First time here and I was impressed, it's a really nice, cozy and intimate establishment. The service started off slow, meaning we sat for about 15 minutes before we were greeted. But then it took off like a rocket. My wife had the Hawaiian steak with broccoli and it was a very good cut of meat. The portion size was huge and enough for her to take home. In my opinion it was overly sweet but my wife enjoyed it. I went with the special for the night which was a crab cake and 5oz steak with mashed potatoes. My meal was delicious and this was the most authentic crab cake I've had since my time in Maryland. There were actual chunks of crab meat inside and not fillers. My steak was tender and juicy. My wife received a birthday dessert which was carrot cake and it was very delicious and I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake. My only complaint was the noise, for this to be an intimate restaurant it was very loud. But other than that we really liked it read more

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Needed to update as the place got WAY better! Prices are prices, but quality control came back and leadership is obviously present. Staff doesn't seem as drained any more, great work! read more

I've eaten at J Alexander's in Tampa more than 15 times over the years, and what keeps me coming back is the consistency. The food is always solid, the service is professional, and the overall experience feels reliable every single visit. The staff does a great job of taking care of guests without being overbearing, and the kitchen delivers the same quality each time, which is harder to find than people realize. Whether it's a casual dinner or meeting friends or family, it's a place I know I can count on. I also think it's a good value compared to other restaurants in the area that try to operate in the same category. You get quality food, dependable service, and a comfortable atmosphere without feeling like you overpaid. Definitely one of the more consistent restaurants in Tampa. read more

**GOAT ALERT** Carrot Cake The reviews for J. Alexander's have been on lockdown for months. I went here way back in November, but was unable to write a review then so this one will be almost 6 months after the fact. One of my old co-workers used to always bug me about going to J. Alexander's. He knows I love going to try restaurants and especially fancy spots. He was a little dumbfounded when I told him I've never been here, but he always comes here when he drives over from Orlando. Up first, the $14 deviled eggs. Ok so my only gripe is these things are frozen so cold I dang near had frostbite in my mouth. I think I would have enjoyed them more if they were just chilled or slightly cold. I don't know if this was a mistake or they're always served like this. For my main course I had the $25 French Dip. Sadly, I was not into this French Dip. I should have gotten something else. However, after I complained about the French Dip being very average the bartender told me the best spot for one is at Bazille inside of Nordstrom at the mall. Read my review over there. He nailed that one. Best hidden gem in Tampa Bay. The $16 espresso martini was flat out bad. Wouldn't order that again either. Now, here's the show stopper and the superstar of the day: Carrot Cake!!!! I've always thought Fleming's has had the best carrot cake around. Hello J. Alexander's. I now have to bring my mom here so she can compare too. I loved the carrot cake here. 10/10. I might even make this a **GOAT ALERT**. I thought it was that good. Would seriously consider coming here just for dessert only. read more

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Wow this place is disgustingly awful. Other than horrible food and service they try to charge an undisclosed "packing fee" to customers. I saw someone gently question this and was very rudely asked to leave the establishment before the police were called and this man was trespassed. It was disgusting behavior on the part of the restaurant. AVOID this place at all costs. We also had undercooked food and was given push back about it when we asked for it to be cooked longer. Overall terrible experience. Chicken should not be oozing and deep pink in color. read more

J Alexander's has become our pre Lightning game dinner spot over the last 2 seasons - so I figured I needed to update my review. After probably 20+ visits over the last year, sitting in the bar or the dining room we have had nothing but excellent quality food and fantastic service. A couple of my favs: French dip sandwich, Cypress salad with grilled chicken, grilled artichokes, and the burger. They have a great wine list and I r seen martinis served that looked amazing. read more

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Friendly staff! Great food! Short wait! The prices are a bit pricy but the veggie burger I got was delicious and they were able to substitute fries with broccoli instead. The food came out quickly and our waitress checked in on us. Large parking lot so easy to park and right off the highway! read more

J. Alexander's - Veggie burger - Steakhouses Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We were sat right away. You can see them cooking the steak on the grill. I got the salmon which was perfectly cooked and a side of mashed potatoes. My husband got the steak and fries and he said the steak was good but not the best. The atmosphere was great for a business meeting. read more

We found J. Alexander's on Resy and decided to give it a try, glad we did! Even though it's a steakhouse, they offer a wide variety of dishes, from fish to red and white meats. I ordered the Prime Rib, which was delicious, and the large serving of mashed potatoes was a nice surprise. My fiancée had the ribs with mac and cheese plus fries, also very tasty. My only con was that the mashed potatoes could have used a bit more salt but overall delicious. One detail I really liked was how they served my dirty martini. Instead of filling the glass to the very top (which makes it easy to spill) or giving me less, they filled the glass comfortably and brought the extra in a small side cup so I could refill. Smart and thoughtful! Our server seemed a little inexperienced but still provided excellent service. Overall, I had a great experience, and I highly recommend this place. I'm excited to go back! read more

J. Alexander's - Prime Rib - Steakhouses Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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The food was fine. The service from Ali was bad! She paid no attention to our table. Going through the motions is not good customer service. She acted like she didn't want to be there. read more

Yep love this place too great espresso chocolate martinis the steak is good and cooked on wood. Fire service is always good right loaded baked potato. We love going to the bar and hanging out there for happy hour. read more

J. Alexander's - Steakhouses Near Me - Tampa, Florida

No need for menu, prime rib and dirty martinis with blue cheese olives. Always consistent, try it! read more

J. Alexander's - Steakhouses Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We had a most delightful dining experience at J Alexander's in Tampa! Made a reservation for two at 5:30 on a Thursday evening and were seated on time. My birthday was acknowledged by the hostess, which was lovely, and then we met Randy who would serve us for the evening. He was in a word... Amazing. Very attentive, friendly. He really made the evening so relaxing and comfortable for us. My husband ordered prime rib, rare, and it was cooked perfectly. I ordered filet mignon also cooked perfectly for me at medium. The deviled egg starter was delicious - wrapped up the meal with the incredible warm carrot cake... Randy said people just come to get the carrot cake and I totally understand why... Though I would come back for a great steak as well! Plenty of on-site parking. read more

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I had driven by J. Alexander's multiple times but decided to give it a try after seeing it on Resy platform. I had a full rack of ribs with fries and Mac and cheese. The food was really tasty and I enjoyed the thin crispy fries. My Fiance really enjoyed his prime rib also. The ambiance is nice and upscale. read more

J. Alexander's - Ribs with fries and Mac and cheese - Steakhouses Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We ate here with our friends. We always have a great time. We all 4 ordered the prime rib it was awesome. Our server was Eva she is amazing. She answered our questions and gave recommendations. We would definitely recommend her as a server. read more

Hello Yelpers!!! OMG, where do I start? As soon as you park in the lot, the smell of wood fired steak grilling hits you and the drool begins! When you walk in the front door, you see the flames rising up from the grill as the steak and ribs are being grilled to perfection. I can just stand there and watch all day! ( warning: my mouth's watering lol) We sat at our table, party of 5 extremely hungry after just landing at Tampa airport flying in from Islip NY. Tyler our waiter greeted us right away and got right to it. He took our drink order, explained some of the dishes and guided us to some perfect selections. We started with the char grilled artichokes! Why? Because while I was checking the reviews, everyone was going nuts over them. So, I said.... Why not! Man they were amazing, never had them that way, but will now!!! (Being an Italian from NY, we always stuffed them) For dinner, 3 of us ordered the amazing FULL rack of baby back ribs!!!! They were totally delicious and the meat...... as a New Yorker says was "Off Da Bone" delicious. And then.... Let's talk about the sides! I had the "loaded" baked potato and the unbelievable Mac n cheese. All I can say was unbelievable. I ended up taking home most of my potato and half my Mac n cheese. I knew that I will enjoy them the next day just as much! The other dinners were the grilled chicken (all dark meat on request) and the filet mignon! These were both enjoyed as much as we enjoyed the ribs! (But wait, there's more.......Marissa Tomei my cousin Vinnie). Desert! I forced myself into the chocolate friggin fudge cake and vanilla ice cream which totally put me into a good coma for the night. Also order on Tyler's recommendation was the carrot cake which he raved about. He hit that right as well. Tyler's presence, personality and service was truly amazing and on point. He made our night when that much better.... Thanks Tyler! (Good luck with the upcoming birth of your child) Tip him well folks! read more

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I've been to J.Alexanders many, many times and it's always been delicious! Today we decided to have a late lunch/early dinner. As we were seated our server Thomas approached and offered drinks. I absolutely love the French Dip from this restaurant. It's made with shaved prime rib. It's ALWAYS yummy. Today they had a special called Millionaire Steak Sandwich which is Grilled beef tenderloin, arugula, and creamy horseradish. The sandwich was served with French fries. I have never had this sandwich but took my server Thomas' advice and tried it. He said the difference is the meat is big chunks instead of shaved. While this sandwich was delicious, I personally wouldn't order it again. As you bite the sandwich the chunks of meat tend to fall out. For me, I'll stick with my original, the French Dip. I guess the old saying goes, if it ain't broke don't fix it! My husband had the original favorite, the French Dip. He ordered it with a side of Mac & cheese. I tasted his Mac & cheese and it was absolutely delicious. May have to get it next time! J. Alexander's also has a small patio area with a few tables in the front of the restaurant. Parking is plentiful at this location and never a problem. read more

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Last night's dinner was a bit of a rollercoaster--starting with a ribeye that came in swinging with flavor but also way more fat than I bargained for (for that price, I was hoping for more steak and less trimming). That said, the cook nailed it and the flavors were solid. The real stars of the night? The artichoke appetizer (super tasty!) and a potato that deserves its own standing ovation. Seriously, that potato was everything. Would I come back? Yes--but maybe for the sides and starters next time! read more

We ordered food to go from J.Alexander's and it was so good!! I ordered the spinach queso dip and my husband ordered the french dip sandwich with a side of mac & cheese. Everything was really good! read more

Always recommend the warm carrot cake, perfect for any time you come visit. Service is always excellent and perfect ambiance! read more

J. Alexander's - Carrot cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This place has the worst customer service. The entire management team should be replace for incompetence. It's also over-priced for what you get. Combine that with the poor service and it's just not worth it! read more

Is it true J. Alexander's charges packaging fees of $3.00 for carry out? I see this on Face book and J Alexander's manager is rude. Threating to trespass a customer just for asking. read more

SAVE YOUR MONEY AND AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COST! This is my second terrible experience with this restaurant, and it will be my last. During our first visit, our table was reassigned to five different servers throughout the evening. While that alone was inconvenient, the bigger issue occurred when our drink order was mishandled. I ordered a margarita, and my partner -- who does not consume alcohol -- ordered a virgin drink. The drinks were brought out incorrectly: mine without alcohol and his with alcohol. When we politely asked for them to be corrected, our server insisted the drinks were made properly and implied that we were mistaken about tasting alcohol. My partner, who has never consumed alcohol, immediately began coughing after trying the drink. I am familiar with the taste of alcohol myself, and it was very clear the drinks had been switched. Rather than escalate the situation, we chose to move forward and still tipped 20%, assuming perhaps it was simply an off night. Unfortunately, our second experience was even more disappointing. About a month ago, I placed and paid for an online order for two orders of Hong Kong Shrimp. I provided my phone number in case there were any issues, though the order was placed under my mother's name so she could pick it up. When she arrived (after driving 45 minutes), she was given a completely different order and told the fryer was broken. At no point was I contacted to inform me that the item I paid for was unavailable. When my mother questioned the order, she was left waiting approximately 20 minutes while staff stood behind the bar laughing and making drinks. I then called the restaurant and was placed on hold for 15 minutes, only to be told that usually the person who orders is the one who picks up -- as if that explained giving out the wrong food. I requested a refund since the item I paid for was not available. I was told to request it "in the app," even though I ordered directly online. Eventually, I was told I would be refunded within 24-48 hours. It has now been over a month. I followed up via email and was contacted by William Foster, who again assured me the refund would be processed within 24-48 hours. To date, I have received no refund and no further communication. Mistakes happen. Lack of accountability and ignoring customers does not. Extremely disappointing. No wonder you guys have such a Horrible Reputation on TikTok only wish I would've known before giving them any business they also charge $3 for bagging pick up orders and kicked out a costumer just for asking what was the $3 charge. DISGUSTING! read more

LOVE Steak Frits! And they make an excellent Steak Fritz here under $40 a great value. The bar is lovely, the service is excellent & we love the beautiful open kitchen & lively atmosphere. The only issue I have is they don't offer a peppercorn sauce "Au Poivre Sauce" here for the yummy steak Fritz. Bummers. Please add an Au Poivre Sauce to the menu. Added to my favorite steak places. Will return to update. read more

J. Alexander's - "Steak & Fries" AKA Steak Frits! Moi fave. Excellent. OuiOui. - Steakhouses Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Always my first love! I enjoyed my mac & cheese with a piece of salmon since they didn't have my llobster mac & cheese as an option this afternoon. read more

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Be aware there's a $3 packaging fee for takeout orders. And it appears they don't let you know.

They charge a packaging fee of $3.00 and don't even tell you until you see it on your bill. The assistant manager doesn't like to be reminded of this and will escort you out. Very rude and unprofessional. read more

I went here with high expectations, and was disappointed with the outcome. The four of us first stopped at the bar for a drink before dinner. The bar area is nice and service was great. I had a pomegranate martini and it came with what they called a "sidecar", which means you get more martini on the side. It was very good. Once seated, our server was super friendly to start, but as time went on, that went away and she made us feel like we were putting her out. The menu is nice, with lots of good choices. I hadn't had prime rib in years, so I settled on the 12 oz portion with a loaded baked potato. While we were waiting, they brought bread and butter. I believe it was sourdough bread and it was delicious! When we asked for more, our server got attitude. What? For bread? I enjoyed a glass of Pinot Noir, which was a decent pour. My picture of my prime rib turned out blurry, so I couldn't post it. The slice was super thick, and prepared medium as I like it, with a side cup of au jus. This was probably the most dense, dry, prime rib I have ever eaten. Even after dipping in the au jus, it was dry. It was supposed to come with horseradish, so I tracked down the server, who again was put out I asked for something else. It didn't arrive until I was half done with my prime rib, and it was horseradish sauce, not raw horseradish so that was a big disappointment. The baked potato was very good. Overall, with my prime rib being what it was, I wasn't highly impressed here. read more

J. Alexander's - Steakhouses Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I saw a TikTok video on packaging fee of $3 without disclosing it and the worst part is the assistant manager was extremely rude. I will never go to this restaurant for sure. read more

Traveling again for work and longing for Red meat I settled on trying J. Alexander's. Charley's is nearby and the famous Bern's too - although a table seems unattainable. But I didn't want to spend too much, nor eat too much. (And those two places would certainly require both) J. Alexander's menu seemed to meet the bill - pun intended. I wasn't aware it was a chain, but that was ultimately the kind of experience you'll get. I asked for sweet tea but only unsweetened was available. That's odd for the South, in my mind, but it wasn't a big deal And I went with Daily Special, the strip steak with lobster and bearnaise. I wasn't expecting much and I got what I expected. The 10 ounce strip looked a bit scant, as did the lobster and the sauce, while the loaded potato was huge. It all tasted pretty good, but I would have liked more of each and a salad at a $48 starting price point. The service was quick, if not overly personable. I feel like I could have gotten better for less at Texas Roadhouse or Longhorn steakhouse. 3.6 rounds generously to 4. read more

J. Alexander's - Strip steak with (scant) lobster and (scant) bearnaise sauce. - Steakhouses Near Me - Tampa, Florida

First time I tried that for family birthday was disappointed slaw service food took more than 45 min to be served Appetizer were good chips and salmon dip My food was steak burger wasn't good I got sick after when I'm back home My son got fried shrimp and fries I taste it also wasn't good small shrimp and not fully crunchy I tasted also fish tacos wee fishy not good Prices too high for quality and service All our group we rated 5 over 10 Not coming back again sorry Need the manager to notice all the details since do many employees wasn't busy when we were there read more

yes it's true they charge a packing fee on top of their over inflated prices. order accordingly!

You can't go wrong with this longtime staple! The marinated chicken sandwich is my favorite thing! The carrot cake also is my fav! read more

The food is pedestrian at best and the service is "meh". By pedestrian, I mean that the quality is average and nothing special in a town known for great steakhouses. They sat a party of 6 at an awkward corner booth and only the middle 2-3 people could engage in conversation. read more

Went with a group. We had already pre ordered because of the group size. Food was excellent. Servers were circulating and making sure everyone's drink orders and appetizers were taken care of. It was great to get their version of the chocolate decadent cake read more

Terrible service and product. Food was colder than expected upon TIMELY arrival for pickup. When I discovered it this way and returned right back to address it, one of staff said that it was fine the way it was when it was prepared. read more

My wife had been coming here fairly regularly to get their roasted artichokes and wanted to try it for a full meal so we came in for her birthday dinner. Decent sized parking lot and we had no trouble getting a space. The ambiance is nice: well kept, nice booths, well lit, and neatly-dressed pleasant staff at the front. Our server (named Alexander, appropriately) was polite, funny, and attentive throughout service. He was great at explaining dishes and answering my wife's (rough estimate) 728 questions. Deviled egg appetizer was good. Both my wife's prime rib and my crispy chicken platter were well prepared. I really liked their coleslaw - it was very fresh and wasn't drowning in dressing or so sweet as to be a dessert. I am not much of a cake person but when you call it "The Best Chocolate Cake" I consider it a challenge. Eating it WAS a bit of a challenge because it was huge, moist, and very rich. It was also delicious. A very nice experience and we will be back. Not only did we have good food and great service, but a number of other menu items caught my eye for future visits. read more

Love J Alexander's. The food is really good, the servers are top notch and the ambiance is one of the best in the City. The lighting is sufficient without being glaring, the interior is warm and inviting and the best part is that you can converse with your table mates without screaming. We were there on a crowded Valentines Day evening and we amazed at the intimate feeling while dining. read more

We had steak, baked potato and salad. The steak was excellent. The potato was great and the salad was impressive.

I dream about the Cypress Salad it's actually gotten better over the years! Convenient place, easy access. Good variety and delicious food. Last time we were there it was a very long wait for our food but they comped a dessert which was their fabulous cheese cake! read more