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

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

4.9 (10577)
$31 to $50
Steak
185 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury, CT 06033

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 82 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for fine wines
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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 10,577 people are saying

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Best Service

  • Connecticut

    Steak

  • Connecticut

    Most Booked

  • Hartford

    Best Overall

  • Hartford

    Best Food

  • Hartford

    Best Service

  • Hartford

    Best Ambiance

  • Hartford

    Best Value

  • Hartford

    Great for fine wines

  • Hartford

    Romantic

  • Hartford

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J. Gilbert's in Glastonbury consistently delights with "excellent food" and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the "best steaks around" and the elegant ambiance, making it perfect for special occasions. Highlights include attentive staff, a diverse cocktail menu, and delectable sides like creamed corn with bacon. A "go-to" dining experience!

10,577 Reviews
  1. Dave

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We eat here on a fairly regular basis(4-5x's/year) and this by far was one of the very best experiences we have had in a long time. It's usually always reasonably good, but last night was exceptional. Our server Dom was on top of it and the food came out on time and was very well prepared and it was almost like they had a new chef, it was so vibrant and ust extraordinarily done well. Thank you we sincerely enjoyed it

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  2. Aaron

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Corbin was fantastic and catered to us just as we would expect the J. Gilbert’s dining experience to be!

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  3. Jessica

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! Dinner was fantastic. Service was impeccable.

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  4. Jeff

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Have dined here several times and has always been great new menu now and steak was tough wasn’t a great meal for the price.probably won’t return.

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  5. Freitas

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, J. Gilberts never disappoints. Another great meal and this time from their new menu! Excellent food, excellent service, and excellent atmosphere.

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  6. Peter

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I order the Kansas City strip every time I go. Best steak I’ve ever eaten.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Peter, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Kansas City strip! It's always a pleasure to serve you and we're glad that you've consistently enjoyed your dining experience with us. We appreciate your high ratings in terms of food and service. We strive to provide the best quality food and service to our valued customers like you. Your feedback is valuable to us and we look forward to your next visit. Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. Kristin

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu has changed and presentation of food has followed suit. Traditional garnishes adding to the flavor profile of the dish have been removed. Additionally, our table of 4 did not receive our food at the same time causing dishes to be room temperature versus hot while we waited. This is the first time in 20 years I left feeling a little disappointed in what I received as a meal.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Kristin, We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your recent experience not being 5 stars. We understand that our menu changes and the presentation of our dishes did not meet your expectations. We also regret to hear that your table did not receive all food at the same time. As we grow towards the future with these changes, we will strive to take this feedback into consideration to make the necessary adjustments to succeed. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  8. Tom

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We don’t get to J Gilberts as often as we’d like, but they always deliver an excellent experience.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Tom! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. It's always our goal to provide an excellent experience for our guests, and we're glad we hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Ronald

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Glad we found this place! Our server Zach was very good!, Very attentive! Nice selection of cocktails. The ones we had were good but light on strength and short on pour. Just inconsistent. Crab cakes Caesar were excellent. Steaks were great and cooked perfect medium rare. Lobster tail the same! Sides were some of the best we have had at a steak house! Asparagus. Green Beans Sour Cream Mashed and the cream corn and bacon were all in the excellent category. Mousse Cake was a nice way to end the meal! We will be back for sure!!
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Ronald! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. It's great to know that our cocktails, Caesar salad, and steaks hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback on the strength and consistency of our cocktails and will work on improving that aspect. We're also glad to hear that you enjoyed our Lobster tail, asparagus, and green beans. We're glad you enjoyed our mousse cake too! We're excited to welcome you back for another round of our delicious meals.

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  10. Yani

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent and the food was great!
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Yani, thank you for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. It's always our goal to provide an excellent dining experience, and we're glad to know we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback on the value and we're always working to improve. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, 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 10577 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 82 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
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