Mélange Restaurant & Bar at the Chateau Lake La Quinta

4.1 (1435)

$30 and under

French

78-120 Caleo Bay, La Quinta, CA 92253

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Mélange Restaurant & Bar at the Chateau Lake La Quinta

4.1

$30 and under

French

La Quinta

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2 people

9 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Great for scenic views

The only lakeside dining in the greater Palm Springs area, Mélange, located in the luxury boutique hotel, the Chateau at Lake La Quinta, offers exquisitely prepared food using only the finest ingredients procured from small California family farms. Classic dishes prepared with a contemporary flair with lighter more flavorful sauces infused with fresh herbs, grown in the herb garden at the Chateau, Mélange offers modern cuisine for those who enjoy eating and living well. A remarkable new desert experience!

Reservations Recommended

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, American, Continental
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–20:00
Contact
(760) 564-7332
Website
https://www.thechateaulakelaquinta.com/dining.html
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Omar Pena
Private party facilities
We are able to accommodate private parties from intimate groups of 40 to gala events up to 150 guests! We provide in-house all catering services.When you're ready to book your next event, please call us directly at 760-564-7332

Location
78-120 Caleo Bay, La Quinta, CA 92253
Area
La Quinta
Cross street
Ave 47 & 48
Parking Details
Valet parking available Friday and Saturday nights. Self parking available across the street at the medical center.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Mélange Restaurant & Bar at the Chateau Lake La Quinta.

4.1

(1435)

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Mélange Restaurant & Bar at Chateau Lake La Quinta offers a charming lakeside ambiance, with "stunning views" that make dining a true pleasure. Guests highlight the "beautiful location" and "fantastic" remodel. While the menu changes have been noted, the "friendly staff" and "delicious food" ensure a memorable experience.

1,435 Reviews

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William
San Diego7 reviews
2.0
Dined on 31 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
10/31/26 This was not our first, but will be our last time going to Melange for dinner. Unfortunately, as has happened twice with us before, they have a problem keeping the cooks/chefs. The online menu, from which we decided to go to Melange, was not the same menu when we arrived (new cook, new menu) , so had to order food that we were not all that familiar with. Turns out, the food was not good for various reasons, namely taste and texture (medium rare was raw.) The drink that my lady friend ordered was not the drink she received nor was it's replacement. The Cosmo was more like a bad, stale lemon drop. The wine I ordered was equally bad, perhaps having been left in a previously opened bottle too long, resulting in a flat out stale and blah taste. The flies were pesty although what can be done about that, right? Finally and best of all was the politeness of our server. Oh yes, the water was good.
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Shawn
Los Angeles27 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. The surroundings great!. The service was less than great. There was only 1 server to be seen. There was a large party plus only 3 other tables. We waited a long time for our food but when we ordered dessert we were still waiting 25 minutes later. We just asked for the check and left. Very poor service that day but we will try again.
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Ellen Gold
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities6 reviews
3.0
Dined on 18 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely spot for dining. The place is loaded with charm and having a water view in the desert is a treat! I would like to see this place offer a french inspired menu.
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Rachel
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful! The staff is fantastic and everything presented and prepared beautifully.
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Cathy
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to dine at Melange—from the menu to the ambience, the delicious food and outstanding service…..Melange never disappoints with stunning views and overall wonderful dining experience—we’ll be back!
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David Gold
Atlanta8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific experience. We appreciated the care Bridget took to make our time there relaxing and enjoyable
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Jenn
Las Vegas1 review
4.0
Dined on 11 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was great-nice atmosphere- only issue was the menu. The menu online had lots of options but when we arrived we were told they recently changed the menu and there were only 4 main course options. The food was very flavorful- just limited options
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Julie Gold
Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 11 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The new remodel turned out fantastic! Unfortunately, the new menu is not good. We ordered three items unfortunately they had no flavor. The pigs in the blanket was very bizarre and had no flavor. This is one of our favorite restaurants because of the ambience and we will definitely come back but hope that they mix up the menu a bit.
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Richard Gold
Los Angeles4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 10 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Disappointed that the brunch menu was much different from the website with many of the most interesting items not on the actual menu. The service was painfully slow even though the place was empty and some of the orders were not prepared as requested. Not likely to return, at least for weekend brunch.
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Paul
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding as usual! We will be back! Robert is excellent!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, American, Continental
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–20:00
Contact
(760) 564-7332
Website
https://www.thechateaulakelaquinta.com/dining.html
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Omar Pena
Private party facilities
We are able to accommodate private parties from intimate groups of 40 to gala events up to 150 guests! We provide in-house all catering services.When you're ready to book your next event, please call us directly at 760-564-7332

Location
78-120 Caleo Bay, La Quinta, CA 92253
Area
La Quinta
Cross street
Ave 47 & 48
Parking Details
Valet parking available Friday and Saturday nights. Self parking available across the street at the medical center.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Mélange often sees its busiest moments at brunch, guests report a particularly full Saturday brunch, and during the 3–5 pm happy hour, which many reviewers call popular. By contrast, several guests describe late dinner reservations (and some Friday evenings) as very quiet, with the patio nearly to themselves.

Yes, Mélange's lakeside patio, twinkling lights and several guests' anniversary and romantic-dinner mentions make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

Smart casual is the guide, aim for polished, relaxed attire that suits a lakeside dinner or a special occasion.

For a relaxed lakeside visit, weekend brunch is ideal (Sat–Sun, 10:00 am–2:00 pm), and their weekday–weekend happy hour (Wed–Sun, 3:00–5:00 pm) is popular for drinks and small plates.

Yes, the lakeside patio is dog-friendly and guests report bringing their dogs to enjoy drinks and dinner outdoors.

Mélange feels enchanting and intimate, a lakeside patio strung with lights and fire pits creates a romantic, evening vibe, while the indoor dining offers cozy touches like a fireplace and large windows for lake views.

Weekends are best for brunch, Saturday and Sunday brunch (10:00 am–2:00 pm) is a guest favorite.

Brunch: Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm; Happy Hour: Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm; Dinner: Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm.

Brunch portions can be generous, for example, the Mezza Platter is described by a guest as "big enough to be shareable, " and several reviewers praise the brunch offerings.

Yes, families bring children for weekend brunch and diners say they’ll return when their kids are in town, so Mélange is a welcoming spot for family visits.

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Mélange Restaurant & Bar at the Chateau Lake La Quinta

4.1

$30 and under

French

La Quinta

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2 people

9 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

Mélange Restaurant & Bar at the Chateau Lake La Quinta

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Mélange Restaurant & Bar at the Chateau Lake La Quinta

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