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    J. Alexander's Restaurant

    4.2 (116 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Brandi A.

    First time trying this restaurant on Mother's Day and extremely impressed. The portions are huge and everything is presented so beautifully. Ribs were 10/10. Only thing I did not like were the drinks- straight juice and very little alcohol.

    CYPRESS SALAD
    Nessa R.

    We were in the area after a long day out and the honey pot picked J. Alexander to grab a bite! He had come before with his mom and loved it so I was excited to come. If he liked it, it's good! We were sweaty from being out all day so we opted for the bar. Ambiance is upscale/casual if that makes sense. I felt comfortable coming in with shorts but you could definitely dress up as they do have a dining area. Staff were super hospitable from the front, to the bartender, to the servers. Let's get into it! Lobster Roll - Great! I love a shoe string French fry! Yummers! Cypress Salad - Was absolutely delicious! Can't wait to come back to enjoy more of the menu!

    NEW YORK STRIP
    Mook E.

    Great service! Great food! If you can ask for Ivelisse as your waitress. She was amazinggggg! It was my first time there and she let us know what were the most popular options as well as her favorites. Anything we needed she got us quickly!! She even let us try the wines before we ordered our glass. All of the employees were great on 5/23! Great hospitality and food. The New York strip and loaded potato was so good!! The burger and Mac and cheese were good as well! I will definitely be back soon.

    Steak Maui Ribeye@ J. Alexander's!
    Spencer H.

    Excited to see another quality restaurant pop up in Annapolis Town Center and found the perfect time to make that trip. Mother's Day 2025 it is!! Mom dressed in her Sunday's best, and was treated like a star. So many staff members stopped by our table to compliment how pretty she was. We didn't even have to eat, she was overwhelmed just by that.. Lol The food was outstanding. My all time favorite steak is the "Houston's Hawaiian" Ribeye and J. Alexander's must have stolen one of their chefs because their "Steak Maui" is identical to the Houston's Hawaiian!! I was in heaven! My mother really enjoyed her jumbo fried shrimp but her loaded baked potato took the cake!! J. Alexander is borderline upscale but reasonably priced if you're not trying to spend a fortune for a quality meal. The design is a mix between traditional and contemporary, so definitely nothing over the top. I love this new edition to the Annapolis restaurant scene and we'll most certainly be back!!!

    MR. JACK'S CRISPY CHICKEN PLATTER
    Darien C.

    This is a true after church restaurant. It's always clean, the service is impeccable and the food is so good. All the dishes have a large quantity and taste amazing from the appearance to the seasoning. Everyone should eat here at least once.

    Cesar salad without croutons
    Cherlyn M.

    I did not think this was a birthday worthy dinners. My friend took me out for my birthday that is coming up in a few days. I had the chicken strips which were underwhelming. I had to ask for the croutons. There was nobody in the dining room. The waiter just disappeared. The ambiance was lovely.

    Mariah M.

    I have to review J Alexander after my best friend and I were accommodated so greatly on Valentine's Day evening! It seems as if J Alexander was the place to be on Friday night! Many many couples were in attendance this night and last minute plan me, my best friend and I arrived on a whim not knowing if we'd get a seat. Lucky day, our hostest seated us right at our arrival and then.. a time was had! Great food (with big portions), great (strong) drinks, and great conversation commenced! Our server, Miguel kept our faces smiling and glasses full all night, and I would love to return!

    Key Lime Pie
    Cheryl V.

    Our first visit to J. Alexander's was the perfect way to end a great date night after the movies! The restaurant has a very nice vibe--warm, inviting, and perfect for a relaxed evening out. From start to finish, the service was excellent, and our server, Billy, took great care of us. The shrimp appetizer was so good, and the salad was extremely fresh. For entrées, the King Cut Prime Rib was cooked to perfection, and the Mahi Mahi with crab special was absolutely delicious--grilled perfectly with an almost Cajun blackened seasoning that was amazing. We ended the night with the absolutely delicious key lime pie. The only thing we regret is not taking more pictures--we were too busy enjoying the food! We'll be better prepared next time. This was our first visit to J. Alexander's, but it definitely won't be our last!

    Prime Rib
    Brisje G.

    This was my first time trying J.Alexander and it just opened a few months ago in Annapolis. I popped in one afternoon for lunch with my girlfriend. It's a really beautiful restaurant perfect for a lunch meeting or a date. There is a huge bar, high tops, and quite a few tables up the ramp. My server for lunch was Mariah. She recommended great suggestions for our first visit & took great care of us. In addition to her, management even stopped by to make sure everything was to our liking. That was a special touch to let us know they care about their guest experiences. For drinks, I tried a couple martinis. I tried two of their handcrafted cocktails. I love that the martinis come with a little extra on the side. It's like 2 drinks for the price of 1. The bartender balanced them really nice. I highly recommend the Fleur-de-lis. For appetizers, we tried the Hong Kong shrimp, avocado bomb, and Huevo rolls off the special menu. The portion sizes were great and everything was flavorful. For entrees, I ordered the lobster roll and substituted the fries for the lemon Reggiano broccoli. My friend ordered the prime rib. For a side we were dying to try the not your ordinary Mac so we added that as well. The food came out in a timely manner. Let me just say both meals were AMAZING! I loved how they dressed the lobster roll up and the meat was so fresh! That broccoli is by far the best I had from a restaurant. I came home and tried to remake it for my lunch the next day. I sampled my friend's Prime Rib. It was cooked to perfection. I definitely can't wait to go back and order my own on the next visit. The Mac was really good for a restaurant. I usually don't order Mac at restaurants because not everyone can do Mac n Chz correct. They baked this Mac to perfection. I will def be ordering that again too. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream to split. If you are a chocolate lover this is for you!!!! J.Aelxander hit a home run with everything we had. Thanks again to the staff and management for making this a remomorable visit. See you again REAL SOON.

    Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon
    Alishia H.

    My partner and I used to visit a J. Alexander in Atlanta. It's been over 10 years but the nostalgia is still there. Here in Annapolis, the food was 10/10 Filet mignon and steak and frites - do it! My biggest rave is how hot and perfectly cooked the food was cooked. Oscar was our server, pleasant, professional and sealed the deal on the experience. We'll be back and there won't be a decade between visits. Ps. Liberty School Cab Sauv pairs great with both steaks.

    Crab dip
    Kim S.

    We had a reservation for 4 at 315pm on a Sunday. We were seated immediately. Everyone was awesome. The food was good. Husband said his roasted chicken was ok and could have been cooked a little longer. My friend said the Nashville chicken was ants but salty. We didn't get dessert. We were heading to a movie and didn't think it would do well in the heat of the trunk for later. Bathrooms were nice and clean. Restaurant was clean and well lit. Manager on the floor cake by and introduced herself - which was a great touch. I'd definitely go back again. They have a parking area adjacent to the restaurant which is really good

    Filet with a baked potato
    Marilou Y.

    A Favorite That Always Delivers Some restaurants become more than just places to eat--they become part of your memories. J. Alexander's is absolutely one of those places for me. I visited to celebrate a special anniversary and the achievement of a certification I had been studying hard for, and it turned out to be the perfect choice. From the moment we walked in, everything felt right. The ambiance was upscale yet welcoming, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening. Service was outstanding--attentive without feeling overbearing--and the food was nothing short of perfect. The steaks were cooked exactly to temperature, with every bite packed with flavor. And then there's the carrot cake... truly a standout. Rich, decadent, and unforgettable, it was the perfect sweet ending to a night worth celebrating. Even now, I find myself thinking about that meal often. J. Alexander's isn't just a restaurant--it's my favorite spot, and it's a place I'll return to whenever I want to celebrate something special (or just want a flawless dining experience).

    Crispy Calamri
    Jerran N.

    I wanted to stay in Annapolis but wasn't quite sure what I wanted to eat. Did a quick search and found this delight of a place. I was able to make reservations on the same day (Saturday) My wife and I arrived and were quickly seated. The restaurant has a nice intimate feel however this place was jumping. Tons of people inside with everyone having a good time. Our waitress was sweet. Made good suggestions and was very attentive. For starters we ordered the Crispy Calamri while my wife had a lemon drop for a drink. The Clamari was in fact crispy. Very solid crunch. The marinara sauce was PIPING hot. Good start to our dinner. The lemon drop was a good mix of alcohol and juice. They provide you the cup along with the remainder on the side. BIG TIME PLUS. For Dinner, I was starving. I ordered the Steak N Fries, along with the Rockfish and Not your Ordinary Mac & Cheese. The steak was delicious! Nice and juicy. Cooks to perfection. Fries were crispy. The Fish was tasty and the mashed potatoes were GREAT!!! The Mac & Cheese is definitely not ordinary. There was a tangy taste that I could do without. It was missing something but the rest of my food was so good I could easily overcook it. My wife ordered the Steak Brazil with mashed Potatoes & Broccoli. She also enjoyed her food. Broccoli was fresh. Mashed Potatoes were delicious. She preferred the filet cooked a little more but still ate them. I'd happily come back and plan on returning to J. Alexander. It was a great time. Great service, Wonderful atmosphere, and good food. I enjoyed myself.

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    The Lodge Annapolis

    The Lodge Annapolis

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    I really like this new rebrand from the old Smashing Grapes. The interior was very dark and…read moreintimate. Our server Billy was attentive and kind. He let me know about the half off wine special and half off pasta Wednesday specials as well. We ordered the salmon with Brussels sprouts wild catch dish, crab dip, and the Cheseapeake pasta. The salmon was cooked perfectly. The pasta had a rich lobster cream sauce with plenty of lump crab meat and shrimp. The crab dip was flambéed table-side and it came with hot naan chips. I'll definitely be coming back to take advantage of their specials throughout the week. I'd recommend making reservations especially if the Naval academy is having any events. Don't forget to register with their rewards point system to earn and redeem points.

    Durant took great care of us on our first visit to The Lodge! Props to him first and foremost for…read moremaking my girlfriend and I feel special, talking us through the menu, being attentive, and friendly! The drinks were on point! Some of the best cocktails we've had in a while. We loved the Duck Fat Fries and the Crab Dip was immaculate as well as the French Onion Soup. Unfortunately, we did have to wait a while for our entrees, and after 40 or so minutes we decided to cancel due to other obligations but still ending the dining experience on a good note. Another minor issue was with the check at the end of the meal and the Titan Hospitality rewards program. My card was ran on our voided entrees and I corrected this I ended up losing my $10 Titan reward on the wrong check. I will say, the manager on duty did mention he would speak to corporate about reimbursing me. Overall, great atmosphere, good food, awesome drinks, and Durant really did do a great job. Looking forward to giving this place another try in the future!

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    Absolutely delicious ! Our bartenders name was Sam I believe and he made an amazing Hugo spritz for…read moreme ! I didn't care for their lemon drop mojito with pineapple and st germain it just tasted like a glass of ice and canned pineapple juice. I didn't taste the st germain at all. The pear old fashioned was delicious though. I forgot to take pictures of the food but the house bread was delicious the entire party was in love we all wanted the recipe. The house salad was good regular but still good and worth getting. The steak rolls are an absolute 12/10 they are so good and I could come here just for the bread and the steak rolls. I had the 14oz ribeye and it was okay. I probably would not get it again it was underseasoned and underwhelming. Maybe I need to try them Again when it is not a party of 20+ people.

    We had a pleasant, if not outstanding, meal here. The hostess stand was organized even on a busy…read morenight and the wait staff was attentive. The calamari, wedge salad, mushrooms, and lamb chops were all stars of the evening. Sadly, the rest of the food was kind of bland, including the steaks and most of the vegetable and potato sides. However, the steaks were all cooked to the proper temperature. We tried three deserts - the chocolate cake, creme brûlée, and cheesecake, and they were enormous, and tasty, but also a little lackluster. Overall, there was nothing really wrong with this meal, but it wasn't quite right either.

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    Cantler's Riverside

    3.9
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    Can'tler's never has ever disappointed! So let's talk about it…read more.. Location: you may seem to be driving to nowhere but when you get there the views are relaxing and calming. (Tip: Go early or during the weekday to secure outdoor seating) Service: the service is above average to good. (Tip: Practice patience the servers are juggling multiple tables in a small space but overall the servers and everyone else does really well) Ambiance: Waterfront dining with an old school look for the inside dining. It's a classic look. Food; YUMMY DELICIOUS (Tip: Hushpuppies with honey butter go with everything) Yes they have crabs, shrimp, scallop and more!! Before you leave go downstairs and see the live crabs in their open water pools and take a seat and enjoy the breeze and boats sailing by. Would I go back? Do you have to ask?!?&? I would and I have!

    I checked this place out with a cousin of mine on the weekend. We were greeted with warm and…read morewelcoming service. It was jam packed on a Saturday evening! Our waitress was sweet, but seemed very much overwhelmed. I can understand, as they seemed genuinely understaffed for the quantity of patrons that they were serving. Ambiance is bustling, you have to squeeze pass people if you are navigating the restaurant or even heading to the bathroom LOL. Now, onto the food! The crab dip was juicy, succulent and delicious! Great crab ratio & also the bread was freshly baked! I ordered the seafood platter which came with coleslaw, fried fish, a crabcake, french fries & a fried lobster . Very flavorful and also everything was cooked to perfection! It was a nice medley! I enjoyed my meal and my time here. I do want to re-visit to try more items from the menu in the future. Cheers!

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    4.5
    (66 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    We had a largely positive dinner at Seasalt on April 27. Reservations went smoothly and the…read morerestaurant was not crowded on a Monday evening. We settled into our table and were welcomed by Shannon, our server. (There was a little confusion about this, but it straightened out.) The restaurant is bright and separated from the well-stocked bar. I had a Sagamore rye neat, and B ordered a glass of the Rioja. If there are oysters on the menu, you know I'll order them. There was a pretty good selection, and I opted for a half dozen Rappahanock oysters. They were excellent, sweet and briny. We each ordered a Caesar salad, but Shannon advised us that it was large enough to be shareable. More than enough. B ordered the pasta with clams, and I choose the Seafood chowder. The chowder was delicious, but B found the pasta to be too peppery for her tastes. Worse, three of the clams were unopened. We brought this to Shannon's attention, and she offered to put in a new order, but B demured, as she was full. At this point, Owner John Hogan came over to the table to chat. He told us the clams would be taken off the bill, and gave us a gift card, hoping we'd return. He stayed at our table for nearly 30 minutes, and we had a wonderfully engaging conversation with him. We will definitely be going back.

    This review is only for the sampler dessert. So when you see the three stars it is not a reflection…read moreof their service or main dishes. The service was good, the ambiance is nice they have indoor and outdoor seating. The dessert trio was mediocre at best. The cheesecake was where we mostly lived the others...should have been saved to never been served again. Nothing more, nothing less. Would I go back, yes I would to try the main dishes. Today we just made a mistake by chosen this for dessert stop.

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