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    J. Alexander's

    3.7 (299 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    J. ALEXANDER'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Cheeseburger
    Daniel S.

    Expected a great burger at the bar watching football game - after what I've heard online about this place. Ordered it medium well, came out a dry well done. when biting into the burger the inside of it was so hot it burnt my tongue pretty badly - it's extremely obvious they microwaved the burgerbecause it had gone cold before sending out to me. Had a better experience at the other location. Bartender was excellent though. Great service.

    Ohhh, the chili soup
    Agnew D.

    I will have to start and finish with the food, simply amazing. Starting with the appetizers a the inaugural drink, I was hooked. I will have to highlight service as I was never lacking for a refill. I did however have to skip dessert as I literally hit capacity. The atmosphere was very welcoming and not overwhelming. While I did not feel like I was home, I felt recognized and cared for. Will definitely frequent again.

    Pork chop, baked potato mac & cheese my friend had chicken tenders and a baked potato
    Tawanda S.

    Our server was wonderful and very attentive. He was new a very willing to check on anything that we asked with someone who knew the food was hot. The pork chop was so very tender and huge. The place itself was nice. Bathroom was kind of far away but all in all, I will definitely go back

    Crab cakes
    Lauren F.

    The food was flavorful and the ambiance was nice. It was a mixed crowd of people celebrating, date nights, work crowd, and families. Our server was Cassie. She was delightful and checked on us with the right timing. I ordered the crab cakes which were full of lump crab. There is way more crab than breading which I can appreciate. My only complaint is that my food could have been a bit warmer. I didn't feel like sending it back. I paired it with a glass of Riesling. Something to note, this is also known as Redlands. Overall, I would say this restaurant is worth a try. Enjoy it!

    Modern Moscow mule and skinny margarita
    Meki A.

    I am never disappointed when I come here. It's the consistency for me!! When I want a good steak the Steak Maui never disappoints. It's so flavorful and it was prepared to perfection (medium). I always swap out the mash potatoes for the Mac n cheese. No matter what I order here I ALWAYS order the Mac n Cheese, it sooo good! It's one of the best out there!! When I come here with my family we always start with the Queso dip. I got the modern Moscow mule and my sister got a skinny margarita. We both enjoyed our cocktails. My sister couldn't decide if she wanted the chicken platter or steak so we decided to split both. It was the best decision!! The chicken tenders were juicy and seasoned well. You get both honey mustard and bbq as you dipping sauces, both are delicious! The platter also comes with shoestring fries and she subbed her coleslaw out for.....Mac n Cheese!! I am telling you, if you havent tried it I totally recommend it. My mom had the same dish as me. I recommend coming here for a date night, GNO, or a group. You will not be disappointed!

    Mr. Jack 's Crispy Chicken Platter (subbed the cole slaw for the infamous Mac n' cheese)
    Shakia C.

    J Alexander's never disappoints. We came here for an early dinner and started with the queso dip. It came pretty quickly which I was thankful for considering we were all hungry! I ordered the tenders and subbed the cole slaw for the Mac n' cheese. If you've never had their Mac n' cheese, you are missing out big time!! The tenders were great and i love their honey mustard sauce! My sister ordered the steak maui (not pictured) which is one of my favorite things on the menu (after the mac n'cheese). We made reservations and got seated right away. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is nice for a date night or outing with friends/family. Parking is great and there's a lot of options around the restaurant to walk off this great cheat meal!

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    Every thing is too salty from fish, rice, to broccoli. They didn't bring my cocktail until I almost finished the meal

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    Food is amazing. Service amazing as well. 10 out of 10 ....atmosphere was nice and calming , very good experience.

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    My husband and I spend our anniversary here every New Years Day. It's always good food, vibes and great customer service !

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    Ask the Community - J. Alexander's

    Is private dining available for a party of 8-12?

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    4.8(608 reviews)
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    Very rarely do I agree that the hype is worth it but for Noko, the hype is definitely worth it!…read more We came for our book club meeting without a reservation and were luckily able to get a spot within ten minutes! Our server (I believe his name was Mitch) was phenomenal! We started off with the guava girlies, anti-hero, tan lines and good times - our favorites were the guava girlies and the anti- hero. The tan lines didn't have a deep enough flavor profile for us. For food, we got the Caesar salad, the green beans, the tuna crispy rice, the hurricane fries, charred scallion noodles, and burnt end lettuce wraps! Every dish was a hit but our favorites were the green beans (we were obsessed with the sauce) and the burnt end lettuce wraps. We also tried the lipstick marks, second hand smoke (sub mezcal with regular tequila), and guava girlies with tequila - all of these were also delicious! Despite being full, we had to try the dessert and tried the brookie with ube ice cream. We were also surprised with a scoop of pandan ice cream. This may be one of the most unique flavor profiles for a brookie I've ever had and it paired beautifully with the ube and pandan gelato! This was truly a fantastic dining experience and we will definitely be back!

    Had a reservation for Sunday night at 7. Arrived early and they were able to seat us by the bar…read more The ambience is nice, upscale but nothing super fancy. By the bar we got to see some of the dishes being made. Great date night spot. Limited parking. This is a tapas spot and our serve did a good job recommending how many dishes to get. The only reason Noko is not getting 5 stars is because the server said that they would time out the dishes for us, so it was best to place our entire order all at once. However, we got 3 dishes and then it took about 30 minutes for other two to come out. Maybe we were eating too fast but felt like we were waiting a while for our food. The food itself was absolutely delicious. There was nothing we ordered that I did not like. Some favorites include the burnt ends lettuce wraps and Korean chicken wings. The Sando, shrimp and tuna crispy rice was also spectacular. The tuna was so flavorful and refreshing on the tuna crispy rice. The sauce of the east side shrimp really makes the dish. I'm not a huge shrimp person but this was really good. This is a must go to spot in Nashville and would definitely want to come back.

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    Harper's

    4.6(353 reviews)
    5.2 miDowntown
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    Family brunch after church, had a ball with the Veuve Cliquot addition!…read more The benedict was very nice, although the muffins were a bit tough. The side of candied bacon is generous and piled high, so only order if you plan to share! Tackle it alone and you may die (happily) of diabetes and a heart attack right there at the table. Same goes for the stuffed french toast. The atmosphere is upscale and elegant, fantastic daylight and decor! Our service was prompt and patient with the little ones, but do yourself a favor and go without them when you can, so you can take your time and really enjoy such a pretty restaurant and solid cuisine!

    Harper's is an elegant restaurant on the periphery of downtown Nashville with impeccable service,…read morean excellent spot for date night! Expect about $300 per couple for a dining experience that offers many unique twists! For instance, the bread service comes with a candle made of beef tallow which turns into a dip as the wick burns down. The tomahawk is seared table-side with a torch, as is the crème brûlée! And it's a rare place that offers the elusive Chateaubriand steak. They even have four-pound loaded baked potatoes. And that's not to mention Nashville's most expensive dish, their signature $1,800 extravaganza for two including a tomahawk steak and a rare cognac. Harper's is undoubtedly a one-of-a-kind restaurant. The calamari is a highlight, a little salty for my taste but one of the best versions in town. The French onion soup is worth trying, its Havarti and Swiss combination beautifully finishing the top! Knowing the countless steak options were all solid choices, I stepped outside my comfort zone and tried elk for the first time since Harper's offers such exotic choices. And it was pretty good. But there's no question the Argentinian Chimichurri saved it. The beef tallow fries are also decent. And yes, the crème brûlée is magnificent!

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    Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse- Nashville - Wagyu Ribeye Flight

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    4.5(901 reviews)
    4.9 miDowntown
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    Ever since going to the Jeff Ruby's in Cincinnati I'm now on a kick to try one in every city I…read morevisit that has one! This location didn't disappoint either!! Coming in by myself on a weeknight, while in town for business, I sat at the bar and the staff at the bar took great care of me. The piano man on top of the bar was playing great music. The venue is nicely, eclectically decorated too! I started with a Kettle One up with a Twist and it was great... Some of their shrimp cocktail to go with it was a great pairing! The shrimp was huge and prepared perfectly! The cocktail sauce was very nice, but I like extra horseradish, which they happily provided. Next up was their Prime Skirt Steak and the sides I chose was their creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. The steak was cooked to a perfect temperature and the chimichurri was so very tasty with it! The mashed potatoes were nice. The creamed spinach looked beautiful and the texture was spot-on, but it had slightly too much nutmeg in it - Still, I enjoyed it. I wanted to save room for dessert though because I was yearning for their Butter Pie, which I ordered eventually. The butter pie definitely didn't disappoint! I enjoyed my experience and will continue to seek out and enjoy Jeff Ruby joints when I travel!

    We went to Jeff's for our anniversary and our uncle's birthday. My aunt had the crab bisque soup,…read moreit was way too salty and she had to send it back. We also had the bacon which was delicious but had too much pepper. For dinner me and my uncle both had the Filet, we both thought it was over seasoned. My Aunt had the skirt steak, that was so over salted that she couldn't eat it, we all tried a piece, it was awful!!!! My wife had the lobster tail that was fantastic. They did take back the steak. During the dinner my wife ordered a white sangria, it came was Orange had an orange in it was not a sangria or the worst one ever. This she did drink cause we had already sent back the other two Items. Our server Aubry was great and so was his assistant Will. The manager did come over after the steak was sent back and did take off the bisque and the steak and little extra from the bill. I had a Stella the glass was cold. So if you want a good lobster with bacon and beer it's a good restaurant. But don't spend your money on anything else..

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    Skull's Rainbow Room - Prime rib Benedict

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    4.4(1.6k reviews)
    4.9 miDowntown
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    THIS is the place your mother warned you about! Dark, mysterious, and the most amazing jazz that…read moreyou can imagine permeating the air like a cloud of mustard gas. Your feet snd arms start moving and Vibing ass soon as you walk in. I felt like I was entering a prohibition speakeasy and every drink felt criminal... in a good way. Shout out to Derek Williams singing and playing his sax like a master - truly captivating the entire place. Next time we will eat here because EVERY dish that came out smelled and looked fantastic. I wasn't hungry, but my senses were telling me otherwise! If you're in Nashville, you must check this spot out! Jump, Jive, AND Wail! Woooo (that's worth 50 claps Mr. Williams!)

    4.5 for Skulls! This…read moreplace is amazing. From the moment we walked in, the service was top notch. My fiancé and I are getting married next week, and they surprised us with complimentary champagne, which was such a nice touch. We started with the lobster bisque and the Caesar salad. The Caesar was your standard salad, nothing that stood out, but the lobster bisque was rich, flavorful, and easily one of the highlights. They also had a great selection of cocktails and beer to choose from. For our main we split a NY Strip with mashed potatoes. Now I'm usually a ribeye guy, but I have to say this steak was cooked to perfection. It melted in your mouth, and the butter they used was spectacular. The mashed potatoes were a touch dry for my taste, though my fiancé loved them. The best part might be the atmosphere. You can feel the history the moment you walk in, and the live piano playing in the background ties the whole experience together. We will absolutely be back!

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