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Hours & Location

6930 Old Dominion Dr,
McLean, VA 22101
(703) 893-1034

Dining Room

Sun (Brunch): 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sun (Dinner): 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Mon – Thurs: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

Fri – Sat: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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McLean's Finest

J. Gilbert’s has been a Fairfax County steakhouse favorite for nearly 20 years. Some consider us the best steakhouse in McLean. Others simply consider us the best restaurant in McLean. Enjoy our Prime wood-fired steaks and seafood – inspired by Kansas City-steakhouse fare – in a luxe, yet warm atmosphere, all served with impeccable care. Join us for top rated steak and the best seafood at lunch, brunch and dinner.

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      Starters

      • Blue Cheese Potato Chips

        hand-cut potato chips, blue cheese sauce

        $16

      • Wood-Fired Wings

        pastrami seasoned, thousand island, kraut-pickled veggies

        $19

      • Pretzel Crusted Onion Rings

        mustard thyme, parmesan garlic, steak sauce

        $16

      • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

        pepper jack cheese, chipotle BBQ glaze, cheesy corn grits

        $18

      • Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

        creole remoulade

        $23

      • Roasted Bacon

        thick-cut Nueske’s bacon, maple glaze, blue cheese crema

        $19

      • Oysters Rockefeller

        spinach, bacon, parmesan

        $24

      • Calamari

        crisp fried, feta, black pepper aioli, voodoo sauce

        $20

      • Prime Rib Egg Rolls

        caramelized onions, gruyère, blue cheese, parmesan garlic

        $18

      On Ice

      • Chilled Shellfish Platter

        oysters, shrimp cocktail, king crab legs, lobster
        small 85 | large 135

      • Shrimp Cocktail

        poached & spiced, cocktail sauce

        $22

      • Oysters on the Half Shell

        daily selection, cocktail sauce, horseradish, house mignonette
        each 3.5 | half dozen 21

      Soups & Salads

      • Maryland Crab Bisque

        cream, sherry

        $14

      • French Onion Soup

        gruyère, white cheddar

        $13

      • Little Gem Caesar

        asiago cheese crisp, classic dressing

        $12

      • Greek

        tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion, feta, vinaigrette

        $12

      • House

        carrot, cucumber, tomato, grilled corn, rustic croutons, white cheddar, creamy red wine vinaigrette

        $12

      • Wedge

        maple glazed bacon, blue cheese crumbles, tomato, red onion, egg, blue cheese dressing

        $13

      • Roasted Chicken Club Salad

        shaved vegetable crudité, tomato, bacon, egg, avocado, fontina, brown butter croutons, buttermilk ranch

        $27

      Wood-Fired Steaks

      Proudly serving Midwestern-raised USDA Prime aged and Certified Black Angus beef. Always served with your choice of two sides.

      • Top Sirloin

        10 oz. $37

      • Center-Cut Filet Mignon

        6 oz. $46

      • Center-Cut Filet Mignon

        8 oz. $53

      • Kansas City Strip

        14 oz. $61

      • Ribeye

        14 oz. $61

      • Bone-In Ribeye 'Cowboy Cut'

        18 oz. $66

      • Extras

        Blue Cheese Butter $4

        Truffle Butter $4

        Ancho Chile Butter $4

        Bourbon Maple Shrimp $11

        Jumbo Lump Crab Cake $12

        Seared Sea Scallops $16

        1/2 Lb. Lobster Tail (MKT)

      Signature Entrees

      • Wood-Grilled Ribs

        full slab of baby back ribs, Kansas City BBQ sauce, fries, creamed corn with bacon

        $40

      • Pan-Roasted Chicken

        herb-butter sauce, sour cream potato purée, asparagus

        $30

      • Short Rib Gnocchi

        braised beef short rib, parmesan horseradish cream

        $33

      • Blackened Chicken Rigatoni

        roasted red pepper cream, smoked gouda, snow peas, leeks, cilantro, red pepper pesto

        $29

      • Wagyu Burger

        au poivre mayo, shallot jam, watercress, gruyère, sweet potato fries

        $24

      • Aussie Lamb Rack

        wild mushroom risotto, sautéed spinach, rosemary demi-glace

        $53

      • Prime Rib

        slow roasted, creamy horseradish, au jus, salted baked potato, grilled asparagus
        available Friday – Sunday, while supplies last

        12 oz. $46

        16 oz. $54

      Seafood

      • Maple Plank Salmon

        bourbon glaze, choice of two sides

        $37

      • Seafood Mixed Grill

        shrimp, scallop, salmon, jumbo lump crab cake, sour cream potato purée, grilled asparagus

        $46

      • Blackened Seared Scallops

        creamed corn, pork belly, tomato jam, bourbon syrup

        $45

      • Miso Glazed Sea Bass

        wok-style broccolini, sticky rice

        $49

      • ‘The Dean’s’ Shrimp

        jumbo lump crab, asparagus, blistered cherry tomatoes, lemon beurre blanc

        $34

      • 1/2 lb. Cold-Water Lobster Tail

        grilled asparagus, sour cream potato purée, drawn butter

        MKT

      Accompaniments

      $8

      • Salted Baked Potato

      • Poblano Au Gratin Potatoes

      • Green Beans with Pecans

      • Sour Cream Potato Purée

      • Cauliflower Au Gratin

      • Creamed Corn with Bacon

      • Grilled Asparagus

      • White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

        +$3

      • Wild Mushrooms with Truffle Butter

        +$6

      Entree Salads

      • Prime Steak & Wedge Salad

        5 oz. prime sirloin, applewood bacon, red onion, beets, asparagus, spiced pecans, polenta, blue cheese dressing

        $29

      • Roasted Chicken Club Salad

        shaved vegetable crudité, tomato, bacon, egg, avocado, fontina, brown butter croutons, buttermilk ranch

        $27

      • Lobster Cobb Salad

        tomato, bacon, egg, avocado, corn, red onion, white cheddar, brown butter croutons, buttermilk ranch

        $34

      Power Lunch Combos

      $23

      • Fish Tacos (2)

      • ½ Southwest Chicken Wrap

      • ½ Prime Rib Dip

      • ½ Jumbo Lump Crab Melt

      • All items served with a choice of:

        House Salad | Little Gem Caesar

        Wedge Salad | French Onion Soup

        Maryland Crab Bisque

      Sandwich & Burgers

      Served with french fries or sweet potato fries

      • Prime Rib Dip

        hand-carved prime rib, provolone, mayonnaise, au jus, creamy horseradish

        $22

      • Jumbo Lump Crab Melt

        cheddar, tomato, remoulade, sourdough

        $19

      • Southwest Wrap

        red peppers, spiced pecans, pepper jack, bacon, tortilla straws, tomato, garlic ranch, flour tortilla

        Chicken 16 | Shrimp 17

      • Fish Tacos

        blackened cod, chipotle mayo, napa cabbage, sweet chipotle vinaigrette, cilantro lime sour cream, corn tortilla

        $18

      • Prime Black Angus Burger

        lettuce, tomato, red onion, brioche bun, choice of: provolone, cheddar, gouda or Swiss

        $19

        Add Bacon $1

      Entrees

      • Seafood Mixed Grill

        shrimp, scallop, salmon, jumbo lump crab cake, sour cream potato purée, grilled asparagus

        $37

      • Wood-Grilled Ribs

        half slab of baby back ribs, Kansas City BBQ sauce, fries, creamed corn with bacon

        $27

      • Steak & Frites

        flat iron, brown butter sauce, french fries, romesco sauce

        $29

      Soup & Salad Combo

      $21

      • Choice of:

        Maryland Crab Bisque or French Onion Soup paired with one of the following:

        Wedge Salad | House Salad

        Little Gem Caesar

      First Course

      Choice of

      • House Salad

        carrot, cucumber, tomato, grilled corn, rustic croutons, white cheddar, creamy red wine vinaigrette

      • Little Gem Caesar Salad

        asiago cheese crisp, classic dressing

      • Wedge Salad

        maple glazed bacon, blue cheese crumbles, tomato, red onion, egg, blue cheese dressing

      • French Onion Soup

        gruyère, white cheddar

      • Maryland Crab Bisque

        cream, sherry

      Second Course

      Tier One

      $58

      • Center-Cut Filet Mignon 6 Oz.

        grilled asparagus, sour cream potato purée

      • Maple Plank Salmon

        bourbon glaze, choice of two sides

      • Short Rib Gnocchi

        braised beef short rib, parmesan horseradish cream

      • Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

        sour cream potato purée, grilled asparagus

      Tier Two

      $68

      • Filet Combo

        6 oz. filet mignon & choice of jumbo lump crab cake or bourbon maple shrimp, sour cream potato purée, grilled asparagus

      • Ribeye 14 Oz.

        choice of two seasonal sides

      • Aussie Lamb Rack

        wild mushroom risotto, sautéed spinach, rosemary demi-glace

      Third Course

      Choice of

      • Crème De La Crème Brûlée

        vanilla bean custard, seasonal berries

      • Carrot Cake

        pecan praline filling, sweet cream cheese, toasted coconut, crème anglaise

      • Berries & Cream

        seasonal berries, crème anglaise

      • Frozen Flavors

        a selection of our housemade sorbets & ice creams

      Housemade Desserts

      • Chocolate Velvet Cake

        chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache, raspberry ice cream

        $12

      • Crème De La Crème Brûlée

        vanilla bean custard, seasonal berries

        $11.5

      • Berries & Cream

        seasonal berries, crème anglaise

        $11

      • Seven Layer Coconut Cake

        sweet cream cheese, toasted coconut, macadamia nuts, pineapple ice cream, passion fruit coulis

        $13

      • Apple Croustade

        flaky turnover, boozy spiked maple syrup, cinnamon ice cream

        $11

      • Carrot Cake

        pecan praline filling, sweet cream cheese, toasted coconut, crème anglaise

        $13

      • Frozen Flavors

        a selection of our housemade sorbets & ice creams

        $9

      Specialty Coffees

      • Espresso

      • Latte

      • Cappuccino

      • Tea Forté Hot Tea

      • Nutty Irishman

        Bailey’s Irish Cream, Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur

        $13.5

      • Orange Glaze

        Grand Marnier, Kahlúa, brandy

        $13.5

      • Sweet Tooth

        Amaretto, Chambord Raspberry Liqueur

        $13

      Dessert Wines

      • Rosa Regale Brachetto D’acqui, Italy

        12 | 187 ML

      • Inniskillin Vidal Ice Wine, Canada

        129 | BTL

      Ports

      • Dow’s LBV

        $10

      • Graham’s 10 Year Tawny

        $14

      • Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny

        $15

      • Taylor Fladgate 30 Year Tawny

        $20

      Happy Hour

      Bar Only // Monday – Friday & Sunday // 4pm – 7pm

      Appetizers

      • Pretzel Crusted Onion Rings

        $9

      • Blue Cheese Potato Chips

        $9

      • Roasted Bacon

        $11

      • Burger Sliders (2)

        with housemade chips

        $11

      • Calamari

        $13

      • Wood-Fired Wings

        $13

      • Prime Rib Egg Rolls

        $13

      Drink Features

      • Domestic Beers

        $4

      • Craft & Import Beers

        $5.5

      • Seasonal & Signature Cocktails

        $10

      Wine

      • Ecco Domani, Pinot Grigio

        $8

      • J. Lohr ‘Riverstone,’ Chardonnay

        $8

      • Conundrum, Red Blend

        $8

      • J. Lohr ‘Seven Oaks,’ Cabernet Sauvignon

        $8

      • Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc

        $10

      • Mer Soleil ‘Silver,’ Chardonnay

        $10

      • Erath ‘Resplendent,’ Pinot Noir

        $10

      • Joel Gott ‘815,’ Cabernet Sauvignon

        $10

      Cocktails

      Signature

      • Viva La Mango

        Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, mango, lime, Tajín rim, Dos Hombres Mezcal mist

        $16

      • Sparkling Blackberry Martini

        Ketel One Vodka, Chambord, lemon, Prosecco float

        $15

      • Pineapple Martini

        Tito’s Handmade Vodka & triple sec infused with fresh pineapple

        $15

      • Smoked Old Fashioned

        Angel’s Envy Bourbon, smoked maple syrup, orange bitters, hickory smoke

        $17

      • Lavender Drop

        Three Olives Blueberry Vodka, lavender syrup, lime, crème de violette

        $15

      • J. Gilbert’s Barrel-Aged Manhattan

        Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Italian sweet vermouth, orange bitters, Amarena cherries, aged in-house

        $17

      • Tropical Breeze

        Bacardí Superior Rum, Passoã Passion Fruit Liqueur, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, pineapple, lime

        $15

      • Espresso Martini

        Three Olives Vanilla Vodka, Kahlúa, espresso, heavy cream

        $16

      Seasonal

      • Encore Watermelon Margarita

        Milagro Silver Tequila, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, lime, fresh watermelon purée

        $17

      • Peach Perfect

        Grey Goose Vodka, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Liber & Co. Yakima Valley Peach, basil, lemon, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer

        $17

      • Nonino Americano

        Bulleit Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, fresh espresso, maple syrup, orange bitters

        $15

      Bottled Beer

      • Domestics

        Budweiser

        Coors Light

        Miller Lite

        Michelob Ultra

      • Crafts & Imports

        Amstel Light

        Blue Moon Belgian White

        Corona

        Fat Tire

        Heineken

        Lagunitas Pale Ale

        Yuengling

        Heineken 0.0 NA

        Samuel Adams Just the Haze IPA NA

      Draft Beer

      • Domestics

        Bud Light

      • Crafts & Imports

        Devils Backbone Juicy Magic IPA

        Dogfish 60 Minute IPA

        Guinness

        Samuel Adams Seasonal

        Stella Artois

      Signature Cocktails

      • Viva La Mango

        Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, mango, lime, Tajín rim, Dos Hombres Mezcal mist

        $16

      • Sparkling Blackberry Martini

        Ketel One Vodka, Chambord, lemon, Prosecco float

        $15

      • Pineapple Martini

        Tito’s Handmade Vodka & triple sec infused with fresh pineapple

        $15

      • Smoked Old Fashioned

        Angel’s Envy Bourbon, smoked maple syrup, orange bitters, hickory smoke

        $17

      • Lavender Drop

        Three Olives Blueberry Vodka, lavender syrup, lime, crème de violette

        $15

      • J. Gilbert’s Barrel-Aged Manhattan

        Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Italian sweet vermouth, orange bitters, Amarena cherries, aged in-house

        $17

      • Tropical Breeze

        Bacardí Superior Rum, Passoã Passion Fruit Liqueur, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, pineapple, lime

        $15

      • Espresso Martini

        Three Olives Vanilla Vodka, Kahlúa, espresso, heavy cream

        $16

      Seasonal Cocktails

      • Encore Watermelon Margarita

        Milagro Silver Tequila, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, lime, fresh watermelon purée

        $17

      • Peach Perfect

        Grey Goose Vodka, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Liber & Co. Yakima Valley Peach, basil, lemon, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer

        $17

      • Nonino Americano

        Bulleit Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, fresh espresso, maple syrup, orange bitters

        $15

      Mocktails

      • Cucumber Lemonade

        muddled cucumber, mint, lemonade

        $11

      • Watermelon Agua Fresca

        fresh house-pressed watermelon, simple syrup, lime

        $11

      Wine

      Champagne & Sparkling

      • Domaine Ste. Michelle, Brut, Columbia Valley, NV

        Glass $11

        Bottle $44

      • Ruffino, Prosecco, NV

        Glass $11.5

        Bottle $46

      • Moët & Chandon ‘Impérial,’ Brut, France, NV

        Bottle $101

      • Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Reims, NV

        Bottle $130

      • Dom Pérignon, Brut, Épernay, 2013

        Bottle $385

      Sauvignon Blanc

      • Seaglass, Santa Barbara, 2023

        Glass $9

        Bottle $35

      • Château Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, 2022

        Glass $10.5

        Bottle $40

      • Kim Crawford, Marlborough, 2023

        Glass $12

        Bottle $49

      • Domaine Foucher-Lebrun ‘Les Glories,’ Sancerre, 2022

        Bottle $72

      Interesting Whites

      • Château Ste. Michelle, Riesling, Columbia Valley, 2022

        Glass $9.5

        Bottle $37

      • Ecco Domani, Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, 2022

        Glass $9.5

        Bottle $37

      • Belleruche, Rosé, Côtes-du-Rhône, 2023

        Glass $10.5

        Bottle $40

      • Conundrum, White Blend, California, 2022

        Glass $12.5

        Bottle $50

      • Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio, Valdadige, 2022

        Glass $15.5

        Bottle $60

      • Miner, Viognier, Paso Robles, 2020

        Bottle $67

      Chardonnay

      • J. Lohr ‘Riverstone,’ Arroyo Seco, 2022

        Bottle $44

      • Meiomi, California, 2022

        Glass $12

        Bottle $49

      • Mer Soleil ‘Reserve,’ Monterey, 2022

        Bottle $50

      • Mer Soleil ‘Silver,’ Monterey, 2021

        Glass $15.5

        Bottle $60

      • Trefethen, Napa Valley, 2021

        Bottle $64

      • Sonoma-Cutrer ‘Russian River Ranches,’ Sonoma Coast, 2022

        Glass $16

        Bottle $65

      • Duckhorn, Napa Valley, 2022

        Bottle $70

      • Jordan, Russian River Valley, 2022

        Bottle $91

      • Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ‘Karia,’ Napa Valley, 2022

        Bottle $91

      • Rombauer, Carneros, 2022

        Bottle $98

      • Cakebread, Napa Valley, 2021

        Bottle $101

      • Kistler ‘Les Noisetiers,’ Sonoma Coast, 2021

        Bottle $145

      Pinot Noir

      • Elouan, Oregon, 2021

        Glass $12

        Bottle $49

      • Cherry Pie ‘Tri-County,’ Napa Valley, 2022

        Bottle $55

      • Erath ‘Resplendent,’ Oregon, 2021

        Glass $14

        Bottle $59

      • Meiomi, California, 2022

        Glass $16

        Bottle $65

      • Belle Glos ‘Clark & Telephone,’ Santa Maria Valley, 2022

        Glass $20

        Bottle $80

      • Sokol Blosser, Willamette Valley, 2021

        Bottle $97

      • Gary Farrell, Russian River Valley, 2021

        Bottle $99

      Merlot

      • J. Lohr ‘Los Osos,’ Paso Robles, 2020

        Glass $13.5

        Bottle $58

      • Montes Alpha, Colchagua Valley, 2020

        Bottle $65

      • Duckhorn, Napa Valley, 2021

        Bottle $99

      Interesting Reds

      • Rosenblum, Zinfandel, California, 2022

        Glass $9.5

        Bottle $37

      • Ruffino, Chianti Classico, Italy, 2022

        Glass $10

        Bottle $39

      • Gascón, Malbec, Mendoza, 2022

        Glass $11

        Bottle $44

      • Spellbound, Petite Sirah, California, 2022

        Bottle $44

      • Shatter, Grenache, Maury, 2021

        Bottle $58

      Meritage & Blends

      • Conundrum, California, 2021

        Glass $14

        Bottle $59

      • The Prisoner, California, 2022

        Bottle $96

      • Paraduxx, Napa Valley, 2020

        Bottle $99

      • Ancient Peaks ‘Oyster Ridge,’ Paso Robles, 2019

        Bottle $103

      • Opus One, Napa Valley, 2018

        Bottle $449

      Cabernet Sauvignon

      • Joel Gott ‘815’, California, 2021

        Bottle $48

      • Château Ste. Michelle ‘Indian Wells,’ Columbia Valley, 2021

        Glass $12

        Bottle $49

      • B.R. Cohn ‘Silver Label’, North Coast, 2021

        Bottle $56

      • Château Prieuré de Blaignan, Médoc, 2019

        Bottle $70

      • J. Lohr ‘Hilltop,’ Paso Robles, 2021

        Glass $19

        Bottle $75

      • Château De La Coste, Margaux, 2017

        Bottle $102

      • Catena Alta, Mendoza, 2020

        Glass $26.5

        Bottle $105

      • Trefethen, Napa Valley, 2020

        Bottle $110

      • Jordan, Alexander Valley, 2019

        Bottle $120

      • Clos Du Val, Napa Valley, 2021

        Bottle $122

      • Duckhorn, Napa Valley, 2021

        Bottle $125

      • Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, 2021

        Bottle $135

      • Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ‘Artemis,’ Napa Valley, 2020

        Bottle $135

      • Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley, 2021

        Bottle $155

      • Caymus, Napa Valley, 2021

        Bottle $160

      • Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, 2019

        Bottle $179

      Sunday Brunch

      Sunday // 10am – 2pm
      Adults $49 // Children $21 (5 - 12)
      Children under 5 eat free

      Featured Stations

      • Hand Carved Prime Rib

      • Omelet Bar

      • Mini Waffle Bar

      • Bagel Bar

      Cold Dishes

      • Tomato & Mozzarella Salad

      • Mediterranean Pasta Salad

      • Baby Greens

      • Artisan Cheeses

      • Charcuterie

      • Fresh Fruit

      • Oysters on The Half Shell

      • Peel & Eat Spiced Shrimp

      • Char Crust Tuna

      Hot Dishes

      • Scrambled Eggs

      • Biscuits & Sausage Gravy

      • Spinach & Mushroom Quiche

      • Sausage Links

      • Applewood Smoked Bacon

      • Country-Style Home Fries

      • Spicy Rigatoni Pasta

      • Mac & Cheese

      • Rosemary Chicken

      • Maple Glazed Atlantic Salmon

      • Seasonal Vegetables

      Brunch Cocktails

      • J. Gilbert’s Bloody Mary

        choice of vodka and seasoned rim, celery, lime, olives, bacon

        $13

      • Tequila Sunrise

        Patrón Silver Tequila, orange juice, grenadine

        $12.5

      • Sorbet Mimosa

        a scoop of seasonal housemade sorbet with pour-over prosecco

        $10

      • Bellini

        peach schnapps, simple syrup, Veuve Du Vernay Brut

        $8.5

      • Bloody Mary

        seasoned rim, celery, vodka

        $8.5

      • Mimosa

        Veuve Du Vernay Brut, orange juice

        $8.5

      Tea Forté

      Tea over ice

      • Raspberry Nectar

        (herbal tea) fruit-forward with berries, hibiscus, rosehips

      • White Ginger Pear

        (white tea, herbal blend) sweet pear, lemon balm, ginger

      Desserts

      • Carrot Cake

      • Assorted Panna Cotta

      • Lemon Cake

      • Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

      • Mini Chocolate Cakes

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