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Spencer's Restaurant, Palm Springs, CA

Spencer's Restaurant

4.8
4.8
9313 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 95 times today
  • 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.

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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
    (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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Desserts

  • Vanilla Crème Brulee$14.00

    Tahitian vanilla bean custard with a cellophane of caramelized sugar and seasonal berries

    • Warm Chocolate Molten Cake$15.00

      Also known as volcano cake for its liquidly chocolate center, baked to order and complimented with vanilla ice cream

      • Tiramisu$13.00

        Sponge cake and layered fingers soaked in espresso syrup with sweet mascarpone mousse, finished with dusting of cocoa

        • Banana Split$17.50

          Chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream. Served with banana, whipped cream, chocolate, strawberry, and caramel sauces, candied pecans and berries

          • Mixed Berries$15.00

            Topped with whipped cream

            • Chocolate Pot de Crème & Cookies$15.00

              A creamy -rich chocolate custard Served with two freshly baked cookies

              • Banana Cream "Pie"$14.00

                Silky vanilla custard, torched bananas, vanilla whipped cream, flaky pastry crust, caramel sauce, and shaved Maracaibo chocolate

                • Ice Cream and Cookies$13.00

                  Ice cream with chocolate chip cookies and pistachio nut gluten free cookies

                  • Ice Cream or Sorbet$11.00

                    Ice cream or sorbet in a sugar gaufrette. Ask your server for available selections

                    • 24 Carrot$14.00

                      Not your ordinary carrot cake! Moist carrot layers with orange marmalade, Finished with a thick layer of cream cheese mousse; And crisp white chocolate wafe

                      Last updated: April 16, 2022

                      What 9,313 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
                      • 4.7Food
                      • 4.7Service
                      • 4.8Ambience
                      • 4.5Value

                      Noise • Moderate

                      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 is a favorite among locals and visitors, known for its "consistent quality," "excellent food," and "superb service." The patio dining offers a "tranquil ambience," and it is a "go-to spot" for special occasions. Guests rave about the "beautiful setting," "professional staff," and "delicious menu options." Whether for brunch or dinner, the "atmosphere is always delightful," making it a "must-visit tradition" in the desert.

                      9,313 Reviews

                      1. Paula

                        Palm Springs

                        22 reviews

                        5.0

                        22 reviews

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Four of us celebrated a friend's 70th birthday. A perfect place! As always great food, and even better service provided by Michelle. For 20 years this has remained one of my favorite restaurants. The consistency is amazing.

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                      2. Wendy

                        VIP

                        Los Angeles

                        19 reviews

                        5.0

                        19 reviews

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        We celebrated my birthday and it was lovely. I was given special attention and appreciated it.

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                      3. Leslie

                        VIP

                        Palm Springs

                        4 reviews

                        4.0

                        4 reviews

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 3
                        3. Service 4
                        4. Ambience 5
                        The server mentioned something about the Seabass being pre-cooked and not cooked to order.

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                      4. Kristy

                        VIP

                        Dallas

                        2 reviews

                        5.0

                        2 reviews

                        Dined 2 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Spencer’s is a great restaurant! Michelle is a top notch server! We had an excellent lunch with a very friendly and beautiful atmosphere.

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                      5. Naochan

                        VIP

                        Los Angeles

                        73 reviews

                        4.0

                        73 reviews

                        Dined 2 days ago

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 3
                        4. Ambience 5
                        The food and atmosphere were always very good but a guy who was refiling our water was very rough and rude. He was in a rush and dropped a lot of water outside of my glass and table got wet but no apology nor wipe the water! Also our server never asked me to refill the coffee. Not nice. Usually we got a nice service here so this time was very disappointed.

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                      6. Greg

                        VIP

                        Greater Boston

                        36 reviews

                        5.0

                        36 reviews

                        Dined 2 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Everything just perfect as always. Will be back soon.

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                      7. Earl

                        Toronto

                        7 reviews

                        3.0

                        7 reviews

                        Dined 2 days ago

                        1. Overall 3
                        2. Food 2
                        3. Service 2
                        4. Ambience 3
                        The quality of food has declined versus what we used to enjoy at Spencer’s. I had the mushroom risotto and the risotto was dripping in butter with few mushrooms. My wife had the sea bass and it was very bland. The calamari pieces were very small and overcooked.

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                      8. Don Thomas

                        Palm Springs

                        3 reviews

                        5.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined 3 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        One of the finest restaurants in Palm Springs, hands-down!! I’ve been dying at Spencer’s for 20 years and find the service, food, quality, and ambience second to none .

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                      9. brian

                        Palm Springs

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 3 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Great, as always. Great food and service. Best place in town.

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                      10. mike

                        Minneapolis

                        2 reviews

                        5.0

                        2 reviews

                        Dined 3 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        The atmosphere is so wonderful outside on the patio. Food was top notch and the staff first rate and friendly.

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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 4.8 stars by 9313 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 95 times today

                      Order delivery or takeout

                      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
                        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

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