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    J. Alexander's

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

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    Loud
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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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

    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.

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    Good food, pleasant outdoor seating area, server was friendly and attentive. Would recommend for a casual meal or a special occasion

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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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    4.0(265 reviews)
    0.9 mi

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    It is a shame I haven't had a chance to drop a review for Gallaghers. It's a premo spot that we…read morehave stopped into a few times. I definitely prefer stopping into a place in the off hours, especially a spot that gets packed. I stopped in last weekend with my daughter as we wanted to kill some time before an appt we had. It wasn't busy at 1pm on a Saturday, but the bar seating was(which is the best spot in the restaurant). we snagged the last 2 spots at the bar. the sharply dressed bartenders(in a butcher shop clean aprons look) were quick to get our drinks and offer a menu. We have ordered some solid food and tasty apps here but this time was just for a chill beverage. I got a expresso martini which they made quickly and perfectly. she got a French 75 which they made like they made it 10 times a day(which they probably do). It is one of the best pop in spots or dinner in Boca. I'm often thinking for an excuse to stop in to this classy joint.

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    3.4(264 reviews)
    0.9 mi

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    4.6(401 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$$

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