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Bar Cecil, Palm Springs, CA
Award-winning

Bar Cecil

4.8
4.8
1640 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
"Your Pleasure is Our Pleasure!"

Please join us at Bar Cecil for a delightful evening. We welcome parties of 5 or fewer guests (limited space for parties of 5). Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate larger parties.

We book tables for 2 hours. Last dinner orders are taken at 9 pm and we close the bar at 10 pm. We've gone cashless and happily accept credit and debit cards.

Due to our small size, tables with separate reservations can not be combined. Please reserve online; if OpenTable is not showing availability, we're fully booked or it is more than 14 days out. We accept reservations up to 30 days out. Our bar is always walk-in and we open at 5 pm (the bar list is usually full around 4:30 pm).


We can't wait to have you as our guests! "Shall we?"

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, American, French American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (442) 332-3800
  • Website
    http://www.barcecil.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gabriel Woo
  • Location
    1555 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,640 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Ambiance

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Cecil in Palm Springs is a "must-visit" gem, known for its "fantastic food" and "outstanding service." The "casual elegance" of the atmosphere, combined with a diverse and delicious menu, makes it a top choice for both locals and visitors. While reservations are challenging to secure, many agree it's "worth the wait" for a truly special dining experience.

1,640 Reviews

  1. Tamara

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing. Had the sole fish and never thought celery root puree could be so delicious. Expectation definitely exceeded there. Our waiter was awesome. Even the restroom was quite charming. The manager stopped by to say hello and chat a bit. Seems like a very well run restaurant.

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  2. Spencer

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 experience. Bar was phenomenal and food was fantastic. Steak was cooked perfectly, aioli was great and one of the best martinis I’ve ever had 100% will be coming back

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  3. Victor

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was difficult for us to find the entry, anyway the overall experience was excellent. Great food, excellent service and nice music choices.

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  4. Jonathan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite! A must try if you haven’t already.

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  5. Heidi

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is delicious!! Fun atmosphere! Great martinis. Worth the wait. Our server, Tony was very helpful in making food recommendations, and very attentive!

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  6. Krista

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have a wonderful experience! We loved the food and the atmosphere and the staff was very attentive and friendly. We will be back!

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  7. Dave

    New York City

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great evening. Owner Richard stopped by our table to say hello. And our server Lucas was on top of everything even though it was a very busy night. The food and service never disappoint.

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  8. Margaret Marchioli

    Vancouver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great dining experience. I would go back again and again!

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  9. Janet

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I wish this wasn’t our experience last night. Over an hour between starter and main. No apology. We were at the nearly 2 hour mark from when we arrived. Took a few bites then left. Service was far worse than ever, more attitude even after “Richard”( one of the owners)came by. The steak was very good. The CacioePepe was awful. Swimming in brown sauce,and doused with white pepper and miso it was a long way from Italy. From being a fave it has become “a not coming back soon” Honestly- just a tiny acknowledgement of the fuckup would’ve gone a long way in cultivating our loyalty, but no.

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  10. Igor

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had been worried because we needed to take our 5 and 7 year old boys with us but the staff helped us make it a fantastic experience. Even the kids loved it! (Although there was a long intermission between super speedy appetizers and the mains). Food was exquisite and not too terribly expensive. The sole white fish was fantastic that we all can’t stop talking about that dish and may need to go back soon for it.

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FAQs

Bar Cecil is rated 4.8 stars by 1640 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 38 times today
Google Map for Bar Cecil

1555 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, American, French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gabriel Woo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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