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Spencer's Restaurant, Palm Springs, CA

Spencer's Restaurant

4.6 (9866)
$31 to $50
American
701 W. Baristo, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions

Spencer's is an adult-oriented restaurant. We are sorry but we cannot accommodate children under 12 years old. 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • 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 Melissa at mwhite@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
    Melissa White: (760) 898-5398
  • 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
    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 9,866 people are saying

Spencer's Restaurant 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for brunch

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    American

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Most Booked

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Great for brunch

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    American

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spencer's Restaurant in Palm Springs offers a "magical" ambiance with stunning patio dining. Known for "amazing service" and "excellent food", the venue impresses with a creative Prix Fixe menu and attentive staff. Guests praise its "beautiful setting" and "perfect resort atmosphere", making it a top choice for any occasion.
9,866 Reviews
  1. GuyB

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect choice for a birthday celebration! Steak was amazing!

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  2. Michelle VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around! Lovely ambiance. Delicious food and appropriately sized portions. The bartender deserves a shout out for the martinis, Hugo spritz, and red wine recommendations.

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  3. Gregg

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great food and service. We all had the Prix Fixe 3-course menu and loved it.

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  4. Bob VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience; as always!! Going back for more soft-shell crab.

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  5. Kurtis

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service amazing food and the patio was lovely

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  6. Rocco VIP

    Hawaii90 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible restaurant. As a new resident Spencer’s has become a favorite. Always a visual treat. Our server Richard was excellent. Attentive and very knowledgeable about menu. Menu is creative. I am a Prix Fixe menu fan for its well curated selections. Highly recommend go and enjoy Spencer’s.

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  7. James

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was extremely slow. We waited 20 minutes before the waiter even came to our table. When we finally got to order the food took over an hour to come to our table. Very disappointed as we took friends there for the first time and had raved about the place to them. Very unusual for :Spencer’s, but still highly disappointed.

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  8. Patti VIP

    California Central Coast24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time here. My guest had been here many years ago. This is a first class environment. Friendly , polite staff , a terrific and extensive menu … all beautifully prepared . Will come back again !

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  9. Jamia

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My husband and I experienced outdoor dining for our anniversary. It is unfortunate that I was not able to enjoy my food and the ambience because I was being eaten alive by mosquitos. We had to eat and run. It would be great if the establishment could put bug repellant or candles or something in the outside dining area, especially when the places is covered in trees. This made the value not worth it because I couldn't spend the time I want to enjoy the food we were served.

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  10. R

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    All but one aspect of visit was an improvement from last experience. The food was good. While the salmon was flavourful and of good portion I found the plate sparse and uninspired. It was served on a bed of greens, lemon wedge, ramekin of a horseradish creme and little else. The softshells were memorable as was the onion soup. Comfortable enough to enjoy outdoor seating. Price points on the high end for lunch and service lacked presence, attention to detail and was stiff, distant and less than engaging. We were not offered a dessert menu nor whether we wanted coffee. We asked another server for both. That being said, the food and location stood out.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Spencer's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 327-3446.

Spencer's Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 9866 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
8:30 PM
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Spencer's Restaurant

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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
    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
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Full service catering with custom designed menus for every conceivable special occasion on or off-site. Contact Melissa at mwhite@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
    Melissa White: (760) 898-5398
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