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

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

4.8
4.8
10347 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 96 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

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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
    (860) 659-0409
  • 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 10,347 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Steak

  • Connecticut

    Most Booked

  • Hartford

    Best Overall

  • Hartford

    Best Food

  • Hartford

    Best Service

  • Hartford

    Best Ambiance

  • Hartford

    Great for fine wines

  • Hartford

    Romantic

  • Hartford

    Good for special occasions

  • Hartford

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood in Glastonbury consistently impresses with "outstanding food and service," offering perfectly cooked steaks and delectable seafood. Guests rave about the "excellent atmosphere" and attentive staff like Don and Jaclyn. Ideal for special occasions, this restaurant is a top choice for memorable dining experiences.

10,347 Reviews
  1. Shannon

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was amazing. Staff were attentive, funny and knowledgeable. We will be back soon for another girls night. Thank you all for a great night to celebrate a friends birthday. 💚

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  2. Patrick

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great evening the occasion was a birthday They decorated the table with birthday symbols Mia was excellent server and knew her wine and paring options Food steaks and apps were excellent and food was “piping “ hot The evening was a great experience

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  3. Sally

    London

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service at J.Gilbert are always excellent. It is a reliable choice for a very pleasant evening out. My only criticism is that the decor is a bit dated; it could do with some freshening up.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Sally, Thank you for your kind words and high ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you consistently enjoy your visits with us. We take pride in our food and service, and it's always rewarding to hear that we've provided you with an excellent evening out. We appreciate your feedback regarding the decor and will certainly take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our guests' experiences. Looking forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  4. Edward

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was outstanding as usual. We are so happy you brought back the raw oysters! Service was excellent too.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Edward! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner and found our service to be excellent. It's wonderful to hear that you loved the raw oysters, and we're glad you had a great experience on your return visit. We look forward to serving you again soon at J. Gilbert’s. Best, The Management Team

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  5. Joyce

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome service and food, wine and little pricey, but worth it.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 1 day ago
    Hey, thank you for the wonderful review and for rating us so highly! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, wine, and service. We understand that our prices might be a bit higher than some, but we assure you that it's well worth it. Your feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. Patrick

    Connecticut

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing as always. Michelle was great! She took very good care of us!
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our service to be great. It's always our goal to provide an amazing dining experience. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  7. Ted

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always, can’t wait to return for our Christmas luncheon
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Ted! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time. It's great to know that you're planning on returning for your Christmas luncheon. We strive to provide excellent food and service, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Jaimi

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always and our waitress was wonderful!
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Jaimi, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. Your kind words about our delicious food and excellent service are greatly appreciated. We strive to provide our guests with an exceptional dining experience and your feedback tells us we're on the right track. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, The Management Team

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  9. Art

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WE CELEBRATE OUR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ANNUALLY. THE FOOD ANS SERVICE ARE OUTSTANDING.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Art, We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you celebrate your wedding anniversary with us annually! It's wonderful to know that you find our food and service outstanding. We're committed to making your special occasion memorable. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  10. Cathy

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always consistently great! Perfect service every time.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Cathy, We're overjoyed to hear that you have a consistently great experience at J. Gilbert’s! It's wonderful to know that our service has consistently met your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to us and motivate us to keep delivering top-notch service. We hope to see you again soon for another perfect dining experience. Best regards, The 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 4.8 stars by 10347 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 96 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Phone number
    (860) 659-0409
  • 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.
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