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J. Alexander's

3.9 (483 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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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:)

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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Tish P.

Couple of coworkers and I came here for dinner. Luckily I made a reservation and I highly recommend it cause it got a little crazy in there. The waiter was a younger guy and fairly friendly. He made jokes here and there as well. Now my coworker ordered a pretty little drink and said it was good, she couldn't remember the name. I went with a beer but when it came out in a little raggedy can I said no thanks! Not for $8 bucks. I ended up ordering absolutely nothing healthy, slab of ribs with loaded baked potato and their mac & cheese. The sides came out piping hot. The potato was really good and while they do openly express their mac & cheese is different and I had no expectations besides wanting it to taste good, it was not something I would rush to order again. Something in it was weird, I couldn't identify it. Now the bad part, those ribs were served to me cold/borderline room temp. Like really, they didn't even look warm, let alone hot enough for serving. I didn't send them back, just decided to eat it later after having a couple of the cold ribs. Uncharacteristically, I didn't take any pics of my coworkers' food but they said their meals were good. They were not first timers like myself so I would guess they knew what to order.

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Marly E.

J. Alexander's offers a fantastic dining experience, and the Wednesday soup is my favorite. It's like a creamy chicken noodle soup and is simply a must-try--rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. It's the perfect balance of creaminess and tender chicken. Their Cypress chicken salad is another hit, expertly crafted with fresh ingredients. While it typically comes with ranch dressing, the champagne vinaigrette adds a light and tangy twist that pairs beautifully with the greens. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty soup or a well-composed salad, J. Alexander's delivers on flavor and quality! The service is great during lunch time. Also the place is perfectly lit with an intimate feel.

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Dinner last week with another couple. Had the flounder special. It was just OK. Broccoli was amazing and the potato was nice.

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All was perfect. A great dining experience. Ambiance lovely and service above and beyond expectations.

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The server won't say happy birthday but they will bring the best carrot cake you've ever had.

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Our favorite place to eat. You can count on food preparation is same quality. Wait staff very polite and accommodating.

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Excellent food and service! We will go back for sure! The ribs are awesome! The salads are awesome! Just an awesome experience!

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7 months ago

good no good the area bad, takeout was a hassle, dirty inside, do not waste your time here, if i could give it no stars i would.

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We go there often the best artichokes by far salmon very good carrot cake outstanding

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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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Tap 42 - Palm Beach Gardens

4.3
(183 reviews)
1.6 mi
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Tap 42 in the Gardens Mall delivers a consistently excellent experience. From 3pm - 6pm, they…read morefeature a happy hour menu with super reasonably priced bar bites (although they definitely mean it when they say they're bite-sized!) The dimly-lit ambiance is always a plus, but the biggest takeaway for me is that their menu is stellar. I had the Big Smash, their signature double smash burger, alongside their truffle Parmesan fries and it's easily one of best burgers I've had in South Florida. It literally melted right into my taste buds. I'd strongly recommend this as your next happy hour spot if you're in Palm Beach Gardens!

Unfortunately, I didn't have the food because the hostess didn't seat my party of two. We visited…read moreafter a long day of shopping and just wanted to sit and eat something. We went on Saturday, June 27th at about 4 pm. The restaurant wasn't very busy as many of the tables were empty. However, we were told by the hostess to wait while a table was cleaned off. We obliged; my friend went to the restroom and I moved off to the side to wait for the table While waiting, a party of 4 walked in and were seated right away. Apart of their party was someone in a wheelchair so I shrugged it off. Once my friend came back and learned that I hadn't been seated, another party of about 3-4 walked in and they too were seated right away. At that point I stepped back up to the hostess to inquire about our table. She looked surprised that I was still standing there even though she hadn't seated us. I asked her why weren't we seated but two bigger parties were and she didn't have a response other than a mumbled and disingenuous "I'm sorry". I told her not to worry and to cancel our table. We immediately left, walked across to Coopers Hawk and was seated right away and enjoyed a yummy dinner. I do know from visiting the Boca location that the food is usually good and the vibes are nice, but the experience at this location really rubbed me the wrong way so I likely won't visit again.

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The Cooper

The Cooper

4.0
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0.3 mi
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Our server, Courtney, was pleasant and caring. She certainly took care of us and the food was…read moredelicious! Thank you!!

The Cooper Craft Kitchen & Bar is what happens when great food, good taste, and chill confidence…read moreall sit at the same table--and nobody's trying too hard. It's low-key tucked away in Palm Beach Gardens, but once you're in, it's giving "why don't more people know about this?" energy. Now let's get into brunch--because this place understands the assignment. The shrimp and grits? Elite. Bold, rich, perfectly balanced. The kind of dish that makes you pause mid-bite and rethink your life choices--mainly why you haven't been eating this more often. The shakshouka is flavorful, comforting, and executed cleanly. And the waffles... listen--these waffles are not here to play. Crispy, fluffy, and dangerously easy to finish. Order them knowing full well you're not sharing. The menu truly lives up to the idea of "a taste of everything." There's so much to choose from that decision paralysis is real--but in a fun way. No bad options, just tough choices. The vibe is on point. Modern, warm, stylish without being loud about it. The kind of place that feels just as right for brunch as it does for a relaxed dinner. The staff is consistently friendly, attentive, and actually happy to be there--no bad attitudes, no weird energy. The manager is hands-on, professional, and clearly runs a tight (but chill) ship. Is it a little tucked away? Yes. Is it worth finding? Absolutely. Consider it a hidden gem with main-character energy. Bottom line: Great food. Strong brunch game. Beautiful space. Solid service. For me, it's five stars every single time--no overthinking, no debate. If you know, you know. And if you don't... now you do. More pics to follow...

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Yard House

Yard House

3.7
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First time at the restaurant and it was nice. The menu had a variety of options. We started with…read morechicken nachos which were good. Can't go wrong with nachos. For my entree I tried the lobster garlic pasta . It came out steaming hot. The flavor was good just a little too salty for my liking. It was good for a first try for me but I most likely would never order again. My friends all said their food was good as well. The one thing that stood out was that that good sized servings. Makes you feel you're getting a good bang for your money. The server was nice and the ambiance is fun and friendly. I heard happy hour is the best and you get apps 1/2 the price.

I've been to Yard House for happy hour at least 4-5 times. It's usually crowded and loud. The poke…read morenachos are my favorite but let's be honest, their food gets better and better with drinks. Unfortunately, my latest visit ended on a sour note. A manager brought a few dishes to our table. Just as he started walking away, I said, "Sir..." Nothing. I said it again. Still nothing. The third time, I said it louder because I know he heard me each time. He finally turned around and responded with, "WHAT?" in a very nasty tone. Excuse me? I simply needed his attention and this was the response. That's not how you speak to a customer especially as a manager, the person who should be setting the standard for hospitality. I later asked our server what his name was, without explaining why, and she told me it was Ed. Ed clearly needs a refresher in customer service because that interaction was completely unnecessary. I really should report my experience directly to corporate office just because of how unnecessarily nasty this man was.

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Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.
Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.
Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.
Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.
Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.

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Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.
Seasons 52

Seasons 52

3.9
(709 reviews)
2.6 mi
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We sat at the bar, which was amazing for people-watching! Our server was fantastic, and we decided…read moreto go with his recommendations -- we're so glad we did. Everything was absolutely delicious. The charcuterie board was beautifully presented and even came with a card explaining each item, which was a nice touch. The seared scallops with mascarpone risotto and broccolini had incredible flavor -- perfectly cooked and well balanced. For dessert, everything was very good overall. I wasn't overly impressed with the raspberry cannoli, but the pecan pie was definitely my favorite!

Saturday lunch. Decided to sit outside by the water. Great view of boaters going by. Attentive…read moreservice, even though when we got there we were the only outside diners. Yes it was hot but they have fans and we wanted to enjoy the water views and the weather. Had the Naked Cheeseburger and my companion had the Grilled Corn Bacon Flatbread and the Summer Corn soup. Everything was excellent. We ended with their Key Lime dessert which we shared. Just enough sweetness after lunch without it being overindulgent. Would like to return and perhaps hit the Tiki Taxi and then follow up with lunch or dinner.

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Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.
Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.
Cedar Plank-roasted Salmon with seasonal vegetables, marble potatoes and dill-mustard sauce
Cedar Plank-roasted Salmon with seasonal vegetables, marble potatoes and dill-mustard sauce
Seasons 52 has a wide selection of varietals on our wine menu

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Seasons 52 has a wide selection of varietals on our wine menu
Coolinary

Coolinary

4.5
(674 reviews)
3.0 mi
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Always delicious! Great staff and location!…read more I brought a few friends over and so glad I did! They loved the ambiance, the food, everything! Great flavors and totally worth it!

OK this place has an energy. It felt like we could have been in New York, Atlanta or Chicago -…read morethere's just an energy to this place and you wouldn't expect it right near a Dunkin inside of a shopping center. From the sweet pretty blonde hostess to the server and the staff, it just feels like there's an energy there. I also don't usually get into food. I'm not a foodie - I'll spend a lot for a good meal, but I generally don't get too excited about many restaurants. I'm excited about this one. if you're gonna go there for 1 meal, get the MEXICAN STREET CORN and the CHICKEN AND WAFFLES. We always get the corn and our server even gave us little wet naps to clean up with (clutch). And I absolutely love their CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES - three warm large chocolate chip cookies and a glass of milk which was only maybe $10? Crazy - I've also heard happy hour is amazing but I work and can never get there. This time I got the SEAFOOD SAUTEE and it was one of the best seafood dishes I had. Looking back, I'd recommend asking to replace the potatoes with shrimp if you can. They were so good. Our server Natalia was great and said the shrimp is from Argentina.. My wife had the PORK COLLAR - I thought it was good but I didn't think it was as good as my seafood. Our daughter had the burger - really solid and she couldn't finish it. Bonus for Dad. The last thing I would say is that this place isn't gonna be for everyone because it's noisy - probably because the bartenders serve great drinks! There was one woman at the bar that was laughing incredibly loud (uggg) but the staff couldn't have done anything about that. If you want to go there and have a really quiet sort of like laid back meal or you get triggered easily or something - SIT OUTSIDE. Otherwise, you're gonna hear music, people talking, laughing, and having fun. That also makes it great for families - we had a couple of kids sitting right beside us. So this is one of our favorite restaurants now in the Palm Beach Gardens area. Highly highly highly suggest you check it out get but GET A RESERVATION - this place is busy. I hope this helps!

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Coolinary inside jammed packed!
Coolinary inside jammed packed!
Smoked Chicken tacos
Smoked Chicken tacos
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Swordfish with summer corn

J. Alexander's - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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