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Bar Cecil, Palm Springs, CA
Award-winning

Bar Cecil

4.8
4.8
1861 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro
1555 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
"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
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,861 people are saying

Bar Cecil reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Cecil shines as a "favorite place in the desert" with its "amazing atmosphere," "exceptional drinks," and "top-notch food." Guests rave about the "best artichokes, burger, steak," and the "superb service" provided by staff like Erick and Tony. The "gorgeous decor" and "lively ambiance" create a "world-class experience."

1,861 Reviews
  1. Mary

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar Cecil in Palm Springs absolutely delivered! Everything we ordered was outstanding. The steak & frites were perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and the mussels were fresh and SO flavorful. The beef tartare was delicious! Don’t miss the fresh bread either it’s simple, but unforgettable. A truly memorable dining experience.

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  2. Frankie

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was impeccable! Food was delish. Drinks were on point!

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  3. Greyson

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    best experience!! food was AMAZING. service was so sweet and kind

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  4. JaniceV VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was unique and very enjoyable; and the service was impeccable. The cocktails were excellent and creatively crafted. The highlight was the bread rolls and artichoke appetizer. My entree, the flat iron steak was over cooked; but they did re do it and remove it from our bill. We thought the entree options were limited and could be expanded; but would definitely return because the overall experience was good.

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  5. Pat VIP

    Palm Springs101 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, service was exceptional. Overall a pleasant dining experience on the patio.

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  6. aimee VIP

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar Cecil was everything we hoped it would be and more. Delicious meal and cocktails as well as impeccable service. The ambience and music were fantastic as well. Definitely worth staying up until midnight to make a reservation. Bar Cecil will become a new tradition on our visits to Palm. Springs. ☀️🤍

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  7. Ashley

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pork chop entree and the beef tartar were absolutely divine.

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  8. Barbara VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The onion tart is an excellent choice. The pork chop was thick, well spiced, juicy and delicious. The burger was a disappointment. It arrived room temperature and the taste did not really distinguish itself from a few other burgers in the valley. The overall experience was clouded by the incredible noise level inside. It was challenging at first and then became annoyingly difficult to chat across the table without lip reading. We hope to try it again outside and minus the burger experience.

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  9. Austin

    Las Vegas10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, service, and food. Pork chop was tender, moist and soooo good. Pasta fantastic with a beautiful pepper forward touch. Artichoke was smokey with excellent olive and aioli. Really just an outstanding experience.

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  10. John

    Puerto Vallarta1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Worst food I have had in awhile in Palm Springs! The meat was dry and the bread very dry!! I still have indigestion from the food three hours later! There are so many better place to go in Palm Springs; don’t waste your time!!

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FAQs

Bar Cecil is rated 4.8 stars by 1861 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
7:00 PM
Booked 52 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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