What a gem! I met a friend for lunch, as we are always trying new places. We wanted to see if it was casual, dressy, a little more formal, etc. It can be all of the above! Although for dinner, I would elevate it to dressy or semi-formal. It is definitely a place for any celebration. The menu was great, and there is something for everyone. For an appetizer, we had the steak rolls and queso with chips (already starting to feel full). Steak rolls are a must! For the entree, I had the strip steak with Caesar salad, which was a special that day. My steak was seasoned perfectly, and the salad was a typical Caesar. I would love to try something else next time, as the food surrounding us looked amazing and everyone seemed to enjoy their meals. There is also a bar, and the atmosphere is suitable for a special date, casual meetup, or anything you may have in mind! The service was amazing and gave great recommendations. read more

Seated promptly and our server was there. Great service and food. Moderate noise but table conversation was easy. We love the sidecar with the martini. read more

Excellent food, great ambiance! The customer service was top tier!! Great parking as well.

We only came in here for a quick drink after checking out homes in this area. Great social distancing even at the bar they had clear dividers all along the bar. The food looked amazing especially the ribs with fries and coleslaw and the price for the size of the plate was not bad at all. Husband ordered a red oak which was a little flat he said but I ordered a Tito's and soda 2 limes and a splash of cranberry...so good! Also bartenders were prompt and efficient ! Definitely coming back to have dinner here soon! read more

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Horrible customer service!!! Managers are rude and don't care to help customers. I tried booking a reservation, talked to multiple managers just for them all to tell me something different. My family eats here a lot and we won't be back to this location. But it's not like they care anyways. read more

My friends and I went to J. Alexander's for apps and drinks, and as always, the visit was fantastic! We were seated quickly and served by such a sweet server! I ordered the steak rolls and a lemon drop, which comes with a side car (you can't beat that!) on ice. My friends had fish sandwiches and the tuna stack, along with more lemon drops and a ruby red rita. We all enjoyed our food and drink, and the servings were very delicious and filling. The service is impeccable as well. I highly recommend this restaurant, not just as a "special occasion" type upscale restaurant, but it is a great after-work business casual place to enjoy craft-made cocktails and superb entrees and starters with friends. read more

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The food is wonderful and the service was excellent. Is it a bit pricey but I think it's worth it.

We were looking for a nice Saturday night spot to grab a hearty meal. J Alexander's seemed to be a great option in the Crabtree area, and they had ample parking so it was easy in and out. Reservations were hard to come by, so we took a gamble on walk-in seating. To our surprise they were able to accommodate my party of 4 immediately. Inside you walk into a cozy but modern eclectic ambiance. The bar sits to the left with clear plastic barriers between every 4 seats. Masks were prevalent everywhere and cleanliness was on point. Tables in the dining area were spread out and the staff was great at situating the patrons in an orderly fashion. We got seated at a booth and immediately ordered the appetizer Steak Rolls and Caesar Salads. The Steak Rolls are a must have, and the salad came in a cold plate which made it cool and crisp. I absolutely loved that added touch! We shared our entrees so I was able to indulge in the Crab Cakes with Orzo, Rotisserie Chicken, and the Filet Mignon with Béarnaise Sauce. We tacked on shoestring fries, garlic mashed potatoes, and the Mac n Cheese. All of it was flavorful and my only regret was not wearing my stretchy pants lol Our server was friendly and checked in on us regularly. Overall, J Alexander's is a great addition to your list of nice dinner spots to get fancy ;) read more

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The ambiance is nice but they definitely need to turn on some lights. It is so dark in there that it is difficult to read the menu. Great $ martinis and very good seafood. read more

Very wonderful, elegant environment, Maui steak magnificent services usually decent best time to go with lunch. No wait on food or service crowd at night bar always field on game night. read more

I took my boyfriend and his family here fun a Saturday lunch to honor my dad's birthday (he passed last year). We all enjoyed our yummy meals, great service, and nice atmosphere! I had the grilled salmon and sautéed spinach. Everyone at the table had something different. The table shared the cheesecake and key lime pie for dessert. The only recommendation I'd make, and it's a minor one, is that maybe the lights could be turned up a bit for lunch. It felt a bit like the lights were on "dinner dim." read more

J. Alexander's - Salmon and spinach - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Nice atmosphere. The veggie burger was pretty good. It's house made. It wasn't falling apart. It didn't have a grainy or earthy taste. It was a good size. I expected more non meat options such as a pasta with veggies but I did enjoy my meal. read more

J. Alexander's - Veggie burger propped to show the patty. - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Hmmm...today was a massive miss...the menu needs a refresh...very very very limited..seems like it hadnt changed since the last 2 times we were here.. ...the competition is just a block away at Perrys Steakhouse and Grille so J Alexanders needs to up their game. I couldn't find anything appealing to eat so we opted for coffee and dessert. I used to loooove the French pressed coffee but this time around it was watery and tasted like it had coffee grounds in it and we waited so long for extra cream and sugar that we ended up leaving.The Key Lime pie was way to sweet. I left very disappointed . Still a lovely space-- very dim and romantic but they have to get the menu together. read more

J. Alexander's - Key lime pie - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Very very nice ambiance the food is good. The food far exceeded my expectations. I wish there was a dress code for the guest. I had Steak Maui it was delicious! The waiter was very attentive and poised! I would definitely visit again. read more

Redlands is one of the best restaurants in metro Birmingham for a great steak. Love their prime rib! My family and I have been dining there for 30 years. Food is always delicious and some of the best well trained servers you will find in the industry. The chef is one of Birmingham's best and it's well managed. Ambiance is perfect for a romantic evening and great place for business lunches. It's absolutely five star. Five star plus! read more

GOD AWFUL SERVICE. Brought three French press coffees, no cups for ten minutes. Brought deserts: one ice cream, no spoon for another ten minutes. Carrot cake, no forks also for ten minutes. Meanwhile, the table of eight was left with all of our dirty glasses, side plates of sauces, salad plates, etc. BUT NO SILVERWARE. THIS WAS NOT DURING A BUSY TIME. It was a regular Saturday morning at 11:30am. Spoke with GM on the way out and she promised to reach out to me the following Monday; she went as far as to get my email, phone and first/last name. TWO WEEKS LATER, I called the restaurant to speak with the GM. I left my information with the person that answered the phone who said she could see her and would have her contact me within the hour. THAT WAS TWO MONTHS AGO. Bad business practice. As a family, we used to celebrate a majority of our birthdays there. We will absolutely not be returning. read more

Another mah corporate chain experience. I like the one in Oakbrook, IL but this one the food was mediocre. Ordered a salad - hard to mess up except they skimmed on the avocado, fried chicken was tasteless only saving grace was house-made dressing and cornbread croutons. Ima one and done read more

Oh my goodness! Everything was wonderful. Our family of five had a great time dining there last night. Every morsel of food was delicious and the atmosphere was delightful. Thank you sooooo much. We'll be back again soon. read more

A close to home favorite for us! A diverse menu and fantastic cocktails! Great bar atmosphere and wonderful service! Highly recommend!

Exquisite food, great wine, and the ambiance is just amazing.. Friendly service as well so I definitely recommend.

We went here in August while visiting some dear friends. I've been here once before for the carrot cake and an after dinner drink and this time we came for dinner. It's a very busy restaurant, the hostess was friendly but I found a lot of the staff running in front of us, which I find to be unprofessional. We ordered our appetizers and entrées and all of our appetizers came out at different times which was baffling to me since two of us ordered salads my friend ordered soup and I ordered the queso with chips and mine came out last. I was still eating my appetizer when they started bringing out the entrées which again I found to be unprofessional. Two of our friends ordered the filet mignon which they said was not cooked properly, my friend had the salmon which he enjoyed and my veggie burger was not bad. It was like they were just rushing us out the door. We had the fantastic carrot cake again, but overall I found the food to be just OK and typical of a chain restaurant. The service was OK our server was kind of friendly but seemed a little bit out of it. I can't say I would go back to this restaurant. read more

The food quality did not match the prices. I had salmon and an acorn squash dish, both were just edible, not very good at all. Our meal was very expensive and we were disappointed with the taste of our meal. We are not planning to eat there again. I sent concerns in a survey after dining there and there was no response. read more

Great ambiance. The food was really nothing great. Pretty bland. The steak special I had was pretty fatty and not all that tender. There are much better restaurants in the Raleigh - Crabtree area. Would not rush back. read more

INTRO: J. Alexander's Restaurant is an upscale, mid-tier restaurant located beside Crabtree Valley Mall that serves American cuisine. ENTREE 1: Slow Roasted Prime Rib ($35.00) - Aged and roasted on the bone, served au jus with smashed potatoes. I had asked my server for the meat to be cooked "rare", but I guess he must have misheard me because there was no blood on my steak whatsoever. If you're someone who enjoys eating steak the PROPER way, then make sure you ask for a rarer steak than you normally order because the steak will be slightly overcooked. Nonetheless, the size of the prime rib was generous and felt worth it for the price. The original entree comes with smashed potatoes by default, but the side can be switched out for any other side. I highly recommend getting the "Not Your Ordinary Mac and Cheese". This mac and cheese is made of pasta shells and has a nice layer of bread crumbs that adds a slight crunch to the texture. The prime rib also comes with a tin of creamed or raw horseradish and a dipping sauce for the meat. 8/10 (knocked off 1 point because it was overcooked) ENTREE 2: Mahi Mahi ($22.00) - The fish is extremely tender, to such an extent that it almost feels like butter if that makes any sense. The fish was also beautifully seasoned and the portion size was acceptable for the price. It comes with a side of zucchini pasta, which is pretty much steamed zucchini stands with tomato pasta sauce. It was fairly bland for my taste. I would recommend getting a different side if possible. 7/10 VENUE: The seating arrangement is a mixture of booths and tables. The lights are fairly dimmed for the "romantic" ambience. There is a large wine rack located in the back of the restaurant that is out on display. PARKING: There is a parking lot with an abundance of parking spots. I would be very surprised if parking is ever unavailable. WORTH IT? YES, I HIGHLY recommend getting the prime rib! I've been to Angus Barn 3 times, but I honestly think the prime rib at J. Alexander is far superior. (Overall 8/10) PLEASE NOTE: This establishment does NOT provide complimentary birthday, anniversary, or celebratory desserts. However, they will provide a candle if you purchase one of their desserts. read more

J. Alexander's - Slow Roasted Prime Rib - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Went in here for lunch looking for the fish tacos but they were removed from the menu. I settled on the chicken sandwich and it was nothing special. Service was good but the food was very mediocre and comparable to fast food in both look and taste. read more

J. Alexander's - Chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This was my first meal sitting down in a restaurant since COVID-19. I must say it was pleasantly surprising how well they've planned out the seating. They have tables and booths set up with social distancing, meaning every other table they have someone seated and none of the tables next to booths were open. It definitely made you feel at ease with going out to eat. To get to the food, it was absolutely delicious! This might be my new favorite restaurant. We ordered the steak rolls which are a MUST to order. The steak was seasoned pretty well and delicious. The Mac and cheese has a nice crust over it, very good! Their chicken tenders are the best hands down. I highly recommend visiting. You can also feel good about eating in the restaurant. read more

J. Alexander's - Cajun Ribeye with Mac and Cheese - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I have been here 4 times and each time it has been great. They are always fast in seating and taking orders. The food hasn't disappointed me yet so they are my go to place. Only thing I will complain about is in the past, when I ordered shrimp they served probably about 6 to 8 big ones . But now, they serve the tiny popcorn shrimp. I might stay away from getting shrimp for a while. I dislike tiny shrimp. Overall it's a great place. read more

This restaurant is classy and has fantastic food. However, the pricing is wack and the service is subpar all in all both issues don't do the place justice. While paying $50 for (2) small French Dip sandwiches (laughable price and size but tasted great) I witnessed the manager? and 2 hostesses ignore for a time and then talk over a sweet elderly woman who was just trying to pick up carrot cake she had called in. The place needs help from a service and portion size to price ratio. read more

Amazing experience at this restaurant. It's located right beside Crabtree Valley mall so in a well traveled area. There is ample parking as they have their own lot. The ambience of the restaurant is very relaxing as the lights are dimmed. But the most important part...tha food! I ordered the steak rolls as an appetizer and they were so so good. For my entree, I ordered the steak and fries which was also tasty. Since it was a Friday night, I tried out one of their cocktails, The 919, and it was on the money! Very flavorful and not too overpowering. Finally, I ordered the carrot cake to go and it is so moist and delicious. My waitress was very attentive and pleasant, as well as the hostess. It is definitely a restaurant I would visit again! read more

J. Alexander's - The 919 - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This place is located right next to an apartment complex there's plenty of parking. This is a sports bar place that is relaxed setting. Upon entering we were greeted and seated despite not having a reservation. The server was nice and knowledgeable. The food was great and filling. I wantedwanted desert when I first walked in because I saw someone's, but was not able to eat any dessert after eating dinner. I was so full. I had the bacon burger with broccoli. My peers had a veggie burger and crab cakes and they enjoyed their meals as well. The restrooms were clean. The lightening dim for a romantic occasion. I think it's a nice place to try. read more

J. Alexander's - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The atmosphere is amazing, and the food was grade A, however the service was poor. The servicer was not welcoming and the removing of the plates was slow. I completely understand staff shortages during this time, however being a up scale restaurant all points should be considered. read more

J. Alexander's - Red drum - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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First time trying out J. Alexander's and it was fantastic! I think we made it there right before the dinner rush and I had no reservations. Our waiter, Robert, took excellent care of us and displayed great expertise about the menu. He was patient with us as we ordered, kind, and was on top of things. The food and drinks came out pretty quickly. Food was great and the service even better! Will definitely come back soon. read more

J. Alexander's - NY Strip with NYO Mac and Cheese, broccoli. The other plate has the ribs, coleslaw, and loaded baked potato - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I read the reviews and tried this place since I was traveling. I ordered the prime rib. I was pretty disappointed. The waiter did warn me this was a cold meat. The fat was not rendered and the meat really did not have any detectable seasoning but salt. The au jus was just something out of a box. The smashed potatoes on the side were very dry. Not a lot of cooking happening in the kitchen for sure. read more

The food was pretty good from the appetizers to the main dish. The steak egg rolls are really good

Came here with my parents. It was very dark inside-- such mood lighting. They had daily specials including $10 sushi on Wednesday's. The side salad is huge! My dad ordered the prime rib and said it was really salty. I had the grilled salmon and it was delicious. My parents said they had a mile high ice cream cake, but unfortunately I didn't get to experience this first hand. Service was good and I enjoyed my evening. read more

J. Alexander's - Grilled salmon - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This was a nice setup and spot for dinner and drinks. When I first arrived (after 7pm) the bar area was crowded and there was a 20 min wait to be seated. The wait wasn't too bad and it may not have been a whole 20 minutes. Menu consisted of salads, burgers, and seafood. We ordered cocktails and they were delicious and strong! Appetizers: chips with spinach con queso (sooooo yummy). For meals we ordered steak maui w/ loaded baked potato and crab cakes w/fries and creamed spinach. They both were great and cooked as ordered. It is kinda costly but large portions for the price; way to much to eat in one sitting. Service was good and quick. I felt like we had to send him away a few times because he legit was waiting for our orders. But overall he was a good waiter; I didn't catch his name but he was Latinx. I would most definitely go back and do bar drinks. Or do an order to go when I'm in the area. read more

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Really love this restaurant. Great location and good food! Tasty! wanna go for party... read more

J. Alexander's - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Just a fabulous feed joint. One of the best French Dips I've ever had... no, it was the best. Service was fantastic. Highly recommend

I can't say much great about this restaurant, but it wasn't the worst. The service was mediocre. I ordered the New York strip, filet mignon, Caesar salad and carrot cake The total came to about $120. The best thing I ordered was between the Caesar salad and the carrot cake. I would come back but it's just nothing spectacular. Maybe if you just wanted to go out on a date i would recommend it. read more

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I love the J. Alexander's where i live in Columbus, Ohio, so I guess it's safe to say I'm a fan of all J. Alexander's! I was in Raleigh for a quick work trip and my friend moved to Chapel Hill a few months ago. We met up for a quick dinner near the hotel I was staying at. It was near a mall, so mostly chain restaurants popped up on Yelp, but I was excited to see this as an option. And I had no idea, but it turns out my friend had worked at a J. Alexander's in college, so she knew the entire menu! We went there on a weeknight around 7p. The place was steady, not too busy. We were seated at a big spacious booth. I love how the lighting in the restaurant is dark, but then when you get to your table, it doesn't feel too dark at all (although I'll admit that I would never want to work here due to the dim lighting.). We started off with a sushi appetizer since we were both hungry. It was on the specialty menu and our server recommended it. It comes out in little "cakes" and not your typical sushi roll. I really was not a fan of those. Based on how she described it, I thought it had everything I'd like in it. But the cream cheese tasted more like a horseradish and I think there was asparagus in there which I don't like as well. For my main meal, I went with the sirloin which comes with the the mac & cheese. I enjoyed the sirloin but it was greasy. I felt like there was a puddle of grease on my plate the entire time I dined. I know my stomach well enough and thought "this won't work out well for me later..." Which sure enough I had a bad stomach ache by the time we left. Which is why they lose one star. Not to mention the exact same thing happened last time I was at a J. Alexander's so I'm starting to feel like I may enjoy their food but the food doesn't reciprocate that feeling. lol The mac and cheese was great! Very unlike any I had had before. It's super creamy, has up to 5 different cheeses in it and then I believe our server said that onions are cooked in with the cheese so it melts and creates and more flavorful taste. I really enjoyed it! For dessert, I was not leaving this place without the carrot cake. I had it back in January and still think about it often. I actually cannot stand carrot cake (prob one of my least favorite desserts), but a friend got it last time I was at a J. Alexander's and it was mind-blowing! It comes with a sheet of melted cream cheese icing. YUM! I shared it with my friend, but I will admit that it wasn't quite as good as I remember it being last time I dined at a JA. However, still something I'd definitely recommend. All in all, a solid chain with a great selection and top notch desserts! I hope to be back soon (and hope my stomach can handle it!). read more

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