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Bar Cecil, Palm Springs, CA
Award-winning

Bar Cecil

4.8
4.8
1644 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 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 1,644 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.

1,644 Reviews

  1. lesleyc

    Palm Springs

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined today

    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.

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  2. Kim

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    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

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  3. Day

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived on time for reservation and had to wait 30 mins for our table. We asked to be served a cocktail while we waited, that didn’t happen. The hostess was vaping and drinking her own cocktail at the station while we sat with nothing. Our reservation was for 830 pm. We waited until 9, our main courses took a very long time to come. By the time we were finishing desert, the staff were packing up the restaurant around us. I think for $350, perhaps things could have run a bit smoother for us. The food was excellent, the cocktails were solid and wine was great; the service was lacking.

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  4. Brant

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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!

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  5. Tamara

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  6. Spencer

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 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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  7. Victor

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  8. Jonathan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  9. Heidi

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 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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  10. Krista

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 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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FAQs

Bar Cecil is rated 4.8 stars by 1644 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 32 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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