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    J. Alexander's

    3.7 (326 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Percy N.

    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.

    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
    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.

    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!

    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.

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

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    The best prime rib in Cincinnati. Very nice wine list. The staff is excellent and it's a nice place to enjoy dinner.

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    Always great food and service. Wonderful selection of items, eat there at least once or twice a month for Lunch and dinner!

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    Service amazing, a bit of a wait. I should have made reservations, The food was really good. The ambiance was nice, and I had a great vibe.

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    Excellent. Great service, food & ambiance. Will definitely check in again & recommend!

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    Bonefish Grill

    Bonefish Grill

    3.9(209 reviews)
    0.3 miHyde Park
    $$

    Let me begin by saying that this would have been a five star rating if the manager had made the…read morerounds of the dining room as I would have shared out these concerns to them directly and would have felt confident that they would have been easily resolved to my satisfaction. Upon arrival, we were promptly greeted and the hostess indicated that she would try to find a place for us to sit (party of 2, later dining, multiple open tables). She checked with another hostess to confirm that the table she had selected would be acceptable (perhaps in training?) and then indicated that they could seet us and that hopefully one of the servers would want to serve us. This choice of words seemed odd, but we went with it. The server who "decided" to take care of us was pleasant and eager to please. We had no complaints with her other than some lack of forethought with regard to refilling glasses (she asked permission each time, even when glasses were less than half full) and clearing empty, dirty plates from the table. She seemed genuinely interested in making sure that we had a good experience (and we largely did). We elected to get the mixed grill for two which was promising. The variety was nice and it allowed us to try some things we might not have gotten otherwise. We chose salads and brussels sprouts and cauliflower for our included add ons. The salad was delightful! It came with black olives which thankfully were whole because I don't like them and gave them to my husband. They left beind a briney taste which I normally would not enjoy, but it elevated an already supurb offering. The salad included pine nuts and hearts of palm and it came standard with a citrus vinegarette. It was a promising start to the meal, despite bread being delayed due to a backup in the kitchen. Our sides, main, and bread arrived at the same time. The sides were delicious! The main came with four offerings: shrimp, tuna, salmon, and a whitefish that was forgettable. The flavor of all was good, however the salmon and the questionable whitefish were overcooked and our server didn't check on us until we were so far into the meal that we would not have been comfortable asking that they be returned for a more propper cook. There was a table tent offering a coconut pie that was right up my alley and left me desiring it throughout my meal, so despite my being quite satisfied from the main dishes, I went ahead and got it (good job, marketing team!). My husband went with the flourless brownie with hazelnuts and ice cream. The pie was superb! It was served warm and there was no doubt that it was coconut. I forced myself to eat all of it (which wasn't difficult due to how good it tasted). My husband offered me a taste of his brownie and under other circumstances, I would have accepted, but I was too full to even have one more bite. Towards the end of the meal, I noticed that my glass had a chip in it. This was not problematic for me since I was drinking from a straw. We did point this out to the server and she immediately offered to get me a new glass. I declined as I was not in fear of there being glass in my drink, but just wanted them to know to take it out of the circulation. Overall, the meal was fine although the pace was uneven. There was a slow start and then a gap between when we ordered dessert and were served it. It seemed that most of our challenges were related to kitchen timing and then other staff who were newer in their positions. I see room for growth and imagine that if we return and see these employees still there that the challenges that were noted will no longer be issues. Again, a conversation with a manager would have given us the opportunity to share these observations (and maybe enjoy our fish more). The entire meal cost $75 which felt like a value considering how much food we had and the overall quality of the offerings (save the fish which I have talked about enough). We are AARP members so we received an additional 10% discount which was effortless to receive. I always enjoy dining here and hope to be able to retun again soon!

    I won't ever be back due to awful food…read more We started with bang bang shrimp. I see mention of this in lots of reviews and I just don't understand the appeal. It was shrimp coated in mayo - not even crispy as the coating was soggy. It's definitely missing the bang! Was very bland. The maho was good, at least they do fish right but the fries were the only side that was edible. Do not get the bacon Mac and cheese - it is the worst Mac and cheese that I have ever had. So bland and flavorless. The. Russel sprouts were not good either. The waitress was wonderful and any stars are just for her. She saw that we didn't eat the food and didn't charge for the premium sides. She knew instantly and asked if it was bland. At least I know and won't ever be tempted again.

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    Lobsta Bakes of Maine

    Lobsta Bakes of Maine

    4.7(53 reviews)
    4.7 miAnderson Township
    $$

    Another place on our list to visit - the new shop with the new owners. They were customers and…read morebought from Mark who was the original founder. We stopped by after a visit to the Newtown Candy shop. We took some lobster roll kits and clam chowder home. They pride themselves on fresh seafood regularly flown in from around the world. Their pricing is double Jungle Jims and triple kroger. Can't say good or bad until we try the fresh fish. For example they have many types of Salmon from around the globe. $49.99 for Sea Bass is pricey for me. I think Halibut was $39.99 a pound and the salmon was $20-$30 a pound. They also make their own sides. The clam chowder had too many potatoes. On Friday and Saturday nights they cook a few meals out back in a small tent/room. Main items are Lobster Rolls and Fish n chips.

    Just happened to pop into this shop on a whim after passing it many times over the years. Wow, was…read moreI impressed with all they had to offer! In fact, I was so taken by the owner sharing the history of Lobsta Bakes and all of the items that are made onsite, that I completely forgot to take photos with one exception: the menu! They have a small space to serve dinner on weekends with a menu that changes often. From fresh fish to chowder, crab cakes, Lobster rolls, sauces, pies, and much more, this is a place you have to visit! I bought some clam chowder, lobster roll kits, crab cakes and lobster quiche- all were fantastic!

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    Alfio's Buon Cibo - Turtle tiramisu

    Alfio's Buon Cibo

    4.5(450 reviews)
    0.6 miHyde Park
    $$$

    Alfio's is quickly becoming a new favorite!…read more I want to start off by saying our waitress, Ally was so sweet and friendly.! She made me a surprise mocktail, which I loved. She did a great job the entire evening. Same for the manager, he stops by and checks on things and we really appreciate that. Now to our dinner: Incredible!! We weren't sure everything sounded good on the tasting menu, but we decided we were gonna give it a whirl anyway. Every single dish was delicious. The blend of flavors and textures was absolutely perfect. They really know what they're doing. One of those items we weren't sure about was the Croqueta, but it was delicious. The second was the beet salad, and oh my gosh, it was perfect. The pistachios, with the beets peaches, arugula, and the sauce, all paired so well. Then they brought out the poached lobster and we didn't want anything but poached lobster after that. We did not think they could top that. But then came the pasta and wow! I just can't go on enough about how great each dish was. I included a picture of the tasting this week just so you can see. Can't wait to try another one next time. Alfio's Buon Cibo is fantastico!

    My husband and I came here for dinner and absolutely loved the ambiance and relaxed pace, you're…read morenever rushed. We started with the empanadas and devoured them immediately. They come with three different sauces, all delicious. For our mains, I had the veal and short rib ravioli (so good, but very rich), and my husband had the short rib with gnocchi. Both portions were generous, and his short rib was incredibly tender. There is bread service, but it comes out with the meal; the butter was amazing, though I wish the bread itself matched the rest of the food in terms of quality. Every staff member we interacted with was warm and attentive, checking on us multiple times. Plan to be here for about two hours, as they truly let you enjoy your meal at your own pace. Overall, a great dining experience!

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    Alara - Hop cakes

    Alara

    4.5(82 reviews)
    2.4 miMadisonville

    Alara is a fairly new steakhouse in the Cincinnati area. What stood out to us was the outstanding…read moreservice we received. We were greeted upon entering my the host and manager Seated immediately at a pristine table. Our waitress, Devon explained several items on the menu and made recommendations based on customer likes. We started with the focaccia bread. Lightly toasted. With our choice of herb butter or olive oil. Perfect, we ate every bite. Then we had the beet salad Red & Golden beets thinly sliced with fresh herbs and goat cheese. A lot of thought went into making this dish perfect thank you chef My lady ordered the filet and I had the 14oz Choice Strip Steak. Both incredibly tender and served with a variety of sauces. Bone broth, chimichurri, and herb butter. All the sauces were fabulous with me, preferring the bone broth. Our side dish of roasted herbs brussels sprouts, and cauliflower in balsamic glaze, very tasty. We did the big finish with a large slice of delicious carrot cake. The host and the manager Mark came by and checked out on us to make sure everything was perfect, our server Devon made sure everything was perfect & treated us like royalty. Definitely a five star experience

    Phenomenal experience this time around; I went by myself - I made a reservation expecting to be…read moreseated at the bar however the host informed me I would be kept company at the chefs table. (I will be booking this option from now on.) I ordered the surf and turf seasonal option with lobster and filet mignon cooked medium. I was surprised when a sea scallop I didn't order and a small glass of wine spritzer popped up but this is part of the chefs table experience - it was a sea scallop grilled with a chimichurri sauce and some crispy prosciutto. I would have never ordered this on my own so it was nice to try. I am a not a huge seafood person - the minute I cut into it I smelled the sea which was a turn off and I wasn't a fan of the texture but once I cut into tiny pieces and mixed with the sauce and the proscuitto I was able to actually find myself enjoying the dish plus boy did it look pretty coming out! The chefs table is nice because you get to watch everything be cooked - the mac and cheese looks amazing every single time - omg I must try it sometime. My waitress was phenomenal with purple and blue hair and the glittery eye shadow. She was so attentive and helpful. The steak was so juicy and cooked perfectly - I think next time I would get a larger steak or the grilled shrimp option as I wasn't the biggest fan of the lobster tail but still finished it. The salad was okay - I wish it had ranch instead. I also got the orange cream cloud for dessert to go which was shockingly light, airy and delicious - the citrus flavors with the passion fruit are so refreshing. I can't wait to come back and try something new . The place is beautifully decorated and they offer free parking options - the music is very low so you can have a conversation and even the chefs table wasn't too loud even though it was right next to the kitchen.

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    Inside seating very elegant

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    Seasons 52

    3.9(542 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    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.

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    Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.

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    Cedar Plank-roasted Salmon with seasonal vegetables, marble potatoes and dill-mustard sauce

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    Forno Osteria + Bar - Gluten Free Bolognese

    Forno Osteria + Bar

    4.4(416 reviews)
    1.5 miHyde Park
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    We had an excellent dinner at Forno. My only complaint is that parking was ridiculously difficult…read moreto find and it felt a bit crowded at times. It was a Friday night, so probably pretty normal. All of that said, our meal was delicious. We loved the arancini appetizer (the sauce is finished with a lemon zest and was excellent) and the bread with butter was so, so good (do not skip it). We shared a margarita pizza and it was delicious. I recommend waiting a minute for the crust/cheese to firm up but the flavor and crust were amazing. I had the bolognese and it was absolute perfection. It's a large serving and I had leftovers for a couple days. My husband got the cacio e Pepe. He liked it but I found it sort of flavorless and not enough pepper. For dessert, we had the Pope's salame. It's unique and very tasty! We could only eat half because we were so full but I'm glad we tried it.

    This place has been on my list for a while, and I finally got to check it out with some coworkers…read morefor a baby shower! The vibes were quaint, cozy, and moody -- perfect for a lovely fall evening. Parking is tough so give yourself enough time. It's definitely a tighter space, so I wouldn't recommend it for large parties, but the staff handled our group with such grace and care! We started with a few appetizers: the arancini had a nice kick, the bruschetta was amazing, and the burrata with pesto was really, really good. My drink of the night was hands down the Tequila Old Fashioned -- so smooth and well-balanced! For dinner, I had the Cacio e Pepe, which was tasty but a little heavy on the pepper for me. I also shared a Caesar salad that was really fresh -- just needed a touch more dressing for my taste. Overall, a great addition to the lineup of Italian spots in the city. Cozy atmosphere, thoughtful service, and that cocktail alone will bring me back!

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    Forno Osteria + Bar - Aperol spritz

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