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J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood

Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant$$$$

McLean

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8.6^/10

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"Lobster mac and cheese for lunch, paired with the tortilla soup?"(3 Tips)
"Their Blackened Chicken Tortilla soup"(2 Tips)
"We are here for happy hour and got served quickly and kindly"(2 Tips)
"The calamari was excellent!!"(2 Tips)

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Chris BambergerMarch 25, 2016
Love atmosphere, have had great steak here, but clarify with server about doneness. Many places, I'll ask for "medium" to get what I'VE always thought of as "medium rare." JG's "medium" was med well!
Upvoted Aug 17
Nicole BernadetteAugust 4, 2014
Don't sit at the bar during happy hour, if you're not from the area. They will only deal with their regulars, and the bartender will ignore you.
Aaron FishmanJanuary 25, 2017
Steaks, Seafood. It's all good! Love J. Gilbert's!!
Uber DCAugust 1, 2013
mmmm.... steak! They might need to roll you out of there after your delicious dinner. Make it easy on them and sign up for Uber with promo code "JGILBERTS" for $10 off your first ride!
Mehrnaz MAugust 30, 2019
Great service. The porterhouse melted in your mouth! Delicious! Don’t recommend the calamari, was so greasy!
SaeedAugust 31, 2019
drinks are good (mezkal👍🏻👌🏻), but steak was a piece of heaven🤤porterhouse medium cook, you definitely don’t need your teeth🤯🤯
Lauren MacOctober 11, 2015
Classic meats and tasty soft scallops. Their cheddar biscuits with maple butter were divine!
Antonis KaragounisFebruary 3, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The place is the only upscale restaurant worth going to in McLean. Try their steaks. Really good!
BobbyMarch 6, 2018
Great private room in the back for our big party and excellent service
Güven SakMay 27, 2018
amazing food, great beer selection, spacious seating, enjoy everytime
Brenna GrahamJuly 26, 2017
We had the power lunch option and it was so amazing!
Sylvana GirgisAugust 12, 2022
Excellent service, delicious food! Steak is amazing
Jessica PadillaMarch 20, 2012
Their Blackened Chicken Tortilla soup, Crab bisque and Baby greens salad is pretty good. Their service is mediocre, unless you're elderly or their for business purposes. All-in-all, it's a good choice
Korinne M JackmanMay 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Easily the best restaurant in McLean...always consistent. Great food!!
Brian MontgomeryDecember 30, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Best fillet in town! Martini's, steaks, cigars (back in the day)....just a fun atmosphere!
Susan SpiesMarch 27, 2023
We are here for happy hour and got served quickly and kindly
Alicia YoungOctober 15, 2018
Great atmosphere. The calamari was excellent!!
Jason NixonMay 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Make sure to tip your bartenders! If you can eat and drink at J. Gilbert's; you can afford to tip!
Jen BJune 24, 2013
The Lobster Mac & Cheese is incredible...& they give you an abundant amount!
Aubra FJanuary 16, 2015
Lunch combo is great & won't break the bank.
Moon MoonMay 7, 2014
I loved the food, also the waiter Tazz was good survice
Chokan BekturganovDecember 31, 2013
Great steaks! Make sure to ask for Gilbert's steak sauce.
Billy FishJanuary 8, 2013
Great atmosphere and wonderful food. Service is great too.
Ahmed BanguraOctober 24, 2012
By far the best food and steak I've had in the DMV area!
Mike ScherzerMarch 3, 2017
Lobster Mac & Cheese!
C. SSeptember 30, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The Sunday buffett is a good for Mclean. Kids under 10 eat free.
Jen BJune 24, 2013
Ask to sit in Mark's section - BEST SERVER EVER!
jaime keithFebruary 1, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Go to Gilberts. Get Sunday Brunch -- with chocolate fountain. If you have to go for lunch, get Maytag Blue Cheese Potato Chips. And say hi to Jack.
Nat EliasonAugust 9, 2014
The steaks are fantastic
Helena KJune 7, 2013
Great food! Steak were perfect
Duncan SparrellMarch 8, 2020
Been here 5+ times
Steak is great
Jason NixonApril 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
You can park in the parking garage for free.
Tara ChristiansonApril 13, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Lobster mac and cheese for lunch, paired with the tortilla soup? Perfection.
Dimitros MMarch 28, 2013
Its been 3-4 yrs since been here last. Food quality has gone down.The steak is more like pub steak. The rissotto was undercooked. And im not sure what kind of oysters came out. Maybe just a bad night?
Matthew PolsterApril 4, 2012
Stop in and have a drink... good old school McLean joint. Look for Toby J.
Kecia FreemanFebruary 26, 2012
Great service, food was just as good. $$$
Tara ChristiansonJanuary 17, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Lunch is amazing, steak is incredible and don't miss out on their fab bartenders
Brian KimApril 24, 2016
Brunch!!!!
Katy BryantJuly 6, 2012
Excellent!
Kristell FonsecaDecember 10, 2011
They do not honor their free appetizer foursquare special.
Kristell FonsecaDecember 10, 2011
Terrible service and mediocre food for how expensive it is. I undestand why this was the only place in town without a wait. This place is past its prime.
Korinne M JackmanOctober 26, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Never a disappointment...not once!
Robert Bork, JrFebruary 20, 2010
Best steaks in NoVA

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