The food was so unique and delicious to taste, savor, and relish. The service was also S-tier, with Tommy and Amanda both helping me out. They provided not only in-depth descriptions of what was served, but also friendly conversation. The fine attention to detail and overall niceness of both of them (and the rest of the staff walking around) was top notch. It really looked like all of the staff enjoyed their job, which showed how well morale was/is instilled within the establishment by their leadership. Jeune et Jolie has the food quality and service quality nailed, and I'll be sharing how great they are with family, friends, coworkers, and anybody else until I return again. Thank you for this experience! read more

This is more of a fine dining place that was really fun to visit. I love the atmosphere. It's an open kitchen concept, which you get to experience if you sit inside - either indoor tables or at the bar. Plateau de fruits de mer: 7/10. Good. I appreciate the variety. It's just that it was expensive for what you get. Homard: 8/10. Very unique dish which is why I got it. The foam was super interesting. The lobster was very tender and flavorful. It was a delightful experience to eat. Again, just expensive. Porc: 7/10. Very tender and good flavor. I'm surprised this is considered one of the heftier parts of the meal as it felt like a portion very similar to the homard. The little pearl onions were delicious. Overall, very pricey. I don't do fine dining often and this might be why. I would recommend reservations for a table if possible, because maybe I would've felt like it was more of a fine dining experience. That said, watching the chefs work in the open kitchen was fascinating. I think a table inside with the multi course menu would be the perfect experience here. I asked for recommendations of what to order and the staff were all super knowledgeable and I appreciated their input. The service was fantastic and everyone was super nice. Parking is plentiful in the back and free. read more

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Michelin restaurant with 5 courses plus a little extra. We came here for my sister's birthday and made a reservation online in advance. We opted for an outdoor table and there were heat lamps. Free parking available in the lot next door. I jotted down what we ate along with my initial thoughts: Toasted milk bread, toasted cauliflower, and caviar - a nice start to the meal Poireau - dill ranch sauce drizzled over charred leeks, greens, and truffle: the ranch was interesting and went well with the charred leaks House made milk bread with Meyer lemon and sea salt - I really liked this; you can never go wrong with bread and butter Pot iron - savory pastry with truffle; nice vegetarian option Gnudi wrapped in savoy cabbage and the other with a different type. Can be enjoyed separately or together- an interesting array of textures read more

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Came here twice and service and food was excellent on both occasions. Lovely ambiance and the place is pristine. We were seated right next to the kitchen where you could see the magic happen. It's a prix fixe meal and each course was delicious! Their house bread with lemon zest is the best. Great experience overall! read more

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Michelin star, but for how much longer? So it's a four course tasting menu with a few options for each course that you get to pick from including a few little extras. As for drinks, there are a few different pairing options including a wine and alcohol free option. The wine option is 120 bucks which is a bit crazy to me given this is also the price of the tasting menu. That pairing gets you 4 half glasses of wine. So 2 total glasses for $120. Hard to see this as a good value and think they would do much better working in a tasting at $60 to $80. Smaller cocktail menu but quite a few well crafted options including an old fashioned fat washed with hazelnuts and a sazerac with a brown butter fat washed rye. I went for the sazerac, and while the presentation and glassware was very much on the bland side, the drink was fantastic. Smooth mild nuttiness while still having a direct spiciness from the rye. Amuse bouche - very nice, tuna tartar tartlet is my given name. Playful textures, great start. 1 - crudo - fantastic, best dish for sure. Lightly seared yellow tail in a tomato water broth so to speak. Cucamelon and some yellow tomatoes that tasted pickled added subtle tang while the tomato water added subtle acidity. Beautifully balanced over some crudos that can typically be in your face acidic. bread - incredible milk bread, think parker house roll with an avocado herb butter. could have eaten 2 more of these 2 - duck - cooked perfectly, though mild on flavor and a little bit tough. Morels are delicious though didn't quite go with the dish nor did the strawberry stuffed with pistachio. As a whole the dish felt disjoint. 3 - pork - very disappointing. Pork tenderloin was super bland, no sear, no flavor to the meat. The sausage would have made Jimmy Dean proud but not much else. Swiss chard, again nothing going on here, just there. Sauce was nice (guessing like a pork demi) but it wasn't enough to overcome the lack of flavor here. 4 - chocolate bomb - very smooth decadent chocolate mousse interior. Malted milk foam was barely there and barely foamed. A sliver of a quenelle of ice cream half melted and hardly noticeable in the rest of the dish. This one had so much potential. Chocolate bomb was perfect, but the rest failed to hold up to it. The malted milk would have been a really nice touch if noticeable, and a larger portion of ice cream could have actually paired nicely rather than melting into the background - literally. petite duo - finished with an orange financier, and a chocolate truffle. Financier was nice but the truffle was a bit too bitter and texturally masked by the nuts. Nothing to be remembered. Service was excellent though perhaps a bit too polished, felt like grandstanding and not a natural interaction. Pace was good except for the split between 2nd and 3rd course which stalled for somewhere between 20 and 30 minutes. Open kitchen is cool, but I imagine this limits some communication and probably contributed to the miss there. While there was a lot to like here, there was a lot that fell flat as well. At the Michelin level I'm looking for each dish to shine in texture, flavor, or creativity, hopefully all 3. Course 2 and 3 did not deliver in any of these areas. Heading 2 Michelin restaurants is no small feat, perhaps Lilo is the new baby in the house stealing all the attention. Sadly I don't think for me this is worth a return trip. read more

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Jeune Et Jolie has amazing coastal vibes and service, but the food did not warrant its high prices. Despite it being a Wednesday evening, the restaurant was packed. Reservations required a credit card with a $50 no show fee. Since we were celebrating multiple occasions, the staff prepared a card for our table and treated us to a complimentary toast of Antilope, a non alcoholic sparkling beverage. Service was impeccable throughout the evening and their alcoholic beverages were strong and flavorful. *Sea Cow Oysters: I appreciated the rotating oyster selection. Our order came with mignonette, horseradish, and hot sauce. Although the mignonette looked peppery, it was fairly straightforward with shallot and vinegar notes. The oysters were cleanly shucked and carried a pleasant sweetness. However, I struggled to find what justified them costing nearly twice as much as others. *Amuse Bouche: ahi tuna, avocado, salt, and yuzu. This tiny bite collectively made us pucker. The tuna was quite cold, but its subtle sweetness still came through. *Crudo: one of my least favorite dishes of the night. The yellowtail was seared and served with tomato and cucamelon in a sour chilled broth. Unfortunately, the fish was overcooked, resulting in a dry, chewy texture that failed to absorb the vibrant broth. *Tartare: an excellent rendition of lamb. There was no gaminess whatsoever and the mustard seed added just a hint of sharpness. The incredibly tender meat contrasted beautifully with the bitter, acidic white asparagus. *Pain Et Beurre: warm, crusty bread with a steaming, fluffy interior. The avocado butter was not my favorite, as it created inconsistent pockets of richness, but the bread itself was one of the highlights of the meal. *Saint Jacques: scallop topped with rhubarb and turnip. I never would have considered pairing seafood with rhubarb, but I loved the complementary sweetness. The rhubarb added just enough crunch and tartness to tie everything together. *Canard: duck cooked perfectly medium rare alongside meaty morels and sweet strawberry. Each component was well executed, though I wished there was a stronger connection between the duck and mushrooms. The pistachio smear felt like an afterthought. *Oursin: very disappointing. Although there was a generous amount of sea urchin, the smoked tomato completely overwhelmed its natural sweetness and brininess. The tart shell and English peas were similarly unremarkable. This oddly reminded me of a lukewarm Hot Pocket. *Porc: pork prepared two ways with mulberry and chard. The pork chop paired well with the mulberry, while the sausage benefited from the chard. Unfortunately, the chop was slightly overdone and chewy, while the sausage was rather mushy. The dish needed more texture and a stronger sear. *Truite: the worst dish of the evening. The trout itself was silky and tender, but the skin was rock hard. Even our steak knife struggled to cut through it. The tangerine centered sauce and smoked components created a strange combination that was not cohesive. *Gateau De Crepes: we were warned that this dessert leaned savory, and I would agree. It resembled a thicker, pesto forward crepe. An interesting option for those who do not enjoy sweets. *Vacherin: strawberry prepared three ways and surrounded by meringue. It tasted like strawberry astronaut ice cream in the best possible way. The variety of textures made it one of the stronger desserts. *Final Bites: almond and kumquat bread alongside hazelnut confections. The almond bread was dense and fragrant, while the hazelnut bite resembled a Ferrero Rocher with a subtle alcoholic center. The service and cocktails were exceptional and easily the highlights of the evening. However, every member of my party was disappointed by at least one of their four courses. While we do not regret visiting, I cannot wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to those seeking culinary excellence at this price point. read more

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One Michelin Star, French-Californian restaurant and cocktail bar, Jeune et Jolie, is serving a dinner menu from their open kitchen in an intimate indoor, outdoor setting. Host, staff, and kitchen work in unison to welcome guests, announce orders, and deliver an experience. FOOD 5/5 CANARD rohan duck (tender), morel (stuffed w meat), strawberry (cooked, sweet), pistachio (paste) 5/5 MUSSELS salt-spring island (BC), sauce vierge (so flavorful) 5/5 PRAWN (chilled, tender) w tomato, horseradish (tangy kick) - OYSTER (shigoku, WA) on the half-shell (light flavors) - BAY SCALLOP pistachio, rose, honey (delicate flavors) read more

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I haven't had a meal this amazing since...well, I can't even remember. This little gem is in Carlsbad and this was our first time dining with Jeune Et Jolie. If you have the time, try the four course tasting menu with the beverage pairing. We are not big drinkers and we went with our teens, so we all tried out the non alcoholic pairing. I love food. I love food experiences. This was a delicious food journey and I am thankful my family is always open to try things with me! Beautiful decor inside and out. We had made reservations and were sitting outside. It was like we had our own private seating area, even though there were other patrons. I didn't even notice them until I got up to wash my hands! If you want something more upbeat, inside seating looked like the place to be. Upbeat but relaxed and chill at the same time. The kitchen is mesmerizing and is out in the open so you can watch all the magic. Every member of the staff was SO welcoming from the moment you walk up. Our server Noah with the help of Chelsea led us on our food journey. They made it personal by learning each persons name & food style. Answered any questions and had the best recommendations. Ryan, the Sommelier had fun pairings. It was our first non alcoholic food pairing experience and he explained everything from ingredients and what flavors will bring out certain flavors in the food. He always followed up after each taste. There is literally an army of people taking care of you. The food...so many delicious & decadent layers of each dish. Fun combinations. Fresh, local ingredients. Perfectly seasoned. It was hard to pick one thing from each course! Each plate had a work of art, visually and flavors! I also liked the portions, not too big, not too small. We were able to even share bites with each other. Another fun thing, in the fourth course pairing in the Cerise & Cafe, the ice cube was actually clear without any imperfections. You don't see that every day and just shows the detail that goes into every single thing placed on your table. Already have the menu on my radar to watch for new dishes to go down to try! read more

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We had a delightful experience visiting this restaurant. The food was truly amazing, and the service was wonderful. The environment was also very pleasant, and everything was beautifully presented. Parking was convenient, as there was a spacious parking area behind the restaurant. My only suggestion, while appreciating all aspects of our visit, concerns the 4% service fee charged for employee health insurance. It felt a bit out of place to itemize this on the bill, and the option for customers to request its removal seemed rather unprofessional. While I am happy to tip 20% for excellent service, an additional 4% specifically for employee healthcare felt somewhat excessive. The restaurants should build it in to their food. The customers should not have to incurred this cost. That's why some LA restaurants lost customers because of this fee. read more

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Jeune is such a beautiful French restaurant that is well deserving of their Michelin star! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with the best staff who made my birthday celebration 100 out of 10! They had the beautiful idea of providing a bouquet of exotic flowers for our table from the florist next-door. This wonderful surprise made the entire experience! Even the hostess said that she took the time out of her day before the restaurant opened to run over to their sister restaurant to find a vase to put them in! Every bit of this restaurants details for my special day was so meaningful and I can't thank you enough! The dinner menu is set up in four courses where you get to choose one dish from each course. The chef surprised us with a special additional first appetizer that was mind blowing! Each dish we chose lit up a new taste bud on our palate! Every dish just riddled with in an array of intriguing nuances in each bite. We were told by our waitress that each dish is curated from locally sourced produce and meats, so the menu is always evolving and changing. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience and we are so excited to come back and try a different menu! read more

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What an enjoyable culinary experience! Watching the entire kitchen in action was both a treat and the highlight of the evening. I had a great view, though my partner's vantage point was more limited. The four-course menu was beautifully presented and delicious throughout. The non-alcoholic pairing complemented each dish perfectly and was well worth it. We were also pleasantly surprised by a few extra treats at both the beginning and end of the meal. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and there was no pressure to upsell additional items. Definitely will return for special occasions. read more

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Magnificent!!! The service 5 stars , the atmosphere so beautiful, and the food ...each bite was better than the next!! Started with a welcome cocktail followed by the artistry that is called a meal! From crudo, to tartare, trout, scallops, and Wagyu sooooooooooo delicious! Best place to celebrate an anniversary! read more

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There's a reason that this is a Michelin starred restaurant, the place is simply amazing! The quality of food & service is impeccable! First of all, I appreciate the casual vibe with rose touches throughout. I loved watching the food preparation at the open kitchen that was directly in front of us. From the amuse bouche to the after dinner candy and cookie, I loved every entree! For the four course menu I chose - Crudo - Super fresh with a light and delectable sauce Cabillaud - Black Cod was perfectly cooked, tender and flaky. Truite - Trout with the sauce was the perfect pairing. Caramel Normande - This actually tasted like deconstructed apple pie! I also enjoyed the after dessert cookie and candy. Thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience and I would come back again to try another menu! It's definitely a must do for both locals and tourists! read more

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Came here with my husband for a date, and it was such a cute restaurant! We both had the set dinner menu. We both thought the food was very good, and I was full at the end of it, but my husband said it wasn't filling to him. It comes in four courses with little bites in between, and it's nice that you get to try a bit of everything. There is a big variety. The service was very good, and the staff were super friendly. Overall a great experience. Only criticisms were that it was pretty cold that day and the space heaters don't help all that much, so my husband and I were both shivering throughout dinner. And also, be warned that they automatically add a surcharge to your check, not including tip. You can ask for it to be waived, but I personally find this kind of awkward. read more

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My wife and I had a marvelous time dining here. The vibes are upscale and pure elegance. The decor is pristine and for a minute I felt like I was back in the French Riviera. Service is amazing, the staff is kind and very friendly. Decor-5/5 stars! Service-5/5 stars! Food-3/5 stars. The food was a bit of a disappointment, but maybe our expectations were too high considering the Michelin Star. Noting really stood out above normal . We'd love to come back and have drinks at bar and watch the action again. read more

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Excellent food with a laid back vibe. One of San Diego area's Michelin starred restaurants, Juene et Jolie is an amazing place for a date, a celebration or just a nice meal. Located in Carlsbad, the restaurant is has a small indoor space and a large patio. Tables are far enough away that you aren't listening in to someone else's conversation all night. Reservations are available online. For dinner they offer a 4 course prix fixe menu. The menu changes regularly, however, every time I've been here the food has been excellent. The prix fixe menu has 4 courses. There are a selection of 3 options for each course. The concept behind the menu is well thought out. The black cod with persimmon was a highlight as was the pork with quince, turnup and walnut. The combination of the sweet and savory flavors hit the spot perfectly. Service here is good. Not crazy like some places, but good and laid back. Drinks were refilled on time. The wait staff was super friendly and chatty. They added to the ambience nicely. If you're looking for a nice meal in the San Diego area this is an amazing option. read more

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10/10 recommend. 10/10 would go back. I'm not sure why yelp recommends 85 characters. But taegan and their support staff was amazing. So happy we went! read more

Great ambiance at the bar The big platter was delicious. Best mussel i ever had in my life!!! Cocktails were unique and nice but not worth the price in terms of complexity and volume. Service was great too read more

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So good! My family and I visited for my birthday and we had an incredible experience. We sat outside, which was beautiful, despite the weather. The staff was so kind to turn up the heaters and offer us blankets. Likewise, our server was extremely gracious and knowledgeable. The food and cocktails were all incredible, we enjoyed every bite. Will be back! read more

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A much anticipated resy, saved it for our milestone anniversary. Reservations can be made online (deposit), but they can't be changed or altered or you don't get much help via phone it leads to an automated system and sms/email don't get responses. There's street parking and easy access. The two seater tables are very small, barely hold the course and complementary sides. Service is alright, a bit lacking. And courses come out really slow. Food is ok/lackluster. We weren't wowed by anything and we did not like a few courses. So this is a prix-fixe - 4 courses with atleast one vegetarian option and pescatarian option. Further they gave us some options to accommodate our mushroom intolerance. It started with an amuse bouche made of cauliflower bread egg yolk and either truffle or caviar (based on diet). This was really obnoxious. Not at all amuse bouchey ! The yolk was so pungent and polarizing. The apps were buttermilk truffle salad and a crudo,both were ok. Next came some bread and butter with a chikpea pannise and a cod. The courses were better than app but still nothing extraordinary. Mains were lentil and trout (pretty sure this was salmon?!) and the server said morel mushrooms while there were none in the dish. Dessert was actually our least favorite and one we were most looking forward to. Coffee and chocolate based both felt neither sweet nor interesting. Coffee felt like milk pudding. Their drinks are nice - Sazerac and then milk punch in that order. The price is steep and at that point as well as the Michelin recognition I guess we expected much more. read more

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We had heard about Jeune Et Jolie from our friends and we wanted to give it a try. Upon arriving, parking was a little challenging to find. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant, but the lot was very full and dark. But lucky a spot opened up for us. When we made our way to the host station, we were greeted promptly and within a short time, escorted to our table. The restaurant was bustling and the kitchen looked like a well oiled machine ready for our orders. We ordered a couple of drinks that were delicious. The highlights were the foods though. Each dish came out meticulously plated. Each dish was flavorful and balanced. Overall a great experience. Looking forward to our next trip back. read more

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Let me just say, this opinion is coming from someone who has never ventured a michelin star restaurant before. This gem is located in the heart of Carlsbad. Tommy assisted my family and I and right off the bat, you can tell how knowledgeable he was of the restaurant and chef's mission. In addition, it was a huge plus to have Tommy serve us, because he was just so charismatic! We ended up coming here for the four course meal- my family and I tried to diversify so we can try most of the options, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. I will also say, as a fairly adventurous eater, do not sleep on the vegetarian options! They were so delicious and each bite was packed with intentional flavor. The leeks were a stand out for me! Of the four dishes I picked, the only meat option I went with was the duck, and it was seasoned and cooked to perfection. What I also loved about Jeune et Jolie was how they also had a non-alcoholic pairing with the meal. This option makes me more inclined to come back with my s/o who chooses not to drink alcoholic beverages. Everything we ate and drank had such purpose. While you'd probably spend a pretty penny here, it was all worth it. The staff, atmosphere, food, and drinks were absolutely perfect. Thank you to Tommy and the staff for a wonderful experience! I highly recommend Jeune et Jolie to anyone looking for an upscale experience! - read more

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I returned for a 3rd time. The dishes are still the same, though I think some of the flavor lacked a bit of power compared to my previous times I've dined here. The staff delivers excellent service! I think I was mostly off put by the pork since I think it tends to be too thick and dry. read more

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My friend invited me to join her for her birthday dinner celebration. I never been to Jeune et Jolie (aka Young and Beautiful) but heard the name a lot. I was sooo excited to finally try it. Come to find out later, it's one of the top Michelin restaurants in Southern California. I stepped into a dimly lighted restaurant filled with elegance in the air. It definitely had a youthfulness vibe based on the color scheme of the decor and was indeed beauuutiful in every way. My friend's choice in restaurant was exquisitely perrrfect for this occasion. The service was suuuper stellar from the start when engaging with the hostess outside then our waiter inside. When I looked at the prix-fix menu options, everything sounded delicious; although, it took some time to make a selection. I'm sure glad I did because my dinner was fabulously amazzzing. All I can think of is how each course had a lovely delicate artful appearance. My palate couldn't wait to enjoy each bite of the delightful picturesque dish. Oooh là là, this place is where food is elevated to the utmost and mastered as a true art form. My compliments to the chef. Très très magnifique!! So if you're into fine...fine dining, I highly recommend Jeune et Jolie :-) read more

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I've been here when it first opened and got lots of fanfare and wanted to come back. This time around, it was my birthday and my friend and I were originally heading over to Campfire for a casual dinner and it was a 45 min wait for a table so we walked around and ended up at Jeune et Jolie. They had immediate available tables on the patio and my friend was game to check out the prix fixe dinner menu. We started with a bottle of white burgundy wine- nothing terribly fancy but it went very well with the soft flavors of the fish courses and the sweet/savory of the appetizers. Each course came with an explanation and I didn't have to get the entire history of each ingredient-- it was approachable and understated. Every single dish was clearly prepared with immense detail and deserved its place in a Michelin starred restaurant. My friend decided to splurge on a few upgrades involving caviar so we just went for it and were not disappointed. Overall, I love that Jeune et Jolie continues to offer excellence- it's consistent and it's approachable. I wasn't expecting to get a table on a weekend night. Surprises are beautiful and that's was J &J offers- delightful unexpected experiences. read more

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We had the four course menu: Crudo & Asperge, Saint Jacques & Canard, Porc & Truite, and Chocolat & Vacherin. We also split the wine pairing, and they had small bites in between as well, like a brioche bread with butter. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the service was wonderful. Our favorites were the Porc and Vacherin. Highly recommend! read more

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Wow, this was the best meal I had in ages! I was so happy we decided to stop by on the way to San Diego. Every dish was mindblowing - especially the uni, halibut, and crudo Loved the attention to detail in their dishes. They had superb service, and even gave us a celebratory toast for my birthday, along with a cute card. Vibes were super cozy, like a French bistro. I highly recommend this restaurant as a cute date night spot or girls night out. read more

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Ahh, Jeune et Jolie. I was itching to come here, and so happy to have finally made the trek over. The Carlsbad fine dining establishment was my opportunity to make up for the fact that I had never gotten to visit Auburn in Los Angeles. Walking up to Jeune et Jolie, what can I say - the place is gorgeous! It's super cute, mixing fine dining and casual in a pleasant way, and just absolutely, well, welcoming. We sat outside and enjoyed the calm and the last of the summer sun. It got a little chillier in the evening. The menus are also rather simple and take a lot of the decision-making out of the struggle. There are a handful of options for each course, and honestly if you wanted, you could share the portions. They're small, but not that small. If you have a party of 3-4, feel free to literally get everything on the menu. I did enjoy the wine pairing, cocktails, and oysters we ordered as well. I'm not sure it's worth going into a course-by-course since I imagine it changes regularly, but the pictures should do some justice. I still think about the surprise bread course, and the steak tartare is a favorite. I struggle here on the final rating. I'm tempted to give it a 5 star review, but I think for the price range, there should be just a touch more of something - the service, the portions, something (not everything). The service was friendly but intermittent and could use some slight refinement around the edges. Not everyone will be filled up at the end of the night. In fact, I expect there is a large contingent that will want another course or two to finish things off. But maybe the argument is that this isn't true "fine dining", and that's what Lilo is for. Maybe. But for what Jeune et Jolie is? I appreciate it. I'm willing to try Chef Bost's other creations at Lilo and Wildflower. read more

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Not trying to be a hater, but honestly not worth a Michelin star. The only thing Michelin worthy is the amount of times they changed our utensils. It's an open concept kitchen with pretty cute diner-like vibes along the sides of the restaurant. Let's start out with the drinks. Aesthetically it was fun, because it came in a long milkshake glass, and being in a diner-like booth, it really gave me diner vibes. It was almost all ice and barely any drink. The taste was not too bad but a little overly sweet. We opted for the raw bar appetizer option (plateau de fruits de mer), which came with an oyster, prawn, bay scallop, and mussel. The bay scallop was my favorite but the rest were pretty good too. There were 4 people in our party so we pretty much tried everything on the menu. Honestly, the presentation was very good but the taste of everything did not live up to its Michelin name. The bread and butter was provably the best part of the meal along with the amuse bouche that were sprinkled throughout the meal. We opted for the more expensive beef option but it really wasn't worth it. The meat was pretty tough and I can make a better steak grilling a choice steak on a grill. The service was great and they constantly checked up on us and changed our utensils, but it was really overboard in my opinion. read more

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The first thing you notice when you walk in is the open kitchen with a small brigade of chefs moving like clockwork. If you can, sit inside. The outdoor seating is fine, but inside vibe is much better. We went for the 4 course menu, with one wine pairing and one sans esprits (non-alcoholic) pairing. I liked that the pairings are tailored to each dish you picked, makes it feel more personal and thoughtful. We also started with 6 oysters from California, Massachusetts, and Maine. The California ones were the clear winners. Maybe it's because they had less distance to travel? Ha. Every course was spot on, beautifully plated and delicious. My sans esprits pairing honestly impressed me; I never once felt like I was missing out on alcohol. The final drink, though, completely stole the show: it's called the cafe made w/ coffee, koji, kabocha, and cream. It tasted like what I wish my daily coffee could be if I wasn't trying to be healthy. The foam was this cloudlike, velvety dream. I loved it so much I ordered another one, this time with mezcal and it was just as amazing. We did the wagyu and lobster upgrades, two drink pairings, two 4-course menus, 6 oysters, and 3 cocktails. The bill came to ~$640. Pricey, yes, but worth it for a truly special experience. Overall, an incredible dinner from start to finish. Not a single disappointing bite or sip. Jeune et Jolie delivers on every level, creative, elegant, and thoroughly enjoyable. read more

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The food here is very good and well thought out. The service from each staff member was on par explaining each dish and checking in after each course. I will say the inside seating is a bit cramped but it felt cozy. If you are able to look past the ambiance the food is well worth it. The bread course was to die for. read more

Jeune Et Jolie - French Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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We visited Jeune et Jolie in Carlsbad and made an early reservation right at the kitchen counter. The view was incredible watching the chefs work was the highlight of the night. We started with the seafood platter included scallops, oysters, shrimp, and mussels. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The shrimp was so sweet and crunchy and the scallops were so delicious. It even came with caviar and a unique banana pancake pairing which I didn't really liked. We also received a complimentary cauliflower croquette topped with caviar, which was a nice but was just okay for me. For the four-course menu, the food was tasty, but because of the Michelin star, my expectations might have been a bit too high. It was good, but not mind-blowing, and the wine pairing felt a little standard. I'd revisit just for that seafood platter and the atmosphere! Also loved open kitchen watching chefs cooking in close distance. read more

3.5 Stars - i expected more for a 1 michelin star restaurant. I wonder if having my reservation at 8:30pm was the mistake. Service: Overall friendly but seemed to lack experience. The waiters seemed nervous and couldn't explain the menu or dishes well. Our drinks sat empty for awhile before we had a refill. Also, our meal took incredibly long, with about 20-30 mins between each course. Ambiance: Great feel and decor. just know that a train runs nearby the restaurant and gets very loud with the horns every 20-30 mins. Food: 1. Bay scallops - small scallops with a nice acidic and slightly sweet touch. 4/5 2. Caviar blini - delicious start, the briny and savory combined had me excited for what would be coming up. 5/5 3. Tartare - veal with white soy, radish and aonori. It's lighter and milder than a beef tartare. I felt like the radish was overpowering and they went for beauty over balance. It would have been nice with a bit of added richness. It also felt a tad too cold so the sweet veal flavors were a bit muted. 3/5 4. crudo - amberjack, plum, shiso, konbu, verjus. Great combo of flavors to go with amberjack, one of my fav fish to eat raw. Lots of acidity. 4/5 5. milkbread with lemon butter - crispy outside, incredibly soft and fragrant inside. I wish i could eat this everyday. Butter was soft and complimented the savory bread with richness and a touch of citrus. 5/5 6. printemps - 2nd course veggies - an assortment of artichoke, zuchini, rhubarb, brocollini with savor bits of sauce and acidity. 4/5 7. Agneau - lamb with a blueberry sauce. Sauce was savory and sweet. Interesting combination. 4/5 8. sebaste - rockfish that was compliments of the chef for the delays in food. It looked very appealing with the crisped up scales. However i quickly realized it was only half crisped up so it was a weird combination of crispy and chewy. The fish itself was cooked well but dish was a bit cold when served 3/5 9. truffle puff - simple and delish 5/5 10. wagyu with sweetbreads - the bordelaise sauce perfect. Ribeye itself was not that impressive and not comparable to other a5 wagyu. Sweetbreads was served cold, so i did not get the nice crisp golden crust and the resulting taste was overly heavy. 3/5, the sauce saved this dish 11. poisson - seabass. Overcooked, half the fish was stuck to the skin side. Skin was very crisp, and probably too much. It was like the fish flakes were splinters off a piece of wood. 1/5 12. desserts chocolat and the grape fromage - both delicious but nothing out of this world. 4/5 13. extras - lemon cookie cups 5/5, chocolate ganache 4/5 read more

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*THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE BATHROOM ONLY* No toilet seat covers! Functional, clean, nice in general. Nice paper towels, obligatory bag hook, spacious, so definitely nicer than a Costco bathroom. But for a nice restaurant that prides itself on taking special care in its food, that same sense of care is absent in the bathroom. Soap dispenser is drippy and not motion sensor, finicky! The motion sensor sink is finicky, the water is freezing cold if it's cold out, and the toilet paper is...2-ply. Not 3-ply. Not "plush"... Thus, good-ish but not great. 3/5 stars. read more

He surprised me with dinner here for my birthday, and it was WONDERFUL. We haven't been to a lot of French restaurants, so I didn't have any expectations, but everything we had on the tasting menu was super delicious. I had a few food restrictions that I shared with our server and she went above and beyond to offer substitutions for everything, and all her suggestions were perfect. It was also such a sweet surprise to get little treats in between our courses that weren't on the menu. Wish the photos I took could convey how much we loved our experience here. Hoping to come back again sometime soon! read more

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Jeune Et Jolie takes the cake for the most personable and professional dining experience I've had to date. My friend and I reserved a table for a Wednesday evening in March and I can still remember almost every detail about our meal here. There's a large parking lot next to the restaurant itself and a heated patio to sit at while you wait for your table to be ready, or you can opt for a seat at the bar to do so like we did. The interior is warm and welcoming, with mirrors and light fixtures that walk the line between quirky and classy. Our bartender, Henry, took great care of us and obliged a request for one of his pens. Golden Cadillac: one of my top 3 drinks of all time. Sweet and citrusy with a little herbal bite - think a more fun orange cream soda. Also lays claim to the best tasting tuile I've ever had. Once we were seated in our booth, we met Paola, who took down our choices for the 4-course menu and happily added to our pen collection. My friend and I got different dishes for each course to maximize what we were able to try. Our dishes were paced very well and we had a great view of the open kitchen. We later met Taylor, who rotated with Paola as our server and showed us many more cool pens. There's something to be said about a restaurant's atmosphere when the staff they attract are so good-natured. Scallop supplement: fresh, clean, acidic, wish I remembered more. Amuse bouche: almond tartlette. Dainty but not super memorable. Crudo (amberjack, pear, celery, kombu, passionfruit): simple yet elegant. Truitte fumee (smoked trout, snap pea, celery root, caviar): trout was mousse-ified and hid under layers of celery root and other vegetables. Elegantly crafted and texturally and flavorfully complex. Swizzle: celery, lime, and pepper dominated "Middle Bread" with Meyer lemon infused butter: moist, pillowy rolls paired with a citrusy gourmet butter - we cleaned the plate and the bowl. Oursin (sea urchin, butternut squash, mushroom, coffee): decadent combination of uni and sauteed mushrooms in a sweet butternut squash foam. Agneau (+$25, lamb, black trumpet, pearl onion, black garlic): succulent and intensely flavored. Loved this dish! Poisson (sea bass, spinach, saffron, vanilla): crispy skin sea bass in a vanilla foam. Interesting to see vanilla used in a savory dish. Pintade (guinea hen, date, walnut, monococco, king trumpet): there's a special process where the hen is turned into a sausage with some other protein that I don't recall, but it was very cool to listen to when we first heard about it. A very warm and comforting dish. Lait et Miel (honey, chamomile, almond, blood orange): almond cake, gelato, sorbet. Leaned towards the sour side in profile with a honeycomb sugar tuile. Fruit de la Passion (passionfruit, chocolate, black sesame): passionfruit syrup in a wafer roll with chocolate, passionfruit gelato, black sesame crumble and reduction. An irreplaceable meal and a restaurant I'd love to come back to! See you next time :) read more

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Came here on weekday around 7. Place was full and busy. Liked how the server explained all the dishes. Sitting next to the kitchen, you can see them cook and call out. Reminds me of Japanese ramen restaurants. 1. Crudo: amberjack with plum and shiso 2. Oeuf: egg with corn, coffee and black truffle 3. Sebaste: rockfish with cucumber, fennel 4. Pigeonneau: squab with leek 5. Poisson: Sea bass with spinach and vanilla 6. Wagyu supplemental 7. Fraise: strawberry with mascarpone 8. Chocolat: chocolate with anise and cocoa nibs 9. Plateau de fruits de mer: oyster , musssl, scallop and shrimp: these were all pretty good. Nice flavors especially for the oysters and mussels The food comes out very slowly but otherwise the service was very good. All of the dishes were good to great; not one was a miss. Everything tasted good. The only caveat is that most of the dishes I chose were fish and by the end, they kinda had a similar flavor profile. Would recommend trying different proteins for each course. Overall 4.5 for the food and service. The menu changes every so often. Would come back to try. read more

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Jeune et Jolie (Young & Beautiful in French) has been on my list since they earned their first Michelin Star in 2022. They are also on the Sapphire Reserve Tables list. IYKYK. My husband and I made a reservation and drove the hour or so down to Carlsbad. We parked for free in the lot behind the restaurant. We realized we could have taken the train since the restaurant is very close to the train station. Noted for next time. We were early so walked around before turning around and checking in with the hostess. Once checked in, we were immediately seated at a table with a view of the open-kitchen. The restaurant seemed to be quite busy. We were given the menus and asked if we wanted still, sparkling, or tap water. We opted for tap or "Carlsbad's finest" as one of our servers called it. We were greeted by several servers, a manager, and a pastry server throughout the evening. The service was exemplary. As it was a special occasion, we chose a few cocktails. I opted for the Old Fashioned ($20) while he went with the Margarita ($20). Both drinks were really good. From the prix fixe menu ($120), we chose the crudo and oeuf to start, the cabillaud and pigeonneau, the porc and entrecote (+$55), the Automne and chocolat for dessert. Once we ordered, we were given corn blinis as an amuse bouche. A lovely tasty bite to start our French dinner inspired by the California Coast. My husband and I split our dishes so we enjoyed at least a bite of everything. Crudo (amberjack, plum, shiso, kombu, verjus): Delightfully light and the flavors went well with each other as well as being visually pleasing. Oeuf (egg, sweet corn, chanterelle, coffee, black truffle): They made it rain truffles on this dish and it was so good and texturally pleasing. The egg white was served as a foam while the yolk was served a little hard. It was definitely interesting. Good for mushroom lovers. Cabillaud (black cod, porcini, persimmon, kombu): This was new on the menu and the cod was so soft. It went well with the mushroom and persimmon in the dish. They also used foam in this which made it a little whimsical. Pigeonneau (Hollander farms squab, green garlic, leek): This was a very small bite of squab but it was really tasty and pretty. Pain et beurre (milk bread with Meyer lemon butter): Delicious pillowy milk bread with the most delectable room temperature lemon zest infused butter. It was wonderful to use the bread to pick up sauce in our third course too. Porc (Klingerman farms pork fig, turnip, walnut): I was kind of thrown off by the leaves but the pork was tasty with the fig and tiny turnips. Entrecote (American wagyu long mountain ribeye, sweetbreads, Swiss chard, mushroom, bordelaise): I fully expected a bigger portion considering the $55 upcharge for this dish. It was good but did not justify the cost. The meat was tender and the sauce was lovely with the bread. Automne (date, molasses, pumpkin, toffee): This definitely hit all the notes for me. The caramel pour by the pastry server was a nice touch. I really enjoyed what was essentially a pumpkin toffee pudding. Fantastic. Chocolat (Chocolate, anise hyssop, cocoa nib): The chocolate dessert was also really good too and had a bit of ice cream with it which we forgot to inquire about. My husband who loves chocolate enjoyed sharing it with me. We were also served almond financiers and truffles with our check. It was a lovely end to a delicious meal. While this was a very good meal but my husband and I agreed that this was not our favorite Michelin Star restaurant. It is nice that they are one of the closer ones to us but I kind of expected more. read more

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The tasting menu for $120/person was very good, but you'll most definitely leave hungry. The portions are very small and the four courses probably aren't enough to make the average customer leave satisfied. The tasting menu does include an amuse bouche and a delicious mini loaf of bread between course one and two. The bread may have actually been the best (and most filling) part of the meal. The service was very professional and attentive and the ambience very warm and welcoming. The server was nice enough to offer us an a la carte menu based on the fact we had reserved bar seating, but ended up sitting at a table. On that note, due to the Michelin hype, you will definitely want to reserve your spot here well in advance. Of note, everybody at the table does not have to commit to the tasting menu, unlike at most other places that offer the same. The wine pairing for an extra $120/per person is 4 half pours, so opting for a bottle was a no-brainer. To no surprise, the wine menu is very French-focused. Based on the profile I wanted, the sommelier made a recommendation of a very affordable bottle which was not even on the menu. The $80 price point was probably the cheapest bottle available. I recognize he did not have to offer this and I was very appreciative that he did. Most of the bottles I was leaning toward on the menu were in the $90-140 range. The bottle was warm, so we asked the sommelier to chill it a bit and in the process learned that they do not have refrigerated storage for any of their bottles. They really ought to invest in that. It's not that big of an expense and it makes a world of difference. The sommelier went out of his way again to serve us a complimentary chilled half glass of white with our first course while our bottle of red sat on ice. Overall, the service and vibes are top notch and the food is very high quality, but you're bound to leave wanting more to eat. read more

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First, the ambiance was nice a little bit loud but it was okay, it was nice to sit at the end table where you can watch the chefs cooking. Second our waiter was really nice and they made us feel comfortable. Third, the food was okay... The meat though was perfectly cook! But my biggest disappointment is that there are just some dishes that don't go with wine or even with the next dish! There is a dish that will be so savory where you had it perfect in your mouth then all of a sudden the dish that would follow that will completely destroy it and just disappoint you as it isn't something that you would normally expect...which is that asian sour fusion that they always put in their dish is just disappointing for me. Very pricey for a meal that isn't worth as much as they mostly fed us with lettuce and decorations with a sour lime taste... read more

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