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J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury, Glastonbury, CT

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury

4.9
4.9
10574 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak
185 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury, CT 06033

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 99 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
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 Blue potato chips & chocolate velvet cake. The cozy atmosphere includes fire side dining, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy dinner for two or host a large party. The extensive martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. Reservations are highly recommended.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Erik Blomstrann
  • Private party facilities
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood can accommodate lunch groups of 25 adult or more & can accommodate up to 42 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Glastonbury
  • Cross street
    Main
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 10,574 people are saying

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Best Service

  • Connecticut

    Steak

  • Connecticut

    Most Booked

  • Hartford

    Best Overall

  • Hartford

    Best Food

  • Hartford

    Best Service

  • Hartford

    Best Ambiance

  • Hartford

    Best Value

  • Hartford

    Great for fine wines

  • Hartford

    Romantic

  • Hartford

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J. Gilbert's in Glastonbury offers an exceptional dining experience with "incredible service" and "phenomenal" food. Guests rave about the "delicious" steaks and "wonderful" ambiance. The attentive staff, including standout servers like Julie and Don, enhance every visit. It's the "perfect place" for special occasions and a "favorite" for many diners.

10,574 Reviews
  1. Eric

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Zack offered exceptional service. He needs to receive more than 20% for a tip 

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  2. Greg

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and the service was impeccable! Hopefully will be back soon!
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Greg, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury. It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we're already looking forward to your next visit. Best, The Management Team

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  3. Edward

    Connecticut2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Half our group likes meat and the other half fish. We all had a fine meal.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Edward! We're thrilled to hear that you and your group enjoyed your meal at J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury. It's great to know that our varied menu met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  4. Barbara VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent! The tuna was delicious, and everyone enjoyed every bite. Our plates were spotless. The half-price bottles of wine are a wonderful opportunity to try our waiter’s recommendations. The exceptional service allowed us to have a relaxing dinner with friends.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Barbara! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tuna and the service at J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury. It's great to know that our staff's efforts to offer exceptional service and help you choose the perfect wine also added to your dining experience. We're glad you had a relaxing dinner with your friends. Looking forward to serving you again soon.

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  5. Kathe

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We spend every birthday, holiday and anniversary at this restaurant. Have never had a negative experience. Food and service are always excellent.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Kathe! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you choose us for your special occasions. It's wonderful to know that you've never had a negative experience with us, and that you always enjoy our food and service. We're honored to be part of your memorable celebrations. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. Melissa

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely great experience! Was seated at our scheduled time. The staff was well dressed. Only suggestion is the waiting area was a bit congested.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Melissa, We're overjoyed to hear that you had a great experience! It's wonderful to know that our staff and ambiance impressed you. We're always looking for ways to improve our guests' experiences, so your suggestion about the waiting area is truly valuable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. Jonna

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve never had a bad meal at J. Gilbert’s. It’s one of our favorite places for special occasion .
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Jonna, we're overjoyed to hear that we have been your favorite place for special occasions! It's wonderful to know that you've never had a bad meal with us. Your kind words mean the world to us and we're thrilled that we've been able to make your special occasions memorable. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  8. Kimberly

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Now all I need is for a J. Gilbert's to open in RI! I grew up in CT. Have gone to J. Gilbert's for years for special family events. So when it came time to decide where to take my mother for Easter, it wasn't even a question. Love this place.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Kimberly! We're thrilled to hear that we have become a special place for you. We're so glad that you've been with us for years and that you chose us for your Easter celebration. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you and your mother back for more memorable moments!

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  9. Mike VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. We can’t wait to go back. Thank you!
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 4 days ago
    Mike, thank you for the 5 stars! We appreciate the feedback. Looking forward to your next visit (the sooner the better!)!

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  10. Robin

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first trip to J.Gilberts was a bit of a rollercoaster. First we came at the time of our reservation but weren't sat for about 20 minutes, that's fine it's hard to predict how long other tables will take. Then I didn't fit in the booth. I'm on the heavier side and should have asked for a table when I made the reservation but I didn't think such an upscale joint would have booths. They were extremely apologetic as this caused another half hour wait but it's not their fault that I'm heavy. I do wish the world would be more accommodating to fat folks but won't hold my breath. They were so nice, they bough us a crab cake app which was delicious! I had the filet and lobster tail. The filet was amazing but I found the giant lobster tail to be a little on the fishy side, it was lacking that sweetness that lobster usually has. Another disappointment was the baked potato was undercooked and the truffle oil mushrooms tasted nothing like truffle oil. It wouldn't bother me if it wasn't such a pricey meal. The service was excellent. It was my birthday dinner and I loved that they decorated the table. I give it an 8 out of 10. We will definitely be back but I definitely won't order the lobster again.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Robin. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your birthday dinner at J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury. We apologize for the seating and your dissatisfaction with the lobster tail. We're sorry the food didn't meet your expectations and hope to serve you again. We're glad you appreciated our service. We're sorry that the baked potato didn't hit the mark and hope it doesn't happen again. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we hope to serve you again soon. Best, J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury Management Team

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FAQs

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 659-0409.

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury is rated 4.9 stars by 10574 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 99 times today
Google Map for J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury

185 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury, CT 06033

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main
  • Neighborhood
    Glastonbury
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Erik Blomstrann
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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