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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
8159 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 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
  • Website
    http://www.jgilberts.com/Home.aspx?823
  • 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.
  • Location
    6930 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101
  • 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

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What 8,159 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 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."

8,159 Reviews

  1. ben

    VIP

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Holly

    VIP

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  3. Louis

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service, food, quality, ambience. The Maryland crab bisque was delightful as was the rest of the meal.

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  4. Nicole

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was delicious and well paced. Appreciate the free dessert for our birthday celebration!

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  5. seth

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Don’t get the fish at this steak house. It was terrible.

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  6. Cheryl

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, as always. Service was ok but could have been better.

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  7. Karen

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought friends who have never been to J Gilbert’s. They absolutely loved the experience!

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  8. Jennifer

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Need to dim the spotlights over the booths. Other than that, everything was good.

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  9. Debra

    VIP

    Washington DC

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sabrina the server was excellent. She made the dining perfect

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  10. prabha

    VIP

    Richmond

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Young lady serving us was very attentive. She asked us if we needed additional water, coffee. Looked after us 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 8159 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 48 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
  • Website
    http://www.jgilberts.com/Home.aspx?823
  • 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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