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J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood Glastonbury East Hartford Reviews
When it's good, it's a five! When it's not so good, it's a
When it's good, it's a five! When it's not so good, it's a three! The a/c is always blasting, making it very uncomfortable and impossible to enjoy our meal. They need to be more consistent!!!
Yummy steak .
... always the place to go Had so much ; I had to wheel my self out! Love their starter bread and mushroom risoto and steak is just melt in your mouth. To me when you say medium , you get closer to med well . The suaces were all to die for T
This was my husband's 1st time.
I've been here plenty of times for ladies night out. The food, drinks and ambience is always top ten. We had rockafella oysters, lamb chops, steak and my favorite crème brûlée. Please try the watermelon martini if it's still in season.
No wonder this is the #1 restaurant in Glastonbury!
My husband and I sat at the bar and ordered our favorite cocktails. We got a complimentary loaf of the best warm bread with two different butters and then we ordered the handmade blue cheese potato chips! We then shared an 8 oz filet with a loaded ba
Second time coming here and I have to say the food was much
Second time coming here and I have to say the food was much better this time around. I was here for happy hour then had a private dinner meeting. During happy hour they have $10 signature and seasonal cocktails. I tried the watermelon margarita and a
Third time trying this place and I won't be fooled again.
The service wasn't great, we were rushed to sit, rushed to order, given a table deadline to leave by before even sitting down.... I ordered the "special" dry aged steak for $71 and it came out overcooked!!! I looked for our server for
Tonight, we celebrated my son's White Coat Ceremony at J.
Gilbert's, and everything about the evening was perfect. The food was outstanding with generous portions. I enjoyed the top sirloin, cooked to absolute perfection, and paired it with a crisp Tanqueray and tonic--pure bliss. Our server, Amanda
I just want to start by saying I rarely give bad reviews to
I just want to start by saying I rarely give bad reviews to places, but I felt it was important to warn people before they spend hundreds of dollars on very mediocre food. We came here for my birthday dinner after seeing the online reviews were goo
The steaks are prepared to perfection!! The service is
The steaks are prepared to perfection!! The service is outstanding!! The surroundings are beautiful!! My favorite steakhouse!! Can't wait to go there again!!
We always enjoy our experience here! The food is delicious.
The steak is well seasoned and the sides portions are generous. Service was also excellent. We were always attended to and our servers were very friendly and interactive. I recommend!
I'm gonna be very honest here.
The food is fine. I'm Italian and I can cook really well. Italian food so maybe this is not pertaining to me however I can cook most of the stuff on the menu just as well as if not better than they do, it feels like a very gluttonous place And i
Are they ruining J Gilbert’s?
We have been going to J Gilbert’s for over twenty years, and it has been consistently great. They have made changes that don’t seem to be for the better, including to the menu. This was the worst food and service we’ve had there. I hope they
The best steakhouse in the mid Connecticut valley.
Our party had an outstanding experience here. The steaks were perfectly cooked and of the highest quality beef. The sides, two included with the entree, were also very good. Service was attentive without being overbearing. Two minor glitches at t
A great new addition to the top of their order!
J Gilberts has an all star lineup with a recent new addition. Not that they needed help in that area but it is a great add. I always enjoy their starters that include crab bisque but now they have French onion soup. I had to try it and it was so deli
A Great Place For That Special Meal
We have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, family, and special occasions several times a year at J Gilbert's and each time is nice atmosphere, great food, and a nice time. The staff from the greeters, servers, (regardless of whether they are y
Not the J. Gilberts it once was.
I haven't been here in many years so we decided to go for dinner since we always enjoyed it in the past. When you walk in there are always people standing around attached to all the walls waiting to be seated. It makes you feel uncomfortable a
Fantastically Delicious!!
Fabulous restaurant! Excellent service by each staff member we interacted with. Sandy is a skilled , professional server! Food was outstanding. One delicious flavor after the next.
omg gilberts
omg still the best prepared food around, staeks, fish or chicken, a wow. And the creamed corn (WITHOUT THE BACON) if just the best……..and the wait staff in fantastic, just go……..
The restaurant has always had good food, although way
The restaurant has always had good food, although way overpriced. Not a restaurant I would run back to. When you pay that kind of money for a meal, the food should be over the top, but it's not.
The sea scallops with lobster risotto was excellent.
Service was also very good. The space is a bit noisy, but nice otherwise.
Awesome food excellent service, it's pretty loud but I
Awesome food excellent service, it's pretty loud but I booked a closed off area towards the back, like a whole other place, highly recommend
DISSAPOINTMENT: OVERRATED, OVERPRICED and OVERBILLED
Overpriced, overbilled and overrated. I was looking forward for the family event to celebrate birthday after reading all raving reviews on the website I've decided to book reservation. However, although we had our reservation, we had to wait, and our
Overpriced, overbilled and overrated.
I was looking forward for the family event to celebrate birthday after reading all raving reviews on the website I've decided to book reservation. However, although we had our reservation, we had to wait, and our table was not ready. Keep in mind it
Private dinner meeting
I recently hosted a private dinner meeting at JGilberts in glastonbury The service, food and menu selection were excellent. A special thank you to Taylor.
Server Candace was amazing, very personable and attentive,
Server Candace was amazing, very personable and attentive, would highly recommend this establishment
Very nice place.
I made a reservation. This place gets very busy even on an early Thursday evening!! Food was great! We skipped appetizers to save room for meal and dessert! I had a filet and shrimp with asparagus and mushrooms. My DH got scallops. Both meals were d
I am not a steak lover, and this restaurant specializes in
I am not a steak lover, and this restaurant specializes in steaks. So I instead got a chicken penne, pasta, and now I can tell you, they specialize in pasta as well. My meal was excellent! The appetizers were wonderful as well and service was impecca
Refusing to Accommodate
Today May 25th , my family and I decided to dine out. We went to Red Lobster and while waiting to be seated we decided to go to J Gilbert instead based on a recommendation from my brother in law. We drove from Wethersfield to Glastonbury. I went insi
Today May 25th , my family and I decided to dine out.
We went to Red Lobster and while waiting to be seated we decided to go to J Gilbert instead based on a recommendation from my brother in law. We drove from Wethersfield to Glastonbury. I went instead the restaurant and told the greeter that we needed
My daughter and I went to dinner there before Wicked the
My daughter and I went to dinner there before Wicked the musical. The atmosphere was nice, food was good and the service was amazing. Very pricey but a nice treat
All aspects of J Gilbert's are excellent.
Food, service and atmosphere are all outstanding. Prices are high but worth it. Bar has an affordable happy hour but you have to get there early. It gets packed very quickly.
Buyer Beware
I went to Glastonbury J. Gilbert's 3/29/2024 for my wife's birthday. Have been going there for a long while for special occasions and whenever we wanted a nice dinner. Tonight however, even though the dinner was excellent, although we didn't get ev
Had a good waitress, nice vibe.
It was a birthday, the waitress was great at everything. Not her fault but we were not allowed to bring a cake. Management called THE DAY OF our reservation so the $100 cake we bought was a waste, even after we offered to still buy dessert from the
Tonight was my second time dining at J Gilbert's.
I was also here three years ago for a birthday celebration. J Gilbert's is a fine dining establishment. Their waitstaff are throughly trained on the ins and outs of their menu. I have previously heard a rumor, that the waitstaff at J Gilbert are emp
i have to say our last dinner was very disappointing.
When you pay $180 for two to eat out you expect better and in the past we always had received better. The lump crab cakes didn't disappoint but the meals did. I had the 8 ounce filet which was not cooked as I had ordered, the salted baked potato was
Always a delicious meal no matter what I try.
Some of the best crab cakes I've had in my life, and I've had many! The service is exceptional. Have not had a bad waiter/waitress here yet. Is something is wrong they make it right. Homey atmosphere with a big field stone fireplace.
This is my second (1st 6 yrs ago) and hubs first time here.
We are house hunting in the area and finally had a night without children so we decided to treat ourselves. The best service and food hands down. I never order an old fashioned out for many years because it is always done wrong. The bartender Mike ma
Tuna is back for lent
Good tuna. Best shrimp cocktail in area, 5 plump large shrimp cooked and chilled. Still requires reservations even for the bar tables.
J Gilbert's used to be my absolute favorite restaurant but
J Gilbert's used to be my absolute favorite restaurant but during/after Covid I felt like the service and quality declined. Prices went up and I felt like it was no longer worth going after having a few poor experiences. I will admit I still went a f
We have many great steakhouses here in Wisconsin, but my
We have many great steakhouses here in Wisconsin, but my recent experience at J Gilbert's while visiting my sister in Connecticut, proved to be one of the best I've ever been to. From the impeccable service, the beautiful decor and ambiance, to the o
Great dinner out!
Excellent service , very personable. Alec was a wonderful host for us. Management was present and available. We had a great time and will be back soon.
[Very delayed review] This is straight up one of the best
[Very delayed review] This is straight up one of the best meals you can get in Connecticut. The "wood-fire" proclaimed in the name of the restaurant is ever-present in the perfectly grilled ribeye. Every bite was made me want hug the chef.
Great place for special occasions and going on a date too.
I had a great experience all around
A little disappointed in the communication.
I called a couple weeks ago for reservations. I was given the email. Emailed 1/14, never received a response. Called again and now told there's nothing for the date I wanted. What's the point of having an email, if you don't get back to anyone.
You won’t be disappointed.
In my opinion J Gilberts never disappoints! They always have the best cooked steaks to order and the creamed corn is by far the absolute best I’ve ever experienced! The wait staff is top notch and always friendly and courteous.
Not So Special
Between the hype, the menu, and the reviews, we were expecting a spectacular meal. Appetizers were good. The much-touted fried onions were tasty, but the thick cut took away from overall flavor. There were 11 of us and three entrees had to be returne
An absolute gem and must-visit spot outside of Hartford!
Best restaurant in Connecticut. We started with date nights and special occasions and now we are twice a month if not more. You can’t beat this. Trip Advisor portrays other steakhouses as competition- and maybe they are in theory- but not in actual
Food Great - Too much salt and dining room way too COLD!!!
Went here because it is one of our favorite restaurants with great food and superb service! However, they use too much salt and we were drinking water all night long! Additionally, their dining room is always extremely cold, even with a sweater on!
Too good to only go once!
Great steak house restaurant! Fantastic meals and great bar offerings! We had a gift certificate for a birthday dinner, and they did not disappoint! The meals were amazing and the bar drinks were just as good!
My Happy Happy Birthday Meal
Four of us visited J. Gilbert's yesterday evening for dinner. For two of us this was our initial visit (it will not be our last). It was crowded for a Monday night and for good reason. The place is electric. The atmosphere, quality of (locally sourc
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