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Spencer's Restaurant, Palm Springs, CA

Spencer's Restaurant

4.7
4.7
9160 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 86 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming

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
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Desserts

  • Vanilla Crème BruleeUSD 14.00

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

    • Warm Chocolate Molten CakeUSD 15.00

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

      • TiramisuUSD 13.00

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

        • Banana SplitUSD 17.50

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

          • Mixed BerriesUSD 15.00

            Topped with whipped cream

            • Chocolate Pot de Crème & CookiesUSD 15.00

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

              • Banana Cream "Pie"USD 14.00

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

                • Ice Cream and CookiesUSD 13.00

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

                  • Ice Cream or SorbetUSD 11.00

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

                    • 24 CarrotUSD 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 9,160 people are saying

                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

                      Noise • Moderate

                      Loved For

                      • 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 in Palm Springs offers a "dependable" dining experience with "wonderful atmosphere" and "unique" outdoor seating. Guests praise the "exceptional" staff and "consistently delicious" food. The prix fixe menu is "reasonable" and a favorite among patrons. Ideal for special occasions, Spencer's stands out for its "sophisticated service" and delightful ambiance.

                      9,160 Reviews

                      1. Nicole

                        Palm Springs

                        19 reviews

                        vip
                        5.0

                        19 reviews

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Had another wonderful meal. William took care of us. His recommendations were spot on. Thank you for a terrific evening.

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                      2. ElaineR

                        Greater Boston

                        42 reviews

                        vip
                        5.0

                        42 reviews

                        Dined 2 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Went for lunch and Ebro was excellent. Patio was beautiful, server excellent and good delicious. Highly recommend.

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                      3. Patricia

                        San Diego

                        93 reviews

                        vip
                        5.0

                        93 reviews

                        Dined 5 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Service ALWAYS impecable. From the valet at the front desk to the receptionist and the servers! Always willing to help. The food was delicious although I had the potato pancakes and even though they came with sour cream and applesauce, they were pretty bland. Lacking flavor.

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                      4. Karen

                        Palm Springs

                        3 reviews

                        5.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined 6 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Of the four of us, each had something completely different from the Sunday brunch menu, not the Brunch specials menu where you get an appetizer and a dessert. One of us had the mushroom risotto, one had the whitefish, one had short ribs, and I had eggs scrambled with Scottish loxs. We had the Kung POA fried calamari as our appetizer. It was a generous serving and very tasty. We were all thrilled with the quality, deliciousness, and presentation of the food. We loved that Spencer’s is not too noisy, in part because they are up front about it not being a young kid-friendly restaurant. They allow 12 year olds and up. The service was good even at their busiest time and servers were friendly and careful. We will definitely go back. The menu had so many enticing dishes on their menu.

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                      5. Mona

                        Seattle

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 6 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        As always, a wonderful meal and excellent service. There’s no better ambience .

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                      6. Dennis

                        San Diego

                        4 reviews

                        vip
                        5.0

                        4 reviews

                        Dined 6 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Planning a special birthday celebration in January and this visit for dinner last night was to take a temperature! It was perfect evening in every sense and the birthday party time has been reserved!

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                      7. Patricia

                        San Diego

                        93 reviews

                        vip
                        5.0

                        93 reviews

                        Dined 7 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        The very best restaurant in Palm Springs. Do not miss it! Service: Impeccable Food: Magnificent Atmosphere: Super comfortable

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                      8. John

                        Los Angeles

                        59 reviews

                        vip
                        4.0

                        59 reviews

                        Dined 7 days ago

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        We chose to have breakfast at 11:00 am. The staff was friendly and attentive. My husband ordered the breakfast sandwich, which was acceptable. However, my corned beef hash resembled and tasted like canned corned beef hash, with a bland flavor and poor texture. Considering the price of $20.50, I expected a dish made with hand-cut brisket, chopped onions, peppers, and proper seasoning. Instead, I received what felt like $1.75 worth of canned hash.

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                      9. Cami

                        St. Louis

                        2 reviews

                        5.0

                        2 reviews

                        Dined 7 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Wonderful restaurant. Our food was amazing. Well prepared- we both had sea bass. Our server was very attentive and professional. Our food was served promptly and our server gave us time to eat without too much interruption.

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                      10. Tim

                        Los Angeles

                        3 reviews

                        vip
                        3.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined 7 days ago

                        1. Overall 3
                        2. Food 3
                        3. Service 3
                        4. Ambience 4
                        Multiple visits with initial attempts by host staff to seat us at mediocre tables.

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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 4.7 stars by 9160 OpenTable diners.

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

                      Make a booking

                      2 people
                      7:00 pm
                      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
                        Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                      • 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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