Set at the historic Palm Springs Tennis Club — an exclusive gathering place since the 1930s for celebrities like Katharine Hepburn and Bob Hope — Spencer’s Restaurant is synonymous with the desert’s classic style and timeless appeal. Elegance and comfortable informality intertwine to suit any dining occasion, from a power lunch or private party to a romantic dinner for two or Sunday brunch.
Named for owner Harold Matzner’s award-winning, 110-pound Siberian husky, the restaurant welcomes well-behaved pups on its three patios. Outdoor seating is temperature-controlled, and the terrace is shaded by trees — a scenic atmosphere rivaled only by the sumptuous cuisine. The colossal shrimp cocktail, pan-fried Chilean sea bass, Australian rock lobster tail, center-cut veal chop, and Black Angus filet mignon are house favorites, but save room for dessert: The banana split is sinfully good, and the “24 Carrot” cake is a must. The extensive wine list, which garnered the Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, and craft cocktails from the indoor-outdoor bar complement any meal.
General manager Julieta Quinn.
Try the Desert Sunrise, prepared with Ketel One Vodka, peach schnapps, Champagne, and orange and pineapple juice.
Spencer’s refined atmosphere has garnered national acclaim. It was named one of the 100 Best Brunch and Alfresco Restaurants in America by OpenTable diners and has won many local “best of” honors.
The mountainside Bougainvillea Room is a picture-perfect setting for weddings and events of up to 250 guests. Additionally, Spencer’s offers a full catering menu of services through its subsidiary, Carousel Catering, which provides off-site catering anywhere in the Coachella Valley.
Spencer’s Restaurant
701 W. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
760-327-3446
spencersrestaurant.com
Spencer’s Restaurant
701 W. Baristo Road, Palm Springs
760-327-3446
spencersrestaurant.com
