Lovely! B made reservations and we were seated in a timely manner. Employees are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Our server was amazing! She was attentive, kind, funny, and we really enjoyed our conversation with her. Our water cups were always filled, which is greatly appreciated. Everything we ordered was delicious! Complimentary bread is included, but you will have to ask for it. It came out warm and fresh out of the oven, with the most delicious butter on the side. Their Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes are a must try. The steaks, seafood, sides, and dessert were all well executed. Flavors and consistency are on point. Our steaks were cooked to perfection and incredibly flavorful. Dessert was perfect! B, who isn't a big fan of coconut really enjoyed their Seven Layer Coconut Cake. It was so natural tasting. The cake was soft and not overly sweet. The coconut flakes are the real deal and don't taste like the preserved stuff from a bag. The pineapple ice cream and passion fruit coulis on the side really brings this dessert together. The Chocolate Velvet Cake was also a hit. You can't go wrong with chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache, and raspberry ice cream. Yum! I am so glad we got a chance to visit. read more

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My brother and I took a friend for her birthday last night. Our waiter, Travis, made the evening very special with excellent service and helped us celebrate our friend's birthday. I have been to J Gilbert's many times and the food is always delicious. But it is always extra special to have great service and delicious food which is what we had last night. read more

My husband and I do this fun thing where we have a server pick a random alphabet and then we will go to an eatery beginning with that letter . Today's letter was J. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. The ambiance gave standard dimly lit steakhouse vibes. Nothing over the top or out of the ordinary. Our server was a gentleman with a very serious countenance, but assuming this is just his presentation, at the end he ended up being very nice. Food: Smoked Salmon Spread- the boiled egg made it interesting, but overall good 3.5/5 Crab Cakes - pretty good, lacking a tad bit of flavor, 4/5 Rack of Lamb- my husband cleared his plate and raved about this dish 5/5 Creme Brûlée - prefer mine a bit warm 3.5/5. Overall this was a nice dining experience that we would recommend and return to if in the area. read more

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Our first dining experience at J Gilbert's! The atmosphere, food, and service were ALL AWESOME! Our Server (Tim B.) provided excellent menu recommendations in a friendly and professional manner. I grew up near the Gulf of "MEXICO" and have had my share of GOOD seafood cuisine over the years. The seafood dish that I had for dinner this evening at J Gilbert's was one of my "Top 5" favorite seafood dishes ever! read more

We are here from California & the service was amazing from Riddle and food was amazing. Vibes were immaculate. Hands down some of the best food I've ever had! read more

J Gilbert's - Ribs and Creamed Corn with Bacon* - Steakhouses Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Ask for Travis - he was wonderful. From first drinks and apps, to main course and then dessert and after dinner drinks he had great suggestions every step of the way. Felt he took great care of us all night. read more

Went to dine for a special Rye whiskey event. The food was fantastic. They offer a special menu for a monthly special event. The service and food were amazing. They had a special guest talking about each rye whiskey that they paired with each of the five courses. We had two couples in our party and we all walked away talking about how great the night was. read more

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The restaurant booth for my wife and I on Valentines night was beautiful and romantic especially since our area was by the fireplace. The waitress was exceptionally beautiful (Kimberly) with such a sweet accent. Kimberly was polite, professional and extremely courteous. She took magnificent pictures of my wife and I. We love dining at J. Gilberts. The food and atmosphere is outstanding! read more

Alban L. Took care of my family and I could tell he either was training a new server while taking care of us. The service was nice and cocktails were good I had the lavender drop. Also the scallop risotto, however this is a pricey place but worth it! Sending the Alban and trainee a thumbs up :) read more

J Gilbert's - Lavender drop - Steakhouses Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Great food and exceptional service. Went for my parents anniversary and they didn't disappoint. The server Regina checked our table of 5 numerous times to make sure everything was perfect. read more

I'm from Los Angeles, California & for me to say that this restaurant has really good drinks & food really says a lot My favorite drink was the lavender drop, a little remix of the well known lemon drop. I forgot what food I ordered but I have posted photos, they were all really really good! Props to my bestfriend for bringing me here & also recommending the carrot cake, it was super delish :) read more

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I had one of the best dining experiences here! The steak was cooked to absolute perfection--tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Every bite was incredible, and it's clear the kitchen really knows how to treat a great cut of meat. What truly made the night outstanding was our server, Lara. She was friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was just right. From her recommendations to her warm personality, she made us feel genuinely welcome. It's rare to have both amazing food and amazing service, but Lara made the whole evening unforgettable. I'll definitely be coming back--and asking for Lara again! read more

our server, Travis, made the meal! Food delicious and waiter attentive. Perfect Meal on a cold night. J Gilbert's never fail.

3 people/ no appetizers/no desserts/ 1 drink and an entree each =more than $200. Service was the worst we've ever had there. 1/2 hour wait for basic drinks after we ordered them. Food undercooked and sent back. No A/C. Paid the giant bill for mediocre and undercook meals with waitstaff attitude. Goodbye. read more

My husband and I went to have a nice Valentines dinner. Our server Travis was attentive and engaging great guy. Our apps, entrees and dessert were delicious!! read more

J Gilbert's - Lobster tail and Filet with mashed potatoes and asparagus. - Steakhouses Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Travis was amazing and we appreciate all of his recommendations and great service. He also had a great attitude and was just an overall pleasure. read more

We have been wanting to try this restaurant since we moved to Tysons a year ago. I can't believe we waited so long. The food is amazing. In terms of ambiance, it's a classic steakhouse and can get a bit loud during busy times. We went on a Friday night and it was packed, which is to be expected. Our server, Weselin, was very friendly and had a funny, light hearted attitude. Next time we go we will definitely request him. Now the good stuff...the food! We did the prix fixe. My husband ordered the wedge salad, 6 oz filet combo with scallops, and the chocolate cake. He loved all of it. The wood fired grill flavor on the steak was amazing. Seriously the best steak I think I've had. The scallops were cooked perfectly and literally butter in your mouth. And the mashed potatoes....yum. I ordered the lamb with mushroom risotto, sautéed spinach. And the vanilla bean creme brulee. The lamb was cooked perfectly and everything was amazing. Literally. I think this is going to have to be a staple in our date night rotation. read more

J Gilbert's - Filet combo with scallops, mashed potatoes, and asparagus. - Steakhouses Near Me - McLean, Virginia

We went there at the request of my 9 year old to celebrate his and his 12 year old brother's last day of school. We had Travis who was a joy. He took such great care of our family. We will definitely be returning. read more

First time visiting J. Gilbert's. Was a little nervous at first looking at the selections but was happy to have Kiara as our server and she was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond to make my visit and dinner super enjoyable. I'll be back and it's 100% because of Kiara. read more

Travis was such an entertaining server. Loved his recommendations--he would never steer anyone wrong! Such a great nice. Will come back!

Our evening dining was excellent. Ben was an attentive and very professional waiter. We have been coming to for twenty years and always enjoyed the experience. Ambassador Klein read more

Tim G was our server today: polite, professional. great experience, atmosphere is very nice and food was good!

My husband and I live 3 minutes from here and we always pass it, and it's always packed! We finally decided to check it out and were really impressed. Supposedly this is the best restaurant in McLean and they lived up to the hype. First off, woah this place is wayyyy bigger than I imagined. Staff is very professional and attentive. It ended up being restaurant week so we did the their deal. I started with the crab bisque which was very good! Then I had the lobster tail - perfect! And ended with the chocolate cake, very rich. My husband got the Kansas strip steak, the cut was PERFECT. Cooked it PERFECTLY. wish I took a picture of the center, because it was again PERFECT! Will definitely come back again so we can try more of the menu; there's a ton that looks so good! read more

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After my last experience, the management team reached out and did what you'd hoped they would do - owned it, made no excuses, and made it right. Was finally able to return for my birthday tonight, and it was a much better experience. Travis was our server and was great. The food was great as usual and everything ran smoothly. Any restaurant can have a bad day - and they certainly did - but it's how you respond that counts. Definitely earned back my trust based on tonight's experience. read more

Tsedenia was awesome. Made us feel welcomed and provided great service. We chose the fix prix dinner and enjoyed the wedge salad and crab bisque followed by pork chop and lamb chops. Each cooked medium rare as ordered . Dessert was carrot cake, always moist, and apple dessert with ice cream. Cabernet savignon went well with both entrees. Enjoy! read more

The food and service were excellent! We especially loved the ribs and lobster--both were cooked to perfection. The new seating height made the experience even better. Big thanks to the manager for making our visit so enjoyable! read more

You can't go wrong at J Gilbert's! I've been going for over 10 years. The atmosphere is relaxed but not too loud. The service is always exceptional. And I always have to loosen my belt at the end of dinner because I can't stop eating the good food. Onion rings are the best you'll find. read more

Food was great! Travis was a great waiter! He was warm and personable. He explained that menu and made some great recommendations.

Everything is made over wood-fire! Steak was great, Tim B was our server and he was extremely helpful and welcoming. Overall good dinner environment. read more

Maybe an off night. We were told after one meal came out that they were out of the other. And our server continued to forget things repeatedly. The foods pretty good but not worth the price. Again, I think I had an off experience! read more

J Gilbert's - Blue Cheese Potato Chips - Steakhouses Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Update on my Thanksgiving experience as a helpful tip to those who will come on holidays: be prepared for the extended wait after your reservations. Of course, coming on Thanksgiving, you can expect that the restaurant will be hectic as it is one of the only restaurants open, and you can depend on J Gilberts to have a nice steak and/or Thanksgiving options. It may just be that eating out on Thanksgiving will always give you the con of having to wait for extended periods of time no matter where you go, but if you hope to get dinner here on holidays such as Thanksgiving, likely Christmas, and Mother's day, consider making your reservation at 3 or 4 with the expectation to eat around 630 - 7, especially if you have a party larger than 2. Food was good but after waiting for an hour and a half for it come out, I didn't get a picture since I was too hungry at that point (930) despite our 7 o'clock reservation. Again, it seems all restaurants may overbook on this holiday and don't leave a time limit on guests who are reuniting. Service and food was good, though by the time our food came out, they were out of the creme brûlée. Overall, for my foodies out there, the food is consistently good but not exactly life changing. Even still, you can't go wrong here on a regular day. read more

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Exceptional service provided by Joan. She was attentive, responsive and demonstrated the highest degree of professionalism. And always with a smile. She made our Thanksgiving celebration a memorable experience. read more

excellent wings and Caesar salad, ribeye not as good as cap grille and price too high, enjoyed the sides, excellent service (travis), very chilly inside, read more

Did an 80th birthday party for my husband and everything was perfect. Food was excellent and service was superb. JM and Alice saw to it that all went smoothly and Dorna was great in getting this set up. The small private room was welcoming. Everyone had a great time. Highly recommend this place for dinner or for a family event. read more

The Thanksgiving dinner was very disappointing, especially the turkey which had the taste and texture of deli meat turkey. It was salty and slimy in texure. The stuffing was not too good either, just a mushy cornbread with little flavor. All the other sides were fine. I feel like I got cheated out of a delicious thanksgiving meal. read more

Prime Rib was amazing! Travis,our waiter was super attentive and found a Chardonnay wine for me that he recommended that was delicious! The whole dining experience was noteworthy with Travis as our waiter. Thank you Travis- we will be back! Also thank u to the greeters as well. They couldn't have been more accommodating. I inadvertently made a reservation to another JGilberts in Ct. and they still seated us! To me that's going the Xtra mile. WOW! Will share this story going forward. Thx again. Christine Rice read more

We had a business early dinner and J.Gilbert's delivered! We had a delicious meal and great ambiance. Our server Travis knew the menu inside and out which helped our selections. A great place! read more

Food is consistently good and the service is too. Our server Brandi was attentive without being intrusive. Despite being packed at lunchtime, our orders were put in right away and arrived promptly. There's a reason the parking lot is always full. read more

Wow! Just a great experience on a Saturday night, weekend in DC! Amazing dinner menu and excellent service at J. Gilbert's! read more

J Gilbert's - Tomahawk, creamed corn with bacon and mashed potatoes!! - Steakhouses Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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Excellent food quality and service by Alban. Chef's creations were imaginative takes on classic French dishes.