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    J. Alexander's

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

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    J. ALEXANDER'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    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.

    Grilled salmon with orzo
    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.

    Crispy Shrimp Taco with rice and black beans

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    2 years ago

    Order the prime rib and carrot cake. Neither will disappoint! Service was great, too!

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    3 years ago

    Great food, great service... trySteak Maui is a little pricey but well worth it!! P.s. try the chocolate cake..so delicious!

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    2 years ago

    Delicious food. Nice atmosphere and always good service. I highly recommend the warm carrot cake for dessert!

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    3 years ago

    The food is always on point as is the service. Great bar staff who always take good care of you even when it is super busy.

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    Really had an amazing evening here the Hawaiian ribeye and prime rib with second to none it was fantastic highly highly highly recommend

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    3 years ago

    This place Great food and excellent service. I will definitely be revisiting for meals in the future.

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    2 years ago

    Got food poisoning ,i believe it was the coleslaw.. dining tip.. don't ever order cold vegetables.. salad, coleslaw, cold greens,etc...

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    3 years ago

    Tasty food, clean restaurant. Friendly staff. Good restaurant for date night. Nice location but gets really congested during holiday season.

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    The Salon was to die for. I wish I had one of these restaurants close to me. The fired Zucchini was crisp

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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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    Crab, sausage, corn, eggs and garlic potatoes Crab Snack
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    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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