 
                             
            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
Dining Room
Daily: 5pm – 9:30pm
Bar + Entertainment
Lounge
Daily: 5pm – 9:30pm
Live Entertainment
Wed, Thu & Sun: 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 6pm – 10pm
Dinner
Dining Room
Daily: 5pm – 9:30pm
Bar + Entertainment
Lounge
Daily: 5pm – 9:30pm
Live Entertainment
Wed, Thu & Sun: 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 6pm – 10pm
Menus
- Dinner Menu
- Dessert Menu
Starters
Morgans Homemade French Loaf
Roasted Garlic Butter, Celtic Sea Salt Butter, Olive Tapenade
Hamachi Crudo
Roasted Onion Espuma, Potato Fondant, Caviar Aioli, Micro Arugula
Mishima American Wagyu Carpaccio
Baby Arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Spicy Cajun Shrimp
Creamy Polenta, Crispy Tobacco Onions, Tellicherry Mini Peppers
Curry Cauliflower
Seasoned Curry Chai Tea Roasted Cauliflower, Pickled Red Pearl Onions, Plant-Based Garlic Emulsion
Seafood Tower Platinum
4oz-Smoked Hamachi, 5-Eastern Oyster, 5-Baja Shrimp, 3-Snow Crab Claws
Seafood Tower Diamond
4oz-Smoked Hamachi, 5-Eastern Oyster, 5-Baja Shrimp, 3-Snow Crab Claws, 1-8oz Lobster Tail, 1oz Truffle Infused Caviar
Short Rib Pappardelle
Celery Root Purée, Creamy Basil & Chive Pesto, Pine Nuts
Crab Cakes
Confit Garlic Aioli, Baby Rocket Greens, Pickled Pearl Red Onions
Soups & Salads
Farmers Market Soup
Inspired by the Bounty of the Coachella Valley
Citrus Salad
Aziz Farms Baby Arugula, Candied Walnuts, Feta Cheese, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Micro Mint
Mission Fig Salad
Tadros Farm Greens, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Puff Pastry, Fig Emulsion, Spicy Nuts
Morgans Wedge Salad
Candied Bacon, Cherry Heirloom Tomatoes, Point Reyes Blue Cheese Dressing
Lemon Pepper Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Parmigiano Reggiano, Lemon Pepper Dressing, Garlic Sourdough Crostini
Composed Dishes
Chilean Sea Bass
Roasted Butternut Squash Coulis, Creamy Celery Root Fregola, Caramelized Bosc Pears Micro Salad
Jidori Chicken
Creamy Polenta, Confit Dates, Parmesan Foam, Chicken Jus
Braised Short Rib
Date Infused Polenta, Pickled Green Pepper, Tobacco Onions, Veal Demi Glace
Parmesan Fregola Pasta
Napa Cabbage Medley, Root Vegetable Consommé, Fava Beans, Vegan Parmesan Cheese
Beef Bourguignon
Pomme Purée, Roasted Carrot, Mushrooms, Bacon, Cipollini Onions, Braising Jus
Diver Scallops
Ube Pomme Purée, Apple Chutney, Bosc Pear, Crispy Ginger Micro Salad, Stone Fruit Gastrique
A La Carte - Land
8oz USDA Prime Filet Mignon
10oz Mishima American Wagyu
16oz USDA Prime Ribeye
14oz Snake River Farms Pork Chop
48oz Tomahawk Finished w/Garlic Herb Butter
A La Carte - Sea
Grilled 8oz Salmon Filet
Grilled Achiote Baja Shrimp
Sides
Whipped Potato
Canyon Creek Mushrooms
Sautéed Garlic & Shallots, White Wine, Herb Compound Butter
Sautéed Haricot Vert with Garlic & Bacon
Parmesan Creamed Spinach
Ginger Creamed Corn
Mac & Cheese
French Fries
Choice of Sea Salt, Parmigiano Reggiano, White Truffle Oil
Enhancements
Point Reyes Blue Cheese
Port Wine Demi-Glace
Peppercorn Sauce
Candied Applewood Bacon
Bearnaise Sauce
Finale
Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake
Salted Caramel, Macerated Berries
Black Forest Tiramisu
Amarena Cherries, Mascarpone Chantilly
Morgan’s Banana Foster Bread Pudding
Salted Caramel Gelato
Valrhona Jivara 40% Chocolate Crème Brûlée
Crème Chantilly, Fresh Berries
Vanilla Bean Profiteroles
Crisp Choux Buns, Artisanal Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Rich Valrhona Chocolate Sauce
Signature Experiences
The Dalmore Scotch & Vosges Truffles
Discover the art of pairing as Dalmore’s iconic 12, 15, and 18-year single malts harmonize with Vosges’ decadent truffles.
Post Dinner Martinis
Salted Caramel
Stoli Vanilla, Caramel Liqueur, Tuaca
Espressotini
Belvedere Vodka, Mr Black Coffee Liqueur, Cold Brew
Chocolatini
Stoli Vanilla, Mozart Chocolate Liquor, Whipped Cream
Ports
Graham’s 10y Tawny Port
Nutty, Honey, Figs, Rich Fruit
Graham’s 20y Tawny Port
Nutty, Orange Peel, Rich, Smooth, Elegant
Graham’s 30y Tawny Port
Dried Fruits, Honey, Mellow, Long Finish
Graham’s 40y Tawny Port
Complex,, Fruit, Toffee, Chocolate, Outstanding Finish