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Spencer's Restaurant, Palm Springs, CA

Spencer's Restaurant

4.8
4.8
9229 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 86 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions

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
  • Website
    http://www.spencersrestaurant.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    701 W. Baristo, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Desserts

  • Vanilla Crème BruleeUS$14.00

    Tahitian vanilla bean custard with a cellophane of caramelized sugar and seasonal berries

    • Warm Chocolate Molten CakeUS$15.00

      Also known as volcano cake for its liquidly chocolate center, baked to order and complimented with vanilla ice cream

      • TiramisuUS$13.00

        Sponge cake and layered fingers soaked in espresso syrup with sweet mascarpone mousse, finished with dusting of cocoa

        • Banana SplitUS$17.50

          Chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream. Served with banana, whipped cream, chocolate, strawberry, and caramel sauces, candied pecans and berries

          • Mixed BerriesUS$15.00

            Topped with whipped cream

            • Chocolate Pot de Crème & CookiesUS$15.00

              A creamy -rich chocolate custard Served with two freshly baked cookies

              • Banana Cream "Pie"US$14.00

                Silky vanilla custard, torched bananas, vanilla whipped cream, flaky pastry crust, caramel sauce, and shaved Maracaibo chocolate

                • Ice Cream and CookiesUS$13.00

                  Ice cream with chocolate chip cookies and pistachio nut gluten free cookies

                  • Ice Cream or SorbetUS$11.00

                    Ice cream or sorbet in a sugar gaufrette. Ask your server for available selections

                    • 24 CarrotUS$14.00

                      Not your ordinary carrot cake! Moist carrot layers with orange marmalade, Finished with a thick layer of cream cheese mousse; And crisp white chocolate wafe

                      Last updated: 16 April 2022

                      What 9,229 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

                      Noise • Moderate

                      Diners' Choice Awards

                      • 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.

                      9,229 Reviews

                      1. Floyd

                        Palm Springs

                        25 reviews

                        5.0

                        25 reviews

                        Dined today

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Celebrated a special evening and ordered from the prix fixe menu. Both of us had the Kung Pao Calamari - it was delicious. The sauce was excellent and the calamari was tender. My spouse had the Lake Superior White Fish and said it was very good - but would have preferred it with the Kung Pao sauce instead of the plated sauce. My spouse is Asian and has a preference for spicy flavors. I had the New York Steak and found it flavorful. We both took the carrot cake home - as the meal was more than filling and enjoyable. The server and table staff were attentive and not disruptive - which we appreciated. The meal, service, and ambiance were as enjoyable as ever. We'll definitely continue going to Spencer's.

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                      2. Jeffrey

                        VIP

                        Palm Springs

                        12 reviews

                        5.0

                        12 reviews

                        Dined today

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Service tonight was wonderful! One of the best in all the times we have ate there in the past! Our server, Margee was fabulous and was on top of everything when we needed our help!

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                      3. David

                        Orange County

                        2 reviews

                        5.0

                        2 reviews

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 4
                        Been coming here for years, always have a great brunch on the weekends

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                      4. steven

                        VIP

                        Phoenix

                        7 reviews

                        5.0

                        7 reviews

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Great place to gather Family to enjoy great food, great wine and great service!

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                      5. Rosalind

                        VIP

                        Toronto

                        16 reviews

                        5.0

                        16 reviews

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        We ordered the rack of lamb and split it. It was more than enough. Rack of lamb is one of my favorites and I would say that this ranks as the best I have eaten or prepared myself. It was interesting that the server clearing our bare plates said that this was his favorite. Better than the filet mignon. We are here for the winter and will be back

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                      6. Bill

                        Palm Springs

                        10 reviews

                        5.0

                        10 reviews

                        Dined 2 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Always a great place to meet firends and family!!!

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                      7. Kimberly

                        VIP

                        Los Angeles

                        24 reviews

                        5.0

                        24 reviews

                        Dined 2 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        We love Spencers everyone very kind nice and polite.

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                      8. Robert

                        Seattle

                        7 reviews

                        5.0

                        7 reviews

                        Dined 2 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        It’s always a step above excellence at Spencer’s and the customer service reigns supreme. Michelle is the best and we are so privileged we get her as our server every time!

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                      9. Kevin

                        Central Coast

                        22 reviews

                        4.0

                        22 reviews

                        Dined 3 days ago

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 4
                        4. Ambience 3
                        Was surprised to see the menu offerings were rather standard fare. Service was ok but nothing special really. The waiter was attentive and didn't let us daly at all. We brought our two well behaved dogs but only the nearby guests made them well welcomed. The staff could care less and did not even offer them water which was unusual for us anyway.

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                      10. Michelle

                        VIP

                        New York City

                        16 reviews

                        2.0

                        16 reviews

                        Dined 3 days ago

                        1. Overall 2
                        2. Food 1
                        3. Service 3
                        4. Ambience 4
                        Had the crab cakes. No flavor. Made with some fluffy texture that did resemble crab meat. The chicken breast with mustard sauce was lacking any flavor. It came out piping hot like from microwave and when is mustard black. Great atmosphere and the drink was good.

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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 9229 OpenTable diners.

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

                      Make a booking

                      2 people
                      19:00
                      Booked 86 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.
                      • Area
                        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
                        Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
                      • Website
                        http://www.spencersrestaurant.com/
                      • 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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