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Jillian's, Palm Desert, CA

Jillian's

4.9
4.9
1009 Reviews
$50 and over
International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • 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
    (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 1,009 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Overall

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Food

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Service

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Best Ambiance

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Great for outdoor dining

  • 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

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jillian's offers a beautiful, elegant setting perfect for special occasions. Guests praise the "amazing" food and "superb" service, enhanced by attentive staff who make diners feel like family. The outdoor seating is highly recommended for its charm. While some find it pricey, many agree it's "worth it" for the exceptional experience.

1,009 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    While the service was typically very good, the food was a great disappointment. My wife had the corn chowder. It clearly was not made with fresh corn. There was no crisp snap when biting the corn kernels. I ordered the veal medallion special, but was informed that the kitchen was out of this. I decided to order a New York strip steak. The steak was properly cooked, but was fairly tough. Not a fine cut of beef. There was a bland assortment of sides on my plate, none with much flavor. We've eaten at Jillian's for many years. This was a celebration of my wife's birthday and of the night, nine years ago, when I proposed to her at the restaurant. I'm sure we'll go back to Jillian's, but that evening was a big let-down.

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  2. Cheryl

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Jillian’s! Think it’s one of the best restaurants in the desert. Food is always delicious and perfectly prepared. Definitely pricey, but considered fine dining. Service and ambience are always great whether inside or on one of the beautiful patios. Love!

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  3. Russ

    VIP

    Nashville

    624 reviews

    5.0

    624 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Jillian’s remains one of the top restaurants in the Palm Springs area. The food is excellent and the service is professional and efficient. Nice wine list too! The outdoor seating is great (weather permitting). Try seating in the courtyard…it is charming.

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  4. JaneB

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous! Perfect service and welcoming staff from the moment we walked in the door!

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  5. Laura

    Seattle

    52 reviews

    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Jillians is a beautiful restaurant. A perfect place for an anniversary celebration. Or so I thought. I had asked to be put in a quiet area inside, since it was chilly outside (that said, outside is SO pretty that I would reverse that decision). So, we were sat in a room that was the direct path to the kitchen, so not very private. There were 2 tables with patrons who were extremely loud and we couldn't even hear each other talk. The food was good, not great like last time, as the vegetables were overcooked. Our server was excellent - the best part of the dinner. He was a classic waiter who paid just the right amount of time with us, and made a special point to congratulate us on our anniversary (an older gentleman who was so nice).

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  6. Jana

    VIP

    Orange County

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jillian's is a favorite special occasion place for our family. Sitting in the garden on a warm desert evening is really awesome!

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  7. Carol

    VIP

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in La Quinta to celebrate my husband’s 60th Birthday and Jillian’s was our last night’s dinner. It was the best dinner we had the whole week! Rico, our waiter, was amazing. The owners made us feel like we were old friends. And the food was delicious and perfect. Absolutely nothing could have been better. We will remember Jillian’s and will definitely be back next time we are in the area.

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  8. Katherine

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it and will return every time we visit Palm Desert! Everything was perfection. The food is amazing, every single course was delicious. Sit outside, it is beautiful.

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  9. Julie

    Oklahoma City

    141 reviews

    5.0

    141 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jillians is an elegant, lovely restaurant. Both the courtyards and the inside dining are beautiful. Our waiter, Fernando, was the epitome of classy service. This is not a place to be in a rush; it's a place to order your cocktail and enjoy it before you even think about food, which is delicious.

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  10. Ann

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal with great service and ambiance. Will be back

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FAQs

Jillian's is rated 4.9 stars by 1009 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 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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