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Bar Cecil, Palm Springs, CA
Award-winning

Bar Cecil

4.8
4.8
1652 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro
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Bar Cecil

4.8
$31 to $50
Bistro
Palm Springs

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Charming
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
"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 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (442) 332-3800
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gabriel Woo
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    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

What 1,652 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Ambience

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Cecil in Palm Springs is an absolute gem that consistently delivers on all fronts. Known for its "fantastic" food and "exceptional" service, it offers a chic ambiance perfect for any occasion. While reservations can be challenging, the "outstanding" cocktails and dishes like the pork chop and steak frites make it worth the effort.

1,652 Reviews
  1. Anne

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Escargot and the Steak Frites did not disappoint. They were incredible.

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  2. Lauren

    Central Coast

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant had a cool vibe. The food and wait staff were good. However, we were seated in the covered outdoor area, right near the arched door entrance. It was quite a cool evening in December. There were heaters installed and running around the patio seating area, but the entryway door was constantly being opened by staff in order to seat guests. That in itself was not the main issue, but the fact that at least 50% of the time the door was not closed after the host and guests came through was a problem. The heaters were not sufficient enough to keep our table comfortable. We had to repeatedly ask that the door be closed, even after we told staff that we were cold. We ended up sitting and eating with our coats on, and this made our entire dining experience less than ideal.

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  3. Jennifer

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a delight. We enjoyed the food and very gracious service including our first adventure with corkage which was a big success. We can’t wait to return

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  4. Jeffrey

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved our dinner here. Service was best I've had in a long time anywhere. Highly recommend! Great for date night or just a good meal out. Will be back next time in town.

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  5. Jeffrey

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, a wonderful evening with incredible food, service and ambience.

    2 people found this helpful

  6. Annmarie

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Packed on a Tuesday night - a perfect place to enjoy dining with friends! Great food and service.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. S.

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were excited to try Bar Cecil but ultimately thought it was a mediocre experience. We were not impressed with the entree selection. The steak tartare was very good but the Lays potato chips accompanying the tartare were a real disappointment. The sole was good but not great. The ratatouille was a mediocre sop to the vegetarians. The pork chop was excellent and easily the best entree on the menu. Four of us ate in a cramped booth in the noisy bar area. The covered patio area looked prettier, quieter and more spacious. For the price, there are better restaurants in Palm Springs.

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  8. lesleyc

    Palm Springs

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another trip to bar Cecil- this time had the bread (do not miss!) the mussels to share - delicious- and the fish (with carmelized sweet potato and whipped celeriac). Honestly - we drive 25-30 minutes from La Quinta every time and it is ALWAYS worth the trip. Set your alarm and book in advance so you can get in. It’s that good.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Kim

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic, food was very good and the place is adorable. It's the first restaurant in Palm Springs this trip where someone actually read the special event. Staff is well trained, thoughtful and made the dinner a wonderful event. Thank you

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Brant

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been coming here since they opened in 2020 and have consistently had great experiences and amazing food. Unfortunately this visit did not live up to the expectations we have come to expect from Bar Cecil. The food quality was great, but unfortunately the mains all came out at different times and we received our last entree nearly 20 minutes after the first two arrived. This was a bit disappointing as we the four of us ate staggered rather than all together. There was also several things we ordered that were forgotten. The server knew this was not up to par without us saying anything and did comp several items on the bill, which I greatly appreciated. Overall we still love Bar Cecil and are chalking this up to an off night. We will be back!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Bar Cecil is rated 4.8 stars by 1652 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Bar Cecil restaurant

Bar Cecil

4.8
$31 to $50
Bistro
Palm Springs

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Bar Cecil

1555 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Palm Springs
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • 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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