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Spencer's Restaurant, Palm Springs, CA

Spencer's Restaurant

4.8
4.8
9263 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 124 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem

Spencer's is an adult-oriented restaurant. We are sorry but we cannot accommodate children under 12 years old. Spencer's features an ambience that embodies the perfect blend of stylish elegance and comfortable informality. Join us for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or Brunch in our newly expanded indoor dining room or our award winning temperature controlled patio. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Spencer's offers a popular Palm Springs tradition of culinary excellence featuring a fresh approach to classic American cuisine. Locally voted Best Breakfast, Best Sunday Brunch, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Gluten Free, Best Power Lunch, Best Wine List, Best Chef, Best Caterer and Most Romantic, Spencer's is Palm Springs' "it" place for any occasions.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 8:00 am–2:30 pm Breakfast Mon, Thu–Sat 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon, Thu–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 327-3446
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Catering
    Full service catering with custom designed menus for every conceivable special occasion on or off-site. Contact Brian at Brian@spencersrestaurant.com for inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    Within easy walking distance of fabled Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs ensconced at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains is Spencer’s Restaurant, a local hotspot with an award-winning wine list, picturesque grounds and a incredibly romantic private event space, the Bougainvillea Room.
  • Private party contact
    Brian Thorson: (760) 325-2313
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Cross street
    W. Baristo Rd. & S. Tahquitz Dr.
  • Parking details
    Guests are welcome to use our valet service or parallel park on the street.
  • Public transit
    Palm Springs BUZZ Stops Here.
  • Entertainment
    Piano AM & PM as well as live entertainment on most holidays.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 9,263 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    American

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Most Booked

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    American

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spencer's Restaurant dazzles with "impeccably gracious" service and a sophisticated ambiance, ideal for special occasions. Guests rave about the "wonderful" menu, with highlights like soft-shell crabs and expertly prepared steaks. While some experiences vary, the "casual elegance" and beautiful outdoor seating make Spencer's a Palm Springs favorite.

9,264 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great waitress! Very attentive and kind, loved sitting outside

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  2. Jane

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great - we sat on the patio by the fireplace it was lovely.

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  3. Craig

    VIP

    Seattle

    78 reviews

    4.0

    78 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We always like to dine at Spencer’s . Spencer’s is expensive but what you get is a valet at the front door, a warm welcome inside, classic old Palm Springs vibe inside the calm restaurant and outside on the patio, friendly service and beautifully prepared old school food. On New Year’s Eve the pre fixe menu included vegetarian dishes like a beat salad first course and a special ravioli second course that one of our party appreciated. Other items on the menu included a crab cake first course was also really special and a lamb main course that was delicious.

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  4. Neill

    Portland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Old Palm Spring venue. Excellent service and food.

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  5. Richard

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive service, lovely ambiance, delicious food.

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  6. JudyB

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always. Enjoyed the relaxing ambience for a lovely meal.

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  7. Ed

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best dinner experiences in Palm Springs. Incredible menu - maybe the best tuna tartare around! Highly recommend.

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  8. Teri

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated at a very nice table in the main courtyard and the ambiance was so lovely. Our server was top notch both in his friendliness and skills, they don't come much better than this. The only glitch is my husband's food came and when he took a couple of bites he realized it wasn't what he ordered as there was no chicken and large shrimp in the pasta, plus he thought it was supposed to be a different pasta. They quickly changed out his meal and brought the correct one super fast and all was good. My dinner was salmon, a very nice large piece with very large delicious asparagus and coconut/pineapple jasmine rice. It turns out that it was way too sweet for me but the salmon wasn't flavored with it, only the rice plus there was more sauce to add to the salmon, which I didn't. I wouldn't order it again unless I could just get the whole meal seasoned nicely with no fruit flavoring (I personally like a Thai coconut flavor so thought I would like this too but the added pineapple flavor didn't work for me so the rice was the only part that I didn't finish. We didn't stay for dessert as we were off for drink somewhere else but we will look forward to dining there again when we are in town - it was really nice and very special. This restaurant knows how to treat their customers very well.

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  9. Douglas

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Sat for 10 minutes before waiter greeted table Birthday boy main entree , surf & turf served 15 minutes after the other 3 entrees… measly 20% discount..

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  10. Christopher

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant in the desert! It’s a must for anyone looking for a delicious meal and beautiful atmosphere! The staff is so friendly and welcoming! Don’t miss out!

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FAQs

Spencer's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 327-3446.

Spencer's Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 9263 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 124 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Spencer's Restaurant

701 W. Baristo, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W. Baristo Rd. & S. Tahquitz Dr.
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 8:00 am–2:30 pm Breakfast Mon, Thu–Sat 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon, Thu–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Guests are welcome to use our valet service or parallel park on the street.
  • Public transit
    Palm Springs BUZZ Stops Here.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Piano AM & PM as well as live entertainment on most holidays.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 327-3446
  • Catering
    Full service catering with custom designed menus for every conceivable special occasion on or off-site. Contact Brian at Brian@spencersrestaurant.com for inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    Within easy walking distance of fabled Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs ensconced at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains is Spencer’s Restaurant, a local hotspot with an award-winning wine list, picturesque grounds and a incredibly romantic private event space, the Bougainvillea Room.
  • Private party contact
    Brian Thorson: (760) 325-2313
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