Joli

Love their updated menu and some really beautiful and delicious food came out of the kitchen. We had the meatball sandwich with bread on the side, as well as the raw oysters -- Shigoku-- the tasty cauliflower, and a refreshing appetizer that involves cucumbers, sliced red peppers and burrata. They had recent staff turnover so it was wonderful to meet the new bartender Nathan and I think it was Tim in the kitchen that prepared the food in such a way that it was as beautiful to look at as it was delicious to eat. This place has more than 285 bottles of gin at last count. We enjoyed trying several on the rocks including the Etsu original as well as citrus, a new floral Hendrick's that we had not tried before, and Garrigue, which is from an artisan distillery La Thériaque Spiriteux, based in the south of France, Montpelier, and served in Michelin star restaurants around there. Ask for by name. The ingredients for the gin are foraged and hand harvested by the two women who run the distillery during their foraging trips through the Languedoc region next to the Mediterranean. Also, when in doubt, and you need a good gin and tonic try the Spanish. It's beautiful.

Joli was enjoyable. The food was good, service was great. Nice setting. Some of the cocktails were not so nice. I returned one and almost returned another. Another guest did same. Might wanna scale back on the tart/bitter quotient. But all in all it was a good experience. I might come back and try the boar bolognese or the lasagna.

This chic, Asian/Mexican fusion restaurant is severely underrated and deserves every bit of attention and recognition! New management has completely turned this place around into a 5 star facility, and it is not common that a place can give me 5 star service. My expectations were exceeded. Every dish I tried was an adventure and phenomenal, I kid you not. Ingredients I never thought would go together actually worked. My biggest favorites were: 1, corn bisque, which I will surely dream about. Served cold and unlike anything I've ever tasted. The blend of sweet creamy corn bisque, chili oil, a little radish and green onion...it's the ultimate comfort food dish that pulls you in within the first bite and leaves you wanting to order 5 more after. And 2: the charred broccolini. Wow...do not pass this one up. Even the pickiest of eaters who don't like veggies will fall in love with this dish. The crunchy chili flakes are excellent enough to be paired with just about anything, and really compliments the char on the broccolini without it being overwhelming. A light spiciness with great flavor and adds to the delicious creamed green garlic sauce. With a new curated menu about every month, you're able to try different things and find new favorites. No two dishes taste alike, they each have their own unique flavors. The servers are knowledgeable with the menu items, very personable and make you feel right at home. They also have an extended amount of 200+ gin's; if that isn't your thing, their other drinks are just as great, including lavender or sage lemonade. Do NOT sleep on this place! Every dish is a work of art and you can taste the love that was put into it. Thank me later, you'll be glad you went. ;)

Came for happy hour and left bummed — maybe we just tried the wrong stuff! Ordered two cocktails, which were nice, and had 6 oysters and their prosciutto special. Oysters were served with a “limoncello granita” which made them taste weirdly sweet — as oyster lovers we agreed they were the worst we’ve had. Prosciutto special was $16 and had four pieces of prosciutto, which we found overall lacking. All told, we shelled out $70 before tip. Not one to usually leave a review but hard to swallow that bill after such an underwhelming snack and drink.

It was our first visit, choosing items from just the sharing menu, paired with some tasty gin drinks. Everything was beautifully presented and delicious.

This exceptional take on a gin bar offers a surprising culinary experience, which is priced well for the quality delivered. The bartender knows gin and how to play on its strengths as a cocktail foundation. The Joli Old Fashioned made a gin believer of this whiskey connoisseur, which paired nicely with the lean pork porchetta. The halibut was the best I’ve had without question - soft, savory, juicy, perfect. Soft classical music set an apropos ambiance, sans any pretentiousness or expectation of more than casual attire. We had a phenomenal experience and are looking forward to our next visit.

I really wanted to love Joli and came away a fan, but with caveats. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed. The bartender and server were very pleasant and my drinks were excellent. It is a little funky in that there is a movie with no sound projected on the wall. We were watching Dr. No a bit here and there in between conversation and conversation about it. We ordered the beet salad with whipped chevre, pickled fiddleheads, and chimichurri. Each contributed to a balanced salad and both my wife and I really enjoyed it. I ordered the house-made noodles with pork ragu of sorts. In my first bite, which was heavy with meat, there was a strange burst of intense flavor that knocked me off my bottom. I thought it was a juniper berry and that was later confirmed. It did not please my palate and set me back. Trying again, the juniper blew me away in an unpleasant way and my palette had to recover yet again. It was a major distraction in my enjoyment. I have to say that despite loads of meat, the sauce lacked in complexity. There were depth and unctuousness that I kept looking for and did not find; it tasted of pork, but little else. I envied my wife's burger in a lettuce wrap which was very tasty. Her fried green beans were also desirable. We'll likely be back and choose other dishes. I'd like to try the steak frites.

Not for the picky eaters. But for those of us who feel like living an adventure you better put this place on your list of places to eat. It's a wonderful experience of flavor and out of this world drinks. You won't have gin like this anywhere else. And for the average veggie avoidant (like my boyfriend) you will find yourself gobbling down those Brussel sprouts you fed to your dog when you were five. The chicken sandwich would kick Chick FIL A in their unmentionables as for the small price of 15 bucks you go all the way down to flavor town along with a kings ransom of delicious fries. The sauces are those of which you would have to try to believe how incredible they are. Out of the THOUSANDS of restaurants in the Seattle area.. this is a must TRY.

Jolie is one of my fan favorites. I've been going for four years. The chicken sandwich is to die for and the fries. They make a fantastic gin old-fashioned the atmosphere is relaxing and enjoyable for date nights and hanging out with friends. The service is fantastic. Everyone there is friendly, enjoyable to have conversations with.

This place is truly a paradise for Gin lovers! The first thing you notice when you walk in is their huge gin wall. We made a reservation for Saturday and were quickly seated when we arrived. They have a huge selection of Gin cocktails. But, we ordred the gin flight from around the world as it seemed like the place to try it. We got to try gin from India, Colombia, Mexico and Japan. It was a fun experience comparing the different Gin, I would highly recommend it. The food was tasty too. We got the mussels, meatball burger and Brussels sprouts. Everything was so delicious. I'm looking forward to visiting Joli again.

Excellent service. Cool atmosphere. Interesting menu. The food was solid but nothing to tell your mom about. I'd come back but not too quickly.

Joli is an intimate bar in the Ballard area close to the Goodwill and a couple minutes west of Green Lake. We made reservations online at 8:30pm and were seated immediately for a party of two. They are mainly a gin bar with martinis, gin cocktails, and gin flights on their drinks menu. My first drink was the gin-icillin ($17) which was a penicillin but with gin. It was smoky from the Laphroaig but had that clean flavor that was easy to drink. My second drink was the last word ($18) which was not on the menu but was just as delicious as the first drink if not more so. We had a funny conversation with our server afterward where he said that they barely had enough green chartreuse for my drink and just finished the rest of the bottle themselves. For food we ordered the truffles fries ($9) and they were a very good shareable snack with nice truffle flavors and aromas. This was a cute bar with some very friendly servers and we spent a couple hours hanging out here.

My boyfriend and I were looking for a cozy, neighborhood feel kind of restaurant while visiting Seattle. We found Joli and it had good reviews and the ambiance looked cool. While the ambiance was cool and loved how it looked inside, the food was just meh. I feel bad saying that but we just weren't blown away by the food. The chicken sandwich was too crispy for my liking, if that makes sense. The chicken sandwich also doesn't come with a side or fries But the dessert was really tasty Besides that everything else was really nice and I liked how much of a gin selection they had! I've never seen a bar have so much gin to choose from

Delicious mushroom dishes!! Tasty cauliflower pickle too. Would definitely return. Decent beer selection too!

This chic, Asian/Mexican fusion restaurant is severely underrated and deserves every bit of attention and recognition! New management has completely turned this place around into a 5 star facility, and it is not common that a place can give me 5 star service. My expectations were exceeded. Every dish I tried was phenomenal, I kid you not. Ingredients I never thought would go together actually worked. My biggest favorites were: 1, corn bisque, which I will surely dream about. Served cold and unlike anything I've ever tasted. The blend of sweet creamy corn bisque, chili oil, a little radish and green onion...it's the ultimate comfort food dish that pulls you in within the first bite and leaves you wanting to order 5 more after. And 2: the charred broccolini. Wow...do not pass this one up. Even the pickiest of eaters who don't like veggies will fall in love with this dish. The crunchy chili flakes are excellent enough to be paired with just about anything, and really compliments the char on the broccolini without it being overwhelming. A light spiciness with great flavor and adds to the delicious creamed green garlic sauce. With a new curated menu about every month, you're able to try different things and find new favorites. No two dishes taste alike, they each have their own unique flavors. The servers are knowledgeable with the menu items, very personable and make you feel right at home. They also have an extended amount of gin's; if that isn't your thing, their other drinks are just as great, including lavender or sage lemonade. Do NOT sleep on this place! Every dish is a work of art and you can taste the love that was put into it. Thank me later, you'll be glad you went. ;)

I've lived in Seattle for over a year and finally met rude people. When my husband asked for more info (flavorwise) about the oysters, the employee said, "I don't have an answer if you don't have a specific question, and I have 14 drinks to attend to". Terrible service. On top of that, the food was below average, considering the price point. I don't recommend this place

Great space in Ballard with lots of natural light from the big front windows. Had brunch from the new menu. The Cornetto (toasted croissant with ricotta and jam) is a must have! Great music, super nice staff, not to mention the extensive gin collection! Worth a try!

Came out on a random Thursday and boy was this place packed! This may be the hot place to grab some seats at the bar and to order a few drinks, but the food fell a bit underwhelming. I ordered the burger and my wife ordered the truffle fries and the Brussels sprouts. Burger: huge burger and definitely satiates your craving for meat. The cheese was heavy (a good thing) and it was very saucy and delicious. The cucumbers hit pretty weird at first, but as you continue with the burger, it was actually pretty fitting and added a nice refreshing crunch. The burger itself could be seasoned a tad bit more, but overall it was pretty solid. Fries: a must with burgers or beer. It was a tad salty (which ironically, could have been added to the burger), but it did it's job. Brussel sprouts: now this is the tricky part. At first, I LOVED it. It had this sweetness to it that I never tasted before, which I'm attributing to the honey vinegar. Very reminiscent of balsamic vinegar. But as I continued on, the sweetness became a bit overwhelming, and I had to step away from it for a while. Definitely for a sweet tooth like me, but maybe a bit too sweet for my overall liking. Overall, not bad of a restaurant. The service was a bit slow, as there seemed to be only one server managing the food flow of the entire place. I'll be up for trying their happy hour menu and dabble in their myriad of gins. But that can wait for another day.

This is my go bar to now. Friends who are not primarily gin fans get turned around very quickly after they have a single taste of the house gin and tonic. What's the secret? You'll have to come and find out yourself. Simply delicious and refreshing. The happy hour menu is outstanding. Tender steak frites. Crispy battered green beans. A Panzanella salad that just keeps on giving with flavor and freshness. And the falafel paired with the sharp greens. As others are mentioning the crispy fried chicken sandwich -- I will just tell you it is "this season's incomparable."Nothing else I've had in Seattle beats it yet -- Crispy on the outside incredibly juicy and tender and flavorful on the inside. The bun worked perfectly together with the pickled goodness inside. It's dauntingly high in the most inviting and satisfying way. It refuses to be less than happiness in a bun. Perfect in taste and appropriate in price. Grateful they have it on the menu.

Great spot for date night! Joli delivers delicious gin cocktails, tasty tapas style dishes, and overall a casual but dressy vibe. As a frugal foodie, I wish the prices were cheaper, but honestly I think it's fair. The prices actually reflect the care and effort the staff and chef put into the food and drinks.

Joli did not stand out among the sea of new American bar/resturaunts that you can find just like it on any street corner from Wallingford west to the sound. Also, the service was only ok, server said some strange stuff.

Accompanied with fellow Yelper/IGer Wendy K, we meandered by Joli, looked at the posted menu, saw the place was mostly full, decided to step in to check it out, best decision made! (5/28/21, posted 8/22/21) Sadly, we missed their happy hour by a few minutes. Bonus, scored the last available table as we saw others after us waiting their turn. Noted a lot of takeout too. Seeing HH food going to other tables, I can see why. Service on point. Bartender, host staff, wait staff, and kitchen staff working all in synch. Overall dining experience was very positive, from start to finish. Delicious on the house app while we waited. Amazing entrees. And fresh malasadas with caramel sauce as the dessert exclamation point. Great company. Joli has the energetic vibe. Delicious food well worth the wait. This place had been on my radar screen and bookmarked for awhile. I'm glad that both Wendy and I stopped in. Always fun dining out with Wendy! Looking forward to a another opportunity to dine at Joli again. Terrific neighborhood gem!

My first visit here was with fellow Yelper Marie B we noticed a lot of people ordering the burger around us. This time guess what I ordered and now I know why. now 1/2 lb. painted hills beef patty, shredded iceberg, white cheddar, bacon jam, house pickles, brioche. One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Thanks to my friend for collecting on a free plate of truffle fries with chipotle raspberry ketchup that paired perfectly. This place is known for their gins. Two cocktails shown are off the $10 HH menu on the left now I know why. 1/2 lb. painted hills beef patty, shredded iceberg, white cheddar, bacon jam, house pickles, brioche. One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Thanks to my friend for collecting on a Yelp freebie of truffle fries with chipotle raspberry ketchup which paired perfectly with the burger. Two cocktails shown are off the $10 HH menu on the left Butterfly Martini- GinUK, dolin blanc, grapefruit bitters, and on the right Earl Grey Bee's Knees- Earl grey infused GinUK, honey, lemon, special bergamot bitters. Also just realized only one picture posted from my first visit but you can see photos from our first visit on her review.

My boyfriend and I were actually planning on trying Gorgeous George's but we found out they are take out only at the moment so we ended up at Joli, but I'm so happy we did! Very cute chic restaurant with incredible food! We devoured everything we ordered - the bacon jam Joli burger, the fried chicken sandwich, and the heirloom tomato melon salad. My favorite was the fried chicken sandwich - it's also enormous! The heirloom salad was almost too pretty to eat but man, was it good. I almost wanted to lick the plate clean. Whatever sauce they use is fantastic.

I haven't been here in a long time. Loved it 8 years ago. Unfortunately it was not the greatest this time around. On the plus side the craft cocktails were lovely!!!!! The food was very salty & not what we were expecting for the price and the rave reviews of the Chef on their website (We had parsnips, gnocchi , squash, broccolini, truffle fries) Would have overlooked the not so stellar food if the waiter hadn't been so Surely. He unfortunately ruined the experience of Joli.

Food was amazing, loved each dish. The cocktail were great, I think they are famous for their gin collection, did not get to try it this time, will try next time for sure!

Darling little neighborhood dinner spot. Came here feeling medium hunger and left pretty satisfied splitting one of each small, medium, and large plate accompanied with a gin flight. I appreciate the focus on gin (which admittedly isn't my favorite spirit) but like they have so many options and flights you can get. The food seemed slightly on the greasy side and I had a hard time eating much of the chicken due to the heavy handed salt seasoning on it but my company seemed to enjoy it. I really enjoyed the cauliflower medium dish and would get that again as it was packed with flavor and differing textures. Overall, I'd come here again because the service was great and they have a few options outdoor dining seating but would likely to try some of their lighter fares to see if it will be less greasy and less heavily salted.

What a fun restaurant!! A nice burger bar in Ballard in a good location, I grabbed a quick bite before heading home at the bar. Had a couple people in on a Thursday evening, but the food came out quick and it was great. I had a burger and some fries and it came out to around $32 after tip, completely worth it. The Joli burger had lots of nice touches and a great flavor and there were plentiful fries! Thanks Joli!

Our first visit to Joli so sharing first impressions. Let me start by saying that with an advertised "largest selection of gin in the country", we had high expectations for the experience. I would admit that it is likely that we are not their target customer. First off, the good, actually really good. The FOOD. It wasn't what we originally went in for but were pleasantly surprised with the flavor, quality, and presentation. We ordered the risotto (perfect execution of al dente, singular grains and snap peas/asparagus) and the chicken sandwich (nice portion and flavors with no one ingredient out-staging the other). Bravo. Moving on to the GIN, let me explain as context helps. They offer 3 different types of flights by category (unique, barrel aged, rare) and a wall full of different types of gin and a healthy G&T, martini, and mixed cocktail menu. In full disclosure, we are not gin experts so we went in with the expectation to learn something from people who are. This is where we went wrong. There was no description of the types of gins we were wanted to help with ordering, when we asked questions, answers were general and dismissive and required the poor server to go ask someone else for gin related answers. (not blaming her but the backup) Not what I would have expected from a GIN bar. Reservations were easy to arrange and the ambience was lovely. I assume that the real audience here would be for people who know their gin, are better able to articulate what they want and are looking for, and just want a good drink.

We found this restaurant by walking in the area and decided to stop on for some food and I was delightedly surprised by not only the ambiance but food and drinks. The drinks were delicious, I'm not normally a huge gin fan but I loved the signature cocktail options. We ordered the gnocchi and smoked chicken and it was arguably the best thing I'd ever eaten. Perfectly cooked and flavored to melt in your mouth. The service from the staff was amazing, the bartender made our experience the best with such an array of knowledge on the drinks and flavors offered in the food. Highly highly recommend this restaurant.

If you're reading this because you're considering going to Joli, do yourself a favor and make the trip. Food, drinks, and service all exceeded my expectations. I stopped by here around 9 pm on a Friday night and was wowed by each thing that was brought to the table. Every drink and dish was both uniquely executed and thoughtfully balanced. My personal favorites were: Short rib, squash salad, shishito peppers and the gin-icillin. Joli is the perfect spot for a date night or family dinner for all foodies and gin lovers.

My wife and I first came to Joli in 2021 and frankly were not impressed. We came back in this weekend for a second chance and had our opinion swayed. We had the ribs, the squash salad, broccolini, and their sorbet - I can not describe how AMAZING our meal was and we are anxious to come back again. 5/5 We did however feel that the service could have been better. For a place that offers such craft food and gin centric cocktails - we would have hoped for more lively staff to accentuate the restaurant's driving features. Maybe it was an off night; regardless, we shall be back.

I am really torn on this one... we've always loved having Joni in the neighborhood and love the ambiance. We don't like gin/don't really drink so that part is never a deciding factor for us. We walked in for dinner last night and had a pretty disappointing meal... -oysters were good! -two ginger beers were way too sweet, very few NA options -bread came with a disgusting gooey mustard with raisins mixed in, all almost a honey texture. very odd. we asked for butter instead and it came out hard as a rock -brussels, which we've gotten before, were extra sweet and sugary -meatballs were sticky and had so much fennel it was really overpowering -worst for last: we split the halibut, which came out cold but wasn't listed as a cold dish, and I asked the server if it was meant to be cold and she said "sort of, the sauce is"... all in all it was $110 with the only OK part of the meal being the three oysters for $13.

Fantastic neighborhood bar, a true whole in the wall experience with great mixed drinks and knowledgeable bartenders.

Overall, cool vibe and quality food. We went for the pop up event last night where there was a Japanese-Mexican fusion food list and cocktails. We ordered each item but really enjoyed the hanger steak tacos. The food was delicious as were the drinks. We're excited to check it out when they have their normal menu! Will be back and update the review then.

Lovely neighborhood spot. Great selection of gin and casual ambiance. Staff is friendly.

Wow, wow, wow! Where do I start? The atmosphere of Joli is like a lounge complete with a chill soundtrack on the speakers and a 5-star wait staff who are warm, friendly, and chatty in a relaxed and genuine manner. The interior is lovely to look at, a great place to bring friends and family. Of course, the first thing I ordered was a drink. It nearly blew my socks off, these guys have a wide variety of gin, and know how to utilize each variety to make the perfect cocktail. Every drink has been meticulously analyzed and personalized to each type of gin, paired with the selection of ingredients that should be used as the ultimate complement. My favorite in particular is their take on the Singapore Sling, which is saying a lot since that's my favorite drink of all time. It would have been gone in 5 seconds if I didn't intentionally slow down and savor the flavor. I ordered a few different drinks and they were all sublime, that one just stood out to me the most. And just when I thought it couldn't get any better, their steak put El Gaucho to shame, and they're only charging $24 for it? Duck fat fries? This meal was to die for. The compound butter they put on was something unique and well-thought out as well. Make this a destination, you've got to try this place out. I hope to see it internationally acclaimed someday.

Awesome spot for late night happy hour. My partner and I were looking for something in the neighborhood still serving food at 10 pm and came across Joli. We ordered the sliders (three come in an order and you can mix and match), brussel sprouts and fries. Portions were generous for happy hour and we really liked the dishes. My least favorite was the 50:50 slider which I assume was beef and pork, but my partner enjoyed the chicken and pork belly sliders, so we'll probably stick to just those ones next time. The happy hour menu is pretty big and I've already bookmarked several dishes to try next time. Beyond the food, I really enjoyed the vibe here. It was relaxed, low-key, not too noisy and the service was great. Our server, Koa, was super friendly and had some great recommendations. We look forward to coming back!

Wonderful place to have dinner. I had the hamburger and my daughter had a chicken sandwich. The seasoning on the chicken sandwich was awesome! The burger was cooked perfectly and was delicious. The fried peas with aïoli sauce or awesome as an appetizer. Just be forewarned, this restaurant specializes in gin cocktails. The other types of liquor are very sparse but if you're a gin drinker, you'll be in heaven.

If it's been a while since you've been in to Joli, and you wanted to like it, but never felt it quite hit the spot, I suggest giving it another go. I have been twice recently & loving the current iteration. The menu includes lots of shareable veggie or light bite options as well as full entrée plates making it great as a dinner spot but equally lovely for cocktails. I love that the cocktail menu highlights everything along the spectrum of gin options.

Thursday evening at 6:30; surly waiter seats us in the back (most tables remained empty while we were there). Asked for a gin martini with a gin that wasn't too herbal; surely waiter gives me a lecture about gin is made with an herb, as if I am stupid. Fortunately bartender steps in and is kind and understands that I want less botanical. We had the bread, mussels and shared a chicken sandwich. All of it only ok. Butter that camw with the bread was garlic and honey.....neither sweet nor savory. Does not work. Mussels cooked perfectly but the light broth was overpowering and lacked umami. Just ok. Chicken sandwich sounded delicious, but failed to meet the bar, spread was overpoweringly spicy, chicken was good and crunchy. Just ok. Last visit there was pre-pandemic and it wa awesome. This time - not so much. Last visit there I think. $100 for "meh" food and surly service is not ok.

My wife and I had dinner here to celebrate my son's due date while we waited for him to actually arrive. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Food was outstanding, and we had fun sharing a few dishes. Fried chicken sandwich was crispy and juicy as chicken sandwiches should be. Something great about large class windows while it rains outside.

We went here for the first time since CoVID on Xmas Eve to splurge on a nice dinner. They're doing a great job on the distancing, their ordering website is awesome and I love that it lets you easily make modifications. You can also call to make orders. Everything was delicious. I loved that the drink I got was in a little tiny bottle, I was worried about spillage but that made it so easy. Everything was perfectly labeled when we got hone so there was no confusion on what was what. I also loved that they gave happy hour prices for takeout. Happy to support a Ballard business during COVID!

I was so happy to see that Joli had indoor seating. Made for a perfect Sunday brunch. They have the interior set up perfectly for safety and made it as contactless as possible during this time of COVID. I ordered the Banana-Chocolate French toast that came with side options, from which I chose bacon and eggs. You guys.. let me tell you... the banana-chocolate french toast was literally a remedy for everything going on. If you like chocolate and bananas, as you should, you will not be disappointed. It literally is a piece of Heaven in every bite. I highly recommend. They have good brunch drinks to choose from as well. All in all, from service to our food, it was a very enjoyable experience.

I really wanted to love this place and they had the best fried chicken sandwich. Unfortunately, two of the other dishes were extremely salty (truffle fries and cauliflower dish) and the pork belly salad was grainy. Despite that, we're glad we tried it out. The wait staff was super attentive and friendly and atmosphere was good. We will be back for the fried chicken sandwich 100%!

I've been eyeing this place for a while since we're so close by, plus the free fries with Yelp check-in is always a bonus. Sadly, I didn't leave that impressed. We ordered the free fries, gin chips, cauliflower, and chicken. My main complaint was that everything except the cauliflower was too salty. None of the flavors really stood out to me either. Despite that, the fries were definitely addicting and nice and skinny, just the way I like them. And surprisingly, I really liked the peas in the chicken dish; they actually stood out in a nice way and helped with the saltiness. Overall, Joli was just mediocre and pricey, much like any other restaurant in Seattle. Perhaps their brunch is better, but I don't think I'll be back anytime soon.

I was struggling to find a brunch place that didn't have an hour-long wait on a Sunday morning around 11am. Luckily, I happened to find this place on Yelp and am very pleased! It was about half to three-quarters full during our meal. I almost don't want to write a review about it so I can keep coming without a long wait... Food-wise is where they shined. I had the Croque Madame and loved every bite of it. The bechamel sauce or whatever cheesy sauce they drizzled over everything was divine. Someone else had the cauliflower chilaquiles and another had a flatbread with sausage and fennel. All four of us completely ate our dishes and licked the plate clean. Delightful and they are now supporting take out. I'll remember to hit them up on the weekend for a delicious brunch to go when I finally run out of food in my fridge!

This was a great new find! Friendly staff and excellent offerings. Our experience started off with Happy Hour cocktails, I enjoyed a 'Ginger Rogers' (pomegranate/ginger/sparkling wine/topo chico). We decided on ordering a few HH priced appetisers in lieu of main entrées. Another point for Joli: Shoe-string fries!!!! They are my favourite version of fried potato goodness; I was so happy to see them brought to the table! The butter lettuce wedge salad was crisp and fresh, lightly dressed with a champagne vinaigrette. Next came the mushroom flatbread (kale/sauce mornay/cured egg yolk/chili oil). It was crispy, full of fresh mushrooms and cheesy goodness. Lastly we enjoyed the mussels & fennel (smoked potato/preserved lemon/cream). We were pleasantly surprised by the plump and tender seafood. The sauce was really good and we enjoyed sipping it up when all the mussels were eaten. What a great first experience at Joli and I look forward to returning.

Good service, good food! What more could you want? The drinks were the best part though, selectively hand crafted with subtle elements that delight even the most finicky of customers. Well done.

So so so happy to have stumbled across this amazing gem of a restaurant for our monthly group brunch. We were 10 women and everything was spectacular from accommodating a large group via reservations, to inviting and warm service to SENSATIONAL food. Absolutely outstanding food!! Everything came out at the same time, we were never empty in drinks, it was busy and so well attended to. What a fabulous must try spot. It's gorgeous inside, sunny, and perfect. We definitely will be back!! I had the croque madam, it came with yummy potatoes incl. bell peppers and onions. It was delicious and I highly recommend this!! The malasada was amazing also, I've never had anything like it. Our table also had pretty much almost everything else on the brunch menu and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it all. Raves all around. The fries in duck fat were so yummy. The biscuits and gravy out of this world. Sausage flatbread so tasty!! I can't say enough great things because it was just that good!!! In every possible way!!! Thank you for a memorable brunch to our server, everyone cooking phenomenal gorgeous food, the bartender for the tasty mimosas to the restaurant as a whole. We were all simply blown away. You will definitely see our faces again :)

Such a lovely chill spot with delicious food and drinks. I went there for brunch and had a house gin and tonic and the best cauliflower chilaquiles...the salsa verde was to die for!

Had been wanting to try Joli for quite some time and finally went in for dinner recently. Would not recommend the chorizo corn dogs as they didn't have much flavor in my opinion. The mushroom risotto is really good, flavorful and felt 'lighter', great quality and preparation. The steak frites was my favorite, served with a really nice chimichuri. Then ordered the malasada, which is now a must have when returning. The salted caramel sauce is delicious! Lots of gin cocktails to choose from.

I really wanted to love Joli and came away a fan, but with caveats. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed. The bartender and server were very pleasant and my drinks were excellent. It is a little funky in that there is a movie with no sound projected on the wall. We were watching Dr. No a bit here and there in between conversation and conversation about it. We ordered the beet salad with whipped chevre, pickled fiddleheads, and chimichurri. Each contributed to a balanced salad and both my wife and I really enjoyed it. I ordered the house-made noodles with pork ragu of sorts. In my first bite, which was heavy with meat, there was a strange burst of intense flavor that knocked me off my bottom. I thought it was a juniper berry and that was later confirmed. It did not please my palate and set me back. Trying again, the juniper blew me away in an unpleasant way and my palette had to recover yet again. It was a major distraction in my enjoyment. I have to say that despite loads of meat, the sauce lacked in complexity. There were depth and unctuousness that I kept looking for and did not find; it tasted of pork, but little else. I envied my wife's burger in a lettuce wrap which was very tasty. Her fried green beans were also desirable. We'll likely be back and choose other dishes. I'd like to try the steak frites.

Went to Joli last night with friends for drinks and some small bites. The drinks were amazing. Huge fun selection and lots of variety. The food was good, but nothing to write home about. The brussel sprouts were pretty good. Drinks 5/5 Food 4/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Service 5/5

Excellent food and drink, especially for ginheads. Great staff and atmosphere, as well. If I had a sixth glass of gin, I'd pour it for Joli.

Well....I'm not sure what to say about Joli. A large (20) group of us went here for dinner on the recommendation of a classmate, and we were so impressed, I'm speechless.... Okay, not really. But I'm not sure what I could write that would adequately depict what a gem this place is. While parking can be a bit of a challenge, it's worth the one or two block walk to snag a table or a seat at the bar and experience what I can only describe as fun-chic. The owner was bartending, and as per my usual test, had him make me several drinks off-menu, based on my personal preference and my request to help me learn to love gin (they have 60+ on the shelves). The drinks were awesome. Seriously, seriously awesome, and Matt the owner is incredibly knowledgeable. On to the food! I had the steak frites, but we also had fried olives (a MUST), Brussels sprouts, two different flatbreads, and fried green beans. I wanted my steak rare, and it was absolutely perfect. Cool and tender in the center, with great flavor. The fries are thinner, so very crispy, and I can't talk about the sprouts or the olives without starting to drool. I wish I'd had room for dessert, but....maybe next time. The service is very friendly, and they sneak in and out like stealth water suppliers and food servers. Everything is clean, the kitchen is efficient, and it's small enough to be intimate but big enough for groups. As if it couldn't get any better, there's a movie playing on the wall for you to watch (nothing like vintage Bond with your steak). I don't get down to Ballard often, but they also have brunch which might convince me to make the two hour drive. Overall, a fantastic experience and worth the trip.

This place is absolutely lovely. I have been twice during happy hour (Sunday all day) The staff is welcoming, the food is fantastic and the house wine is well picked. They have a happy hour white, red, sparkling and rose, which are all wonderful. The ambiance is very nice, with an open kitchen and a French movie playing in the background. I have never been on a date here but I think it might be the perfect spot. I, however was alone and had a fantastic time as well. I have not had all the happy hour food, however the things I can absolutely recommend are the olives, steak bites, and the pork. If you listen to one thing in this 10/10 rating. Get the pork. Cheers