Jilly's has long been a favorite go-to spot for relaxed dining pleasure or for special occasions and business dinners. Despite changes in ownership and staff, the food and service remain stellar. We treasure every visit. On this occasion the restaurant was quite full and the noise level was more "energetic" than usual. With smaller crowds it is quite gentle. Of course we were delighted to see Jilly's full: good business means they will still be there for our next special occasion. One quibble, not too minor: the prices on the wine list have skyrocketed unreasonably, until a Bordeaux that is quite cheap at any wine shop costs as much as a fine St. Emilion! Some entree prices also have risen markedly and surprisingly.
Mike Palic
Overall food was good, oddly timed and quick, but good.
NOTE: DO NOT USE OPENTABLE TO BOOK A RESERVATION. You'll end up paying an extra 15$ a person. Having to dispute this with my CC.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ellen Olshansky
Save yourself the regret (and possibly a trip to the ER). This place should be inspected by the health department immediately
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mike
Lovely cafe atmosphere. Cozy, white linen table clothes, soothingly suitable for conversation. A bit disappointing on my entree this time around. The lobster tail was tough rather than succulent. Perhaps overcooked? The shrimp were perfectly done as was the out of this world creamy risotto pesto. Underwhelmed by the key lime pie. Flat slice, not flavorful nor creamy.
Len Joy
Excellent food and service. Charming, French cafe experience. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katie Garfinkel
We always love going to Jilly’s - visited tonight for a birthday celebration. It was a quiet evening indoors with a few other occupied tables. Food, delicious as always. Unfortunately we did not get any pics.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargot, Boullabaisse
Todd Evans
I was last Jillys 3-4 years ago. I experienced a complete transformation last night. An interior remodel, well trained professional table service, vastly improved wine and dining menu and outstanding food prep. Highly recommend, but leave time to park!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hynita
Jilly's Cafe is a cute little place with a nice quiet atmosphere, great for romantic dinner. The menu selections are great. The food was good except that everything was garnished with a spice that reminded me of Sage. It overpowered the flavor of the food. It was on the Calamari, on the Lobster Risotto (which I was very excited to try, it contained ALL of my favorites!) and on the French Ribeye!
Carol
The venue is quaint and intimate. The attention we received was personal. The food was exceptional. The gentleman, Lucas, who took care of us was charming. I would absolutely return and recommend to friends and business associates. The only issue currently is that there is minor work being done on Greenbay Rd. directly in front of the restaurant. In addition, we were unsure of where to park, however when we inquired, we were told we could park at the business located next door.
Tom Conley
This is a step or two above an ordinary bistro. The standard bistro menu items are on point but come for the specials, like venison or sea bass. They take a modern approach with layered flavors. Sublime. The wine list features excellent, fairly priced wines. They don't hurry you through the meal to turn a table. The atmosphere rating reflects the fact it is a bistro, which I believe is a plus because it's more relaxing. It is the perfect place for a romantic date, intimate anniversary, or special birthday. The candlelight picture is from a large birthday celebration and the atmosphere was perfect. Love the place.
Food is good, continental French. Nice menu and wide variety of protein selections. Enjoyed the duck confit. Also, others enjoyed their lamb, fish and risotto. Dessert was good, not off the chart or worth the calories. Portions are plentiful. Service was marginal. Gratuity set at 22%, which based on the service was 7% to high. Also, if you use a credit card expect to pay a 4% processing fee, ridiculous for an upscale restaurant to charge their customers.
Samantha
Small restaurant with really good French food and excellent service. Love the small space as it's more of an intimate environment that does not get extremely noisy!
Laura
Overall it was a good experience. However it was really strange because we had gotten pretty full on appetizers so we only ate about half of our entrees, and when the server took our plates we assumed she would wrap up the leftovers (I had even asked for them to be boxed but maybe she didn't hear me) but she must have thrown out the food because she never brought it back. We were disappointed since we were looking forward to the yummy leftovers.
Alex
A cozy French spot with consistently great food, drinks, and warm service. A true neighborhood gem.
Carole
The owner's hair is so long it dipped into the food being served to another customer. The salad had too much dressing. The omelette was runny. Too many tables I. Too small a space. We won't go back.
Jilly's has long been a favorite go-to spot for relaxed dining pleasure or for special occasions and business dinners. Despite changes in ownership and staff, the food and service remain stellar. We treasure every visit. On this occasion the restaurant was quite full and the noise level was more "energetic" than usual. With smaller crowds it is quite gentle. Of course we were delighted to see Jilly's full: good business means they will still be there for our next special occasion. One quibble, not too minor: the prices on the wine list have skyrocketed unreasonably, until a Bordeaux that is quite cheap at any wine shop costs as much as a fine St. Emilion! Some entree prices also have risen markedly and surprisingly.
Overall food was good, oddly timed and quick, but good.
NOTE: DO NOT USE OPENTABLE TO BOOK A RESERVATION. You'll end up paying an extra 15$ a person. Having to dispute this with my CC.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Save yourself the regret (and possibly a trip to the ER). This place should be inspected by the health department immediately
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lovely cafe atmosphere. Cozy, white linen table clothes, soothingly suitable for conversation. A bit disappointing on my entree this time around. The lobster tail was tough rather than succulent. Perhaps overcooked? The shrimp were perfectly done as was the out of this world creamy risotto pesto. Underwhelmed by the key lime pie. Flat slice, not flavorful nor creamy.
Excellent food and service. Charming, French cafe experience. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We always love going to Jilly’s - visited tonight for a birthday celebration. It was a quiet evening indoors with a few other occupied tables. Food, delicious as always. Unfortunately we did not get any pics.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargot, Boullabaisse
I was last Jillys 3-4 years ago. I experienced a complete transformation last night. An interior remodel, well trained professional table service, vastly improved wine and dining menu and outstanding food prep. Highly recommend, but leave time to park!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jilly's Cafe is a cute little place with a nice quiet atmosphere, great for romantic dinner. The menu selections are great. The food was good except that everything was garnished with a spice that reminded me of Sage. It overpowered the flavor of the food. It was on the Calamari, on the Lobster Risotto (which I was very excited to try, it contained ALL of my favorites!) and on the French Ribeye!
The venue is quaint and intimate. The attention we received was personal. The food was exceptional. The gentleman, Lucas, who took care of us was charming. I would absolutely return and recommend to friends and business associates. The only issue currently is that there is minor work being done on Greenbay Rd. directly in front of the restaurant. In addition, we were unsure of where to park, however when we inquired, we were told we could park at the business located next door.
This is a step or two above an ordinary bistro. The standard bistro menu items are on point but come for the specials, like venison or sea bass. They take a modern approach with layered flavors. Sublime. The wine list features excellent, fairly priced wines. They don't hurry you through the meal to turn a table. The atmosphere rating reflects the fact it is a bistro, which I believe is a plus because it's more relaxing. It is the perfect place for a romantic date, intimate anniversary, or special birthday. The candlelight picture is from a large birthday celebration and the atmosphere was perfect. Love the place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Food is good, continental French. Nice menu and wide variety of protein selections. Enjoyed the duck confit. Also, others enjoyed their lamb, fish and risotto. Dessert was good, not off the chart or worth the calories. Portions are plentiful. Service was marginal. Gratuity set at 22%, which based on the service was 7% to high. Also, if you use a credit card expect to pay a 4% processing fee, ridiculous for an upscale restaurant to charge their customers.
Small restaurant with really good French food and excellent service. Love the small space as it's more of an intimate environment that does not get extremely noisy!
Overall it was a good experience. However it was really strange because we had gotten pretty full on appetizers so we only ate about half of our entrees, and when the server took our plates we assumed she would wrap up the leftovers (I had even asked for them to be boxed but maybe she didn't hear me) but she must have thrown out the food because she never brought it back. We were disappointed since we were looking forward to the yummy leftovers.
A cozy French spot with consistently great food, drinks, and warm service. A true neighborhood gem.
The owner's hair is so long it dipped into the food being served to another customer. The salad had too much dressing. The omelette was runny. Too many tables I. Too small a space. We won't go back.
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