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    J. Alexander's

    4.2 (545 reviews)
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    CYPRESS SALAD and fries
    Riley F.

    Went for lunch during the weekday and sat at the bar. Overall good service, food, and atmosphere. Would definitely come back to this location again

    Mandy B.

    Great date night spot, or a nice place to go for a girls night! Always get the carrot cake so keep room for the end!! The tuna stack is a must and their mash potato's are the yummiest!

    Me CILANTRO SHRIMP
    Kate C.

    Had a small celebration moment and decided it called for an espresso martini. In my continued search for the best espresso martini in Jax (and beyond) I'd say that this ranks top 5. I prefer the creamier ones made with Baileys, and this is that. Delish! My favorite part about having a nice little martini of any kind here (I think it's only martinis - correct me if I'm wrong) is you get a nice little extra pour from the carafe delivered alongside your beverage. It's basically an entire second martini! We also had the spinach queso dip that was decent. Nothing to write home about, but a solid little app to munch on while enjoying a drink at the bar. And per usual, the service was lovely. Fabulous bartenders (we sat at the bar) and great hosts. I will certainly be back again! It's a clean, fairly quiet experience. A good place to have a nice conversation!

    Prime
    Michael K.

    Victoria provided excellent and friendly service. She was a delight and a huge plus for the restaurant. It's a nice, comfortable atmosphere. Not too tight not too loose. I had the prime rib and was able to get an end cut. It was delicious and the horseradish was very good. All in all I'd say it's a winner. Bring your wallet, but it won't bust it.

    Michelle D.

    Two of my friends and I share September birthdays within a week and a half of each other. We started a tradition a few years ago of meeting up in September to celebrate. We decided to check out J. Alexander's as this was my first time. I made reservations and we were seated promptly upon arrival at 5:00 PM on Saturday. Our server Noel came by to check on us pretty quickly and gave us amazing service throughout our visit. We started with the onion rings. They were hot, crispy and delicious! Some of the best I've ever tasted. And I loved the dipping sauce. For dinner I ordered the steak (medium) n' fries but substituted fries for mac and cheese. The steak was cooked perfectly and the mac and cheese was unlike any I've ever tasted and I loved it! I could tell it had onions but unsure of the other ingredients. We were on the fence about dessert but we decided to order the chocolate lava cake. Our server Noel was so sweet she also brought us a slice of carrot cake which listed on the check was free marked as birthday;) The chocolate lava cake was rich and smooth and paired nicely with the vanilla ice cream. I normally do not eat carrot cake but after having one bite I went back for seconds, thirds and probably fourths;))) I look forward to my next visit when I can explore more of the menu. Thank you for making our birthday celebration special!

    FILET MIGNON WITH BEARNAISE
    Dustin G.

    Went with family in the area for a birthday dinner. Sadly, I did not take pictures before digging in, so please excuse the one lonely picture. Started with the onion rings which were very crispy with a panko type coating. They were enough for 6 people as an appetizer. I had a house salad which was very large, and pretty good. 3 in our party had the prime rib. All said it was excellent. The horseradish sauce could have had more heat. I had the filet which was exceptional. Cooked perfectly. It came with a really large loaded potato which I didn't make it through. It was very good as well. We had no room for dessert. Service was on point and exceptionally friendly. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. I didn't get to see much of the restaurant as we were seated in a rounded corner booth but what I did see was very nice with good atmosphere. Definitely would go again especially to celebrate a special day.

    Ahi tuna salad
    Bonnie Z.

    Night out with friends. Our waitress, Alexandra was fantastic as was the food. Started with pear Old Fashioned which was a tasty change from the classic. Apps were calamari and artichokes. Entrees were ahi tuna salad and crispy fish tacos. Restaurant was crowded but noise level was low. Can't wait to return

    Crab dip
    Crystal W.

    I'm a little surprised by how the ambience is for the price and for an upscale place. I was expecting more like Capital Grille but I feel I'm on a Carnival Cruise or eating at Cheesecake Factory. Cocktails - I ordered French 75 and the drink was warm. They ran out of martini glasses so it was in a regular glass. Food - crab cake dip was good. Wish they gave more bread because bread to dip ratio was a little off.

    Crispy chicken sandwich-very good.
    Laura A.

    Went for lunch the other day and it was really good. Our waiter was friendly and although I had to ask for a few things, he was very good at following up. My husband got the burger and said it was good. I got the crispy chicken sandwich. It was actually excellent. Very fresh, nice and hot and had a good flavor. Came with fries which are super thin, like shoestring fries. I really enjoyed them. The ambiance is modern and chic. Will definitely return.

    Kitchen
    Stacy A.

    Lunch here in a Sunday ! I had the smash burger it was perfect. The fries were delicious too. My husband had the chicken sandwich, also amazing.

    Interior
    Heath A.

    I wanted to take my wife and daughter to a nice New Year's Eve dinner. I had heard great things about this restaurant so made a reservation. We arrived and were greeted promptly. After a very short wait, we were seated a little earlier than our reservation time. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. She provided excellent service snd was there when we needed anything. She took our drink and appetizer orders promptly upon seating, and gave us the perfect amount of time to enjoy those before asking to take our dinner orders. My wife ordered the filet and crab cake, and my daughter ordered the steak and fries. They both were very satisfied with their orders. From taste, to preparation and portion size, they both enjoyed their dinners immensely. I ordered the Steak Maui (marinated ribeye and mashed potatoes), and this is where the experience took a negative turn. The steak I was given was a NY strip. It was so obvious, that even our waitress immediately noticed and agreed. She offered to have the order corrected, but I didn't want to go through the wait again. I politely declined and just asked to have it removed from my bill. She was very apologetic, but this was not her fault. She cleared it from the table and the girls finished their dinners. The manager comes to the table and apologizes. She generously gave me a gift certificate for another meal, for which I was very appreciative. However, there was no apology for their mistake. The apology was "for the meal not meeting MY expectations". My expectations? Shouldn't their expectations be that they deliver a product according to their menu? It's not like I complained about seasoning or cooking technique. I sent it back because I ordered a ribeye and got a strip steak. How does a restaurant/kitchen at their price point try to pass off a strip steak as a ribeye? Does the kitchen not know the difference? Do they not know their own menu? Mistakes happen. But to pass this off as an issue with my expectations was very condescending. Semantics? I don't think so. It came across as careful wording to make it clear that the problem didn't lie in their kitchen. The manager took a mix up that would have not been a problem with a sincere apology, and flipped the script unnecessarily. It's a shame because the food my family received was great, and our waitress was great as well.

    Raspberry Lemon drop
    Arwyn W.

    Haven't been here in a while and glad I came back. Made reservations and was taken directly to seat and we arrive early. The waitress was very pleasant and her service was top notch. Didn't have to wait long for refills or for any extra items requested. The food was really good, in my opinion. The alcohol beverages were good I would've picked the regular lemon drop over the raspberry just my preference. The amaretto sour was really great wish it had the maraschino cherries and not the basic bright red cherries. The ribs were a little tough for my liking so I wouldn't order that again. The pasta was a special for the night. The shrimp and scallops were plentiful for the portion given it was very flavorful with a hint of spice. Noddles could've been boiled a little longer but would definitely order again. The crab cakes 10/10. The crabs was seasoned with love fresh and meaty no artificial meat btw. Loaded mash and broccoli with cheese was delicious as well. Most places are stingy with toppings that wasn't my experience. I'll be back sooner than later. Glad I came in.

    Kelly T.

    We had been to this chain many times in Boca Raton but never to the Jacksonville location until tonight. We had a six thirty reservation and were seated pretty close to that time. The restaurant was pretty full at that time on a Friday night. The menu has plenty of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees. They also had a few specials. We ordered pretty quickly but the food took a pretty long time to arrive. I had the French dip sandwich with shoestring fries. The fries were plentiful and tasty. The sandwich was a little cool in temperature. My husband had the swordfish special. It came with couscous and butternut squash. He loved his meal. My mother in law had the prime rib and also loved her meal. The ambiance is nice.

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    Great food and service, we celebrated my birthday here! Everything was awesome and we'll be back

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    Always the best! The food is excellent and the service is great!! I love the ambiance!

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    Yummy food!!!! Had the best experience for my birthday dinner!!! My server was great and I absolutely loved my burger

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    Awesome upscale restaurant. Service is great, The food is west and the portions nice and filling. Everything we tried has been great

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    Ask the Community - J. Alexander's

    Is the restaurant quiet enough on a Wednesday at 5:30 to have a conversation?

    I have been to many restaurants that are MUCH louder but on a Wednesday, J Alexanders probably wouldn’t be swamped. I would call a make a reservation and specify at that time if they had a quiet corner. But like I said even on a Friday night I… Read more

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    Big Crab

    Big Crab

    3.9
    (329 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Full bar

    Our favorite seafood boil in the area! Service is great, food is quick, and plenty of TVs to watch…read morethe game on. Love the sinks right by the bar for easy hand washing. The seafood boil is so flavorful and cooked perfectly. It was my friend's first time having it and she absolutely loved it. Great specials and drink options as well. Not a fancy spot by any means but if you're looking for some great seafood in baymeadows then this is the spot

    This location is located in a strip of businesses with shared parking, so during dinner time it is…read morepretty busy to maneuver to find an available parking spot. Though the parking lot was busy, I was sat immediately and noticed they were not too busy on a Friday night 7:30pm - likely an indicator of the experience to come. Kaitlyn was very friendly in greeting and throughout the meal. She was obviously the only bright spot on this experience, since you see the star rating. The soda lacked carbonation in the coke, so I mentioned it tasting off to me. I switched to an Orange Fanta, and that too lacked carbonation. Ended up just eating my spicy crab combo with no drink. Which thankfully, spicy is no where near spicy at this location. Medium at best if you order spicy. Genuinely let down, especially since it is ONE cluster for $38.99. Definitely felt this was a skip, and then was shocked when the bill came... As a party of one, I was charged automatic gratuity of 12%, which is bewildering to me. Larger parties? Totally get it! But a party of one, which I was shocked but they do list on the menu of prices. I almost tipped 20% on top of the bill, until I was looking into why it was higher than I expected. Additionally, $4.99 for a soda that doesn't even have the syrup and carbonation properly calibrated?! Wowza, what a letdown for $50+ for dining alone. If you are in Jacksonville, you are surrounded by lots of good seafood places. Big crab? Personally, a pass for me.

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    Jax Fish Fry

    Jax Fish Fry

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    This place is a hidden gem if you're looking for a local place with fresh lobster rolls and fried…read moreseafood. I only get the lobster rolls when I come here and they're more than worth the visit. The portions of lobster are generous and always super fresh and tasty. They used Martins potato bun for the rolls which work perfectly with some butter and a light toast on the grill. The remoulade sauce is a nice to pair with the onion rings on the side if you're looking for something to pair with the lobster rolls or the seafood. I've tried the fried shrimp a couple of times. They're good but the lobster rolls easily outshine them. The fried chips that come with your order are good but I generally don't eat many. This is what you'll get in place of your typical French fries. I think it's a nice change up. The atmosphere here is clean but nothing fancy. It's basic and simple but it gets the job done. Service is always fast and the people are friendly and helpful. Highly recommended if you're in Jax and have a taste for a great lobster roll!

    Rainy saturday so wifey wanted a whitting fish sandwich. I headed over to jax fish fry. I proceeded…read moreto the cashier and exclaimed, "Do you guys sell whiting fish sandwiches. The girl replied "uh what?" I repeated my order, Do you sell whiting fish? She finally replied, we only sell Cod. I guess I will return when I want code which will be soon. Jax fish fry has been on my tadar. It is not their fault that I did not do a deep dive into their menu. The new name of Jax Fish fry should be Cod Fry! Im sure they have more than just cod. My bad!

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    Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

    Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

    3.7
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    We love Firebirds and come here alot. Had reservations for Mother's day only to arrive too a very…read morebusy and overbooked restaurant with wait times at least an hour and a half. We left very disappointed even though we made a reservation for 1pm. Later that evening, I called the restaurant to speak with a manager whom to my surprise came to the phone very calm, soft spoken and very apologetic. Brittany is her name and she went out of her way to make my husband and I very happy. She took my name and told me to ask for her when we came back. We went last night and was not disappointed she took really good care of us and made sure we were happy. Thanks Brittany you are the best manager for Firebirds and dealing with these situations. We will definitely be back again.

    Came by Firebirds Wood Fired Grill around 5:30 to catch their happy hour, and it ended up being…read moreexactly the kind of relaxing Tuesday evening I needed. From the moment I sat at the bar, Mat and Gracie made the experience top-tier. They were attentive without being overbearing, kept everything flowing smoothly, and genuinely provided great customer service.....it's always a plus when bartenders help set the tone for the entire visit. The atmosphere was just right. Dim lighting, easy conversation, and an overall calm vibe made it feel cozy but still social. There was even a group of women there for what looked like a social gathering, which added a nice, lively touch without taking away from the relaxed ambiance. As for the food....excellent. Everything came out just right and paired perfectly with the laid-back mood of the evening. Between the inviting atmosphere, solid happy hour energy, and standout service from Mat and Gracie, this spot delivered. Definitely a great go-to for unwinding after a long day.

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    J. Alexander's - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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