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Juliet's Tavern

4.6 (621)
$30 and under
American
205 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432

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Juliet's Tavern

4.6
$30 and under
American
Joliet

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Juliet's Tavern located in historic Joliet, Illinois, featuring the best in American dining as well as a full bar. Quality selection of craft beers, wines by the glass and specialty cocktails coupled with classic American fare. Ask us about our private event space!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 12:00–00:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dean McWilliams
  • Private party facilities
    Contact our events team at 815-715-8194 to view & book our dedicated event space
  • Area
    Joliet
  • Cross street
    W. Cass Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Juliet's Tavern.

4.6

4.6
(621)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Southwest Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Juliet's Tavern in Joliet offers a delightful dining experience in a historic setting. Guests rave about its "outstanding" food and "friendly, attentive" service. The atmosphere is both welcoming and memorable. Highlights include excellent value, a well-crafted menu, and attentive staff, making it a "great place to eat anytime."
783 Reviews
  1. Eileen

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great music. Put us in the mood for attending the Mavericks concert. Very busy. Could use more staff but we were satisfied either way food and drinks The were out of gnocchi and we had a taste for it We had steak Dianne pasta. Very good choice

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  2. Tom

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal at Juliet’s Tavern and were well taken care of by Autumn. She was friendly, helpful, and attentive, even on a busy evening. The salmon with honey lemon Brussels sprouts was outstanding. A perfect spot for dinner when visiting the Rialto Theater!

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  3. Daniel

    Chicago / Illinois19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here before a show and the place was absolutely packed! We got seated quickly once I showed them that we had an OpenTable reservation because, evidently, their reservation system didn't show it. But it was a quick snafu that was easily resolved and we found everyone in that place completely and totally friendly beyond belief. We had people checking on our table constantly. I got the brussel spouts and the Shroom Burger, which was absolutely delicious. It was a little on the expensive side, but really not outrageous. My wife got the fish pate which came with about 12 crostinis (little bread crackers to put the pate on) and it was out of this world! We both loved it! Our collective experience is that we would come back here in a heartbeat and the cost was about half of what the two other steakhouses would have been. We loved it!

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  4. Marie

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at Juliet’s Tavern. We arrived earlier than our reservation and were promptly seated. The service was great and the food was delicious! We will definitely be back!

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  5. Laura

    Chicago / Illinois13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to go before the theatre. Highly recommend.

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  6. cynthia

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. Quentin, our server was very professional, friendly, and attentive. He had a nice personality. Food was good. We had pork chops, mushroom, risotto, and salmon. The blueberry cheesecake was exceptionally good. We also had the pretzel for an appetizer.

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  7. Philip

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Juliet’s Tavern is a wonderful spot in Joliet. The historic building gives the place so much character, and the atmosphere feels both welcoming and memorable. Our service was excellent—friendly, attentive, and well timed—and the food was outstanding. Everything came together for a great experience, and I’d happily recommend Juliet’s Tavern to anyone looking for a fantastic meal in a unique setting.

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  8. Mike

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was average. Server was excellent. Loudest music I've ever dealt with in a restaurant. Louder in the restaurant than the separate bar area. Music did not fit the clientele. Just too loud to be enjoyed.

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  9. Laura Gold

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I enjoy dining at Juliet"s. The food is outstanding.

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  10. Steve

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and wonderful ambience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 12:00–00:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dean McWilliams
  • Private party facilities
    Contact our events team at 815-715-8194 to view & book our dedicated event space
  • Area
    Joliet
  • Cross street
    W. Cass Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

The Pork Belly Scallops are a standout, they appear on Juliet’s dinner menu and multiple guests praise them as excellent.

Juliet's Tavern offers warm, historic charm, exposed brick and large bay windows, a vintage bar and an elegant main dining room alongside a cozier bar/high‑top area create a welcoming, old‑world feel.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothes are entirely appropriate when visiting Juliet’s Tavern.

Yes, guests have dined on the patio; one reviewer even mentions being alone on the patio late at night and enjoying the experience.

Yes, Juliet's Tavern is often chosen for special evenings: guests praise Valentine's and anniversary dinners, the historic dining room, and attentive service for celebrations.

Portions tend to be generous, guests repeatedly describe the food as large, ample, and good value, with many reporting leftovers.

Tuesdays are a fun pick for martini night, while Wednesdays are great for the $8 burger night, both are called out by guests as special evenings to try.

Tuesday evenings are a fun pick, Juliet's Tavern is known for martini night, and guests call out the $8 martinis; for a relaxed pre-show dinner, an early seating (around 5:00 pm) before Rialto shows works well.

Yes, guests report weekday specials: Tuesday martini night (guests note $8 martinis) and a Wednesday $8 burger night make for easy, budget-friendly evenings.

Yes, Juliet's Tavern operates a full bar, offering craft beers, wines by the glass and specialty cocktails; guests frequently praise the martinis and other cocktails.

Yes, Juliet's Tavern welcomes families: guests describe bringing children and note staff were helpful, with kids enjoying simple dishes like chicken and pasta.

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Juliet's Tavern

4.6
$30 and under
American
Joliet

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
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