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    J. Alexander's

    4.0 (636 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    J. ALEXANDER'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Delicious ribs and Mac and cheese
    Marie Ragy R.

    Came here for dinner. This place is very popular. It is a large restaurant with a nice bar in the middle. We were a party of 4. I highly suggest you make reservations like we did because I can see the wait being long for walk ins. We ordered the smoked salmon dip and fried shrimp for appetizers. They were both good. They do give you ample amount to share. For entrees we ordered the burger, which is always delicious. The ribs with mac and cheese and green beans, and the kebabs. The ribs are really good. Not too saucy and very tender. The Mac and cheese is good too. Creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this and the burger. The kebabs were okay. For drinks, you can't go wrong with ordering one of their martinis. Strong and tasty. For dessert we had the bread pudding. I would come here for a night out with friends or happy hour.

    Jenna M.

    Haven't been here in a long time, but the food still hits! I always order Alex's Salad with fried chicken and it's just as delicious as I remember. Season is definitely here so unless you arrive early, be prepared to wait or fight for a seat. The service at the bar was a bit lacking (felt like they were giving more attention to the regulars) but nothing that ruined the experience. Overall still a great spot and worth the visit!

    Grilled spare ribs
    Randi F.

    Our reservation for 6:15 was honored but the hostess seated us next to kitchen and bathroom, so we were politely moved. Sherry B our server was very efficient but did not smile or converse. The article was small but our other entrees were exceptional. The wine pour was minimal but the ribs were huge and juicy and delicious. The tai salad was fresh and tossed perfectly. The temperature in the restaurant was freezing and we were shivering. Besides minor details, we had a very nice dinner. SUPPORT LOCAL

    THAI KAI SALAD
    Julia M.

    The food was great, the service was a big disappointment. Our waiter was not friendly and he didn't make an attempt to refill our glasses. We ordered dressings on the side for our salads, which we had to ask twice for and we waited about 5 minutes for them to arrive after our food came out. We also asked for wet hand towels after our appetizer. The guy that brought them over brought dry napkins and then we finally received wet, cold, towels 15 minutes later. We also ordered coleslaw, which didn't come out with our food, and we had to ask our waiter for it. It finally came out about 15 minutes into our meal. We ordered three salads, an artichoke and coleslaw. The food was delicious and I'll be back, but for a restaurant of this stature, I expect service to be excellent.

    Lobby bar
    Jeff T.

    The staff is really friendly. They have a great bar with large Tv screens. The place is very nice . The server was amazing. We ordered salads - they were delicious and amazing. I had the Thai chicken salad which had a lot chicken and the peanut sauce was delicious. My wife had the chicken salad. The chicken was perfect . The French fries are amazing. Everything was delicious and amazing . We will be back.

    BARBEQUE BABY BACK RIBS
    Yvette S.

    We dined at J. Alexander's to enjoy a holiday lunch. We made a reservation and were seated immediately. We were greeted by Amiyah our server who was very friendly and attentive. She provided honest feedback about several dishes on the menu. We decided on the Steak and Fries, Babyback ribs and Ahi Tuna salad. Everything was delicious and portions were large enough to take leftovers home. One of the highlights to our experience was our server Amiyah. Her attentiveness, personality and engaging conversation is rare. We have dined at several restaurants nearby for lunch which have provided disappointing service. However, we all agreed we would return and request Amiyah as our server. Thank you Amiyah for making our holiday lunch even more special!

    Betsy S.

    We had an experience here for my son's birthday! Amaiyah was our waitress and she was excellent. We ordered prime rib, NY strip steak... started off with beefsteak tomatoes and fire grilled artichokes ! All excellent. It was leisurely and pleasant and very relaxing! Creme brûlée for the birthday boy and he loved it. I just say it was such a pleasurable evening- ty'

    Nola F.

    Last month I met my friend for dinner. We were sat quickly and sat in j a comfortable booth. I like how J Alexander's has a varied menu. I usually eat at the one in Plantation. This location has an identical menu. I ordered a house salad and filet mignon with loaded baked potato. My salad was tasty. It was very fresh. The steak was cooked just how I liked it, medium. The loaded baked potato had a good flavor and actually was loaded. That was nice to see because too often restaurants skimp on the toppings Our server could have been more attentive. I never even got a soda refill because he did not come around very often. Other than that, it was a great meal.

    Pear martini
    Stephanie B.

    Wow that pear martini about knocked me off my chair! :) good service both at the bar and in the dining room. The prime rib is always good same for the carrot cake. My Mac and cheese was a little on the dry overcooked side this visit but that was a first. Highly recommend J Alexander's and our avocado bomb was delicious!

    Avocado Bomb
    Mitch R.

    Easy 4. Good Friendly service with reservations got seated almost immediately. Ordered avocado bomb, grilled chicken salad and crème Brûlée Avocado was good but not amazing. Crème brûlée was done just right with decent crisp on top. Chicken salad was the best. Large salad. Perfect amount of chicken and dressing. Good flavor

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    Good food and service. Nice varied menu. And they honored the reservation. Have been going there for many years. Always consistent

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    I ordered the roasted chicken. Was extremely dry. Mediocre food. Not worth the price.

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    J. Alexander's is an excellent restaurant... the food is very good (Love the French Dip) an we enjoy the ambiance.

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    Ask the Community - J. Alexander's

    Are dogs allowed out in the patio?

    No.

    I had dinner there several times your beef can be tough and tasteless but I have an answer for you. Have you ever tried organic beef from New Zealand TURNER beef I can bring you sample and cook for you.?

    This isn't a question!

    Does the Boca Raton restaurant have outside seating?

    Yes!

    Is it my imagination or have some the portions been downsized? French dip has half the amount of prime rib than previous visits.

    Didn't notice any downsizing, been here often for a long time. It all depends on the time and who is doing the quality control at the kitchen counter. Some are cheaper then others. I haven't had a bad experience or portion size problem here. Hope… Read more

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    Sixty Vines

    Sixty Vines

    4.3
    (498 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    I used to love this restaurant, now I just like it. The food was pretty good, the service was…read moresolid, and most importantly, they served the most delicious potatoes I've ever had. Unfortunately, someone in management apparently looked at a perfectly good menu item that customers actually enjoyed and thought, "You know what? Let's get rid of that." The potatoes were the reason I came back. Crispy, flavorful, and somehow capable of making any meal better. Now they're gone, replaced by disappointment and confusion. I asked if they would be coming back and was told to write a review. For now, it seems these potatoes have been permanently exiled for reasons known only to the menu gods. The rest of the meal was fine, but it's hard to enjoy anything when you're mourning the loss of what was clearly the star of the show. Removing your best side dish is a bold strategy. Let's see if it pays off. Until the potatoes return, I'll likely be spending my dining budget at establishments that haven't declared war on happiness.

    Our first time eating here was a recent Sunday afternoon. The atmosphere is very inviting, and we…read morewere seated in a comfortable spot being served by KC. Although it has a beautiful menu of wines and spirits, we stuck to their filtered water, and asked KC for any recommendations for lunch. He was very engaging, a wonderful communicator, and we made our selections which started with the bacon wrapped dates (YUM). Prior to my order, I mentioned a dietary restriction and KC promptly went to the kitchen to make an inquiry. I ordered the trout with lentil ragout, and my husband ordered a margarita pizza. The atmosphere was very peaceful, with unintrusive music, and we really did enjoy getting to know KC as he made sure that we were satisfied with every plate. This restaurant is upscale, yet with value pricing. Altogether, my husband and I encourage you to enjoy a lovely meal, and make sure to ask for KC! You won't be disappointed!

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    Houston's Restaurant

    Houston's Restaurant

    3.5
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    Came for lunch on a recent Saturday afternoon and the place was literally packed. The "20 minute…read morewait" became more like 40 minutes. At least it was nice relaxing on the patio. How it sits us at a booth directly next to the bar which had been empty since we arrived that 40 minutes earlier. Seriously? In the meantime, the bar overflowed with the usual selection of Boca, babes, and pretentious men with bad rugs. Service was good, however, and the food was definitely B or a Level,, in fact, my French Dip sandwich was one of the best I've ever had. My dining partner could barely finish their fish sandwich due to it's sheer size. It is worth mentioning that the menu definitely comes at a price point higher than most chain restaurants. If they can only provide the dining experience without all of the locals who jammed the place and carrying on conversations as loudly as they can, you really have something.

    Went to Houston's for Mother's Day lunch. Been to this Houston many times in the past, but it's…read morebeen a couple of years. Things have changed. For starters I always order Jack Daniels here now they don't have Jack Daniels. OK you have a chocolate martini so they tell us we don't have chocolate martinis. It's only the hottest drink right now out there in the market. It's not only she said we don't have it that it's the way she said that she was happy to say that she was allowed to say no to a customer. Service was good. The food was good of course what you pay there it better be, ambience was nice. The manager was on top of everything. It was a busy day for that Mother's Day so I understand how everything could be a little bit different. We did ask for a couple of other drinks and they didn't have them so we just ordered some cosmopolitans and I ordered a different whiskey. We did have some deviled eggs were really good and salad, Cesar, which is excellent. I had the chicken sandwich which is famous there. It was very good after it was a little bit on the not so hot side but other than that, it was good the sides coleslaw that it brought delicious too. My wife ordered the fish sandwich and it was amazing. Also, fries are very good. The server that took care of us was very nice and pretty good when it came to following up and taking care of us she even opened the bottle of champagne that we ordered, and she was very talkative and had a good conversation. It was a tough day, but they made it! Ps The key lime pie was good. Fish crispy yumm chicken too Moms fish was delicious and grilled well done like she like s it.

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    J. Alexander's - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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