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Wally's Desert Turtle

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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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Ashley Halpern 
7 years ago

Wonderful dining experience! Service and food top notch. Excellent all around! Thank you! 

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Jennifer Ritter Brill 
7 years ago

Celebrated my Moms birthday with 11 close friends and family. Best meal and service ever! Attention to detail was supurb. 

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Thank you fro the amazing review! 

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Kay Peterson 
7 years ago
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Emily Stauber 
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Muriel Pierson 
7 years ago

It is one of my favorite places to dine.Michael & Nicole are great hosts & Stephen is the greatest for planning special parties. The cocktail hour was good food & wine & dinner is always the same....excellent. The cake the chef made for my 80th BD was over the top . 

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Aldo Luciano Benz 
7 years ago

Mr Botello at Wally’s a true tradition for years, always a remarkable and oustanding service that you don’t see to often nowadays . 

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Lorne Grant 
7 years ago

NEW YEARS EVE WAS WONDERFUL!!!..SEABASS WAS COOKED TO PERFECTION....SERVICE WAS GOOD ...DECORATIONS WERE BEAUTIFUL ....SAXAPHONE PLAYER ..PERFECT ...WE WISHED WE HAD STAYED ALL NIGHT ...BUT HAD TO LEAVE ...WE ARE RETURNING CUSTOMERS ...SEE U AGAIN SOON .... 

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Corinne Danbrook-Corbin 
7 years ago

This old school restaurant is always on point . The service is wonderful, the bartender is great and the food is yummy . I always enjoy the Dover sole almondine. It's my guilty pleasure ❤️ 

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Susan Sandoval 
7 years ago

Perfection, I never want to host thanksgiving at home again. 

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How is Wally's Desert Turtle rated?

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

When is Wally's Desert Turtle open?

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

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