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
Wednesday – Sunday
5:30pm – 9pm
Bar
Wednesday – Sunday
5pm – 10pm
Dinner
Wednesday – Sunday
5:30pm – 9pm
Bar
Wednesday – Sunday
5pm – 10pm
Menus
- Dinner Menu
- Dessert Menu
Starters
WATERMELON GAZPACHO pb/gf
Compressed Watermelon with Sumac & Yuzu, Cucumber & Micro Mint Salad
LEMON PEPPER SALAD vg
Little Gem Lettuce, Lemon Pepper Dressing, Fresh-Grated Parmesan, Garlic Sourdough Crostini
GRILLED WATERMELON SALAD gf
Baby Arugula, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Roasted Pistachios, Feta Cheese, Mint
BURRATA SALAD gf
Fresh Basil Pesto, Heirloom Tomato, Baby Arugula Spring Mix, Parmesan Crisp
BEEF CARPACCIO
Baby Arugula, Crispy Artichoke, Onion Marmalade, Parmesan Aioli
CURRY CAULIFLOWER pb/gf
Seasoned Curry Chai Tea Roasted Cauliflower, Vegan Shallot Aioli, Pickled Red Pearl Onion
SPANISH OCTOPUS
Confit Potato Salad, Kalamata Olives, Toasted Almonds, Chorizo Romesco Sauce
Composed Dishes
CHILEAN SEA BASS gf
Lemon Grass Infused Forbidden Rice, Charred Endive, Asparagus, Lemon & Dill Aioli
JIDORI CHICKEN
Roasted Pepper Velouté, Summer Jardinière, Fresno Chilli Butter, Anchovy Gremolata
MUSHROOM SPINACH RAVIOLI pb
Seared Tiny Seasonal Vegetables, Pea-Mint Purée, Corn Sauce, Vegan Parm
MISO GLAZED PORK CHOP gf
Brussels Sprouts & Snow Pea Ragu, Crispy Pork Belly, Miso Glaze
BRAISED SHORT RIB
Coachella Valley Creamed Corn, Potato Purée, Red Wine Barbecue Demi, Crispy Tobacco Onions
A La Carte - Land
8oz USDA FILET MIGNON gf
14oz USDA NEW YORK STRIP gf
16oz USDA RIB EYE gf
A La Carte - Sea
GRILLED FAROE ISLAND SALMON gf
GRILLED BAJA SHRIMP GF
Sides
CREAMED SPINACH vg
GINGER CORN vg
SUMMER VEGETABLES vg/gf
WHIPPED POTATOES vg/gf
FRENCH FRIES pb/gf
Choice of Sea Salt, Parmesan or White Truffle
EMMENTAL MAC & CHEESE
GRILLED ASPARAGUS gf
Enhancements
POINT REYES BLUE CHEESE CRUST gf
PORT WINE DEMI GLACE gf
CANDIED BACON
BEURRE BLAC
BEARNAISE
Finale
COACHELLA CITRUS
Coachella Citrus Curd, Italian Meringue, Key Lime Gel, Key Lime Zest, Orange Sable Cookie
TIRAMISU BOMB
Hazelnut Insfused Mascarpone Cheese, Chocolate Espresso Center
WHITE CHOCOLATE CRÈME BRÛLÉE
Champagne, Strawberry Coulis, Marigold Micro Flowers, Mint
ICE CREAM AND SORBET SELECTIONS
Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Creams or Lemon Sorbet with Berries
COCONUT BRIOCHE PUDDING
Brioche Bread, Coconut Pudding, Vanilla Ice Cream
Post Dinner Cocktails
KEY LIME PIE
Absolute Vanilla Vodka, Key Lime Juice, Cream Served with a Graham Cracker Rim
THIN MINT
Godiva Chocolate, Crème de Menthe, Fresh Chocolate and Cream Served on the Rocks
THE BITTER ITALIAN
Amaretto, Amaro, Espresso and Vanilla Ice Cream Shaken and Served in a Flute