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    J. Alexander's

    3.9 (350 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    J. ALEXANDER'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Mushroom pizza
    Dar Z.

    Was hoping for a better food experience but was let down again only by the food (service was good). It's truly at best a 4 star restaurant because of the details just being missed. I ordered an Alex salad with grilled chicken which was good but again there's hardly any bacon on it. I also ordered a loaded baked potato and had no clue it was $10, which seems extremely high especially since the potato was overcooked and nothing special about it. Also a friend ordered the mushroom pizza and I had to try it. The flavors were good but it had wayyyy too much of a crust and disappointing because it's already a small pizza and almost half of it didn't have any sort of topping

    Chicken Pasta Soup
    Drew G.

    It's been a while since we have been here and we love their Filet Kabobs Special. We callled first and confirmed that they had it tonight and they did! My wife ordered that and I thought I would try the Maui Ribeye. I believe that it is the same marinade with a different cut of meat. The Caesar is large and always delicious. Both of our steak dishes were cooked just the way we like it with a nice char on the outside I look forward to coming back.

    Fish Tacos
    Presley J.

    GET. THE. CALAMARI. Honestly you can't go wrong with anything you order but especially the calamari, Alex's salad, and the carrot cake. People have told me they do not like carrot cake and I convince them to take one bite and their whole world changes. It is the best piece of cake you'll have it's truly amazing you will get it every time. The service is always impeccable and they rotate specials often. It has a low light ambiance so it's perfect for a night out or date. I love J. Alexander's and i recommend it to anyone who has never been

    Alyona Z.

    3/10/25 I had lunch here with a friend, and we were greeted and seated promptly. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making for a great first impression. We started with the queso chips as an appetizer, which were a tasty way to kick off the meal. For my entrée, I had the steak with French fries and a side salad, while my friend ordered the quinoa shrimp coleslaw dish. Both meals were delicious, with generous portions--plenty to take home for dinner. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'd definitely return in the future!

    Filet Mignon with Béarnaise and Loaded Baked Potato.
    John D.

    We had our company Christmas dinner here on Saturday night. The drinks, appetizers and entrees were all fantastic. We started off with the Deviled Eggs and Calamari. I had the Filet Mignon with Béarnaise and Loaded Baked Potato. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare. My wife had the Carolina Crab Cakes. Others in our group had the Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Steak Maui, and Seared Ahi Tuna. We were all very pleased with our choices. For cocktails I had the Spiced Pear Old Fashioned (my favorite of the two) and The 859. For dessert, several of us split the Skillet Blondie with Vanilla Ice Cream. Our service was very good considering we had a group of 9. All of our food came out together and no one had to wait on theirs. On another note, our 8yr old grandson and I had interaction with Richard. He was very personable and made our grandson's night just talking about what he wanted for Christmas.

    Elderberry Mojito
    Karina R.

    Stopped at J. Alexander's for a quick lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant was not busy, there was plenty of room at the bar. Staff was friendly and even timed our food between appetizers and meal. Cocktail drinks were delicious. We ordered the calamari and clam chowder, no complaints, both were great.

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    2 years ago

    Great ambience. The food is amazing and it's the only place in town to get a consistent prime rib.

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    The food is excellent. Justin was our server and took very good care of us. There is always plenty of parking. I always love place.

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    Service was very good. Food was just okay for our party of six. Nice atmosphere but won't return.

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    Excellent food. Good service. Excellent variety on menu, everything well prepared. Beautiful interior.

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    2 years ago

    Great food. Need to bring back the grilled artichokes. That was my favorite dish there.

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    All aspects were just delightful for an evening out to dinner. Food and service were great and the restaurant itself so comfortable and nice

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    Great food, hard-working staff, modest prices for portions given. A great place to dine in Lexington.

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    Ask the Community - J. Alexander's

    In looking at the pictures, lots of things seem to have a lot of pepper on them? Is this the way they are served or are these after people have peppered their food themselves. Asking because I am (sadly)allergic to pepper?

    Hi Sue. Since people can upload their own photos, I'm not exactly sure what menu items you are referring. However, we can adapt our menu items to your pepper allergy. Please speak to your server or manager when ordering. Thanks!

    Do they have a happy hour? If so, what are the specials?

    No

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    Mileta - Half Chicken

    Mileta

    4.2(74 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    A group of us went here and asked to be seated in the pasta room. We learned while we were there…read morethey would not be making pasta until later that day, so that was disappointing. But the food was so good! I had been there once before, shortly after opening, and thought it was so-so. But the 2nd visit was a much better experience. Since we had a large group, we sampled each other's dishes and everything was delicious. The burrata appetizer was really good. I had the "make me something sweet" mocktail and it was pretty and tasted refreshing. Our server was top notch and explained every dish on the menu, and gave us recommendations. He really took his time with us, and you could tell he was a pro. More excited to return after this second visit than after the first! 11/26

    First off, wait staff was very nice. Drinks from the bar were okay, definitely not the worst…read morechocolate martini I've ever had but definitely not the best. For our appetizer, we had the beef tartare, it was also just okay. We didn't even finish half of it. The star of the dish was the rye crisp, unfortunately. For our entree we had the baked rigatoni and the pork tenderloin. The pork tenderloin dish was delicious and so was the rigatoni. That was a plus. It was extremely loud in the restaurant. Be prepared to yell at your table partner. Between the amount of people talking loudly (I assume to attempt to talk over the loud music) and the music, and being seated really near other people, having a conversation was difficult. So don't go with anyone who is hard of hearing with background noise (my husband lol). Food took a little longer than what I'd prefer to come out. The restaurant itself had a great vibe and decorations were cute.

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    OBC Kitchen

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    I was truly stunned by the incredible bourbon/whiskey selection at OBC. They have over 800 unique…read moreoptions and the talented/educated staff to match in order to guide you through the selection process. The shear number of bottles on the bar will keep your eyes moving about and hard to focus on anything else. For food, I had the wagyu meatballs and couscous salad. Both were well sized and utterly delicious. I'll be back here again for sure

    Every year, while driving between Chicago and Florida, we make a tradition of stopping in Lexington…read moreto take our friend out for dinner. This visit marked our third time at OBC Kitchen, and once again, it did not disappoint. This time we experimented with timing and booked an early reservation at 2:45 pm on a Saturday. We crossed over into the dinner menu and discovered something wonderful: the service and ambiance were even better than the busier evening hours after 6 pm. The staff was exceptionally attentive. Every dish and cocktail option was explained thoughtfully, which I appreciate, especially because I enjoy cocktails that come with a bit of theater. When drinks are presented with care, described well, and executed beautifully, the experience becomes part performance, part craft. Here, they delivered perfectly. The food, as always, was superb. We shared several chef selections including Beef Tallow Fries, Southern Grouper, Bacon in a Glass, and the Cola-Braised Short Ribs. Each dish was rich, flavorful, and confidently executed. Dessert continued the celebration with the Churro Cheesecake, and to our delight we were also gifted the Warm Buttermilk Donuts, which felt like a small act of culinary generosity. In a departure from my usual Manhattan and Old Fashioned flights, I tried a Bloody Mary and The Cure, both excellent and beautifully balanced. At this point I can confidently say OBC Kitchen is one of my favorite restaurants in the country. The consistency, creativity, and hospitality make every visit memorable. A special thank you to the team who took care of us on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. You elevated an already wonderful experience and made it even better than usual.

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    Pimento cheese dip with sourdough bread

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    J. Alexander's - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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