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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
8777 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak
8901 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66212

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 77 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 8,777 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Romantic

  • 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

    Good for special occasions

  • 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.

8,777 Reviews
  1. Brian

    Kansas City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood gem or even destination dining.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland ParkResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Brian! We're thrilled to hear that you consider J. Gilbert’s a neighborhood gem/destination dining. We're glad you enjoyed our food and service. Your high ratings for value are truly appreciated. We look forward to serving you again soon. ~Zahra Almoamin-Burks, General Manager

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  2. Daisy

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of four enjoyed the evening very much. Everything was exceptional (food, service, ambience) which is almost impossible to find since the pandemic. Our two guests said that they will put J Gilbert’s on their favorite restaurant list from now on. We have been fans for years. Thank you for a wonderful evening!
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland ParkResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Daisy! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party had a wonderful evening at J. Gilbert’s. It's heartening to know that our food, service, and ambience met your expectations. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional experience. ~Zahra Almoamin-Burks, General Manager

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  3. Pam

    Kansas City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and service! Will definitely be back.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland ParkResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Pam! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Overland Park. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience and your kind words are greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! ~Zahra Almoamin-Burks, General Manager

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  4. Carol

    Kansas City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome time and service. It was my birthday and treated very nicely! Will return
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland ParkResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Carol! We're thrilled to hear that you had an awesome time and enjoyed our service during your birthday celebration. We always strive to make special occasions even more memorable. We appreciate your feedback on the value and are always looking for ways to improve. We look forward to welcoming you back at J. Gilbert’s. ~Zahra Almoamin-Burks, General Manager

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  5. Malinda

    Kansas City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a favorite for affordable high end dining. Great cocktails. The oysters were wonderful and the staff was top notch.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland ParkResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Malinda! We're thrilled to hear that J. Gilbert’s is your favorite for affordable high end dining. It's great to know that you enjoyed our cocktails and our oysters. We're also pleased to hear that our staff met your expectations. We look forward to serving you again soon! ~Zahra Almoamin-Burks, General Manager

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  6. Sally

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the 6 oz filet and my husband had the rack of ribs. Both were outstanding. The service was exceptional.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland ParkResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Sally, We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your meals at J. Gilbert’s! It's wonderful to know that our 6 oz filet and rack of ribs hit the mark for you and your husband. We're also glad you found our service exceptional. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review. We look forward to serving you again soon! ~Zahra Almoamin-Burks, General Manager

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  7. Barbara

    Kansas City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, atmosphere, ALWAYS SUPERB! We have never been disappointed. The meal and drinks and desserts were all divine.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland ParkResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Barbara, Thank you so much for your kind words and the fantastic review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you always find our food, service, and atmosphere to be superb. We're especially delighted that our desserts hit the mark for you! We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible, and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We look forward to serving you again soon. ~Zahra Almoamin-Burks, General Manager

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  8. Larry

    Kansas City50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    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.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland ParkResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Larry! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife always have an enjoyable dining experience at J. Gilbert’s. It's wonderful to know that our food and service have consistently met your expectations. We always strive to provide the best value for our guests. We appreciate your input and look forward to serving you another memorable anniversary celebration! ~Zahra Almoamin-Burks, General Manager

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  9. vern VIP

    Kansas City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our Server was attentive and very nice. Always love having dinner at J. Gilberts the food is always reasoned right.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland ParkResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, vern! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland Park. It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We strive to provide exceptional food and service to all our guests and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon. ~Zahra Almoamin-Burks, General Manager

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  10. Kimberly

    Kansas City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    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!
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland ParkResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Kimberly, Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great date night at J. Gilbert’s. We're glad to know that our steak and ambiance met your expectations. We always strive to provide the best experience for our guests and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. 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 8777 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 77 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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