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    J. Alexander's

    3.3 (406 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    J. ALEXANDER'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Hugo Spritz and SMOKED SALMON DIP
    Erica C.

    We sat at the bar. McKayla was a great bartender. I had the Hugo Spritz which was so refreshing on a summer day. He had the old fashioned. We started with the Smoked Salmon Dip. It was really good. He had the Steak Maui which looked really good. I had the Slow Roasted Prime Rib with smashed potatoes. It was good, but a bit fatty. Overall, it was a good experience.

    ALEX'S SALAD with steak
    Shawn S.

    The best steak salad I ever had. This steak was soooo tender and seasoned to perfection. No complaints. Arrived when the restaurant opened and the crowd was steadily arriving. The service was phenomenal and the ambiance is clean and causal.

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    Taura G.

    We were invited to dine here on the third night of our visit to Michigan for Christmas vacation. We met our family members here and it was a wonderful time. The staff here is excellent. We ordered: 1 Spinach Queso Dip in bar 1 Deviled Eggs for the table 2 Crabcake Entrees, 1 Cheeseburger with Shoestring Fries, 1 Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Shoestring Fries, 1 Rotisserie Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, 1 Salmon Entree with risotto, and 1 Cobb Salad with Chicken. Everything was well prepared, hot, and tasted perfectly. Items came out in good time, 3 entrees, then 2 entrees, then 2 more entrees, within 3-5 minutes for the serving time. At our table we wait for everyone to get their food before eating, so waiting 5 mins from the first item delivered to the table was reasonable. Our server was named Tee or Tay and she was excellent. Staff was friendly and the place was clean. Overall, this was a great family dining experience. As a note, they have a full and very busy bar that seemed to be a popular place to enjoy for pre-dinner drinks.

    Rita G.

    Sat at the bar on Christmas Eve and it was very busy but the staff was incredible. Great teamwork and very attentive. I really enjoyed the steak salad. My cousin ordered the ahi tuna salad and commented that it was "fishy" she was not feeling well by the end of dinner and sadly left with food poisoning.

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    Great staff and food. My food wasn't to my liking and they gave me No problem replacing the food. No attitude whatsoever

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    Not worth the price, gas prices too high to waste your time for so-so experience. Happy eating everyone

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    8 years ago

    I absolutely love this place. The atmosphere is great and they really take care of their guests

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    7 years ago

    This continues to be the WORST service not matter where you sit or when you come . This is the last time we will come to this location!

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    5 years ago

    The manager, Bryce was extremely personable and was great !! Food was great also!! All staff does a great job!

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    7 years ago

    Sent back cold food. Manager never stopped by. No hard feelings, wish them well in their future endeavors.

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    6 years ago

    Very clean and yummy. I don't think I have had a better burger from a restaurant. I love this place and the calamari

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    Ask the Community - J. Alexander's

    I've heard that this location may be closing soon. Is that accurate information? If it is I would like to travel back to Michigan and have dinner a last time before it does. I have too many memories here!! Please respond!

    Not sure if they are closing but it wouldn't surprise me. The service and food is not the same as it used to be years ago unfortunately.

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    Stage Deli - #32 Pastrimi with steak fries, cole slaw and deli pickle.

    Stage Deli

    3.7(346 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Came for Mother's Day brunch. It was really busy. And while it was a slightly chilly day, we…read moredecided to eat outside so we wouldn't have to wait an hour. The only issue is, I'm guessing the kitchen was backed up and the servers were a bit overwhelmed. We ended up having an enjoyable meal, and the food itself was great as always. And eventually someone who was not technically our server took care of us and did an excellent job. I shared eggs and challah french toast with my daughter and both were great. The latte (ehhh) ... Maybe just get regular coffee. I was in the mood but they don't do almond milk in it and it was just OK. So I wouldn't get that again here.

    Sometimes there's nothing more satisfying than thinly-sliced meat piled high on a sturdy onion…read moreroll. That's why I've had Stage Deli on my to-go list for years. I finally made it on a free morning, just in time for an early lunch. On the day of my visit, it was cold and wet, so outdoor dining was out of the question. Just inside is a large deli counter with items available for take-out. Beyond that was a large and stylish dining room, where diners enjoyed the last of their breakfasts. I was a smidge earlier than everyone else for lunch; the dining room filled up soon afterwards. I loved the huge menu - there were so many options for soups, salads (Maurice, Greek, and Cobb, to name a few), sandwiches (Reuben's, triple deckers, and even vegetarian), burgers and hot dogs, breakfasts (omelettes, waffles, and French toast), and deli classics. I opted for the Victor Special, extra cut, which included larger portions of both corned beef and pastrami, coleslaw, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing. The thinly-sliced meat was indeed piled high at the center. For my side, I had wanted the onion rings, but they were already sold out! Instead, I went with the hash browns; they were crispy with a mashed potato-like interior. In retrospect, I should have tried some of the foods I've enjoyed from my hometown: knishes, blintzes, latkes; I'm now dreaming of meals I've had in my past. Service was fine at first, but my server got busy elsewhere, and her coworkers pitched in.

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    Stage Deli - Waitress was vacuuming as we we're trying to eat dinner. Very unprofessional. Loud and noisy. This should be unacceptable

    Waitress was vacuuming as we we're trying to eat dinner. Very unprofessional. Loud and noisy. This should be unacceptable

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    Uptown Grille - Filet Steak Bites

    Uptown Grille

    3.6(938 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    Food: I ordered Cobb Salad w blackened chix. The chix was moist and thick. Could have used a bit…read moremore avocado, but I had enough food overall to take home for 2nds. Beer: a big glass of microbrew from MI only $7 Service: I think her name was Rachel. She had a lot of business, but still offered me small samples of beer so I liked what I ordered. Ambiance: sports bar Value: very good

    This has been one of the most popular on out dining out Meetup rotation. Its wide menu always has…read moremany items that you want to try but can't decide on which one. I haven't put it on in a while due to the very limited number of handicap parking for how large the place is but now that I have to use a wheelchair, I can park in the north 40 if necessary and it was. Sat in a more private smaller dining room but once more tables filled, it was almost impossible for our smaller group to even talk across the table at each other. Since we socialize while we eat, it didn't make it easy to talk except the people sitting next to you. Service was friendly and did stop around once and a while. Food took a little while. Not everything was correct and we had to flag people down to correct. While I have had some wonderful streaks there at a very reasonable price and the price was only $4 higher than the last time, the quality was much lower and instead of being medium well, it was almost medium rare. The potions were still large for all. I am not sure if our group will be back, at least for dinner since lunch time is easy to get closer parking and a lower noise level.

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    Leeza's Cafe

    Leeza's Cafe

    4.4(205 reviews)
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    Leeza's is yet another standout in the robust Farmington brunch scene which includes FH Brunch…read moreHouse and Sunrise Cafe. For some reason, this area is just packed with unique brunch style restaurants and Leeza's is apart of it. Absolutely incredible menu. I love seafood brunch, and this is one of the few places that has shrimp, crab, lobster and salmon available in a variety of dishes. Another item that was unique and incredible was the Potato Pancake Benedict. As someone who is a previous Eggs Benedict addict, but who tries to avoid bread, the Potato Pancake Benedict is one of the best brunch innovations I've seen in the last 3 years. They let you use the modification with any of their Benedict offerings, so I choose to use it on the Crab Cake Benedict. I absolutely loved it. The Crab Cake didn't overdo it on the Cake, and was properly filled with crab (as it should be). The Hollandaise had a great (but not overpowering) flavor and had a nice, thick texture. The dish was an awesome revelation, and I'll be coming back because I don't know anyone else who has it Because I had the Potato Pancakes, I decided to go with the grits as my side and, again, they were unique and high quality. I got the butter and cheese grits and they were incredibly creamy with great, fresh cheese flavor. You also got a great portion, which was much appreciated. The waitress we had was awesome and my coffee was hot, high quality, and filled multiple times. The place has a ton of booths and parking is fine for the most part. This is a spot with so many good menu items that you have to visit multiple times to get the full picture. I'll be updating the review with any other dishes I try.

    In town to visit my mom, we stopped by Leeza's Cafe for a late breakfast on a Thursday. It was my…read morefirst time here but will not be my last... As others have said, Leeza's is perfect if you're looking for great diner food, flowing coffee, and affordable prices. I absolutely love all of the omelette options and the fact that you can request them to be made fluffy! For some reason, I can only find this in Michigan! I went with a fluffy egg white veggie omelette with caramelized onions, sliced tomatoes and an english muffin. I had all of the coffee and water I needed along with it. My mom had the Greek omelette with caramelized onions and no olives. She had a side of carrots. We both left satisfied... Already wanting to go back!

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    Leeza's Cafe - Raisin Toast, Fresh grapefruit juice, Coffee

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    Raisin Toast, Fresh grapefruit juice, Coffee

    J. Alexander's - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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