Bar Juillet: Where Perfect Cocktails Meet Perfect Fried Chicken Bar Juillet has quickly become one of our absolute favorite go-to spots in Ashland and Southern Oregon. It all starts with the best fried chicken you'll find anywhere in the region. Hands down. This restaurant and cocktail bar delivers on every front. The cocktails are crafted with real skill and balance, and their wine list is outstanding a thoughtful mix of local favorites and world-renowned producers that shows just how seriously they take their program. I've eaten here multiple times, and one thing you can always count on is consistency. The service is warm and attentive, the food is always executed beautifully, and the atmosphere makes it easy to settle in and enjoy the night. They do get busy on weekends, so reservations are smart, but even if you end up waiting, it's absolutely worth it. And if you can grab a seat at the bar, do it. The bartenders here make it an experience all on its own. Reliable, delicious, and truly one of Ashland's standout spots. Bar Juillet never disappoints. read more

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I'm saddened. I've worked in restaurants my entire adult life. As a chef at two James Beard-winning restaurants, a server, owner, and consultant, I have dedicated my life to the food industry and the people within it. I'm from Ashland, and I was so happy when places like this started showing up in my hometown. Good food and atmosphere can be so hard to find. Coming home to Ashland can be a true oasis for my family. My wife and I have made it our life's mission to make our daughter feel equal and included. Our daughter was born with a rare condition called AMC and does not have normal function in any of her limbs. She currently spends 3-4 days a week in physical therapy to continue building strength so her body and organs can function properly. We were visiting family at the park and suggested stopping in for a beverage and snacks to escape the heat after a long day. We typically plan everything ahead to ensure wherever we go can accommodate my daughter's wheelchair and needs. When we arrived, we thought, "Wow, perfect, she can wheel right in and up to one of the many open tables." Once we were "greeted" by the host, I realized we were not who she wanted to deal with. Three kids, three adults, a stroller, and a wheelchair. She looked like she wanted nothing to do with us, like we were dirt on her shoe. "No reservation," she said. I replied, "Yeah, so sorry, we figured since it was a Monday night right when you opened, and there were only two two-tops seated, we could probably find somewhere to sit." I reassured her we would not stay long enough to impact reservations at the larger front tables, which usually have reserved markers on them but did not at the time. We could all feel that she didn't want to seat us, and we left despite me practically begging to make something work for us, because I know she could have if she wanted to. Being from the industry, I understand what kids can do to an atmosphere, and I know a lot of restaurant workers don't enjoy dealing with other people's children. But when we went outside and my daughter cried and said, "They didn't want me there" So I loaded my daughter's wheelchair back into the car so I could carry her up the stairs at Brickroom, where one employee was working the entire place and took amazing care of us, I might add. We resorted to a booster seat for my daughter since she couldn't use her wheelchair there. She ended up falling out of the seat and slamming onto the hardwood floor. She cried and was embarrassed. The young man tending bar while also waiting every table rushed over with a bag of ice to comfort her. It was honestly touching how kind he was. When we left Brickroom, we had spent more time there than we originally intended to spend at Bar Juliet. As we walked back by Bar Juliet, we noticed the restaurant was still only about half full, and one of the large front tables had remained open the entire time from around 4:10 until 5:40 when we walked by again. I had to stop and ask the host why she couldn't have seated us considering that table never filled. Her only explanation was, "Our kitchen is slow getting food out." Such an incredibly weak excuse. I hope she understands she was wrong and that she made my daughter feel unwanted simply because accommodating us wasn't convenient for her. I have never left a review in my life, but I was so saddened and disgusted by this experience that I felt I had to. read more

My mother (84), my sister, and I had dinner here last night. We had a 4:00 PM reservation and arrived a few minutes early. We were the first people there, and someone yelled from the back of the bar, "We're not open yet." No one came over to greet us or let us wait for a few minutes, which felt surprisingly rude. When we returned and were seated (Table 12), we ordered quite a bit -- warm olives, crudo, two arugula salads, a pasta dish, wine, and a mocktail. Service was extremely slow. Our olives didn't arrive until around 4:35. After our food arrived, we were largely ignored. When the waitress finally came by and asked how everything was, we said it was good, but she didn't ask if we wanted anything else or offer dessert menus. After sitting there for quite a while, we eventually started stacking our own plates as a signal that we were ready for the next course. After another long stretch, my mother flagged her down so we could order dessert and coffee. The food was good, but the service was inattentive enough that it really took away from the experience. read more

Everything we ate was delicious. The place was busy, busy, busy! We were seared on time, asked if we were heading to a play (we were), and assured they would make it on time! They did!!! Great place to enjoy food and conversation! read more

This was a nice find in downtown Ashland. The food we had here is polished and light: - Olives were tender and flavorful - Cucumber yogurt salad was quite bright and fresh - Shishito peppers were very light and easy to munch on, I would not have minded some more spiciness amd a bit more tartness to the lemon sauce - My wife liked the tomato panzanella quite a bit, though this was just too much raw tomato for me - Scallops were tasty with nicely charred corn - scallops were cooked just right on the inside but lacking just a bit of sear on the outside (this is preferable being overcooked for sure) - My daughter liked.here butter sauce pasta - We had a bottle of German white wine which was a great value at $30 - Nice area out back near the creek to eat al fresco, or a lively bar scene inside The above was not too much food for 2 people. $170 out the door was not cheap but seemed fair. read more

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Can't believe this was my first time at this fabulous restaurant Bar Juillet on the plaza in Ashland. I had their most delicious fried chicken, boro beet salad along with the piggy punch cocktail topped off with their amazing flourless chocolate cake. Everything was a delectable, high level, big city culinary treat. The wait staff was fantastic and I learned that the building is now in the original pathway between two 1880's brick buildings towards Ashland Creek and Calle Guanajuato in the back. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

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Brace yourself for a conflicted food review. Bar Juliet is a well-known and revered spot for locals. Historically I have enjoyed their outstanding cocktails, but find their food overhyped. I often roll my eyes and accompany friends for dinner. Indeed, if you glance at the menu, you'll find their basic spaghetti dish listed for $36 and their house salad runs for $25. Other classic plates (steak, halibut) run at about $40, but the portion size of these dishes doesn't match the typical fine dining restaurant. Their kitchen sort of runs on-the-fly and so you are expected to order several dishes to share, which come out at their own pace. My qualm is you end up eating like you're at a tapas spot all the while paying full fine-dining price for each plate. Nevermind the economics lesson, let's talk food. We started with the charcuterie board which was one of the best I've had at a restaurant. Lots of bold flavors and textures between the cheeses and meats. The focaccia bread was also fresh, airy, and excellent. I would actually recommend getting this even if you're going out just for drinks. The peach-flavored old fashioned was a hit, and we also tried a potent lavender cocktail which was super unique. The main dishes we got were well-executed. The steak was a petite filet that was superbly tender accompanied by a red pepper sauce. Small portion with a light salad, but delicious. The burger was very rich and had the density of a dying sun (just look at the cross-section!). Contrary to what you may think, this is a dish to cut up and share. On this night, service was an issue--my poor friend's main entree was forgotten. He ordered a burger for himself and we waited for the kitchen to roll it out and it just never came. I was prepared to give the place 4 stars and warn you to just go during happy hour, but will have to stop short at 3. Generally focus on the delicious cocktails and expect a few bites of good food here or there. read more

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I love this place! I have come in for a casual dinner/drink at the bar with a friend, and then a couple of years later with a large sit down dinner with 6 lady friends. The food here is so delicious! The ambiance is amazing, the staff are wonderful. This place is a must-go for a romantic vibe in Ashland. read more

Can't believe I haven't been here before since it switched restaurants a few years ago. Came for an early dinner and caught happy hour. The gin and tonic is beautiful and I had a delicious glass of rose. the menu was fresh and seasonal. the watermelon salad was fresh with lots of pepper, the happy hour penne was creamy and the scallops were perfectly cooked! read more

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As my first time trying Bar Juillet I was pleased and curiosity satisfied but I'm not sure I feel compelled to visit it a second time. The entire vibe is a bit eclectic with food ranging from ricotta focaccia to fried chicken to Za'tar seasoned fries. Our server gave us advanced notice when we were sat that all of the food is brought whenever it's ready so dishes may be significant gaps apart. It's meant to be family style which makes sense but even for family style it was certainly unique having just one of the appetizers coming 20 minutes before the second app. Food: even by Ashland standards it's a bit overpriced for food with a side of fries being $10 by itself, $19 burger, ranging to dishes near $40. The Za'tar fries had a delicious reading but the fries with the burger left much to be desired as they didn't feel very seasoned. Either the higher price the burger isn't small with a double patty and bacon- it felt like a true "all-American" burger. Drinks: To be fair, their cocktails were between $15-17 and were certainly "craft" and not your average "red-solo-cup" drinks so that was well worth it. Atmosphere: our server as well as all of the staff were extremely nice and personable and the decor is very cute. read more

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I have never written a restaurant review before tonight but I feel compelled to make a comment or two. We were two couples, lived in Ashland for over 50 yers. They want you to order family style but the dishes are not family style. Our server warned us that if we shared, the cold dishes came out first and the hot protein came out later. The cold salads were very expensive , so we each ordered a burger and fries so we could eat at the same time. The fries were ok but the burger was swimming in grease. The food was awful. I will never go there again, not to mention the thumping music so it was difficult to have a conversation and don't have the shrub, its like drinking a glass of vinegar. This restaurant is in a great location for tourists who are going to the plays. I have traveled all over the world and I have to say this is the worst food ever. I was warned by other friends and I should have listened. The server had a tattoo on her arm that said "SAVE YOURSELF" , I am not sure what that meant, but maybe it meant save yourself from this restaurant. Service was OK, ambience was loud and brash, prices were outrageous . read more

Our bartender @mroregonian (on IG) is a true mixologist!!! His hands are anointed and his mix mastery is other worldly!!! He is the real deal!!! If you want an out of this world beverage ask for him!!! You will not be disappointed!!! read more

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I may have stumbled upon some of the best fried chicken in the valley. We dropped into Bar Juillet in Ashland last night for happy hour and tried their boneless fried chicken ($15). It came out of the kitchen hot and crispy, plated over a heavy schmear of a spicy Calabrian Ranch remoulade with Aleppo chili flakes. The chicken was plump, tender and juicy inside with a wonderful crunchy coating outside, that was seasoned just right (not overly salted). The generously cut pieces (all 4 were white meat) were finished with Ted's Honey before serving, adding a bit more heat to the party going on in my mouth. After savoring the experience for a moment, I washed it down with a glass of house-made lemonade over ice. I will definitely be coming back here for this dish alone. It was that good. The place was a bit noisy during our visit, but a packed restaurant usually is. Our server "Dash" was a real pro and did us right all evening. Truth... read more

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Exceptionally inventive food. Mostly small plates so we did a lot of sharing . Great flavors ....and great service as well.

Delicious food, great atmosphere. The fried chicken was fire. I loved the beets but wish it had more miso sauce ! read more

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I had bookmarked Juillet to try, but I never made it in last year. Since I was coming up for my graduation, why not come here and treat myself for my accomplishment! They had a good size dining room, and a really nice bar, which is where I sat. The staff is really friendly! I ordered the Hither Old Fashion to start. They have a number of craft cocktails, and this one called to me since I had just flown in. This was very good and a great beginning! I started with the Lety's Greens. Really good mix and the dressing was soooo good! I had read another review about the rigatoni, and the sausage and broccolini were so good with the pasta. However, this was different than the picture I had seen. The chef works with what is fresh and seasonal, and this version was delicious! I tried to order the Ovum cab but it was not available and the bartender, Felipe, gave me a sample of the Ultra Violet, and it was really good! Rounding out the evening, I had the kitchen choose the dessert for me, and out came a flourless chocolate cake with brandied cherries (?) This went well with the rest of the wine, Felipe even gave me just a splash more to enjoy the cake with. For my first meal back in Ashland, this was a great place to come to! So much so, a friend and I stopped in for a nightcap after we saw Born With Teeth. We enjoyed our Take the Greyhounds! read more

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Had expectations but this place is just off. First off, the food is very good. But the rest of the experience from a dirty table to a clunky reservation service to service that is marginal to loud obnoxious music all cast a sort of pall on the whole thing. Won't divide a bill between parties (because of policy) and doesn't serve plates at the same time because they aren't made that way. Some are made faster than others. Huh? One of our party was finished with a main before any others were served. Ok, the food is good but the rest of it made sure we won't be back. read more

What a gem in the heart of Ashland! Great ambience, top notch servers and the best fried chicken I've ever had in my life! Put this on your short list for an amazing meal... read more

For me, Bar Juillet chills on the corner of the intersection of delicious to the point that you think about their food days and weeks after you eat it, is operating at the corner of high quality ingredients, and more than reasonable prices. This last one can't be ignored considering its downtown Ashland location, right on the plaza. Bar Juillet is the best spot in town. read more

This place is a must visit! Stopped by here for happy hour during my trip to Ashland and was not disappointed! The oysters and shrimp on the happy hour menu were Devine! The drinks were equally as delicious as evident by me almost trying every drink on the menu! The ambiance is quaint, well decorated and super inviting. The service is also superb I and the pleasure of being helped by Birend and Felipe who both went above and beyond. They provided recommendations not only from the menu, but gave me ideas of things to do locally in Ashland. They really set the tone for the beginning of the trip and I'm so happy I visited! read more

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Amazing drinks from Grayson. Tried the caprese martini and margarita. My partner had the Manhattan. All the drinks were beautifully balanced and delicious the food was also phenomenal! We will definitely be back. read more

Bland chicken, more sweet than salty, with bland sauce that tastes almost exactly the same in terms of flavor profile (sweet and barely salty) as the chicken. The fries on the other hand are over seasoned, too salty, the point it hurts your tongue and makes you grimace. Either someone fucked up or this place sucks lol how do you fuck up fried food that's been on your menu for years? If this is just because it was take out then explain how the food was picked up immediately and eaten immediately after, with maybe two minutes of time in the to go box. For nearly $40 this was a rip off. Couldn't even finish it cus it just wasn't good. Leave fried chicken to the every man's establishments, y'all need to keep focus on putting ponzu sauce on everything, as fine dining spots ought to The staff were very friendly over the phone, shame the chicken and fries were low grade/bad prep/pooly cooked. read more

Bar Juillet - Bland Fried chicken and over salted zaatar fries, with two bland dipping sauces. - Wine Bars Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

We stop in here every time we pass through Ashland. Cannot recommend enough! Service is fantastic: prompt but no pressure. Cocktail and mocktails are delicious. Don't miss the fried chicken (this is def meant to be shared) and the fresh pasta dishes are incredible. They are doing a penne with a chicken ragú OMG, but we did have a tiny bit of buyer's remorse after seeing the veg spaghetti being ordered by everyone around us. Seasonal menus are so special! read more

So I only came in for a drink during happy hour. But the Margarita I got was quite tasty, and had really fancy salt on it. Also, at $12 I felt it was a pretty good price for a fancy cocktail. I had a couple of the fries that my friend ordered and they were solid. Very clean, classy, modern decor. When we arrived around 5 there weren't many people in there, but when we left just before six it was starting to get pretty full. I heard from another friend in town that it's a great date spot, and that the rest of the food is worth it. read more

What a magical experience. I took my sister in law here for a little girls night and we had such a good time. The cocktail called paper plane was an elegant treat and the steak was beyond incredible. They even let me substitute French fries over the smashed potatoes! Such great service! Perfect place to go for an upscale yet can be casual dining experience. read more

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What a great experience! Terrific service and ambiance, not to mention food and drinks too! Relaxing rhythmic back ground music. They open at 4 on the dot and seem to get busier closer to 6ish. (probably not a place to bring the kids, as this is an environment for adults and thats a good thing) Will be back for the Rigatoni dish and Thee Spritz, these are great tasting items on the happy hour menu that pair perfectly together. Also impressed that they chill the glass before adding your drink to it, my friends Manhattan was icy cold. PS...there are new added items on the dinner menu not currently shown on the on-line menu read more

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Eating at bar, Juliette was an amazing experience. Our server Elizabeth was exceptional as was the entire staff. She was engaging, genuinely friendly and a delight to be around. Our glasses were never empty, the food was brought out timely and hot and tasted amazing. We started with their homemade bread and burrata. It was so fresh and delicious and melts in your mouth. Next came the Delicata - the maple balsamic sauce was rich and sweet and a little spicy. Next was the Fried Chicken. Omg - crunchy crust and tender meat, steaming hot and full of flavor. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs and we also ordered the burger. It was perfectly cooked tasted great! All this, set in an inviting atmosphere, made this evening a 10 out of 10. read more

Delightful place on the river with outdoor seating. The food is excellent and they have an excellent happy hour.

It's the place that nobody knows how to pronounce. Being in Shakespeare town, it's no wonder that everyone sees "Juliet", when really it's the French word for 'July', pronounced more like 'jou-WHEE-yay". But nobody is reading this review for French language lessons from me, nor should they, so on to the actual review. This is a second restaurant in Ashland for a big-city experienced food industry couple, and I'm happy they have decided to choose our hometown for theirs. Bar Juillet's Cocktail game and bartender staff is grade 'A'. They've consistently had some great people, and they take pride in this part of the experience. Don't overlook the daily special Piggy Punch which comes in a unique serving ceramic pig. I'm not a sweet cocktail person, typically, but for this I make an exception. The place is great for a drink or 2 at the bar. For Appetizers, we've been happy with everything, though we are partial to the olives and burrata. For main menu, some are going to find the selection a bit limited, but what is there is quite outstanding. You are going to hear people shout from the rooftops about their incredible Fried Chicken, and there's a reason for that. It's that beautiful combination of spicy, sweet, crispy and savory that makes it extremely difficult NOT to order. Because their menu is very seasonal based on local sourcing, it's hard to say what else will be there on any given day/week, but that's part of what makes their offerings so great. I've found their service staff engaging and knowledgeable...that's not easy in this day and age, so merits my notice. We'll definitely be returning for drinks, appetizers, and more. read more

Great cocktails and food. Went here with a friend for happy hour. The seafood crudo was delicious.

Went here for dinner on my birthday. It was a Friday night and it was busy. We managed to score a nice place to sit outside on the balcony overlooking the walkway and creek below. The service and food were both fantastic. We had the petit filet, chicken sugo rigatoni, and the burrata (which was a sweet surprise!). Also, an old fashioned, yum! Everything was great, can't recommend this place highly enough. The staff was truly awesome :-) We'll definitely be back. read more

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Our party of 4 ate there on Aug 31. Each person's food arrived at very different times with long waits in between. We were all finished by the time the last person's food arrived. That meal should have been comped as at least a recognition of how bad service was. read more

Came to Bar Juillet based on some recommendations. Turns out not a good connection. We arrived at our given time tonight, graciously seated and ready to pick our menu items. Upon ordering we were told items would come out as they were prepared...okay small kitchen so it is what it is. Two salads, spaghetti, and fried chicken were ordered by the party of 4. We waited with the understanding that it might take some time. Others who came in after us and ordered many of the same dishes and were served before us. After waiting almost 30 minutes. After placing our order, the two salads came out; another 15 minutes then the chicken came out. We were told the spaghetti was being plated, yet it took another five or so minutes for that to come out. What did not take long to come out was the bill. I fully understand a small kitchen needs to balance work space and all yet when other parties arrive after you and are served the same dishes first it is not cool Food was well prepared and tasted good, but the connection between kitchen and service needs work read more

The key is Happy Hour. Order their crafted gin and tonic, and you will be in heaven. 3 different individuals recommended the fried chicken before I went. It did not disappoint. I dined outside Creekside both times I visited. The ambiance is lovely. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is simply the price of the menu items.They are quite pricey for what they serve. read more

I went here for my last birthday celebration and this place did not disappoint. I loved the ambiance...the fried chicken was on point...and the burrata! Just wow. I'm from Napa, which means I'm hard to impress. It's hard to find restaurants up in this area that are of the caliber I have experienced in the Bay Area and this place definitely on the list. read more

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This is THE cocktail bar in Ashland. If you are visiting town and want something a little more upscale and has serious ambiance, then I highly recommend Bar Juillet. Most importantly, the vibe of this spot is FANTASTIC! With the exposed brick, mood lighting, and tasteful decorations, it is a very romantic and trendy date night spot. The cocktails are so delicious as well! Their master bartender is constantly changing up the menu to add unique twists to classic drinks. Their toasted marsh mellow old fashioned is to die for! If you're feeling cheeky, I would recommend ordering the "piggy punch." It changed every week and is served out of a fun pig glass! It is always so cool to see what the drink is each week! Personally, I love just going and sitting at the bar. The space is super lively and you never know who you might run into. The bartenders are so friendly too! Definitely one of my top date night spots! read more

Delightful happy hour! It's fun to sit at the bar, have a drink and share some plates. They give great service with fine attention to detail! read more

We've come here on several occasions and have always had a pretty good experience. The food, while not the best, is usually pretty tasty if a little bland in my opinion. If you ask for salt and pepper, you'll receive very small metal cups with about a teaspoon each, served with reticence. We arrived at 7pm for our reservations and ordered almost right away. We received our drink order at 7:30. Mine was a mocktail that was horrible and undrinkable. I asked for just a coke instead. They don't serve bread by the way. So if you're hungry there is nothing to tide you over. To shorten this review, we ordered salads, fries and an order of fried chicken. At 9pm we still hadn't received our chicken. When we got there the place was pretty busy. At 9pm there were about a third of the tables seated. Most after us. We asked them to box our chicken to go as it was Sunday night and Monday was a work day. I would have preferred to cancel the order but my partner is more forgiving than I. No apology was forthcoming. It will be a while before I give them another chance. Maybe in the middle of the off season when they can attend to their customers properly. Too bad. The only reason I'm not writing off the place entirely is because we had had a couple nice evenings here. But something has happened at the service or kitchen level. If it was just an off night, an apology would have helped tremendously. Two hours for a plate of fried chicken. The owner was there and wouldn't even look our way. read more

Ok Bar Juilett!!! I see you!!! 10/10 experience. Swung by Bar Juilett while visiting southern Oregon for the holidays. Holy moly guacamole talk about YUM! We had 5 people and ordered the following: - Scallop Crudo: Delicious, something I would expect from a fine dining sushi restaurant - Burrata: It's cheese people, yum - Kale Salad: Excellently massaged and dressed! - Fried Chicken: HOLY SH*T IF THERE'S ONE THING YOU ORDER LET THIS BE IT!!!!!!!!!! - Burger: Fantastic, the fries were fresh out the frier and we very seriously considered ordering another batch... We also indulged in some libations and found their dirty vodka martini and .... Shoot can't remember the name but it was basically an old fashioned with grenadine and it was DIVINE. Anyways, can't wait to go back! read more

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Wonderful food and great service Beautiful renovations Tastefully done I would add a large communal table in the center for additional seating and to reduce the stark essence The fried chicken always is a winner Drinks are crafted with expertise Definitely recommend for your fine dining in Ashland read more

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