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J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland Park, Overland Park, KS

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

4.7
4.7
8771 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak
8901 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66212

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 81 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • 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 Blue Cheese potato chips & Chocolate Velvet Cake. The cozy atmosphere includes rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy an intimate table or host a private party. The extensive wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. J. Gilbert's is open for dinner 7 days a week and can be booked for private luncheons. Reservations are highly recommended.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ruben Rosales
  • Private party facilities
    J.Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood is the perfect setting for your event, whether it be a rehearsal dinner, graduation party, business meeting, private luncheon or any other special occasion that demands an excellent meal and elegant setting.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Overland Park
  • Cross street
    89th
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    Friday - Saturday: Live Music in the lounge from 6:00 - 9:00pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 8,771 people are saying

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland Park reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Steak

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Most Booked

  • Kansas City, KS

    Best Overall

  • Kansas City, KS

    Best Food

  • Kansas City, KS

    Best Service

  • Kansas City, KS

    Best Ambiance

  • Kansas City, KS

    Romantic

  • Kansas City, KS

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood in Overland Park consistently delivers an exceptional dining experience. Guests praise the "excellent service," "delicious food," and "warm atmosphere." Known for "outstanding steaks" and "fresh seafood," the restaurant is a favorite for special occasions. Servers like Mei Li, St. John, and Matt receive frequent commendations.

8,771 Reviews
  1. Larry

    Kansas City50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always an enjoyable dining experience. My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary.

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  2. Kimberly

    Kansas City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointed.. always the best steak with great ambience. Great date night location!

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  3. Lisa

    Kansas City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid food. Enjoyed the ambiance. The server was very busy, seemed to be slight pauses between courses but all in all , was good.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland ParkResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Lisa, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at J. Gilbert’s. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our ambiance and food! We always aim to provide a great experience for our guests, so we're glad that you found our service to be good. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon. ~Zahra Almoamin-Burks, General Manager

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  4. Michael

    Kansas City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    St John was great and the steaks and drinks were great

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  5. Rick VIP

    Kansas City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in the bar area, not noisy, had music at 5:00PM great food and ambiance
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland ParkResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Rick, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at J. Gilbert’s ! It's wonderful to know that our ambiance, food, and service met your expectations. We always strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. ~Zahra Almoamin-Burks, General Manager

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  6. Marilyn

    Kansas City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great evening at J. Gilbert’s. The food was excellent. Ash was our server was very attentive and provided great service.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland ParkResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Marilyn, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great evening at J. Gilbert’s. It's great to know that our food and service exceeded your expectations. We always strive to provide excellent service and it's wonderful to hear that our team was able to provide that. We will be sure to give Ash some recognition and share this review with the team-- thank you! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon! ~Zahra Almoamin-Burks, General Manager

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  7. Lisa

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to celebrate a special occasion. They really go all out!
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland ParkResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much, Lisa! We cannot wait to celebrate with you on your next special occasion! ~Zahra Almoamin-Burks, General Manager

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  8. Sarah

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great! She gave us great recommendations, she didn’t rush us and she was super nice. Food was amazing! Loved the atmosphere!
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland ParkResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Sarah! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and atmosphere at J. Gilbert’s. It's great to know that our server provided great recommendations and that you appreciated the relaxed service. We strive to provide an enjoyable dining experience for all our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon! ~Zahra Almoamin-Burks, General Manager

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  9. Marc VIP

    Kansas City92 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Walking into J. Gilbert’s (our first time there) is like walking into a nice restaurant you walked into 30 or more years ago. Dark wood, limited lighting, music that sounds like Nancy Sinatra singing a song by The Police arranged by Doc Severinsen. But they’re pretty full because the food hits the target 100%. A classic wedge salad, perfectly tender filet mignon cooked to the temperature you ordered, grilled asparagus, and an over-the-top loaded potato (you can save hundreds of calories by having them serve it with only butter on the side), and the quintessential chocolate dessert. Good drinks at a handsome bar, and attentive but not stuffy service. What else could you have wanted in 1990? Or today?

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  10. Eric

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had dinner at J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood in Kansas City last night, and I want to personally commend our server—her name may have been Sykler—for delivering an exceptional experience. Her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail reflect the kind of service that defines a truly elevated dining environment. As someone who holds a high standard for hospitality, I left thoroughly impressed. J. Gilbert’s is fortunate to have talent like hers representing the brand.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland ParkResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Eric, Thank you for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional experience at J. Gilbert’s Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood. It's wonderful to know that our team's professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail left a positive impression on you. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We will be sure to share this review with the rest of the team as we are incredibly proud of Skylar-- please ask for Skylar on your next visit! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. ~Zahra Almoamin-Burks, General Manager

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FAQs

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland Park offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (913) 642-8070.

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland Park is rated 4.7 stars by 8771 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 81 times today
Google Map for J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland Park

8901 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66212

Additional information

  • Cross street
    89th
  • Neighborhood
    Overland Park
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ruben Rosales
  • Entertainment
    Friday - Saturday: Live Music in the lounge from 6:00 - 9:00pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    J.Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood is the perfect setting for your event, whether it be a rehearsal dinner, graduation party, business meeting, private luncheon or any other special occasion that demands an excellent meal and elegant setting.
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