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Bar Cecil Palm Springs Reviews
Bar Cecil was incredible.
Josh was one of the best servers we've ever had - he was warm, funny, attentive and made our experience so memorable. The drinks and food were delicious, and the environment added so much to the evening. We will be coming back to Bar Cecil the n
Great vibe great server with decent food.
Great spot for a dim light delicious cocktail vibe.
I didn't have a reservation, but I showed up around opening
I didn't have a reservation, but I showed up around opening and only had to wait about 30 minutes before getting a seat at the bar. The vibes were great -- lively but still relaxed -- and the bartender was so kind and welcoming. The food was exc
Fantastic meal with Josh as our server.
We ordered the Steak + Frites and the Halibut and every bite was amazing. Josh was one of the friendliest servers I've ever had and I would honestly consider coming back to Palm Springs just to revisit. Lovely decor, great food, amazing servic
Bar Cecil completely DELIVERED.
The service was excellent; engaging, attentive, and genuinely helpful throughout the night. One detail we especially appreciated was the martini guide. Such a fun and thoughtful touch that made ordering feel personalized and elevated. The space is b
We made reservations for 2, via opentable, a couple weeks
We made reservations for 2, via opentable, a couple weeks prior to our visit, for a Sunday evening at 5pm. SERVICE: Outstanding. We arrived 10 minutes early, the host gestured to a seating area, and each party was greeted individually name, and sho
Bar Cecil is an experience you need to try.
From the front door to the end of your stay, the service is great. The ambience is artistic and inviting. Their bar program is legit, but not intimidating in any way. All of the food we tried was amazing, which included the artichoke, pate, steak fr
Always dine here when in town.
Best Gibson martini menu ever! The bar seating is my favorite seating experience there and the bartenders are great.
We came here as part of our honeymoon stay in Palm Springs.
This place impressed us from the moment we walked in with service , ambiance, food, energy, cocktails, everything in between. What a classy, unique place. It felt carefully curated. Every corner here feels styled to perfection. Cozy, electric, vintag
The restaurant is so beautiful.
The staff was welcoming and friendly. Service was great and the food was delicious. I would come back!
Something really off about the reservation process here.
I'm not new to booking a tough reservation, whether it's a chefs table in Capri or an exclusive Omakase experience in NYC, there is always a way to get in - especially if you set your alarm and follow instructions. Bar Cecil claims that t
The waiting room is super cute, and the hostess serves you
The waiting room is super cute, and the hostess serves you drinks as you wait for your table! We were sat outside and loved the ambiance and music playing in the background. We ordered the girl and dug bar farm salad bend, grilled broccolini, caviar
Bar Cecil: Our Palm Springs Favorite!
As a returning Palm Springs tourist, we’ve been frequenting Bar Cecil for years. As you know, securing a short-notice reservation can be challenging. This time, we didn’t have a reservation, but we took our chances and arrived about 15 minutes be
We went here while visiting Palm Springs on our anniversary
We went here while visiting Palm Springs on our anniversary trip. It was the best dinner of the whole trip! I do a ton of research on restaurants when we travel because my husband has a ton of food allergies. I couldn't find any reviews mentioni
Didn't have a reso but was greeted by Alex at the host
Didn't have a reso but was greeted by Alex at the host stand who was amazing. Waited. For 30min on a Thursday for a seat at the bar. Alex was attentive while I waited and brought me a drink. Super friendly and welcoming. Once I was seated the f
Always a go to when visiting the desert!
Bar Cecil is one of those places I keep coming back to — three visits and counting, and each time I end up ordering the pork chop. It’s that good. The whole vibe is cozy and stylish without trying too hard. Service is consistently solid, even whe
First off, the smoked duroc pork chop may be the best pork
First off, the smoked duroc pork chop may be the best pork chop that I have ever had. I got mine medium & the flavor was just scrumptious. It was tender and easy to cut. The potatoes au gratin were delicious. I also ordered an espresso martini &a
This is our new favorite spot and will be returning on our
This is our new favorite spot and will be returning on our next trip to Palm Springs. Great vibe and service. The rolls, omg I am still dreaming of the rolls a month later. Absolutely the highlight of the meal. Everything we had was delicious.
Bar Cecil has beautiful decor and ambiance.
A mix of sexy library and Havana nights. We were on the outdoor patio which had air conditioning units, fans, and we were able to enjoy the visuals of a lighting storm in the distance. I can happily share that the menu is not overwhelming. Appetiz
Absolutely divine experience here- I just wish I'd ordered
Absolutely divine experience here- I just wish I'd ordered a martini! I started with the Gardens of Giverny cocktail, which was light and herbaceous and refreshing. Then I had the pate with a cherry compote- just as decadent and flavorful as I w
Service was impeccable, food was delicious, the outdoor AC
Service was impeccable, food was delicious, the outdoor AC kept us cool, ambiance was lovely.
LOVED this place!! So worth the hype!! Everything was
LOVED this place!! So worth the hype!! Everything was amazing can't wait to come back.
Amazing food.
Amazing atmosphere. Amazing service. In other words, everything about Bar Cecil is amazing!
Every time I have guests visiting from out of town, I try
Every time I have guests visiting from out of town, I try to snag a reservation at Bar Cecil. Last week, I took one of my dearest friends to dinner, and it did not disappoint. While the food and ambiance were top-notch, as always, it was the service
Service .
..EXCELLENT FOOD OMG Patio ambiance ! Like everyone else was fortunate to get reservations 2 weeks out . Only patio available, but it was so lovely turned out to be our preference . Our host was so welcoming ( we got lost & was 10 mins late ,
Our first time at Bar Cecil.
Small eatery that only accepts reservations two weeks in advance. Being off season we were able to snag a table at 5pm. We were promptly seated. The staff was very attentive. Erik was our waiter. Our cocktails were excellent. We shared the halibut, g
Bar Cecil is such a vibe! The entrance, the decor the
Bar Cecil is such a vibe! The entrance, the decor the ambience are all impeccable. The cocktails were to die for and our bartender Sean was just amazing, so kind and a true master at his craft. We had the oysters, grilled artichoke, ratatouille and r
Best restaurant in palm springs.
The mussels with red curry, bread and burger were phenomenal.
Went for the first time last night.
Charming, eclectic place with delicious food, drinks and excellent service. Halibut was truly spectacular, steak and pork chop very good. Had the duck pate, also delish and escargot which were just okay. Grilled bread so wonderful. Drinks were very g
Bar Cecil is an eclectic Palm Springs establishment in all
Bar Cecil is an eclectic Palm Springs establishment in all the right areas. The owners have curated a STUNNING and thoughtful inside- the art collection is impressive and using their restroom is a must. Yes, that sounds weird, but no you will not reg
ONLY FOR DRINKS
Great Bar Great Bartenders the food is a JOKE! no flavor at all sent back escargot and the Ratatouille that I got to go ended up throwing out!
Better than we imagined
We did book here as it was suggested as a ‘go to’ place. This made me concerned it might be form over function. I was wrong, Bar Cecil manages form and function equally well, and at the same time seem to attract a really nice friebpndly cliente
A notch above
We loved everything about our meal at Bar Cecil. Getting a reservation took superhuman persistence and supernatural luck but it was worth it in the end. Once there for our table, we chose to dine at the bar where there were a few empty seats (that ni
Best Meal We Have Had in Palm Springs
Fantastic night out to celebrate a birthday. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the steak frites were some of the best we had ever had. The service and ambiance were also both excellent. The best place we have eaten in Palm Springs, and we spen
The good and the not so good
This is probably the 10th time I’ve dined at this restaurant. The good… Amazing food. You can see why they want a Michelin star in 2022. Everything is delicious. On one occasion, I had an overcooked halibut, but they did right by me the next time
Always good service and lovely atmosphere.
This restaurant has remained consistent despite the original chef having moved on some time ago. It is a personal take on classic French bistro fare. While the food is consistently good (and there are certainly many restaurants in Palm Springs with e
Fabulous Pork Chop ! the rest was just OK ... nothing special.
I spent three days in Palm Springs for R+R. Since my plane landed on Saturday afternoon, it was logical for me to sign up at 4pm for a 5 o’clock seat at the bar. The NYTimes travel article suggested the pork chop. The bartender suggested the devi
Inexcusable horrible experience
We made dinner reservations for 2 people several weeks in advance at Bar Cecil. When we arrived, we were taken to our table by a host who said “Oh, you’ll be seated next to a dog.” I am not exaggerating when I say that the tables were no more t
Love the experience at Bar Cecil. Always ...
A must stop if you're in Palm Springs. I managed to grab a seat at the bar and enjoyed my dinner, drinks, and chats with the bar staff as well as other guests seated around me. The food here is always always good. The drinks are done extreme
"Shall We..." No we shall not! Bar Cecil makes clear they don't care about customers.
Bar Cecil is clear in signaling that they don't care about your business. Making reservations is hard -- not a problem, and could be a very good sign! But when, as others have noted, they make it prohibitively challenging in order to create th
Everything we ate was delicious especially the bread rolls,
Everything we ate was delicious especially the bread rolls, mussels, roasted chicken, and cacio e pepe. Service was hit or miss in tracking down our waitress or a runner not acknowledging a question asked but to their defense the restaurant was full.
Came here to say to celebrate me and my boyfriends one
Came here to say to celebrate me and my boyfriends one year! The drink was perfect and refreshing especially in the hot weather! We ordered the burger, steak, broccolini and artichokes. The artichokes were alright, pretty chewy and kind of bland. The
Awful experience.
The food was okay this time --- yes, I'm a regular. Super disappointed. Staff was rude and rushed us out. It was horrible. Reservation was for 8:30. We were told if we did not order straight away we could not eat. We had one cocktail and never offere
I can't say enough about bar Cecil.
This is some of the best food I've ever had. We ordered their seasonal mix green salad the Cacio e pepe and potatoes au gratin it was so delicious and not to mention we sat at the bar and the server was so nice and so friendly, great music great audi
I'm convinced Bar Cecil (pron: SESS-uhl) turns out probably
I'm convinced Bar Cecil (pron: SESS-uhl) turns out probably the best, most creative food going in Palm Springs. The problem? There are approximately only a dozen tables inside, so reservations are notoriously elusive. We had the luck of being in to
We had the best time dining at Bar Cecil over 4th of July
We had the best time dining at Bar Cecil over 4th of July weekend. We walked up a little after 5pm and they were already full at the bar (the only part of the place that is walk-in only) but Jimmy at the front of house said he'd do the best he could
Waited weeks to get in.
Mediocre in my opinion. The owners are too cool for their customers. Save yourself some time and dont bother.
Waited 2.
5 years to finally try this place, and it did not disappoint. Reservations are hard to come by, but you do happen to find one that suits your time and party snag it up quickly! We sat in the patio on a sunny and warm July afternoon. (I think it wa
A Palm Springs must! I've been here twice, once for a
A Palm Springs must! I've been here twice, once for a girls night out and then I had to bring my man back for date night. Lovely decor and details, strong cocktails, and amazing food. A few items on the menu that really shouldn't be missed: the wa
Second to none dining experience.
This my 6th visit and I would not do justice if I did not take the time to share my experience in dining at this upscale restaurant. Allow me to share with you how wonderful and consistent with their entire menu, from appetizers to main course. Seco
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