Bar Cecil

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   S.

   Seattle

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined today

   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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   lesleyc

   Palm Springs

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   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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   Kim

   Calgary

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   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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   Day

   Seattle

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 2 days 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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   Brant

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days 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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   Tamara

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 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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   Spencer

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 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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   Victor

   Greater Boston

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 5 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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   Jonathan

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 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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    Heidi

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 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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