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3.7 (324 reviews)
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Spinach con Queso
Anna Y.

I am surprised I've never been to J. Alexander's sooner! We came after work for a post day happy hour, the bar area is a great spot to sit in and chat with friends for a bite and a drink. This queso was amazing! The service was great and quick, and they have a large menu. I will be back for sure!

Chicken pasta
Kirby H.

Pleasantly surprised, deviled eggs with maple bacon on top were great. We also had the queso, which was excellent, my chicken piccata was extremely good. Others had the steak salad any chicken pasta. Never a bad meal here.

Waiting for our party of 12 to show up and watching the staff professionally taking care of business. :)
April H.

J Alexander's has been around for years. They are known for good food, great service and beautiful ambiance and the Rookwood location has all of that. My party of 12 weren't all on time, but the staff got those of who were there seated at two tables next to each other. And our server, a kind young woman named Reagan, busily started taking drink orders. I think hosting big parties is one thing that J Alexanders does VERY well. Fortunately the rest of my group arrived at the same time and Reagan was on top of it. Drinks were immediately brought out. Orders taken and it felt like minutes and our whole table was being served our food at once. (This is what I mean by consistently good service here especially with big groups) I ordered the French Dip with horseradish and au jus and fries. Hubby got their cheeseburger and fries. We normally get their prime rib but we decided for lunch to sandwiches. First off, the bread was perfect for dipping in the au jus, crusty on the outside but softer on the inside..mmm. The beef was shaved and piled high. I did have to ask for horseradish as there wasn't much on the one half and none on the second half. (Reagan was so accommodating.) Without the horseradish sauce, which was mild and not at all spicy, the sandwich was a little bland. The horseradish really helped kick it up a notch. The au jus was good but could have been a little more beefy tasting for my palette. My hubby liked his cheeseburger but said it could have had a little more flavor in the meat. Both of us were delightfully surprised how good the matchstick fries were. We've had other things here besides their steaks and prime rib like Chicken Alfredo and said the same thing, it was good but was bland. Could use some garlic, mushrooms and color like spinach or broccoli to make it great. We'll still eat here again though because their steaks and garlic smashed potatoes or even loaded potatoes are so delicious and you can't get much better with their service. To sum it up: We both love J Alexanders for their impeccable service especially for groups. We feel like they need more umami flavors in their food. But, if you're on a low sodium diet this is perfection. Stick with their beef suppers because they do steak very well.

Salad (minus cheese and croutons), calamari

The place was well-maintained and had a beautiful interior. Wait staff were helpful and appropriately dressed for the atmosphere. Food was delicious! I had cilantro vinaigrette on a salad, and the roasted chicken dish. 5/5 stars right there. My husband enjoyed his calamari appetizer and steak dinner. We will definitely come back!

Salad
Connie H.

We always have a wonderful experience at J Alexander's. Our server was Bailey, and he was impressive. Was a very nice guy kept coming around to check on us and make sure everything was all right, kept us all refilled and even brought out a birthday dessert. The food was amazing. Loved the salad. It was just perfect.

Fresh grilled trout on top of slaw. YUMMY!!!
Alan F.

Stopped in at J. Alexander's while passing through Cincinnati. Easy access right off the interstate. Nice place! Interior was very welcoming with an open kitchen and many large wooden tables. Our server was gracious and took care of us right away. Food was delicious! Our party got fish tacos, prime rib, fresh trout, and a veggie burger. I am not sure what was best, but the prime rib was a BIG piece and had a crispy spice rub on the outside. Perfectly cooked and delicious! The trout was likely the winner. It was a huge piece and perfectly cooked. Fish tacos were just OK. The fish was perfect but there was too much slaw. The menu didn't say it had slaw and had I known I could have left it off. Still, they were delicious, but would have been way better without the slaw. Overall a great lunch that we all enjoyed. If you are looking for great food right off the highway then you should give this place a try!

Lump crab dip
Sarah M.

We had a lovely evening at dinner here. Food was absolutely delicious. We ate solely off of the "seasonal menu" which was a little card they brought to us to accompany the normal menus. On it was this delicious lump crab dip that was to DIE for. I could have just eaten a bowl of that over and over again. We also both got a seasonal filet with red mashed potatoes, 2 stalks of asparagus and béarnaise sauce. The steak was cooked to perfection and was a great portion for the price. We finished the night off with the seasonal white chocolate cheesecake with fresh raspberry sauce. The crust on the cheesecake was this delicate graham cracker crust. The raspberry sauce you could tell was homemade and DID NOT taste artificial which was a plus in my book. Drinks were great as well. Ambiance is very classy. I took off a star because we were quoted a 25 minute wait and ended up waiting over 45 minutes with no update from hostess staff and until I walked up to the host stand at the 45 minute mark did the hostess then conveniently seat us. Makes me wonder if she forgot about us on the list because we were seated immediately after I walked up. So hostess staff either needs to quote better wait times or else keep an eye on the walk ins and remember that they are paying customers too.

Barbecue Baby Back Ribs, French Fries, coleslaw
Jennifer H.

We went Sunday evening for dinner. We were immediately set at our table, we had a reservation. The hostess was friendly & welcoming. Upon entry, it was an open concept. The bar was to the left, infront was the kitchen & the seating area to the right. The restaurant is beautiful & elegant. Our waitress, Ashly attended to us quickly taking our drink order. She answered our menu questions & took our order. We had the NY strip which came with MAC & cheese (you can switch the side) & the Baby back ribs which came with fries & coleslaw. The NY strip was cooked perfectly (medium) & very tasty. There was no special seasoning, just the seared grilled flavor. The Mac & cheese were fantastic. It had such a yummy unique flavor I asked the waitress what cheese was this made with (Gruyère & Parmesan). The baby back ribs were so tender the meat was falling off the bone. The barbecue sauce was thick & sweet. The coleslaw was finely shredded & a creamy mayonnaise base. The French fries were shoestring style & nothing unique.

Glenn C.

Decent food, but definitely not gourmet. I had the maui steak which was a ribeye and mashed potatoes. Very good with pineapple flavoring. Didn't taste the brown sugar. 45 dollars is a little high. I had to pay 7 dollars for over-buttered broccoli. Hardboiled eggs appertizer was fine but pricey. My wife got a chicken Asian salad. Service was spotty. Took 4 requests to get an iced tea refill and alcoholic cider came witout a glass. Just putting a can on the table is bad given the nice ambiance. Should have had bread and main dish came out too fast. Waitress didn't know the menu.

Libby V.

Starving while at my Doctor's office, looked out the window and spoted J. Alexander's. That used to be a favorite dining spot while living in Dayton many years ago. So when I finally blew out of there, I headed here. To the bar...of course I always sit at the bar. Many years ago it was more a "fine" dining atmosphere, and they had a shrimp dish with cole slaw that had blue cheese in it. It was my favorite. I could eat that all day and every night. Not on the menu now, so I ordered a shrimp appetizer and wild rice and risotta side. Both were huge servings. Shrimp was deep fried (not my favorite way to eat shrimp) but good with several sauces. The Wild rice was also huge with corn and black beans in it. Tasty as all get out. So I not only got my lunch, but leftovers to take home. I would go back in a heart beat. Probably next time before I have an extended Doctor appt when all I want in the world is a glass of wine. Or not. Sigh.

Old Fashioned Cheeseburger

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Well-staffed, efficient, friendly service! Excellent food and drinks! Will definitely go back!!

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Great service and food. The staff were friendly and professional. The restaurant was cleaning and very relaxing

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Great variety and one of the best loaded baked potatoes I've had out. Definitely recommended!

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Always a winner! Food and service are reliable and excellent . The portions are good for sharing and the cocktails are generous.

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Seasons 52 - Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon served with broccolini, Yukon mash, red wine and mushroom sauce.

Seasons 52

(541 reviews)

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Stopped in for a quick bite late Sunday night. The beet salad with chicken was awesome but a little…read moresmall and the filet was perfect with Brussel sprouts instead of broccolini since they were out. The Mac and cheese was extremely salty though. Have always had good food at this location and pretty consistent service.

We came to Seasons 52 for Thanksgiving lunch. We had a 1:00 pm reservation…read more We arrived a little before 1; the place was packed! We were quickly seated and waited for our third. Once we were all in our places with bright shiny faces, we all ordered the thanksgiving special meal. It included just about everything you can imagine being served at Thanksgiving. Three pieces of white meat turkey, which was pretty tender. I small pile of dark meat pieces. Mashed potatoes and gravy, with the gravy covering the turkey and the potatoes. There was dressing, sweet potato casserole (?), green beans and cranberry sauce. It was a LOT of tasty food. Nothing was extraordinary, but it was all good. Oh, we ordered and I swear to goodness the food arrived moments later. I am sure they were moving a lot of these plates and had a process for quick turnaround, but I had to wonder if our plates had been sitting for a while. I suppose if they were it wasn't for long. Nothing was cold or congealed. It seems like their process was working. The meal came with a mini cake type thing in a jar. There were lots of options. Mark and I opted for the special pumpkin with ginger and Jen had s'mores chocolate. The pumpkin one was absolutely delicious. Jen let us try the chocolate one and let's just say I was very glad I opted for pumpkin. When the bill arrived the desserts were added on separately. I mentioned they should be included to our server, who said he would check. Now... it seems unlikely we were his first customers of the day and it seems odd that he would have the desserts added separately. He did check; I saw him. I also saw the person he was checking with shake her head 'yes'. He reran the checks without the desserts. I will say it was nice to have a traditional thanksgiving meal without the traditional thanksgiving fuss. Because the food was average at best and because we were initially charged for desserts that were supposed to be included in the price, this experience comes in with a solid three stars.

The Baker’s Table

The Baker’s Table

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We were really looking forward to trying Baker's Table after everything we've heard. We had the 5…read morecourse Tasting Menu for $90. per person. we have had many tasting menus before and left feeling very disappointed with our experience. The portions for even a tasting menu were extremely small. My entee (salmon) came out not hot. Our server was not attentive (never once refilled our water glasses or asked if we enjoyed any of our dishes). Overall we were left with the question of: what is all the fuss about with this restaurant? We will not be back.

My husband brought me to Baker's Table for my birthday dinner. I first became aware of this place…read morewhen I started getting ads for the chef's sourdough book on social media--got the book for Christmas, and apparently talked about that enough that he decided I needed to experience the restaurant! What's striking about the restaurant itself is how quiet and calm it feels. With limited nightly seatings and every dinner table doing the tasting menu there's a sort of orchestrated flow that permeates the space. Not to say energy is low or it's so quiet you feel self-conscious talking; it's just that nothing about the experience feels rushed or accidental. As expected, the bread course was phenomenal as was all the food we enjoyed! We opted for the wine pairing along with dinner, which results in about 1.5 or 2 full glasses over the course of the meal. The sommelier did an excellent job introducing and explaining each wine, as well as why it was selected to pair with each course. All told, a lovely experience and one worth repeating--and not just because the menu changes every season.

Metropole - A housemade candy bar with the penguin as company truly made my night

Metropole

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Metropole delivered a consistently refined experience during our stay at 21c Museum Hotel…read moreCincinnati, especially through their in-room dining. Ordering twice gave us the opportunity to explore several dishes, and the quality and presentation remained thoughtful each time. Service was prompt and seamless, allowing us to enjoy a restaurant-level meal in the comfort of our room without losing the sense of intention behind the food. We sampled the steak and eggs, omelette, pork hash, along with lattes and cappuccinos. The coffee program was excellent, balanced and well crafted, pairing beautifully with the savory dishes. The steak and eggs and omelette were satisfying and well executed, but the true standout was the pork hash. It was deeply flavorful, comforting yet elevated, with a richness that felt chef-driven rather than heavy. Every bite carried warmth and depth, making it the highlight of our stay. Metropole succeeds in creating a dining experience that feels both approachable and quietly sophisticated. Even through in-room dining, the kitchen's attention to detail shines through, making it a place we would gladly return to for another thoughtfully prepared meal.

Stayed at the museum hotel and was fortunate to recieve room service from Metropole. Very upscaled…read morewith breakfast and dinner, fun takes in classics like French toast and hash while also offering rich and decadent dinner options. The most memorable was the French toast fully crusted in Cinnamon Toast Crunch delicious and fluffy! Definitely check them out if you are in the area.

Bronte Bistro - Caramelized Pear & Bleu Cheese Salad

Bronte Bistro

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Brönte Bistro is a cute little brunch/dinner spot attached to Joseph Beth. It's cute, small enough…read moreto feel cozy and intimate enough. It essentially gives the same vibes that Panera did in the 2000s lol Pairs well with the bookstore aesthetic :) The Roasted Pear & Goat Cheese Flatbread is naan bread with roasted pears, goat cheese, dried cranberries, walnuts, and arugula drizzled with a balsamic sauce. It's a dish served at room temperature or cold, which means there's not much adhering the toppings to the naan. That's fine, but makes eating a bit of a dance while trying not to spill/drop anything. The flavors work well together. I've seen many salads with this combination and it transitions over to a flatbread okay enough. I would've wished the roasted pear to have a little bit more sweetness...more like a cooked apple with sugars and a syrupy-ness to bind the cranberries, walnuts, and arugula together. As it was, the goat cheese was the most notable flavor and it was somewhat overpowering if you didn't get a well rounded bite. Good for those who like goat cheese, like myself, but less desirable for those more interested in the potential sweetness of pear or tanginess from the balsamic. This was fine but not my favorite way to spend $15. It makes a better shareable than personal dish. This is a cup of vegetarian chili. It has fresh veggies, beans, tomatoes, rice, sour cream, shredded jack, and scallions. This was delicious. I've never had rice in my chili before, so that's was a pleasant surprise. I liked this more than the flatbread, though $8 for a cup of chili seems a little high. I also got a hot chocolate. I didn't get a picture of that, but it was yummy and good enough for $5. Our service was slow, but there were only 2 serves at rush, so I was fine with that. Our waiter seemed very sweet and he's been my server at least once in the past too. Very entertaining and kind, just spread thin.

It is always nice to come back. Every time I come here it is always something delicious on the…read moremenu, the service is always wonderful. This waiting staff is very friendly. The ambience is quite cozy. I definitely recommend it. Great food at reasonable prices and mazing service. I recommend it.

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