by Julia G. on I probably would have never come to Jillian's had I not been given a reason. The Academy of Art University held their school kick-off party for new students here so naturally I wanted to check it out my fellow peers. The nice thing about Jillian's is that it's a big space with lots of room for big parties. There were quite a few people there but it didn't seem overly crowded. It also has quite a few billiards off to the side which is always a plus in my book (although we didn't play this time). I can imagine a space like this would be perfect for watching sporting events or large happy hour gatherings. Speaking of happy hours, Jillian's doesn't have one. We were there around 5:30 and I was shocked when told that there were no specials. What kind of bar doesn't have a happy hour?! An unpopular one, that's for sure.
by T. B. on Solid burger joint, but try to go during off peak hours. Our wait was about 30 mins at lunchtime on a Friday. The ups: juicy, juicy burger cooked to perfection (had the LA), decent sweet potato fries (your standard, nothing too original, decent portions), and a damn good strawberry shake. Service was also very good, although I'd be curious to see how long it lasts. The downs: just the wait, really. And the price - $7.50 for a burger with nothing else, no options for add on's either. In this country, I think burgers should come with fries, and you should have the right to vote and to add bacon or grilled onions to everything. Next time, I will try one of the spiked shakes...those look yummy.
