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Jillian's, Palm Desert, CA

Jillian's

4.8
4.8
1022 Reviews
$50 and over
International

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Romantic. Inviting. Original. Uncompromising quality.
Superb cuisine graciously served in an extraordinary atmosphere, is the unique inspiration of proprietors Jay and June Trubee.
Guests will experience a masterful Eclectic cuisine. Our menus are designed to include seasonal local ingredients, classic Jillian’s dishes and, of course, your preferences. To accompany your meal, we offer an extensive selection of fine wines from around the world.
Whether you choose one of our distinctive dining rooms or the inviting outdoor courtyard, enchanting garden or private terrace, every detail will be attended to, every need met. With everything from the menu selection to the wine pairings and flower arrangements that can be custom-designed for a most memorable occasion.

RESERVATIONS FOR 5 GUESTS OR MORE.......CALL (760) 776-8242

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Contemporary American, Contemporary European
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–20:30
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jay G. Trubee

Private dining

What 1,022 people are saying

Jillian's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Good for special occasions

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jillian's offers a "beautiful, sophisticated ambiance" with "impeccable service," making it a top dining choice for special occasions. Guests rave about its "superb food" including standout dishes like scallops and sweet corn risotto. Despite some service inconsistencies, the restaurant's "romantic setting" and "delicious cuisine" ensure a memorable experience.

1,022 Reviews
  1. Sandra

    Minneapolis26 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Julian’s came highly recommended. Waited awhile to get a reservation, so we thought this would be our new favorite place in Palm Desert. I ordered the Salmon in parchment paper. It seemed very mushy and the sides were weird. They had mushrooms in the parchment paper with salmon, which I thought odd. There was a little pile of corn, stewed tomatoes, pile of beets, 1 broccoli and 1 carrot. I thought it was very strange combination! The person I was with had the lamb (dry). It had the same sides… We ordered the apple dumpling since it came as the #1 recommendation. Very very sugary and way too sweet for our taste. We sat outside and it was warmed by the heater, which we were happy for. They brought the wrong salad and when they did bring the correct one, no dressing. Sorry to say, we were not impressed as we eat out a lot and are big foodies.

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  2. Laura

    Greater Boston141 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just exquisite!! The food was amazing and the service was outstanding!! I definitely recommend and return!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outdoor ambiance in an elegant casual setting with seasoned pros for servers. Live music set the tone as the Scottish-American owner (31 years) came by and introduced herself, as she oversaw the operation. Have never been served larger, more savory or more tender, flavorful rack of lamb. My wife’s fish choice, a bream, was cooked to perfection and delicious as well. This traditional restaurant exudes class and history with attention to every detail of hospitality, meal presentation, overall service, and expertly prepared cuisine.

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  4. Jay VIP

    San Diego93 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite higher end restaurant in Palm Desert area. Food, ambience and service are excellent!

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  5. William VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, I ate there 2 nights in a row. Great food, great ownership

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  6. Tim VIP

    Minneapolis6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic! Love the food, service and music!

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  7. Hunger

    Portland117 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated next to table of 9 celebrating B-day, as we were for my wife. The four of us had terrible time with conversation. Finally left without looking at desserts.

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  8. Carole VIP

    San Francisco41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I as on the fence about wanting to come here again. It seems like Jillian’s has lost much of their luster over the years. However, the service, the setting and the menu was perfection when we ate there this week. I may have to put back on our list again.,

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  9. Jerry VIP

    Palm Springs42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time for dinner at Jillian’s. The atmosphere is top notch. The hostess and server were great. We probably made a mistake on the food orders. Our salads were good but our mains, which were pasta dishes,didn’t hit the mark. My wife’s risotto was over cooked and my special of the night “amatriciana’ was just ok. It seemed that more people were having meat dishes so it’s possible that’s where Jillian’s excels. It’s definitely a nice spot but also on the higher end for costs. We will likely try it again to see if we just made the wrong meal choices.

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  10. Melea VIP

    London15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for our anniversary and were seated next to a door and in a narrow passage that almost every single waiter had to pass - so felt so busy. Our waiter raced by and then stopped to hastily introduce himself. Then after that we had unlimited service but by just anyone as they raced by. Seriously felt like they rounded the corner and were rushed off their feet. The singer certainly provided the old school atmosphere. My husband had the clam chowder that said traditional but then had a lot of vegetables in it that was not traditional. The lamb was the best ever. The filet cooked perfectly. The sides were, while nice, felt like we had just gone through the buffet line. There were five - all about two tablespoons worth. Not elegantly presented. Less would be more in this case. Very limited wine selection by the glass considering the wine list itself. Did we enjoy it? Yes, but …

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Jillian's is rated 4.8 stars by 1022 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
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74155 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Contemporary American, Contemporary European
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–20:30
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jay G. Trubee
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