Jilly's Piano Bar: User Reviews

Ok
By eventgirl from Magnificent MIle, January 10, 2009

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Not really my scene, but an ok place. I had a pretty good mojito for $7 which I think is quite reasonable.

Jilly's used to be my...
By L. Swanson from Chicago, IL, November 15, 2006

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Jilly's used to be my favorite place. Now it is just a tourist trap. $6 for domestic beer/$8 Heineken-$9 for bad house liquor drinks-afraid to find out how much premium ones are...actually I think the bartenders are making up the prices! It's no fun catching a buzz at those prices! Wed singer could be better! Jilly's-go to $4 beer-you are losing your locals!

I've had no luck going...
By G. Szumsky from Chicago, IL, August 8, 2004

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I've had no luck going Jilly's. First, the hours listed are not definite, as I learned the first time I went on a weeknight. I arrived about 1:10, and was told they were closed. I asked if they weren't open till 2 on weeknights, as advertised, but the bartender said "no". The 2nd time I tried was on a Saturday night. I wanted to wind up the night with a small place and some good Jazz. It was late, and funds were low. I called as I headed over to check on the "never a cover" thing and was told that there was indeed, no cover. When I got there, however, a guy at the door told me there was a $10 cover and a 2 drink min. I told him I'd called, but he insisted on the $10. Not having enought left for the cover + two drinks, I left. It might be a great place, but after being lied to by at leaast SOMEONE who works there, I don't they'll get a third chance at my patronage.

3 girlfriends and myself went...
By naiya bhat from Chicago, IL, January 10, 2004

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3 girlfriends and myself went to Jilly's for a "sex & the city" night of sorts & had a surprisingly amazing time! The moment we entered we were given the royal treatment & the night was filled with the smoothest shots we've ever taken, coupled with the most delicate martinis we've ever had. The service was phenomenol, as was the music, ambiance, drinks and company. Jilly's will be a new hot spot for myself & my friends!

It was my first time...
By Kathleen Walters from St. Louis, MO, August 20, 2003

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It was my first time at Jilly's and I loved it! The music was great, and they have fantastic martinis. I had great service nice people. I will definately come back.

If jazz, the old standards...
By E. Walton from St. Paul, MN, June 16, 2003

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If jazz, the old standards are your thing this place should not be missed. The place reeks of rat-pack atmosphere. A friend and I wandered in after being extremely dissappointed by The Redhead Piano Bar. We met wonderful people and had an absolute blast. The drinks are a bit expensive but the experience is worth it.

WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED HERE?I'VE...
By NICOLE TEDESCO from CHICAGO, IL, June 4, 2003

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WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED HERE?I'VE BEEN GOING TO JILLY'S FOR 3 YEARS,BUT THOSE DAY'S ARE OVER.SO ARE THE DAY'S OF FAMILIAR FACES WHO UNDERSTOOD THAT WE CAN GO ANYWHERE WITH OUR MONEY AND DID WHAT IT TOOK TO KEEP US COMING BACK.THEY'VE BEEN REPLACED BY SOME SLICK STEREOTYPES WHO WOULD'NT LET US SIT IN A VIRTUALLY EMPTY FRONT SEATING AREA UNLESS WE FORKED OVER CASH FOR THE TABLE!! TONY OCEAN IS GONE,AND NOW THEY'VE GOT THE MOST OFF-KEY,ANNOYING SINGER WITH NO PERSONALITY THAT I'VE BEEN UNLUCKY ENOUGH TO BE SUBJECTED TO...THE THRILL IS GONE.

I have not been to...
By John Peters from Montgomery, IL, May 20, 2003

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I have not been to Jilly's in a couple of months. But when I went this past weekend I was shocked! They have made a lot of changes to the place to update it. I think the red walls really make it stand out. It looks great! The music is always great to hear with Nick Russo at the paino. I can't wait to go back. And for the other reviewer who wrote that the drinks are too high. Welcome to the big city. I give it high marks.