This review is for an early dinner at the two in the dining room on a Saturday night in mid-November. By our unofficial count, this is the tenth J. Alexanders or Redlands we have eaten at in our travels and they are consistency amazing. service: Wyatt was an excellent hospitality professional. As always with J. Alexanders, every member of the waitstaff was unfailing amazing. bar: I drank a Rhinegeist Truth IPA and thought it an excellent beer. Full bar with very impressive offerings. food: My French Dip sandwich ($24) and fries were simply fantastic. My wife's favorite salad, Thai Kai was also just great ($18). Everything on their menu is highly recommended. details: The place was packed on a Saturday night. We barely snuck in early at 5pm, but reservations highly recommended. Plenty of surface parking right outside. read more

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I revisited after not having been there in years. I ate there a lot 20 years ago. I remember it as classy, good food, and a relaxing environment. While the atmosphere was still pleasant, the overall experience has noticeably declined. They took my phone number to text me when the table was ready. But really used it to harass me about a survey after eating. They seated us in the too small for most people booths so I sucked my gut in . The steak arrived as a mystery item as opposed to what I ordered. Our server spoke just enough words to validate herself as human, and not a fembot. Overall, the skyhigh prices weren't in line with the output. The salad was as good as I remember, so was the queso. When I left, I revisited my farting experience. read more

Mothers Day. My wife got prime rib with smashed potatoes. I got Ahi Tuna Salad. Key Lime pie for dessert. Two coffees. Excellent service. Great ambience for special occasion. read more

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Staff were friendly. The ladies that seated us seemed to really care. Our waiter seemed to kept implying that we should order more, which was a little awkward but he was nice too. The Bayou Pasta was pretty good. It was more liquid than a thick cream which I kinda liked. My partner doesn't typically like sauces but he thought the filet mignon béarnaise sauce was good. Place was nice and dark, we got booth seats. read more

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Their prime rib is the best! It's always tender, perfectly cooked, and flavorful. The service is outstanding.

They served me old Mac n cheese on a $68 carry out order. I use Resy with my AmEx to find good restaurants, I'll definitely give feedback about this restaurant. The bag had no cutlery or napkins. Like they just threw it together. Second try at this restaurant. First time the steak was like shoe leather. So, I decided I actually wanted to have my Mac n cheese so I called the restaurant to ask for a fresh order. The manager is truly the problem. He was very arrogant and made me feel like it was impossible for them to have made an error. When I returned the order the young hostess looked at it and acknowledged it should not have been served like that. The manager never offered a professional response or even a polite response, he just looked bothered. I'll go to Chappy's next time. read more

J. Alexander's - "Not your ordinary Mac n cheese" - Steakhouses Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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I'm a fan of J Alexander's so I decided to stop in Monday night for a night cap. I had the Kentucky Old Fashioned and the Doppelgänger. The Old Fashioned was my favorite. The bartender was very knowledgeable about the cocktail menu. I was here at the end of the evening, so the bar area was not very crowded. Maybe 6 people total. I did not have any food, although their menu was quite tempting. read more

J. Alexander's - Doppelgänger - Steakhouses Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Tried this on a recommendation. I had the emerald shrimp with a side Cesar. The cesar was simple and pretty good, the only feedback for the cesar was that is was overdressed a little bit. The emerald shrimp had a nice light fry and good flavor. The others in my party had the jumbo shrimp and cajun trout. They both like their meals. I had an old fashioned and it was made very well. Not too sweet with a kick. Our server was J and and she did a great job all night. Nice quiet atmosphere and lighting dimmed to the right hue. read more

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The ribeye steak was so good. The broccoli. Sublime! The salad was perfection. But that carrot cake was the best I've ever had. Service was great too. The only thing that was missing was a Christmas tree or menorah or both. read more

Hostess stand staff are clueless. At first we were told the rest of our party had arrived and were in the bar seating. I called my son to learn they had NOT arrived yet. Then I was told we couldn't be seated until they arrived. HMM, never had this issue before! Finally a mgr, saw this and we were seated immediately. Later I watched other tables and saw partial seating while their other people arrived later. Our server was still green and didn't realize the importance of checking back with the table as soon as the food arrived. My son's steak was not totally there was he had ordered, but consumed 1/2 before deciding the remainder would be fine for his dog at home. My first choice was Firebirds and everyone else agreed I was correct. We eat there several times a month and Michelle always takes care of us and the food is perfect. No more J Alex for me! read more

Went to J. Alexander's for my boyfriend's early birthday dinner. Our waitress did not make our experience better. My boyfriend ordered the rattlesnake pasta and was pleased with portions. We noticed the chicken was sliced very small and was hard to find. I ordered the salmon and macaroni & cheese. The macaroni and cheese was sweeter than I've had here. The salmon was grilled perfectly and was definitely the favorite part of the meal. Lastly, my boyfriend was given a piece of cake for his bday. The waitress did not ask what type of cake we wanted. We had to get her attention after walking away to tell her what type of cake we wanted. The cake was oily and was dense. The carrot cake was one of favorites, but not anymore. read more

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All the pickup parking were taken. Went in the restaurant and explained that I was there for a pick up. The hostess was not pleasant and if I am spending 80.00 I would think I could at least have a Thank You. Not pleasant read more

We came to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday because she's a big fan of prime rib. J. Alexander's has a wonderful prime rib and a beautiful atmosphere. It is perfect for celebration. Our service was admittedly very slow and we had trouble figuring out who our server was for the first half of our meal. However, once we ordered, the food was delicious big shout out to those shoestring french fries. *chef kiss* I also want to highlight the martinis. They are $14 (outside of happy hour) but they are served with enough for 1 1/2 martinis. I enjoyed the pear martini on this visit. I would return for happy hour! read more

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On a scale of "1 to food in Dayton", this is a 20 star restaurant. It can't be a secret that food in the OH is average at best but food in Dayton is underwhelming. We stay at a Holiday Inn Express yearly for WGI Championships. 3.5 stars is the general ceiling in the surrounding area. The pics for J.Andersons on Yelp look like the food is served on melamine plates...the reality could not be further from the truth! 6 nights here this year. We had the best food in Cincinnati and opted for Chappy's over J.Anderson's one night because of the horrible Yelp food pics. (Hard pass on Chappy's "unsocial" house) We had a few free hours on our last night and ran out to J.Andersons. It's lovely!! You can tell by the glass ware for cocktails that there is thought given to the details. We stayed and found a corner at the bar to eat. The place was packed! Long and short, martinis were outstanding & the food even better! Service was attentive without being intrusive. All the qualities of fine dining. Loved it all from start to finish! read more

We hadn't been to J Alexander's in years and are so glad we returned! We came mid-afternoon, so were seated in the bar right away. The restaurant looked the pretty much the same but perhaps refreshed from the last time we were there. Our server was very cheerful and attentive. My husband and I wanted to share a salad to start, so they divided that in the kitchen for us so we didn't have to try to do that at the table. The salad was very fresh and the blue cheese dressing was amazing! We both ordered the prime rib and smashed potatoes for dinner, and what a good call that was! We ordered the smaller cute of prime rib but it was a very generous serving. Both the prime rib and mashed potatoes were delicious. We will make sure not to wait so long to return this time around! read more

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

Love eating inside at this restaurant. Food is great and so is the service. I tried ordering carry out this time. It did not go well. The staff taking carry out orders were not familiar with the menu. My order was not given to me in a timely manner although I was waiting outside the host area. The manager finally realized that I had been waiting for an order sitting at the desk that the staff were not handing to me. I regret tipping the carry out staff. I regret ordering carry out here. My order was also missing both of the dipping sauces that were supposed to be in the bag for one of the appetizers... I will continue to eat inside. Not a good idea to order carry out here. read more

To Who it May Concern on March 5, 2025, I was visiting one of your stores in the City of Centerville Ohio, because It was a long day for me and my family. So, I decided to stop by your restaurant to Celebrate a family member's birthday I ordered an appetizer for me and my family. We ordered the steak Rolls and they were not the same as before. The Manager Ethan came to our table and resolved the problem quickly! A big kudos goes out to him and our server Logan H. Their customer service was outstanding and the suggested selling was great! I placed two separate orders on that day and the food was hot and fresh! (FYI) (I'm a part of a group that is bringing the Funk Museum to the City of Trotwood (a non-profit organization) at the Old Salem Mall (Sears site). I just want to say a Big kudos goes out to your fine dining establishment. Sincerely,   David R Webb Sr  Founder/CEO  The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center. P.O. Box 26081  Dayton, Ohio 45426  (937) 837-4441 Office  david.webb@thefunkcenter.org  www.thefunkcenter.org  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-r-webb-bb50abb6 read more

Over a number of years, I celebrated my birthdayi at J. Alexander's. It made my day more special.

Food was marginal. Service was adequate but not great! It seemed like as soon as we ordered, we just disappeared. Ambiance was very good!

Not sure why this has low reviews. Great food. Extremely friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere. Perfect place for a night out. Calamari was great! read more

J. Alexander's - Calamari - Steakhouses Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

We were coming home from a festival and decided we were hungry. I have not been here since before Covid but the thought of nice piece of prime rib sounded perfect. I was not disappointed; the service was on point as expected. We split the Alex salad; they were nice enough to plate it for us in the kitchen. The prime rib was cooked a perfect medium rare and the horseradish dip was tasty with a little kick. I really liked the tea cup of au jus, it was the perfect size to dip into. We skipped desert but I think I need to go back soon and grab that carrot cake. Overall, tasty food with excellent service. We plan to come back soon! read more

J. Alexander's - A plate of perfection, beautiful med rare prime rib, amazing smashed red potato's and a nice size au jus for dipping - Steakhouses Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

J. Alexander's is dependably good. We sat at the bar, which is our go to, because we are social creatures at heart. It was freezing, all the women were crunched over shivering. Our Caesar salad was perfectly dressed, many restaurants over dress salads. Our bartender Corey was adorable, professional and very friendly! My steak was very good, but my loaded potato was room temperature. The women's bathroom was dirty and the only handicap accessible bathroom was out of service. I wouldn't normally take pictures in a bathroom, but I was alone and it was upsetting. read more

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Visiting a friend, he took me out for a birthday dinner. This was the location he surprised me with. I will say, they had me at the first cocktail. Entrance is clean and welcoming; the hostess immediately greeted us warmly and professionally. We had a reservation and were immediately sat. The table was clean and the server was slow to warm up, he seemed a tidly bit annoyed that I was unsure of what to order but also made no recommendations to assist or speed up my process. Not to the fret, I had my friend who speaks highly of this restaurant. We narrowed down some options and we're off to the races. The Ahi Tuna is generally served raw, however, I opted to have it seared medium, this I believe gave it more flavor and did not take away from the meal, the tuna was still juicy, still soft and marinated and melted in your mouth. So good! You're able to go with the chef selected sides OR which I thought was a lovely touch and option, you can swap any side out for a side of your choice. I opted for the Mac n' Cheese and to keep the Tomatoes, its not every day you get those as a side; I wanted to see what it was all about, let me tell you, I was surprised. They too were juicy and tasteful and of good size; definitely not the typical tomato one would find sliced on a burger. I had a taste of my friends steak, it was delicious, even better with the sauce provided. They are known for their Carrot Cake, however, I failed to take a photo of it, but I have noticed there are plenty of photos on the reviews of their Carrot Cake and let me be among many to say that their Carrot Cake does not disappoint! So warm, so moist, so soft, not too sweet and just oh so yummy. As its October and we are all in the pumpkin mood, I opted for their seasonal Pumpkin Cheesecake and it was delicious! Definitely not store bought, it was firm, perfectly chilled, including the plate; whipped cream was consistent ad also firm, the crust was flakey and had the perfect thickness and consistency. Each forkful gratified the senses. Coffee could have been hotter, didn't seem fresh, however this could possibly been due to the cold cream provided as it did alter the temp, but I find this is less noticeable if the coffee starts off hot to begin with vs warm. All and all, the very delightful and enjoyable experience from a first timer. If ever traveling other states and there's a J. Alexander's, I may have to pop in and give another location a try, but my experience at this location was top notch! read more

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I had the pleasure of having dinner at J. Alexander's this weekend with a group of 6 for a family member's birthday. I had been here once before for drinks at the bar and this was my first experience dining here. I was very impressed! First, this is a beautiful restaurant! It's warm and inviting with a cool modern yet old school steakhouse charm. We were immediately greeted by a very friendly server who was fantastic! She was on it and never skipped a beat during the entire dinner. Normally I would order a steak (and I'll be back to try one here) but I ordered the Seared Ahi salad. It was amazing! I can't enough about this salad! So tasty and definitely a step up from a traditional boring salad. The Ahi was seared to perfection and the dressing was spot on. Everyone in our group enjoyed their dinners very much and we couldn't have been happier with the service. I definitely recommend J. Alexander's and I'm looking forward to my next dinner here. read more

J. Alexander's - Asian Ahi Tuna Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

J. Alexander's is your typical steakhouse: dim lighting, selective menu, lots of drinks, etc. Our server was friendly and did a good job accommodating our needs, including giving us bread and catering to my sister who is gluten free. I ordered the salmon, which came with a salad and an orzo and rice dish. I ordered my salad without bacon and cheese. It came without bacon, but unfortunately still had cheese on it. I didn't mind too much because I don't have an allergy or anything. Our waiter was quick to bring out our main course after our salads. The orzo and rice was not was I was expecting. It was cold and mixed with raisins, craisins, corn, peppers, and currants. I didn't hate it, but it was different. It reminded me somewhat of a cold Chipotle burrito bowl. The salmon looked great with a beautiful sear on the outside. Unfortunately, the center was raw. The rest of the people in my party all said they enjoyed their food and had no complaints. Overall, I will return in the future, but most likely order something different. I would recommend if you want to go on a fancy night out with family. read more

Just ordered a $60.00 sheet cake, and they packaged it in the worst way. Icing stuck to the top of the pan. Stacked the cakes on top of each Torry was very unhelpful rude customer service they wanted me drive 30 min to return the cake when it was packed poorly. I would not buy anything from this location worst customer service. read more

I will be giving this place 3 stars. Don't get me wrong, the food was phenomenal but everything else about this place was okay and nothing to rave home about. Starting off, we got seated at a table that had no silverware staged which my family and I found odd because every other table around us did. Then, I had ordered a cocktail but was later informed that they were out of ingredients for that one so I ordered a different one. Once I received my cocktail, I noticed it was missing the cherries that were listed on the ingredients. This rubbed me the wrong way as I'd expect a drink I am paying $15 for to have all of the proper garnish and ingredients served to me the first time, rather than having to ask the waitress to correct the issue. After we received our drinks and were waiting for our food, our waitress randomly just gave us each a knife without saying anything and she had placed it all on the bare table without a napkin or anything at all which was disgusting. How do you expect me to use silverware that has touched the bare table without being properly sanitized? Anyway, another waiter was walking by and we asked to get different knives and some napkins and she was confused and said "You guys didn't receive silverware?" She apologized and immediately brought the 4 of us a set of silverware that were neatly wrapped up in a napkin. Everything else went fine during our dinner and like I said earlier, the food was perfect to our liking. Our waitress was always making rounds checking up on us and making sure we were okay as well as keeping up with our refills. Overall, I'm giving this place a 3 out of 5 due to the lack of attention to detail and service that would expect for a $221 bill for a family of 4. read more

I love the Rattlesnake pasta at J Alexander's in Dayton. When they opened the J Alex in Naples, Fl, they left the Rattlesnake pasta off the menu. I wish they would change their menu and put it back on. That's the best thIng they have there. I was so disappointed that I can't get it there. Please reconsider and put it on the Naples menu! read more

My second review in weeks since we ordered different food selections. I ordered the Crispy Chicken. Batter on white meat. Not greasy at all. I usually skip fried foods. Gall bladder issues. No problem with these. I consider this a value meal. you get two generous side dishes. I ordered fries and cole slaw. The fries are sticklike. I prefer thicker fries. They were put in the same box as the hot chicken. As a result, they were soggy. The next day, I reheated the remaining chicken and fries in my new Breville toaster oven, using the super convection setting. Both the fries and chicken came out perfect. The chicken is more like good size chicken fingers and would be perfect for game day watching with friends. They have a $ 55 dollar family package with I believe 24 fingers and ample side dishes. Perfect for a living room game day party. My wife ordered the spareribs with smashed potatoes and slaw. excellent. There were also two generous containers of sauce. One yellow, one brown. Both delicious. I'm not sure if they come with the chicken or the ribs. Recommendation to management. Keep the fries separate. read more

They had our reservation and gave us our table promptly. However, it was a table next to the kitchen, at which time I normally ask for a different table and knock off a star in my review. However, the booths were built in such a way that we were tastefully isolated from any hubbub. The service was quite good and the food (and drinks!) came out fast! We all had the rib-eye and they were nicely cooked. Their rib-eye has a sweet sauce on it (which we asked about so we were totally informed of). The sauce was fine but I'd probably do the prime rib next time. They had a roasted cauliflower side on the Features card. I'd kinda like to take the chef to the woodshed for that one. No oil, no seasoning, no spice. Just bits of cauliflower shoved in the roster. No more effort than that. That's why my review is 4 stars, not 5. The broccoli also appeared to be simply steamed and not seasoned. I could do that stuff at home but I don't -- I put more effort into it and the chef should have too. 3 rib-eyes, two extra sides, a drink, and coffee for $180+. Nice place, maybe a tad pricey but not overly so. read more

Love J's always! I've been here probably 100 times and it's a great spot to grab a steak, salad, burger, etc. The service is amazing as well. You can't go wrong with this place! read more

J. Alexander's - Steak Brazzo & brussel sprouts - Steakhouses Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

What a cozy spot! We made a reservation which was good because even for a Wednesday night, it was pretty jumpin. Hanna was our server and she was such a fun person. She gave us honest suggestions and was super attentive. Great steak and great wine, great way to spend my bday! read more

J. Alexander's - Steak ' N ' Fries - Steakhouses Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Food was fine. But they forgot both parties salads. Gave us a free desert but would rather have our salads.

Popped in for dinner without a reservation, but was seated promptly. Food and service were excellent. I recommend the steak rolls, house salad, Swordfish, and salmon. And wash that all down with a bottle of Kim Crawford's Sauvignon Blanc. read more

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Always an attentive staff. Probably the nicest spot you can go to south of Dayton. Candle lit atmosphere with steak and seafood items. Good for a small intimate or professional group and ideal for a date night. Bill for 2 is about $80 to $100 without drinks. read more

Had dinner here about a month ago with my sister A steak salad that had fillet small steak bites It was pretty decent my first time here probably would order something else the next time around to see how they cook up a real steak. The small steak bites were extremely salty. Service was on point, pretty dark inside bring a flashlight if you come ( LOL ) read more

Great food and service,only issue was reservations set for 8pl the restaurant in Dayton is not setup for parties larger than 6.

Great place for quick dinner gathering. We ordered the Fleur De Martini which was $15.00 and came with a second carafe refill. Great deal for the price. We also ordered the swordfish and the steak special. The swordfish was really good and full of flavor. It came with broccoli and mash potatoes. The potatoes were chunky and had very little flavor. The price was $32.00 which was little pricey for the amount received. The steak dish was really good with great presentation. The steak kabobs were on a top of rice pilaf which was season to perfection. The steak special was also $32.00 which seemed high for two steak and veggie kabobs. It is always good to make a reservation prior to arriving because they were super busy on a Friday night. We were seated at the bar which had moderate noise level. The dining experience is always good at the bar. The service was excellent as always. For the price of the food and the portion I would give this location an average score. They provide a free carrot cake for my friends birthday which I thought was a special touch to the evening. read more

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Walleye and baked potato. Also had the ribeye steak. The fish was good. We all ordered ribeye steak too. We ordered medium steaks and all come out well done. We didn't complain about because we didn't want to waste food. The service is poor. In all honesty, Longhorn serves much tastier steaks. Our first and last time here. read more

Ordered 2 chicken salads for carryout. They are definitely smaller than when you dine in. Skimpy on chicken (lower quality chicken than in the past) and feta. And at $18.00 per salad, very disappointing to say the least. More than likely, probably won't visit again. This is disappointing because we really liked J. Alexander's for years. read more