Julep Contemporary Kitchen

Julep hosted my mother's 70 birthday party and provided excellent service for my party of 32 people with ease. Our event coordinator, Lisa, helped plan the event and offered exceptional service. The pricing was as discussed, and she ensured all our requests were met. During the event, Sarah and Ariel ensured the room was set up to our taste, the projector was functional, and the buffet was delicious. They worked hard to ensure our requests were met. Now the food, Lord, and Behold! Hats off to Justin and others involved with preparing the food and dessert. What a delicious spread. The NC Fish, BBQ Roasted Chicken, creamed corn, mashed potatoes, and red velvet cupcake were so on point. Overall, my mother enjoyed herself, and we appreciate the time and effort put into making this a success. Please prepare for more bookings from my family. Just a nugget: the drive from Durham to Greenville to have my mother's event was worth it. Thank you!! Dr. Twan Weaver

Julep was a *nice* place to be inside. You definitely get the feeling it's a "fancy" restaurant. There wasn't much wait, seating arrangements for us were a nice distance from others. Tables are arranged in a manner you won't have to worry about feeling crowded. Unfortunately some of the two person tables are so close having any sort of intimate conversation is out of the question, but I'm sure Julep would be accommodating if you'd rather wait for a more isolated area. Food presentation was great, execution left a bit to be desired: 1. Ordered a medium rare steak and received medium at best, well done on a far end. It was a ribeye, but an average cut. Seasoning and mushroom demi were above average for sure. 2. Hushpuppy side order was both over and under cooked, too high of heat and too large of a puppy left the exterior too dark and interior too wet. 3. Deviled eggs looked good but were under seasoned. Dill on top, nice touch though! 4. Roast chicken overall pretty good! 5. Mixed drinks were also good. The TV at the bar showing sports is really out of place there. Live music was tasteful and not too loud, positive marks there, but that could change one artist to the next. Had to get my own water refills. Ticket was $135ish for two, not including tip. I'd love to go back to give them another chance but that's a real thinker given the price and simple technical mistakes made on our food.

I dined at Julep last month and it truly was one of the best dining experiences I have had in awhile. The food that comes out of Julep’s kitchen is equally delicious and beautiful. Julep’s cocktail menu was just as inventive as the food menu — my favorite cocktail was the “Spicy Night”, Julep’s take on a watermelon jalapeño margarita. Will definitely be back ASAP!

I didn't expect to find such a flavorful and unique dining experience nestled inside a Hilton hotel. On the first night, I had the pimento burger, which came with their home-cut fries, which I couldn't stop eating. They are worth the calories and carbs. It was a healthy portion and was so fresh. The second night I ordered a pizza. While both options may seem mundane, they prepared each dish with their twist and fresh independents. Oh, and add a cocktail! They are different and help elevate the meal.