Came here for a rehearsal dinner for our awesome friends' wedding in Boulder. Wifey and I each ordered the fillet "Diane" (with mushrooms and mashed potatoes) off the fixed menu which included a few seafood options. Dinner was served and we were quite surprised to find that each person who ordered fillet received two large, hockey puck sized pieces of meat. I was stoked and cut right into my fillet only to find something quite strange. When trying to slice the meat, my fillet fell into five perfect strips of meat, half of which were well done, half of which were rare. What in the world happened to this poor cow :O ? I remembered a recent Gizmodo article (search for "meat glue - pink slime's classier cousin") and realized that the two giant chunks of meat were not actually nice fillets, but instead slices of lesser cuts that had been arranged and glued to appear like fillets. Gross. I did not mention anything that night, but wifey and several other guests reverberated the same mixed feelings about odd textures and strangely cooked fillets. On a lighter note, the location/service/ambiance/etc were all excellent. Just be wary of any fillet that comes out of the kitchen excessively sided, oddly cooked, or with an inconsistent texture. read more

Hubs and I had a great date night at Jill's over the weekend. It is VERY dark in the restaurant- especially if you're in one of the side round booths like we were. Very romantic. (Nudge, nudge, wink, wink.) Ok, then, back to the food. Jill's has HH daily in the bar from 4-6 where you can get $4 beers, $5 wines, and $7 martinis as well as some discounted food. We had the ahi tuna tartare. Though it was very tasty, it was VERY small. Even at the HH price of $8.25 it seemed a bit high. The dining room opens at 5:30 and they participated in First Bite Boulder. The menu was wonderful! I started with the lentil soup and Hubs had the tots. Both were really good. The tots portion (4) is a bit small so keep that in mind if you're super hungry. They came out and poured my soup table side which seemed a bit much since all it entailed was sticking a ladle in a cauldron and pouring it in a bowl (no added garnishes or anything) but whatever. Give me pomp and circumstance! I felt like a princess with my soup. For our mains, I had the duck and Hubs went with the short rib. Both were fantastic. The duck fat could have been a bit crispier - I felt like portions were slightly underdone but the flavor was great and I would definitely order it again with no problem. For dessert we both had the chocolate torte. We asked 2 different people and that was the hands down recommendation. It was a perfect cap to the dinner. This could have been a 4 star review, but what really elevated it to 5 stars for me was the general manager, Antoine Moinard. He was personable and helpful and sincere. He gave great wine and food recommendations and I would definitely follow his advice upon dining at Jill's again! Thanks, Antoine for making our evening so lovely! read more

We are a guest at the hotel and we could not get served breakfast because they were too full. No attempt was made to seat us inside even though there were tables available the hostess-waitress stated she did not have time. Poor service and bad attitudes read more

I like Jill's for business lunches. I have never ordered off the menu as we always do the "Tuscany Table" a fancy phrase for pasta, pizza and panini buffet. The quality of the food is great and during the summer ask them to seat you on the south patio that way you can enjoy a mountain view. The walk to the restaurant to refill or get your food is a little bit long but worth the view. The buffet is $12.95 so its not a cheap lunch. The desserts are always quite good. Today they served fresh black cherries, lemon squares and dark chocolate brownies. It's never crowded but parking on Walnut can be tough during lunch hours as the Chop House, the Med and Ten Ten Brassiere are all within 200 ft. The only thing stopping me from giving them a four is the value its a bit expensive for a sandwich bar but I keep going back. read more

Jill's Restaurant - The Tuscany Table Buffet - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I'm a big fan of Jill's. I've eaten here twice for dinner and once for their Sunday brunch. The dinners were excellent, with absolutely no complaints about the food, service, or ambiance. It's really nice that they light taper candles on each table, and they gave us nice, secluded tables so we could enjoy a romantic evening. I have tried a seafood pasta dish (which they flambeed tableside...it's like performance art!) and a lamb dish (SO good). My fiance has had a couple of vegetarian entrees and thought the food was tasty and appropriately priced for what you get. We just tried them for brunch, too. I am normally a pescetarian, and the brunch was an okay price for me since I ate shrimp and crab legs, but it wasn't a good deal for my vegetarian fiance (it's currently priced at $45/pp). There was little for vegetarians to eat and almost nothing at all for my vegan friend. The big perk was unlimited mimosas, Bloody Mary's, and coffee. Our server was as sweet as could be and very accommodating. We plan to come back and experience their Friday vegan lunch buffet, because we've been told how amazing it is. We will come and try it. We love Jill's and feel comfortable making this our go-to place for nicer dining without completely breaking the bank. read more

My wife and I attended a YELP Elite function here and I was not disappointed. Classic presentation in a subdued modern setting. The menu was intriguing and, as I'm a fan of such things, the sunday brunch tantalizing. If you're on a budget or a frugal sort this establishment is more a treat or special occasion than a regular outing. My compliments to GM Philippe Antoine and Chef Laurent Mechin for excellent offerings and top flight presentation! read more

We had breakfast and lunch here over the course of our stay. The Brioche French Toast is magical and they really know how to make an omelet. For lunch I tried the Black Truffle Potato Leek soup with the turkey club. Very good! The staff were extremely welcoming and kind. Our waitress was attentive and sweet to my 4 year old. The atmosphere is nice and quiet. We sat at the large windows and enjoyed people watching. read more

Jill's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I made a reservation thinking that Jill's would be busy for lunch on a Saturday at 12:30 and turns out it wasn't necessary as we were the only ones in the dining room the whole time! We started with delicious cocktails and an order of tater tots; which were not traditional by any means but also delicious. The fig, onion and pancetta pizza was so flavorful I ate the whole thing. The service was also very good and attentive as well. read more

I appreciate the prompt service, quiet but elegant ambiance and delicious food selection. The interior was beautiful. It was decorated in a quiet elegance. The food was delicious. The quantity was just right for lunch portion. I ordered eggplant sandwich with a salad. It was healthy, fresh and delicious. It was amazing and I hope to return soon. read more

We went to Jill's for their brunch buffet, and were overall not impressed. When you first look at the buffet, it seemed like it is going to be fantastic... seafood, dessert breakfast goodies. But none of the seafood was good. The shrimp were rubbery, and the crab legs tasted off the oysters were also off. The best part was the biscuits and gravy, but for $30 a head, the one great part on the buffet is not worth it. The desserts were also fair. It does come with bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys so that is why it gets 2 instead of 1 star. Overall, food is fair, mimosas are good. read more

3.5 stars! So I decided to try lunch at Jill's the other day. I had heard about it, but not from friends or around town. Just on Yelp! Yay for Yelp! The Tuscany Table is an attractive option here at lunch. There is a full lunch menu available too. The price for the Tuscany Table, which is a buffet including many salads, a full range of freshly made pizza choices, custom pasta prepared to your liking while you wait, and yummy dessert -- is $12.95. Somehow, with just a simple drink (iced tea) my total came to over $17 which was more than I usually budget for lunch out. Such is life in the big leagues. :o) I liked the comfortable seating in the dining room and the overall friendliness. It was not very crowded the day I was there, yet my waitperson did not ask if I wanted an iced tea refill when my glass was empty, and when I actually was able to see her and ask for a refill, she never did bring one. The food was quite good, especially the salads, pizza, and dessert. The atmosphere here is so elegant and pleasant - I'd like to return sometime for dinner or brunch, with friends! read more

I really love the breakfast here! This might sound kind of strange, but their granola is incredible and they always have the freshest fruit! Seriously, their fruit is the best that I have had at any breakfast place in Boulder. They also have great tables by huge windows. Great for watching the snow on snowy days. read more

Jill's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I ordered an untoasted bagel with cream cheese. I waited twenty-five minutes. I asked for a status update. The server presented me with a toasted bagel. I requested that it be exchanged for an untoasted bagel. It took me THIRTY minutes to get a freaking untoasted bagel with cream cheese that they didn't even put the cream cheese on for me. And the bagel was crappy, to boot. Returned for the lunch buffet another day, and had a much better experience. read more

Lets get one thing clear... I'm not a Vegan. To each their own, but i just happen to like meat, cheese and all the other stuff. Jill's does a Vegan buffet that will change your mind about Vegan. Pizza, pastas and other delicious dishes. The day I was there, they were all French inspired. Oh, and you can't forget the desserts which were very good. Honestly, if you didn't tell your dining companion this was a Vegan buffet, they probably wouldn't catch on. The Vegan buffet is served every Friday. This one came with a glass of French Rose wine. Not sure if that is the norm. Best of all, it was under $20.00 Bucks! read more

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This restaurant is located inside the St. Julien Hotel and Spa. I went here for dinner and the ambience is very warm and friendly. The service is excellent and the presentation of the food was beautiful. I can't exactly remember what I had for my entree, but it was okay. However, I really enjoyed the appetizer; it was an assortment of cheese, some sort of beef, grapes, and breadsticks. That was delicious. read more

Hmmmmmm, I sweat I reviewed this place once already, but it isn't showing up, so here I go again. Yes it is safe to say that we are Fan's of Jills. I feel that Jills (Or is it Jill's, looks wrong without the ') is a hidden gem in Boulder. How can you be hidden when you are in the St. Julien:? I don't know, but somehow it is. In the onslaught of great restaurants in Boulder I feel that Jills still is able to stand out. Fantastic window seating,, probably the most expansive in Boulder. Every experience we have had hear speaks one word to us, CLASS. Our service has been incredible, as has the food. We generally order way to much. The wine list is great, and the sommelier has been super helpful and friendly every time we have ordered wine. The table side preparations are a great way to make a special night even more memorable, especially the bananas foster. read more

My husband and I received a gift card to St. Julian and decided to give Jill's a try. We were very pleased with our entire visit. Booking on a Sunday night was a great idea as we had most of the dining room to ourselves, nice and romantic. I like that their menu is traditional new American fine dining without having any specific theme or trying too hard to be different. This is a great "steak and potatoes" type restaurant. I especially enjoyed the table side preparation of our meal. The Caesar salad was made fresh at our table, where we had the option to add as little or as many anchovies as we like. They also finished the steak Diane table side, which smelled wonderful and tasted even better. In addition to the fantastic food, the cocktails are amazing. I indulged in one of the best old fashion's I've ever had, finished with orange peel and bordeaux cherries. So good. I take my husband to a lot of fine dining restaurants and he's not always impressed, but he was absolutely charmed by Jill's. If you have a man in your life who appreciates the simple things and you want to treat him to a fantastic meal, Jill's is a great pick. read more

THANK YOU to Jill's for having a Friday vegan buffet! It has become our new lunch spot. I was so surprised to find this plant-based paradise in the middle of Boulder. There are even gluten-free options in the buffet. The restaurant is light, airy, and perfect for luncheons with friends. I'll be back! read more

I love this restaurant, but can only recommend for breakfast. The breakfast is delicious with interesting choices complimented by strong, hot coffee. Excellent service and a lovely dining experience. I very much enjoy the huevas rancheros. The corn tortillas are fresh and flavorful with perfectly cooked eggs. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

My wife and I had the pleasure of dining at Jill's at the Julien last night and it was 5 stars! I ordered the pan roasted chicken which is plated with creamed spinach and fries. It was more elegant than I imagined from the menu. I have never had a better meal. We also enjoyed a cauliflower appetizer that had a delicious pesto served with it. My wife had the penne, which she seemed to like as well. I asked the waiter to check with the chef about a wine pairing for the chicken and he recommended an Etude Pinot Noir, which was perfect. Bravo to chef Philippe Antoine and the staff at Jill's. We will certainly return! read more

Simone was amazing! We had a fantastic night at Jill's. Simone was warm, attentive, and offered great suggestions. The food and wine were excellent as usual. Thank you Jill's and Simone for a wonderful evening! read more

This review is for the Friday Vegan Buffet The Warm Food was two vegetable dishes and several pizzas. Not much flavor or taste. The vegetable dishes were mushy and not very tasty. The pizzas needed oil. There were two soups that were too sweet for me and I like sweet food. There were several salads that were much better than the warm food. There was also a pesto spread, an olive spread that were delicious and two other spreads that I did not try. There was a very nice Caesar Salad. After waiting my turn, as I was just about put some on my plate, a server dumped a very large amount of fried tofu on top of the salad. Had to dig to the bottom to get the Salad. There were several desserts to chosse from. I liked the chocolate custard that was in a glass. There was a berry pastry that was good too. I tried a few of the others and wasn't impressed. * * * Logistics definitely needs to be improved * * * The tongs used to pick up the food are awkward to use. I saw many just use their hands instead. There is a large bowl of sliced bread on the salad table, however, reaching this bowl plus using the tongs to get a slice of bread was almost impossible. Plates are at the warm food bar and to the far left of this bar are the desserts. No plates near the desserts. Only 1 person can access the dessert area at a time as it is almost in a corner. There a no plates on the Salad table, only soup bowls. $15.50/person and came with a small serving of Rose wine. read more

One of Boulder's newest fine dining spots, Jill's is a swanky place located inside the St. Julien Hotel, easily the greatest hotel I've ever stayed in. This is fancy, fancy, fancy, and they pamper you like crazy. My girlfriend and I stayed here, and the following morning we went to Jill's for brunch. It was one of the most amazing breakfasts of my life. They've got the traditional brunch buffet, with eggs and meat and potatoes, but have a wide variety of specialty items and pastries and, yes, tiramisu! Tiramisu for breakfast? That earns you five stars in my book. So, I've had breakfast and dinner here, and both have been out of this world. They also have an Italian all-you-can-eat buffet for lunch that's mediocre. But everything else is amazing. It'll cost you, but it's worth it. read more

Who get's rid of a Saturday buffet brunch?! :( Booooo One of these days maybe we will be back to do it on Sunday but damn I was so bummed when we walked in and it was not going on :( read more

They did a great job on my lobster and the Apache tequila drink made me want another every time I emptied my glass. Austin did well and he desires a raise. Also stay in the hotel if you need a place to stay. read more

Jill's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

The food, service, and atmosphere all 5 star. I would have reservations during peak times, because it is very full. On our last stay, we ate 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners. Tater Tots very tasty and creative interpretation. They have a coffee and pastry take-out at the bar. I wish I knew that tidbit before ordering room service for coffee in the mornings. read more

Two friends, my husband, and I went to Jill's for my husband's birthday a few weeks ago. Food and service were not up to their usual standards. I posted a review here, describing our experience. A few days later, I was contacted by the General Manager, Philippe. He seemed to be appalled by our experience. He did NOT try to make excuses - he accepted that Jill's had messed up, and he asked us to give him another shot. Accordingly, we returned last night. Philippe greeted us at the door, and took us to our table. From there it was a transcendent dining experience. The food was spectacular, and service was immaculate. In the opinion of everyone in our party, Philippe (and Jill's) did a great job of "making things right" for us. We will definitely return to Jill's again! Particular thanks to General Manager Philippe, servers J.T. and Todd, and cooks Georges and Alex! read more

I have only been to Jill's for happy hour so I can't comment on much else... however, the vibe is classy and the interior decor is modern and comfortable. They have a big round room which is great for drinking with a group of friends. It's lit with appealing lighting and feels intimate despite the fact that you can fit a good 10-15 people in there. The happy hour drink prices weren't anything special though... and that's why I wouldn't give it more stars. Cocktails were still $7-$8 a piece. read more

They do a great vegan spread. But, if you're not vegan, try the bistro tots. While traditional tater tots are always great, these are more like big cheese-filled potato pillows. Almost like a big, cheesy gnocchi. Now that that's out of the way, we can talk about the vegan stuff - which I ate most of the night. Coconut curry soup was fantastic. Flatbreads were good. Polenta could have used seasoning, but good when eaten with the fried onions. AVOCADO CHOCOLATE FONDUE was nom nom. Money. The other desserts were good too; I must favored the chocolate options though. Had a great time interacting with our server who was more than amiable and attentive. Will be a nice place to take mom when she's in town! read more

Sitting at the bar and my Cabernet Sauvignon was served refrigerator cold. Perhaps the owners of this restaurant ought to take a wine 101 course at the university? And of course, this makes me wonder if the bottle was a holdover from lunchtime. read more

Like, Leslie W., went there for brunch and was also not impressed. I was glad I had a gift card to pay for it. I'd have annoyed to shell out $35 of my own money. Was not busy at the time (had about 5 empty tables surrounding us), but waitstaff were still inattentive. Had to remind them after a 10 minute wait that we had ordered drinks. The food is ordinary, and a tad boring. No tasty surprises at all. The desserts were like an afterthought. Their pastry chef's motto seems to be "with enough sugar you don't need any other flavors." Case in point: the birthday cake gelato. I had low expectations from the start, I'll admit. Bazillions of rainbow jimmies has that effect on me. I was surprised and delighted to discover the pastry chef had the creaminess, smoothness, and density spot on. I've been making my own ice cream for over 3 years. Once you've made your own, you discover just how mediocre most ice creams are. This one, though, was excellent... so long as you ignored that fact that it was so sweet children got high from it just by walking nearby. The rainbow jimmies didn't help. What a waste. read more

This review is based solely on the Friday vegan lunch buffet. Holy buffet. It was incredible!! For $15 you get a spread fit for a vegan queen. I had approximately 5 varieties of pizza, this eggplant awesomeness, pasta, salads of sorts and so many other incredible dishes. There was also a tower of incredible desserts. I unbuttoned my skirt and accepted that I was going to be shoving delicious morsels into my face for the next hour of my life. They also give you a complimentary glass of red wine. This buffet was truly what vegan dreams are made of. read more

The St. Julien is an incredible establishment that offer a number of great amenities and are known for their helpful and caring staff. . It is disappointing that Jill's restaurant didn't hold up these standards. The food, albiet, was incredible. I went with a group of 10 people for happy hour. The food came out in a timely manner and was simply delicious. At the end of our meal, we asked for separate checks (which is normal for a group of this size). We sat at our table for an extra hour and a half while they tried to split the checks. Half of the party had left, gone to an ATM, returned with cash, paid, and left before my friend and I received the remainder of the bill. They continued to "split" the bill for the rest of us and give us the wrong bill amount numerous times. After the THIRD wrong amount, they comped only my friend's bill (which they had gotten wrong a fourth time) and we left. The food was great. Service is where this restaurant is lacking. read more

Brunch is extravagant and to the nines here! Philippe is so friendly and makes sure you are taken care of. I love how luxurious this place is. The service is outstanding and the food is delectable. read more

Jill's Restaurant - Yelp elite brunch! - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Food - absolutely delicious. Live music - great. Service - not great. I had called to make reservations and the person who answered the phone said, "We don't take reservations." Feeling that wasn't quite right, I called the next day and was able to secure reservations for six people on the terrace. Great! While driving from Denver (where we live) to Boulder, it was raining so we called to ask what would happen to our dining outside. The person said the table had umbrellas so we should be ok. When we arrived at the restaurant, the rain had stopped already so we headed to the garden area. It took a while to find the host, who upon hearing we had a reservation said, "We released all the reservations when it started to rain." WHAT? It was no longer raining and we did have a reservation for a special occasion but now our reservation was gone! We were told to "Go look for a table." We did find one and a nice staff member wiped the table and chairs. When we asked if we could have an umbrella in case the rain came back, we were told, "No." Just plain "NO." Ok then.... When it got super dark outside, we saw that some tables seemed to have candles on them. So we asked for some as we were using our phones to see our food. The waiter seemed annoyed when we asked for the candles. Wait staff was generally not really nice and my son who works at a local beer garden was shocked that we would be treated this way in what seemed to be a really nice place. We still enjoyed our meal but not sure if we'd go back. It's not fun to pay more than $350 for a meal and be treated poorly. read more

I've had yummy snacks in the bar at Jill's before, but this was my first visit for dinner...and certainly not my last. We were seated around 8:30 pm, and they were out of both the lamb shank and the calamari. Since both items are on the regular menu, not the daily specials menu, that seemed a bit strange. We wanted to start with calamari, but opted instead for the incredible "tots"...fried cubes of potato-cheese-truffle oil bliss. These are just as great in the bar, and--trust me--are not to be missed if you visit Jill's. Our food was very well-prepared and delicious. I had seared scallops with Swiss chard and olive oil-rosemary mashed potatoes. The chard was a wee bit salty, but perfectly wilted and a great accompaniment to the lovely scallops. The scallops had just a hint of char on the outside, and were thoroughly cooked but tender inside. My boyfriend had the only steak that has ever made me wish I was more of a carnivore. This filet mignon with caramelized balsamic onions and gorgonzola was insanely delicious...melt-in-your-mouth tender and scrape-your-plate-clean good. It was accompanied by delightful asparagus spears. Oh, my mouth is watering just writing about it... Hooray Jill's! read more

I have only been here a couple of times and both were for the Friday vegan buffet. The restaurant, which sits within the St. Julien Hotel and Spa, is beautifully decorated with nice comfortable chairs and pretty artwork. The buffet is really good. There are a couple of different soups. The last time was a delicious cream of mushroom and a carrot soup. They have a really nice salad bar with homemade dressings and a couple of different lettuce mixes, hummus and olive tapenades, and fresh fruit. There is also a nice selection of pizzas and hot dishes as well. There is also a wonderful bunch of homemade desserts to top it all off. Included in the price, which is very reasonable, is a glass of wine. The last time it was a sweet rose. All in all, this is a great place to spend a Friday afternoon munching on delicious vegan food. Take some time to check out the hotel and spa as well, it is worth the time. read more

Friday Vegan Lunch Buffet. Check it out. 5 stars and worth it. 'Nuff said!

Lunch for two, weekday. This is a well appointed place and comfortable, at the high top near the bar. The on,y problem is such a lovely place in a quality high end hotel should have a menu that has some interesting choices. It does not, unless you consider a cheeseburger or a Caesar salad ideal, which it often can be. There were no specials. Service was very good but the kitchen was slow. There are many fun and interesting places nearby in Boulder. It was disappointing. The executive chef of the hotel must think it is unworthy. No interesting salads, entries nor noteworthy dishes. So if you want a lovely place to sit and do not care much about food, this place is just fine. Otherwise there are many other choices within a five minute walk. read more

Always fantastic!! I go for the vegan dinner Mondays and the Friday vegan brunch which was excellent today!! Love Chef Kaufmann! Monday's dinner is six courses. Huge selection of food and desserts on Friday. Both include a glass of wine. read more