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    J. Alexander's

    4.0 (644 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Andrea U.

    With seven locations in south Florida & many friends recommending J. Alexander, I'm glad I'm giving it a try. They are located south on Glades Road west of I95 near Shake Shack. There was valet a lot of free parking in front of the restaurant. This was a real happening, the restaurant was packed on a Saturday night. I'm glad our reservation was honored and we only waited for about five minutes. The restaurant was noisy, but fortunately the tables were spaced so we were not on top of each other. In 1971 J. Alexander opened in Nashville, Tennessee. There are 44 restaurants, mostly in the south, with 2,700 employees. They are considered a casual American food chain offering gift cards & VIP membership. Friends love their salads and with seven choices some with shrimp Louie or Asian tuna, what could be bad? The sandwiches, soups, burgers, sandwiches, steaks & house specialties look appealing. There is an extensive wine list, with many by the glass along with crafted martinis & cocktails. Joshua waited on us, he was on point. We started by sharing a delicious calamari appetizer that was enough for four of us. The calamari was fresh crispy and tasty. I shared baby back ribs with a huge baked potato and delicious coleslaw with my husband, it was more than enough for the two of us. Friends enjoyed their huge salads, they looked very good and they raved about them. The portions were very generous and prices were reasonable for the quality of our meal. I can't wait to go back again. We've got a new favorite local restaurant!

    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!

    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.

    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

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    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.

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    2 years ago

    Great menu, well prepared food, reasonably priced. Excellent service. Very good drink selection, especially the martinis.

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    The food was terrific. I had a steak that would melt in my mouth. They honored their reservations.

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    Great food. Excellent service. A good setting for dinner. All in all definitely a do again.

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

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    Ask the Community - J. Alexander's

    How do I sign up for a birthday meal?

    As far as I know they do not offer birthday meals or desserts. And I've dined there for close to 20 years.

    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… 

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    Boca Fish House

    Boca Fish House

    4.6(179 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    As you pull into the Publix anchored plaza, you could be just about anywhere in South Florida. We…read morefound the location and parked. As we approached the hidden entrance tucked under a portico, I noticed it was right next to a Jersey Mikes entrance which gave me pause for a second. We had a reservation and were greeted by an extremely pleasant woman who turned out to be our waitress as well. The interior is tight, only about 7-8 tables, a bar and a small kitchen. After speaking with our lovely waitress, we ordered and the food was delivered in courses which was nice for a change. Everything we ordered was freshly prepared and delicious. It turns out the single person in the kitchen is the owner. He hand prepares every dish and accompaniment. Great food, great service and the staff were all very pleasant. A great dining experience- we will be back.

    This was next level seafood. My wife and I love seafood and have only found a few places that you…read morecan get fresh quality seafood. Boca Fish House was next level seafood. Before I talk about the food I want to say that the young lady that was the bartender and server was so friendly and gave great suggestions. The restaurant is small, however it is beautiful inside and does offer outdoor seating as well. Now for the food. They bring out fresh hot rolls with a small plate of cheese pesto and balsamic drizzle. Outstanding!!!!! We came to find out the owner who is the chef, his wife is a pastry chef and makes the bread and desserts. To start we had the Spanish chargrilled octopus. I know I have said this before about other restaurants, but I can truly say hands-down. This was the freshest, most tender, and one of the most flavorful grilled octopus that we have had. It came with a mixture of capers, potatoes, and vegetables in an amazing sauce. Truly fantastic. For dinner, my wife had the blackened yellowtail snapper in curry sauce, and I had the shellfish pan roast. Both were one of a kind dishes. We have never had such great flavor and seafood. Not to mention the amount of food that they put out and the presentation is worthy of awards. My wife's blacked snapper was cooked perfectly had a light blackened coating, and the curry sauce was tremendous. My shellfish were super fresh. Again cooked to perfection, tender, and flavorful. The sauce they were in was amazing. For dessert, we tried their homemade Keylime pie, and this too was top-notch and made fresh. We are planning our next trip to this restaurant and if you actually want a true fine, dining seafood experience you have to try this spot. I'm going to say it is priced accordingly for the true quality of food, the amount you are served and the presentation. If you are looking for a fried shrimp basket or fish and chips, this is not the type of restaurant for you. This is upscale seafood, and a true upscale seafood experience. You might want to consider making reservations as they do get busy and as I mentioned earlier, it is a small restaurant.

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    Luff's Fish House

    Luff's Fish House

    4.2(660 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$$

    We came with another couple on a Monday evening for the dollar oyster special dinner. They have…read morebeen talking about it for years and I'm so glad we were able to join them for a memorable evening. Theodore Luff, who fell in love with the breezy charm of the Florida Keys during a visit in the 1920s. He built a bungalow inspired by the island spirit with limestone porches & a chimney right off East Palmetto Park Road. That is the bungalow we visited today! Before becoming a seafood restaurant, this was the 1st home of the Boca Raton Historical Society. There were many other businesses here & eventually was going to be demolished. Arturo Gismondi a restauranteur known for La Nouvelle Maison, Trattoria Romana & the Biergarten stepped up. Luff's Fish House opened in 2017 after a tremendous renovation, with the original chimney windowpanes restored. We left the car with the complimentary valet and were seated on the large patio. There was a cool breeze under the oversized umbrellas. We started with margaritas that were delish and the perfect accompaniment to our $1 oysters. They served over ice & were large, juicy and very fresh. For dinner we shared the spring rolls and a lobster quesadilla appetizers, both were overflowing with lobster meat and fabulous. Service was impeccable, food was delicious, prices were reasonable for the quality of our meal, , setting beautiful & we will be back!

    Great seafood VeryFresh fish…read moreGood salads Historic old fish house used to be a seafood store Wine a bit pricey by the glass Not much free parking is an issue as I do not like valet parking Fantastic service Pretty at night with all the lighting

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    Savia - Tiramisu, Cassata and Cannoli

    Savia

    4.7(54 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    5 Star experience. The food excellent…read more The atmosphere and music beautiful. The chef and owner just a great guy and amazing chef. Went with a large party last week for my father's 85th birthday and it was amazing. The chef and owner came out to chat with us about his menu and welcome us. Every dish we ordered was perfection. I had the bollonaise with meatballs.....delicious. My father had the seafood pasta....he loved it. Several others had the branzino.....all loved. And to think that we drove down from Jupiter.....well worth it. Would definitely come b back and can't thank them enough for making my father's 85th so special.

    I came here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and it was a great meal again. Savia is brining…read moreSicily to Boca Raton and I'm glad I get to get a taste of it. I ordered the Tomato Cream Gnocchi and my boyfriend had the Mediterranean Combo. No exaggeration but this was the best gnocchi I've ever had. The dish changed my view on gnocchi and I'm now a converted fan. The texture was pillow soft with a bit of spring. The magic of this dish is how simple yet delicious it is. I loved a simple dish done well. The Mediterranean combo was a special of the night and it came with prawns, branzino, fried anchovies, and a salad. The combo was also just as goods. The seasoning was yet again, simple but delicious. The prawns were succulent, fish was high quality, and the fried anchovies surprised me. I loved all the proteins. I also tried the squid ink pasta and the seafood linguini. Both were good but the squid ink pasta was unique. I can't put my finger on the flavor but I liked it. Service was incredible and the chef was kind. He came out to talk to us and explained some of the dishes. The restaurant is homey and cozy. I felt like I was in Sicily. Overall, I highly recommend Savia. I can't wait to come back and try more.

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    Corvina Seafood Grill - Fresh grilled Faroe salmon

    Corvina Seafood Grill

    4.2(280 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    I've been wanting to try this restaurant for dinner as it's known for having a fabulous happy hour…read morewhich I haven't made it to yet. Very clean and modern decor with a "Flori-bbean" themed menu. Service was exemplary! The complimentary rolls with honey butter were delicious. Had the crab Rangoon dip, plantain crusted corvina (how can you not have corvina at a restaurant named Corvina!!), and the crab linguini fra diavolo, which I didn't think was too spicy. The dinner was absolutely delicious and the whole experience was top notch. Ended the night with a delicious chocolate ice cream sundae and the ice cream was Lilly's- which I believe is a local creamery. Great to support local businesses. Now I know why this place has that busy happy hour!

    We went here 4 years and weren't thrilled but I read that there is a new team in place. Also a…read morefriend told us that from 4:30 to 6, prices are half priced except for sushi and the raw bar including the bar and wine. So we went with friends. Excellent wait staff. Small but very nice wine list. Started with the Kamikaze Roll, Tempura shrimp, avocado, spicy tuna, dynamite sauce, crispy wonton, very good. Also the Goat Cheese Bibb Salad, Sherry Vinaigrette, Savory Almond Granola, and Hot Honey. Just fair. For mains, my wife loves crab cakes. so she tried their version, just ok. I opted for the Moqueca, Lobster Tail, Prawns, Mussels, and Fresh Catch in a Tomato Sofrito Broth. It is a Brazilian bouillabaisse which was very good.

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    Eddie V's Prime Seafood - Nothing sets the tone for an enticing night, quite like The Big Eddie chilled shellfish tower.

    Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    4.5(186 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$$

    My girlfriend and I visited Eddie V's while in town for her birthday. The service superseded any…read morerestaurant experience we've had in the past. There was a minor inconvenience at the start, but the entire staff more than made up for it. Special thanks to Matt, Darian, and Sage for making sure we were taken care of. If you visit the South Florida area you NEED to visit Eddie V's. You will not be disappointed. We will be back.

    We had such a great experience at Eddie V's in Boca!…read more We called the day of for a Saturday night reservation, and the hostess was incredibly polite and friendly, which made a great first impression. Our options were 5:00 or 8:45, so we took the 8:45 reservation. We arrived around 8:20 to see if they might be able to seat us a little earlier. We were greeted right away, told our table would be ready soon, and offered champagne while we waited. Such a nice touch! The restaurant itself is beautiful. It's dark, modern, upscale, and romantic, with a large bar and lounge featuring live jazz music, as well as a separate dining area. We ended up sitting in the lounge and loved the atmosphere. Our server, Adrianna, was extremely friendly and attentive. We started with drinks. We ordered the Private Plane, which comes with a cute little paper airplane and a large square ice cube, and a vodka martini. Both were excellent and strong, which I personally prefer! We decided to do several appetizers instead of entrées and ordered the lobster tacos, Wagyu dumplings, and burrata and tomato salad. Everything was excellent with great portions and tons of flavor. The lobster tacos were outstanding and probably my favorite lobster tacos I've ever had. Then came dessert. We couldn't decide between the Bananas Foster and the brownie with ice cream. Adrianna told us she had an idea and would take care of it. She came back with both desserts on the house! We were completely surprised. They were both so good that I honestly couldn't decide which one I liked better, so I'm glad we got to try both! The manager also stopped by to check on us, which was another nice touch. What really stood out was how special they made us feel. It was just an ordinary Saturday date night for us, but from the champagne when we arrived to the service and surprise desserts, they turned it into something memorable. Excellent food, drinks, atmosphere, and service. We will absolutely be back!

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    Our signature Hope Diamond Cocktail, featuring Grey Goose vodka, butterfly tea and a purple diamond ice cube

    Eddie V's Prime Seafood - Our signature Bananas Foster is flambéed tableside and served with butter pecan ice cream.

    Our signature Bananas Foster is flambéed tableside and served with butter pecan ice cream.

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    Mystic Lobster Roll Company

    Mystic Lobster Roll Company

    4.2(189 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Went a few times to this place when it was called Mystic. They had some soup that I liked it's why…read moreI went. The soup stopped. You walk inside and the smell of butter was extremely overwhelming. Had a few visits there was trying very hard to like it. Then I realized that I shouldn't be trying to like it. I found their lobster to be mushy...of questionable origin...probably previously frozen...and stopped going. Really no ambience it's just a plain small place I found m myself eating outside in the hot heat just to escape that smelling butter smell. There's other places much better than that place. I'd rather drive to Fort Lauderdale and get one from Kelly's Landing....the real deal. No comparison. The best in Florida.

    Older lady that worked there I asked about which was the best, She said since I was complaining…read moreabout price, I should get the cheapest one, even though I was asking about which was the best food quality.. It used to be $20 now it's 30 and they downsized it so it's only a bite of lobster for 30 bucks not worth it. Paid $80 total and I'm still hungry. I also called the manager Tom and his voicemail is full and he didn't answer the phone Very disappointed will never come back here. They are really trying to cheat Boca people here. Took girl on a date here and we are both still hungry. Very bad value. I'm pissed never coming here again!!

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    Mystic Lobster Roll Company - 06/17/21. Lobster on a bed of greens. Very yummy. Came with a pickle and coke slaw.

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    06/17/21. Lobster on a bed of greens. Very yummy. Came with a pickle and coke slaw.

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