The Penney & Parlour

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   PaulB

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Sorry the Penney is closing for the summer We have enjoyed many meals and congratulate the chef for the inventive dishes that he created we are looking forward to a reopening this fall
   

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   Sully

   San Francisco

   17 reviews

   4.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on May 27, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   Lovely experience at The Penney & Parlour. Food was delicious and interesting.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 27, 2023

   overall1food1service1ambience5

   The asparagus was flooded with vinegar. The trout was covered with a spicy hoisin sauce that masked all other flavors. It could have been put on a piece of paper and made no difference. The wait staff was inexperienced and either over or under attentive. The view was lovely. Too bad. I will never go back. Yuck and double yuck.
   

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   BobL

   Palm Springs

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on May 26, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food continues to be excellent, the scallops Rockefeller was delicious. We ate at the bar and the staff was great to talk with and took great care of us as well. Sorry they'll be closing for the summer but looking forward to their re-opening.
   

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   migueln

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 26, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   a most beautiful may evening on the penney terrace. the king crab and squid ink chitarra was pure bliss as was the company, the service and atmosphere.
   

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   StaceyH

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 25, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Place way exceeded expectations.. server was great —- Food was outstanding Drinks were great View was was 12 on scale 1 to 10 Creativity was a 12 as well Hope that explains it.
   

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   BrookD

   Palm Springs

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on May 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   For my mothers’ day treat we went to The Penny +Parlor. I absolutely adore chef Jon Butler. He is a gift to the desert. Fearless about his ingredient marriages— you might run into bonita and Brussels sprouts bathing in miso mayonnaise— and die from the sheer pleasure. As for the service— it’s such a treat to have classically trained people. Old school. Love - Love - Love. Oh and the Sunday prix fixe is dependent on local offerings and just so creative. And reasonable. Great cocktails.
   

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   FernandoD

   Los Angeles

   62 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   62 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   The food was very good - the restaurant itself was ok - walking into the restaurant from the entrance of the clubhouse was disappointing
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   14 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall3food5service2ambience5

   The food has always been extremely good. Unfortunately the service has consistently gone downhill. They are very courteous but very, very slow. It seems they are sadly understaffed.
   

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    DianeG

    Orange County

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Awesome experiential restaurant and lounge! The decor is retro in a modern way. Crafted cocktails and very friendly wait staff make this a must stop. Unfortunately, the lounge was closed but we took a peak and it looks like a place you want to stay for hours in. We were introduced to Miguel by a couple of his out of town friends and he seems very down to earth and eager to please his guest customers . We will be back
    

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    migueln

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    perfect oysters in the desert? yes they were! nick was awesome. margaritas were cold and spicy! love the terrace.
    

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    migueln

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    another lovely evening on the penney terrace. our crudo and steak frites were excellent. ken was our server and a pleasure. will be back this friday for more!!
    

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    DinoG

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    We came in for their Sunday soirée price fixed $50 menu. The service is impeccable, the ambience is beautiful, but the food could use some advice. Salt overload! I loved the soup, but the cassoulet was overwhelmingly salty. Beautifully presented and without the salt the flavor was fantastic. The other guests with me enjoyed their meals but said too much salt! I would recommend this restaurant regardless of the salt issue. The food is good. The service is perfect and the ambience is breathtaking.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2

    Extremely disappointing! We drove to Rancho Mirage for what we thought would be a special experience and were super disappointed. In general, the food was so-so and specifically, the grilled artichoke dish was inedible and never should have left the kitchen. The head chef was off that night so maybe the kitchen staff was overwhelmed and/or untrained, but there’s no excuse for sending out food that you’d never serve your own family - and then expect guests to actually eat it and pay for it. The manager did the right thing by comping that item and then our very nice server told us that the item had been removed from the menu for the rest of the night. The interior of The Penney is pretty but tired, and the rest of the building looks totally run down and depressing. The bathroom was dirty. The staff was very nice and welcoming, but couldn’t make up for the fact that whoever is running the show is really falling short of the tasks at hand.
    

    The Penney & ParlourResponded on May 10, 2023Wow, we are incredibly sorry we missed the mark for you! This is not at all what we strive to aim for. We will contact you directly and see how we can make this right.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Beautiful vistas, very attractive dining room, impeccable service. I will go again.
    

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    floyde

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    The staff Ken was amazing. It was fun but omg everything was so salty it was just overbearing. Try it for yourself but wow salty!
    

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    BobL

    Palm Springs

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Attended their Sunday Soiree - a prix fixe menu - all four of us enjoyed each of the courses. The trout and short ribs were delicious and we plan on going back to Penney & Parlor on a regular basis.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5

    Food was below average. Had high hopes. Service was good.
    

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    Snyder

    Los Angeles

    39 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    I went to Republique in LA many times and loved it. I thought this restaurant might be a find because of the same chef. Sadly the food was average. The best thing was the lemon drop and the bread. The setting is stunning.
    

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    Livvie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a fun evening. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was excellent. We'll be back!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Gorgeous setting and wonderful food. Highly recommend
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Went as part of our stay on Palm Springs for my husband’s 50th birthday. The food was very, very good and service was en pointe. We had a long day so we didn’t make it to the Parlour but will save that for next time. Great outdoor views of the backdrop during sunset. Their scallops are a MUST! I’ve never had them prepared the way the Penney made them. Let’s leave it at that and for others to explore. ;)
    

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    Fiveoclocksomewhere

    Palm Springs

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5

    I'm a very big fan of the Penney, I've taken friends, family and recommend it to everyone. Unfortunately, my experience Saturday night was shockingly poor. Where was the service? What was the problem? We were a party of 8 with a reservation at 7:15. We ordered cocktails, ordered appetizers, they arrived in fairly good time. Another round of drinks ordered. We ordered entrees, at 8:30 we were waiting for our food to be served. No word from our server that there was a delay, barely a look from our server until we brought to his attention that we had been waiting for our food for nearly an hour. Meanwhile, the table seated next to us, which had a later seating, received their drinks and food in rapid speed. About 15 minutes later dinner arrived, food was well prepared and delicious. Now another long pause before we get any attention from our server. In fact, He didn't approach our table, one of the bus staff came over to ask if we wanted dessert. No, no dessert, just the bill. Another forever wait for the bill. We had to ask, again, for the bill...maybe dinner was free since the service was so appalling? Poor communication, no attention to requests. Wow, what happened? How about a heads up that the kitchen is backed up or that server staff was short that evening? How about doing something to restore confidence in the restaurant and its service? I was embarrassed that I took 7 friends and family to The Penney and apologized to them for the unfortunate experience. We all left with a very poor impression of the restaurant and it put quite a damper on the evening.
    

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    Kelly

    Palm Springs

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love this place. My only comment regarding service would be, please be patient when clearing plates. We are sharing and someone will finish what's left. We had to say, "no, we are not finished" many times over. You'll know when the plate is empty or we've pushed it aside. Otherwise, it was a nice, new, different desert experience.
    

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    LRC3

    Calgary

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our experience was great! Very friendly staff, excellent food, adorable ambiance. Would recommend!
    

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    JosephM

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First visit won’t be our last! Terrific three-course dinner vastly exceeded my expectations…Personable, attentive service that is so often lacking. Highly recommended.
    

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    palmspringsfoody4u

    Palm Springs

    32 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Started out with VERY slow service, many hungry mosquitos as we were outside by the lake, waiter was very nice, wait wait wait, wine bottle not cold enough, had to ask for ice, wait, wait,, wait...first courses absolutely amazing, off the charts good, innovative and delicious ....wait wait wait wait, wine not cold enough again had to wait while they chilled it wait, wait wait aha, it appeared there was only two waiters for the entire restaurant. ..... My main course was OK, sauce a tad salty and it was the complaint of all others that the food (sauces) were WAY over salted. Waiter was very apologetic and claimed a number of people had the same complaint, they took a few dished off the check and delivered a free desert. Sunset views amazing but a spritz of OFF before you go is definitely recommended. I would try it again, maybe not on a Saturday night during Coachella!!
    

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    mtc2666

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Second time here. Fabulous food, service by Samantha and atmosphere. Shared plates and Standouts were the black cod, short rib ragu, brussel sprouts, Parker house rolls and strawberry cobbler. And the arugula gimlet wonderful. Jon the chef is a pro and serves delicious food. You wont be disappointed!
    

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    Momterry1966

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food service and entertainment such a friendly classy and wonderful experience
    

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    psresident

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2

    Was excited to try this new restaurant for a birthday dinner. Very uneven overall. Service was adequate and friendly. Atmosphere was loud. A drunk woman at another table was super annoying, but she finally left. The bread appetizer was fantastic, the hamachi crudo was not. The brussel sprout salad was also a disappointment. They were not fully cooked and impossible to cut with the provided knives. The main courses also uneven. My steak and fries were good, although fries were from sysco. The Cod was overly salty. I had informed the restaurant that this was a birthday dinner, but there was not a mention of it, and well enough…we were ready to leave.
    

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    migueln

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    another lovely evening in my favorite desert terrace restaurant. sunday soiree menu was exceptional. peter rabbit ragu!! service was excellent. we had a wonderful time. death by chocolate was a treat too!
    

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    Laurie

    Tahoe

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Chef Jon Butlers's Easter three-course meal was one for the books! Best meal we have had in a long time. Genius use of seasonal vegetables...each dish elevated the ingredients in unique and delicious ways. The sable fish was so delicate and felt like butter...amazing. The pistachio and dark chocolate tarts were out of this world.
    

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    Joanne

    Charlotte

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    Food is way too salty with too much pepper. Server said the chef likes it that way. What about the customer? We liked the restaurant and ambiance. Server was very good.
    

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    JohnC

    Palm Springs

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience1

    the setting is great but the room looks very sad and tired not sure what they are going for but it could keep me from going back. that is if the food was not this good. after a rocky start after sending my appetizer back twice the third time was a charm. the scalloparockefeller were great and the bbq seabags was fabulous. both beautiful, healthy and fresh. thank god for the food!
    

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    Shmedly

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4

    We were excited to try The Penny & Parlour and loved finding a new place in the desert. The setting is great, the decor is pretty well done and the drinks in the Parlour were delicious - and love that there is a pool table. They were very accommodating and got us a great table on the patio. Our server was very nice but for some reason the service was odd - he was loud and rote and disappeared for quite a while. The food - we so wanted to love it and make it our favorite new spot but sadly both the menu and the food are sub-par. The menu is difficult to understand, oddly chosen, weird portions, no sides and the sides appear to actually be the small plates but that was not explained. Weird flavors, small portions, not a lot of choices, badly plated, and not that tasty. Even the oysters were so-so. The mignonette for the oysters was GROSS - full of partially cracked black peppercorns. We couldn't even eat our oysters. Our friend ordered the scallops and her first comment was - "3 small scallops??". The chowder was not chowder - my husband is still scratching his head about that. My chicken was just a few pieces of salty chicken in some sweet lemon sauce on a messy plate - nothing else. I so hope they get their menu and kitchen sorted out and put out tasty, good-looking food.
    

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    carenD

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fun and eclectic spot by the driving range and lake. Great service, delicious food and wine. Especially liked the pea carbonara and vuelo alto cocktail. Yum!
    

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    HueandTimber

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    While the outside of the building looks lonely, they may need to do some festive planters, colorful lights and some vibey music to make it a bit more welcoming . The entrance to the restaurant is a bit wonky, either turn right and head down an unfinished hallway, or straight ahead through a deserted ballroom. Once inside, the restaurant was full and the doors stacked back to a pretty view of the golf course. I like the green sunken bar area for a quick bite of appetizers. I had a lovely Hamachi Crudo, an interesting, roasted Brussel sprout, salad, and then an unusual Matcha tea cake/meringue dessert. The lounge area on the other side of the lobby has a cute chess table and pool table which is fun for pre-dinner get together. It’s nice to have a new spot close to Palm Desert.
    

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    KelliB

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really cute restaurant with gorgeous view. Food was good!
    

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    DollyA

    Toronto

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    The description led us to this restaurant. Had not visited before. Open tables list of restaurants with great views. Was true. Tipsy hour, however was not in the restaurant. As described. Beautiful bar. Excellent food. Very nice views. I always book through Open tables. And a few times I am given a poor table. Am told all others are reserved. As though the App booking is a lesser priority So I have decided to include this in my reviews.
    

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience5

    A beautiful location, just a disaster in the kitchen, i felt sorry for the waiters but totally disorganized. It’s such a shame as it’s a very cool spot just terribly managed.
    

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