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Wally's Desert Turtle

4.7

About this business

Specialties Wally's is known for our Imported Dover Sole, however, we have nightly Chef's Specials created by Executive Chef, Richard E. Pelz. History Established in 1978. Wally's Desert Turtle in Rancho Mirage, CA was est in 1978 by Wally Botello, the founder of the Velvet Turtle chain. Now owned and operated by his Son, Michael, Wally's continues to carry on the family business, offering fantastic food, and great service. Meet the Business Owner Michael B. Business Owner Michael's father, Wally Botello, started The Velvet ... read more

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71775 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Tyler Kruse 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Great atmosphere. Absolutely love my yearly visit with the friends and family. 

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Dorothy Cardinalli 
6 years ago

Good food, excellant service, beautiful atmosphere What more could you want? . Wonderful place forthat special event. 

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Joycelyn Chi Fawaz 
6 years ago

My parents used to take me to Wally’s when I was little, and I had not been back for many years. On a wave of nostalgia I wanted to take my husband for our anniversary, and boy, it did not disappoint: The ambience, servers (Ginny, in particular) and host were delightful, the food divine. It was so good we returned the next night with our friends. Thank you Wally’s for exceeding my childhood memories - we will be back! 

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Andy Poynter 
6 years ago

We are part time Residents of the Desert. Live in Australia and travel a lot. One complaint we have always had is that the area is a wasteland for good restaurants. Last night some friends wanted to take us out to farewell us and promised we would not be disappointed. They were right. Wally’s was wonderful. Great food and service plus that oh so lacking today.......personal interaction. The owner Michael is very special but all his staff were also great. Michael you will be seeing a lot more of us when we are back November a... read more

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Aulora Salas 
6 years ago

Service was awesome. Food was awesome. Can’t wait to go back. One of the best restaurant week meals we have had in the desert. 

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Jim Miller 
6 years ago

Without a doubt, the best dinner place in the Desert 

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Michael McCabe 
6 years ago
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Tony Tomas 
6 years ago

For 36 years I go to Walls Desert Turtle 🐢 it was my first Restaurant that i went with My Brother in law and my sister in law 36 years it was very good and continue very Excellent I recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟⭐️ 

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Tami Toste 
7 years ago

We had a wonderful dining experience at Wally’s. Service and food were excellent. We started with a special appetizer made with eggplant to share and had duck and filet for entrees both prepared perfectly. Finished with a signature soufflé. Awesome 😍 

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Wally's Desert Turtle has a 4.7 star rating with 526 reviews. 

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Wally's Desert Turtle is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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