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Bar Cecil, Palm Springs, CA
Award-winning

Bar Cecil

4.8 (1929)
$31 to $50
Bistro
1555 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Hot spot
"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
    (442) 332-3800
  • Website
    http://www.barcecil.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gabriel Woo
  • Location
    1555 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
  • 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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Menu

Bar Cecil's menu was last updated on 3/29/2025.

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What 1,929 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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 in Palm Springs offers an "amazing atmosphere" with "impeccable service" and a "thoughtful and exceptional" dining experience. The menu features standout dishes like the pork chop, steak frites, and Thai mussels. Known for its "great vibe" and "superb" cocktails, it's a must-visit spot for a special meal.
1,929 Reviews

  1. Megan VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pasta and atmosphere was amazing but my medium rare steak was good well done.

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  2. Michael

    Dallas - Fort Worth13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. The food, ambiance, and service were exceptional. We were seated outside and thought it might be too hot, but it was covered and had mysters blowing, which made it comfortable.

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  3. Pierre

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lost count of which number visit this was but Bar Cecil continues to be a consistently great experience. This time, they had prepared a special and unexpected surprise for my 6 year-old nephew. Thank you for the attention to detail and another great experience!

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  4. Zander VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was 10/10. Service was perfect. Martini was heavenly.

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  5. Jeppe

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    keep coming back, by far the best in palm springs

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  6. Jay VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food quality, service, and atmosphere at Bar Cecil are amazing! My wife and I were celebrating our 23rd wedding anniversary next to a family with young kids and a group of old friends on the other side of us. It was a lovely combination where everyone was having a fantastic experience. Highly recommend.

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  7. Elaina VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar Cecil continues to be my favorite restaurant in Coachella Valley ❤️

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  8. Anna

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were great as was the envirnoment. Steak frites were amazing!

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  9. Paul VIP

    Austin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. Very good wine list and as a Rum drinker a decent selection

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  10. Sheila VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area120 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the vibe of Bar Cecil. The food was very good but nothing stood out. It is a limited menu and has something for everyone.

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FAQs

Bar Cecil is rated 4.8 stars by 1929 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 36 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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