Bar Cecil remains one of Palm Springs’ most sought-after reservations. The intimate dining room, polished service, cocktails, and French-inspired menu make it a natural choice for a celebratory dinner.
Bar Cecil currently lists daily hours from 5–10 p.m., with the kitchen closing at 9 p.m. Its official site also notes that reservations are limited to a two-hour window and parties of five or fewer. Confirm current hours, reservation terms, and availability directly before planning your evening.
The restaurant’s team describes the it as “for those who follow the beat to their own drum, horn or whatever inspires them to create, to be individuals, and to embrace diversity.” We say YES to that, especially when coupled with almost life-changing dishes from Executive Chef Gabe Woo like scrumptious Deviled Eggs (with Caviar, if you’re feeling luxey), the Colossal Shrimp Cocktail and an unbeatable Steak Frites. Many feel that the pork chop is life changing as well!
Are you with us yet? Ok, great. Now we need to score a table. As you can imagine, reservations can be very difficult. But there are ways (and they don’t involve folded up bills).
Score a reservation at Bar Cecil even if they’re fully booked
If your preferred time is unavailable, use these practical options to watch for a cancellation or try for a bar seat:
Tip # 1 - Set an Alert
Alerts aren’t just for annoying Instagram ads any more. You can use the OpenTable app to set an alert for sold-out restaurants and (hopefully!) score a table when someone cancels. Here’s how:
If you have yet to download the OpenTable app on your mobile device, do that now.
Then, find Bar Cecil Palm Springs for the date and time that you’d like to dine.
If you see the time you want, you’re in luck! Otherwise, you should see a button that says “Set alert.” Tap that, select the times that you’d be willing to visit and keep an eye on your phone.
If a table opens up — and they do! — you’ll get a notification on your phone that a reservation has become available.
Don’t delay! Tables go quickly since it’s one of the best and most popular restaurants in Palm Springs. Good luck!
Tip # 2 - Arrive at Five
Bar seating has historically been held for walk-in guests. If the restaurant still confirms that policy for your visit, arriving shortly before opening can improve your chances, but walk-in seating is never guaranteed.
We certainly hope you enjoy a visit to this stellar dining establishment in the desert during your stay at our Palms at Park vacation rentals and if you have any further tips, we’d love to share them with future guests!
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