

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
Daily
5:30pm – 9pm
Bar
Daily
5pm – 10pm
Dinner
Daily
5:30pm – 9pm
Bar
Daily
5pm – 10pm
Menus
- Dinner Menu
- Dessert Menu
Starters
FARMERS MARKET SOUP
Inspired by the Bounty of the Coachella Valley
LEMON PEPPER SALAD vg
Gem Lettuce, Meyer Lemon Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, Garlic Sourdough Crostini
FRESH FIG SALAD gf
County Line Farm Baby Mixed Greens, Warm Brie, Fig Emulsion, Garnished with Fresh Prosciutto and Candied Walnuts
BOSC PEAR SALAD gf
Watercress, Spice Nuts, Bacon & Maytag Blue Cheese, Pear Cider Emulsion
BEET SALAD
County Line Farm Baby Mixed Green Baby Arugula, Roasted Beets Black Walnuts, Sherry Vinaigrette, Goat Cheese, Honey Crostini
BEEF CARPACCIO
Mustard Vinaigrette, Mâche Mix’s, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Capers
TUNA TARTARE
Pickled Cucumber, Yuzu Gel, Cucumber Coulis, Soy Vinaigrette, Mixed Greens
CURRY CAULIFLOWER pb/gf
Seasoned Curry Chia Tea Roasted Cauliflower, Vegan Shallot Aioli, Pickled Red Onion
OYSTERS (6) gf
White Wine Granita, Blood Orange Mignonette, Hibiscus Oil
Composed Dishes
CHILEAN SEA BASS gf
White Bean Spinach Ragoût with Kalamata Olives, Baby Heirloom Tomato, Caper Beurre Blanc
ATLANTIC SALMON gf
Candied Pumpkin, Quinoa, Herbal Butternut Squash Broth, Tarragon Infused Butter
HOKKAIDO SCALLOP
Hard Leeks Purée, Parmesan Pea Fregula, Smoked Pepper, Micro Cilantro
JIDORI CHICKEN
Wild Mushroom Orzo, Seasonal County Line Farm Vegetables, Chicken Jus
MUSHROOM RISOTTO pb
Garlic White Wine, Seared Shiitake, Cream Infused Vegan Parmesan, Garnished with Crispy Oyster Mushroom
PUMPKIN GNOCCHI pb
Vegan Jus, Sautéed Butternut Squash, Sage, Pepitas, and Vegan Parmesan Cheese
MAPLE LEAF DUCK BREAST gf
Roasted Fennel, Candied Granny Smith Apples, County Line Farm Carrots, Leek Purée, Red Wine Reduction
SNAKE RIVER FARM PORK CHOP gf
Sautéed Cauliflower, Candied Bacon, Roasted Shallot, Red Wine Reduction Infuse Wagyu Barbecue Salt, Sweet Corn
BRAISED SHORT RIB
Parmesan Risotto, Confit Butternut squash, Sauteed Spinach, Red Wine Demi, Tobacco Onion
LAMB RACK
Brown Butter Herb Crumble, Lamb Jus Golden Apple & Orange Cream, Mint Gremolata, Seasonal County Line Farm Baby Mixed Green, Tiny Veggies
PORCINI FILET
Truffle-Mashed Potato, Grilled Asparagus, Madeira Sauce
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
SAUTÉED WHITE WINE GARLIC BAJA SHRIMP GF
Sides
CREAMED SPINACH vg
GINGER CORN vg
HARICOT VERTS ALMONDINE
FRENCH FRIES pb/gf
Choice of Sea Salt, Parmesan or White Truffle
LOBSTER TRUFFLE MAC
MAC & CHEESE
BROCCOLINI vg/gf
WHIPPED POTATO vg/gf
Enhancements
POINT REYES BLUE CHEESE CRUST gf
PORT WINE DEMI GLACE gf
CANDIED BACON
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