Morgan’s in the Desert

La Quinta Signatrue Dining Venue

La Quinta’s Signature Dining Venue

Morgan’s in the Desert showcases contemporary American cuisine inspired by the bounty of the Coachella Valley. We source the region’s top products – and craft them with traditional cooking methods – to bring you deliciously simple and healthy dishes.

Dinner: Tue - Sat: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Dark: Sun & Mon

Bar Lounge: Tue - Sat: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Live Entertainment: Fri & Sat: 6pm - 9:30pm

Dinner

Starters

Morgans Homemade French Loaf

Roasted Garlic Butter, Celtic Sea Salt Butter, Olive Tapenade

Cajun Shrimp

GF

Fava Bean Coulis, Roasted Corn Succotash

Prime Beef Carpaccio

GF

Meyer Lemon Harissa Aioli, Baby Arugula, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Capers

Roasted Curried Cauliflower

GF/V

Miso Hummus, Pickled Cucumber Micro Salad

Dungeness Lump Crab Cake

Citrus Aioli, Baby Rocket Greens, Pickled Red Pearl Onions

Seafood Ice Bar

King Salmon Tartare

Olive Oil, Fresh La Quinta Resort Citrus, Capers, Pickled Cucumber Radish Salad, Sourdough Crostini, Chive Oil

Oyster on the Half Shell

GF

Far Niente Granita, Blood Orange Infused Lemon Oil, Shallot Mignonette

Shrimp Cocktail

GF

Cocktail Sauce, Grilled Lemon

Platinum Seafood Tower

GF

4oz Smoked King Salmon, 5 Oysters, 5 Baja Shrimp, 3 Snow Crab Claws

Soups & Salads

Farmers Market Soup

GF

Inspired by the Bounty of the Coachella Valley

Morgans Wedge Salad

GF

Crispy Lardons, Cherry Heirloom Tomatoes, Point Reyes Blue Cheese Dressing, Date Glaze

Watermelon Salad

GF/VG

Baby Arugula, Spicy Nuts, Mint-Infused Feta Cheese, La Quinta Citrus Vinaigrette

Garden Salad

GF/VG

Baby Arugula, Cherry Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion, Italian Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Lemon Pepper Salad

Romaine Lettuce, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Fermented Black Garlic Lemon Pepper Dressing, Garlic Sourdough Crostini

Composed Dishes

King Salmon

GF

Fava Bean Coulis, Roasted Corn Ragoût

Shrimp Linguine Alla Checca

Heirloom Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Olive Oil, Basil

Pork Chop Milanese

Baby Rocket, Cherry Tomato Micro Salad, Shaved Grana Padano Cheese, Chimichurri

Eggplant Steak

V

Roasted Cabbage Ragoût, Miso-Infused Butter, Crispy Onions

Centennial Classics

Oysters Rockefeller

Tadros Farms Mixed Greens, Creamed Spinach, Herb-Toasted Breadcrumbs

Lyonnaise Salad

Baby Gold Frisée, Poacheded Egg, Crispy Lardons, Sourdough Croutons, Bacon Vinaigrette

Filet Oscar

Pomme Purée, Grilled Asparagus, Dungeness Crab, Tarragon Béarnaise

Baba au Rhum

Warm Sponge, Aged Caribbean Rum Syrup, Chantilly Cream

À La Carte

Grilled 8oz King Salmon

GF

Grilled Achiote Baja Shrimp

GF

8oz USDA Prime Filet Mignon

GF

16oz USDA Prime New York Strip

GF

16oz USDA Prime Ribeye

GF

Grilled Aleppo Gastrique Jidori Half Chicken

GF

Sides

Pomme Purée

GF/VG

Locally Cultivated Mushroom Medley

GF

Sautéed Garlic & Shallots, White Wine

Sautéed Broccolini

GF

Sautéed Haricots Verts

Brown Butter Amandine

Roasted Corn

GF

Black Garlic Dressing, Herbs, Crispy Lardons

Macaroni & Cheese

Enhancements

Point Reyes Blue Cheese

GF

Port Wine Demi-Glace

GF

Peppercorn Sauce

GF

Crispy Lardons

GF

Béarnaise Sauce

GF

Chimichurri

GF
Fresh vegetable salad with colorful beets, radishes, and greens.
Seafood dish featuring grilled octopus, microgreens, and vibrant sauce presentation.
Gourmet dish served at La Quinta Resort & Club, featuring a beautifully plated entrée with colorful.
Delicious lamb chops served with green peas and crispy sweet potato chips at La Quinta Resort & Club.
Delicious grilled steak served with roasted vegetables and balsamic glaze at La Quinta Resort & Club.
Elegant dining at Morgan's in the Desert, featuring gourmet seafood dishes.