We kicked things off with the avocado bomb .. Aji tuna, avocado, and crab salad all stacked together and served with crispy chips. Genuinely one of the best starters I've had in a while, so good I could've made a meal out of it alone. For entrees, we went with the filet and the steak Maui a marinated ribeye with pineapple, soy, and ginger, served with smashed potatoes. That sweet savory marinade on the ribeye was incredible, and the smashed potatoes were the perfect side to soak up all those juices. We were too full for dessert but closed things out with a glass of Austin Hope, which paired perfectly with the steaks. Service was attentive and on point all night too. read more

J. Alexander's - New American Near Me - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Great food and atmosphere for a "chain" restaurant. Came here during a week night and sat at the bar. The service was quick friendly. I ordered a martini and to my surprise there was an extra little pour in a chilled small jar. I ordered the special which was a crab cake a a 4oz filet which was cooked to my liking and the crab cake was large and more crab than filling. Bar service was nice and prompt, never felt rushed at all. I'd happily head back here when in the area. read more

As their food has remained good, especially their prime rib, marinated rib eye and crispy chicken, I can now go four Yelp Stars. But I have say the temperature they keep the place is way to cold and the place itself is beginning to show signs of aging with torn seating upholstery plus general out of date appearance. The service, however, is great and the general comfort level good. read more

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I had not been to J Alexander's in a while and I can't even remember why because this place is classic. We were kindly greeted and immediately seated when we got there. I love that the kitchen is open and we can see what's going on. Our waiter was superb. He was friendly, gave us some great suggestions and really made our time enjoyable. It was the perfect balance between too much and not enough - in other words - amazing!! The food was just as I remembered. The southern fried chicken was amazing and the shoestring French fries...O-M-GEE!!! I basically ate them all Off of my hubby's plate. The filet but like butter and our sides were divine. We were in a booth in the main space and just had a wonderful meal with wonderful service in a wonderful atmosphere. I definitely won't forget about this place again. Loved, loved, loved!! read more

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Disastrous customer service. Made a reservation for eight at a round table two weeks out. This commitment was a deciding factor. Celebrating three birthdays. The hostess could not have been nicer. Confirmed the reservation the week of. Upon arrival, we waited while they got the table ready. They then tried to seat the group at two separate tables. The hostess seemed offended when we objected. Manager Andy P. said that is their policy and there is nothing they can do. No apologies, no accommodation, basically no management. General Manager George C. was equally unhelpful as he left Andy to run the house. Owned and managed by SPB Hospitality and backed by the private equity firm Fortress Investment Group since 2001, it is abundantly clear that service is now barely performative, if not dead-eyed. Luckily, we had a reservation at a nearby place that could actually follow through on their commitment. read more

J Alexander's has a nice casual yet comfortably upscale vibe that I like. It's hard to tell J Alexander's is part of a chain. We've been here for birthdays, events and just to go out on weeknights with friends. Make a reservation as it's popular most evenings. The parking lot can get full. The menu has something for everyone, and the food is consistently good. Nothing spectacularly special but if you know what you like, it's the same each time. Slow Roasted Prime Rib on my last visit was as good as always, and a perfect medium rare cut as requested. It's not as flavorful as other restaurants in the area but still tastes good. I can't pass up J Alexander's Grilled Artichokes. They are delicious. Fried Calamari is also a favorite appetizer choice. Steak Maui is another of my go-to entrees. Tasty marinated rib-eye grilled to perfection! Friends enjoy the Baby Back Ribs, Pork Chops and Grilled Salmon. Salads are big and entree size. The full bar mixes mean martinis and cosmos. Wine selection is on the higher end than other business casual restaurants and serve my favorite Chalk Hill Chardonnay by the glass. Like every other aspect of the restaurant, service is consistent. Host and serving staff are friendly, attentive and pretty on-point. read more

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American steakhouse type atmosphere. Service was good. Generous martini pour and they give you the "back up"! I had the french dip, it was pretty good. The salad looked huge. The warmed carrot cake stole the show. read more

J. Alexander's - New American Near Me - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

So good! I have never had bad service here. The food is consistently delicious. It comes out before you can even blink. The specials and menu stays pretty consistent and could use a little refresh once in a while but it's always good. I can't say enough about the service though. I drink a ton of water and i don't think my glass ever went empty. Today we had ace as our server and he was unbelievable. He was constantly checking on us and did an amazing job. The restaurant can get a little loud because of its open concept but it's never hard to hear anyone at your table. Highly recommend this Fort Lauderdale staple! read more

We have been eating at this location for years. Our latest visit was great with excellent food and top notch service from Zack. I had the Hawaiian Ribeye, which is always good. The one thing that keeps me from giving it 5 stars is the terrible moldy smell in the southwest section of the restaurant. It made it impossible for us to sit there on our last two visits. Are we the only ones that can smell it? We mentioned it to our server and the manager. They both acted liked they couldn't smell anything. Maybe the are just used to it? read more

J Alexander's is one of our FAVORITE restaurants to go to. We have been to several locations and the food is always good but the Fort Lauderdale location has the best service it's always top notch. We love coming here for birthdays and special occasions they sing and always make everyone feel special on their birthdays or on their special day. The food is always great as well - we have never had a bad meal here - every dish we have ordered has been yummy and delicious. The steaks here are kind of pricey but worth every penny, when you just want a nice simple steak that's perfectly cooked how you like it, this is the place to go. Some of our favorite dishes are the French dip sandwich served with fries and the fried chicken believe it or not is absolutely amazing here as well. They have some of the best fries as well that we have ever tried they are so good. For desert I highly recommend the key lime pie or the carrot cake that's served warm that's covered in icing it's the best way to end a great meal here. Truly though, no matter what you get it's always going to be delicious this is a great restaurant to go to! read more

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We had a nice family dinner at J Alexander's. We were seated at a semi circular booth which made it easy to talk with a large group. The atmosphere is beautiful, with big wood beams in the ceiling, a large open dining room, and nice lighting. Everyone liked their entree. The standouts were the fried shrimp, seared ahi tuna, and the salmon. Our server was amazing, and we had a lot of fun chatting with him. I think he had fun too! J Alexander is nice for both a romantic date or a family or group dinner. read more

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Back for another birthday lunch. The celebrant is older and wanted to sit on the top level for less noise. Having been in the biz I could see the hostess figuring his request out. I surmised that the server stations were assigned and this area wasn't open but of course he got his table. And luckily our server was the lovely and efficient Tyra. She was just awesome. My dining companions had their usual salads while I decided on the French Dip, lean please. Tyra suggested mac + cheese and honestly it's THE BEST I've eaten. What arrived was perfect. Tender, medium, dippable and scrumptious. And to top it off, a complimentary slice of award winning carrot cake! Excellent as usual. read more

J. Alexander's - French dip and THE BEST mac + cheese. - New American Near Me - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Love the dark heavy wood beams with the steel spikes that support the ceiling creating an industrial theme. The open kitchen concept is open for viewing by every customer as they enter the main doors. The bar is isolated at one side of the restaurant although it's lit up nicely and the boards affixed next to the liquor bottles with the cocktail description with prices printed in white chalk is a unique touch. Ordered the crab dip with toasted garlic sour dough as an appetizer. My entree was a medium-well ribeye burger topped with white sauteed onions and a massive pile (see pic) of thin crispy fries. The burger was cooked perfectly and juicy. The manager greeted us upon entry and the server was attentive. FYI: This is not a discount eatery. Lunch for three people may run in excess of $125.00 without cocktails. The bathroom was modern and clean with a private bathroom stall, two sinks and two urinals. read more

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A definite go-to after shopping at the Coral Ridge Mall. We've had indoor and outdoor seating and both are equally good. The interior has a pleasant dark feel which contrasts the bright sunshine down here. Service is always fast and friendly. Food always up to par. I really like their prime rib and their salads. read more

This has been a stand by for my boyfriend and I - however we went a couple of weeks ago and left disappointed. The service was amazing as usual - no complaints there. I ordered the soup of the day -- it was like chicken pasta or something like that. It was just "ok." The grilled artichokes were really greasy - we didn't even finish them and his chicken Caesar was blah (I know chicken Caesar isn't that exciting but...). The worst part was being seated at a table (we prefer a booth but it was busy so I get it). Please change out those chairs! When pulling the chair in my boyfriend smashed his fingers so hard. A manager offered ice which was kind of her but still. It's crazy that the arms of the chair run right up against the table. read more

The BEST prime rib in Fort Lauderdale. It's tender and melts in your mouth with a nice flavorful au jus. Every time I order it, it always comes out cooked perfectly. I do go before 7/8pm so maybe I'm always getting the best cuts. $40 compared to longhorns $30 steaks. It's worth the extra 10-15 bucks to me. The service is always on point. It's a nicer restaurant so you do get the attentiveness. I never feel rushed or bothered. The lighting is always candle or low light which I'm just into that kind of ambiance. I hope this helps and you can enjoy it as well! read more

J. Alexander's - New American Near Me - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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Food is Outstanding!!! My party and I had Ribs, Burgers and Salmon - all fantastic. This place is so consistently great . The Service Really stood out - Lior our waiter is the absolute BEST in the business - this man is kind , Attentive and on point from start to finish - I would highly recommend anyone who dines here request him . The BEST ! Ambiance is good , reminds me of a log cabin style in Colorado -can get a bit loud with other guests and music in the background but nothing from keeping me away . Love this place . read more

Everything was amazing!!! Our server Veronica was the sweetest it was our first time here and made it a phenomenal time! So patient, so nice, and so welcoming. Thank you again Veronica for such a great night, me and my friends thank you for the great hospitality and helping us find a delicious option for dinner! read more

I'm a big martini girly and I love their drinks, hamburgers, steak and salmon!!! My only complaint which is more of advice for them to fix things.... Would be that their pastas have less sodium in it, key lime pie to have a lighter airy taste to it cause the lime is a tad too much and the ribs need to be tender and saucy. read more

I came here for my mother's 60th birthday & it was a complete MESS from the start. There was a wait, which wasn't an issue, but we saw multiple people sat before that came in after us. That was pretty disappointing since we observed multiple empty tables. When they brought us back, they didn't have the correct table & made us wait in confusion around other customers. The entire situation was disorganized & felt unprofessional. The absolute cherry on top was eating raw chicken that was served on my Caesar Salad (see photo). Do NOT eat here if you want good service or food that won't have you sick. The chefs should be trained about the proper way to cook chicken & the dangers of serving raw chicken to customers. read more

J. Alexander's - Raw GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD - New American Near Me - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Had the New York strip, the waiter warned us sometimes it's undercooked and to get the medium which would be closer to medium rare. Glad I listened! The steak was good and comes with a nice serving of mac and cheese. Interested to try the filet mignon read more

The customer service was great from the minute we walked in. We went on a busy night with no reservation and were seated very quickly. Our wonderful server even allowed us to sample a few items before we fully committed. This was a blessing in disguise because we did not like it. She was also very accommodating to the kids. The mac&cheese was definitely top 10 restaurant mac&cheese. The steak was also amazing. Overall, this is a great date night spot. We would definitely visit again. read more

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First time visiting J. Alexander's & it was excellent! The food was sooo good and the service was fantastic. Everything came out perfectly and pretty quick considering the amount of food we ordered. I really enjoyed the ambiance. Even though the restaurant was packed, it was still quiet enough to have a conversation with everyone in my party. Parking was also much better than I expected. Plenty of spaces. The food was EXCELLENT! I had the steak burger and was a little apprehensive because the waiter let me know if couldn't be cooked below medium temp and I usually order medium-rare, however it was so tasty and juicy! Would definitely recommend to any burger lover. read more

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Feb 2026, or Server Dakota was fabulous, he took great care of our table, and I made sure the Manger knew that Dakota was fabulous. OMG! The food was delicious. The Prime Rib (medium rare) was cooked to perfection. My other friend ordered the Shrimp dinner, and she enjoyed every bite, and the Shoe String Fries. We ended with coffee that was freshly made and delicious and a warm Carrot Cake that was to die for especially the foresting. All and all, we will definitely come back here for dinner. read more

J. Alexander's - Shrimp dinner - New American Near Me - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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I usually dine at the Plantation location - but, tonight tried this location. What a disappointment- no comparison to the exceptional food in the Plantation location. How can this be ? Like night and day. read more

The rustic decor and the cooking sounds from the open kitchen is different from most restaurants. The crab dip app was excellent with my fruity sangria and the French dip shaved sandwich was juicy and wanted more even though I was full. The server kept her eye on us throughout the stay and rarely had to request her assistance. My mother ordered the NY Strip steak was covered with French fries. I took a bite of the steak which was juicy and cooked perfectly. read more

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I placed an order over the phone with the restaurant for pickup. After paying for the bill I asked for an itemized receipt and noticed that a 6% packing fee had been added to the bill. I inquired with the staff who stated that this has been the restaurant policy since she started as an employee there. Other than that no additional explanation was provided. I wish the restaurant was up front about the packing fee prior accepting an order. At least with Uber Eats when ordering for pickup there are generally no fees; however the items price may be raised/adjusted. Food was great. But keep that in mind. read more

We had a perfect burger dinner at J Alexander's! Gavin was our friendly and very professional server. He did everything right! We started with a Three Rivers Cabernet- only $35 a bottle. Perfect with burgers. I had the veggie burger with beefsteak tomatoes and broccoli. They make the absolute best veggie burger. My partner had the steak burger ordered medium. It was delicious and it came with a pink center, perfectly cooked. His side was orzo and wild rice. I need to find that recipe and make it at home. This particular location does a great job cooking vegetables. Never over done. I love this place! The restaurant is always very clean with a relaxing atmosphere. read more

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I had the filet mignon with the over stuffed potato. It was delicious cooked to perfection. A delicious martini which was a big pour and a back up very surprised and loving it. The ambience is very nice plenty of booths and tables and nice bar. I love the artist with painting on the walls read more

Love this type of higher-end, chain restaurants because we don't have many of them in NYC. So, it's a treat when I can visit one. You know the genre--Capital Grill, Uncle Julio's, Ruth Chris. Well, J. Alexander's is one of the best! Some must try menu items include: Grilled Artichokes (I feel like they are known for these), Spinach Con Queso (fancy cheese dip) and Tortilla Chips, Meatloaf, & the Crispy Chicken Platter. Oh, and I can't forget the steaks--they grill theirs to perfection! If you are a drinker, I encourage you to order a martini. They make big, strong ones there and give you the remainder in a tiny shaker so you can replenish your drink at will. I'll definitely hit up J. Alexander next time I'm down in Ft. Lauderdale. I love the place!! read more

Good food.... Large portions.... Service is always excellent...........................

J. Alexander's is a consistently enjoyable go-to restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale. Our favorite dish is the baby back ribs--they're always tender and full of flavor. We've been coming here for years, and we've seen others rave about the prime rib, fresh fish, chicken, and salads. The menu offers something for everyone, and the quality never disappoints. The drinks are a highlight as well--delicious, well-crafted, and served with a sidecar, which is a fun bonus! Whether you're here for a casual dinner or a special occasion, J. Alexander's delivers a great dining experience every time. J. Alexander's is a consistently enjoyable go-to restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale. Our favorite dish is the baby back ribs--they're always tender and full of flavor. We've been coming here for years, and we've seen others rave about the prime rib, fresh fish, chicken, and salads. The menu offers something for everyone, and the quality never disappoints. The drinks are a highlight as well--delicious, well-crafted, and served with a sidecar, which is a fun bonus! Whether you're here for a casual dinner or a special occasion, J. Alexander's delivers a great dining experience every time. read more

First let me say I wish they would come back to Orlando! I have to go to Ft. Laud, Boca, Jacksonville, Naples, or Plantation to eat at one in FL. Seems they should open one around Orlando or outlying area. Anyway, the Prime Rib here is a beautiful cut of meat, the burgers are good, the salads are good, the roasted chicken is good. I can't say anything negative. It's a solid choice for dinner or lunch. Make a reservation or walk in. They have a full bar also and make great cocktails. I love the way they serve their martinis. They bring the extra left in the shaker, in a brandy snifter on ice. read more

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First let me start by saying we haven't been here in awhile but for our anniversary we chose to go here. The atmosphere was great as usual and the restaurant was busy. Our server was excellent and attentive to our needs. We started with the Calamari which was fresh and cooked perfectly. However the marinara tastes like spaghetti sauce which we were not a fans of. Both of us had steaks and we were not crazy about it. The quality of the meat and seasoning was just okay but not what we expected for fine dining. To be honest had better steaks at other restaurants. Overall if we go again we might not order steaks but try something else. read more

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awful customer service will make sure never be back staff seems to care more about socializing more than actual work itself food was great so shoutout to kitchen staff but servers are junk read more

Great food & service would go back again and I would recommend . We went for a birthday dinner

Went in Tuesday, May 5. Incredible meal. Our server, Dakota was fabulous. He even brought three wines over in small glasses for me to try! That's service. Had filet which was outstanding. Love the avocado bomb too. Loaded baked potato is included and it is huge. Love this place. read more

We recently had dinner at J Alexanders in Ft Lauderdale. We have eaten there numerous times and the quality of the food is consistently very good. The service is always outstanding and the entire staff make an effort to ensure the experience is enjoyable. During our most recent dinner our server's name was Ace. He was exceptionally attentive friendly and professional. Excellent job Ace thank you read more

I was there Saturday night (6/27/26) for the first time at this location. I ordered the 16 oz Prime Rib which I wasn't aware existed. To be honest, it arrived rare vs. what I ordered as Medium Well and was giant and unusual looking. I wasn't interested in having it & changed it up for various reasons. I rarely if ever change like this, but I had reason to. I switched to the Filet Mignon, while slightly on the smaller side (I feel), it was really good alomg with the baked potato. read more

It was a special occasion on Sunday for my mother-in-law's 97 Birthday. The food was fabulous! Our server was great on Sunday. We loved the warm carrot cake too! We will be back! read more