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Jillian's, Palm Desert, CA

Jillian's

4.8
4.8
1019 Reviews
$50 and over
International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • 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

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Contemporary American, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 776-8242
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Executive chef
    Jay G. Trubee
  • Private party facilities
    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. We will gladly customize a menu to complement and enhance your event. To accompany your meal, we offer an extensive selection of fine wines from around the world. Whether you choose one of our distinctive private 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. The comfortable elegance and charming architecture create an exclusive environment making Jillian’s the perfect Palm Desert facility for intimate private dinner parties, weddings, group meetings and business gatherings.
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross street
    Portola
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Entertainment
    Live piano music in the lounge nightly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,019 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Ambiance

  • 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

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Best Ambiance

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jillian's offers a "first class dining experience" with exceptional food and a "wonderful ambiance". Guests appreciate the "romantic and charming" atmosphere and professional service, particularly on special occasions. While some dishes may miss the mark, the meat offerings are often praised. Outdoor seating in the courtyard is "charming" and highly recommended.

1,019 Reviews
  1. Jay

    VIP

    San Diego

    93 reviews

    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 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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  2. William

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 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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  3. Tim

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 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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  4. Hunger

    Portland

    117 reviews

    4.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 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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  5. Carole

    VIP

    San Francisco

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 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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  6. Jerry

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 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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  7. Melea

    London

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 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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  8. Linda

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st class dining experience. Exceptional food, wonderful ambience & service…….a very special evening.

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  9. Mark

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Jillian’s was OUTSTANDING! Starting with a smiling hostess Jennifer, we ordered one of their special salads. It included pears and goat cheese and it was fantastic! Both entrees were terrific, the ambiance is romantic and totally charming. Our waiter Victor was an experienced professional and made the evening special! I highly recommend Jillian’s!

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  10. Kim

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely experience. Supper was delicious and the service was outstanding.

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FAQs

Jillian's is rated 4.8 stars by 1019 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Jillian's

74155 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Portola
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Contemporary American, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jay G. Trubee
  • Entertainment
    Live piano music in the lounge nightly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 776-8242
  • Private party facilities
    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. We will gladly customize a menu to complement and enhance your event. To accompany your meal, we offer an extensive selection of fine wines from around the world. Whether you choose one of our distinctive private 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. The comfortable elegance and charming architecture create an exclusive environment making Jillian’s the perfect Palm Desert facility for intimate private dinner parties, weddings, group meetings and business gatherings.
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