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Spencer's Restaurant, Palm Springs, CA

Spencer's Restaurant

4.8
4.8
9288 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 94 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 9,288 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

                        Great for brunch

                      • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                        American

                      • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

                        Most Booked

                      • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

                        Great for brunch

                      • 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.

                      9,288 Reviews

                      1. Kevin

                        VIP

                        San Francisco

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined today

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Spencer’s is by far the most consistent restaurant in Palm Springs. The fine food and superb service makes me a regular customer. 

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                      2. Paola

                        Vancouver

                        4 reviews

                        5.0

                        4 reviews

                        Dined today

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Wonderful way to enjoy our last night in Palm Springs! Fantastic food and ambience. Everyone was so lovely to our French Bulldog, Louie!

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                      3. Paul

                        VIP

                        Minneapolis

                        24 reviews

                        4.0

                        24 reviews

                        Dined today

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Food and service was great. Ask for Simon, best server ever.

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                      4. Kari

                        VIP

                        San Francisco

                        28 reviews

                        5.0

                        28 reviews

                        Dined today

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        We always make sure to get reservations here when we visit the area. This is one of our favorite restaurants in Palm Springs. The patio has a very tranquil ambience, and the service is spectacular from the greeting by the hostess to our server and the others who support the dinner experience. The manu has many options and also supports a variety of gluten free choices. We will be back again.

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                      5. Jim

                        Palm Springs

                        52 reviews

                        4.0

                        52 reviews

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Always a treat and look forward to our next visit!

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                      6. don

                        Palm Springs

                        12 reviews

                        4.0

                        12 reviews

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 4
                        4. Ambience 4
                        Arrived early for our reservation. Had multiple tables in the central patio section empty. Asked for one of the empty tables. They were "reserved". Felt treated like a second class citizen. How does one "reserve" a certain table?

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                      7. michael

                        VIP

                        Palm Springs

                        13 reviews

                        5.0

                        13 reviews

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Another wonderful Brunch. Best Club sandwich in the Valley and the French Onion Soup is amazing. So happy to have Alex back with his smiling face!!

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                      8. Josh

                        VIP

                        Alabama

                        14 reviews

                        3.0

                        14 reviews

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 3
                        2. Food 2
                        3. Service 1
                        4. Ambience 2
                        Spencer’s is our go-to restaurant when we want to introduce Palm Springs to friends who’ve never visited. We have had amazing dining experiences here. Last night, we did not! It began when the hostess stand was confused about our table. I booked patio, they tried to sit us inside. Then they paraded us to the patio only to have the wrong table then back through the restaurant and when we were finally seated we were in a spot that was patio adjacent by ourselves where the heaters weren’t even turned on and had to request that. Next, our server was grumpy. Everything seemed like a chore to him and I never saw a smile. The food was mid at best. The Calamari appetizer tasted like it was produced in a candy factory is so overly sweetened. The steak seemed like chain restaurant quality at best. Our guests pasta was so overly salted his mouth puckered. When we sent it back the server again was less than friendly. The highlight was the seabass which isn’t saying much. I hope this was just an off night and not what Spencer’s has become.

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                      9. Scot

                        Palm Springs

                        11 reviews

                        5.0

                        11 reviews

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Celebrated my Birthday - our server Delfina was very personable and attentive to our needs. She made the total evening most enjoyable. The food was prepared and presented with accuracy and the taste was outstanding. Another wonderful dining experience!

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                      10. Wendy

                        Orange County

                        2 reviews

                        5.0

                        2 reviews

                        Dined 2 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Spencer’s has delicious food with wonderful surroundings . Service is great too!

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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 9288 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 94 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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