Bar Cecil

Bar Cecil reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   christina

   St. Louis2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous desert gem. It was my 3rd time at the restaurant and I recommend it to all who come to visit Palm Springs! Bravo
   

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   Sandy VIP

   San Francisco23 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It seems the attention to detail on the food has gone away. The presentation and quality isn’t what it used to be. The pasta was more like a carbonara,just plopped on a plate. The artichoke was not done correctly (very hard) and the sole was just OK. Service was excellent! Ambiance is excellent. Maybe it was just a bad night. At least that is what I hope because it is a favorite spot to visit when in town.
   

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   Kunoor VIP

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We usually love Bar Cecil and this time was very disappointing. The caviar eggs were tough and seemed like they were prepped the day before. The $140 ribeye wasn’t good quality. The artichoke was dry. Unfortunate.
   

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   Billy VIP

   Palm Springs100 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Hardest reservation in town but worth it Food is just incredible Pork chop, onion tart, mussels in curry, pasta off the chart good. Owner said hello. Waiter was exceptional It was cold that night, and they dragged in the outdoor heaters, which was a nice touch. Highly recommend
   

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   Vince VIP

   Chicago6 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   We’re in from Chicago and visit Bar Cecil every year. Up till now! Service was non existent, dinner never arrived, no one providing update. Just ghosted us. Some women came by said I know your meals late have a couple of drinks on us. I don’t drink, could have spend an extra 2 minutes with an apology and all would be good. This place knows it’s popular and in demand, acts like it should be the customers honor to dine there. Too many other choices in PS. 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼
   

   Bar CecilResponded 3 days ago

   Hi, I again deeply apologize that the entrees took an unacceptably long time. Your server was very concerned about it, and came and asked me to check in with you. I thought that buying drinks for the table was a way to ease the wait, and I did apologize during that interaction. When you left without paying for anything, including the appetizers that you ate in their entirety, I did not give you a call to collect payment. I didn’t feel that a dine and dash was a fair solution, but I accept responsibility for the long wait you had to endure, and again apologize.
   

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   Dr . Harry VIP

   Palm Springs653 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A lovely place to dine. Cozy, yet "room enough." Our server, Holly, did a great job, and we've come to learn what to order that pleases our palate. The mixed drinks are "spot-on," and there's a flair about the place that shouts, "This is really 'nice'."
   

   Bar CecilResponded 2 days ago

   We appreciate you!
   

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   Jane VIP

   San Francisco17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best restaurants in the desert and all of it is deserved, from the service, vibe, to food, everything was perfect. Can’t wait to come back.
   

   Bar CecilResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you so much!
   

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   Teri VIP

   Seattle19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 29 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food! This is our 4th visit and we love it! Love the decor and energy. Richard stopped by our table which was very nice. We cannot wait to see the new bar.
   

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   Steve VIP

   Seattle13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 26 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The bread rolls were delicious! The cocktails were spot on! Every dish was amazing!
   

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    Annalise VIP

    Vancouver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Delicious overall. Had the pork chop, the potato (so good) and the pavlova was also fantastic. Would definitely recommend
    

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