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    J. Alexander's

    3.6 (301 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 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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    The music is horrible and off-putting. Can hardly hear. Why would any restaurant want to increase tensions for its patrons is beyond me.

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    Ask the Community - J. Alexander's

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

    NO and they will NOT accommodate.. try Stoney Rivers

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    Answer - Tofu makes all other tofu jealous

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    4.5(392 reviews)
    1.3 mi•Sylvan Park
    •$$

    Beautiful restaurant with excellent service. We had a great time sitting on the patio, which was…read morenice because it allowed us to avoid the loud interior. The goat cheese with grilled peaches was absolutely amazing--great flavor and easily the highlight of the meal. If that were all we had eaten, I would have given this restaurant 5 stars. Unfortunately, everything after that was disappointing. I ordered the filet, which was one of the most expensive entrees on the menu, but it lacked flavor. The carrots were bland, and the potatoes were hard and also lacking in flavor. It was especially disappointing because everything was plated so beautifully. The cocktails were okay--beautifully presented, but not particularly memorable. I may come back and try a different entree, but I'm not sure the food was impressive enough to make this a must-return. I did not try the other items my friend got.

    Answer has been on my list for happy hour! $6 drinks and snacks! They have a great happy hour with…read moresolid food and drink options. HEADS-UP the happy hour menu is bar-top only, so plan accordingly if you're going specifically for those deals. Limited seating available. Happy Hour & Spice Level I had the happy hour cocktail it was bourbon, lemon and honey. The food was flavorful overall, but I do wish the menu clearly noted which items are spicy. Most of the happy hour dishes seemed to have some kind of chili oil or heat element. That may be great for people who enjoy spice, but it would be helpful to know ahead of time, especially if you're sensitive to heat. For dessert, we always come back for the chocolate panna cotta with graham cracker crumble and burnt marshmallow, which was a nice sweet finish. This one is a must! To put this into next level I recommend adding the pretzel bites instead of graham cracker and a few salted flakes. We also tried the almond butter cornbread with blackberry, but I would avoid it. It was pretty dry and didn't have enough balance. The manager? Said it was a new item they were trying. I think it would be much better with ice cream or a salted caramel sauce to add moisture and richness. It was dry even when I mentioned it they didn't comp it we only had a bite and immediately decided it wasn't worth it. Final Thoughts Overall, Answer is a nice spot with a great happy hour, but clearer spice notes on the menu and a few tweaks to the dessert options would make the experience better. If you are seating by the bar it gets loud I wish the bartender doesn't just throw the drinks/plates so aggressively that it clanks. Also this place gets loud definitely not a lot for sound to absorb.

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    Answer - Artichoke; tempura, mascarpone, calabrian chile, mint pesto, grana padano |

    Artichoke; tempura, mascarpone, calabrian chile, mint pesto, grana padano |

    Answer - Goat Cheese; whipped, grilled peaches, basil, saba, granola, lavosh

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    4.1(177 reviews)
    1.8 mi•The Nations
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    Vegetarian friendly
    Vegan friendly

    Food Have been here a couple different times and have tried…read morethe smoked brisket tacos, fries, SBLT, and selection of draft beverages. No complaints at all. Food has come out hot, flavorful, and filling but not to the point where you're stuffed. Service Exceptional each and every time! From the host to the servers to the bartenders everyone is always pretty chill and cracking jokes. Ambiance Great place to check out during the week. Have made it out there for a couple of trivia nights and they are a lot of fun. The host plays some great throwback Nintendo tunes while you're typing in answers. Highly recommended to come out on a Wednesday evening for trivia and good vibes. The parking fills up quick but there is parking across the street.

    I've had 51 North at a few events around town, and always enjoy their food! Their menu is very…read moreaccommodating as well, with vegan, gluten-free, and even kid-friendly options. A group of three of us stopped in on a Monday night after a long day working an event, and were notified that they'd just updated their hours! We still had 30 minutes until the kitchen closed, but I might have selected somewhere else if I had known, since I hate to be that person that's ordering their food while the team is trying to close up shop. Even still, the service was great, and our orders were delivered quickly and with care. While I know they have tasty burgers, I wasn't super hungry on this visit, so I ordered a couple of sides. Their French fries are delicious, and their housemade ranch is the perfect pairing. Their steamed broccoli also hit the spot (it's about balance, after all!) I'll definitely be back to dine in again later this summer ... their patio is beautiful and covered, and their happy hour deals are awesome for the neighborhood too.

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