Julian Grille

"The wait staff was friendly and attentive. The restaurant is like eating in a Thomas Kinkade painting. Outdoor seating is beautiful in a garden setting, and well-behaved dogs are allowed. We ate inside, this time. Unfortunately, the tables facing the garden are only for the parties of two! Larger parties of 4-6 are inside "living-room" area. Overall, the food is good but not great. The menu is a bit pricey for most offerings compared to other Julian restaurants. However, the BLT was excellent and the bacon the most bountiful I've ever seen. The fries were very tasty; soft inside, crispy outside with a tasty seasoning that was hard to pin down. The tuna melt came with a sweet pickle relish; not to our liking. The beef sandwich au jus with provolone and grilled veggies was disappointing. The sliced beef tasted commercially sliced and not very flavorful. My minestrone soup was excellent packed with fresh coarse cut veggies and minimal pasta. It was like a jambalaya. The ribeye was cooked perfectly, as per our our order, flavorful and tender. The accompanying salad was lackluster and plain. They have an excellent list of wine, liquor, etc. choices. The Julian grill is my favorite restaurant for setting and atmosphere. Some food items are yummy; others ok but all items are a bit over priced for comparable items offered elsewhere in Julian."

"Restaurant in a house. Quality from the moment we walked in the door. Trout was delicious, not over or under cooked. Also were the roast beef sandwich and tuna salad sandwiches. Shared apple pie ala mode which was a huge serving. Coffee good too. Nice quiet place to converse with friends and family."

"Love this cute restaurant we've been here twice, Twice I've eaten the same plate because it's Amazing! Fettuccine with Chicken soooo delicious! Wife had the yummy burger the first time and soup and half a sandwich the 2nd time."

"The Julian Grille is located on the Main Street in the town of Julian CA. The town itself is a quaint spot with lots of history. We were excited to find a place for lunch that welcomes dogs. They actually have a dog menu that includes hamburger patty, chicken patty and a couple other choices. We ordered a French dip sandwich and ravioli. Both were great and the service was very good. The outdoor eating area was nice and we had a great view from our table. The inside dining rooms looked fun as well."