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Jillian's, Palm Desert, CA

Jillian's

4.7 (1090)
$50 and over
International
74155 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Jillian's

4.7
$50 and over
International
Palm Desert

Make a booking

2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.
  • Area
    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

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Reviews

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4.7

4.7
(1090)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jillian's offers a romantic, welcoming ambiance with "great service and atmosphere." Known for its expertly cooked dishes like lamb chops and lobster salad, it has a "beautifully decorated" setting with a charming garden patio. Guests appreciate the "extremely professional" service, making it perfect for special occasions and memorable evenings.
1,090 Reviews
  1. Pamela Gold

    Utah16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best! Romantic, feels like home. June and jay are so warm and welcoming. Been my favorite since 1997z.

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  2. Bob

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and atmosphere . Lobster salad was fantastic.

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  3. Dave Gold

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 May 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The Lamb Chops were perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Cannelloni was nicely done. The atmosphere felt like a movie set, beautifully decorated with a comfortable garden patio setting.

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  4. Ted Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jillian’s is as well-run a restaurant as one can find in the Coachella Valley. The entry is pleasant to the eye and once through the door one is greeted by a welcoming hostess and immediately escorted to one’s table. Cocktail and wine service are immediate and completely professional. The wines we brought were treated with care and respect. We were given ample time to settle in and have a bit of conversation before placing our orders. Each of our dishes, appetizers and entrees was well-prepared and attractively presented, and each, salads, gazpacho, liver Venetian style, sea bream and a veal chop was excellent.Our waiter was professional and attentive. We were thanked for our patronage when leaving. Precisely the level of food one hopes for when going out to a fine dining restaurant.

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  5. Tracy Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 10 May 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    It’s very old school on the inside. The vibe is better in the garden but it’s still old school decor, men are required to wear pants (in all weather, and if you walk in with shorts I’ve heard you’ll be handed a pair of slacks in your size to change into), the portions are large,

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  6. Florie Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought friends with us who had never been to Gillian’s, and they loved it as much as we do! Never disappoints!

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  7. Tricia Gold

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant … great ambience. Beautiful decor … friendly staff. It was our first time there and we can’t wait to go again.

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  8. Frank Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there & we shall return! Extremely professional waiter & service!

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  9. Anne Gold

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate in the patio and it was lovely. The food and service were excellent. We will definitely return for another special occasion.

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  10. Diana Gold

    Los Angeles27 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 2 May 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go to for a special evening out. Every year we look forward to sitting in this restaurant’s lovely garden and enjoying a spectacular meal. This visit was hopefully just an aberration. We ordered the tower of crab which was excellent. The homemade warm bread is out of this world. And the date dessert is delish, warm and gooey. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the salad was over dressed to the point where the lettuce became a slurpy green slop. The pork special was full of gristle. The pasta carbonara (my absolute favorite) was so salty it was inedible and trust me I LOVE salt. My table mates each tried my pasta and agreed something had gone terribly wrong. Unfortunately once the food was put on our table, nobody checked in with us until almost 20 mins later. By that time everyone else was finishing their meal so I didn’t order an alternative meal. We were told that the chef was training a new cook? Uh-oh nobody is tasting things before they exit the kitchen! We appreciated not being charged for the pasta. It may be a while before we return.

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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.
  • Area
    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

FAQs

Evenings are the busiest times at Jillian’s, service and reviews note particularly busy nights during seasonal events (Fashion Week, the tennis tournament), so reservations are wise.

Jillian’s feels romantic and elegant, white‑tablecloth dining across several intimate rooms, plus beautiful courtyards and live music that create a warm, memorable evening.

Yes, Jillian's is often recommended for romantic evenings, with intimate dining rooms, lovely courtyard patios, live music and many guests celebrating anniversaries.

At Jillian's guests commonly describe the portions as generous, reviewers note large plate sizes and satisfying, generous portions.

Yes, Jillian’s has lovely outdoor options, including an inviting courtyard, enchanting garden and private terrace, and guests frequently praise dining on the patio.

Jillian’s is at its loveliest for dinner on a pleasant evening, book Mon–Sat during dinner service (5:30–8:30 pm) to enjoy the courtyard patio and live-music atmosphere.

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Jillian's

4.7
$50 and over
International
Palm Desert

Make a booking

2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
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