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    J. Alexander's

    4.0 (157 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Hugo Spritz: La Marca Prosecco, St.Germain, Mint and Club Soda
    Joneice B.

    Overall, we had a good experience at this location. We went for happy hour which runs during the week from 2 PM to 5 PM. On this occasion, we try a few of the food offerings to include the Smashburger, the shrimp tacos, and chicken tenders. All of the food offerings were good, but very light and appropriate for a tasting at happy hour. For drinks they did have a few cocktails on the happy hour menu to include the Hugo spritz which I thought was good, but maybe a little light on the booze. Also, I don't think my mint was fully expressed into the cup as that was not as refreshing as I would've liked. So I did move onto a more hardier tequila martini which was really good and finished off my Smashburger with the happy hour wine, which was very good. All in all I would come back and maybe eat here for dinner and or happy hour. The environment was very bright modern looking and the staff were really friendly. Our bartender was really nice and she gave some good recommendations. I did notice that they offer ribs here and and I was really tempted to get us a rack of ribs so. When I come back, I will probably be trying more off the main menu as everything here is made to order from scratch.

    Doppelgänger
    Andre A.

    This place runs like a well oiled machine . Drinks are premium. Staff actually works together and actually like each other. The ambiance is upscale. The happy hour burger could've been prepared better- the cheese wasn't even melted. Sat at the bar and our bartender was amazing. She was funny and hardworking- I'm sorry I forgot her name or else I'd be sure to include. Hennessy sidecar drink was delicious as was the old fashioned.

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    Bill W.

    The artichoke was probably the best thing on the plate. I've always been a fan of a great grilled artichoke. The steak while a good cut was dry and kinda cold. My wife had better luck with her steak. She said she liked hers. The fried could have been fried for another minute to get a better crisp. The service was very good and I like the steakhouse vibe but in a kinda business casual way. They have a happy hour sit at the bar menu and it must be pretty good because the bar was full. We used our quarterly Amex Rezy credit for our dinner. Had I paid the full $150 out of pocket I'd have been pretty disappointed. Before I spend that kind of money unless you're trying to impress a date of business associate I'd save my money and eat at that place with Texas in the name. For you anniversary you get a glass of champagne and for your birthday you get dessert. Maybe I'll try the Happy Hour. I did forget one thing. The Alex salad. At $14 it's a joke. I asked our server if the salad was large enough to share? It was but the menu says if you order the salad with an entree it's only $10. The waiter added the $14 salad because the $10 salad isn't enough to share. Also what kind of steak house doesn't have a wedge? Wedges are always enough to split. And many places have an option to split for a few dollars more. The cost of soups and salads is getting out of hand.

    Barb G.

    First timers and so glad we decided to try this place! Came to celebrate retirement and we wanted to splurge with a celebration dinner. Our server, Skylar, was great as was everyone else who learned we there to celebrate. Love that they set an envelope at the table announcing the reason for the celebration. We went all out, starting with the grilled artichokes and the wife had a Midnight Margarita. I have to be honest here...not the best grilled artichokes we've had! They were very tough and although gilled with some nice soft pieces, most of them were not edible. The remoulade served with it was "ok" but overall, not a do over for us. Wife loved the drink, said it was perfect and she asked for a sugar rim in place of salt. We both decided on beef so I had the prime rib, which I asked for rare and then thrown on the grill to bring it up to medium. My favorite way to have prime rib and boy oh boy, the chefs did it right! The meat was tender and flavorful and I had asked for both creamed and raw horseradish...I like it hot so mixing the two brought it to the perfect flavor. Wife ordered the NY Strip, cooked to medium and her steak was perfect. So flavorful, tender, and juicy. We also decided on a side of the brussels spouts, which were roasted but way over done in my opinion. Loved the mashed potatoes that came with my prime rib...lots of chunks of potatoes and so creamy. Wife had mac and cheese with hers and she said it was creamy and flavorful and loved it. I had read reviews about the carrot cake so we decided to just eat half of our meals, taking home the leftovers for next day feasting. Ok, this carrot cake is dense, sweet, and had good flavor but the over abundance of frosting made it really, really sweet! We both had a few bites and decided to bring the rest home. The restaurant itself is nicely done, upscale feel but yet not stuffy. The staff was friendly and again, our server was fantastic...thank you Skylar! This is a bit pricey so it will definitely be on our "celebration dinner" places when we want to go somewhere upscale and delicious. Looking forward to another visit down the road!

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    Diele K.

    When I visited Jacksonville for work last month, I tried a J. Alexander's that I loved the burger and the cheesecake to go to have in the hotel room later that evening. When driving and saw there was a location here in Arizona, I told my coworker this is where we had to have lunch! Walking in, we were immediately greeted and this location is beautiful. We were seated and definitely feel like a clean, new location to join the Chandler, Ahwatukee, Phoenix area. Excited to dive in as I had such a great experience at the previous one. What We Ordered: - Coke + Lime: my good ole standby. Carbonation was just right, and the lime adds the perfect balance of sweetness of the Coca Cola. - San Antonio Tortilla Soup (not pictured): My coworker friend ordered as she is a creature of habit when she sees Chicken Tortilla Soup. She was so quick to try as it was recommended by the hostess who sat us. She'd be the judge of it! And the verdict... she really enjoyed it and said that could have easily been her lunch. - Steak Taco: my coworker said they were pretty good, and very filling as she needed a box to take away as the soup was so filling. - Steak Burger: when ordering, they mentioned due to fat content, this had to be well done. That should have been my indicator to order something else. When it came, I was quickly disappointed and wish I went with the regular burger for the same price point. It came with tomato, lettuce, pickle, and onion versus this one which was pretty plain. Between it being fairly lackluster with toppings, the temperature on the cook deterred me from enjoying. Overall, I wasn't impressed with my food and was also disappointed this location doesn't offer cheesecake like the one in Jacksonville did. Perhaps this was a seasonal item, and I hope that it becomes a staple on all J. Alexander's nationwide as that cheesecake was DIVINE. A miss for me in terms of this visit, but my coworker enjoyed her tortilla soup and tacos so I settled on a 4 Star. I'd return and try different items next time if in the area again for work.

    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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    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.

    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.

    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

    Mexico City spinach con queso
    Hiilei W.

    Five stars for James!!! The best service I've ever experienced, I hope you keep him forever. I ordered the encrusted trout and it's delicious (ask for more of the sauce). Crispy rice came with a lot definitely worth it and delicious. Maui steak tasted like Kalbi I'll need to order that next. First time and won't be my last.

    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.

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    Ask the Community - J. Alexander's

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes, they do. At least they did when I went several months ago.

    What is the dress code? Like is it dressy or casual?

    No dress code. I would say, business casual.

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    Total Wine & More

    3.9(185 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    Budget friendly
    Family-owned & operated

    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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    AJ's Fine Foods - I'm curious about this grocery store.

    AJ's Fine Foods

    3.7(269 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    WOW!! I just got…read moreoff the phone with Allie, and her team - they are simply AMAZING!! I needed help today on Mother's Day - not to get/send something for my mother, instead it's my spouses birthday and we are apart this year - so I wanted to create a special moment from away - I went to Chat GPT to get guidance on what I could do to create a special moment - and Chat recommended AJ's, and I took the advice and was quickly transferred to the floral department - I felt immediately welcomed and cared for - I was inspired to believe that we could together, create an incredible experience - I was immediately spoiled with a perfect floral arrangement - followed with great guidance on how to put together a complete package - not just flowers, but also a small personal cake, I wanted to include mixed nuts for the resort stay as well as sparkling water - I was able to work with a couple of other store experts thats helped curate a perfect blend of items to include to create a special and thoughtful Birthday Package - and this all includes delivery to the resort - I didn't have to find someone to pick up everything and then deliver - when I say they made it simple and easy and very enjoyable - I might be understating how I feel right now - I feel so well taken care of - and that I'm for sure, If we lived in Arizona, we would become AJ's new regular customers/fans of the magic they create in their community!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for making today so super special!

    Like all AJ's, this store is stocked with high end groceries and merchandise. Their hot food…read moresection always impresses me. Their meat selection is all aged and smoked in house. The prices are on the higher end but is worth it due to the quality. The bakery department makes me drool and it's impossible to leave the store without one. I've never found a bad AJ's and always stop in when in the area.

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    Grimaldi's Pizzeria

    Grimaldi's Pizzeria

    3.7(524 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Arrived a little before noon on a Friday. There is an abundance of parking at the Casa Paloma mall…read morewhere the Chandler Grimaldi's is located and the center piece with beautiful statue fountain, garden and patio dining adjacent to entrance. We were greeted a seated quickly, less than a minute. The restaurant was mostly empty when we arrived, although filled up and was a little less than half full as we left. Our waiter was friendly and welcoming. We ordered a large 18 inch pizza with artichoke hearts and Kalamata olives for two to share. It arrived about 15 minutes later, hot and delicious. They use coal fired oven to achieve the high temperature for a quick bake and an artisan cracker crust. The toppings were generous and flavorful. Note that the oven is re-stoked daily from 3-5pm and no pizza can be made. They do have a happy hour during this time. I really enjoy the NY vibe of this restaurant, great music playing, lots of rat pack! Rustic decor and wine bottle lights! It's a fun place to enjoy a quality NY style pizza! Highly recommended!

    Every time we come up from Tucson to hit the Fashion Square Mall, we somehow end up here…read more I was genuinely bummed when Grimaldi's closed in Tucson because I had just discovered it. I never really got the chance to enjoy it like everyone else did, so now it's become one of our Phoenix traditions. Is it my favorite pizza? No. Am I a complete pizza snob? Absolutely. But it's still really good pizza, the atmosphere is great, and the service has always been friendly. Now, don't get me wrong... every now and then Little Caesars still hits the spot. We all have our guilty pleasures. We all have taken a grenade from time to time... IYKYK. Looking forward to the next trip back already!

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    Bottleshop 48 - Carl Strauss Boat Shoes hazy IPA

    Bottleshop 48

    4.8(88 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$

    The date is 4/20/2026--a frigid, dark, and stormy night at the intersection of McClintock and…read moreSouthern. A weary traveler arrives and sits down at his favorite bar--Bottleshop48, located at 3318 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282, in the Aldi shopping center. He orders a crisp glass of Bottleshop Water, known to the regulars simply as "water," and rests for a moment as a film begins to play on the main TV. Brad and Angelina appear. It is Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the acclaimed 2005 action/comedy. A small tear rolls down his face; finally, he will be able to enjoy Mr. and Mrs. Smith from start to finish. Finally, his life will have meaning beyond the crude dionysian pursuit of wine, women, and song. Today, he thinks: "my suffering will end: I am free from the banality of the world outside, with a full 2 hours of action/comedy to enjoy, cold drink in hand, hale companions to my left and to my right." But this man was mistaken. Instead a challenger appears--a man from the wrong side of the tracks, a man bent on ruining our hero's uninterrupted viewing of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Shockingly this newcomer requests the TV remote. He brazenly downloads the Sling Freestream app on the TV. He scrolls through the Sling Freestream app's numerous free ad-supported options and chooses--impossibly--Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the 1975 comedic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and framed by a modern-day murder investigation. Our hero protests meekly, in earnest: "but I was watching Mr. and Mrs. Smith." "Oh sorry," the upstart pretender responds, surprised that someone would be so interested in seeing the end of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Does our hero challenge this cruel usurper to fisticuffs for the TV remote? No. Does he chuck a beer at this sadistic lover of classic British humor? No. Does he strip naked and dance atop the bar in a lewd manner to assert his dominance over the TV? He does not. A man of peace--a true lover not a fighter and a known Ryan Gosling look-alike--our hero grits his teeth and accepts the excruciating truth that he will see no more of Brad and Angelina on this night. He simply pays his tab and exits into the freezing late April air, never to know true happiness. Never to experience complete extasy. Never to see the end of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Drinks 5/5 Ambience 5/5 Value 5/5

    WIDE variety of BEER and a UNIQUE selection of WINES from all around the WORLD! Soon to be one of…read moreyour FAVORITE tempe watering holes. COOL events and friendly STAFF. Ambiance is CHILL and relaxed.

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    Freely Taproom & Kitchen

    Freely Taproom & Kitchen

    4.5(170 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Oh my gosh...it seems we are becoming regulars at this great little spot! The patio is dog…read morefriendly and once the heat cools down, we'll bring our babies when we come! Came with some friends for dinner, one of them hadn't been before so we were glad to introduce her to this gem. This night we started with an order of the mozzarella sticks, which was a first and so glad we tried them because I want them every time we come now! Four sticks to an order along with a small bowl of their wonderful marinara sauce. They were lightly breaded and fried to perfection and when you bit into one, you got that mozzarella pull! We decided to try the pizza salad this time around and so glad we did because it was truly delicious. Comes with an oregano vinaigrette and of course I also asked for a side of ranch (theirs is really good) and I love the combo of dressings! Again, another favorite discovered! This time we decided on the Meat-Za flat bread and it was amazing! It is made with red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, salami, Italian seasoning all on top of their most wonderful flat bread pizza crust. Really, really good! Friends got the BBQ Chicken flat bread as well as a half Elote and half Meat-Za and she loved it. The BBQ chicken was good as well so will get that one next time! The Elote we experienced previously and it is so good!!! It was busy this evening we were there but food took no time to get to us and service was what you expect! You order at the counter, are given a number and food is delivered to you at your table. This is truly one of our favorites in the rotation now...

    Local taproom vibes in Tempe. Freely Taproom & Kitchen is a relaxed Arizona spot with beer on tap,…read morewine, cocktails, and a menu full of easy favorites like salads, pizza, pretzels, and more. They have indoor and outdoor seating, but we sat at the bar with two regulars, so you already know it had that neighborhood favorite feel. The staff was super friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. I tried the lunch special on the wall: green chili pork soup and the MEAT-ZA flatbread with red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, salami, and Italian seasoning. So good and perfect for a casual lunch. Great drinks, good food, and friendly service. Definitely a solid Tempe hangout.

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