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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
10492 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 99 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
  • Website
    http://www.jgilberts.com/Home.aspx?826
  • 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.
  • Location
    185 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury, CT 06033
  • 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

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What 10,492 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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

    Romantic

  • Hartford

    Good for special occasions

  • Hartford

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J. Gilbert's in Glastonbury is renowned for its "fantastic food" and "top-notch service." Guests rave about the perfectly cooked steaks and delightful seafood, often describing the ambiance as cozy and warm. Many highlight exceptional service experiences, especially for special occasions. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a favorite for many.

10,492 Reviews

  1. Kostas

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The steaks at J Gilbert’s are without a doubt among the best I have ever had anywhere! The meal is not inexpensive to say the least but it is well worth it! It’s no coincidence that it’s very difficult to get a reservation!

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  2. Rafaela

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely booked as expected for Valentine’s Day yet still their service was top notch. Wonderful server and steak was absolutely tender and delicious. Thank you!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant experience I have had on Valentines Day! Everything was great from service to food. Did not feel rushed. Had a great evening!

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  4. jerry

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good meal here and always great service and great ambiance

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  5. Gary

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nobody does it better than! As a regular diner to JGilberts since they opened, I would say that on special occasion days, they are so busy that I feel a bit rushed. The meal and service were still excellent, however, there were a few minor differences from other visits. Hard to avoid on Valentines Day. Filet mignon was as good as ever. Please bring back the coconut cake,.. if only occasionally!

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  6. Julia

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. Food and service was the best. Always pleased here.

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  7. Scott

    VIP

    New York City

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolute exquisite dining experience with incredible service, fine wines, and a wonderful cozy atmosphere. This is absolutely my favorite restaurant! Is the only place that I go where I never put anything on the steak. No salt or pepper or anything. The way it is seasoned and the way it comes is perfect every time. I’ve been going to J. Gilbert for 25 years and it’s amazing that I’ve never had to send anything back to the kitchen. They are so careful in their preparation and so precise. Such high-quality food. It’s also the restaurant I go to for every one of my birthdays!

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  8. Maurice

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very organized and accommodating. The food was great! Michelle waited on us and was very patient with us. It was our first time there. It was very busy, but the service was outstanding. We both had the 8oz and 6oz fillets. It was best steak I think that we ever had. Thank you for your excellent service and meals.

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  9. Lorraine

    VIP

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was a little salty and peppery but other than that good.

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  10. Donna

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome dinner as usual. They never disappoint . Favorite restaurant and only a couple miles from my house. We go there often and never had a bad experience

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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 10492 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 p.m.
Booked 99 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
  • Website
    http://www.jgilberts.com/Home.aspx?826
  • 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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