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J. Alexander's

3.8 (566 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Upscale
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Ally C.

Came for dinner and left feeling satisfied. We started with some glasses of Prosecco which took a while to arrive but the waiter apologized and said the bar was backed up. For the entree, I got the Brasserie Chicken, without capers and switched the side of broccoli for extra mashed potatoes. The chicken was good, but could have used a little more of the lemon sauce. The bites with the lemon sauce were delicious though. It comes with small tomato chunks on top which added a little extra juice. The mashed potatoes were creamy and had just the right amount of flavor. The portion was substantial and I took the remainder home in a to go box. The wait staff was very friendly, and although my water glass did sit empty a few times, it was never difficult to flag someone down for a quick refill. There are lots of booths, tables, and also some bar seating. We did make a reservation for this and it was moderately busy on a Saturday night. There's a large parking lot so spots are ample.

Old fashion cheeseburger
Kacie C.

Chicken tenders were tasty. Burger was juicy. Ambiance 10/10. Fries were crispy and hot

Maui Ribeye with smashed potatoes
Lisa L.

Food! Service! Vibe! We had such a great time! We made a reservation for Friday night 6:45 PM. When we arrived, the restaurant was already very busy. There were people around the bar and it looked like all the tables were full inside and out enjoying the evening. Our server was extremely attentive, cheerful, and made sure we were well taken care of. (Wendy) We ordered the filet with smashed potatoes and the Maui ribeye with broccoli. The food was fantastic. My husband's filet was perfectly woodfired and seasoned with a nice salt crust, and perfectly cooked to medium rare. When I say perfectly, I mean perfectly. I'm not sure who their meat distributor is, but it was an excellent cut of meat or we just hit them on a great night. The Maui ribeye was also fantastic. It has more of a sweet marinade flavor, which I loved. We would definitely return for both of those entrées again. Both of our entrées came with smashed potatoes. Neither of us could finish our meal and we did not order an appetizer before. We are looking forward to going through this menu and returning to enjoy all the J Alexander's has to offer. Thanks for a great first experience!

Mexico City Spinach Con Queso
Jenelle S.

The food here was amazing. My steak was a high quality cut that was perfectly cooked. They had a Cajun seafood pasta that everyone at the table shared and enjoyed. My daughter got the Mac and cheese that she got last time and enjoyed it just as much this time. The spinach con queso and chips was so good we ended up ordering a second round! The staff was attentive and friendly and the establishment was clean and well taken care of. My only "complaint" was that the food was so good we forgot to grab pictures until most of the food was already gone! We will definitely be coming back here next month when we are back in the area.

Steak and Chips
Ellen S.

First...Ana (Server) was great! Food... 1. Sea bass was a little on the dry side. It came with couscous and corn as side dish. The corn was like a Mexican style dish. It did not pair well with the Sea bass! 2. Ribs- they were glazed with a sweet sauce. Very tender, but the sauce was too sweet. Sides: cold slaw and loaded back potato- not bad. 3. Steak and Chips- we asked for Med Well- it came to table Well. Steak Sauce(A1) had a very strong vinegar taste! 4. Chicken Finger Appetizer- no complaints 5. Shrimp Appetizer- no complaints We did not partake in any adult beverages because we had a long drive home.

chicken tenders and fries
Mahauganee S.

Honestly, this is never a bad idea for lunch. We stop in here from time to time if we know we're going to Perimeter Mall, which is just across the street. We are always able to be seated immediately which is nice! Normally it's just me and hubby but we had the two tiny ones in tow this day. Their food came out fast and first (a plus!) and they ate it with no trouble. Having them there also means I spent an inordinate amount of time accompanying someone to the bathroom. Luckily the restroom was spacious and clean. Our food was good as usual. The biggest surprise for me was how tasty the cheesesteak was. Visually, it just looks okay (see pic for evidence) but it was flavorful and delicious!! The STAR of the meal isn't even pictured but it was the carrot cake, which was served warm. The cake was so good that my husband said whenever we're at the mall we should just go pick up some carrot cake from J. Alexander. He's not wrong. The cake was extremely moist, the icing was creamy, and it wasn't overly sweet. Hands down, it's the best carrot cake I've ever had. If you've read this far, you should order it!!

J. Alexander's has become one of our favorite restaurants in the Dunwoody area. The food and service are both consistently good, and for a reasonable price compared to other similar restaurants. I especially like the ribs, and my wife is a big fan of the trout. The french fries are thin and crispy. The coleslaw is one of the best I've had in a restaurant. Highly recommended.

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Ordered a twenty dollar plus cheese steak sandwich which was very greasy and miserly o

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best carrotcake in the south!! worth the trip for that.will go again.!!! service is always great!!

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Great service with outstanding selection of yummy appetizers and entrees . One of our fave lunch spots in Atlanta

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The food was incredible, and the service was excellent. I would definitely go back again.

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Food is very consistent and fairly priced. Staff was good and service was quick. Th burger was good

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Culinary Dropout

Culinary Dropout

4.1(306 reviews)
0.5 mi
•$$
Full bar
Happy hour specials

The food was alright, but unfortunately the service could have been better. The restaurant wasn't…read morebusy, yet it took about 15-17 minutes before anyone came over to take our order. Once we ordered, the food came out in about 15 minutes, which was reasonable. Overall, the experience was okay, but the slow service made the visit less enjoyable. The atmosphere, however, was nice and made it a pleasant place to sit and enjoy a meal.

Was in ATL for my son's birthday trip, and honestly we had soooo many options to choose but this…read moreplace from previous reviews and photos had me intrigued. Coming into it, around early dinner time hour, it was fair to say a slow evening for a Saturday. This provided us a fair chance to be able to not feel rushed during this experience. Server and food runners were on point. Server knew the menu and what to suggest as popular meals and what his favorites were. He also informed us that food was made from scratch and the ribs were already sold out! Bummer as that would've been a go to choice! The restaurant it self seemed cleaned and a sleek look to it. We chose 2 fried chicken meals and steak and frite. These dishes were to brag about 100%, wish I could've met the head chef and supervisor on shift to let them how wonderful the food was and that the staff have great personality and professional! This chicken meals were beyond what could've fool me as a homemade chicken made by someone's grandma! The steak was cooked to perfection that could've melted in your mouth. Due to my son's birthday, the server offered a complimentary dessert for him to have! I recommend this place or their other locations 10/10!

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The Alden

4.5(341 reviews)
3.3 mi
•$$$

Holy cow - this food is amazing! My wife and I shared the pork belly, sous vide egg, the steelhead…read moretrout, the spicy black ink bucatini, and the pineapple bread pudding. Everything was outstanding, especially the egg. No wonder this is Michelin recommended! We then met chef Jared and he is amazing. The care and craft he puts in to his food makes sense hearing his stories, especially that he serves the art community with specialized food to match the art on display; what a cool concept! He even assisted us in buying a piece on display from a local artist. As yes, they have local art up on display - a great idea for a restaurant! Note for parking: use the valet. It's insane otherwise!

Really enjoyed The Alden!! Service was very kind and friendly but slow at times on a Saturday night…read morewhich was understandable. At first there was a mix up with who was serving us do we got explained the drink menu twice. After our appetizer, we waited about 30-40 minutes for the rest of our items which took longer than we thought. They did give us some house made popcorn to keep us busy. Jahjoy pork belly: Tasty & tendor. I loved the papaya salad which left a refreshing contrast. A bit too saucy for me. Flavors were strong. Squid ink bucatini: our favorite! Must get dish - bucatini is perfectly al dente & the spicy sauce was very flavorful. Jumbo shrimp was delicious, and the anchovy on top left a nice strong flavor. Red snapper: This has some Vietnamese influences with the sauce. It was a lighter dish which was just OK for me, I would have liked the fish to have a crispier skin. Not much flavor besides the sauce which is inspired by canh chua. Wagyu flank steak: cooked to perfection and flavored well, loved the celery puree which was much tastier than we expected celery to be. Dessert was mint chocolate cake which was very tasty. I wish the cake was softer and meltier in the center but it was still good. Malt gelato was delicious. Could def taste the mintiness. Creme pat along the edges was a nice add to the cake with cacao nibs and popcorn for a textural contrast. I enjoyed it!! Overall we had a great meal and could tell the ingredients were very fresh. The presentation for all the dishes was beautiful!! We can tell the chef puts care in his food :) Appreciated the personal touch - they gave a handwritten card to my husband for his birthday!

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LUNAR CHOCOLATE ~ truffles ~ popped grains ~ strawberry sorbet

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Kid Cashew - Hummus and pita

Kid Cashew

4.2(258 reviews)
2.6 mi
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I was stressed out trying to find a location for my birthday celebration. I needed a venue that was…read moreaffordable , could seat 15+ and accommodate multiple dietary restrictions, and would allow us to bring in cake or cupcakes. I reached out to multiple restaurants that had one ire more restrictions that would not work. Well Michaela returned my email and phone call and made sure that they could accommodate my celebration. We had amazing customer service, good food and everyone was happy and excited to revisit. You must stop on by! They also have outdoor seating. Thanks again Kid Cashew ! July 5, 2026

If you love anything woodfire-grilled, this is a must-visit. I'd also recommend sharing dishes -…read morethe more to try, the better! Service is very friendly. At our visit last week, it was super cold inside so wear layers - there is also seating outside. WOOD FIRE GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS - $12.95 So good - my favorite! Comes w/ lemon vinaigrette & oregano leaves served on a bed of quinoa. LAMB SKEWERS - $19.95 My other favorite and I'm not a lamb person either. No gamey taste ... well except for the parts that were on the rare side. Herb marinated rotisserie lamb, hearts of palm, portobello, red onions w/ tzatziki. I would order this again for sure! WILD TROUT - $18.95 This was good too, served w/ tri-color quinoa and cucumber salsa. That wood-fire flavor ... yum! CHILLED WOOD FIRED BEETS - $8.95 This was good but had no wood fire taste at all - so that part was disappointing. Loved all the complementary ingredients - pistachios, mandarin oranges, goat cheese, EVOO. PORK CHOPS & WHITE BEANS - $16.95 Just ok - chops were very thin, well done (we asked for medium), and on the salty side. 48-hr brine, 10-oz chop served on creamy white beans - the beans were good! Overall we enjoyed the food - great spot if you're looking for something in Sandy Springs and the group is game for sharing food. And afterwards we walked a few blocks to The Gelatist for dessert - great stroll when the weather is nice!

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Canoe

4.4(2.6k reviews)
8.4 mi
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On a beautiful early summer day with warm sunshine and gentle breezes, it was a pleasure to sit at…read moreone of the outside patio tables, overlooking the colorful flower garden and the lazy river -with food and service that lived up to this restaurant's positive reputation and its 5 star reviews. Food: 5/5 We decided to try a leisurely lunch. The menu is not large, but it has enough variety to be interesting. Everything we tried was delicious. The smoked salmon appetizer portion was large, but the best part was the great flavor. I can see why this choice has been on the menu for years. The Vidalia onion soup will be a surprise for the non-Georgians who expect it to be similar to a savory beef broth like French onion soup. Georgia's onions from the Vidalia area are sweet and tasty enough to carry the soup without the help of a meat broth and the green pesto sauce offers a nice additional touch. The salmon on fresh salad was done perfectly. The panka-crusted cod with mashed potatoes and spinach was outstanding. Both were seasoned so lightly that the true flavors shone through. The portions were generous enough that dessert at the time would have been too much, but others can do as we did and take home one of the dessert choices. Next time we plan to try their sandwiches which looked yummy at other tables. Service : 5/5 Service was excellent from the pleasant greeting, through the entire meal. Our server, Clayton, couldn't have been more helpful with the menu, as well as being very efficient and amiable. He made sure our food was served promptly and our beverages glasses were full, and our requests were met quickly. Facility: The facility lends itself to the riverside experience from the canoe in the entryway ceiling to the flowers and bird feeders just beyond the patio tables. The white tablecloth ambiance informs you that this isn't a fast-food experience. There are tents set aside in a more private are of the garden as a lovely venue for special events Location : This isn't a quick roadside stop next to a 6-lane highway. Even though the restaurant is convenient to dine in an Atlanta suburb, the roads to the restaurant wind and meander for a short distance through one of the prettiest neighborhoods, with a canopy of large old trees, with lovely fences, hedges, and gates lining the road. There is courteous valet parking at the front door. The restaurant is not inexpensive but it is well worth the prices paid, in our opinion.

I will say their arbitrary rules around takeout orders is frustrating but I finally made it to the…read morerestaurant and the food is quite tasty. The server was very friendly and informative. And she took our whole order then brought out things in the order that they felt it would be best enjoyed which was nice. And recommended a wine to my friend to pair with the food. The meal started with the beet and goat cheese salad and that was one of the best things I've eaten in a long time. Then the kangaroo which was tasty but maybe a little overseasoned with black pepper - it left a lasting black pepper back of the mouth spice after we finished that both of us didn't love. And the veggies served with it were really really tasty but both of us wished there was more of it. The duck was tasty as well but it felt small for the price tag of $50 (2 slices of breast with lots of the shredded duck leg). It gave a deconstructed Peking duck vibe with the crepe and sauce. Once again we loved the veggie sides but really wished there was at least double of the carrots and bok choy to lighten the dish. And the duck n beef burger (the whole reason we came after seeing it on a food network show) was good but kind of underwhelming. The burger itself is fantastic but the bun is too big and feels like it's that big to be a filler not to compliment. And the fries that came with the burger were so salty we barely ate them. Overall we enjoyed our meal but with all of the fantastic restaurants in Atlanta neither of us are sure we'd make it back to canoe. If we do we'd definitely order ever salad on the appetizer menu first and foremost.

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Seasons 52

4.1(1k reviews)
0.4 mi
•$$

This was my first time coming for dinner, and now I wish I hadn't taken so long. Service was prompt…read moreand attentive, and the menu recommendations were so helpful. It's a classy and warmly-lit atmosphere with cushy, lush leather booths. Even though I'm a foodie to the core, my absolute favorite about the experience had to do with the drinks. I got a dirty martini (balanced, savory, and smooth) and I love the way they pour your martini at the table and allow you to have the excess from the shaker. The good times were definitely rolling from there! As far as food goes, I also loved the stuffed mushroom appetizer and my salad. The variety of salad accompaniments were awesome, and I wish more places offered grilled scallops with your salad. It was quite delicious and now I'm spoiled. Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu.

The food is fantastic!! I had the white wine chicken and hubby had the gnocchi. Both of the broths…read morewere outstanding! The chicken flatbread was really good too. We decorated and fairly quiet for a large restaurant, the bar area is beautiful. The service could be a little faster, as we waited for our first drinks, and then the food took a little longer than usual, not too bad, but enough to notice.

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Seasons 52 - Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.

Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.

Seasons 52 - Cedar Plank-roasted Salmon with seasonal vegetables, marble potatoes and dill-mustard sauce

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Lagarde American Eatery - Fresh raw oysters. Pairs of Blackberry (VA, $2.75 each), Whitestone (VA, $3.25 each), and Smith Point (WA, $3.00 each).

Lagarde American Eatery

4.3(366 reviews)
3.2 mi
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My significant other and I love the ambiance of this place and we absolutely adored our server…read moreAshley she was heaven sent, so attentive and kind.. Please ask for her she is the best and the food is stellar!

I'm such a foodie! This came across my socials & I decided we'd stop by! For starters the…read moreadvertisement of $59 all you can eat Ribeye + fries is a GREAT way to wheel folks in. However it made absolutely no sense once you have a seat & the waitress explains to you that you literally can not share not one slice of the ribeye with anyone at your table nor can they even have a French fry OR YOU WILL BE KICKED OUT the restaurant. I thought that was an immediate turn off. I feel like they could have maybe made that sound a lot more classy. One thing about me I'm going to try something in everyone's plate, especially if we all ordered differently. That was such a turn off. However, I did not order the all you can eat, in fact i ordered the same exact meal but as my dinner dish for 1 because realistically who is eating more then one once of ribeye along with a boat load of fries? I'm not. The bbq shrimp deviled eggs were good, if the shrimp was warm i feel like it would have tasted better. The oysters were really good, definitely enjoyed those. Ehh, the Ribeye i wouldn't go back to get in such a rush, the fries were crispy & well made. Now the lobster pasta!!! 10/10 nothing else needs to be stated for this dish! They also have a drink special that advertises $9 for the mini, makes absolutely no sense as it's about 3 sips & done, might as well order a regular martini to enjoy it with your meal.

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