This was a really good brunch buffet. I met a friend here for their weekend brunch buffet which we both enjoyed. Staff were friendly and the Bellinis were tasty. A very large space inside with lots of seating. The buffet was on the bar side of the restaurant. There was a seafood section, some pastries, main breakfast options, fruit, an omelette and prime rib station, and mini desserts. I did enjoy the seafood although it lacked any sauce (hot sauce, vinegar) which I requested from my server instead. Overall, a very good buffet with plenty of options for people to enjoy. read more

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I've been going to J Gilbert's for a long time, I'm thinking 20 years or so. It's surprising that I've never left a review prior to this, and it was my most recent experience on 1/9 that led me to write this. J Gilbert's is a very reliable and consistent steakhouse/seafood restaurant that does classic American fare. Not dissimilar to other local destinations such as Great American Restaurants, Palm, Wildfire, Ruth's Chris, etc. However, J Gilbert's has more of a NYC classic old school vibe than the aforementioned places, which I love and their happy hour is really hard to beat. My wife and I usually get a steak or prime rib, so we selected the 16 oz prime rib to share, medium rare. As always it was prepared correctly, just the right amount of marbling, and the asparagus and baked potato side were done perfectly as well. We started with calamari, which was a sizable portion, crispy and light, well seasoned with a hint of spicy peppers. We sat at the bar and long time bartender Farmus handled the crush of customers with patience and diligence. It was extremely busy and I believe that the staff was down a member due to illness, but they kept it together and never got rattled or thrown. My one caveat is that I really wish they hadn't taken their pork chop off the menu. That was an amazing dish and is much missed...perhaps offering it as an occasional special would be possible? I'd be there every time. In any case, we will definitely be returning. read more

Went here for dinner the other night. The service was really nice. They did forget my friend's side but brought it immediately once we notified them. Restaurant had decent amount of parking outside restaurant as well as option for valet. We had reservations ahead of time. The place was decently lit and not too loud. The lamb was delicious with a side of mushroom risotto and corn. The carrot cake was huge and really good. My friends said: it was some of the best they've ever had. The crème brûlée was also good (not too heavy). read more

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Location has plenty of parking and indoor seating. Hosts were welcoming and our waiter was attentive. I really enjoyed my pineapple martini and loved my added cherries. Food was flavorful and the bread was absolutely delicious!!! Dessert was ok, but presentation was nice. If in VA we will def visit again. read more

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This is the perfect place to celebrate! My partner & i went to celebrate his birthday and we enjoyed everything from the service to the food. The restaurant gives a intimate and romantic vibe. The food was absolutely delicious and very filling! S/o to our server Lara who gave us awesome recommendations and took very good care of us. We will definitely be coming back and i definitely would recommend! read more

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On 24 April, a few female boss ladies and I ate at J Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steakhouse Restaurant for dinner. I arrived much earlier than the others and enjoyed the restaurant's happy hour. The service and atmosphere in the bar area was very inviting. I ordered one of the happy hour drink and appetizer specials. When the other ladies arrived the restaurant set us up in a private room. I ordered the seafood. It was okay. read more

Went here for a mother daughter date for Valentines Day Dinner. BE SURE TO MAKE A RESERVATION! We went at 6pm and it was packed so thank God we had our reservation. Parking is tight, but they had a garage directly across the street and Valet. Ambiance is very cute and nice. I wasn't too fond of the table we were at as it was flimsy and close to the neighboring table. Oyster Rockefeller was terrible very soupy and taste was bad. Cesar salad was super basic. However, the steak and lobster were good. My martini was perfect and my daughter loved the lemonade. Deserts were a heart shaped chocolate cake which was superb. I will go again on a regular weekend to see how the food compares as valentines was very busy. read more

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We came here for lunch during restaurant week and it was so packed I definitely recommend getting a reservation! The food was excellent- we really enjoyed the steak frites, crab bisque, and chocolate mousse! The whole restaurant was so pretty and the service was very kind and fast! Definitely worth it read more

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I walked here from my hotel and it was cold outside. When I walked in, I appreciated the warm vibe inside. Since I was by myself, I sat at the bar. The service was adequate. I ordered a bottle of wine and filled my own wine glass. Bartender did check in on me after my food arrived and when I appeared ready to pay. The food arrived a little quicker than I expected, which was great. My steak was cooked perfectly, had great flavor and was tender. I loved the crispy skin on the baked potato as I eat that part too, but did have to brush off a good bit of salt. I like mine with just sour cream, but you can order it loaded. The truffle butter mushrooms were truly delicious. read more

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I've always enjoyed J. Gilbert's, but this visit was disappointing. The service was unusually slow, and when the food finally arrived, it wasn't very warm. The shrimp were overcooked and not as described on the menu. Overall, the quality seems to have gone downhill from what it used to be. Unfortunately, I'll probably look elsewhere next time. The sour cream and onion martini tasted nothing like sour cream and onion read more

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My mom felt very special dining here for her birthday as I made a reservation and let the restaurant know what we were celebrating! All the food was absolutely delicious and definitely the best steak I've probably ever had. The server was very attentive and knowledgable since it was our first time dining here (won't be our last). Thank you J. Gibert's for making our dinner so special. read more

J Gilbert's - Scallops - Steakhouses Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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We've been coming to J Gilbert's for years, mostly for steakhouse dinners. We had a not so great experience two years ago and hesitated coming back. This past weekend we checked out the Sunday brunch for my father's 80th birthday. It was wonderful. The brunch features oysters, shrimp, bagel and lox, and omelette station, fresh carved prime rib, lots of desserts... there's table delivered waffle service although we did not take part in that. The service was excellent, and the price was just right. I'm glad we went back and gave them another try :-) read more

J Gilbert's - Full bone in ribeye. With carrots and roasted potatoes. Y. U. M. - Steakhouses Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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After all these years, this place holds up well. Went for lunch yesterday and had a fantastic experience. Tim B is a great server, made recommendations, guided us thru menu, very pleasant. I had a chicken salad which was really could. Huge serving that I could not finish, and sourdough bread is incredible. Will be back soon, they have quite a following of "regulars" and I know why. read more

Came here with my wife for a date night and the restaurant was fairly busy for a Monday night, but had made a reservation and it was easy to do that with OpenTable and had to change it a couple of times because of traffic. Inside the host was friendly and sat us down with no problems. Our waitress was kind and welcoming, we had gotten a nice table near the fireplace (wasn't on) and had a nice date night feel to the place. The food First the bread that they bring out to you was a hot sourdough bread that was really good with great butter choices, rosemary butter and a regular butter that was both really tasty. I had ordered calamari as an appetizer and it was nice to see some variation to it with some fried red peppers and Pepperoncini. The chunks of cheese on top added great flavor. The calamari itself, was pretty decent, slighting too chewy than I'd like but soft enough to enjoy, overall. 3/5 My wife got the crab bisque soup which was 5/5! at first it kinda strange cause they bring a bowl with a lump of crab in the middle and it was confusing (probably to show that there's real crab inside) then they poured the bisque/soup on top. I dunno what it was about the soup, but with the crab and the flavors of the soup, so good. She also got the salmon and that was for me 3.5/5? I wasn't sure if I like the maple profile of the salmon but what made it taste great was how moist and tender that salmon was. Cooked perfectly! I had gotten the bone-in ribeye steak with Au gratin. Wow first of all the Au gratin was 4/5, great! The cheesiness plus the crisp cheese on top made it very enjoyable. The steak on the other-hand.... Had left me wanting more, which is sad because that was the reason I wanted to eat here. It was so tough, I really had to work for the steak, which I really don't enjoy. The flavor was good and the char was good. The butter was good, I got the truffle butter which was subtle truffle and good flavor, but unfortunately couldn't save the steak. 2.5/5 TLDR Sides and soup were amazing! Salmon was cooked perfectly Ribeye was so tough that it wasn't enjoyable read more

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First time at Gilbert's and overall a really great experience. Service was absolutely exceptional. Our server Tim B. was honestly one of the best we've ever had. Super friendly, upbeat, attentive, and just made the whole evening more fun. The food was good, but a few things kept it from being perfect. The miso sea bass was cooked well but definitely needed more seasoning and sauce. There was a small drizzle of sauce on the plate, but not enough to balance the dish -- and most of it had dried onto the plate so I had to scrape it up to use it. We also ordered several steaks and 3 of the 4 came out overcooked. Desserts were good. I had been looking forward to the 24-layer cake. It was huge for sure but a bit dry so I was a bit disappointed. Still, we really enjoyed the night, and the service alone makes Gilbert's worth a visit. With a little more consistency on the food, this would have easily been a 5-star experience. read more

J Gilbert's - 24-layer chocolate cake - Steakhouses Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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The service was beyond expectations. He was friendly but not overbearing. Knew the menu cold and made several recommendations for GF options. The portions were generous. I ended up taking my meal home because I was full from just the soup and salad. The atmosphere is relaxed but with a sophisticated ambiance. I would definitely return. read more

Out of town visiting DC. Highly recommend so we went. WOW! Excellent service from Tsedenia. Made a few recommendations and we accepted. Steaks were perfectly prepared. Tender & juicy. Sides were equally delicious. Carrot cake a must try. read more

Always a wonderful time. The steak is still delicious, everything still taste the same, the service is still great, it's just a wonderful place. This time however, I was delighted to see that they had Crème de Violet on the drink menu. I asked if they would make me an Aviation, and they were more than happy to do so. Quite possibly the best managed restaurant in Northern Virginia. read more

J Gilbert's - 6 oz. Center-Cut Filet Mignon - Steakhouses Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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I am actually ashamed I never have been here before. Nice old type steak house. Perfect service. Went here on restaurant week and was very impressed. As good as DC restaurant week - does not happen in NVA. I more accurate review would need another visit. But it's a winner. read more

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Honestly this is the best restaurant in the DMV & it isn't even close. The price point, the service, the quality... none of it can be beaten. I've never had a bad meal here read more

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My family and I have always had such a pleasure coming to J Gilbert's for many years now, and it has always been such a wonderful experience! Tonight especially, we had the pleasure of having Joan as our server and she was so kind and thoughtful. Her hospitality was exceptional! The steaks and prime rib are perfectly seasoned and the desserts, like the chocolate cake and blondie, are so delicious. We continue looking forward to our next dinners here! read more

1st of all - I came during the restaurant week so I can't really complain about the parking situation but I had to park over at McDonald and walk my ass over... other than that... Food + service + ambient + staff + server (Austin) were on point! Above and beyond! Drinks topped off Checking in every so many minutes Keeping us engaged Brought bread - hot Foods - hot Desserts - cold I will definitely be back and recommend others to try J. Gilbert's! read more

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Excellent service!! Brandi and Morgan are terrific. The chicken was delicious. Highly recommend!

We went to brunch today - and it was really good. My husband loved the prime rib station - I loved the seafood station and we loved the desserts. Our server Tim G. was terrific - went into detail about the options and we ended up making reservations for Easter. read more

LOVE J. Gilbert's!!! I have been coming here for years. Their food, ambiance and service has always been consistent. The restaurant is very welcoming and love the décor. Anything you order is delish! My favorite dishes are: Wagyu Burger & Shrimp Durango They have a great Brunch too! One of my favorite places for Brunch. They have so many options! Too many to list! You can make reservations, sit at the bar or walk-in. I recommend making reservations since they do get busy. They have free surface parking around the restaurant. Tip: Sign up for their emails because they have promotions, coupons and free entrée with a purchase of an entrée for your birthday every year read more

J Gilbert's - Wagyu Burger - Steakhouses Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Beautiful, classy, clean, bar I'll go too. I'm not a huge bar person but Gilbert's is to my liking. Their cucumber mocktail is Devine~ And my go to is always their calamari, I wish they would put more calamari and less peppers,,. They look sad and wilted. But overall the taste is great. I do love their wedge salad as well. Guys seem to love their potato thing that they have. Service is great, they're all very helpful. Sorry it took so long for me to leave a review. Hope this place never goes away because it has that vibe of old school class gentlemen's bar/ food place. Love it. read more

J Gilbert's - Calamari - Steakhouses Near Me - McLean, Virginia

We go to J Gilbert's each year in our anniversary. This year was our 10th. To their credit, they gave us a complimentary champagne toast, but everything went downhill after that. It seems to be gradually slipping each year that we've been. Just a few things: we weren't given any water after we specifically asked for it when our server first arrived, we weren't given steak knives (at a steak place LOL) when our steaks arrived, and both of our steaks were considerably overcooked. Sides were just meh. Not sure what's happened but we won't be back. I can spend $200 elsewhere and get a much better meal/experience read more

We had an excellent experience at J. Gilbert's thanks to Travis. From the moment we were seated, he was attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming. He anticipated our needs without being intrusive, kept our drinks refreshed, and made thoughtful recommendations that turned out to be perfect choices. What stood out most was his balance of efficiency and personality he made us feel taken care of while still allowing us to enjoy a relaxed evening. Service like that truly elevates a dining experience. Travis represents the restaurant very well, and I'll absolutely be back because of the level of hospitality he provided. Thank you, A.K.A. Florida Boys read more

Naomi gave us absolutely amazing service! From the moment we sat down, she was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. She had such a positive attitude and really made our dining experience enjoyable. It's not often you come across someone who truly cares about their customers, but Naomi went above and beyond. Thank you for the great service -- we'll definitely be back! read more

Fabulous service. Everyone was super pleasant. All of the food was delicious and plentiful. Dessert was awesome read more

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We came around 1pm on a Sunday, the food sitting out seemed like it was sitting for a while and the prime roast was a bit cold, not sure if it's supposed to be like that or not. The brunch was just alright and just didn't feel the love for the food. Our waiter was very sweet and went above and beyond with customer service read more

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I attended a recent wine dinner at J Gilbert's for Duckhorn wine and it was a wonderful experience. Each wine was perfectly paired- my favorite being the dessert pairing. The wine and food portions were nicely sized, and the chef and wine rep were friendly, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I've been to wine dinners/tastings at other venues where you're often seated at tables with other guests so I appreciated that I was able to sit with my group only. Service was 10/10! read more

The food was impressively delicious! I was surprised at the flavors of the seared scallops and the accompanying thick bacon with maple glaze! The service from Travis was exemplary. He kept my tea and water glasses topped up repeatedly, and he took care of my 91 year old dad. The ambiance was mellow and low-volume, which gave us room to chat without yelling. A lovely dinner all around! read more

Food and service are always excellent. I love an authentic wedge salad and this is one of the few places that still offer them.

Food was delicious - filet mignon was perfectly cooked. Christian was very attentive and provided great wine recommendations. read more

Travis took care of us and made us feel welcome. Thank you! Oh, and the food and drinks were top notch read more

My first experience here has been great! The setting is really nice and aesthetically pleasing. Food was and 10/10, the steak was cooked perfect and had so much flavor. The Rockefeller oysters were amazing! Joan was our server and she was super funny and made our experience even better! We will be coming back! read more

Food was very good. We had great appetizers and our waiter Travis was very knowledgeable and attentive for the whole meal. Nice cozy place for date night. read more

We dined at J Gilbert's this week and were amazed with the fabulous full rack of ribs(the best anywhere), delicious home made mashed potatoes, a wonderful corn niblets w/bacon, and fabulous service. Seated by the ever accommodating ast mngr Justin, we ordered perfectly concocted drinks by the venerable bartender FARMUS. GM Matt made sure that everything was perfect. Served by a lovely Ecuadorian young lady(charming husband also serves). In all, the food surpasses our other favorite GAR(Patsy's and Sweetwater). read more

J Gilbert's - Full rib rack - Steakhouses Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Great food. Prime steak. Service A+. Thanks Travis. You are the best! Good atmosphere. Big menu. Nice location. Valet parking read more