HORRIBLE experience, and this restaurant used to be our favorite. Our waitress was so nice, and that's about it for positives. We both started with caesar salads, that had insanely salty croutons (which those used to be our favorite part). Then, I got the supposedly "crispy" chicken tenders with fries and coleslaw, and my boyfriend got the steak and fries. My chicken was definitely NOT crispy, and I feel like Tyson frozen chicken strips would've tasted better. The fries on both of are plates were extremely well done, and were too hard to even eat with no flavor. My boyfriends steak, however, was the biggest flop. We had to send it back for being too fatty, and then we GOT AN EVEN FATTIER CUT OF STEAK! At this point we were just ready to leave. Definitely taking J Alexanders out of our rotation. read more

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

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For a restaurant with over priced average food, you would think customer service would be important. Nope. So don't go if you expect an experience worth your money. Someone in my party hasn't eaten meat in over 30 years. He ordered a salad and asked the runner if the salad had meat. She said no. About half way through the salad, he realized there was bacon throughout the salad. Accidents happen but what was the most disappointing portion was the manager's response: "Well what do you want me to do" should never come out of a mangers mouth - regardless of context. Both managers I spoke to, highly lacked empathy and any real managerial experience. I would hate to correlate the experience with our skin color, but it's highly plausible based on the interaction. read more

Julia R and I were in the Dayton area visiting with family and our lunch here one of the days of our trip was a nice surprise. We haven't been here since it switched to Redlands Grill, although it feels pretty similar to JA's. We came in around 2 pm, despite it being a slower time, our service was good. After being greeted by the host, she sat us in the bar area. I wish the restaurant as a whole had more natural lighting, but I guess the vibe at night is more of the dim lighting/ romantic type of place. I really enjoyed kicking off the meal with their Thai Margarita, which had tequila, St. Germaine, and fresh basil leaves. I was really hungry, so I got the grilled chicken salad and a loaded baked potato. For me baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, and theirs was perfectly baked. The skin had been seasoned with sea salt and olive oil and it was piping hot and soft. The grilled chicken salad was very chopped up, which was unique. The chicken is really thinly sliced and it comes out very tossed. The white wine vinaigrette dressing that it came with was really nice. An oversight that was my mistake, I forgot to ask for no black olives. Thankfully there weren't that many because I am not a fan. Despite being so hungry I couldn't eat all of my food. The salad was huge! If you're in the South Dayton area and need a restful lunch in a quiet setting, this is your spot. read more

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The food and the service here are unmatched in the Miami Valley. The only thing different about this evening is that our son decided to join us. I was looking forward to this meal so much that I almost forgot to take any pictures! Our server was off the charts awesome this evening as well. I can't wait to go back! read more

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I do not know how this place stays open. The manager came to our table and asked if everything was OK. When we gave kind input, she joked it off with a flip response. Because we were with four of our best friends, we had a good time laughing and talking ... but the food was sloppy, soup cold, meat tough and service poor. The server had a difficult time figuring out what was charged to who's bill- there were 3 couples. There was nothing pleasant about this experience - especially the unremarkable food. The surroundings are dated and service staff all seems to dislike their work. If this place is still open at Christmas, I'd be surprised. Something is wrong here. read more

It's always a pleasure to come to this establishment the atmosphere and food is always amazing not matter when you come and also the staff is always so polite I will be returning as always read more

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This has always been one of my many favorite restaurants. I'm thrilled they are now doing carry out due to COVID and hope they continue with this service. Their steak Maui and French fries are the best! I will say I'm disappointed that the price has gone up considerably and the portions have become smaller and now salads are no longer included with this price as they usually once did with all steaks. You have to pay extra for the salad and they also took away the incredibly delicious croissant that was included with the salads Taste of everything is still amazing just wish we weren't getting less and paying more. read more

Where do I begin??? My wife and I are in complete awe at the deliciousness that we just experienced. I ordered the chef special crab cakes with coleslaw and loaded baked potato. Mind blown. So much crab in a crispy exterior. The sides were equally delicious which is saying a lot. My wife ordered the New York strip and Mac and cheese. Once again..... my mind was as melted as the cheese in the Mac. Best steak we've ever tasted, perfectly cooked medium rare with herbal butter melting on top. The appletini my wife ordered also great. The chocolate cake and ice cream coup de grace was a perfect finish that nearly made me vomit because I was already too full but couldn't pass it up. Glad I didn't. Also shout out to Angela for perfect service. read more

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I've been here many many times. Service is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Multiple servers working together to get us everything we need. Food is great and fresh for the price point. It's not Jeff Ruby's, but still darn good at half the price. Employees even hold doors for customers. I've had the filet, salmon, and chicken sandwich. Mac and cheese is oven baked and great. No wonder they're busy at all hours! read more

I remember eating here two weeks after they open originally The food was so good the service was great. Clear up to when they changed to Redlands It seems like everything changed services always been good but to me the price has gone up they give you less food it's just not the same for many years we eat here on New Year's Eve but this year it's just keeps getting more and more disappointing $160 for two people and you get less food it's just to me over the top it was not busy at all this year which I was surprised but I believe if it's going to be that much money it better be top notch anyways not going to go to New Year's Eve next year going to give it a break for a while and see if they change read more

Definitely 5 stars. When I first got here I was just like meh, too expensive, but when I ordered my starter, spinach con queso I was absolutely amazed by the taste. It feels homemade and my taste buds smiled when I took the first bite. And then came the Grilled Salmon, I was mesmerized by how it looked when it came to me, I'm not usually a big fan of fish, but it tasted like heaven, the texture, taste and looks are just amazing. In conclusion, you should go out of your way to get this... it is that good! read more

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

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My wife and I usually go here on our anniversary every year. I feel like every time we go here, you get less for your buck. You used to get croissants, then you used to get them with your salad now, and you don't even get them with your salad. The entree doesn't even come with a salad anymore, so add $8 for a side salad. And they got rid of their best dressing, champagne vinaigrette. I will say the food and service were great, but it is very disappointing to compare my experience tonight to what it used to be a couple of years ago. read more

Not able to sit more then 6 people in the restaurant if you are a bigger party you need to sit a separate tables Not able to get take out unless you stay at the bar and wait Limited menu choices , same for the last 20 years read more

Very consistent. Always amazing service and great quality food. Love the New York strip, deviled eggs and carrot cake

Warm inviting atmosphere. French dip sandwich was delicious as was the j Alexander salad. Service excellent. read more

Bomb! As always! Me and some friends come here for brunch on Sunday. I'm a regular girl when it comes to my food so I just get the Belgian waffle with bacon. So tasty! The waffle is so soft and it doesn't get soggy when you drench it with their syrup! Not a fan of their mimosas because they put Cointreau in it but you can ask to not have it. I go with the Chandon Rosé split as my choice of beverage. If you aren't feeling brunch and like me want something small but meaty I suggest the cheesesteak egg rolls! Honey!!! They are so delicious! They come with a pesto based sauce on the side that is everything! The meat is covered in their homemade cheese sauce which is plus! I like real sauces not that canned junk. You will not regret it if you give these a try. I could eat these everyday. The staff is very accommodating and knowledgeable of the menu. They will tell you if they don't like something which is one thing that I respect and appreciate when dining out! P.S. Oh and stop by for drinks too late night if you can! Or any time during the day. read more

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This place has always been my favorite for 20 years. You could always count on good food and superb service. That is not the case now. Everything on the menu has increased in price. We had dinner at 2pm in the afternoon and the place was not busy. My friend ordered salmon and I had prime rib. A salad with your meal is extra. My prime rib was very dry and did not have the usual flavor I'm accustomed to. Our salads were fresh but my friend was specific that she wanted no cucumber or tomato yet it came with a lot of both on it. Mid meal we were attacked by fruit flies. We mentioned it to our waitress and she said management was aware of it but that it was "just that time of year." We ordered the Very Best Chocolate Cake and the cake was frozen! It is supposed to be warm. The waitress took it back and we received another VBCC served properly. Our bill $105 for the two of us. We tipped $20. We were there two hours. It was still not busy when we were ready to leave yet a server(not ours) came over to our table, snatched up our napkins, proceeded to reach over the table and took our drinks glasses that were not empty. She never spoke a word, not excuse me or may I take those glasses? She was extremely rude. Both of us were stunned by her behavior and the lack of professionalism. We left immediately. I was too angry to talk to the manager in that moment. I will not go back to J's/Redlands Grill because of that server's behavior. Bottom line? Food quality/value and servers are definitely not what they used to be. If I'm going to spend $100 for two people, I'll go where my business is appreciated. There are other restaurants that I will patronize in the future. I am done with J's. read more

Best steak around, always friendly staff, quick service, top notch business . They are following all Covid-19 precautions multiple staff wait on you to make sure your experience is enjoyable read more

J. Alexander's - Steak Maui and smashed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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This place is the definition of hit or miss. Some of their food is amazing and some is garbage. Their Mac and cheese is some of the worst Mac I have ever had in my entire life! I gagged after taking one bite. But their chicken tenders and other meat dishes are to die for. I have tried other dishes on their menu but the ones listed are the only ones that are worth noting. read more

We had dinner on December 14. 2023. Following dinner my daughter discovered immediately that she left her purse containing medication she needed. We called the restaurant 10 minutes after we left and were told that we had to wait until following. Since we were 5 minutes away, we returned to restaurant and went to front glass door. Employees were visible cleaning and several motioned to manager to show her we were standing there. She pointed at her watch and said no. She even came out side door and said no. We called the police who got us the purse from the manager who refused to give her name to my husband or the police. This situation could have easily been avoided by handing the purse to us instead of being difficult. Absolutely indefensible. read more

Restaurant is very nice- steak is delicious- meal does not include salad or bread though. Have dined here a couple of times because the steak is so good but the service could definitely use help. Not sure that we'd go back- gave it a second chance because service depends on your particular waiter/waitress but second time was not any better. Food is good though and atmosphere is nice- wish their service was better- check on the customer and refills are a Must- not good to sit and have an empty glass when trying to eat and waitress no where to even ask for a refill. read more

After moving away from Ohio I have missed this restaurant. So decided on this trip I would meet a friend for dinner at this old stomping ground. We ordered an appetizer of chips and three different dips. It was really good. For dinner I ordered the fillet mignon medallions over a bed of rice. Mixed vegetables came with the dinner as well as a salad. The salad was delicious. When I began eating the rice and steak however, I found it to be spicy hot. This was confusing to me because I did not order anything spicy hot. Really not enjoying this meal, I returned it and ordered a filet mignon with a baked potato. So much better! Their warm bread is scrumptiously delicious! read more

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We went to dinner last night had a reservation for 4 at 7:00. We were seated right away and then the service was awful! So The waitress rushed us to order and didn't even ask for a drink order. We ordered drinks and they took upwards of 10 mins then our salads came right then. The steak was chewy and not seasoned at all. Expensive prices for average food and poor service. read more

I have to admit, J Alexander's has the best chicken tenders around. And no, I'm not a 5 year old. But for the real review. We went recently for date night. The queso is always a good starter. Not too heavy. The Redlands salad is good. Lots of veggies and their blue cheese dressing is very good. I got the chef feature of two medallions. The crust on both was okay. Neither added to the steak and I could have gone without. The medallions were cooked perfectly though. My date got the ribeye Maui. He stated that the marinade was a little overwhelming. The couscous is so good. Overall, we will continue to come. But will make simpler choices for our meat next time. read more

I have to say I am a fan again. They have made the transformation to Redlands Grill but it still has everything you loved about J's. The menu has something to offer everyone. I love the fact that they offer a burger with some integrity. All ground fresh daily, in house, with no fluff or fillers. They have an excellent wine selection and a nice cocktail list. The wine is very reasonably priced too. I enjoy sitting at the bar but they also have a nice little patio. The service here is always top notch. Everyone is very friendly and strives to give you an exceptional experience. read more

We had a really odd experience at dinner here. For a very expensive meal, it was not on the level of service you would expect. Our server couldn't answer basic questions about the food on the menu and didn't know the different wine options/recommendations. When our cocktails arrived, he spilled about a fourth of the glass onto the table and didn't say anything about it or apologize. While we were eating our salads, they brought all of the food too, so we had to kind of throw the salads onto the food plates because it was paced so quickly and our table wasn't big enough for the plates. One of the meals was mostly cold (like the potatoes) and the prime rib was luke warm. Once we finished the meal the server just brought the check without seeing it there was more we wanted or engaging with us. It just overall was not an experience at the level of the cost of the meal, or on par with other high end steak houses in the area. I'd recommend other options in Dayton for a better experience at the price. read more

Tried to enjoy our dinner but the Manager was running around clapping and yelling at the staff. Felt like we were at Waffle House, will be finding a new go to place. read more

Fu time and great staff, friendly service and amazing food. Atmosphere isa A-. Thank you for such an amazing dining experience! Hi JEES read more

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When I want something sweet and good I always think about J Alexander and their carrot cake. The cake is moist, warm and so good. I decided to celebrate my birthday and my grandson's birthday there in December. I was also told to get the salmon salad. The whole dinner was very good. read more

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So we had a reservation for 5:45 - we showed up 2/3 minutes beforehand and were told since we were early it would be a couple minutes. Not a big deal. Well, as it hit 5:50, and then 5:55, I got concerned. I asked the one hostess when we would be seated, and she was incredibly rude, telling me that they were seating reservations and I just needed to wait....as if my reservation time hadn't come and gone. 25 minutes after our reservation time, the woman I assume was the head hostess called for us and apologized, saying she thought we had already been seated. No further effort was meant to remedy not only the wait past our reservation time, but the rude treatment we got from the other hostess. Not the experience you want when you're about to spend $100+ on a meal. That being said, the food was delicious and the wait staff was incredibly attentive. Exactly the service you want at a nice restaurant. They could teach the girls out front a thing or two! read more

This place rarely disappoints us. The hubby was hungry for some steak, so we decided to go here. We went a little early because we hadn't eaten yet. As always, very pleasant staff and nice ambiance. I always get the same thing every time. Steak Maui, it's marinated and oh so good! Mashed potatoes and salad. Hubby had steak, baked potato and salad. Not to forget the honey crescent rolls, they are to die for. It was a great meal. Definitely will go back. Yummy! read more

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Reservations were honored and thought the night was off to a great start. Very nice waiter Mason and I want to say none of this was his fault. He was very attentive. Drinks took about 20 minutes after they were ordered; 3 of six drinks was a bottle of wine. Ordered dinner with salads. The salads were delivered and then within 3 minutes entrees begin being delivered maybe had time to have one bite of my salad. Of the six entrees ordered 3 show up then we waited at least 15 minutes before anyone showing up for us to ask about the other entrees. Never again. I understand being short staffed but the restaurant wasn't close to being full. read more

J. Alexander's has become a favorite for my boyfriend and I. Whether it be special occasions or a casual dinner, J. Alexander's is often suggested. We often like to switch things up, but when we come here we get the same thing every time because it is just too good! We always start with the spinach con queso. It is simply the BEST. I could eat it every day. Next the Redlands salad, phenomenal always. For dinner, steak and mashed potatoes. We always leave super full and very satisfied! If I had one complaint - sometimes the food timing is awkward. Super long wait for the appetizer, then not enough time with the salads before the entrees arrive. Not a reason for us not to return. I'm already looking forward to our next visit on NYE! read more

I am never disappointed by this restaurant. The cocktails are delicious, the wine choices have a great variety and the food is consistently delicious. It is my go to when ever I am in town, which is quite frequently! read more

This place is NOT what it used to be. The prime rib was super fatty and the prices aren't cheap. The music was so loud that the elderly person we had with us had to turn off their hearing aids so then we could not have any discussion with them during dinner. We requested raw horseradish sauce and she brought creamy and was off in a dash before we could say anything about it being incorrect. Two of the three of us were out of beverages before we were finished eating and she never offered us refills. We had to ask for those even though we were finished eating. There is no dress code apparently as the lady in the next booth came in wearing a sports bra type thing with her stomach showing and nothing over it. Save your money and find a classier place to eat. read more

Extremely disappointed in the quality of food recently. We have been loyal customers for years. However, recently everything is either extremely small portions (salads), the taste is bland, or the soup barely has any ingredients in it. I try to give restaurants the benefit of the doubt these days with all of the challenges due to COVID. However, the quality of the food should never be compromised. There are many other locally owned restaurants better than Redland's. read more

Had lunch here. Tried the ahi tuna burger which was a special. It was awful. Oversalted and loaded with sesame oil, I was actually crunching on salt bits when chewing the burger. The burger bun was coated in oil which was gross when I picked it up. Service was slow, took forever to get food and it did not come in the order requested. Will not be back read more

Went to one of my favorite restaurants for lunch and decided to try something different Fried Shrimp dinner with fries and coleslaw. The shrimp were vice size and breaded perfectly. I had the steak rolls which are very good and the Redlands Salad with Cilantro vinaigrette which is the best I've every had. If they sold the vinaigrette I would eat salads everyday, its that good. Staff is always awesome at this location. read more

J. Alexander's - Jumbo fried shrimp, fries and coleslaw. - Steakhouses Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

The customer service is extremely rude! If you can stomach the condescending attitude of the hostesses, the food is decent. We called and asked if there was a wait for a table for two. The person responded and said "not if you can be here in the next 30 minutes ". We were there in 10 and were told the wait time would be two HOURS. I asked how that was possible when I just called ten minutes ago and showed them the call log on my phone as proof. No one could remember saying that on the phone. After speaking with the manager, Jessica, One of the girls said "oh, that was you?" She didn't sound the same on the phone." I have no idea wtf that meant but it was clear that someone did tell me that there was a table for two available and that I wasn't lying. At that point I was ready to leave and did. The pointless lies and the lack of owning that they were the problem lead me to contact corporate office, who apologized and sent me a gift card that I won't be using. read more

We usually never have a bad experience here, but I just had to write a review about the French dip. It used to be DELICIOUS with a crusty bread and perfectly cooked, but they changed the bread to a soft hoagie roll and the meat was undercooked and cold. We had to send it back and asked for a burger and cypress salad instead, both of which were delicious! Just wanted to share the sad change of the French dip ): read more