Spencer's Restaurant

Name: Spencer's Restaurant
Address: 701 W. Baristo, Palm Springs, CA, United States, 92262
Telephone: (760) 327-3446
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

8063 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Spencer's is an adult-oriented restaurant, only 12 years old and above are allowed in the restaurant. 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 76 times today

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 8,063 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
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities
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Palm Springs / Palm Desert
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Palm Springs / Palm Desert
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8,063 Reviews

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SHEILAW
Palm Springs
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service as usual. Michelle, my server, is one of the best servers at Spencers.
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AhmadA
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Absolutely charming restaurant with excellent service with an ambience of serenity. Will definitely be back!
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RRM855
Palm Springs
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience5
Service for brunch is always spotty here. Some dishes are hit or miss. It is always just good but never spectacular. We go here for the pleasant ambience mainly. Like everywhere in PS now it is pricey.
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JosephM
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We visited Spencer’s for our anniversary and had a wonderful experience….. we were greeted with Happy Anniversary and even had a special recognition card at our table. The service was exceptional and the food was fantastic, cooked to perfection according our requests. If we can recommend one restaurant with a consistently good experience it will always be Spencer’s!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
As always, service was great! We tried the Sunday brunch today and it was good. I would’ve personally appreciated it even more so if there was a choice on the dessert. But overall, my girlfriend and I enjoyed our brunch.
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JimN
Palm Springs
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch at Spencer’s is a treat. We love the environment - the patio is wonderful!! Great service too!
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DonaldO
Palm Springs
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Everything was delicious and the service was great.
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ChristopherJ
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Very nice restaurant with. Casual vibe. Service is exceptional. Food always taste great.
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Brad
Seattle
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service food and patio seating. It was lovely
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GailA
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spencers is one of our favorite restaurants. The food is always delicious, the service is very good and the ambience is lovely. We love taking our friends there when they visit from out of town.
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JoJo
Omaha
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just as lovely as I remember. Service was impeccable Cocktails perfect Server was a big part of why you dine here! Friendly, Accommodating, there when you need her, Food was excellent
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StephenB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome! Everthing was just right and made for a perfect evening.
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MilliMat
Los Angeles
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Our very favorite restaurant in the desert. Excellent food and service plus the most beautiful outdoor ambiance. Short ribs are excellent as well as beet salad and onion soup
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Disgruntled
St. Louis
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Spencer’s has often been our go-to for special occasions and celebrations, but last night was a disappointment. The patio was as lovely as ever and the food (we both had steaks) delicious, but the service was worse than mediocre. To call it perfunctory would be generous. From the hostess, to the waiter, to the service staff we saw barely a smile. No effort was made to display any personality or congeniality or to make us feel welcome or engaged. We expect and deserve more from a high-end restaurant. It seems Spencer’s knows they have a captive audience because of location and reputation and have adopted an attitude of that being enough. I don’t think so …
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Katie
Palm Springs
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience5
Spencer’s restaurant has excellent food and a very good wait staff. The ambience is very nice. I was disappointed in the staff at check-in. I felt as though I was not welcome. We were a bit early for a 5pm reservation but we have a drive to get there and didn’t want to be late. We were not greeted with a smile and told the bar was full so we couldn’t get a cocktail. We were there for dinner not the bar. The hostess desk sets the tone for the evening. I was annoyed. I would recommend the restaurant with a word of warning.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I always enjoy Spencer’s. Yesterday’s lunch might have been the best meal I’ve ever had there! The 3 course lunch included a delicious salad, perfectly cooked salmon, and yummy butter cake. The patio is so pleasant. The staff, as usual, was appropriately attentive. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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RichP
Denver
69 reviews
vip
1.0
69 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
It’s been many years since I last dined here and I had fond memories of great food and service. Time has not been kind as both have gone downhill in a big way!
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TonyB
Tahoe
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance. Beautiful patio dining and food was outstanding. Was undecided about ordering the pork chop, but it was outstanding- not over cooked with all the right flavors. Hubby had the short ribs which he said were the best he has ever had. Good wine list and overall very good value. Will definitely return. Our waitress Delphina was very knowledgeable and spot on with her recommendations.. So happy we found thIs icon in the desert.
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JimB
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Caesar salad was very good, grilled salmon always good.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
My first visit, love the restaurant, food was amazing, staff was awesome as I had planned a birthday. The only issue was the server was slammed with more tables than she could handle. As we didn’t mind the long wait to be checked on and when we where she was flustered which is not her fault. But will be back as the food and wine was amazing
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FoodToDish
Palm Springs
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spencer's is consistently extraordinary. From the service to the ambiance to the cuisine it always an exceptional experience. Their tuna tartare is a perfect blend of fresh ahi, avocado, citrus and micro greens. The lobster club is like no other. Fresh, a generous portion of lobster and crispy thick cut bacon. Honestly, everything on the menu is delicious. We just need to go more often!
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RealtorCamille7
Palm Springs
340 reviews
vip
5.0
340 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spencer's is and has been our favorite desert restaurant for decades. The location and decor of the restaurant is wonderful. The staff are friendly and have worked there for years and years. The menu is always filled with wonderful choices. They usually have a nice selection of specials too. The wine list is very good. Michelle took excellent care of us making us feel special and welcome. We want to have a great experience when we dine out and Spencer's always succeeds!
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ToniS
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Celebrated our anniversary, staff was best part, duck was a little overcooked but we had a lovely time
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing place for an anniversary. Great staff and great food!
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DavidP
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
They treated us like kings and made my husbands birthday extra special
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MarkC
Palm Springs
122 reviews
vip
5.0
122 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lunch is great at Spencer’s. Ample food and quiet atmosphere…
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely from beginning to end.
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MarianneB
Palm Springs
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a pleasure to dine at Spencer's however the bird droppings were a little annoying!
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ShellyM
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still our favorite spot in Palm Springs! Totally recommend it to everyone!
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RandyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food , service and atmosphere. Highly recommended .
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DanV
Argentina
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great brunch in a very pleasant outdoor atmosphere.
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Treborpk
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful dining area. Sat outside with light breeze from fans and misters. Wonderful. Brunch menu was varied. Great options, delicious food.
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Brenda
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the 3 course fixed price menu. Everything was great and large portions. Service was great. We sat outside under the trees. Beautiful place.
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PeterL
London
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
been going to Spencer´s, and it is always a treat. Consistent food, excellent cocktail, professional and friendly service. There is a real quality to this place that comes from high standards and hard work.
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful experience time after time! One of Palm Springs gems!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal as normal. Look forward to our next visit.
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BETH
Palm Springs
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lunch is the best. We always have a great service & the food is excellent. The waiter goes beyond. thank you for making our day special.
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ParvanehP
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have lived here for 2 years and love Spencer's. Celebrated my parents 64th anniversary. So lovely and they are having their seasonal soft crab. What a special treat. Every staff member was incredible. Thank you so much. We will be back.
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Solanadame
Palm Springs
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! It was my beautiful neighbor’s 94th birthday and she was given proper attention by the staff. We arrived at five and were seated immediately. The birthday honoree & I are a bit hard of hearing, so while quiet when we arrived, the restaurant got very noisy as the evening progressed, which made conversation difficult. All in all, a wonderful evening.
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Richard
Palm Springs
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We made a reservation and requested a table in the main dining room. It was our anniversary and there was nice note placed on our table from Spencer's acknowledging our special occaison. We returning guests and prefer the main dining. The tables are nicely spaced, the vibe is quiet which allows you to have a quiet and romantic dining experience without the conversation noise from nearby tables. Service is nicely timed as we did not fell rushed during our meal. Compliments to the culinary team that create diverse Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner menus. We ordered from the Dinner Prix Fixe menu which had a varied selection of food items. We enjoyed the Caesar salad (chopped) and baby spinach salad. The baby spinach salad contained candied pecans and feta cheese making the salad a tasty combination. The braised beef short entree was a large portion and very tender. I was able to order the oven roasted duck medium well, which I prefer. The fig and date relish along with the raspberry demi-glace made this entree over the top. Our dessert selections were chocolate pot de creme and carrot cake. The chocolate pot de creme had a rich chocolate flavor and the homemade cookies were a nice accompaniment. Spencer's is our favorite restaurant and recommend it for an enjoyable dining experience.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

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 8063 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 76 times today

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701 W. Baristo, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Additional information

Cross street
W. Baristo Rd. & S. Tahquitz Dr.
Neighborhood
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
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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

Spencer's Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Popular dishes

Caesar Salad

Grilled Salmon Salad

Greek Salad

Menu

What 8,063 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Spencer's Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Spencer's Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Spencer's Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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