Food and service was good but the "sauce" on the steak was too sweet, not my favorite

Best meal I have had in over a year. We had the ribs, chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, the spinach artichoke dip app and carrot cake for dessert. Every single thing was excellent and the carrot cake was the best I've ever had. The service was not the best we've had, but every person has an off day. Our waitress just seemed very distracted. The prices are higher than some but definitely worth it. The atmosphere is also really nice and relaxing. If you've never been to a J.Alexander's I definitely recommend it. Definitely get the spinach artichoke dip and carrot cake! read more

Food was so so so delicious and the service was great. This place is is a gem. The waiter was very attentive and the ambiance was pleasant. read more

J. Alexander's - Mr. Jack's Crispy Chicken - New American Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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Food is amazing from the chicken fingers to the Maui steak !! Delicious. Can't go wrong with J. Alexander's perfect for date night or grabbing food after church/work. The bar ambiance is great! Also the drinks are top tier!! read more

For various events lately, I've been here a couple of times within the last few months. Each time, I was very pleased with table service, our waiter or waitress, the timing of food delivery, and great tasting food. My plans for the next visit is to try the amazing steak everyone speaks so highly of; I'm not really a steak person but it looked so delicious, so I still have to explore that lol. I love you can see the kitchen/ chef working to prepare meals too, always nice to have that visual if seated close enough. Plus their dessert menu changes so it's like the surprise of the day deal! read more

J. Alexander's - Chocolate cake - New American Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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Booked J.Alexander's on 15January2025 for 5 so that we could celebrate my sister and my birthday. On 24January2025 received a call saying that the i restaurant was overbooked and my reservation had been canceled. This was very disheartening being that it's THE DAY BEFORE.! Booo read more

Food, service, and ambiance was excellent. The wood fired pizzas are always on point. Will come again

The food is always amazing. However, I order from them through door dash when I travel in that area. Every single time they never include utensils! Even when you ask specifically to include the utensils. read more

I still call this restaurant J's since we have been patrons for years. I have tried just about ever on the menu. All the salads are fabulous the burgers ,ribs, prime rib and ahi tuna salad. We probably go twice a week. Very convenient location and for us it's like going to "Cheers. We also love all the servers. My bartender Bree is the absolute best especially since I am stuck on her jalapeño margaritas. Just a comfortable and delicious visit each and every time!! read more

J. Alexander's - Prime rib and baked potato with everything - New American Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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We have eaten here for years but the service and food has really gone downhill. Our empties sat on the table for a very long time, had to send steak back, and our server barely said five words to us. I ordered a cocktail before dinner, and did not get it till after we had received our entrées!! The experience did NOT match the price of our check in any way. Probably will not come back, and it was supposed to be a low key anniversary dinner. We told them it was our anniversary & nobody cared lol read more

J. Alexander's - Sat like this for 20+ minutes - New American Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

The food and service was excellent. The chicken meal I had was delicious. We will return

I loved the food and service at this resturant! Our server Casey, was the best! The food was delicious and colorful! The prices were moderate! My Bloody Mary was exceptional! It had a nice "punch" that was just right for lunch! If you are ever o. Hoover Alabama or in Birmingham go by! You will not be disappointed'! The manager and his receptionists are the Bomb! They are young good looking, professional and innovative! read more

Service was quick. We had a reservation but arrived early and got seated right away. Food was delicious. I had the rotisserie chicken and it was the best rotisserie chicken I've ever tasted. Our waitress Melissa was very attentive. read more

J. Alexander's - Rotisserie chicken and smashed potatoes. Perfection - New American Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

If you're a steak, burger, and cocktail person, this is the place to. Friendly service. A spacious ambiance. This is the type of place you'd like to show off to and bring your parents to eat at. read more

Went to lunch with several team members. I enjoyed lunch and so did everyone else. The Nashville hot was spicy and made me cough a little but it was good. Enjoyed the warm desserts too. read more

I had dinner here last night with my grandson and granddaughter. It was the birthday eve of my grandson. We had dinner last year here to celebrate his birthday and our waitress remembered us. Our dinner was excellent as usual my granddaughter and I had a filet of beef with broccoli and the orzo and wild rice salad. there is nothing like a good cut of beef properly prepared. My grandson had the steak and fries. He said it was delicious and we all had one of his fries because there is a huge mound of them. Our waitress was the best, she checked on us, but did not intrude. She brought my grandson, a complementary piece of carrot cake with a candle stuck in it. I think maybe this should be an annual tradition because we all loved it. I recommend a reservation. They were extremely busy, but you didn't know it after you were seated because the waitstaff is excellent. read more

BEST FOOD ANYWHERE!! Prime filet Not so ordinary Mac and cheese Loaded baked potato Great drinks Fantastic classy service read more

I'd give it a ZERO if I could. I know during these hard times...things are more expensive BUT...$28 for the plate of food. $7 for the salad!!! And $10.50 FOR A FLIPPING SHOT OF CEOWN!!!! You've GOT to be kidding me! It's good food BUT MY GOD...$61.00 SIXTY ONE DOLLARS...FOR ONE PERSON...FOR DINNER! I WILL NOT BE Back. Period. And you guys...I'm from an area of the country where seafood runs rampant...FRESH. DAILY! And I NEVER. NEVER. Pay this price for one flippant meal. WHAT A FLIPPANT RIP OF read more

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Food, service and ambience all bottles without question. These folks know how to take care of you and treat you well..

I met a friend here for dinner. There was a 45 minute wait. We waited. I am not a big fan of the menu as there are not a lot of options on the menu that appeal to me. I do not eat steak. I do not eat pork. I do not like big chicken but ended up ordering the rotisserie chicken with nyo mac& cheese plus glass of Riesling. I enjoyed the Mac & cheese; it was okay. I loved the Riesling. I did enjoy the service.The service is always excellent. The staff always friendly. The wine always good. The lighting is low so if you have poor vision take a flashlight. It's good lighting for romantic vibes. I'm always willing to accompany people for dinner here but this is a place I never choose on my own. read more

J. Alexander's - New American Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

I went to J. Alexander's for the first time with a group of my co-workers on yesterday and I was not overly impressed to be honest. There were several things that kind of bothered me. When my co-worker called to set up our lunch reservation, she told them it would be a group of about 13-16. They did not mention that everyone would not be at the same table. Our group was split up between three tables, which I did not like because we all were not able to converse together like we expected. About 10 of us arrived together, but the hostess acted like she didn't want to seat us until more arrived. She did go ahead and do it, but I didn't understand her hesitation. The lighting was too dark for lunch, in my opinion and it was uncomfortably humid in the restaurant. I'm normally cold, but it was warm and there was a smell in the restaurant that several of us noticed. The best way to describe it would be stale. Now, the veggie burger I had was delicious, but I did not like the macaroni and cheese. I know it's suppose to be really good, but I did not care for it. Sometimes, simple recipes are really the best. The loaded baked potato my co-worker has looked really good though. All in all, I guess because of the hype surrounding this restaurant, I expected more. I may return for dinner with my husband and give them another chance to wow me. read more

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We made a reservation for six for my sister's birthday and really enjoyed ourselves. While the table we sat at was quite small for our party, it was nice and quaint. I loved the candle in the center of the table. The service - Our waiter was very sweet. I had my wisdom teeth removed recently and she helped me choose items that were soft enough for me to eat. She even let me try the soup of the day prior to ordering to see if I could eat it. The food - I ended up just getting a huge plate of the smashed potatoes and they were amazing: covered in butter, hot, with melty cheese. Everyone else mostly enjoyed their food. The steak looked tender and cooked perfectly. I tried the Mac and didn't enjoy the flavor as much as I thought I would. They don't use traditional cheeses in it so beware. I also had a small bite of the chicken and it was juicy. Everything came out hot and relatively quickly. Overall I would definitely come back for the food, service, and atmosphere. While it's a bit pricey, it's worth it for the quality. read more

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Great ambiance and food. However the croutons are awful. Super salty. Service is always good, quick, & attentive read more

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Pleasant dining experience. Restaurant was clean. Social distancing enforced. Our waiter did a great job. He was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable of the menu. Food was ok. Not great but ok. The pork tenderloin has a Thai chili sauce that battles the grilled flavor of the tenderloin. I would order without or on the side. Loaded mash potatoes were good. read more

J. Alexander's - Pork tenderloin - New American Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Phenomenal food. My husband had the prime rib, I had the ahi tuna. Both were perfectly cooked. We actually sat at the bar so we didn't have to wait on a table, but the bartender was nice and the experience was great. I would probably recommend reservations, if you don't want to sit at the bar and want a table within a reasonable time. But that's how it is when the food is this good. Also, add a side order of Mac and cheese. It will not disappoint. Smoked salmon dip was the special and we ordered that as well. I recommend the Sparkling Paloma drink. Very light and refreshing. read more

The grilled salmon with the orzo & wild rice is mouthwatering. Finish the meal with the perfect carrot cake and a cup of black coffee. Makes me hungry just thinking about it. read more

We haven't been to Redlands for a couple of years so yesterday we decided to give it a try. Hubby ordered the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and broccoli and said it was delicious. I ordered the Southern chicken salad WITHOUT the chicken and a couple other ingredients. I didn't ask if they would reduce the cost because I was only getting the base salad instead of the salad with meat...I just "assumed" the price would be reduced. I get base salads at Firebird's all the time, and they reduce the price because I get it without meat. Well, when the check came, I was surprised to see the price had not been reduced to take into account I did not order meat with the salad. My salad was good, but not for the price of a salad with meat. I suppose most people go there fore mixed drinks and wine, but we are beer drinkers. They don't have a good selection of beers, and they don't give you a list...you have to depend on the servers to remember the names of the beers they have. Our server was great...his name is Tyler, and he was very informative on anything I asked him. Overall food was good, service was great, but my two issues were with not having a beer list and being overcharged for a salad. read more

I ordered an Alex's Salad with no tomatoes and no cucumbers with dressing on the side. None of these instructions were followed. I notified the server who notified a manager. The manager did come to the table and ask if there was anything to do, but by that time I was eating the salad and picking out the cucumbers. There was no need to waste the food. The manager offered a free dessert but neither of us could eat a dessert, so I said "no" when asked by the server. I expected something to be done, either give us a dessert to go (without the server asking) or even take our beverages (soda and tea) off the order. Even though the salad was edible, the kitchen paid no attention to the special instructions and the manager could have taken something off the bill. To make matters worse, there was a screaming child seated behind us. This was not a pleasant experience. You don't see managers walking around like you used to. We have been eating here for a long time and management would always walk around asking how everything was going. This was pre-pandemic. Things are not the same post-pandemic. We have to drive across town to eat here so there is an additional time investment. read more

Food, service, and ambiance are all top notch. Prices have gone up since the pandemic, and they were not cheap to begin with. However, you get large portions. I love dining there! read more

The food is always really good. The atmosphere is nice and the service is always on point.

Food was amazing. Got the Cajun trout and macaroni and cheese along with a chicken Cesar salad. Everything was seasoned to perfection. Service was great and the decor was beautiful. read more

Great place! Wonderful meal and great atmosphere! Would definitely go again! Had a wonderful lunch!

First time at this restaurant. Waitress was very pushy to get us to order. Everything took a long time to get out and it wasn't that busy. Our drinks finally arrived and it was water down. This place is over priced, bad service and there are so many better places to go in Birmingham. read more

I visited here for a late lunch today. The restaurant wasn't busy so my party was seated promptly. The service was a little slow initially but the servers were friendly. Once our food orders were finally taken, the food came out fast. I enjoyed my meal. The food here is consistently good and today was no exception. read more

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We went here on Christmas Eve with my family. I was prepared for it to be busy but not this busy. We waited for what seemed an eternity and were finally seated after I asked the hostess how much longer. They quoted 30 mins but closed to an hour. But it was Christmas So I ordered the mr jacks crispy chicken .... I love these small stick fries they have. They remind me of those cans of potatoes sticks we ate as children. The chicken is super moist and crispy as well. The waitress was very nice and super happy considering she was working Christmas Eve. My daughter ordered the cheeseburger and it was huge ( they don't have a kids menu by the way so be prepared to spend 15$ on your 10 year old who will eat 2 bites and be full). Overall the food was good but a little overpriced for what it actually was. I do think the wait staff was doing a great job considering how busy it was. read more

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This review is more about the business practices of this restaurant. I worked here for almost a year, and there were several instances of servers, server assistants, hostesses, and bartenders walking out because of how poorly management treats the staff. There was an instance where, right after I began working there, a server who had worked there for 20 years was told to, "not worry about coming back," because she wanted to take 2 weeks off from work to go visit her dying father. Another time, a coworker got temporarily suspended for a week because she called out on a Saturday to watch her niece while her family attended her aunt's funeral. One time a person who was a hostess slipped and fell while walking from the parking lot to the door and fractured her spine. She was in such intense pain that she could barely stand, but she was required to work for another hour and a half until her replacement arrived because that was their priority. The straw that broke the camel's back for me was that Lilly, the administrator, was walking around telling the servers, server assistants, and cooks that management was planning to fire all of the hostesses because, "they're just not good enough." That type of behavior is highly inappropriate, especially for someone who has been given and administrative position. I ended up finishing that shift and never going back. The food is great, but the way they treat the staff who carry the entire business on their backs is just disgusting. read more

Have been going here about 15-20 years. Not what it used to be but still good food. Love the spinach artichoke dip. Nice and quiet usually.

Redlands is really good. I have a few favorites. The only sad thing is they changed the croissant recipe and it isn't the same since they rebranded read more

Very disappointed in entire experience. We have wanted to try this place for about a year now. Every time we go the wait is insane. Last night was no different an hour and a half for a table. We however decided we were waiting we really had high hopes for the place. When I got the text our table was finally ready I came from the parking lot into the store there were three people in line trying to get on a list, I waited patiently and when I got to the front the lady said your five minutes has passed we sat someone else in your seat.. ummm excuse me, literally was RIGHT HERE waiting for you to put the people in front of me in line on a list. She acted like she was doing me a huge favor and I was literally one minute over five minutes and they were all standing there no one was seating anyone. We got to a bar table and the server was so rude from the get go, he acted like it was a HUGE bother to him to even talk to us. It was really awkward and made for a terrible evening. He would disappear for 10-15 minutes at a time we would be without drinks, no chips for queso and when he came back finally queso was cold. Waited over an hour for our baked potatoes and steak/lobster and it was cold.. COLD.. why? Probably because our waiter let it sit there while he was hiding somewhere. We didn't complain and just ate our food and tried to leave. Couldn't find the waiter for another 10 minutes then asked for to go boxes so we could heat our food up at home. Another 10 minutes and the box and bill came. Paid and left vowing to never return. I seriously do NOT understand why the place is soooo packed the service was very very bad. Can't really say on the food cause it was not hot so it wasn't that good. Overall disappointed and down $200. read more

The food is always great. My favorite is the French dip sandwich. The Cesar salad is always fresh, too.