Cork Tree restaurant Menu

Welcome to Cork Tree Restaurant, a culinary gem nestled in Palm Desert, California. This Californian eatery boasts a menu brimming with innovative flavors and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Indulge in the Roasted Icelandic Salmon, wonderfully paired with Dungeness crab and champagne beurre blanc, or savor the hearty Cork Tree Cioppino, a delightful seafood medley featuring lobster, blue crab, and scallops.

• For vegetarians, the Grilled Cauliflower Steak is a must-try delight, complemented by shiitake mushrooms and a savory garlic herb sauce.
• Signature appetizers such as Tuna Tartare and Crab & Shrimp Cakes showcase the restaurant's commitment to quality.
• Accompany your meal with generous sides like Mushroom Risotto or Wok Fried Brussels Sprouts.

The ambiance, complete with modern decor and attentive service, enhances the dining experience. Every dish here aims to impress, making Cork Tree Restaurant an essential stop for food lovers.

Appetizers & Salads

• CRISPY JAPANESE PORK BELLY

  Salsify, Frisee, Green Apple Puree, Soy-Mirin Glaze

• MINI DUCK CONFIT TACOS

  Frisee Salad, Feta Cheese, Chipotle Sauce

• TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP

  Sauteed Spinach, Tomatoes, Tequila Lime Sauce

• BURGUNDY & THYME INFUSED ESCARGOT “EN CROUTE”

  Braised Short Rib, Shitake Mushrooms, Garlic Butter, Puff Pastry

• CORK TREE CAESAR

  Spanish Anchovies, Shaved Parmesan, House Made Caesar Dressing

• BABY ICEBERG WEDGES

  Toy Box Tomatoes, Applewood Bacon, Creamy Point Reyes Blue Cheese Dressing

• BRAISED ANJOU PEAR SALAD

  Mesclun Greens, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Oranges, Red Grapefruit, Strawberry, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Passion Fruit Vinaigrette

Entrees

• ROASTED ICELANDIC SALMON

  Dungeness Crab-Horseradish Crust, Sautéed Spinach, Tomato Compote, Fingerling Potatoes, Champagne Beurre Blanc

• GRILLED CAULIFLOWER STEAK

  Eggplant Caviar, Shiitake Mushrooms, Celery Root Mash, Sautéed Spinach, Roasted Tomato & Garlic Herb Sauce

• CORK TREE CIOPPINO

  Lobster, Blue Crab, Blue Mussels, Scallops, Shrimp, Salmon, Seabass, Fish Stock

• SEARED BRISTOL SCALLOPS

  Butternut Squash, Charred Brussel Sprouts, Smoked Bacon, Pomegranate Reduction

• PASTA PRIMAVERA

  Shiitake Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Broccolini, Carrots, Basil, Parmesan Cheese, White Wine Cream Sauce

• WHITE PEKING DUCK BREAST

  Forbidden Black Rice, Duck Confit, Asparagus, Mango Relish, Orange Demi

• JIDORI FARMS FREE RANGE CHICKEN

  Sautéed Baby Spinach, Butternut Squash Mushroom Risotto, Tomato Compote, Champagne Beurre Blanc, Red Wine Sauce

• BONELESS BRAISED SHORT RIBS

  Sautéed Spinach, Jasmine Rice Red Wine Reduction

• BEEF FILET MIGNON

  Roasted Beets, Broccolini, Fingerling Potatoes, Blue Cheese Butter, Red Wine Sauce

• SEARED CHILEAN SEA BASS

  Edamame, Shiitake Mushrooms, Pickled Ginger, Toasted Sesame, Scented JasmineHMNE Rice, Wasabi, Soy Mirin

• 14 OZ PRIME RIB-EYE

  Asparagus, Carrots, Roasted Garlic Puree, Onion Rings, Cognac Mushroom Peppercorn Sauce

Side Dishes “Enough for Two”

• WOK FRIED BRUSSEL SPROUTS

• ROASTED GARLIC PUREE

• BROCCOLINI

• SAUTÉED SPINACH

• MUSHROOM RISOTTO

• SCENTED JASMINE RICE

• FINGERLING POTATOES

• POMME FRITES

• TRUFFLE POMME FRITES

Desserts

• HOUSE MADE WARM APPLE CINNAMON TART

  Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Sea Salt Caramel

• CREME BRULEE THREE WAYS

  Chef’s Selection

• DUTCH MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE

  Vanilla Ice Cream, Mixed Berries, Raspberry Sauce

• LOU’S NEW YORK STYLE CHEESECAKE

  Berries, Raspberry Sauce

• SOUTH AMERICAN CHOCOLATE PARFAIT

  Cafe Con Leche Chocolate Espresso Beans, Tossed Hazelnuts

• SORBET GELATO, ICE CREAM SAMPLER & BERRIES

  Seasonal Delight

Others

• TUNA TARTARE

  Scallions, Avocado, Cilantro, Wasabi Tobiko, Nori Flakes, Wasabi Mayo, Spicy Lemon Sauce

• ORGANIC RAINBOW BEET SALAD

  Local Dates, Tomatoes, Pesto, Soft Goat Cheese, Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette

• CRAB & SHRIMP CAKES

  Fennel-Daikon Salad, Oven Dried Tomato Compote, Champagne Beurre Blanc