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Bar Cecil, Palm Springs, CA
Award-winning

Bar Cecil

4.8
4.8
1143 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro
We only accept reservations 30 days out.

*We welcome parties of 4-5 or less. (We have very limited availability for parties of 5)
*All reservations are for a 2 hour window.
*Kitchen closes at 9pm each evening.
*We have gone cashless! We accept all major credit and debit cards. Thank You!
*All reservations are made online. If no reservations appear on Open Table, we are full for that date.
*Due to the size of our kitchen, tables may not be merged for larger parties.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gabriel Woo
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,143 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Ambiance

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Hot spot

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Ambiance

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Hot spot

1,143 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot and glad we were able to get a reservation. Service was excellent and the food and drinks were good.

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  2. SusanL

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great service. Great waiter Can't wait to come back

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  3. MaureenH

    Vancouver

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great vibe, music and decor - will be back. Good menu

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my PS favorite by creator Chef Gabriel Woo in a beautiful decor. The well curated menu has something for everyone including a new vegan lasagna. Don't miss the fries and McConnell's ice cream for a little decadence. Reservations are hard to get so plan to book 30 days prior to dining plans. Highly recommend!

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  5. AllL

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been looking forward to dining here for months, and the entire experience met my expectations! The restaurant is beautiful and the food and cocktails delicious! Our server was friendly and the music is fun! Can't wait to go back...if I can get another reservation!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were blown away with this sweet little gem of a restaurant!!! Cocktail, Paper Plane and wine accompanied our cacio Pepe, charred,pepper green beans, rolls with sage/date butter and last but not least the hamburger!! Well done everyone who waited on our table! Highly recommend this restaurant! Cheers 🥂

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  7. Diana

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Expensive for size of portions, especially pasta entre. However quality & taste, excellent.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding dining experience, great service, the food was exceptional, the ambience was awesome, great experience!! Highly recommend, the drinks were great as well, will be going back!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great decor, lovely service and good food. Not over the top outstanding by any means, but very good.

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  10. eastsider

    Seattle

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    We had such fun at Bar Cecil as always. The food was delicious and the atmosphere fun. Our service was a bit slow but as we weren't in a hurry it was fine. Our waiter Eric was great!

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  11. EmilyC

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bar Cecil is a must do in Palm Springs. Phenomenal food, drinks, and service.

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  12. carlad

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere! From getting seated to the minute we left, everything was outstanding. Enrique was our server and he made our experience next level. The cocktails were great! The food was hot and plentiful. We will be back. Thank you!

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  13. RosalieH

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was excellent Food was delicious A bit cold in outside corner.

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  14. TimR

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I mean… what a GORGEOUS space. Impeccable service, a fantastic wine list, and great service. The artichokes were a let down, and the cookie platter (when compared to the other desserts) was just okay, but all in all.. the food was top-tier. The au gratin potatoes, roasted half-chicken, and steak frites were divine.

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  15. SpencerW

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most delicious food in an unbeatable atmosphere

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  16. MaryC

    Palm Springs

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have tried to get in forever and finally scored a table. Was not disappointed. The menu is short but covers all the basis and the dishes are fabulous. Very much French bistro, so more casual dishes than fine dining, but all elegantly executed and the flavours were great. Service was prompt and friendly and knowledgeable. We did not try any of the fancy martini’s but our cocktails were well done. Highly recommend. A real gem to have in the desert.

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  17. EricaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent! Honestly was trying to get a reservation for my trip to Palm Springs and missed the initial openings but after watching the site, was finally able to snag one a week later. Staff was exceptional. Loved the atmosphere and food was delicious. Well worth it! O

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  18. SheilaD

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bar Cecil lived up to all our expectations - delicious dinner, friendly service, lively ambiance and great music. We really appreciated the GF and Veg options clearly listed on the menu. Oh and the wine was fantastic!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our group loved it so much!! Great service, Great food!!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Loved our experience here! The food was absolutely amazing. We especially loved the garlic oyster mushroom side. The Sole dish was great and perfectly cooked. My husband had the dry aged ribeye and it was delicious. Prior to dining, I saw that another patron made note of their 1 year wedding anniversary on their reservation and received a really sweet letter. I did the same and noted it down on the open table res in hopes we would get the same lol, but we didn’t get a little note! Not a total dealbreaker because this place was still amazing and it doesn’t take away from the experience that much. Bar Cecil has a great staff, thanks to our server and assistant servers. Thanks! We hope to be back one day!

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  21. Bucky

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enrique is the best! Cheers for the wonderful service!

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  22. AnnetteL

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the absolute best time and our waiter Enrique was attentive and so kind. We couldn’t have loved it more!

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  23. ElizabethW

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Rolls are to die for, and the au gratens are delicious. Server was amazing and the owner even came up to our table to say hi, so we felt extra special.

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  24. Foodilicious

    Palm Springs

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The menu is small but has enough variety to please everyone. The ambience is very comfortable. The food and presentation is exquisite.

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  25. Shay

    Edmonton

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An exceptional meal with exceptional service. The space is beautiful - we went there for date night and would go back in a heartbeat. Favourite dish was the onion tart, which were didn’t intend on ordering but the server recommended it!

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  26. LBH1

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great people/service, and always consistent!

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  27. MikeG

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner at Bar Cecil was excellent. All parts of the meal arrived promptly and were absolutely delicious. We were celebrating our recent marriage and the staff at Bar Cecil made sure that we felt the love. Ambiance was amazing including unreal art and music. Overall a truly great experience. 100p will go back

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  28. PamK

    Seattle

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bar Cecil does not disappoint. Everything is delicious-but our favorites are the Brock Cocktail, the Old Fashioned and the Mussels appetizer. Sierra, the server, is outstanding.

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  29. DanielleV

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was unsure about sitting outside in Palm Springs, but it was a great choice. The food was top notch as well as the service. I will definitely be visiting again. It was expensive though. Bottle of wine, one drink, dessert and two entrees ran close to $200. Definitely a special place to go for special events.

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  30. donnas

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent atmosphere. Friendly, efficient service. Good food. Amazing cocktails. Absolutely nothing to fault.

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  31. Renton

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The food has unfortunately gone downhill since earlier this year… i’m not sure if the chef has changed or what happened but the quality has not been the same the last few times we’ve been. so disappointing as this was one of our favorites.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service are always great. The music is the perfect volume and creates a great vibe. The owner was in and was very friendly.

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  33. Mikehunt

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dining experience - decor, service, and food all just perfect. My only complaint is how difficult it was to get a reservation and it’s unlikely ’ll want to put forth so much effort again to book a table.

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  34. Lauren

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful space, excellent service, and fantastic food.

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  35. MaryT

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the 3rd friend who I have taken to Bar Cecil who has said it’s the best meal the have EVER had. Beautiful food, gorgeous decor an impeccable service. Reservations go fast so book your table a month out to the day.

    1 person found this helpful

  36. IsobelH

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dining. Started with great cocktails followed by awesome appies (oysters w caviar and mussels. The mains. Pork was amazing. Cookies divine.

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  37. KrystleS

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Very cute vibe, excellent attentive service. Food was good, Halibut was way overpriced for what was served. Appetizers came quick, mains took awhile to come and sadly was a bit cold. Parents liked the chicken and the veggies that came with were the most flavorful part of the meal. Overall experience was nice, great to try something new and seems perfect for a girls night out for drinks and apps.

    1 person found this helpful

  38. SamanthaH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We really enjoyed our dinner at Bar Cecil. We will be back! The best dishes were the mussels - star item and the pork chop special.

    1 person found this helpful

  39. BooBoo

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bar Cecil never disappoints! The food, cocktails, ambiance, celebrity sightings. A fun night!

    1 person found this helpful

  40. LizR

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibe, food, mocktails, cocktails and service!

    1 person found this helpful

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bar Cecil is rated 4.8 stars by 1143 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Bar Cecil

1555 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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