Spencer's
Palm Springs Tennis Club, Palm Springs
Restaurant in Palm Springs, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Spencer's is a practical Palm Springs choice for a familiar, low-friction meal rather than a destination dinner built around a named chef, tasting menu, or documented wine program. Book it when convenience and a known local setting matter; cross-shop Le Vallauris for a more formal French occasion or Sammy G's Tuscan Grill for an Italian-leaning group dinner.
About Spencer's
In Palm Springs, Spencer's is best described by its key features rather than from an invented culinary hook. Its key features are: it is in Palm Springs, the dress code is smart casual, and it is open 8 AM–10 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Tuesday and Wednesday closed.
Spencer's does not specify a specific cuisine, chef, signature dish, price point, reservation format, beverage program, or service style, so the safest way to evaluate it is by schedule and fit. Choose it when the hours and smart-casual dress code work for the plan, and check the venue's official channels for current menu, booking, and service details before committing.
Use it for a direct Palm Springs plan
For someone comparing options, Spencer's is easiest to assess by timing. It is open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8 AM to 10 PM; it is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. If you are also considering other Palm Springs dining rooms, Le Vallauris, The Pantry, and Chi Chi are natural names to compare by occasion and current availability.
The drinks and menu angle should stay practical: Spencer's does not feature a destination beverage program, pairing format, specific cuisine, or signature dish. That does not make Spencer's a poor choice; it simply means the decision should rest on its key features and whatever current information the restaurant provides directly.
Who should cross-shop before committing
Cross-shop if the occasion has sharper requirements than Spencer's currently supports. Sammy G's Tuscan Grill and Kaiser Grille Palm Springs are other Palm Springs names to compare when planning around timing and current availability. For broader planning, use our full Palm Springs restaurants guide, then pair the meal with our full Palm Springs hotels guide, our full Palm Springs bars guide, our full Palm Springs wineries guide, or our full Palm Springs experiences guide if the night needs a wider plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 701 W Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- spencersrestaurant.com
- Phone
- +17603273446
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Spencer's presents a composed, quietly scenic dining room that favors the measured rhythms of table service over casual, poolside energy. The Garden Room and its surrounding landscaping soften street noise and frame outdoor meals in late-afternoon light, so the place reads as intimate rather than bustling. Service and plating lean toward classical restraint: courses arrive in sequence, the meal unfolding from lighter to richer preparations. The overall effect is a serene, deliberate dining environment where attention is on the progression of the meal and the comfort of thoughtful, low-key luxury.
Best For
Spencer's is best experienced for an evening meal when its tasting-progression format can play out as intended. The room suits date nights and special occasions, and it fits business dinners where composed plates and discreet service are priorities. Outdoor tables reward timing—the late-afternoon "shoulder light" changes the character of the Garden Room—while the quieter service model keeps conversations comfortable. Brunch is listed among occasions, but the description emphasizes an evening sequence of courses, so dinner is the clearest calling card for visitors seeking the full Spencer's experience.
Ordering Tips
Expect courses to arrive in deliberate sequence rather than all at once; the house leans into a tasting-progression format that moves from lighter preparations toward richer ones. If weather and timing matter to you, request a Garden Room or outdoor table to catch the late-afternoon light, but be mindful that temperatures drop after sunset in shoulder seasons. Consider sharing to sample across courses, and be sure to try signature highlights called out for the room, such as the Chinese Style Kung Pao Calamari and the Boneless Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs, which reflect the kitchen's composed approach.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish elegance blended with comfortable informality, featuring newly expanded indoor dining and award-winning temperature-controlled patio.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Chinese Style Kung Pao Calamari
- Boneless Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 701 W Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Planning details
Location
701 W Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Le Vallauris, French, French
- The Pantry, Notable alternative
- Sammy G's Tuscan Grill, Notable alternative
- Chi Chi, Notable alternative
- Kaiser Grille Palm Springs, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Spencer's Compares in Palm Springs
Choose Spencer's when ease matters more than a specific cuisine brief. Against Le Vallauris, it reads as the lower-pressure option: Le Vallauris is the clearer pick for a French special-occasion meal, while Spencer's is better for a repeat local dinner where the group wants comfort over ceremony.
For casual hotel or resort energy, The Pantry and Chi Chi are worth checking before committing. They are stronger fits when the meal is part of a pool-day, hotel-stay, or daytime plan. Spencer's makes more sense when the group wants a standalone Palm Springs restaurant rather than a resort-centered stop.
If the group has a cuisine direction, cross-shop harder. Sammy G's Tuscan Grill is the more direct choice for an Italian-leaning dinner, while Kaiser Grille Palm Springs is useful when downtown convenience is the main filter. Spencer's wins on familiarity and low-friction planning, not on a clearly documented culinary niche.
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Compare Spencer's
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer's | Palm Springs | , | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
| Le Vallauris | Palm Springs | French | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2302025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2542023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Highly Recommended |
| The Pantry | Palm Springs | , | Pearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Sammy G's Tuscan Grill | Palm Springs | , | No published awards |
| Chi Chi | Palm Springs | , | No published awards |
| Kaiser Grille Palm Springs | Palm Springs | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spencer's good for solo dining?
Spencer's does not specify a solo-dining setup. If you are planning around timing, Spencer's is open 8 AM–10 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
What are alternatives to Spencer's in Palm Springs?
Other Palm Springs options to compare include Le Vallauris, The Pantry, Chi Chi, Sammy G's Tuscan Grill, and Kaiser Grille Palm Springs. Compare them by current hours, availability, and the kind of occasion you are planning.
Is lunch or dinner better at Spencer's?
Spencer's hours are confirmed, but it does not specify meal periods. Spencer's is open 8 AM–10 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
