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    Bread pudding special.
    Jaquay R.

    A great experience. The atmosphere here was very calming and peaceful with jazz music playing in the background. I was greeted and seated immediately upon entering. The dining area was very clean and almost like a showroom. Gabrielle my waitress was very nice. She explained the menu and suggested some of her favorite appetizers one being the Hong Kong Shrimp. I ordered those and they wee so good. They were still crunchy even with the sauce on them. The sauce was perfectly balanced with sweet and spicy. The shrimp were cooked just right with a firm bite. I love the fresh bed of lettuce underneath them too. I ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. It was so good and hot in temperature. There was a spicy kick that was perfect since it didn't overpower the rest of the flavors. The bun was toasted and fluffy. I didn't care for the shoestring fries because they were more like the Jay's brand Shoestring chips. They were very crunchy which were more like overcooked. The bread pudding for dessert was tasty. I especially loved the scoop of vanilla ice cream that tasted homemade..

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    Steve A.

    This was our first time here. I was a bit skeptical because it seemed a bit more "high end l than I was in the mood for this night. So to be transparent, I went in a bit uncertain and maybe a little guarded. That all melted away into a great overall experience. *Ambience: The ambience is excellent, it feels upscale yet relaxed and comfortable. It has an unmistakeable modern feel, very clean, open, not too loud but good energy, high ceilings and spacious. It was genuinely comforting that it's new and clean and modern and open feeling, but our booth felt private at the same time, with open sweeping, unobstructed views inside including the bar and kitchen with big windows letting in just enough light and a view of outside. *Service: the service was outstanding. Started with our waiter's assistant who greeted us promptly, introduced herself, and was friendly and attentive - a little awkward, like it's her first restaurant job, but she was well trained and had a great attitude. Our sever was awesome and I forgot his name. He was super genuine and attentive. The manager stopped over to check in and couldn't have been more genuine. Everyone was friendly, attentive and caring, it was great. *Food: We both ordered a mixed drink, she got the 21 Manhattan and I ordered the Doppelgänger. Both were surprisingly large, and were truly excellent, we were shocked with how good and big they were. They brought the remainder of the Manhattan from the shaker and it was almost another full drink. Drinks were a really nice surprise. For food we started by ordering a side of roasted Brussel Sprouts as an app - sides here are almost all ala carte. The Brussels weren't great initially, nice char but very bland. We asked for balsamic vinegar and they happily brought a bottle along with a bottle of olive oil, we added both and they were much better. My wife ordered the trout. I'm not a huge fish guy, but this was incredibly good! Excellent coating, moist, steamy, and flavorful, but not "fishy", fish and came with amazing rice and stellar coleslaw, seriously both sides were 5 stars. Her whole meal was excellent! I ordered the large cut of prime rib which came with amazing g mashed potatoes, it was very big, cooked exactly as ordered and tasted great. It had less marbling than I like, so less steak flavor in the middle, but was very soft and adding creamy horseradish gave it the extra little kick it needed. Pretty delicious. *Value: for 2 incredible bar drinks, an appetizer and 2 large and excellent meals, with tax and tip, we were out the door for around $150. I'm pretty fiscally responsible and even I felt like this meal and experience were definitely worth it. 100%. *Overall: great service, very comfortable upscale but easy and comfortable ambience, excellent food and drinks, at a strong value. I highly recommend J. Alexander's and I look forward to returning soon.

    French Dip
    Tayler A.

    Amazing dinner spot! We got the french dip and chicken sandwich and the bread was fluffy while the meat was tender. The staff was friendly and attentive we also enjoyed the candle light ambiance. Will definitely be back.

    poke
    Maya J.

    Sooo awkward when they opened the door for me because I wasn't expecting it. I had easter dinner here with my family (I'm the child). the poke bowl was so massive I made dinner out of it. The waitstaff is excellent!

    Angel A.

    So grateful for one of my favorite restaurants from the South! My Maui Steak as just as good as I remember. I sat at the bar for sushi, cocktails, and a great steak! The complimentary popcorn given is spicy and flavorful. The sushi was fresh and appetizing. And my steak definitely set the bar high! The vibes here, the customer service, and the staff were absolutely perfect!

    Steak and Fries  A little chewy but very flavorful
    Melissa T.

    The food was cooked to order and flavorful. The cuts of meat were delicious and the mashed potatoes were amazing. We tried to make a reservation for 3 but they only had 8:45p available, when we changed it to two, 8:00pm was available but we were sat at a 4 top, so not sure why we couldn't make the reservation for 3 at 8:00pm. There isn't a bread offered when you sit down and there isn't any ice in the water and very little ice in anything else.

    Maui steak and 12oz prime rib, both with mashed potatoes
    Veronica C.

    Food was delicious, potato serving was large. IMO a little less potatoes and add a green vegetable. Service was very good, wait staff was courteous and professional. Ambiance was nice. Dessert was delicious, wish they had creme brulee on the menu, the upscale feeling of the space called for it, the key lime pie was very good. We'd go back, happy hour is calling

    Violeta H.

    We popped in for late lunch for my birthday week in January-this being my last birthday meal for January. I had the crispy chicken salad with ranch on the side and an Ice tea. My friend ordered prime rib and it came out cooked to order. It's not something I'd order but I can see why folks like prime rib. My salad was fresh with a good amount of chicken. The food and service was nice and I'd probably return. We went earlier in day so it was quiet and relaxed.

    Prime rib
    Kelley C.

    Overall pretty good restaurant! Food was delicious and their prime rib and NY strip was very flavorful. The server was sweet but it did take 15 minutes for them to finally take our order for drinks and food. The place was very nice and decor was pretty especially the bar.

    Josh W.

    J. Alexander's on Ray Rd absolutely nailed it. We started with the fried calamari, and it was perfectly crispy with a light, flavorful coating that kept me coming back for more--exactly how calamari should be. The steak and fries were spot on: the steak cooked to perfection, crispy shoestring fries, and the béarnaise sauce was fantastic and really tied the whole dish together. Every bite felt indulgent in the best way. Add in the great ambiance and this place is a clear winner. Warm, polished, and ideal for a date night or special evening out. We'll definitely be back.

    Hong Kong Shrimp
    John I.

    We came back the following week to try some other things . I had the Chinese Chicken Salad. My wife and daughter got the Potato soup which they loved . They may have had a cocktail (or two) at lunch as well....

    Steak Maui and the NY strip with a side of broccoli, smashed potatoes, an Mac-n-cheese! All divine!
    Mini P.

    I could go on and on about how wonderful this restaurant is from the moment you enter to the moment you leave. The service is top notch. We were greeted with smiles, eye contact, and great service! Our server, Savannah, was very hospitable and focused on the customer experience. Even the staff who brought out food or came by to make sure our water was filled were all so friendly and kind. It's almost like they receive training on how to provide incredible customer service which I wish was done at all establishments. The food and drinks were great! Bravo to the entire staff and the chefs!

    Crab Cake Dinner
    Omari D.

    We had high expectations coming in for dinner, especially with it being highlighted as an upscale casual spot. We made reservations via Resy. We did arrive a bit early, but from the initial interaction with the host(s), the tone and experience fell off. When we were seated, it ended up being a table that had been openly available the entire time we were waiting, as it had a table card with the guest and party size. That made it odd, given our extended wait. Once we got seated, the experience didn't improve. Our server wasn't attentive, and basic things like water, silverware, and guidance on menu choices took longer than expected. When asking about the food, the responses were vague and not very helpful. I did feel like the menu was a bit limited. We ordered the Calamari to start. For my main, I chose the ribs w/broccoli (instead of fries) and the 'not so ordinary mac & cheese) and my friend ordered the crab cake special. Unfortunately, the ribs were underwhelming and lacked a standout flavor. They honestly reminded me of something from a national chain that is good, but doesn't label themself as upscale. The mac & cheese was the highlight and why 2 stars. It was good, rich, but good. The bar side of the restaurant with the TVs is actually very nice, and I could see it being a good spot as a meetup with a friend or even a business associate to grab a drink. As a dinner experience, it fell short of expectations. Even on the way out, I tried to make eye contact to say thank you and felt overlooked. For a restaurant that promotes itself as focusing on quality food, attentive service, and consistent experiences, this visit missed the mark on all 3. It just wasn't the dining experience I was expecting, especially given the concept and price point that we spent.

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    The blonde older lady working in the tequila section on Saturday was just flat out rude. My…read moreboyfriend and I were looking for recommendations for tequila. She made it seem like we were there to get drunk??? She had an attitude basically the whole time she was talking to me. For no reason. At one point I said "never mind" and wanted to walk away but she tried to make up for her attitude and gave us a couple options to try. The tequila was great and both my boyfriend and I agreed we were gonna come back to purchase the Suavecito (but we already had our hearts set on a wine from a wine sample we tried). The gentleman at the wine section was a whole lotttt friendlier. Since we tried a couple of tequila samples and didn't buy any tequila at the time, when we walked away, she said "All that and you still didn't buy anything". Girl. The attitude. Just flat out rude. If you're so miserable at your job, find a new one. Also it's so uncomfortable being followed around the whole time you shop there. Literally feels like hawks around you. I definitely won't be back. The wine is good tho!

    I love coming here for the wine classes! I think this store in particular does the best ones!…read more This time the class was about Italian wines! Stew and Mark always make it so fun! They are both very knowledgeable about the wines, and always answer everyone's questions. They also give generous pours. The snacks they had were different bruschettas, and they were delicious! A lot of the wines we sampled in this class were less then $20 which is an awesome price point for good wine. I definitely took home a few bottles. Highly recommend taking a class here.

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    Great variety of craft beers, and the build-your-own pack is a clutch move, perfect for mixing and…read morematching without commitment to one kind. There's a cool little bar area plus extra seating up front, which makes it easy to hang and sip. Came through during the holidays and the festive vibe was on point. Bartender/cashier lady was friendly, helpful, and actually paying attention. Solid experience all around

    J. Alexander's - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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