Ordered the French dip. Taste was great of what I could eat. It was so full of fatty meat it was gross. Threw away most of it. So disappointing. Waited over 10 minutes for curbside I should have just gone in. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - French dip - American Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

We went to J. Alexanders for the first time while in town for a conference and oh my goodness what a treat! The calamari was to die for and the crispy chicken on my salad was seasoned and breaded perfectly. Our waitress Olivia was phenomenal. the food she recommended was amazing and she even gave us some ideas on what to do around town while we had down time. We already plan on stopping by again our next time in town! read more

Growing up, my family and I would dine at J. Alexander's for any special occasion or celebration. To find one here in KC made me excited but also anxious, fearing that this location may not live up to my sweet childhood memories. Nonetheless, my husband and I decided to have a spontaneous lunch date and stopped by on a Monday afternoon. We were so surprised to see the restaurant as busy as it was (which is good for the restaurant). We didn't think to make a reservation and were told there was a 30 minute wait. Thankfully, the wait was only 10 minutes. Even though it was hectic, the service was prompt, our food came out fast, and we were in and out within an hour. I really wanted to get all of the dishes I remember being my family's favorites, but I refrained for time being and ordered three dishes to share: Mr. Jack's Crispy Chicken Platter, Rattlesnake Pasta, and a side of Orzo & Wild Rice. How can something taste the exact same as I remember it 10+ years ago?? All three dishes were delectable, and my husband, who didn't have a choice in what we ordered (lol), enjoyed everything as well. Mr. Jack's Crispy Chicken Platter - generously breaded and fried chicken strips with a side of skinny fries, cole slaw to balance the meal, and two dipping sauces. Rattlesnake Pasta - rich and creamy pasta with a kick. Can confirm there is no rattlesnake in this dish. Just nicely seasoned bell peppers and chicken. Orzo & Wild Rice - refreshing combination of the two rices with some chopped up vegetables, dried currants, almonds, and a champagne vinaigrette. I am impressed and pleasantly surprised. Maybe I'm biased. Maybe not. We are already looking forward to coming back to try more! read more

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We grabbed lunch at J Alexander's on a weekday. We had great service. We ordered a bottle of bubbles to celebrate a friend's doctorate. I got a burger and it was delicious! I'd order it again in a heartbeat. We also shared a key lime pie, which was also very good. All around solid meal. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Burger and fries - American Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

We had a great lunch this week - our server Lonnie was very attentive and the salmon dip appetizer was a hit - we all had different lunch entrees which were cooked and served perfectly read more

Stopped in for Happy Hour as advertised on their website but the bartender explained they don't have a happy hour.

Went there for Valentine's Day dinner.... Was lucky to find a cancellation at 7pm that night. They were a little behind schedule (25 min) but for a busy night like that I guess that can be expected. I ordered prime rib-medium rare-cooked perfectly and tasted wonderful. I love having both raw horseradish and creamy and they had both. The loaded baked potato was tender and just the right amount of saltiness on the skin...so good. My GF ordered the surf & turf...again cooked perfectly and super tender. The service was just the right combo of friendly/attentive/professional that you would expect. We will definitely be coming back. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Prime rib - American Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

J. Alexander's is a place we keep coming back to for a reason. Every dish is done right, every time. The chicken fingers are perfectly crispy, the ribs are tender and flavorful, the steaks are cooked exactly as ordered, and the shoestring fries are impossible to stop eating. And the Not Your Ordinary Macaroni and Cheese? Absolute must-order. Pair all that with consistently great service and you've got a go-to spot for date nights, celebrations, or when you just want a seriously good meal. read more

4.5 I just love this place! We celebrate Christmas Eve here every year and try to make it as many times possible in between. I started the night off with a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives. They are always amazing! For dinner, I had the crab cake special with Mac and cheese instead of fries. It was delicious! Best crab cakes I've ever had...even my husband who doesn't love crab cakes liked these. So much crab and so little "cake". My husband had his usual prime rib and it was amazing. We always get the chocolate cake with fudge and vanilla ice cream here. Do not miss this! read more

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Happy Anniversary to us !! We decided to try somewhere new for our 14th anniversary. Needless to say we were very pleased with our choice. We started with the Mexico City Queso w/ chips. It was warm and delicious. My husband kept committing on its flavor with every chip. The Pico was a nice pairing with it. Next we ordered our main courses. I want to say that our server was outstanding. Her enthusiasm and input in food selection were 4+ stars alone. I chose Mr. Jack's Crispy chicken and chose the loaded baked potato and the Not So Ordinary Mac and Cheese. The pictures soak for themselves. I will say the chicken wasn't seasoned however I enjoyed the buttermilk fry coating. It was light and crunchy. The baked potato was a cmgreat size and the toppings were fresh which is always a bonus. My husband chose the rotisserie chicken to change up his normal ordering of steak. Said he was pleased with how it was seasoned and cooked. Also loved the chicken glaze that accompanied it. And the Not So Ordinary Mac and Cheese earned is name. Because it was made with the Not So Ordinary cheese.... it presented a different taste and creaminess. The Gouda was the star of the dish. We hope to make it back and suggest that you give it a try as well. Happy Anniversary to us !! read more

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My parents went to lunch for their 60th anniversary yesterday. Both ordered the prime rib sandwich. This is was the amount of fat on my dad's sandwich. Beyond ridiculous that they served this and for $$$ they paid. Shame on you J Alexander's for serving something like this. Also, not to have a manager there to address the concern and a waitress not to have the ability to comp the sandwich. My parents were so looking forward to having their anniversary lunch at your restaurant and you serve them a disgusting sandwich like this one. Shame on you. Update: Wanted to update my post and let people know that JAlexander's reached out and listened to my concerns. They were kind enough to send my parents a gift card. Thanks! read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Unacceptable!! - American Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Exceptional food that was so delicious. Really enjoyed everything about the experience. The service was top notch. The waitress made us feel right at home. If you are looking for an elegant meal this is your place to have the ambience exactly how you want to feel. read more

Ok ok ok. My wife and I made this place a thing for us years ago. This anniversary is no exception. As the world starts to loosen up a little, allowing us out more often, we simply can't stay away, and I'll tell you why. Simply put, the food, the atmosphere, the bar, the people, and everything except the wait time to get a seat are the epitome of excellence! Now that I posted that all encompassing statement, you wonder how I'll follow that up? Well, I also wonder! Let me tell you about our experiences through the years here. It all started on a quiet star-lit night in 2006, after I returned from Phoenix on a business trip and we were searching for a spot that had a steak like the one I'd eaten in Scottsdale... wait wait, that's gonna be WAY too much detail... Let's just say, we dropped in, had the wood fired fillet with loaded smashed potatoes, and fell in love. The place has really not changed much since then. The menu has morphed a little over the years, and the name changed, but the quality of the food and our menu favorites have never been lacking. We have entertained friends, business associates, and customers here. We have met serious boyfriends of our daughters here. We have met new neighbors, old neighbors, prom goers, and we have even brought our little kids when our babysitter fell through! It seems whenever a special event occurs, the Overland Park Grill is the first place the comes up. You simply have to eat here. You will be pampered and happy :-) read more

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Please change the policy of having to buy gift cards only from the bartender. The bar staff are way too busy or uninterested in performing this task. This has happened to me at other fine restaurants, too. I don't get it at all. Why not let the one of 2 hostesses do it. I had cash. It would go much quicker! I shouldn't have to stand at a bar for 15 minutes hoping to get acknowledged. I'm not coming back. read more

My friends took me here for the first time. We had 2 French dips, Thai salad, rotisserie chicken and cilantro shrimp. The atmosphere and ambiance was very modern and chic. I wouldn't go on the deep end of fine dining, but it was close. Service was amazing, our waiter was very hospitable and prompt. The food came hot and fast. One of the French dip was ordered with double meat, another person (manager?) came out to verify this and let us know it was $20 more. That was fine. But when we received it, it felt like it should be on a bigger piece of bread, but the main downside was that the meat was mainly fatty pieces. My friend was a bit annoyed by this, the sandwich would've been fine if was edible. But the ratio of fat to meat was way off. We got our waiters attention, she fixed it, we got the chicken tenders instead. Chicken tenders were meaty and light breading (almost KFC-like), it needed some Louisiana hot sauce to kick it up a notch. The manager followed up with my friend stating, "So I heard you didn't care for the sandwich". I don't know about y'all but I wouldn't start off my first sentence with this, especially for customer recovery, etc. But I had the cilantro shrimp, the Cajun seasoning and oil were the perfect amount. The flavor was on point and delicious. I also had the loaded baked potato, which looked like the world's largest potato. Overall, the food was great and the service good. The manager was a little suspicious, in regards to intentions. But I would eat here again. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Cilantro Shrimp - American Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Ambiance, food and service are all outstanding. Very relaxing and enjoyable. The carrot cake, Key Lime Pie finish off a very nice evening.

Had dinner with clients tonight and the overall experience was very good. The restaurant was plenty busy but the service was very good. As for the food, The ribs are good as well as the steaks. I highly recommend getting the carrot cake at the end of the dinner. Warm and moist, exceptionally yummy. The restaurant has a nice size bar plus plenty of different types of wines and spirits. Highly recommend. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Carrot cake after I try to split it. LOL. - American Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Not really going to drop any major truth bombs here that hasn't already been said, but my $0.02 is...... Delicious Relaxing Prompt service Not one bad thing on the menu Hope you take the chance to go and experience this wonderful dinning experience read more

We recently moved back to KC from Las Vegas. This was always a favorite spot before and the food and service were still just as good. My wife loved their grilled salmon which they are famous for. I went with Steak Maui. It was my wife's birthday and we went with our best friends and had a wonderful evening. Shout out to Nathan for excellent service read more

The food has always been great. We have gone on Mondays for years and sit at the bar to eat. Today, they gave complimentary popcorn to everyone, it was a very nice touch! read more

Service was excellent but my salmon was subpar. Since it wasn't tough, I elected not to return it, but will reconsider ordering it again.

Food was very good. The ambiance was relaxed..but definitely classy. I ordered the cilantro shrimp with the alex salad as my side. I also ordered the carrot cake!! All I can say is yum yum..get you some read more

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Lishis food 10/10 we recomind the female crab ultra raised and mature. Delitfull and luxurius. Kinda had a hint of horse stables! Get it. We fell more in love with each other each and every day after this day today. 10/10 recommend. Great service. read more

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I love coming here for any occasion. Been coming here over a decade now. The service is on point every time I go. I really like the atmosphere. It's more so dim and mysterious vibe. The food is always good. I don't think I've ever gotten something I don't like. tonight my family and I got chips and queso - queso is on the run inside, but still good Caesar salad- chefs kiss Thai kai salad: hearty salad Rattlesnake pasta- rich and creamy KC strip with macaroni and cheese- this steak is thick ( could've added little more salt but it was still good) I normally order the steak and fries, because it's not as thick. Their mac & cheese is the bomb. We skip dessert today because we were so full. But usually we'll order their chocolate cake vanilla ice cream. Also chefs kiss read more

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Enjoyed a lunch date with a couple colleagues from work here recently! Since it was over the lunch hour, we anticipated it being a little busy...and it WAS!...so, we made a reservation. We checked in on time and were seated about ten minutes later. I'll address those with COVID concerns off the bat, since that's the hot topic of the day. Over the lunch hour, the place was packed, wall to wall, with minimal regard to extra spacing or partitioning. All associates were wearing masks in the correct manner. All but one patron I saw was masked while in transit around the facility. The menus were of reusable style, so if you don't trust someone else to sanitize, make sure you have some at the ready. On to the dining... Excellent options abound here, mostly of American and seafood fare. I went with salmon and the veggie of the day: cooked butternut squash. Food service was prompt, especially for one of their busiest parts of the day. All those at my table were thrilled with their selections. The surprise of the day was that the butternut squash side came with a LOVELY buttery, brown-sugary dressing, upping the veggie game to near-dessert status! Service was prompt, kind, attentive, and above average! Food = 4/5 Facility = 3/5 Service = 4/5 Ambiance = 4/5 Value = 3/5 read more

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Back in the day my husband and I were Houston's devotees. When they closed shop there was a Hawaiian ribeye-sized hole in my heart. Then one magical day someone posted on Reddit that both J. Alexander's and Charleston's have a select few Houston's menu staples available. We tried J. Alexander's first. Here the Hawaiian Ribeye is called Steak Maui, but that flavor was unmistakable. I almost cried. The Grilled Chicken Salad with honey-lime vinaigrette and peanut sauce? At J. Alexnder's it's called the Thai Kai Salad and it is exactly the same as I remembered. The French Dip sandwich? Yeah, they have that. My adult children raved about the crispy chicken tenders and they each had enough to take home for another meal. The ambiance is upscale casual; nice enough for dates and family dinners. I am so grateful for the Redditor who clued me in. I thought I would have to travel far and wide to get these dishes again. Yet, here they are in my own backyard. It's nice to get a win. read more

Might have been the worst prime rib I've ever had. Med rare that came out gray, dry and rather flavorless. Pretty funny when the menu says they don't recommend anything med well or well done and this was just that. Smashed potatoes were ok. Service was solid but the food did not match the hype of this place. Also were seated almost 30 minutes after our reservation time as well read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Prime rib - American Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

My wife and I had dinner here the other night. We started with an excellent appetizer (Tokyo shrimp). For entrees, I had the filet mignon and my wife had the steak special. My filet was a good cut of meat and cooked per my request. We both had the loaded baked potato as a side. They were actually loaded. Piled high with toppings. For dessert we had the chocolate cake with ice cream. It was very good. The server was excellent. My wife sat next to me and we were able to converse the whole time even when it became busy. It always a nice and cozy environment. They also honored my reservation request for a booth. read more

They aren't messing around with their desserts. According to our server, the carrot cake is the reason most people come back. This has been a mainstay in OP for as long as I can remember. I just don't know why it took me so long to dine here. I guess I always figured it was super expensive, compared to other sit down restaurants in Johnson County the prices are very comparable. I had a steak and it was spot on delicious and cooked the way I ordered it. My friend had a RARE prime rib, and it was really rare. they got that right too. And to top it off we had a very personable and bubbly server, I think she was one of the few in the industry that really loved her job. It didn't feel like she worked there, she was just a happy person who brought us some great food. read more

We took some out of town friends here so it was a special occasion. Unfortunately, it was extremely disappointing. We didn't see a server for a while. When we finally did order drinks we didn't get them for probably 20 minutes. The waits continued with the food order and then getting the food. We thought it's ok because the food will be great, but it was not. We don't mind pricey as long as the food is outstanding. Husband and son got steaks that were way overcooked, but we had waited a while so ate what we got. Not only were they over-cooked but the cuts were awful. Honestly we were very surprised that it was THIS bad. It should probably be two stars but the atmosphere and environment was good. Sad to say but the overall experience was horrible. Even my teen son who is not critical and typically doesn't care as long as he eats, was like, wow, that was not good. read more

This place never disappoints. The food is on point. The service is always impeccable. The Mac and Cheese is the best I have ever had. This is our go to place to eat. read more

I stopped by for a curbside pick up on a Sunday night. Pretty easy system they have! I ordered online and once it was placed I was given a pick up time. Once you arrive you are instructed to call the restaurant and let them know. My salad was great! Lettuce, avocado, and tomatoes were all fresh. I really enjoyed the soft croutons , they truly made the meal special ! Tip: Arrive earlier than the pickup time given. Most likely it will be done sooner than the one given. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Southern Salad - American Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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Great spot! Love the ambiance! Bartender was on point, almondine trout was well prepared & tasty! Warm carrot cake is the best dessert in KC!!! read more

We both ordered the French dip sandwich. My wife ordered, medium rare I ordered well done fries crispy, my wife's order came and it was medium well not medium rare, her fries were limp. My fries were crispy. mine was medium well,l not well done. I ordered a Dunkel a beer that I am extremely familiar with what was delivered was not, they have their labels incorrect for what was delivered that was removed from my table. No Manager ever appeared. The French dip sandwich was average at best, not happy at all about the experience. read more

Food was very tasty but I have never spent over 100 dollars per person and left hungry. Portions were smaller than I expected for the price. Service was somewhat distant. Ambiance of the restaurant was nice. Great potential of a place! Food was great, wish there was more for the price. read more

Food was amazing started with smoked salmon dip! Wonderful house salad, prime rib and rotisserie chicken. Great service. Definitely a special occasion place. Evening lighting. Little noisy but was a busy evening. read more

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We LOVE this place - have been coming here for years. UNFORTUNATELY we ran into the bartender with a horrible attitude - we ordered drinks while ordering dinner to go - not a smile, - no graciousness - like all other servers. And - after we paid, gave a 20% tip on the full meal despite only getting a drink - she was horrible. We asked for a holiday shot & she huffed & puffed & blew our happiness down. Working around Christmas stinks - we get it - which is why we're tipping. Just was hoping for some Christmas cheer to go with it read more

My go to in KC for biz lunches and dinner. Service never disappoints for the servers. Although i have had less than stellar service at the bar. Overall great place for a date or a business lunch. read more

The food here was fantastic. I had a steak and smashed potato. My steak was cooked medium and it was perfect. The potatoes were creamy and delicious. We had carrot cake for dessert and it should not be skipped. Flavorful, and nicely displayed. I would suggest Sharing. The service was excellent. They did not hover but were very attentive. Polite and friendly. The ambience was attractive but I have little vision so it was a little dark for me but beautiful all the same . I can't wait to go back. read more

How was dinner you ask? When it's the servers' last day, and she lets you know it....you had better hang on. Besides the lack of interest in us being there and us being sat in her section, I'm pretty sure she duped us into ordering the wrong thing. The French Dip couldn't have been worse, oh, unless you were told to get it on the hamburger bun to really make it "sing". Oh, it sung alright, just not anything I wanted to listen to. Fries, hard to mess up...oh, unless they were ice cold. Garlic, sure...why not just find ALL of it and throw it on the broccoli to scare away even the biggest garlic lovers. Mashed potatoes...delicious, the second time around. I'd love to put all the blame on the server who might as well be holding an "exit this way" sign...but I don't think she was cooking anything, just recommending we order everything wrong. Will I be returning, maybe, (hard to believe I know) but I had good memories from (as the kids like to say) "back in the day". On another note, she did warm up by the end and turned out to be a nice girl (ish)...but it was too late for our taste buds and experience unfortunately. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - All the garlic in the land! - American Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas