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    J. Alexander's

    4.1 (350 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    J. ALEXANDER'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Inza F.

    My recent dinner at J. Alexander's at Hamilton Place was nothing short of exceptional. We had a reservation for a party of 8 at 7PM and were seated immediately -- a great start to a fantastic evening. Let me just say this: Shane, our waiter, was the true highlight of the night. From the moment we sat down to the very last bite, he delivered impeccable service with genuine warmth and personality. He made everyone feel welcomed, relaxed, and well taken care of -- truly above and beyond. The ambiance of the restaurant exudes quiet luxury -- stylish, upscale, and perfect for both special occasions and elevated dinners out. I ordered the Steak Maui with smashed potatoes and a side Caesar salad -- absolute perfection. Others in our group tried the roasted chicken, NYO mac & cheese, and ribs with fries, and every single plate was a hit. The flavors were rich, bold, and expertly seasoned. Drink selections? 10/10. Not a single miss. And because it was the first visit for everyone except me, Shane surprised the table with complimentary desserts to share -- a kind and unforgettable gesture that left all of us smiling. If you're looking for great food, an elegant vibe, and standout service, this is it. Ask for Shane -- you won't regret it!

    Steak Maui  mashe potatos , brussel sprouts, orzo rice
    Karin W.

    We Love this place !! The service and ambiance here is amazing every single time. We normally stick with the steak Maui, mashed potatoes, and a side of orzo rice -- it's our go-to and it's consistently great. I switched it up this visit and tried the Brussels sprouts as well , and they were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

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    Tracy M.

    Popped in to J's this afternoon for a quick cocktail. The bartender behind the bar clearly ignored us. Two ladies came in thru the bar door sat down & was presented with menus immediately. At this point my husband and I had already been sitting for 5-7 min. I know J's can get busy on a Sunday afternoon after church however this clearly was not the issue. We had a drinks , paid the check & , left. Just dissappointed as he clearly saw us sitting. Too many other restaurants to frequent if service cannot be provided. Will still visit again just a bummer.

    Grilled salmon with orzo
    Jenn W.

    J.Alexander's is one of my all time faves. We lived in Chattanooga for over a decade, and when in the area now, we always make a point to visit! My go-to order is the grilled salmon (it's amazing) with the orzo & wild rice. Their house salad is one of the best around! My daughter ordered a grilled chicken Caesar salad, along with a side of fries. Desserts are also excellent. My favorite is their key lime pie. Service is always stellar, and I've never had a bad experience here!

    John H.

    We went here for my aunts 72nd birthday. She goes to this restaurant in Boca ( a lot) and she figured since she could not find a fancy Italian restaurant, she wouldn't go to her second choice. I had the ribs which were meh at best. The ceaser salad was meh at best as well. Not somewhere I'd go back to personally

    1 of 2 wine case
    Robert G.

    Jordan was A great server our table didn't have to stop and asked for him he was so attentive checked in on us often. Food we amazing think I was the only person at the table who finished the entire plate 4 others had to take away boxes. Ambiance was higher end feel. Shout out to the lemon drop, Blanton whiskey and Chattanooga whiskey at the bar.

    Crispy Shrimp Taco with rice and black beans
    Candice P.

    I came here while I was in town to celebrate a friend's birthday. We were sat in a big enough booth for all 5 people to comfortably enjoy. We sat under a really nice well lit light which I appreciated so I could read their menu in good lighting. Whenever I go to a new restaurant, I love to order a good shrimp taco and I was glad to see they had that on their menu. I ordered the Crispy shrimp tacos with black beans and rice. My friends ordered the steak and fries, steak burger, cypress salad and French dip sandwich (last two plates mentioned not pictured). When my plate arrived I was excited because it looked so pretty and mouth watering. When I tell you the shrimp was delicious I feel like words can't truly convey how scrumptious these tacos were until you eat them yourself. The portion of the shrimp on the taco was perfect and were fried to perfection. The black beans and rice were seasoned really well. They had yellow bell peppers cooked in them which added to their delicious taste. Our server Jersey, was very nice and caring. One of my friends didn't care for their steak. They didn't say anything but didn't want to take it home either. The server asked if everything was ok with the steak or if it didn't taste well. Although my friend said it was ok, Jersey wanted to take it back to explain to the manager because she said it wasn't satisfactory to the customer. I thought that was a nice touch from a server because most servers wouldn't care. It shows that Jersey will go over and beyond to make sure the customer enjoys their dish. Her service was great. We all enjoyed a chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream for our friend's birthday. I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake but that cake was AMAZING. Everyone including the birthday friend enjoyed it. The cake was heavy but so moist and very very warm. A warm chocolate cake with a big scoop of ice cream was the perfect way to end our lunch. I enjoyed the food, service and ambiance of this restaurant. I can't wait to come back here in the future for a nice lunch or dinner

    Ribs with Mac & Cheese & Slaw

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    Scott W. was a great server. We enjoyed our late-to-the-party meal. The lighting and music combo was magnificent.

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    We have enjoyed several visits. The service food and drinks are very good. We particularly enjoyed Eliana as our waitress.

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    Food was not that good . Service was ok. Price was terrible. Restaurant was pretty clean .Overall four out of ten would not recommend

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    Food and service is always great! Amazing atmosphere, just add yourself to the reservation list.

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    The steak was very good as well as the service. I will absolutely go back when I'm in Chattanooga.

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    What is the appropriate dress to wear at J. Alexander's?

    This is a place you want to dress better than shorts and very casual. I wouldn't go unless I dressed better than that. Thought came to mind, do and be like you have some class. Not being ughly or snooty. Enjoy my meals every time.

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    I stopped in here tonight (Friday night) after a long day at work. I saw an Instagramer post a…read morereview and thought ain't no way it's that good! Well he ain't lie!! The sausage was THE BOMB and better than anything else on the plate even though the shrimp and crablegs were seasoned amazingly! Honestly the whole plate was delicious! But I'd come back for just a sausage. I mean it was spicy and DELICIOUS!!! This place can't hold me in a "trap" but I think it might! This is going on my fave list!! Plus the older gentleman at the counter was warm and welcoming. He said it was a busy evening but remembered my order when I left my ticket in the car. Now if you don't call ahead, you gonna wait BUT this will be THE BEST wait you have for a to-go meal. Yes, I said it's to-go! There's a few bar stools but plan to take your meal home so you can rub your feet together while enjoying your feast in your pj! And like me, you'll be "crap trapped!"

    Omg, omg, O-M-G, the food here is amazing. We thought the restaurant was a sit down but no matter,…read moreit still tasted great in our hotel room that was 30 minutes away. We splurged on the Big Dog Platter and it did NOT disappoint. Staff was very helpful and friendly. They were kind enough to give us dessert for hubby's birthday. We will be back for sure. Thank you Crab Trap, you guys made the birthday boy (and me) really happy!

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    One of the most underrated restaurants in town. Great place for dinner with specials each week…read more Some great burgers that are a staple in the menu each week along with a weekly creation from the chef. You can see the French cuisine influence across the menu. Some of the best sauces I have experienced in Chattanooga. Now Sunday brunch is one of the best in town. The jalapeño gravy is beyond addictive. Specials each Sunday and today it just happened to be breakfast nachos. See attached pic. Of course I added the jalapeño gravy as well. Service and ambiance overlooking the lake and the dam is hard to beat. Ask for Sydney or Morgan for great service.

    The view is still awesome and we continue to bring visiting family here but we no longer go for the…read morefood. The service has sadly been lacking lately. Today, we literally had a small ant crawling on a toast which we quickly pointed out to the waitress after she set the food down- and she removed the toast from the table. They did remove the $3 for the order of toast - but ew and they might be challenged with kitchen cleanliness now perhaps. The weird last point is that our bill was $89 - we gave the waitress $120 in cash and asked for $10 in return (equating to a 23% tip but giving her easy math and quick cash-out). She brought back $9. We didn't say anything of course. Will we return soon? Probably not honestly.

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