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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
10416 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 124 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 10,416 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Steak

  • Connecticut

    Most Booked

  • Hartford

    Best Overall

  • Hartford

    Best Food

  • Hartford

    Best Service

  • Hartford

    Best Ambience

  • Hartford

    Great for fine wines

  • Hartford

    Good for special occasions

  • Hartford

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J. Gilbert's in Glastonbury offers a consistently excellent dining experience with "phenomenal food" and attentive service. Known for "delicious steaks" and "tender seafood," it's ideal for special occasions. The atmosphere is warm, and servers like Don and Amanda receive "outstanding" praise. Expect top-notch quality, though it can be a bit pricey.

10,416 Reviews
  1. Corianne

    New York City

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lisa G. always makes every meal even better! She is wonderful.

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  2. Andrew

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best tasting steaks I have had. Would definitely recommend.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 1 day ago
    Andrew, thanks for the review! We appreciate the high honors and kind words. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  3. Tina

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s very nice , food was very good how we asked for it!
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Tina, Thank you for choosing J. Gilbert’s for your dining experience and for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and that we could meet your expectations. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and serve as a wonderful motivation for our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  4. Debra

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reliably a great experience, from food to drinks. Had the filet, salad and carrot cake. Taste was wonderful and the steak was cooked to perfection.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Debra, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you have had a consistently great experience with us. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our filet, salad, carrot cake, and the steak. We strive to provide delicious food and excellent service, and your feedback affirms the hard work we put in every day. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon! Best Regards, The Management Team

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  5. john

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always J.Gilberts didn’t disappoint our expectations! Great food and drinks, Amanda our server was Excellent! That’s why we’re repeat customers here in Glastonbury! J.Gilbert’s set the bar very high, not many steak houses can compare to their overall commitment to top quality food, drinks and exceptional service.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 1 day ago
    Hello John, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience. It's fantastic to know that you found our food, drinks, and service to be top-notch. We're always striving to provide an exceptional dining experience, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We're delighted that you've become a repeat customer and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  6. Miguel

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    J Gilbert is always been one of the greatest spots in Connecticut. I love it. I will continue taking my family here. Good vibes thank you so much Gilbert.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Miguel, Thank you so much for your kind words and the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family continue to enjoy your time with us. We take pride in providing a great dining experience and we're glad to know that we're one of your favorite spots. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. Claudia

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was exceptional, and the food was remarkable. The restaurant had a lovely ambiance, the bar area was vibrant, and the waitress was incredibly friendly.

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  8. Mary

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bourbon salmon is fantastic ! Mashed potatoes and green beans made a perfect meal. Quiet and romantic atmosphere. Polite and attentive waitress. Go there and be spoiled.
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Mary! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our bourbon salmon and mashed potatoes and green beans. It's great to know you found our atmosphere peaceful and our service attentive. We strive to make every visit special for our guests like you. We can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious meals. Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. Cheryl

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best server today--- his name was Evan. Ty for making our dining experience wonderful!!!!
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Cheryl! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience with us. It's great to know that our team made your experience enjoyable and memorable. We appreciate your kind words and high ratings. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Kimberly

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect as usual: Our service, our drinks, our food, the whole evening was perfect…as usual!
    J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – GlastonburyResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Kimberly! We're thrilled to hear that you had a perfect evening. It's wonderful to know that our service, drinks, and food lived up to your expectations. We're always striving to maintain our usual high standards and your feedback is greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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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 10416 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 124 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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