J. Alexander&#x27;s

Did they rebrand from Merus to J. Alexander?

Yes

Is there outdoor space for kids?

No outdoor seating or area of any kind.

Is there a happy hour?

No, there's no happy hour.

Does restaurants take reservations?

Yes, you can either call or make a reservation through the website at https://merusgrill.com/

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Birdies Cafe & Bar

3.2(22 reviews)

0.4 mi•Galleria/Uptown

For a hotel restaurant, the food is honestly very solid to the point where it may not be worth…read moreventuring out to eat! On weekends, they have a breakfast buffet, but I'm not really a fan of buffets (why am I subsidizing big eaters) and stuck with the a la carte menu. The Bacon & Egg sandwich is a pretty big and was tasty, with the chipotle aioli being a nice touch. The Chicken & Waffles is solid too, with the crispy chicken being the star! Great batter, which a nice touch of spice, and not at all dry. For lunch, I thought the Blackened Redfish on grits was very satisfying. I also recommend their Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which I asked for spicy. Very satisfying! It comes with a side and I chose Caesar Salad. I also had their Roasted Tomato Soup and was a big fan of the garlic chips garnish. Their Roasted Marble Potatoes are fine, if a bit mid. Their Charred Broccolini is worth getting.

The bartender was efficient but lacked the personality of most bartenders, and he's Old Fashion did…read morenot have the advertised large ice cube, no cherry, and was not made well. The bar was nice, but I did not care for oversized TVs in such a small space. The Tx Caviar was not well seasoned; we would not order it again. The Roasted Tomato Soup was thicker than my taste. It was better with the homemade croutons from my husband's Caesar Salad. He added Blackened Red Snapper to the salad that was lightly seasoned and overcooked.

Kids French toast with fruit

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8 oz filter mignon

Credence

4.4(255 reviews)

4.8 mi•Memorial

Family-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

Food, service, ambiance, and management are all 10 out of 10! Best experience I've had in sometime…read morewhen fine dining.

The service was wonderful from the moment we entered the door to leaving.... We were treated like…read moreroyalty! The food was delicious and the ambiance was cozy and elegant... I can't wait to dine there again.

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KP’s Kitchen

4.6(316 reviews)

2.9 mi•Memorial

Wow. Came back again the last weekend of Houston Rodeo and the food and service was over the top!…read more Definitely on my regular rotation when in Houston!

I visited this establishment during their happy hour as I wanted to taste some of their appetizers…read more I went in excited and optimistic. I was greeted and well served so shout out to their staff members who were very pleasant. I received phenomenal service where everything was brought to me in a fashionably and timely manner. It was a very soothing experience in the music selection was wonderful as well. I overly enjoyed listening to the tunes while I ate. I would've loved to have sat outside, but it was cold that day. Nonetheless, the only reason for a four star was because I wasn't really WOW'd by the food. The deviled eggs were OK, but I felt as if they had a tougher texture. Along with the chips being a little bit overly greased (quite a bit of oil was still sitting in top of them). The meatball was just OK as well. Now I will say the wine was refreshing! I just wasn't really amazed by the food quality. I would still return to try some of their wines.

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Off menu ribeye steak cooked to perfection

JOEY Uptown

4.4(1.7k reviews)

1.1 mi•Galleria/Uptown

This is a beautiful location. The women who greeted us were so warm and friendly. Yuno was one of…read morethem and she sat us at a great table near the window. Lily was our server and was very attentive. We tried a dish for the first time, the steak and ravioli and this one let us down. It did not live up the hype. We ordered the steak medium and it came back well done. The shrimp were frozen shrimp and the ravioli also tasted like it was a frozen dish. They also gave us a complimentary dessert to welcome us to the city which was so good and such a sweet gesture!

Service was great as usual, delicious food as usual! Went…read morefor a work lunch and ordered their Chicken Parmesan always 10/10 and tried their Lobster spaghetti it was super good! Portions can be shareable. Classy spacious restaurant. I've come back several times and will continue to.

Interior

Szechuan Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Old Fashioned and Espresso Martini

Adair Kitchen

3.8(1.1k reviews)

0.6 mi•Galleria/Uptown

With the same owners of Skeeters Mesquite Grill and Los Tios, you can expect a certain level of…read moreelevated dining. We live in the area and passed by this spot so many times without even knowing The exterior is appealing and eye catching. The whole section of restaurants has a trendy and family friendly vibe. It would be the perfect spot to enjoy some outdoor bites and libations if not for the insufferable weather we have most of the year, but luckily, the interior is just as lovely. It's immaculate, well decorated, and deceptively spacious. There's plenty of booths, tables, and there's even a fully stocked bar and takeaway area The menu offers a variety of delicacies from a french dip, to pecan crusted chicken, to enchiladas. They have lovely handcrafted cocktails to choose from - some classic cocktails and some signature concoctions Everything tasted and looked great. The pecan chicken was more sweet than I expected, but still good. All of the sides were great. The cocktails looked great and tasted good. I did order one cocktail that gave ingredients but mentioned a "thick pink juice" that is made in-house, and upon my initial taste I soon discovered they meant beet juice. It wasn't bad, just unexpected and a little overpowering Our sever was good. Our orders came out quickly and without any issues. We did have to wait a while for top-offs on water. Also, as I was taking photos of the food our server was behind me and I apologized and they said "phone eats first," and I hope that was only meant in jest and not throwing shade lol Some tips: These plates aren't the most shareable, but if in a group I would consider ordering a variety of entrees and sides and trying each others meals If you're feeling something sweet after your meal, consider walking next door to Milk + Sugar. They're one of my favorite West Houston ice cream parlors Cheers!!

I absolutely love this place!!! I drive a distance, but I…read moredon't care, it's so worth it. Everyone is wanting to serve you with excellence. I swear you get spoiled here by every person from the front where you place your order, to the waiter/waitress, to the server bringing out the drink and food, to the bus boy picking up. I highly suggest you eat here. The ambiance is busy with chit chat going around. I am sure there might be music in the back ground. If they had a little brunch live playing group. It would be full. The food is yummy.

Juices

Oats

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Duchess

4.1(96 reviews)

0.1 mi•Galleria/Uptown

me & the Yelp crew step inside for a spell after our Gathering at the rustic for the celebration of…read moreScorpio born days, I enjoyed the lavender drink. Thanks for my sweet, dearest friend Keandra. Duchess is a well dim lit decor, locate in uptown with friendly crew members. I love the archways on the booth seatings, very classical. I definitely would like to come back and try to brunch

This is a restaurant that's definitely more for the aesthetics rather than the food. Came here to…read morecelebrate a birthday, and it was perfect for the ambiance and aesthetic. It's located in Uptown Park, so parking is plentiful! It wasn't too busy when we came during brunch time too. While it was nice to have a celebration here, I wouldn't come back because the food did not stand out to me or seem worth the price point to me.

Royal Refresher

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Royal Refresher

Balboa Surf Club

4.4(212 reviews)

0.5 mi•Galleria/Uptown

•$$$

Wow this place really blew me away. It's a near perfect spot for a business lunch or dinner (or if…read moreyou're willing to splurge with your own money for a good meal or a hot date). I wasn't sure what to expect based on the name of the restaurant, but essentially their seafood options are spectacular. And it feels like an exclusive club because the decor and service are both very much high class and special. We tried the coconut shrimp as the appetizer and really liked it. It was lightly fried and the shrimp was cooked to perfection - not under and not over. I would highly recommend this one to start. Loved it. If you're looking for a fair-priced meal, they have lots of salad and sandwich options. I tried the salmon poke bowl and it was so delicious. The fish was extremely fresh, and all the flavors blended together really well. It was like a healthy party in my mouth. It was great decision. You wanna splurge a bit and live large like YOLO? You gotta get the crab cake. Now, how good can a crab cake be? Well, if you're paying close to $50 for one crab cake, you better believe it's gonna be freaking awesome. And alas, it was. Best crab cake I've ever had in my life, no joke. And I've tried a lot of crab cakes in my many decades of dining out. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant and will be coming back many times. Enjoy! Quick note on parking - plenty of parking in a huge lot shared by many businesses such as Kenny and Ziggy's. Only annoying part is several sections of the lot are designated for specific businesses, so just look for the signs and be willing to park a little bit further away towards Taco Deli and Bluestone.

Magnificent! I'm sad that it took me so long to find this restaurant! For starters, everything…read moreabout this restaurant is high end and gorgeous and the attention to detail is impressive. The entrance is beautiful and the staff was very welcoming and friendly. We had a reservation and were seated promptly, but I noticed the restaurant filling quickly around noon so you should definitely make a reservation. Our server was upbeat and knowledgeable and gave us his recommendations which I greatly appreciated. The coconut shrimp batter was tasty and crispy and the shrimp was perfectly fried. I ordered the crab cake based on my yelp research and the servers recommendation. The crab cake was the best one I've ever had. The amount of crab was generous and the seasoning was outstanding. The freshness and quality was very obvious and it was served with crispy fries that was an outstanding pairing. My diagnosis: gorgeous restaurant with outstanding seafood; the crab cake is a must order!

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Flower Child

4.3(644 reviews)

0.1 mi•Galleria/Uptown

Healthy dining

Gluten-free friendly

Flower Child is a loverly QSR concept that offers healthy Mediterranean-like food. Its spacious and…read morevibrant welcoming atmostphere makes it perfect for both casual lunches and relaxed dinners. The open layout provides plenty of room to dine comfortably without feeling crowded. There's also have tables outside in case you have fur babies with you and service is very friendly and attentive. The menu has an impressive variety of fresh vegetarian and vegan options. Although limited, they also offer wine and a few desserts like cookies and brownies. My go-to bowl is the Mother Earth bowl. By the drink area, there's complimentary hot sauces. My favorite is the habanero one. I can't do very spicy but the sauce is so good that I can't resist. I highly recommend Flower Child to anyone who is looking to eat healthier.

Stopped in for a quick healthy lunch meeting with a friend. Parking was easy and the location is in…read morethe heart of the busy Uptown Park area of the Galleria The food was delicious and came out hot and quick. There was plenty of seating and I'm so happy that their food is always consistent no matter what location you choose.

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Craft F&B

4.0(115 reviews)

0.2 mi•Galleria/Uptown

Craving for both pizza and burgers. This place hit the spot. We ordered the La Mexicana pizza and…read morebison burger. Definitely a must try. The place is casual but classy enough for a date night and catch a game on the screens. I can't wait to come back and try the other items.

My husband and I had date night at Craft and it didn't not disappoint. Shout out to the staff…read morespecifically the manager/bartenders, for exceptional service. I hate it dont remember there names. I made a reservation not knowing the available seating for a Friday night but to our surprise there was adequate sitting. We decided to sit at the bar instead which wasnt a problem. The manager/bartender diligently checked in with us to confirm the change and that our experience was enjoyable. We appreciated the staffs attentiveness and follow through during our visit. We ordered the wings, onion rings, and pizza... Everything was hot and tasty. We will definitely be back.

0.9 mi•Highland Village, Galleria/Uptown

Charcuterie & Cheese Board

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Brunch is now served Saturday & Sunday

Steak 48

4.4(2k reviews)

•$$$$

Went here with a party of 8 for my daughter's graduation…read more Appetizers * Chicken Fried Lobster - 10/10 * Deviled Eggs - 8/10 * Braised Pork Belly - 10/10 * Calamari & Shrimp - 9/10 Entrées * NY Strip - 9/10 * Ribeye - 10/10 * NY Strip with Peppercorn & Oscar - 20/10 * Lamb Chops - 10/10 Sides * Corn Brûlée - 10/10 * Brussels Sprouts - 10/10 * Creamed Spinach - 8/10 * Hasselback Potatoes - 9/10 * Crab & Shrimp Mac & Cheese - 10/10 Drinks * Lavender Lemon Velvet - 20/10 * French 75 - 10/10 * Lemon Drop Martini - 10/10 * Strawberry Lemon Drop - 10/10 Desserts * Gelato - 8/10 * Caramel Cake - 9/10 * Red Velvet Bread Pudding - 10/10 This was my second time coming here. The first time was unpleasant due to the hostess, so I was a little hesitant coming back. But this experience was amazing from start to finish. The energy was warm and positive, the food and drinks were excellent, and everything we ordered was delicious. My daughter chose this restaurant for her graduation, and it ended up being a beautiful celebration Definitely glad we gave it another try Our Waiter was Amazing

My partner treated me to Steak 48 for a birthday dinner and we had a very pleasant time. The…read moreservice was a clear standout. From the moment we walked in, they were welcoming and friendly, the server patiently explained their highlights and recommendations. It's clear the restaurant is very intentional about their food choices. The manager even wrote a personalized birthday card for me and gave us a follow up call the next day to check in on our experience which was very kind of them. In regards to the food, it was delicious but we didn't find it exceptional enough to justify the high price point. The meal started off with complimentary bread service that you could choose with sea salt or garlic parmesan topping. The bread was so fluffy, warm, and comforting. We ordered the Braised Pork Belly, which was surprisingly tender and juicy, and the sauce complimented it very well. We ordered the regular size bone-in KC Strip to share. It was a huge portion and they give you extremely hot plates so that the steak stays warm and sizzly on your plate once you eat it. We were pretty impressed by how juicy and tender it was. The corn creme brulee and Boursin cheese whipped potatoes we had as sides were great complements to the dish. At the end of our meal, they treated us with a complimentary Cookies and Cream Popcorn Sundae which was super unique and really delicious. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant if you're willing to ball out and celebrate for a special night.