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Jillian's, Palm Desert, CA

Jillian's

4.8 (1037)
$50 and over
International
74155 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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
  • 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 1,037 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Good for special occasions

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jillian's offers a "marvelous evening" with attentive service and delicious, beautifully prepared dishes. The ambiance is "romantic and totally charming," featuring elegant indoor and outdoor settings. Although it is a "fine dining" spot with higher prices, the "food is amazing" and service consistently excels. Highly recommended for special occasions!

1,037 Reviews
  1. Deb VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful patio- lovely food and great ambiance. Loved everything we ordered. Expensive but great.

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  2. Lane VIP

    Portland3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve always heard about how good Jillian’s is and being new to the area I took my wife and mom out for dinner. It could have not gone any worse. I ordered a drink and got the wrong drink, order an appetizer and the others in my party got there’s but my came late because server forgot. I ordered a steak medium rare and it was overcooked and when they brought the chef out he basically said that he felt it was cooked appropriately. I ordered a 2nd glass of wine and they forgot it and when I talked to the manager he was unapologetic! He said I Hope you try us again. Maybe this was a off night but with all the good restaurants down here it will be tough to go back to Jillian’s

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  3. Gerry VIP

    Palm Springs79 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambiance….my problem is the condescending attitude you get from the waiters….they make it seem like they’re doing you a big favor by serving you. And….very pricey.

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  4. Cynthia

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect ambience. Food was very good with reasonable portions. Excellent wine list

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  5. Joseph VIP

    New Mexico2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A marvelous evening! Fernando was a wonderful server - attentive and pleasant.. We loved the food and the whole experience. Sitting at a corner table in the back patio area was perfect for us. Jillian’s is a favorite!

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  6. Anne

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating a birthday, service was stellar and food was delicious and plentiful.

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  7. Hans

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always save Jillian’s for a special night out when we are in the desert. It is definitely fine dining and such a wonderful experience! We love all the food every time. The portions are generous and so well prepared. Wonderful Chef. Service is excellent. We highly recommend Jillian’s! 😊

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  8. John

    Vancouver21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful dinner at Jillian’s the other night. Sweet background music, terrific service. Everything done right. The best pork chop I can ever remember. Congrats to chef! Wish we had stayed for dessert. Thought the wine list was ok, but wished for more European by the glass. Napa Cab was just fine, however. Good experience. Highly recommended.

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  9. Teresa

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is so lovely. Many small intimate dining spaces where you and your guests can get lost. Service was exemplary. The food was excellent you will notice i did not give it a five star rating, more because I find food costs so high that restaurants bear the brunt of the costs which are passed to the consumer and consequently put the burden back on the restaurants. Botton lone: great venue and wondered food!!

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  10. Sue VIP

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting, good food and a lovely place to spend an evening with friends.

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Jillian's is rated 4.8 stars by 1037 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 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
  • 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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