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    J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood

    4.4 (888 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    J. GILBERT'S WOOD-FIRED STEAKS & SEAFOOD ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Miso glazed Seabass with broccolini and sticky rice
    Rachel L.

    We kicked off the evening with the Smoked Old Fashioned, which set the bar ridiculously high right out of the gate. It arrived at the table in a carafe trapping a cloud of rich smoke that infused the drink through your second pour, paired with a neat, custom-stamped ice cube. To start our meal, we shared a giant Wedge Salad that was practically a meal in itself--loaded with creamy ranch dressing, fresh tomatoes, crispy bacon, onions, and boiled egg. When it came to the entrees, both dishes hit a home run: The Miso Glazed Sea Bass was cooked to absolute perfection--flaky, delicate, and packed with flavor. It was paired with sticky rice and broccolini that was surprisingly good and held its own against the main event. Across the table, the Top Sirloin was prepared flawlessly, cooked perfectly to temperature and accompanied by crisp-tender asparagus and smooth, delightfully whipped potatoes. Even after a satisfying meal, we couldn't resist dessert. The Chocolate Mousse was the ultimate grand finale--rich and velvety without being overly sweet, closing out an incredible night on the perfect note. J. Gilbert's delivers on every level, from the bar to the kitchen. Service was extraordinary. We'll definitely be back!

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    Parker E.

    A disappointment. We came here because we were recommended it by a friend who said it was one of the best steaks. The steaks we had were good. Everything else was mediocre. The service was slow; our server, Michael, never filled our waters, cared more about the alcohol sales, and our wait for everything was long. All the sides were simple, and the Mac and cheese felt like it was baking under a heat lamp for hours. The French onion dip was forgotten about and we had to remind the server about it, thus coming out way late. One highlight was the Cesar salad. That was delicious. Would not recommend for the price, because if you're paying $60+ for a steak, you can find someplace better.

    Baz B.

    Whoa! Been coming here for years and this place STILL delivers incredible food with impeccable service! Located near Old Overland Park, J. Gilbert offers patrons fantastic food and dining options in a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for intimate dining with loved ones or friends. Service is some of the best I've seen in KC and the menu items are "to die for." Every time I go, I tell myself I'm going to try something new off the menu, but then the Seafood Mixed Grill calls me again. It's incredible and I get it every time. However, one day I'll explore other options from their wide variety. One cannot go wrong at J. Gilbert's....to say I'll be back is an understatement.

    Jeff L.

    Very friendly great staff always willing to do something unique outside the normal realm of what's on the menu incredibly attentive even when they're busy they're very helpful with bringing the free bread which is honestly amazing. It's sourdough if you like that some of these pictures might be a little bit old because I don't think they have the bacon anymore. Very upscale, nice ambience but the prices are quite reasonable for happy hour until 630.

    Oysters on the half shell
    Crystal B.

    I enjoyed my dining experience,our server Rich he is a treasure! We sat in a booth in the bar area. I truly enjoyed my pineapple martini, had 2! My appetizer was fresh oysters on the half shell! They were so fresh I could still taste that hint of ocean water! What a treat living I. The Midwest and you get that taste of ocean it's a blissful reminder of being by the ocean. My cauliflower au gratin the hit of the sides. Really good and cheesy pure comfort food. Grilled seafood plate had an assortment shrimp crab cake scallops, and salmon. Dessert was the crème brûlée and apple Blondie.

    24 layer chocolate cake (to-go!)
    Amy F.

    Surprised my husband for his birthday dinner at J Gilbert's and it's now in our "great date places" list. It's dimly lit - which sets the mood for a romantic evening. Although they have an extensive wine and drink menu, we opted for a dry evening. He started with 3 oysters which were medium sized and served with a unique onion Champaign accompaniment. For our entrees, he selected the seafood mixed grill which allowed sampling multiple seafood options. The fire-kiss on the shrimp and asparagus was amazing. The crap cake was almost entirely crab, which was divine. I selected the sockeye salmon special (actually ordered the last one they had!) with green beans and whipped potatoes. The salmon was incredible served with a lemon butter. (The sockeye was more flavorful than the non-sockeye served with the seafood mix grill). Loved the green beans with roasted pecans! Because it was his birthday, he was given a free desert and selected the crème brûlée. It was perfect - exactly as expected with a classic crème brûlée. I'd read and seen pictures of the 24 layer chocolate cake and had to get one to go (we were way too full!). Obviously, it's a huge slice (no joke, probably weighed nearly 2 pounds) and can easily serve 4. It is so moist and rich! It's a must try!

    Strip with Asparagus and ancho butter sauce. You could skip the sauce, nothing special.
    Shawn H.

    As we make our rounds at all the top steak restaurants in the KC area, this one finally on our list. This one is worth a trip. To start off. Great dark steak house environment. Dark Leather and wood. The rich atmosphere and smell of cooking meat. Fresh bread to the table. Wedge salad was excellent. Then I get the KC strip which was cooked perfectly. It didn't taste aged for very long if at all. There's no advertisement about that and usually steak joints rave about their aging. This is a key factor in why a steak is premium and fetches a premium price. Aging makes a massive difference. I was pleased that I got some sides with my steak. I had mashed potatoes and asparagus. Creme Brulée for dessert. Everything was excellent. Service was top notch as you would expect.

    Delicious chocolate cake
    Becca C.

    We went here for my birthday and it was delightful. They thoughtfully left a card on the table and gave a free dessert. Three of us had their delectable crab bisque and one a wedge salad. The steaks are so very good! I could eat that every day. Service was really wonderful- friendly people who actually seemed happy to be a part of the celebration. [I'm not kidding myself, they're paid to be like that, but it's still nice.] it was a lovely evening in a quiet restaurant, spent with family. It's one of my folk's favorite places and I can certainly see why. Even the small things are great- the whipped potatoes exceeded expectations. I got the prix fixe menu and my very favorite dessert, a wonderful crème brûlée. However, we also got a delicious, beautiful slice of chocolate cake. Everything combined made for just a lovely dinner.

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    Rosemary S.

    Kansas City restaurants are awesome. This steakhouse is beautiful inside, dark and romantic. Our server Daniel was top notch! The food was excellent, steak done to perfection, Daniel's suggestion for seafood was the mixed grill, absolutely amazing. Oh, most importantly this was on a Saturday evening...food and service still perfect.

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    Karen was exceptional. We enjoyed a birthday dinner. Thank you for the wonderful experience!

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    The server Abby was fantastic. She helped me find the perfect wine to match my steak.

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    Abby gave us great service. She was knowledgeable about the food and wine. Wonderful food and a great place to celebrate!

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    Great food, service. Our go to restaurant for our anniversary. Our waiter Angle was very attentive

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    Alex provided fantastic service! Super attentive and thoughtful! Everything was absolutely delicious, new favorite spot!

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    Fantastic Food! Jordan is a great server! Very chill and calming environment. Definitely will be back soon!

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    The ambiance is great! But the Coconut cake! Amazing! Please bring it back! You can go there just for the cake!

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    Food is great as always. Meili is a rock star server! Always have the best time here.

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