduring spirit of the land and its stewards.
Named among the Top 100 Wineries in the World by Wine and Spirits, Rancho Ontiveros crafts limited batches of Best In Class Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay, each bearing the hallmark of excellence.
Adding to the evening's allure is the presence of Wesley Hagen, a luminary in the world of winemaking. Renowned for his expertise, Wesley has been hailed as one of the 100 Most Influential Winemakers in the United States by the Wall Street Journal and Decanter. With two decades of experience at Clos Pepe Vineyards and Estate Wines, and extensive leadership roles within the Santa Barbara County Vintners and Santa Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance, Wesley brings unparalleled insight and passion to the table.
Not just a vintner, Wesley is a respected wine writer whose work has graced the pages of esteemed publications such as the L.A. Times Magazine, Sommelier Journal, and Wine Spectator. His captivating storytelling and profound knowledge of wine history have earned him multiple nominations for a TED-talk on the subject.
Indulge your senses and elevate your appreciation for the art of winemaking with Rancho Ontiveros and Wesley Hagen at Wally's Desert Turtle. Join us for an evening of discovery, where every sip unveils a new chapter in the rich narrative of California's winemaking heritage.
4-Course Menu
Alta Maria Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Santa Barbara County
Amuse-Bouche of Poached Pear and Goat Cheese
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Rancho Vinedo 'Dona Martina' Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley 2019
Cowboy Crab Cake and Fennel Slaw with Dijon Remoulade
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Native9 'Rancho Ontiveros' Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley 2019
Loch Duart Salmon, Farro, Celery Root, Shitake Mushroom, Miso Dashi
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Ontiveros Ranch 'Cañada de Los Pinos' Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Braised Beef Short Rib, Turnip, Red Beet Puree, Glazed Carrot and Cranberry Reduction
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Dessert
Mini Chocolate Lava Cake
Christmas Eve at Wally's
Join us for an elegant Christmas Eve Dinner at Wally’s Desert Turtle, beginning at 3:00 PM. Celebrate the holiday with a specially curated prix fixe Christmas Eve menu, thoughtfully crafted by our culinary team to highlight seasonal flavors and elevated dining in the heart of Rancho Mirage.
A Turkey Dinner will be available for children, making this a perfect family-friendly holiday experience. Please note that à la carte options will not be available on Christmas Eve to ensure the finest service and quality.
To secure your reservation, a $15 per person cancellation fee will apply without 48 hours notice. We encourage guests to reserve early, as Christmas Eve dining in the Palm Springs area books quickly.
Christmas Day at Wally's
Celebrate Christmas Day in Rancho Mirage with an elegant holiday dining experience at Wally’s Desert Turtle. Beginning at 1:00 PM, we will be serving the same beautifully curated prix fixe Christmas menu featured on Christmas Eve, showcasing seasonal flavors and elevated dishes such as Parsnip & Celery Root Bisque, Baby Wedge Salad, Roasted Diestel Farm Turkey, Scottish Salmon, Slow Braised Short Ribs, and festive desserts like Christmas Spice Cake and Chocolate Lava Cake Christmas Eve and Day Menu 2025.
This unforgettable Christmas Day dinner is perfect for families, couples, and holiday visitors looking to enjoy one of the finest dining experiences in the Greater Palm Springs area. A Turkey Dinner will be available for children.
To secure your reservation, a $15 per person cancellation fee will apply without 48 hours notice. Christmas Day dining at Wally’s fills quickly—reserve your table early to enjoy a warm, festive holiday celebration.
New Years Weekend Champagne Flight
New Years Weekend Champagne Flight
Jan 1 - Jan 4, 2026 during Dinner Service
We are offering a special Champagne flight of 4 wines from our Cellar and an Amuse Bouche Pairing.
This is a dinner l'apéro / aperitivo available as a menu option to everyone dining with us limited to these dates of the New Year.
Wally's is looking forward to sharing the following selections from Artisanal Grower Producers and Special Club Champagnes next to Luxury Icons.
Champagne Flight of 4 $60
Bruno Paillard, Extra Brut
Charles Orban Grower, Brut
Nomine Renard, Special Club 2017
Domaine Moutard, Brut Rose
Dom Perignon 2013 Specials
By the Glass $90
Bottle $360
John Wayne Estate, Calistoga
Curated by Award Winning Sommelier and Chef Blair Roche. Bespoke menus based on regional cuisine and wine pairings, accompanied by purchasing opportunities, guest speakers, prize drawings, and entertainment!
More info coming soon.
Dunham Cellars, Walla Walla
Curated by Award Winning Sommelier and Chef Blair Roche. Bespoke menus based on regional cuisine and wine pairings, accompanied by purchasing opportunities, guest speakers, prize drawings, and entertainment!
More info coming soon.
Provence, featuring Chateau La Coste
Curated by Award Winning Sommelier and Chef Blair Roche. Bespoke menus based on regional cuisine and wine pairings, accompanied by purchasing opportunities, guest speakers, prize drawings, and entertainment!
More info coming soon.
Chappellet, Napa
Curated by Award Winning Sommelier and Chef Blair Roche. Bespoke menus based on regional cuisine and wine pairings, accompanied by purchasing opportunities, guest speakers, prize drawings, and entertainment!
More info coming soon.
Mondavi Family Estate, Napa
Curated by Award Winning Sommelier and Chef Blair Roche. Bespoke menus based on regional cuisine and wine pairings, accompanied by purchasing opportunities, guest speakers, prize drawings, and entertainment!
More info coming soon.
Thanksgiving Day at Wally's
Wally's Desert Turtle has a special Thanksgiving four-course preset menu available starting at 1 PM for $85 per person, with a children's turkey dinner option for guests aged 12 and under at $35. Additional entrée enhancements are available, beginning at $100 per person. A 48-hour cancellation notice is required to avoid a $15 per person fee, and no a la carte options will be offered on Thanksgiving.
Opening Day at Wally's
Opening Day at Wally’s Desert Turtle
The doors are open and the wait is over! Step into the timeless elegance of Wally’s Desert Turtle as we welcome guests back for another unforgettable season of fine dining, exceptional wines, and warm hospitality. Join us in celebrating the return of Palm Desert’s iconic dining experience where every bite is a masterpiece and every evening feels like an occasion.
Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week
Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week
Wally’s Desert Turtle is excited to be participating in Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week. The perfect opportunity to savor the start of summer with options including prix fixe menus and exclusive special offers only available during Restaurant Week. This annual event returns May 30 - June 8, 2025, offering residents and visitors 10 days of exquisite dining experiences. Book your reservations today!
Pre-Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Pre-Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea, Supporting Shay’s Warriors
Champagne High Tea in Honor of Nicole Botello and Aileen Alvarez. Join us for a Pre-Mother’s Day experience honoring the unbreakable bond of Mothers and daughters celebrating the gift of life. Starting at high Noon step back in time to be steeped in elegance and sweetness. Enjoy fashion pop ups from J McLaughlin, and LaDiDa Jewelry. Delight in delicious baked goods, tea sandwiches, sweet treats, bubbly, and live music. There will be no refunds for this event. All proceeds from this experience will benefit local attendees of the “I AM HOPE Survivors Reset Retreat," produced by Shay’s Warriors life after cancer.
Sponsorship Opportunities
As a valued sponsor, your support will provide hope and resources to those who need it most. With tiered sponsorship opportunities—from Platinum, Elite, Diamond, and Sparkle Sponsor Levels—your brand will receive premium exposure through event signage, press mentions, dedicated social media recognition, and marketing materials. Top-tier sponsors will also have the unique opportunity to address attendees at the event.
Your partnership makes a difference. Help us honor strength, celebrate life, and make an impact.
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Sponsor - $10,000
1 Table for eight for Mother's Day Tea
Mention in the TEA press releases
Special mention at the TEA
Special mention at the I AM HOPE Retreat
Logo displayed on TEA event signage and retreat signage
Logo displayed on all TEA and RETREAT advertising and marketing materials
Logo displayed on TEA webpage with hyperlink to website for 1 year
4 Dedicated posts on SWLAC's Facebook and IG pages
Thank you mention up in SWLAC e-Blast
Opportunity to address the group at the TEA
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Sponsor - $7500
Five Tickets to Mother's Day Tea
Logo displayed on TEA signage
Name displayed on TEA webpage
Special mention at the TEA and RETREAT
Logo displayed on TEA signage and RETREAT
Logo displayed on all TEA advertising and marketing materials
Logo displayed on TEA webpage with hyperlink to website
2 Dedicated posts on SWLAC's Facebook and IG pages
Thank you mention up in SWLAC e-Blast
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Sponsor - $5000
Four Tickets to the Mother's Day Tea
Logo displayed on TEA signage
Logo displayed on all TEA advertising and marketing materials
Logo displayed on TEA webpage
1 Dedicated post on SWLAC's Facebook and IG pages
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Sponsor a Survivor - $2500
Two tickets to Mother's Day Tea
Logo displayed on TEA signage
Name displayed on TEA webpage
1 dedicated group post on SWLAC's Facebook and IG pages
Contact Madalyn Botello | Wally’s Desert Turtle
760-835-0286
Beneficiary
Current Sponsors
In Honor of
Nicole Botello & Aileen Alvarez
Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival - Sunday
Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival
Experience the exquisite flavors of Wally's Desert Turtle at the Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival! Join us on Saturday and Sunday as we showcase our signature dishes, expertly crafted with the finest ingredients. Indulge in a culinary experience that highlights the elegance and innovation of Wally’s, a premier dining destination in the Coachella Valley. Don’t miss this opportunity to savor gourmet flavors and connect with fellow food enthusiasts. Visit us at the festival and taste the best of Wally’s Desert Turtle!
Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival - Saturday
Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival
Experience the exquisite flavors of Wally's Desert Turtle at the Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival! Join us on Saturday and Sunday as we showcase our signature dishes, expertly crafted with the finest ingredients. Indulge in a culinary experience that highlights the elegance and innovation of Wally’s, a premier dining destination in the Coachella Valley. Don’t miss this opportunity to savor gourmet flavors and connect with fellow food enthusiasts. Visit us at the festival and taste the best of Wally’s Desert Turtle!
Rombauer & Wally’s Classics Wine Dinner
Rombauer & Wally’s Classics Wine Dinner
March 13th 2025 5:30-8:30pm
With Values that align to Wally’s Desert Turtle, Rombauer winery is known for its high-quality, family-style hospitality, and a commitment to sharing the Joy of Food & Wine with the world.
Hosted by Rombauer’s Mike Otto.
The 4 - course Menu will be Wally’s Classics reimagined by Chef Jose Valdez in a contemporary presentation, featuring Rombauer Wines:
Chardonnay, Carneros 2023
Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands 2023
Zinfandel, El Dorado 2022
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021
*Menu subject to change
$199 per person including all service and tax.
Taste of Tennis Indian Wells
Party with the Pros at Taste of Tennis with Wally’s Desert Turtle
Yellowstone 1883 Wine Dinner
Yellowstone 1883 Wine Dinner, featuring performances by Grammy nominated country singer Moses Rangel
Yellowstone Creator Taylor Sheridan, Producer David Glasser and Fairwinds Estate Winery – in association with artist/actor Tim McGraw – have established an exclusive wine brand & club, 1883 Reserve Napa Valley, that celebrates the land and culture of the Yellowstone series.
1883 Reserve Napa Valley draws inspiration from the land that Yellowstone Ranch is built on … its bedrock, its grassland and its mountainscape. True to Yellowstone series episodes, the wine club celebrates ranch life with its commitment to good stewardship, management and protection of the land and its ecosystem.
Join us for a storied evening showcasing the Red, White, and Sparkling wines in conjunction with Season Five of Yellowstone. Please bring your appetite for this Ranch Themed cuisine.
Moses Rangel, is an American Indian out of Houston. Moses is a Grammy nominated country singer that was mentored by Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard and toured with George Strait and has opened for Garth Brooks. We will be pairing acoustic country music with courses and wines along with stories of Yellowstone.
Limited Exclusive Seating for 40 guests, so book now!
$200 All Tax and Service included
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Valentine’s Day at Wally’s
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable fine dining experience at Wally’s Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage. Indulge in an exquisite romantic dinner featuring elegant cuisine, exceptional wines, and a luxurious ambiance perfect for a night of love and indulgence. Whether you’re toasting with champagne or savoring a decadent dessert, Wally’s offers the ultimate Valentine’s Day dining experience in the Coachella Valley. Reserve your table now for an evening of romance, gourmet dining, and timeless elegance.
$95 - $115 per person, plus service and tax. 48 hours notice for cancellations to avoid a charge of $15 per person.
Domaine Carneros by Taittinger - Wine Dinner with Zak Miller
Domaine Carneros by Taittinger- The versatility of dining with sparkling wine, with Winemaker Zak Miller
Taittinger's Domaine Carneros wines will showcase their complexity and range in a meal fit for a Queen and King. Experience the versatility of sparkling wine in this Wine Dinner highlighting the versatility of Champagne style wines with our Wally’s Modern California cuisine. This limited-edition menu will feature elements of our classic menu with some contemporary twists across a savory and sweet experience.
Estate Brut Cuvee 2021
Brut Rose NV
Le Reve Blanc de Blanc 2016
Demi Sec 2021
Hosted in partnership with Zak Miller, Winemaker of Domaine Carneros and curated by Wally's Chef Sommelier Blair Roche.
$175 Service and Tax Included
Wally’s New Year’s Eve Gala
Wally’s New Year’s Eve Gala
Ring in 2025 at Wally’s New Year’s Eve Gala! Enjoy an extraordinary evening featuring a lavish five-course meal, live entertainment from a vibrant four-piece band, and a dance floor ready to keep the celebration alive. Toast to the New Year with a complimentary glass of champagne at midnight. Please provide 72 hours' notice for any changes or cancellations to avoid a $100 per person charge. Reserve your spot today and make this New Year’s Eve an unforgettable celebration!
$235 per person
New Year's Eve - Early Dining
Celebrate New Year’s Eve - Early Dining At Wally’s
Join us for a special prix fixe menu this New Year’s Eve at Wally’s! The early seating begins at 5:00 PM and features a decadent three-course meal curated by our talented Chef Alan Lopez. Whether you’re starting your celebrations early or savoring a relaxed evening, this exceptional dining experience is the perfect way to welcome 2025. Please note that a 48-hour notice is required for cancellations or party changes to avoid a $15 per person charge. Reserve your table today and ring in the New Year with style and flavor!
$110 per person
Bubble Lounge
Join us at the Bubble Lounge at Wally’s!
A week long tasting experience of Champagne and Cocktails in the all new Turtle Den. This is a wine salon tasting style event where you will experience Artisanal Grower Producers and Special Club Champagnes next to Luxury Icons. Drop in for 20 minutes before Dinner, or sit back and relax while being hosted by our Sommelier and Wine Dinner Series Chef, Blair Roche.
The lounge will be open during specified operating hours ensuring a social pre-dinner affair. Pricing details vary based on selections you choose during your experience. Please note that transferring tabs from the lounge to the dining room is not available. The menu is only available in the Turtle Den, and not in the Main Bar or Dining Room.
Dec 26th 2024 - Jan 4th 2025 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Not availbale December 31st.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
Wally's welcomes you and your family to join us this Christmas Day starting at 1pm. We will be featuring a special preset menu, half portions will be available for children. Unless we receive 48 hours notice, there will be a cancellation fee of $15 per person. No a la carte options will be available.
Christmas Eve at Wally's
Christmas Eve at Wally’s
Join us for a special Christmas Eve dinner starting at 3:00 pm. We will be serving a special preset menu, half portions will be available for children. Unless we receive 48 hours notice, there will be a cancellation fee of $15 per person. A la carte options will not be available.
Thanksgiving Day at Wally's
Wally's Desert Turtle has a special Thanksgiving four-course preset menu available starting at 1 PM for $85 per person, with a children's turkey dinner option for guests aged 12 and under at $35. Additional entrée enhancements are available, beginning at $100 per person. A 48-hour cancellation notice is required to avoid a $15 per person fee, and no a la carte options will be offered on Thanksgiving.