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Bar Cecil, Palm Springs, CA
Award-winning

Bar Cecil

4.8
4.8
1634 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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2 people
19:30
Booked 31 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
"Your Pleasure is Our Pleasure!"

Please join us at Bar Cecil for a delightful evening. We welcome parties of 5 or fewer guests (limited space for parties of 5). Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate larger parties.

We book tables for 2 hours. Last dinner orders are taken at 9 pm and we close the bar at 10 pm. We've gone cashless and happily accept credit and debit cards.

Due to our small size, tables with separate reservations can not be combined. Please reserve online; if OpenTable is not showing availability, we're fully booked or it is more than 14 days out. We accept reservations up to 30 days out. Our bar is always walk-in and we open at 5 pm (the bar list is usually full around 4:30 pm).


We can't wait to have you as our guests! "Shall we?"

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, American, French American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (442) 332-3800
  • Website
    http://www.barcecil.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gabriel Woo

Menu

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What 1,634 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Ambience

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Cecil in Palm Springs is a "must-visit" gem, known for its "fantastic food" and "outstanding service." The "casual elegance" of the atmosphere, combined with a diverse and delicious menu, makes it a top choice for both locals and visitors. While reservations are challenging to secure, many agree it's "worth the wait" for a truly special dining experience.

1,634 Reviews

  1. Dave

    New York City

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great evening. Owner Richard stopped by our table to say hello. And our server Lucas was on top of everything even though it was a very busy night. The food and service never disappoint.

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  2. Janet

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I wish this wasn’t our experience last night. Over an hour between starter and main. No apology. We were at the nearly 2 hour mark from when we arrived. Took a few bites then left. Service was far worse than ever, more attitude even after “Richard”( one of the owners)came by. The steak was very good. The CacioePepe was awful. Swimming in brown sauce,and doused with white pepper and miso it was a long way from Italy. From being a fave it has become “a not coming back soon” Honestly- just a tiny acknowledgement of the fuckup would’ve gone a long way in cultivating our loyalty, but no.

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  3. Margaret Marchioli

    Vancouver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great dining experience. I would go back again and again!

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  4. Igor

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had been worried because we needed to take our 5 and 7 year old boys with us but the staff helped us make it a fantastic experience. Even the kids loved it! (Although there was a long intermission between super speedy appetizers and the mains). Food was exquisite and not too terribly expensive. The sole white fish was fantastic that we all can’t stop talking about that dish and may need to go back soon for it.

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  5. Greg

    Phoenix

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful service by Eric and Robert and the team. Delicious morsels from the fabulous kitchen. Superb setting. Blessed we are. Thank you Bar Cecil.

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  6. Jennifer

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints! Service, food, ambiance. Bar Cecil has it all.

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  7. Brian

    Seattle

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another outstanding meal at Bar Cecil! The setting is the coolest in PS. The food was A+ as always. And our server - Tony - was awesome. Friendly and attentive, he made our Anniversary dinner super special! Can’t wait to go back!

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  8. Ellen

    Kansas City

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Beautiful interior. Lovely waitress. Would visit again

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  9. Danielle

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The mussels in curry sauce were incredible! I’ve eaten them in all the famous mussels countries, and these were among the best. Their presentation was excellent. The slices of toasted bread were perfectly crisped, and held the curry broth well. Also a good price, as they are on the appetizer menu, but worked as an entree.

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  10. donna

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful surroundings, great food, fun atmosphere.

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FAQs

Bar Cecil is rated 4.8 stars by 1634 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:30
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Bar Cecil

1555 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, American, French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gabriel Woo
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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