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Spencer's Restaurant, Palm Springs, CA

Spencer's Restaurant

4.7
4.7
7784 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 97 times today
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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

  • 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

  • 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 7,784 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 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

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  1. Shaddow

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is absolutely the best restaurant ever …. Food out of this world, service impeccable , atmosphere that was an out of the park home run… we celebrated 47 years of marriage at this beautiful stunning place. We will be back !!!!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loved everything about this place. Great food, service, and ambiance
  3. JuliaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    It’s very pretty place. Staff is friendly and they love dogs :) it’s perfect place for dining in Palm Springs
  4. Daviecee

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a treat, the outdoor location is lovely, service is attentive and the food is really good...I especially love the eggs benedict made with smoked salmon!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to take a date or a business associate you’re trying to impress. Great service, food and atmosphere. When in Palm Springs, you have to dine at Spencer’s!
  6. ShawnD

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food3service3ambience2
    Overall, I wouldn’t go back here. It’s like they’re trying to chase for money and put twice as many tables in here as there should it was noisy l, crowded and  not what I was looking for. 5/10
  7. CharlesB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food2service3ambience5
    Spencer’s always great. This time not a good experience. 30 min wait for food, then overcooked
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food, wonderful atmosphere, attentive service. Went for a birthday dinner celebration and the Prix Fixe Dinner menu has a lot of choices and was very generous with portions. Highly recommend the Kung Pao Calamari and Beef Short ribs. They were delicious, seasoned well, and cooked to perfection. We brought in our own birthday cake and there was a $5.00 per person cake cutting fee. Absolutely one of the best restaurants in town.
  9. dine

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    There were two choices for soft shell crab. I am not sure that I made the choice. I don’t think that my waiter asked me. Anyway, I wanted two but I was served three.
  10. RalphP

    Palm Springs

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Consistently great food and service. Arguably the best outdoor dining ambience in the Coachella Valley. The sylvan canopy of mature ficus trees feels so peaceful. A memorable experience.
  11. PalmSpringsDiner

    Palm Springs

    549 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    549 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a winner, and always gracious to a fault, once, again, Spencer's rose to the occasion of impressing some of our guests. A busy, holiday weekend and what appears to be more tables seated and served than in the past did not deter the dining room and kitchen staff from doing an excellent job. Thank you, so much!
  12. daclankid

    Palm Springs

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was professional and efficient, in fact she was one of the best servers who waited on us at Spencer’s. The food was delicious and service was perfectly timed. Always enjoy dinning at Spencer’s because of the friendly staff and valets. I highly recommend the restaurant to anyone visiting Palm Springs!
  13. Awinrm

    Palm Springs

    249 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    249 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently excellent service, good drinks, and a great variety of delicious dishes.
  14. gammi

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spencer’s is by far our favorite restaurant in Palm Springs, or the whole valley for that matter! We always have excellent service and the food is superb! It is our go to restaurant when we are in Palm Springs
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spencer's can't be beat. Staff is always polite and happy to see guests. Food is always tasty and hot. They strive to make it right. If, by chance, there is anything not to your liking, they are right there to correct it to your satisfaction. When you compare Spencer's to other restaurants in the area, they are not much more expensive if at all, yet offer a much more pleasant dining experience.
  16. RealtorCamille7

    Palm Springs

    331 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    331 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are 19+ year patrons of Spencer's and have a wonderful time and great meal every visit. This restaurant is historic and beautiful. The location is picturesque and the service is excellent. The menu is always filled with great choices. We had the soft shell crab, Caesar Salad and tuna tartar. We paired our meals with Prosecco. We had a perfect meal as always. Elias, Lilliam and Julietta went above-and-beyond with the BEST service! We love Spencer's and look forward to our next visit.
  17. Peca

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Garden setting was nice. Much of the food not so nice. Cesar salad was drenched in flavorless dressing. Carrot cake was literally a slice of single layer spice cake with raisins placed on the side of the plate and deglow orange frosting (did not taste like typical cream cheese frosting). Au gratin potatoes were flavorless cremed, cubed potatoes. Crispy fish was delicious, as was the crab risotto. The table was set up that the person at the next table would move and her hair would hit me. This was first visit to this restaurant.
  18. PamelaE

    Palm Springs

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spencers is always a treat. The food is superb, the service is excellent and the ambiance is very special.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Eggs Benedict was very good but the potatoes needed a little more cooking! The service is always on point and the outdoor patio is wonderful!
  20. RobertC

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Michelle was our sever; amazing. Other staff were attentive, and the morning service was on point. Food was really good. A nice way to spend a Brunch.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Spencer’s is a cool place and has a neat atmosphere, if u get the right seat! Started off with an Old Fashioned cocktail. It was served with regular ice and it lacked traditional flavors and maraschino cherry. A restaurant at this level should be serving clear block ice in traditional cocktails in my expert opinion! Filet Mignon was great with the fantastic garlic mashed potatoes. The Salmon was also delicious. Service was good but rushed and we felt like we were on a time-clock.
  22. Bluesfarmer

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love Spencer’s! Great value, easy inexpensive valet, an accommodating kitchen staff, and always great service. If I lived near it, I’d definitely be a regular.
  23. BETH

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated outside, which I requested. Everything was perfect. Our waitress was Michelle. She was excellent. When we go again I will request to have Michell as our waitress.
  24. JamesS

    Palm Springs

    88 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    Very good food but poor service from Elias. He was MIA throughout our meal. So strange because everyone else works so hard. Maybe a bad day for him.
  25. DarrenH

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great place. Always so special. Wonderful ambience and food. Nice staff. Go with someone you love.
  26. PeterH

    London

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our second visit this vacation. Thanks to Dario for making our evening fun and special. Great meal all round again.
  27. lastsupper

    Palm Springs

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our first time there and will definitely go back. Our service was amazing. A time to remember.
  28. DeniseC

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I live in Los Angeles, but every time I come to Palm Springs I always come to this restaurant for their fabulous meals the best restaurant in Palm Springs
  29. NeilT

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great patio table and was served by Daniel. The food was delicious! They were able to easily accommodate my GF requests. Daniel helped me with the many choices. In the bed we chose the sea bass and steak which were both cooked to perfection. We would highly recommend this experience!
  30. Sandy

    Minneapolis

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Soft shell crabs were flown in from Maryland and were delicious.
  31. GUYPS

    Palm Springs

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spencers is my favorite place for lunch. Great food and service and beautiful restaurant.
  32. Donghia

    Palm Springs

    137 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    137 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spencer’s really excels at lunch with wonderful dishes at fair prices. Service is always superior, attentive and friendly. A pleasure to come here.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    The halibut special was outstanding. I will critique the host stand. Their method of seating people was not in the best interest of the patrons. We did not accept the table given as there were several more superior nearby. We witnessed others doing the same.
  34. FrankS

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Came for the soft shell crab as stated it would be there on 5-18 waited all year to be disappointed they did not have it
  35. michaelk

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Menus were thin, like tissue paper. For, just OK. I expect more from Spencer's. Not nearly as good as it was 2 or 3 years ago. No soft shell crab as advertised
  36. randyG

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Wife had the halibut special at $55 and loved it. I had the Rigatoni and was somewhat disappointed. The pasta was in tomatoe sauce but when it arrived it was swimming in more water than sauce. This made the pasta somewhat bland and disappointing, especially at $27. We split a wedge salad which was really good. Overall, the pricing of the Rogatoni did not live up to the taste. Will try again as we’ve always been happy with Spencers.
  37. DinnerVisitor

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    Food and ambience were very good. The table service wasn’t great. Used dishes not removed, No follow up from the waiter. I assume the restaurant was just busy. Would still go again in hopes the service is better next time.
  38. Perfection

    Palm Springs

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Spencer's continues to be my favorite lunch spot in Palm Springs. Always a treat!
  39. Shell

    Atlantic City

    49 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    At first they put us in a very noisy small room next to a table of 12 very loud guys. We moved luckily but other folks were very unhappy. I had a bad fall there and no one in management was help Gil at all, our waiter was great and got be a bag of ice.
  40. AlvaC

    Central Coast

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food in a great atmosphere. Always a favorite.

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 7784 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 97 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

  • 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

  • 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

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