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

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   DK

   VIP

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous the chef is amazing food was great service great
   

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   Susan

   VIP

   Washington DC

   31 reviews

   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   J Gilbers's is always superb. The waitress was professional and attentive. The food was delicious.
   

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   Kevin

   Richmond

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The waitress and the atmosphere were incredible! But the food was a little underwhelming. Out of five of us none of us finished the food or took it home. The artichoke dip was really good! I don’t remember our waitress’s name but she was amazing. She was very attentive and even explained the menu in Spanish for my MIL to understand. She was probably the best part of the experience!
   

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   Ruth

   VIP

   New York City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   J. Gilbert’s delivers an exceptional steakhouse experience with top-quality cuts and outstanding service. The tomahawk steak is a must-try—perfectly cooked, rich in flavor, and beautifully presented. Other standouts include the wood-fired filet and flavorful sides like lobster mac and cheese. The warm atmosphere and attentive staff make every visit enjoyable. Whether for a special occasion or a casual night out, J. Gilbert’s never disappoints.
   

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   debra

   VIP

   Washington DC

   12 reviews

   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was actually too fast with little time to enjoy your drink, appetizer and meal. Food was mediocre. Steak cooked correctly but tough and tasteless. Some of the sides were lukewarm. Server and rest of staff was good.
   

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   Anna

   VIP

   Atlanta

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love our local steakhouse! We go frequently. Excellent service with great steaks and cocktails, always consistent.
   

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   Scott

   VIP

   Washington DC

   30 reviews

   2.0

   30 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Two of our dishes were cold and one was warm. The other 3 were fine. The flavor was good but it was cold. The manager did offer to make new dishes and he ultimately comped the dishes. So complements to the manager for trying. But to be objective the kitchen needs better oversight. 2 out of 5 dishes not being hot is a bad sign.
   

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   Jaime

   VIP

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Always wanted to go to this restaurant. Nice ambiance, good service. Food not impressive. While not bad, can be significantly improved.
   

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   John

   VIP

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I usually like j Gilbert’s but it may be that they’re slipping. This latest visit was a total embarassment when it comes to service. Almost everything that you could imagine going wrong went wrong both for my table and for the tables of those around us.
   

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    Chris

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4

    The server was very nice but got one of my sides wrong and put an extra ribeye on our bill. We made a reservation but got a bad table right by the door so we had a cold draft. They ran out of the Beast of Bourbon cocktail. Steak was overdone on the outside. Disappointing.
    

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