Spencer's Restaurant

“Absolutely amazing lunch on the patio (the best restaurant patio in the area). The Beef Wellington sandwich (thinly sliced beef with liver pate and mushrooms) is out of this world. Add their world class onion rings and you experience an edible masterpiece. On the other hand, you could have the crabcake benedict. Take it from my wife who is a true benedict snob: it is the best crab benedict ever! Two incredibly light crab cakes topped with eggs which can only be descibed as cloudlike (light and airy). Be sure to save room for the heavenly tiramisu or creme brule, both served with the freshest frui and incredibly light whipped creme. An absolute culinary must in Palm Springs.”

“This was a lovely dining experience in Palm Springs. The food was excellent, and although not cheap, the prix fixe menu offered added value. We all enjoyed our dishes as well as the ambiance. One thing I might mention, the servers should remember to hold silverware by the handles only, 3 times during the meal when our server handed spoons and forks to us, she held them by the end we use to eat with. This feels especially important in a restaurant where we paid a premium to dine.”

“Really well integrated indoor-outdoor space. I dined during the day and it was beautiful and great to be in nature. I imagine it’s beautiful in the evening with candles. Food was good. Service was attentive. Pictures are of the Apple salad (large!), the rib eye, and the carrot cake. The carrot cake was better than good. Would come back and try brunch.”

“Meh. There are much better places with much better portions and prices. Truly feel this place was overhyped. I would recommend coming here for drinks and the trio appetizer (crab cake, coconut fried shrimp and calamari) and leaving. The cocktail was good and service was nice. However, unfortunately, I could make better lamb and risotto at home! Come here before hitting Tac/quila!”

“What is now the location of Spencer's Restaurant began as the Palm Springs Tennis Club in 1937. Pearl "Auntie Pearl" McManus originally set up two tennis courts and a small outdoor pool below her cliffside mansion. The Club attracted elite tennis players from around the world and quite a few Hollywood celebrities, including Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, and that is just the short list. Many years and many owners later, Harold Matzner opened Spencer's in February of 2000 and named it after his 110# Siberian Husky. We ordered breakfast at about 9:30am on a Monday and did not have a wait. The American style breakfast and some sides were absolutely perfect. Sausage patties were high quality and the poached eggs were perfect! Our servers were very professional and knowledgeable. Post Script 12 February 2026: My wife and I came in for breakfast and were seated. Immediately, we were asked if we wanted drinks and we just required water. No problem. However, after watching adjoining tables ordering breakfast and beginning to eat, we realized that we were being completely ignored. Probably no intent, but we just could not get our order in. My wife even waved twice at the staff- no response. After 20 minutes of waiting, we departed for Sherman's Restaurant, where we were treated quickly and with respect. My wife's family was in the hotel/restaurant business for almost 50 years, and was very upset at our experience.”