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Spencer's Restaurant, Palm Springs, CA

Spencer's Restaurant

4.6 (9886)
$31 to $50
American
701 W. Baristo, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 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 9,886 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 charming ambiance with an "elegant experience" and "beautiful setting." Guests rave about the "great food" and "superior service," often enjoying the "lovely patio." Known for its "creative menu" and "delicious soft shell crabs," Spencer's remains a "Palm Springs classic" with "consistently tasty food" and "attentive staff."
9,886 Reviews
  1. Robin VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great fun place to brunch. Highly recommended.

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  2. Dennis VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My go to restaurant in the desert. Great food, great service, great ambience, a most when visiting Palm Springs

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  3. Vince

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful dining experience for lunch or dinner. The servers are caring, attentive and add to the joy of eating at the restaurant. The food is presented well with attention to special preference for cooking the dish to your order. Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended for lunch or dinner.

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  4. John

    Hawaii2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    My wife and I went to Spencer’s to celebrate her birthday and we were super excited since we hadn’t been there in a very long time because our trips to Palm Springs have become less frequent. We were seated in the outdoor patio area which is very nice and pleasant. After a while, our server, Samuel, finally came to our table. He approached us with such disdain and rudeness that we considered leaving. We decided to stay because it was already late and we were determined to not be swayed from our experience. Maybe he was just having a bad day! That turned out to be false because we observed the obvious difference in how he treated everyone else around us. Clearly this was blatant racism and discrimination on his part because my wife is Black and I’m Asian. There was a nice older couple that were sitting behind us that must’ve observed it all because they said some really nice things to us as they were leaving. This was truly a disappointing experience for us! Sadly, we’ll probably never go back to Spencer’s, and unfortunately, we’ll let everyone we know in Palm Springs and LA about this. As for Samuel, if you’re going to continue to be in the service industry, we hope you come to have some integrity and accountability for yourself! Oh, and, have some acceptable hygiene! For real!

    2 people found this helpful

  5. Tim VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining at Spencer’s and I will be back.

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  6. Jennifer

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always! They just know how to do it all!! Excellent food, excellent service, fabulous atmosphere!!

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  7. Janine

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time there and it was amazing! The service was excellent both wait staff and bussing. They were very attentive and friendly. We ordered the Lobster potstickers, fried and they were fantastic! We both ordered off of their Summer Menu, which was $61 for three courses. I had the beet salad, Duck Breast, and Carrot Cake. All of it was so good and perfectly cooked and so delicious. My hubby got the Caesar Salad, Short Ribs, and Chocolate pudding and cookies. I got to try his short ribs and he my duck breast. Let me tell you this was one of the best meals we have ever had and we eat at a lot of nice places. We will be back for sure to try more of this amazing menu. If you haven't been here...you need to go!

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  8. Glenda VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities122 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I ordered a ribeye steak RARE but it came MEDIUM WELL TO WELL. Good meat diminished by the chef. This restaurant under-achieves.

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  9. Larry VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities150 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    i love going to Spensers, its my go to Palm Springs restaurant when i have guests from out of town. We had a great lunch, with great service and being 121 outside we choose to eat inside which was nice and comfortable. Always a solid choice

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  10. Dee & Wells

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambiance and service. Soft shell crabs are always great.

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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 9886 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
7:00 PM
Booked 32 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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