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    J. Alexander's

    4.1 (350 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    J. ALEXANDER'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Jennifer M.

    Good but I don't understand the hype. We had a party of 4 and eveyone loved their food, but I thought it was good but not great. I liked my chicken piccata but didn't enjoy my side items. I ordered the Couscous and mashed potatoes. I will say the Desserts were "lights out" the key lime pie was fantastic!! My friend ordered the chocolate cake and she loved it!

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    Inza F.

    My recent dinner at J. Alexander's at Hamilton Place was nothing short of exceptional. We had a reservation for a party of 8 at 7PM and were seated immediately -- a great start to a fantastic evening. Let me just say this: Shane, our waiter, was the true highlight of the night. From the moment we sat down to the very last bite, he delivered impeccable service with genuine warmth and personality. He made everyone feel welcomed, relaxed, and well taken care of -- truly above and beyond. The ambiance of the restaurant exudes quiet luxury -- stylish, upscale, and perfect for both special occasions and elevated dinners out. I ordered the Steak Maui with smashed potatoes and a side Caesar salad -- absolute perfection. Others in our group tried the roasted chicken, NYO mac & cheese, and ribs with fries, and every single plate was a hit. The flavors were rich, bold, and expertly seasoned. Drink selections? 10/10. Not a single miss. And because it was the first visit for everyone except me, Shane surprised the table with complimentary desserts to share -- a kind and unforgettable gesture that left all of us smiling. If you're looking for great food, an elegant vibe, and standout service, this is it. Ask for Shane -- you won't regret it!

    Steak Maui  mashe potatos , brussel sprouts, orzo rice
    Karin W.

    We Love this place !! The service and ambiance here is amazing every single time. We normally stick with the steak Maui, mashed potatoes, and a side of orzo rice -- it's our go-to and it's consistently great. I switched it up this visit and tried the Brussels sprouts as well , and they were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

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    Tracy M.

    Popped in to J's this afternoon for a quick cocktail. The bartender behind the bar clearly ignored us. Two ladies came in thru the bar door sat down & was presented with menus immediately. At this point my husband and I had already been sitting for 5-7 min. I know J's can get busy on a Sunday afternoon after church however this clearly was not the issue. We had a drinks , paid the check & , left. Just dissappointed as he clearly saw us sitting. Too many other restaurants to frequent if service cannot be provided. Will still visit again just a bummer.

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    Jenn W.

    J.Alexander's is one of my all time faves. We lived in Chattanooga for over a decade, and when in the area now, we always make a point to visit! My go-to order is the grilled salmon (it's amazing) with the orzo & wild rice. Their house salad is one of the best around! My daughter ordered a grilled chicken Caesar salad, along with a side of fries. Desserts are also excellent. My favorite is their key lime pie. Service is always stellar, and I've never had a bad experience here!

    John H.

    We went here for my aunts 72nd birthday. She goes to this restaurant in Boca ( a lot) and she figured since she could not find a fancy Italian restaurant, she wouldn't go to her second choice. I had the ribs which were meh at best. The ceaser salad was meh at best as well. Not somewhere I'd go back to personally

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    Robert G.

    Jordan was A great server our table didn't have to stop and asked for him he was so attentive checked in on us often. Food we amazing think I was the only person at the table who finished the entire plate 4 others had to take away boxes. Ambiance was higher end feel. Shout out to the lemon drop, Blanton whiskey and Chattanooga whiskey at the bar.

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    Scott W. was a great server. We enjoyed our late-to-the-party meal. The lighting and music combo was magnificent.

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    Food was not that good . Service was ok. Price was terrible. Restaurant was pretty clean .Overall four out of ten would not recommend

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    We have enjoyed several visits. The service food and drinks are very good. We particularly enjoyed Eliana as our waitress.

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    Food and service is always great! Amazing atmosphere, just add yourself to the reservation list.

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    The steak was very good as well as the service. I will absolutely go back when I'm in Chattanooga.

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    What is the appropriate dress to wear at J. Alexander's?

    This is a place you want to dress better than shorts and very casual. I wouldn't go unless I dressed better than that. Thought came to mind, do and be like you have some class. Not being ughly or snooty. Enjoy my meals every time.

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    Local Goat

    Local Goat

    4.0
    (318 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    I ate there a few weeks ago and am just now getting around to this review. I went with 3 friends…read moreand was able to be seated immediately upon arrival on a Friday on the patio. Taylor was our server and she was PHENOMENAL. from making us feel welcome to making us never want to leave, she had the best personality. She was prompt and checked on us many times to ensure we were enjoying our time. We ordered a couple cocktails, the blackberry mule (something like that haha) was great. I had 2! for dinner we had the spinach dip and steak nachos from the appetizer sections. The balsamic glaze on the nachos was my favorite part, just the right amount of tangy with savory. Will absolutely be coming back for those again! This is a beautiful restaurant, from the entrance to the clean and neat bathrooms. Will 100% be back.

    You walk in, and before you can even get your bearings, somebody's already pointing you toward a…read moretable like they've been expecting you all day. That's a good start. Now, the place had more noise than a family reunion after someone mentions politics--two teenage softball teams carrying on, laughing, living large. Hard to fault that. Better than silence so thick you can hear your own regrets. Food showed up quick, which is about all you can ask when you're hungry enough to consider eating the menu. And it was good--honest good. Not "tell your mama about it" good, but solid, dependable, "yep, I'd order that again" good. Prices didn't make you feel like you'd just financed somebody's boat, either. Beer was cold--like it ought to be, like it better be--and the waitress understood to be there exactly when we needed her and vanishing when we didn't. That's an art form. Now the atmosphere... well, it had all the charm of a place that once had big decorating plans and then decided, "Eh, this'll do." A little on the bare side. Felt like a Friday night that never quite got dressed up. But I'll tell you this--I'd go back. And that, right there, is about the highest praise you can give a place without writing a love letter to the chef.

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    Blue Moose Burgers & Wings

    Blue Moose Burgers & Wings

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    My niece and nephew are in town and they love visiting this restaurant in Pigeon Forge. So we did a…read morepick up order tonight. Since we each wanted 8 wings, I ordered a platter (wild ranch, peach hot honey, and Italian garlic) to save $$ plus apps (fried mushrooms, fries with bacon and cheese, and bacon cheeseburger sticks). Everyone enjoyed their meal! We all especially enjoyed the peach hot honey wings! Definitely a get again!

    In town for a quick visit and remembered how good the food was the last time. Not so much on this…read morevisit. I ordered the Philly wrap and my husband ordered the Philly sandwich. They were both just super bland. No flavor at all. Mine had mushy tomatoes on it. His had nothing but meat & cheese. No mayo. No lettuce. Both of our fries were cold so we told a server walking by. She asked us to remove our sandwiches from the basket and she would get us more fries. Then she said she would just bring us more fries. She brought out fries a few minutes later that were as cold as the first ones. We just didn't eat them. We also placed an order to take to the hospital for friends. They only got half of the 2 item order correct. I gave 2 stars and reduced it to 1 after we waited an additional 20 minutes after writing the review and getting the wrong to go order. No apologies just an excuse that the kitchen had an issue.

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    Catch all the games or just chill with friends et al
    Catch all the games or just chill with friends et al
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    Blue Moose Burgers & Wings

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    Lakeshore Grille

    Lakeshore Grille

    4.2
    (135 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    One of the most underrated restaurants in town. Great place for dinner with specials each week…read more Some great burgers that are a staple in the menu each week along with a weekly creation from the chef. You can see the French cuisine influence across the menu. Some of the best sauces I have experienced in Chattanooga. Now Sunday brunch is one of the best in town. The jalapeño gravy is beyond addictive. Specials each Sunday and today it just happened to be breakfast nachos. See attached pic. Of course I added the jalapeño gravy as well. Service and ambiance overlooking the lake and the dam is hard to beat. Ask for Sydney or Morgan for great service.

    The view is still awesome and we continue to bring visiting family here but we no longer go for the…read morefood. The service has sadly been lacking lately. Today, we literally had a small ant crawling on a toast which we quickly pointed out to the waitress after she set the food down- and she removed the toast from the table. They did remove the $3 for the order of toast - but ew and they might be challenged with kitchen cleanliness now perhaps. The weird last point is that our bill was $89 - we gave the waitress $120 in cash and asked for $10 in return (equating to a 23% tip but giving her easy math and quick cash-out). She brought back $9. We didn't say anything of course. Will we return soon? Probably not honestly.

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    Outdoor dog, friendly covered patio with Lakeview
    Outdoor dog, friendly covered patio with Lakeview
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    Mussels at the Grill!
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    J. Alexander's - steak - Updated August 2026

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