07/29/09

Great atmosphere and good food

by BKLYNeater

I went with my parents to dinner at Jolie and all three of us were impressed. They have a patio and garden that are open in the summer which are nice contrast to Atlantic Avenue. The food was good and reasonably priced. We were sitting toward the edge of the patio so it seemed like there were constantly servers running back and forth but this was only minorly annoying. Overall a good experience and a great neighborhood place.

• Pros: Atmosphere, food, price
• Cons: Too many servers running around

02/08/09

great, amazing food. annoying host

by crazylegs08

While the food is always excellent at Jolie, some of the staff have less to be desired. For instance, the host has a sort of chip on his shoulder and he's too busy flirting with the other staff then helping his clients. He "playfully" attempts to push wine on you so he gets a bigger tip (he can also be your waiter, even though he only takes your order) and if you order a cheese plate, you're on your own. He just slapped in on our table and walked off---good thing I know something about cheese, he on the other hand, knows noting about service.

• Pros: Great French food
• Cons: service

10/09/08

Just Wonderful..

by joshmurph

Celebrated a friend birthday here and we had a wonderful time. Food was very good, servers were all attentive and knowlegeable. Couldn't ask for more. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

02/04/08

all around great

by 11222

I've been here a couple times, and live very close. The place always looks friendly and inviting. The food was very good! Delicious, fresh, nice presentation. I've always had good experiences with the service, friendly and fairly attentive. Good drinks. Pricey, but all around a nice dining experience.

• Pros: delicious, pretty ambiance, romantic, good service
• Cons: pricey

12/24/07

Better CHECK before you pay your bill

by kartah

I'll be honest, this is my second time back to this restaurant because the first time wasn't so bad and my girlfriend liked the decor. The second time back was just a big disappointment. Despite the fact that it's a quiet week night and the restaurant half full, our food still took for about 30 minutes after the appetizers were served. When the food finally came, it was served half warm. I was so irritated at this point, I just wanted to get the check and get outta there before I curse someone out. And when we go the check, we were charged for something we did not order (over $25 dollars worth). I would recommend Burger King or other Take-out over this place.

• Pros: Pretty looking
• Cons: Terribe service

12/20/05

Our former neighborhood fave - Avoid at lunch

by jnyc

We have enjoyed Jolie many times for dinner. I decided to take a friend there for lunch and it was a disaster. It took forever for our order to be taken and our food to be served (it was not busy, midweek at 1:45pm). My appetizer was burned on top and my friend's fish was over salted. To top it off, they recently changed their policy and now only take AMEX. The 4+ previous times we have gone there, we paid using Visa. I asked the server about the change and he gave me attitude, as if this had been the policy all along.

The experience was so disappointing that I had to change my previously glowing review.

• Pros: Food, Ambiance
• Cons: Service, AMEX only

12/05/05

C'est si bon!

by nicok13

I have eaten at Jolie three times and every time it has been just spectacular! The steak tartare is a perfect starter. The lamb is falling-off-the-bone delicious and served with the most wonderful potatoes. And the tilapia...utterly amazing. The staff: on pointe and not at all snotty. Cocktails: A great drink list---try the Magda. Wine: such great selections. One of the few places in the neighborhood that offers wines from the Pacific Northwest (try a red from Dunham Cellars). I could go on and on....

• Pros: Great staff, Amazing food, Awesome wine list

10/13/05

Excellent

by hottopic

Loved Jolie on a recent late summer night. The Garden is beautiful, service impeccable and all of our food was delicious from appetizer to dessert. Very romantic and well-appointed. I can't wait to go back!

• Pros: Garden, Wine List, Consistent

06/28/05

French Beauty in Bklyn's Backyard

by cbearhoney

I'm a Brooklyn Girl all the way, and it's nice to visit such a classy, tasteful scene Downtown. The food was excellent (especially the hanger steak with sauteed onions---and the Apple Tart - sinfully delicious) and the service was incredibly friendly and accomodating. The ambiance had me sold from the minute I walked into the backyard for dining alfresco on a beautiful summer evening. Even the ladies room is cute - candlelit and clean! I'm definitely adding this to my fav list of spots to visit.

05/26/05

A neighborhood keeper!

by luvswine

I've had the pleasure of eating at Jolie a couple of times now and each time I've had a great experience. The ambience is sophisticated, yet soothing creating a great environment to take a date. The food is very tasty, especially the skate and the hangar steak and the wine list is well thought out and provides really good value. The service has always been terrific and professional. If the weather ever warms up, I can't wait to dine in their outdoor garden!

• Pros: Good wine list, great food, excellent service