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    J. Alexander's

    4.1 (124 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Steve A.

    This was our first time here. I was a bit skeptical because it seemed a bit more "high end l than I was in the mood for this night. So to be transparent, I went in a bit uncertain and maybe a little guarded. That all melted away into a great overall experience. *Ambience: The ambience is excellent, it feels upscale yet relaxed and comfortable. It has an unmistakeable modern feel, very clean, open, not too loud but good energy, high ceilings and spacious. It was genuinely comforting that it's new and clean and modern and open feeling, but our booth felt private at the same time, with open sweeping, unobstructed views inside including the bar and kitchen with big windows letting in just enough light and a view of outside. *Service: the service was outstanding. Started with our waiter's assistant who greeted us promptly, introduced herself, and was friendly and attentive - a little awkward, like it's her first restaurant job, but she was well trained and had a great attitude. Our sever was awesome and I forgot his name. He was super genuine and attentive. The manager stopped over to check in and couldn't have been more genuine. Everyone was friendly, attentive and caring, it was great. *Food: We both ordered a mixed drink, she got the 21 Manhattan and I ordered the Doppelgänger. Both were surprisingly large, and were truly excellent, we were shocked with how good and big they were. They brought the remainder of the Manhattan from the shaker and it was almost another full drink. Drinks were a really nice surprise. For food we started by ordering a side of roasted Brussel Sprouts as an app - sides here are almost all ala carte. The Brussels weren't great initially, nice char but very bland. We asked for balsamic vinegar and they happily brought a bottle along with a bottle of olive oil, we added both and they were much better. My wife ordered the trout. I'm not a huge fish guy, but this was incredibly good! Excellent coating, moist, steamy, and flavorful, but not "fishy", fish and came with amazing rice and stellar coleslaw, seriously both sides were 5 stars. Her whole meal was excellent! I ordered the large cut of prime rib which came with amazing g mashed potatoes, it was very big, cooked exactly as ordered and tasted great. It had less marbling than I like, so less steak flavor in the middle, but was very soft and adding creamy horseradish gave it the extra little kick it needed. Pretty delicious. *Value: for 2 incredible bar drinks, an appetizer and 2 large and excellent meals, with tax and tip, we were out the door for around $150. I'm pretty fiscally responsible and even I felt like this meal and experience were definitely worth it. 100%. *Overall: great service, very comfortable upscale but easy and comfortable ambience, excellent food and drinks, at a strong value. I highly recommend J. Alexander's and I look forward to returning soon.

    Pear martini
    Melissa R.

    Went to J. Alexander's and loved it! The restaurant has a nice upscale vibe that feels like you're dining in Scottsdale. The bartenders were super friendly, the drinks were delicious and my favorite was the pear martini. The sushi was also really good. Bonus that it's close to home because we'll definitely be back!

    poke
    Maya J.

    Sooo awkward when they opened the door for me because I wasn't expecting it. I had easter dinner here with my family (I'm the child). the poke bowl was so massive I made dinner out of it. The waitstaff is excellent!

    Crystal R.

    Yummy!! The mocktail was good, I kinda thought I tasted some alcohol haha placebo affect! I would come back It's like an entry level fine dining

    Angel A.

    So grateful for one of my favorite restaurants from the South! My Maui Steak as just as good as I remember. I sat at the bar for sushi, cocktails, and a great steak! The complimentary popcorn given is spicy and flavorful. The sushi was fresh and appetizing. And my steak definitely set the bar high! The vibes here, the customer service, and the staff were absolutely perfect!

    French Dip
    Tayler A.

    Amazing dinner spot! We got the french dip and chicken sandwich and the bread was fluffy while the meat was tender. The staff was friendly and attentive we also enjoyed the candle light ambiance. Will definitely be back.

    Steak and Fries  A little chewy but very flavorful
    Melissa T.

    The food was cooked to order and flavorful. The cuts of meat were delicious and the mashed potatoes were amazing. We tried to make a reservation for 3 but they only had 8:45p available, when we changed it to two, 8:00pm was available but we were sat at a 4 top, so not sure why we couldn't make the reservation for 3 at 8:00pm. There isn't a bread offered when you sit down and there isn't any ice in the water and very little ice in anything else.

    Violeta H.

    We popped in for late lunch for my birthday week in January-this being my last birthday meal for January. I had the crispy chicken salad with ranch on the side and an Ice tea. My friend ordered prime rib and it came out cooked to order. It's not something I'd order but I can see why folks like prime rib. My salad was fresh with a good amount of chicken. The food and service was nice and I'd probably return. We went earlier in day so it was quiet and relaxed.

    Maui steak and 12oz prime rib, both with mashed potatoes
    Veronica C.

    Food was delicious, potato serving was large. IMO a little less potatoes and add a green vegetable. Service was very good, wait staff was courteous and professional. Ambiance was nice. Dessert was delicious, wish they had creme brulee on the menu, the upscale feeling of the space called for it, the key lime pie was very good. We'd go back, happy hour is calling

    Josh W.

    J. Alexander's on Ray Rd absolutely nailed it. We started with the fried calamari, and it was perfectly crispy with a light, flavorful coating that kept me coming back for more--exactly how calamari should be. The steak and fries were spot on: the steak cooked to perfection, crispy shoestring fries, and the béarnaise sauce was fantastic and really tied the whole dish together. Every bite felt indulgent in the best way. Add in the great ambiance and this place is a clear winner. Warm, polished, and ideal for a date night or special evening out. We'll definitely be back.

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    John I.

    We came back the following week to try some other things . I had the Chinese Chicken Salad. My wife and daughter got the Potato soup which they loved . They may have had a cocktail (or two) at lunch as well....

    Prime rib
    Kelley C.

    Overall pretty good restaurant! Food was delicious and their prime rib and NY strip was very flavorful. The server was sweet but it did take 15 minutes for them to finally take our order for drinks and food. The place was very nice and decor was pretty especially the bar.

    Crab Cake Dinner
    Omari D.

    We had high expectations coming in for dinner, especially with it being highlighted as an upscale casual spot. We made reservations via Resy. We did arrive a bit early, but from the initial interaction with the host(s), the tone and experience fell off. When we were seated, it ended up being a table that had been openly available the entire time we were waiting, as it had a table card with the guest and party size. That made it odd, given our extended wait. Once we got seated, the experience didn't improve. Our server wasn't attentive, and basic things like water, silverware, and guidance on menu choices took longer than expected. When asking about the food, the responses were vague and not very helpful. I did feel like the menu was a bit limited. We ordered the Calamari to start. For my main, I chose the ribs w/broccoli (instead of fries) and the 'not so ordinary mac & cheese) and my friend ordered the crab cake special. Unfortunately, the ribs were underwhelming and lacked a standout flavor. They honestly reminded me of something from a national chain that is good, but doesn't label themself as upscale. The mac & cheese was the highlight and why 2 stars. It was good, rich, but good. The bar side of the restaurant with the TVs is actually very nice, and I could see it being a good spot as a meetup with a friend or even a business associate to grab a drink. As a dinner experience, it fell short of expectations. Even on the way out, I tried to make eye contact to say thank you and felt overlooked. For a restaurant that promotes itself as focusing on quality food, attentive service, and consistent experiences, this visit missed the mark on all 3. It just wasn't the dining experience I was expecting, especially given the concept and price point that we spent.

    Steak Maui and the NY strip with a side of broccoli, smashed potatoes, an Mac-n-cheese! All divine!

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    No dress code. I would say, business casual.

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