About the Menu

The menu at J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood in McLean offers a refined yet approachable selection that matches its inviting, elegant atmosphere. Here, you’ll find thoughtfully prepared American classics with a focus on wood-fired grilling, delivering rich flavors and satisfying textures that suit both special occasions and relaxed gatherings.

Start with shareable appetizers like crispy fried calamari or pretzel-crusted onion rings, perfect for pairing with a crafted cocktail. For entrées, the menu highlights hearty steaks such as the center-cut filet mignon or ribeye served alongside indulgent sides like lobster mac and cheese or poblano peppers. Seafood lovers can enjoy choices like seared Georges Bank sea scallops over risotto or a jumbo lump crab cake, combining freshness with skillful preparation.

Dishes here often balance comfort with sophistication, inviting diners to savor each bite in a warm, inviting setting. From a casual dinner at the bar featuring fried chicken and waffles or bourbon maple shrimp to a fine dining experience with surf and turf or a blackened chicken penne, the menu adapts well across different moods and moments.

Completing the meal, homemade desserts like crème brûlée or chocolate mousse cake with raspberry ice cream provide a sweet, satisfying finish. Whether it’s a quiet dinner or a celebratory night out, the menu complements the carefully curated ambiance, encouraging guests to relax, enjoy their meals, and linger over attentive service.

Business Menu

Appetizers
BLUE CHEESE POTATO CHIPS
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES
OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER
SMOKED SALMON RILLETTE
SHRIMP DURANGO
FRIED CALAMARI
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
PRETZEL CRUSTED ONION RINGS
Starter Soups & Salads
HOUSE SALAD
Caesar Salad
WEDGE SALAD
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
MARYLAND CRAB BISQUE
Seafood Preparations
SEAFOOD MIXED GRILL
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES
SEARED GEORGES BANK SEA SCALLOPS
MAPLE PLANK ROASTED SALMON
LOBSTER COBB SALAD
1/2 LB. CANADIAN COLD WATER LOBSTER TAIL
Entrées
WOOD GRILLED RIBS
JOYCE FARMS MESQUITE GRILLED 1/2 CHICKEN
MISHIMA RANCH WAGYU BURGER
AUSSIE LAMB RACK
BLACKENED CHICKEN PENNE
Wood-Grilled Steaks & Chops
TOP SIRLOIN 10 OZ
KANSAS CITY STRIP 12OZ/16OZ
BONE-IN RIBETE "COWBOY CUT" 18 OZ
CENTER CUT FILET MIGNON 6OZ/8OZ
FILET COMBO 4OZ/6OZ
COMPART FAMILY FARMS BONE-IN DUROC PORK CHOP
Extras
WOOD-GRILLED BOURBON MAPLE SHRIMP
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE
GEORGES BANK SEA SCALLOPS
1/2 LB. LOBSTER TAIL
1/2 LB. KING CRAB LEGS
Sides
POBLANO AU GRATIN POATOES
YUKON MASHED POTATOES
YUKON ROASTED POTATOES
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
SALT BAKED POTATO
WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO
CREAMED CORN WITH BACON
GREEN BEANS WITH PECANS
LOBSTER MAC N' CHEESE
CHEF'S BLEND WILD MUSHROOMS WITH TRUFFLE BUTTER
Homemade Desserts
CHOCOLATE VELVET CAKE
CARROT CAKE
SEVEN LAYER COCONUT CAKE
CRÈME BRULEE
FROZEN FLAVORS
BERRIES & CREAM