A few friends and I chose this spot to meet for our quarterly outing. I have been once or twice outside of that over the past 6 months. The ambiance is always pleasant and cozy. I do sometimes hate how dark it is in there. My lemon drop martini was tasty as always, and the rattlesnake pasta always hits. I've had other menu items that are very good, but when I'm craving pasta, that is my go to. I did get it with broccoli and without chicken because I am not eating meat for lent. It's not the same without the chicken, but that sauce is everything, so it was still good. Service was pretty good; I can honestly say that I've never had a bad experience there. The waiters were very friendly and I always feel welcomed and like I am a valued customer. I do love their fish tacos, so I may be going back soon just for that! And you can never go wrong with any of the martinis. read more

It's been over 20 years since I first had J Alexander's. I remember it being very good back then when it first opened. Today decades later it still holds its place as an upscale casual dining restaurant. The restaurant is well preserved, clean and not run down. Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Unfortunately it was a work lunch and we couldn't enjoy a good cocktail or sample the wine list. I'll save it for next time, which will not be 20 years away. read more

J. Alexander's - Alex Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

To celebrate my birthday, my family took me to one of my favorites: J. Alexander's. The Alex's salad is always top choice. My son and grandson chose the Caesar Salad which they loved. I always go for a medium prime rib-that they make to perfection. I was surprised my wife didn't take the crab cakes. She had the Fish tacos as did my grandson. They were messy and tasty. My son had the New York strip steak. My daughter-in-law had the Cypress salad as her meal. She enjoyed it. The waitress was on the spot with drinks. She reminded us of the free carrot cake for the birthday boy (me), but forgot to ask my grandson and daughter-in-law (who were sharing) in asking their order. The place was hopping. It seemed busier than the last time we were there. We arrived 5 minutes early, but our table was ready when we arrived. read more

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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! read more

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I've always enjoyed eating at J. Alexander's, but my last two visits have been very disappointing. Both times the restaurant had a strong smell of weed, which really took away from the dining experience. On my most recent visit, an entire table near us was vaping openly. Staff members clearly saw it happening but didn't say anything or ask them to stop. For a restaurant that used to feel more upscale, this lack of enforcement and attention to the dining environment is unacceptable. It's frustrating because I've had many good meals here in the past, but the atmosphere has really gone downhill. I hope management takes steps to address this, because right now it's not the experience it used to be. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

J. Alexander's - Salad (minus cheese and croutons), calamari - Steakhouses Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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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. read more

J. Alexander's - Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This restaurant is not was it used to be. We had to send the prime rib and potatoes back to be reheated. With no apologies, it returned in perfect temperature after a long wait. We felt as though we were eating in a cafeteria as the acoustics aloud everyone's conversation to echo throughout the entire restaurant. The service could have been more attentive, but was fine. read more

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! read more

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Food was ok. Disappointed in lack of gluten free options. This place doesn't even offer gluten free buns. I had the salmon and broccoli and smashed potatoes, which was just ok. It was lunch time so I really wanted a burger. Also I felt like for a late lunch meal we paid a lot. It was just 2 of us and hubby had steak and our bill was over $100, which is crazy for a lunch meal. I don't recommend this place for celiac or those with gluten sensitivity such as myself. And I don't recommend for those looking for nice lunch spot. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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The food and atmosphere is always excellent - the wait staff are friendly and competent -

The good was salmon dip appetizer, the Bayou pasta and prime rib was excellent. No illegal and incomprehensible was three children under 8 sitting at the bar. Disturbing behavior and manners. I researched the "Ohio's Alcohol Laws" "In Ohio, the legal drinking age is 21, so minors can not sit at a bar regardless of any other factors" "Minors are not allowed inside a bar unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is of legal drinking age. However, minors can not sit at the bar area that is actively serving alcohol" Yet there they were. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

J. Alexander's - Steakhouses Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Literally one of my favorite places to eat in Cincinnati . Everything is always fresh and delicious. I usually eat at the bar and I love the bartenders, very friendly and work well together as a team you'll never just have one server they all are ready to jump in and help as needed. read more

I usually try not to order a burger when testing out a new place, but J. Alexander's has me questioning my whole philosophy. Me and my GF got the Old Fashioned Cheeseburger and it's the best one I've had in a while. The Bun is large, soft and charred. The burger is Angus Steak Beef, tastes like it's fresh from a butcher shop. The cheese was slightly melted which is a necessity. The secret sauce was great, I recommend getting some extra on the sides. Can't really name any flaws. The French fries were tiny (think Steak 'n Shake) but they tasted great. We definitely will be back and I might have to order it again. read more

J. Alexander's - Old Fashioned Cheeseburger - Steakhouses Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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

Used to love this place but it has gone downhill. Waited forever just for water & a coke. Same for food, had to wait for quite a bit. Food was good, though. We won't be in any rush to go back with all the choices in Cincinnati. So sad. read more

Been going to J Alexander's since it first opened. Been there too many times to count. This is the first time I have to say I was very disappointed. Their new shrimp appetizer was not good -too much sauce and shrimp were tough. Salmon dip (my "used to be favorite" appetizer) was runny and not flavorful. The only thing I enjoyed was the Cole slaw. It's not just me, though. Wife and daughter went the following day for lunch and said it was very disappointing. Same complaint about the salmon dip. Perhaps they changed things to save money, or don't care anymore. After all these many years, J Alexander's is off my list.. read more

Food was great; service was excellent! Will return again. Have not been in quite some time. Quiet ambiance as well. read more

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We went planning on their crab cakes... all 3 of us. So i ordered a salad with a croissant with honey butter. Nope they no longer have croissants It was my husband's birthday so this was unfortunate. We tried the artichoke appetizer.. it was awful but it was the first time trying. It had ok flavor but it was all tough stringy. Not worth the mess and hassle. My friend had some kind of pork and liked it. read more

J. Alexander's - Steakhouses Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Had the filet kabob on rice. Filet cooked to perfection with a sweet sauce on top. Delicious! Followed meal with a large piece of carrot cake that my wife and I shared. Again delicious. Service was excellent! Ambiance was excellent for the six of us to converse quietly. read more

So where do we start?! This has been my favorite restaurant forever. I have been eating here forever. I love their smoked salmon dip. I love their veggie burger their baked potatoes that are loaded is everything from their ginger mule I am a frequent person who supports this place. During Covid, I made sure that I supported them every week sometimes two or three times a week with placing orders. I recently noticed a difference between management and the company in general that this restaurant has gone downhill. My last experience with them was when I had glass in my salad and that was my last straw so I do not recommend this location it's not in Cincinnati. It's actually in Norwood Ohio and I did contact the border health for Norwood to inform them that there was glass in my salad. I'm gonna say it again glass in my salad, I will never eat at this restaurant. read more

I cannot recommend this restaurant and will not be back for one reason: pricing and portion size. I simply did not get my money's worth for this meal. I ordered the BBQ salmon special with their Mac and cheese as my side item. I was surprised it only came with one side for the price point of $27. When my plate arrived I did a double take! The portions pictured below are very "conservative." The salmon was good, but not great, especially at the price point. I've had better for much less. The Mac and cheese was very good, but the portion was not what it used to be. I've dined at J Alexanders since 2013 and the Mac and cheese used to be served in a larger longer "boat" tray. It's clear to me they are trying to cut costs and improve the bottom line. On a positive note, the service was good, and the restaurant was clean. If you're Rockefeller rich and do not care about wasting money, the service and food are good enough. read more

J. Alexander's - My $27 complete meal of the salmon special with a side of Mac and cheese. Would you be happy to pay $27 for that? - Steakhouses Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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

ordered the rattlesnake pasta & presentation was exceptional ... took a bite & thought the seasoning was creole took another bite & discovered that the taste was burnt !!!! read more

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

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

The service was outstanding and the food was great and you didn't have to wait very long for your order. Yes, I would return. The atmosphere was great. read more

Always one of my favorite restaurants who never let's you down with great meal options and service. Well worth the dining experience read more

J Alexander's has a good mix on the menu that allows for the casual meal or the nice steak dinner. It's a great spot for when you want a big entree and your spouse or friend wants something lighter. The service is above average and the way the restaurant is built feels relaxing as long as not in the center of the main dining floor. Favorites include: -Spinach con queso -Rattle Snake (spicy chicken) Pasta -Bayou Pasta (creamy seafood) -The Hyde Park Chicken Sandwich (they have shoe string French fries) -Thai Salad -Prime Rib Helpful to know: You need to try the carrot cake. They have wine specials during the week. read more

Last night I was one of three women who dined at this restaurant. The service was awful and the food was even worse. I ordered a Alex Salad and it was nothing more then chopped lettuce. Supposedly it came with croutons (does 3 count?) and tomatoes (they were diced so finely you couldn't see them). The rolls/bread were garbage and was that a small tub of oleo to be enjoyed with the bread? I went to the women's restroom and it was filthy and stunk incredibly. When I left the stall, I said to the incoming patron that I apologized for the stench and her reply was "its always this way!". Needless to say, I won't be returning. read more

We have consistently very good food here and this is our fourth of fifth visit. Service is good and portions are large - we'll definitely be back. read more

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Ordered the sliced ribeye. Was cooked medium rare; exactly how I ordered it. The taste was off though. Came with a loaded baked potato. Came out sorta lukewarm so the cheese didn't melt. Service was good. Food was weird. read more

Food delicious and service great We had the special of filet kabobs over rice and even my leftovers were delicious the next day

I've only eaten here once, during a very slow lunch hour for them, but was very happy with my choice. I got the almond-crusted trout, with two vegetable sides (green beans and steamed broccoli), as well as the redlands house salad with a vinagrette dressing on the side. The salad came first, though it took much longer than I would have expected for them to bring (considering they should be pre-made and only require finishing touches before going out), but it was a hearty enough salad. Plenty of egg, cheese, bacon, and actual vegetables to make it worthwhile. The fish was surprisingly not slow coming, they plopped down this GIANT piece of fish right as I finished my salad. Large enough I thought it'd be two meals, easily, and they had enough vegetables that I would be more than enough left over to have two servings there as well. Trout was perfectly cooked, with a good (almond-induced) crunch that wasn't too distracting from the flavor and texture of the fish. Vegetables were topped with oil, garlic, and parmesean cheese, which was unexpected and unnecessary, but not exactly a bad thing. Plus, the salad came with the most ridiculously over the top delicious croissant I've ever had. I don't know when I'll be back, but I'm certain that I will! read more

J. Alexander's - GIANT piece of trout for lunch, and a ton of steamed broccoli that were topped with parmesean cheese and garlic. Delicious fish at least - Steakhouses Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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