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Wine Room (private) - J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Worthington, Worthington, OH
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J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Worthington, Worthington, OH
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Worthington, Worthington, OH
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Worthington, Worthington, OH

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

4.6
4.6
6771 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak
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 Bleu potato chips & Chocolate Velvet Cake. The cozy atmosphere includes fire side dining, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy a quiet table or host a large party. The extensive martini & 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. Reservations are recommended.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (614) 840-9090
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Victor Ojeda
  • Catering
    Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    J.Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood is the perfect setting for your banquet, wedding rehearsal dinner, private party, business meeting or any other special occasion that demands an excellent meal and elegant setting.
  • Private party contact
    Allison Dearth: (614) 840-9090
  • Neighborhood
    Worthington
  • Cross street
    Hwy 23
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,771 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Romantic

  • Columbus

    Good for special occasions

  • Columbus

    Steak

  • Columbus

    Romantic

  • Columbus

    Good for special occasions

  • Columbus

    Steak

6,771 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The taste of the food really wasn't worth the cost. Steaks could've been better. The crab cake was so dry, not good at all. Steak wasn't juicy and I ordered it medium rare. I never got the drink I ordered. The wedge salad was very tasteless with watery lettuce. So expensive for what we got.

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  2. CindyT

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved all the food unfortunately we were sitting near an air conditioner & food got cold too soon.

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  3. stephy

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We never have a bad meal here and the service is always impeccable! It's our "Go To" place when we want a nice evening out. Steaks were cooked perfectly!

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  4. KathiH

    Columbus

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Loved our special room and our server, Candace was outstanding!

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  5. JeffC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall, a very nice experience. A bit pricey, but when we got the steak, it was well worth it. Nice to have sides that are different that can’t be find elsewhere.

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  6. LeeB

    Columbus

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic Food - outstanding Service - one of the Very Best Meals I’ve ever had!!

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  7. MichelleM

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and our server Tiara, was friendly, knowledgeable and professional.

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  8. Traci

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, and great experience!

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  9. JodieS

    Columbus

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service are always great love this restaurant!!

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  10. ChrisD

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience1
    We were greeted right away by the hostess and our server. However, after she took our drink order she disappeared for 10 minutes to come get our food order. She only had one other table, so this was a little long. We finally ordered and we received our food in a decent amount of time. We had to hunt down someone to get a steak knife as our food was getting cold. We were not given all our food, so we had to wait 5 more minutes to speak with the server. We got the additional food we ordered after 10 minutes or so we thought, the food that was brought was wrong. We were going to say something but again the server was nowhere to be found. We ordered dessert and after 15 minutes we finally got this. We have been there at least 10 times and I expected more!?

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  11. MattT

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience at J. Gilberts, as always. The food was exceptional and the atmosphere is very nice.

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  12. pattyben

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is absolutely the BEST. Filet fabulous, augratin potatoes unequaled, and wedge salad beautiful and delicious. This dinner is my favorite all time dinner in the world and we eat out a lot. Service is always tops and heads up to our waiter Hannah!!! Our 4th time this summer for the same meal!

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  13. DanG

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Birthday Celebration for my wife was all that I hoped it to be ...great venue, great service, excellent food. A beautiful evening

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  14. JenniferR

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Food was good. Great experience for my birthday! Thanks for dessert

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  15. eBryanC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Found the place by happenstance, but have to say it was one of THE best restaurant me also offered my life!! Had the $64 fixed-income price menu; filet was perfectly medium rare, scallops were spot on in cook and taste, and the carrot cake nearly stole the show! I only wish I lived in the Columbus area now!!!!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Service fair, slow. Some food was cold. Value not there for cost.

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  17. SteveC

    Columbus

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My scallops were amazing but my husbands prix fixe meal had the wrong steak… which wasn’t a big deal until he realized it was cooked to medium well… steak he ordered was medium rare. But… servers in the bar made it right & gave us a bill credit. Mistakes happen… this isn’t typical for J. Gilbert’s. Won’t stop us from coming back. And… cocktails were delicious!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had both steak and seafood and everything was delicious and cooked as requested. The waiter was pleasant and responsive. The high backed booths keep the noise to a level that conversation is easy.

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  19. DonM

    Columbus

    223 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    223 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    We miss the bar menu including sliders and the samplers, as well as the grilled veggie plate, the heirloom carrots, the chicken tortilla soup and the catch of the day. The pastrami butter is not as good as it once was. But most of why we had was as good as always.

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  20. SteveH

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed eating at J Gilberts. The lobster and the Kansas City strip steak was tasty. And the service was outstanding.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect. Reservation requests were seamlessly accommodated. We rely on J. Gilbert’s every September to celebrate our birthdays and every year they exceed on terrific and customized service, ambiance (eclectic choice of music tonight;) and of course the amazing food that is consistent and well curated. Thank you for keeping traditions alive.

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  22. KarlT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Crab bisque was amazing, would come back for more.

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  23. EdwardV

    Columbus

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    They left dirty dishes on the table. The waiter disappeared mid-dinner. The restaurant was not that busy that night. Over half the tables were vacant.

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  24. SalvatoreC

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our go to restaurant on all occasions. Food is always incredible, staff and managers always insure an unforgettable and excellent dining experience. We had the seafood shellfish tower and shared a 16 oz Blackened pan seared Kanas City Strip that always exceeds our expectations. Thanks again for a memorable night out.

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  25. Goodfoodlover

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our dinner was excellent. Another member of our party received her steak severely undercooked, but they took it back and made it perfect and they also delivered an extra side dish to be taken home when the steak was returned back to the table. We will definitely be back.

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  26. ElizabethM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    J.Gilbert’s is becoming my favorite place for family celebrations. I love that the restaurant isn’t loud and we can actually talk and hear each other‘s conversations. There are different seating areas which break up the space so each area feels intimate. They have the OSU game on in the bar. That way we can keep updated on the score. I had the twin Canadian lobster tails which were delicious! The servers are friendly and attentive. I plan on trying them for Happy Hour during the week.

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  27. CyndieS

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We visited for our 33rd anniversary. At first we were seated right by the host desk but we requested to be relocated somewhere more intimate and the host was very accommodating. The signature cocktails were great. The chilled seafood platter was underwhelming, but our filets were the best we have had in a very long time from any high end steak house. Our anniversary card and dessert from J. Gilbert’s was a wonderful surprise to end our evening!

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  28. ScottK

    Columbus

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently Excellent Service and Food. We expect a high level of attention here, and J Gilbert's does not disappoint..!!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our 33rd wedding Anniversary. The food was great and service was excellent from being greeted until leaving.

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  30. JennyL

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating an 18th birthday and had a quiet room to ourselves! It was perfect!

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  31. Toni

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, the food was outstanding. Out waitress was very attentive making sure everything was perfect! Couldn't have asked for a better evening.

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  32. GregW

    Columbus

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our waiter was fantastic! It was my husbands birthday and we felt like we were treated very special!

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  33. Bill

    Columbus

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    As usual we had a great meal at J. Gilbert’s. If you want a good steak, go here.

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  34. BrianD

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Quality of service and food is still good, but has declined recently.

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  35. RachelW

    Columbus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very nice place to celebrate any special occasion.

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  36. KimN

    Columbus

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was having a hard time deciding where to go for my birthday dinner. I received an email from J Gilberts and decided to give it a try. We had carried out before but never dined in. They were so nice! They wrote me a Happy Birthday card - I’ve NEVER had a restaurant prepare a hand written card! Hannah was an EXCELLENT server. She gave us lots of options, answered our questions, and seemed like she h genuinely was excited to have us. And everything was delicious! We were very happy with our evening! 😊

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    I have had an amazing meal at J. Gilbert’s and decided to take my family here to celebrate a milestone birthday. Unfortunately, the food was not as good this time and the filet that I had tasted more like venison. Will try it again someday as overall it is great and this was just an unusual experience.

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  38. MelissaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Ryan missed some details. didn't keep up on water and a plate that i had scallops on was still on the table for a while. We always have a great time.

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  39. BrianS

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have a great experience at J. Gilberts! The quality is second to none!

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  40. MichaelF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great good and service was awesome. Definitely recommend.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Worthington offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 840-9090.

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Worthington is rated 4.6 stars by 6771 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

One East Campus View, Worthington, OH 43235

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hwy 23
  • Neighborhood
    Worthington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Victor Ojeda
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (614) 840-9090
  • Catering
    Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    J.Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood is the perfect setting for your banquet, wedding rehearsal dinner, private party, business meeting or any other special occasion that demands an excellent meal and elegant setting.
  • Private party contact
    Allison Dearth: (614) 840-9090
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