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    J. Alexander's

    3.9 (486 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Cypress salad
    Natalie F.

    Server was super nice! My mom got the Cesar salad with salmon and said it was excellent. I got the cypress salad which was also great. Walking through the restaurant there was a ton of dirty tables but I think they just had a huge rush. Overall great experience, this place always is:)

    Rattlesnake pasta
    Deana M.

    Great experience we called before hand you cannot make an over the phone reservation but they said it was a 30 minute wait but when we got there we got sat immediately our server was Kristy and she was amazing 10/10 the food was so good and the drink was amazing too also our server gave us a piece of carrot cake for Mother's Day which was so sweet I will 100% be coming back when I get the chance!

    Elizabeth S.

    Another visit to Jay. Alexander's last night and I must say their crab cakes are my favorite in Palm Beach. There is absolutely nothing wrong with those crab cakes, they are perfection! I am a no breading involved type of crab cake, girl, and the very light Panko breadcrumbs on the outside are exactly the crispy crunch that's needed for the inside that is all wrapping and nothing else. The sauces they provide to accompany. The crab pigs are fantastic, and they are very generous with the size of the crab cakes. That has become like go to dish at J Alexander's these days. We of course had the carrot cake, the chocolate cake, which is so rich. I really appreciate the fact that there are no sprinkles, no chocolate chips, just chocolate cake and delicious rich, chocolatey, fudgy, icing chocolate sauce, and the perfect scoop of vanilla ice cream to go along with it. We also had the Cajun ribeye, which was on the specials menu, as well as the smoked salmon dip that was on the specials menu. There's a Thai chopped salad there and then the regular steak Maui, which is their house ribeye two side sides of there not your average macaroni and cheese, which is always fantastic. And we tried the brussels sprouts as well that was one of the special vegetables for the evening. The brussels sprouts were OK nothing special about them roasted with salt and pepper. The mac & cheese delivered as always :-) the salad Was fantastic as always. And the Cajun ribeye was seasoned nicely. There was minimal spice though so if you're a blackening Cajun season kind of person like me it was a little bit underwhelming, but still delicious. Anyway, all these choices were really good. The smoked salmon dip was pretty mild Yeah fantastic dinner. This was such a delightful dinner. J. Alexander never disciplines! And I'm always excited when we can get a nice early reservation at the PGA location because I need time for that amazing food to digest lol. Another review giving it to you, Straight No Chaser! Enjoy!

    Jmy M.

    Solid place, good food and drinks. Service was pretty good, ambiance okay. Def an older crowd/vibe.

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    One of my all time favorite restaurants. I've never been disappointed. My favorite. The BEST French Dip, ever! But everything Is delicious.

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    6 years ago

    Great food. Wonderful staff. Very clean and attention to the details. One of my favorite places to eat. Highly recommend.

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    Good food and consistently so. Excellent service attentive and great generous cocktails

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    Is there a dress code of any sort here? It's Florida so would a nice pair of shorts and a button down be okay?

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    Spoto's Fish & Oyster is easily one of the top seafood restaurants in the area. We visited on a…read moreSaturday night around 9:00 PM and were pleasantly surprised that it wasn't overly busy, which made for a relaxed dining experience. The atmosphere is elegant yet comfortable, the service is attentive without being overbearing, and the staff is knowledgeable about the menu. Everything felt polished from start to finish, and there was no pressure with upselling or tipping--just genuine, professional hospitality. We started with the seafood sampler, and every item was exceptionally fresh. The oysters, shrimp, and shellfish were beautifully presented and tasted as good as they looked. For my entrée, I had the Lobster Shellfish Pan Roast. The lobster, scallops, shrimp, clams, and mussels were all fresh and perfectly cooked. My only minor critique is that the brandy cream sauce leaned a little sweeter than I would have preferred, but it certainly didn't take away from the quality of the dish. The espresso martini was also excellent--smooth, well-balanced, and made exactly the way it should be. Spoto's is definitely on the expensive side, but that's to be expected for high-quality seafood, an upscale atmosphere, and excellent service. If you're looking for a great seafood restaurant for a date night, celebration, or special occasion, Spoto's is absolutely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back.

    I was meeting a potential new vendor for my job for a work lunch at Spotos since it was based off…read moreof my suggestion because the vendor wasn't local to the area and I've heard great things about Spotos. I will say I was underwhelmed by the whole experience and happy I wasn't paying for the lunch because it was not up to the quality of how expensive it was. The waitress was extremely slow on providing refills and when I asked for suggestions she only talked about the oysters and nothing outside of the starters lineup on the menu. The restaurant was pretty empty for lunch so I thought she would've been more on top of it. We ordered some oysters which were decent but I've had better on palm beach island. The crab cake was probably the only item I was thinking wow this is good. The salmon was lacking flavor and quality so I barely touched it. It was also extremely cold inside and the music was blasting. The waitress just seemed ready to keep up charging us by pushing us to order more such as coffee and dessert and not checking in on us through the meal. I would honestly skip out on this restaurant and go to La marina or another Palm beach restaurant and actually get your moneys worth.

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    Voodoo Bayou

    4.3
    (1k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Kitchen open late

    One of the best dining experiences I have had. Coming from Atlanta we have a ton of great Cajun…read moreoptions but this really impressed. Everything from the ambiance to the food and even the service was phenomenal. Great dining room area with both an outdoor and indoor bar. We sat with the bartender AB that immediately greeted us with waters and their menu. They are currently running a pick 2 for $15.99 menu that has some pretty great options. We had 2 meals & chose the wings, blackened shrimp po boy with the small gumbo's. Wings were super crispy, juicy, and tender. With a nice light Smokey taste. They buffalo and blue cheese sauce was actually pretty impressive. The po boy had a good amount of shrimp to bread ratio, with a nice sauce included. The gumbo had a deep rich flavor, but was not overly heavy with fatty meats. We were also informed of the happy hour oyster special, so we ended up getting a few of the rockerfella and raw. The rockerfella was amazing with melty cheese, a nice garlic flavor, & served with crispy bread slices. The raw came with crackers, lemon, wine vinegar, and a tasty cocktail sauce. Both were delicious. Marco, the manager came and spoke with us about our experience which really showed the attention to detail this restaurant offers. After sharing our story of visiting New Orleans a few years ago and bragging about the beignets, he brought us 2 out to finish our meal. I have to say, these were better than the ones I've had at cafe beignet in NOLA. They were HOT out the fryer to the point where the powdered sugar was slightly melted. Crisp outside dough but gooey soft in the center. A unreal experience to end a fantastic meal. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone. Luckily my sister lives 5 mins from this place but I would easily drive a hour or 2 when visiting from out of town just for this experience. Marco and AB really went above and beyond to make sure this was a special outing on a regular ole' Monday, and we could not have left happier.

    After seriously underestimating the Florida heat and walking a mile and a half to Voodoo, the…read moreexperience was worth every step. From the moment we walked in, the welcome was freakin' awesome. The New Orleans vibe was absolutely on point and set the tone for a great meal. Our waitress was fantastic--friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the menu. She recommended her favorite dish, and it ended up becoming my favorite too. Now, I'm a country boy, so the deviled eggs just weren't my style, but everything else more than made up for it. The cornbread was incredible. Honestly, I couldn't decide if I was eating cake or cornbread--it was that good. The barbecue shrimp was outstanding and easily one of my favorite dishes (our waitress clearly has great taste!). The fried oysters were cooked to perfection, and the baked chicken was seasoned and prepared just right. The gator tail was great with the sauce. I've had scalloped potatoes many times over the years, but these were on another level--definitely some for the record books. If you're looking for great food, an authentic New Orleans atmosphere, and excellent service, Voodoo is absolutely worth the visit.

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    This drink is old fashioned which everyone loves to order.

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    This drink is old fashioned which everyone loves to order.

    J. Alexander's - newamerican - Updated August 2026

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