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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
8166 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 98 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 8,166 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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood in McLean offers a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for special occasions and family gatherings. Diners praise the "excellent food and service," with standout dishes like the bone-in ribeye and crab cakes. The ambiance is described as "quiet and cozy," making it a favorite spot for many. However, some reviews mention inconsistencies in service, emphasizing the need for improvement in some areas. Overall, it's a dependable choice for a satisfying dining experience with a reputation for "delicious steaks" and "attentive service."

8,166 Reviews
  1. Maurice

    VIP

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had not been to J. Gilbert’s for several years (we now live across the river in MD). We had a very nice meal. The place was hopping, but our service was prompt and staff was very friendly, especially our waiter Brian; noise level was not a problem, even with all of the surrounding tables occupied. Nice beer and wine choices and a lot to choose from on the menu. Valet service, which is a must cuz that parking lot is always full. Definitely recommend.

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  2. Connie

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we entered the lobby we were greeted by very professional yet also very fun hostess. We had drink in bar while waiting for our guests, very attentive to our order. When we were seated for dinner the environment was very relaxed, pleasant, the noise level was good, the waiters were very attentive, polite and accommodating. The food was delicious. We really enjoyed our evening at J. Gilberts. Will definitely go back.

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  3. Stephanie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoy going to J Gilberts. The food and drinks are excellent as is the waitstaff. I marked down from 5 to 4 stars because the food came much too fast. I had hardly sipped my drink when the first course arrived, and we had not finished our first course (far from it) when the main courses arrived and were just placed on the table where they got cold as we finished our appetizers or switched to eat the main and finish the appetizer later. That has never happened to me before. I can understand it when people come for business lunches and are in a hurry but not for a dinner with a reservation for 7pm. Was everyone anxious to get home?

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  4. Robert

    VIP

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience at Gilbert's. Our steaks were perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. And the service was great, as usual.

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  5. Charles

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall the food was very good with the exception that the sides came out cold and no one checked soon enough to make replacing them worthwhile. Never had a chance to order a second drink because we were not checked on until I had finished my entree. Will probably eat here again because the food is good but the service needs some work.

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  6. Brett

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joan and Matt are the best ever! Food was great and service outstanding! Thank you again!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    FOH was unwelcoming. Our server was mostly absent during our visit and unfriendly when he visited our table. I felt like he decided we wouldn't be good tippers so he just neglected us and was rude when he delivered our appetizer and meals. This was a special occasion but there was no acknowledgment of the birthday. The food was excellent but the experience was unpleasant. I would have stayed to talk to a manager but the 30 minutes we waited to get our check prevented that possibility.

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  8. Diana

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Hostess welcoming, have us a great table, crab bisque, fish tacos and Caesar salad were excellent .

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  9. ben

    VIP

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent time, even though the restaurant was very busy. Food was great, especially the shrimp cocktail and the lamb chops.

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  10. Holly

    VIP

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The 12oz prime rib, baked potato and asparagus was excellent. I highly recommended it. Our server was wonderful as well.

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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 8166 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 98 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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