Front reception not welcoming. Routinely uses selective seating with a 25 min wait list. Don't turn your back or you will lose your place in line to next preferred customer. Will choose the bar more often! Come on J.! read more

I am not a believer in anything being too good to be true but J Alexander might be. On a Saturday afternoon I met up with a friend here for lunch at 3:00pm. The hostess was friendly, we were seated in a booth in the rear of the not very crowded resturant. The ambiance was intimate and sophisticated, perfect for a date, girls night out or business meeting. Our waitress Aliyah was attentive, very professional yet personable. I decided on the Cilantro Shrimp which typically comes with rice and coleslaw I substituted the sides for Mac & Cheese, and broccoli. The Shrimp were a nice size and grilled to perfection, there was a perfect blend of seasoning. The Mac and Cheese was absolutely delicious, it was different and I loved every bite. The broccoli was fresh and cooked perfectly in a butter sauce that I wish I could duplicate. My friend ordered the Carolina Crab cakes which was two 8 oz lump crab cakes drowned in some amazing aioli with a baked potato as a side. I'm from Maryland so I know a good Crab cake when I taste one and I must admit it was very good. I think the Crab cakes were a tad pricey at $36 but if you are a seafood lover living in Atlanta and want a decent crab cake it's totally worth it. The wine list had a good selection. Lastly, I had to try the carrot cake that the waitress described as made from scratch and infused with pineapple. Can someone say amazing!!!!!! The large piece of cake did not have the best presentation but who cares what dessert looks like when it taste like heaven. There are so many more great things I could say about my experience but I think you get the point. I will definitely be back soon. read more

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Ate here for a lunch the other day with my family. Food was OK. Service was pretty good. I don't think this is the best J Alexanders I have been to- everything just sorta tasted OK. We had calamari and shrimp for appetizers. I always like calamari better when it comes with sauce besides marinara but maybe that's just me. Tasted fine. Crispy- nothing special- same with the shrimp which I also felt like the sauces were lacking. We both ordered salads and added shrimp. It was a decent salad- the only negative was the blue cheese dressing... it was sweeter. Sweeter blue cheese dressing isn't my thing- but if it's yours you will surely enjoy Sweet tea was good. So that is always a plus for me- and my daughter's hamburger looked delicious. read more

J. Alexander's - Salad. Add shrimp. - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I am here now and this service is horrible my waitress is trying her best but management and crew are horrible!!!! If I wasn't being hosted as a guest I'd leave...! read more

J's is one of my favorites. The food is always great and so is the service. This time was no exception. It's a contemporary American restaurant that is mid-priced; starting as low as $13 for the burgers and up to $35 for the steaks. The atmosphere is mature and intimate. The noise level is relatively low except a little at the bar area where there are a couple of TVs. The dining area is open to the kitchen which exposes a large flame used for the wood fired dishes. We started with the deviled eggs and Alex's salad. Both were terrific. The salad was fresh and crisp, and taken to another level by the champagne vinaigrette dressing. The eggs were topped with sugar-cured bacon. Bacon makes everything better. And since hubby doesn't eat pork, more for me. They had some tempting features as usual like pecan crusted trout, but we went with two of the staples, Rotisserie Chicken and Rattlesnake Pasta. My hubby devoured the perfectly seasoned skin of the chicken in no time flat. The pasta sauce was so creamy and the dish really flavorful. Unfortunately, we didn't save enough room for dessert. Next time! read more

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My wife and I both love the club sandwich. It's no longer featured as a regular menu item. The other day my wife delivered. The following day she was craving a club from J.Alexander's. I called and it so happened to be the special for the day. It did not disappoint. You guys made my wife's day. Thank you so much for featuring it. read more

I'm not sure how this place has 4 stars on Yelp. We have eaten here a few times in the past and enjoyed it, but it has gone down. The service was not the best and the food was super bland and cold. The drinks that we got from the bar was also bad. I'm not sure what has happened, but they need to restructure a few things. read more

Went there for dinner tonight. I ordered the spinach queso, smoked salmon dip which were both wonderful! However, my main dish Prime Rib was disgusting! I ordered Medium Rare, it came out Well Done. Had to sent it back. Second one came out and it tasted like it was dumped in a can of salt! read more

Always exceptional food, ambiance and service. My favorite is the chicken salad, but everything is good.

I came here for a company outing last night and I had a wonderful experience. Our waitress, Kierra, was extremely attentive and knowledgeable of the menu items. The service was exquisite and fast. In regards to the food....I thoroughly enjoyed it. While I would not consider this a 5 star restaurant cuisine wise, I have nothing negative to say about the food here. It is tasty, hot, and well prepared. I had the crab cakes and the macaroni and cheese. The crab cakes were not filled with tons of breading like most places. It was legitimate lump crab meat with a thin crust. Delicious!!!! I would definitely recommend this place. Also I had my first lemon drop martini here read more

J. Alexander's - Carolina Crab Cakes and Not Your Ordinary Mac & Cheese - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The restaurant is using half seating for COVID. A good thing. The service has fallen a long way from pre COVID. Using the reservation system. Booked and was looking forward to the night. It started wrong by hostess not being very friendly. Then a a manger came by and had a hard time answering a question. Took server about 10 minutes to get drinks. Again half full. Really poor service on all levels. The food is still very good I would recommend to go and not bother eat in. The food is still a good experience my steak was supposed to be me but still good read more

J. Alexander's - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Came in for lunch with coworkers. Got their basic cheeseburger and asked for it to be cooked medium well. It came out rare to med rare - blood on plate when I cut it in half. If they can't cook a burger, I wouldn't trust them with a steak. Another coworker order a side of fries with her (3) tacos. After asking multiple times, they finally showed up while she was halfway through her last taco. Other service was decent, but the experience with the food has ensured I will not be back. read more

Have visited over forty times to my local restaurant. Food is great at good pricing. The bartenders standout for both my wife and me. We often sit there and enjoy our meal chatting with Bree. Her bartending skills and attention to your needs at the bar make us feel like home. read more

Nice menu, good service and comfortable interior. We need to come see you more often.

I absolutely love this place. For as many times as I've been, I've never had poor service, drinks or food. The martinis are the best around - a nice pour, with an extra chilled glass of martini to accompany your existing glass. I've also been for 1/2 price bottle days. The wine list is great and they'll package any leftover wine so you can take it home. My favorite entree is the crab cakes with shoestring fries. It sounds simple, but is divine. I get it every time. I'm looking forward to trying their brunch sometime. read more

I will never be back. I did not have an enjoyable experience at this restaurant and unfortunately what happened after my dining experience is what solidified that I will never return. Our server forged our signatures and give themselves a bigger tip after we left. I noticed the charge on my account did not reflect what I paid. They made me jump through hoops to even get just my TIP back from them. They could use a few lessons in customer service. read more

First of all Bry is the one you want to dine with! Her service is impeccable! From her attitude to her menue knowledge!! She is so professional yet her personality is still intact! I feel like she was my best friend!! She guided me to the grouper and let me tell you!!!! Seasoned to perfection and the cauliflower had me feeling like I can be healthy and still love flavor at the same time! Thank you so much for procuring such a great staff! I'm definitely coming back again read more

My husband and I stopped in recently and had the best dinner. The service was fast and the food was fresh and delicious. The mac and cheese is a must try. Honestly the best I've had ever and that is saying something! Craving it again already. The rotisserie chicken and French dip were also very good. We loved the shoe-string French fries as well. read more

Other reviews have compared J Alexander's to Houston's. I think this is a very fair comparison. While I prefer Houston's, J Alexander's is comparable, and does some things better. The atmosphere is not formal, but it is a step above your more casual spots like Outback. The main reason I like J Alexander's so much is the fire grilled artichokes. I simply must get that when I go. Their burgers are very good. I recommend the steak burger. It is very juicy and flavorful. The steaks are also quite delicious. Maybe not the top of the top steaks, but definitely a step above Outback/Longhorn for example. Service has always been prompt. I have been about 7-8 times and never had a bad experience. It can get quite busy so plan to make a reservation or perhaps a 30 minute wait at peak times. read more

J. Alexander's - Fire grilled artichokes! Awesome! A must try! - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

If you were to blindfold me and walk me into J. Alexander's, I'd swear I was at Houston's. I'm not sure which came first, but clearly one was inspired by the other! I've been a few times for lunch on weekdays and considering the price point, it draws a surprisingly large lunch crowd. It's not uncommon to encounter a group of people (mostly nearby professionals) in the waiting area. Fortunately, they're still able to get people in & out relatively quickly. The dimly lit interior, open kitchen and rotating rotisseries are familiar sights. Are you sure we're not at Houston's?! While I enjoy dim lighting at dinner, it was a little too dark for daytime lunch. But I guess there isn't a whole lot they can do to brighten things up with a masculine design. Oh well, I'll pretend I'm a cavewoman ;) My guest and I settled in to the cave & started with the Mexico City spinach con queso ($12) appetizer. It was creamy, rich and very filling. After plowing through the tortilla chips & dip, our appetites dwindled and we decided to order light. Soup de jour (chicken pasta) + house salad ($13) for me & the Thai kai chicken salad ($15) for my friend. My soup & salad were pretty good. The Thai Kai chicken salad was flavorful and very generously sized. While these items didn't knock out socks off, we knew other items on the menu could. We caught the waft of barbecue baby back ribs rushing past us and we drooled over the sautéed trout and loaded potato at the table next to us. If only we weren't already so full! For a chain, I'm impressed by the quality and consistency of this place. Next time I'll bring a bigger appetite and skip the appetizer to eat what one should at a place like this - something off the rotisserie grill! Prime rib, anyone? read more

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I will start with Clifton was fantastic! Excellent waiter. The food was every good, as it always is. I would have given it a five but I can't because of the corporate issues I have. I have known for years that corporate policies are four table max to keep the waiters from being in the weeds and the service top notch. However we are in a pandemic, more towards the end, but servers need to make money to stay. I wish that they would extend the policy for the sake of their staff. Five tables will not make or break anyone's experiences. We watched so many people not want to wait the 45 minutes, because they did not have a reservation, turn around and leave. I just thought of all money the restaurant lost and the servers. For point of reference I always had six tables when I worked in the industry. read more

An awesome place to go and eat Lamb chops!

The wife was in the mood for steak so a steakhouse only made sense haha. As a Plant-Based Vegan I have found that some of the best veggie sides are actually served at steakhouses so I do not normally have a problem finding items to eat. I ordered sides of Broccoli, Orzo & Wild Rice, and Israeli Couscous. J. Alexander was no exception as I throughly enjoyed all of the sides especially the Orzo & Wild Rice! The Couscous had some wonderful spices that made it divine as well! The wife got a Caesar salad with Steak and Frites. The atmosphere was chilled and we had two great waitresses! This was an easy 5 star review. read more

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I have been here twice and although I wouldn't say this an amazing restaurant it is fair - I would go with a solid 3.75 star rating. I don't really have an affinity for this genre of food but everything I have had has been decent. I really like their grilled chicken salad and the cornbread croutons. Menu is somewhat limited in terms of offerings but there is something for most pallets. Staff is always friendly and accommodating; a few colleagues and myself arrived one evening at 9:40 pm and were seated without and issue - they close at 10 pm. Lighting is low and warm. Restroom is an architectural marvel. Good selection of liquor. read more

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J Alexander is my favorite place to go for Prime Rib in Atlanta. Their prime rib is just AMAZING and if you like prime rib, you must try this! Its full of flavor! I like my Prime Rib medium or medium rare and its always cooked perfectly to the temperature I ask for. The portions are big and I always have left overs. The carrot cake is THE BEST I have ever had. Its so moist and flavorful. They always have great service. If I don't have reservations, I usually don't wait more than 15 min. I definitely recommend it . read more

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Yes j.alexander well known TV personality. Is responsible for this wayyy over the too upscale dining extravaganza. Hard to use the terminology restaurant. Because it's more than that. Full bar. Hostess seated. A menu to die for. Service is impeccable. Located in Dunwoody area of ATL. If you're ever in the area, do yourself a favor and stop in. They really have a whole lot for ya. read more

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Servers here are on point and has a great atmosphere. My only complain would be that my good tasted pretty bland, I usually don't put additional salt and pepper when eating out but I had to do it here and it still tasted just ok, for the price and the name, you would expect a lot more from this place. (I ordered from their special menu, the grouper and couscous). The burgers on the other hand are super tasty! Delicious fries. read more

I haven't been to J. Alexander's in years and wanted to see if it was as good as I remember....it wasn't. I ordered the Cajun pasta and a side salad. The dressing for the salad was pretty good. The pasta was extremely oily. The flavor was there but it was swimming in oil. I had to give up on it! If you want a Super chain vibe this is for you. read more

I have not been here in a long time! My brother was in town this week and wanted to get get together. A group of us met for dinner. We had the Spinach Dip and Salmon Dip for appetizers. Yummy!! The spinach dip is always a good choice and I remember from my last visit why I liked it so much. So creamy and gone in minutes! Served with warm tortilla chips. I ordered the So Cal Burger and fries. The burger was cooked as ordered and the shoe string fries were fun and perfectly salted. No dessert tonight but there were some tasty things on the menu! read more

J. Alexander's - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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If I could give this place a zero rating it would be too high. Made my party wait 15 minutes to be seated when nobody in the place. Seated another party ahead of us with later reservation. Manager not sympathetic at all. read more

Excellent food and excellent service! Had an amazing time with my mom! Very attentive and punctual

I appreciate that they don't overbook. Service was decent due to this. Our server did her very best. Our party of 4 had 1 queso appetizer, 2 steaks, 1 chicken tender platter, 1 French dip, 1 carrot cake. We also had 4 iced teas. All were great! The shoestring French fries are so yummy. It is a bit of a Houston's knockoff, and similar price point, but not as crowded. Parking is easy. Bill came to about $190. read more

Came here for lunch and It.was.Awesome! The attentive staff, their suggestions and the great menu makes for a quick 1 hour lunch. We had a larger crowd of 5 ppl and made reservations. The staff was very accomodating and prepared. The vegan choices were many on the menu selection of fresh veggies. The Salads are rather large, with a huge abundance of chicken, avocado and home made croutons- yummy! A great place for lunch, a date or a late night meal. read more

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Don't know the area yet. Went to a nearby restaurant, initial reservation upon entering. This other restaurant was so bad we left. Was planning to head to home, saw J. Alexander's decided to go in; was night and day from original place. Order warm chips and queso for appetizer, delicious! Entrees, Asian salad and hamburger steak burger both were fantastic. Dessert, carrot cake, perfect! Highly recommend. read more

The food is good but the service is declining. Im not sure I can eat here anymore, the people at the host stand are lazy and when you call trying to get information you are clearly bothering them. Not to mention try calling in a to go order the rules change every time. I'm starting to take it personal. 5 stars for taste, I took two away because of the way they are handling customers read more

We had reservations for my daughter's birthday. Our server was Tianna who offered great customer service. The atmosphere was nice and inviting. The margaritas were really strong! I enjoyed my lemon drop as well. We ordered the spinach dip, huevos rolls and the emerald coast shrimp appetizers. All 3 were great tasting. Especially the shrimp, it was super yummy. Our meals consisted of the steak and fries, the chicken pasta, the burger and the salmon. Everyone loved their food. Great place to have good food with people you love. read more

Great salads and the Bloody Marys were beyond awesome ! We like Horseradish and extra spice in ours and these were fantastic!

This was my first time eating here and will more than likely be my last. I know there was limited seating which is understandable but I have never waited so long just for a basic drink. Our server was nice and checked in respectfully. I'm not sure who the other server was that would help out but I really don't want you reaching over me with your armpit literally in my face. It was disturbing. However, the food...my friends were happy with it and mine was good as well but would have probably been better if it was actually warm. read more

It was good! I was pleasantly surprised. The best to the meh... Prime rib - mine was to die for, unfortunately my husband's wasn't. It was odd as it was med rare but tough. The staff and mgmt was excellent though and replaced it without issue. The smashed potatoes and broccoli with the au jus were the perfect accoutrements! Carrot cake was amaze balls!!! I don't like sweets, usually, and especially not coconut as it was in there; but this was soooo effin good. I couldn't stop eating it! Calamari - Perfect! Tender and well seasoned! The marinara sauce which I usually don't eat was perfect as well. Deviled eggs- was just okay. The candied bacon was an unwelcomed and unnecessary addition as I don't like it sweet AND it had some sort of sweet pickle in them... meh... I prefer them savory... read more

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Hostess intentionally makes you wait 30 minutes -to the minute. No one waiting, 20 tables open. 3:00 on a Saturday. Sad thing is waitstaff is great and food is great, but you are so frustrated by the time you sit down. Many more enjoyable options for dining in Atlanta. Sick of this. Don't waste your time. read more