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    J. Alexander's

    4.2 (23 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Roasted artichoke could've been better. Didn't seem like there was a lot to eat from.
    Ly L.

    J. Alexander's has a couple of locations, including The Battery and The Forum, and I've been to both. This location definitely has a younger, more energetic vibe, especially on game days. We came for a birthday dinner and made reservations because there was a Braves game that evening. Surprisingly, when we arrived, the restaurant was fairly empty, so I wasn't sure why they couldn't accommodate us earlier. The service was good with no real complaints. The food was solid but nothing particularly memorable. The Poké ball wasn't as good this time because they were out of avocado, and unfortunately, there was no other sub substitute. My steak was a little chewy, but everything else was fine. Overall, it's your typical American restaurant with a reliable menu. Nothing really stood out, but nothing disappointed either. We chose to sit on the patio, which was a bit hot and humid, but it was nice being able to people-watch and enjoy the atmosphere around The Battery. Overall, it's a decent place if you're already in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to dine here.

    Kristi C.

    8/1/2026 Location: The Battery ATL You can make reservations online No dress code J Alexander's reminds me of a sports bar. Food, Bar, TV. Cool place to stop and eat and drink especially after a Braves game. People were cool, bartenders nice, lively atmosphere. Drinks were good. Peach Lemon Drop ($17) Vodka and soda ($11) had me lit! I tried the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich which was very good. It had Cole slaw on it. A+ $19.00 comes with fries. I had a good time. Just beware if you go when there's a game parking is non existent.

    Tony S.

    I absolutely loved my first experience at J. Alexander's. I'd never even heard of this restaurant before, but holy bag of mojo balls... this place was the shiznit. After four straight days of striking out on food during my first trip to Atlanta, I had pretty much lost hope. Every recommendation from friends and the hotel had been a complete miss. I was officially 0-for-4. Then I stumbled into this place. Now, full disclosure: my bestie brought her absurdly cute puppy with us, which may have positively influenced the staff's mood and perception of humanity, but whatever. I'll take it. From the hostess, to my waitress Bridget, to Elle bringing out the food, to the manager from Tampa who stopped by to check on us, everyone was warm, attentive, and effortlessly hospitable. Honestly, if there hadn't been torrential rain outside, I probably would've stayed long past closing just enjoying the atmosphere. Fantastic service. ABSOLUTELY LOVED THEM! As for the food: The Avocado Bomb was outstanding. I live in Los Angeles, where avocado is practically a religion, and whoever created this dish deserves a handshake, a celebratory booty slap, and maybe even one of those weird feather tickles on the bottom of the feet. It's a pretty simple dish, but absolutely delicious and the perfect palate teaser. The Thai Kai Chicken Salad felt like the luxury, "wagyu" version of the old Asian Chicken Salad from California Pizza Kitchen. Refreshing, savory, balanced, and not overwhelming at all. If I'm being ultra-critical, the dishes themselves land around a solid 4 out of 5. Also, I didn't love the fries that came with my friend's veggie burger, slightly un-crispy, but a small miss is ok. But because the service and atmosphere elevated the entire experience, the dishes felt like 4.5 stars. The overall visit is 5 stars with fireworks! I'll absolutely be back.

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    Rebecca C.

    Everything went well from the minute we hit the front door! The greeting, the seating, the Service, the cocktails were perfect and spot on. We always order the grilled artichoke for appetizer and it was cooked to perfection and their remaloude sauce is the best! We ordered the sushi and the Blondie dessert. We just kept eating and we just kept enjoying. It was absolutely fabulous! Their old-fashioned cocktail is the best anywhere! It feels like coming home! Clean, upscale, classy, a staff that works together like a beautiful song! Kudos to J Alexander's!

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    Eryn H.

    J Alexander's was pretty good. Definitely excited my expectations for basic American food. Service was really good and I love how you can people watch if you sit on the patio. Hong Kong shrimp was good and the sushi was okay. Their salmon Caesar salad was the bomb, get extra croutons ! I had the steak and fries and it was good also , steak well seasoned and cooked to perfection. I would try this place again

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    The food was excellent, the service was friendly and efficient and best of all, no wait during a Braves game

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    Please throw away the fries- most of the fries on my plate were hard and basically not eatable.

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    Canoe - Bakery basket small

    Canoe

    4.4(2.6k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    •$$$

    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.

    After trying twice to order takeout I have been unsuccessful. Depending on the night they…read morearbitrarily decide whether they will take takeout orders. I'd understand if they stated it online or somewhere but they decide each evening whether or not they will take any takeout orders and then only way to find out is by calling. This is incredibly frustrating because you can't plan or count on being able to get food from there and with a menu as expensive as theirs that's just unacceptable, in my opinion. My impression is that they are stuck in the 1980s around when they opened and don't want to update the experience. Hence their post strict dress code and arbitrary takeout policy.

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    Culinary Dropout

    4.1(304 reviews)
    7.7 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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    Hamp & Harry’s

    4.0(280 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    Finding myself enjoying more and more restaurants around Marietta Square. Such a cute quaint…read moredowntown. Only about 15min from my house in Smyrna and far enough from the freeway that it isn't always packed. Thankfully our friend Summer booked a reservation bc this spot gets busy!! First of all parking around the square can sometimes be tricky, but right behind Hamp & Harry's they had a paid parking lot. I believe it was under $10. Not bad and easy to get in and out. Don't park in the court parking lot it's like $20 bucks. Anywho, we came for brunch and right now they have it decked out in Harry Potter theme. Super cute!! It's def. ready for Halloween too!! I didn't get the best photos, but you must check out!! I think the menu is seasonal, but everything looked yummy!! We didn't get any appetizers on this visit, but we def. came hungry and devoured all our dishes. I think we had the French Toast, Duck Egg Benedict and Avocado Toast. Everything came out fresh and to order. Our waiter and the staff was super friendly and the ambiance was perfect. We will def. be coming back again to try some other dishes.

    I enjoyed the atmosphere, it was my first time there. They do a seasonal Decor, Fall is Harry…read morePottery, Winter is "general christmas" this year. would I go back for a dinner? just to have a dinner out? probably not. That's just me, I'd definitely go if I wanted some appetizers and a few drinks with the girls though. It looks like it's a limited monthly menu, so it may change based on season? three of us got the burger, all agree, burger is good, the paprika aioli that came with my parm truffle fries had a bit of a kick, not heat, just a kick. my husbands Chicken dinner though? i think stole the show. it had a good flavor profile and the peanut sauce didn't kick your face in with peanut flavor. it was definitely Thai inspired, but...had a downhome kind of charm to it. Service was good, never had an empty water glass. Little bit of showmanship with the chicken dinner. our server slipped in and out to refill our waters without...being intrusive. So for what I went for? A bit of a family diner with the sister and brother in law? not the right atmosphere. it really is an amazing place to just go for cocktails I think though.

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    Hamp & Harry’s - Back room seating area

    Back room seating area

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    Shrimp & Grits

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    J. Alexander's - newamerican - Updated October 2026

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