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

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

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   Jeff VIP

   Washington DC73 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Always pleasant. They made an appropriate fuss about a birthday in the party. Not inexpensive, but large portions (a lot came home with us). Nice evening out.
   

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   Christopher

   Washington DC1 review

   1.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Brunch review only (lunch/dinner are excellent). The brunch buffet was awful with the exception of the prime rib and the raw bar (raw bar not my thing but other may love it.) All the other meant-to-be-hot food on the buffet was room temperature, overcooked/dry, and/or congealing. Completely unacceptable for $50 per person and so disappointing given how much I like this place for dinner.
   

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   Gladys

   Washington DC4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

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

   Nice place, Good good excellent service Would continue making reservations
   

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   Steven VIP

   Washington DC5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

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

   Gilbert's recently changed their menu a bit. We tried the new prime rib egg roll appetizer, very tasty. We had Wagyu burgers and creamed corn with bacon. All was excellent and service was attentive. Recommend Gilbert's
   

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   Jan VIP

   Washington DC13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

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

   Joan, our server, was fabulous! We are a group of friends who dine at J. Gilberts regularly and have had Joan as our server previously. She is superb! Attentive while also accommodating our pace of dining.
   

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   Benes VIP

   Washington DC33 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

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

   Our server Alban was great. He answered questions related to the menu and helped decide what was best to please. His demeanor was pleasant and the food was excellent. We were very pleased with the service, quality of the meal, and look forward to returning to J. Gilberts in the near future.
   

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   John David VIP

   Washington DC40 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

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

   The lunch seafood platter offering is my favorite. Also have good service and nice ambience.
   

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   Supisa

   Washington DC4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 22, 2025

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

   The food and service was nice. I love the prime rib. it perfectly cook like the way I want.
   

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   Sharon

   Washington DC5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

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

   Unfortunately we had a 7:15 pm reservation but the kitchen closed at 8:30 pm! Was not enough time to get our entire order the way we wanted! Our server did the best he could and the manager was very apologetic, but neither one of them could get my crab cakes or mashed potatoes or the crab soup I ordered to go! That was very disappointing! But the rest of the meal was delicious!
   

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    Rob

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

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

    Easter brunch was outstanding! There were too many options, I tried to get some of everything, no chance! I'll be back for sure.
    

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