J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury

Name: J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury
Address: 185 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury, CT, United States, 06033
Telephone: (860) 659-0409
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (10642)

$31 to $50

Steak

185 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury, CT 06033

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 119 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

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 Blue potato chips & chocolate velvet cake. The cozy atmosphere includes fire side dining, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy dinner for two or host a large party. The extensive martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. Reservations are highly recommended.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steak, Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(860) 659-0409
Website
http://www.jgilberts.com/Home.aspx?826
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Erik Blomstrann
Private party facilities
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood can accommodate lunch groups of 25 adult or more & can accommodate up to 42 guests.

Location
185 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury, CT 06033
Neighborhood
Glastonbury
Cross street
Main
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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What 10,642 people are saying

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

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

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J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood in Glastonbury offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service" and "fantastic food." Guests rave about the "best steak restaurant around" and "beautifully prepared meals." The ambiance is "elegant and inviting," perfect for special occasions. Despite menu changes, the consistent quality keeps patrons returning.

10,642 Reviews

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Marie-Helene
Ottawa12 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The menu has done away with some classic all time favorites! It was a bit of a shock as the menu online was the old menu. Shrimp Derango.(my all time favorite) is NO LONGER 😰 replaced with bacon shrimp NOT EVER going to eat porked shrimp . My favorite entrée - George Banks scallops with lobster risotto replaced with blackened scallops with pork belly - NO 🤮 - ordered the new short rib gnocchi with horseradish cream (it was very good). The wine was great, the crab cakes were “tinier” , sourdough was good as usual as were the steaks and sides (mashed potatoes are also GONE)! Berries and cream desert was enjoyed. Ice cream was nothing special. All staff were new to us. Some empty tables during our time there and consequently no line up waiting for a table. Overall we enjoyed our meal - just a different J. Gilbert’s … time will tell!
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 2 days ago
Hello Marie-Helene, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our menu, particularly the short rib gnocchi with horseradish cream. We're sorry to hear that some items on the menu were unexpected, but we appreciate your understanding with these exciting changes in our menu as we grow towards a bright future. We're glad you enjoyed your meal and the service. We hope to welcome you back soon. Best, The Management Team
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erin
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was phenomenal as usual, waiter was also fantastic!
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 2 days ago
Hello Erin, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our service to be fantastic. We strive to provide the best dining experience possible, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. See you then!
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Judy
New York City36 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We are two couples who celebrated our best friends' 55th wedding anniversary last night. As usual, we booked the reservation for 6.15pm. We were seated almost promptly at a booth. I wished it was a high booth as it was stipulated on the reservation. Our waiter was Kaleb. She was professional and attentive from the beginning to the end of our dining experience. The table had deco sprinkles for our friends. They were pleasantly delighted. We each had our drinks and wines followed by soups and salads. Our entrees were paced not too fast nor slow even though we placed our orders all at once after the drinks came. We were not disappointed with our choices of miso sea bass, two steaks and a braised beef ribs with pasta. We polished the event with 3 Nutty Professors and a carrot cake slice. Scrumptious and memorable friendships that we had. Caleb/Kaleb had some time to converse with us too even though she was busy serving other booths too. Brava to all who served us! I loved my Old Fashion drink.
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for the review, Judy! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a memorable anniversary celebration with us. It's great to know that our team was able to provide you with top-notch service and that you enjoyed our miso sea bass, steaks, and the braised beef short ribs. We're also glad that you found our desserts to be scrumptious. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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John
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Bartenders are always personable, and alert. Can’t find a selection better than the speciality drinks and wines they carry! Dinner was great too! Service has always been the best here, and you can tell they do a great training and retention.
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, John! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience. It's great to know that our team's personality and attentiveness made your experience even better. We're also glad that our selection of specialty drinks and wines added to your satisfaction. We always aim to provide the best service, and it's encouraging to hear that you found our service to be excellent. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team
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Scott
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dining experience at J Gilbert’s was outstanding as usual.. Food was amazing as was our waitress.. We never have a bad dinner.. The only surprise for me was there was not a butter alternative for people with lactose intolerance as I… It would have been nice to be able to have a butter alternative to put on my potato and on the green beans..
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for the review, Scott! We're thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding dining experience. It's great to know that our food, especially the steaks, made a positive impression on you. We're also glad to hear that our service met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback regarding the lack of a butter alternative for people with lactose intolerance. We'll definitely take this into consideration and ensure we can accommodate all our guests' dietary needs. We are always happy to use oil rather than butter in our preparation process, as well. Thanks again for your kind words and we look forward to serving you again soon!
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Diane VIP
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great meal and experience our place to celebrate occasions
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Diane! We're thrilled to hear that you always enjoy your meals and experiences here with us. It's wonderful to know that we're your go-to spot for celebrating special occasions. We truly appreciate your kind words and high ratings. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable meals and experiences.
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Fred
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best restaurant in CT. The food and service are impeccable
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 2 days ago
Hey Fred, we're absolutely thrilled to hear that you consider us to be the best restaurant in CT! It's wonderful to know that you find our food and service impeccable. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next visit. Thank you from the entire J. Gilbert’s team!
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Cheryl
Greater Boston23 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. We tried the new bacon appetizer and it was soooo good. Highly recommend! I was there to celebrate my birthday (like I do every year) and was just a little disappointed with how long we had to wait for everything, which is unusual. We found ourselves wondering where our waiter was. Felt like we interacted with the food runner more than the waiter. Otherwise, it was a great experience. We'll be back!
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 2 days ago
Hey Cheryl, Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our new bacon appetizer and found it to be excellent. It's great to hear that you're celebrating your birthday every year with us and we are honored to be your choice. We're sorry to hear about the wait time, we understand how that can affect the overall experience. We're glad you found value in your experience and we're excited to have you back! Best, The Management Team
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Pierre
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
1.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go every special occasions couple times a year every time it’s been awesome but on this special occasion our 30th wedding anniversary the special my steak had no taste and a lot of grizzle my wife’s seafood was good except for the crab had a funny taste and she ended up get sick when we got home very disappointed and we are not one to complain especially when we never ever had a bad meal here ever.
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RickR
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great night out with friends enjoying well prepared meals & half priced bottles of wine
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 2 days ago
Hello Rick, Thank you so much for your kind words and the fantastic rating! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great night out with friends. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our well-prepared meals and half-priced bottles of wine. We strive to provide a memorable experience for all our guests, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another enjoyable evening. Best regards, The Management Team
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FAQs

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 659-0409.

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury is rated 4.9 stars by 10642 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

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 119 times today

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

185 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury, CT 06033

Additional information

Cross street
Main
Neighborhood
Glastonbury
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steak, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Erik Blomstrann
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.jgilberts.com/Home.aspx?826
Phone number
(860) 659-0409
Private party facilities
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood can accommodate lunch groups of 25 adult or more & can accommodate up to 42 guests.

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J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury

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