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J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - McLean, McLean, VA

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - McLean

4.5
4.5
8107 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
J. Gilbert's is an "upscale casual" steakhouse serving prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Guests enjoy various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like the Maytag Bleu potato chips & Carrot Cake. The cozy atmosphere includes fire side dining, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy a quiet table or host a large party. The extensive martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. J. Gilbert's is open for weekend lunch, dinner 7 days a week & Sunday Brunch. Reservations are recommended.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 893-1034
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    J.Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood is the perfect setting for your banquet, wedding rehearsal dinner, graduation party, birthday celebration, business meeting or any other special occasion that demands an excellent meal and elegant setting.
  • Neighborhood
    McLean
  • Cross street
    Route 123
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Entertainment
    Happy hour: Sunday - Friday, 4pm - 7pm bar only.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 8,107 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J. Gilbert's - Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood in McLean is known for its "great dining experience" and "excellent" service. Highlights include perfectly cooked steaks and a diverse menu. Although some diners noted issues like occasional slow service or crowdedness, the restaurant remains a "favorite spot" with a welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, particularly servers like Hugo and Joan.

8,107 Reviews
  1. mar

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service we really enjoyed the restaurant

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  2. Marcela

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I go quite often. The food, service and ambiance are always great.

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  3. ben

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The kitchen had the A-team working! Every course was better than the last! Great experience!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. DeniseS

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 - everything was great! Will definitely be returning!

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  5. George

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Metro Valet attendants lost our key fob. We had to drive one of the attendant's car back home to retrieve the spare. Ruined our night.

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  6. Bruce

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5 stars says it all for each category. Prime rib, barbequed ribs, all delicious!!

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  7. Richard

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Like it usually is, the meal at J. Gilbert's was...fine. Nothing special, nothing wonderful, but it's largely a warm, friendly atmosphere, and the food is more-or-less consistent. Kind of like a higher-end Applebee's (and no, I'm not joking). Our server was friendly and accommodating. Food-wise, my filet, medium, was quite dry, my mashed potatoes were dry, and my mushrooms seemed a bit overcooked--almost as if everything had been prepared in advance and was just sitting in chafing dishes or under heat lamps until it was ordered and served. Additionally, something's going on with the lighting in the dining room that is detracting from the ambiance. It looks like, as bulbs have burned out in various ceiling fixtures, some have been replaced with cold, high-color-temperature bulbs, casting a harsh blue-ish light in some areas of the restaurant. If you don't know what I'm talking about, then you're probably not the person who should be in charge of procuring and installing replacement bulbs.

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  8. Warren

    Washington DC

    117 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    117 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a "dependable workhorse" of a restaurant! Food is consistently good, service is always top-notch and good cocktails, too. Nothing "adventurous", but really good food, usually available at last minute and never disappoints.

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  9. Nadim

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Menu changed. Very poor service. Not worth price I paid. Last time was amazing. Might not come back again.

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  10. Scott

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, as usual, was Great! But my server disregarded my request and messed up my meal. I did. Ot complain because that would have resulted in having to wait for a new meal. The manager did come by and inquire, which was very nice. I will return I like the restaurant. But today's server needs to check the dishes before they are delivered. That was a SERVER issue not a Kitchen issue.

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FAQs

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - McLean offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 893-1034.

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - McLean is rated 4.5 stars by 8107 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - McLean

6930 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Route 123
  • Neighborhood
    McLean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Happy hour: Sunday - Friday, 4pm - 7pm bar only.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 893-1034
  • Catering
    Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    J.Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood is the perfect setting for your banquet, wedding rehearsal dinner, graduation party, birthday celebration, business meeting or any other special occasion that demands an excellent meal and elegant setting.
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