As good a salad (whichever it was I don't remember) as ever I had and great soup as well!

I'll keep this short and to the point. Apps came out super fast, deviled eggs which came out in less than 3 minutes. Queso came out a minute behind that. Okay a bit fast, like it was already ordered. Service was good so far. Then it all takes a turn for the worse, the main courses came out steak and fries and crab cakes. Steak was ordered medium came out very well done, Dry and rubbery. Very poor quality and taste. The crab cakes had a weird mustard sauce that was bitter and just had something strange about it. Better off asking for a remoulade on the side. Wanted to let our Service know about the food, but she never came back to the table after the mains were dropped. Had to flag down someone down just to go find her. So we could pay and leave. Was the first visit and the last. Never going back! Service is meh, food is mediocre. Go to Hillstone or Balboa! Anywhere but here. read more

Why 4 stars? Because this was our prime rib spot in Tampa and it was enjoyable here too. --- --- --- I began visiting J Alexander's in Tampa more than ten years ago and it was one of my favorite restaurants in the area. At one time, they had a prime rib sandwich, which was my go-to. They eventually took that off the menu, but would usually stick make it for me upon request. Just before we ultimately decided to move to Houston, we went for one final visit to our beloved spot. Fortunately, they have the same restaurant here in Houston, oddly under a different name. But unfortunately, it's an hour away from our house. But when we were going to be somewhat in the area, I decided to slightly detour us on our route back home and opted to stop here for dinner. This location has a similar vibe to Tampa, with lots of tall booths. And the food was pretty similar, especially the mac-n-cheese, which was identical. We both ordered prime rib and it was a little on the tougher side, but we still very much enjoyed it. My wife made the mistake of ordering hers medium, so I didn't have that much empathy when hers ended up being the tougher of the two. Medium? And you're the mother of my child? One note: horse radish did not come standard with the prime rib, which is the best part. Be sure to ask for that! read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Slow Roasted Prime Rib* - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I was dreaming about the spinach con queso since I left Michigan so I made sure to run, not walk, to J. Alexander. I had to call first because it says they're closed online, they aren't. Got there on a Saturday at 8pm and grabbed a seat at the bar. Eric, our bartender, was such good energy and seemed so kind. The staff was really great and the desserts, along with the spinach con queso made my night :). read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - a chocolate cake and ice cream - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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J. Alexander's is in Uptown Park. The parking is free. The food is really good. The ambiance is luxury. Every time I come here older rich men try to talk to me so if you are out on that time or bar hopping, this might be a place for you. The service is exceptional. They have really bad gnats (flys). These flies are aggressive and will not take no for an answer as it pertains to your food and drinks. read more

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So so good. The food was amazing, and the service was EXCEPTIONAL. Our waiter Ezekiel was absolutely amazing. He was so knowledgeable about the menu and made terrific suggestions. The bartender made great suggestions on drinks as well, and was very accommodating. Dessert isn't something you want to skip. The carrot cake was like no other. It transformed you to another level. Parking: sufficient & convenience Ambience: beautiful, comfortable & relaxing read more

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We arrived on time for our 6:30p dinner reservation. The atmosphere is elegant yet family friendly. Dark wood decor... Very classic contemporary. The guests were mature and the noise level was a soft lull. I liked the bar area which is straight ahead as you enter, but nestled on the other side of the dining room section. We ordered a couple appetizers, two entrees and sparkling wine. If you like calamari, GET IT!!!! Big shareable portion and delicious The smoked salmon dip is pretty good, but it is served chilled, so be prepared for that. My companion didn't like it, but I would get it again (smile) The main courses were very good...pan seared red fish with lemon butter and brussel sprouts (kinda overly charred, but tasty). The wild rice orzo side is served cold ~ kinda like a slaw. Very good ~ next time I'll get it with another main A salad with fried chicken and packed full of other fresh ingredients.... HUGE PORTION! GET A TO GO BOX for this salad. It was a nice setting for catching up with friends, date or solo... I'll see y'all again soon! read more

Service was lacking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were taken to a small, dark booth. We requested a different booth that was well lit. The waiter accommodated us. We were very happy with the larger, brighter booth.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] One of the hostesses walked past us and looked us over and then looked at the booth she had originally given us. Her vibe was annoyance. Very soon after the "manager" who did not introduce himself to us came to tell us he'd prefer us to move to a smaller table. As we were waiting on another guest to arrive we said we were very comfortable and happy where we were. He said it was a booth they usually keep reserved for other guests and he would go check to see if it was booked. He returned and yes it was booked so we'd have to move. We should have left right then. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We moved again to a table that was across from a group of very loud and boisterous people making conversation for us difficult.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Surely, they could have done better. The waiter was extremely nice and accommodating. If not for him we would have gotten up and left. As it is, we will probably never return. Neither the manager nor the hostess ever returned to see if we were ok or if there was anything else we'd like or even to apologize to us for moving us from a reserved table to a smaller table. By the way, the "reserved" table was NEVER occupied by any guests. In addition, the restaurant was not busy with many empty tables to accommodate larger groups. It was clear the manager lied to us. This was inexcusable service to patrons who are frequent guests at this restaurant. It was a very uncomfortable meal. read more

Ambience was relaxing and warm soft lighting, the food was decent portions. Lots of booths to have a great conversation with friends/ family. The selection of food was abundant and the staff were good with communication. read more

I've been to this location many times. Portions and service have been excellent. Last week I had dinner at the bar. There was a lot of regulars that took all the attention of the bartenders ! We were totally ignored! On top of that my favorite salad, the fried chicken salads, was like an appetizer. On the past, I have never been able to finish it! I was never asked how everything was so I wasn't able to share my experience. All our empty glasses and an empty bowl of ice cream stayed on the counter the entire tone we were there. We only stayed a bit longer to watch the astros or I would have not had a second glass of wine... I told the manager about my experience and his rude response was "sorry to hear that" . I was visiting from Florida and wanted to go back for dinner on Friday again to watch the game and have dinner but chose to have dinner at my hotel, St. Regis! Unfortunately I will never go back to the bar there as they obviously only care about locals and tips. We did tip 20% but I wish we hadn't. Time to shuffle up your management !! read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Empty glasses and bowls - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Our server was very helpful overall. We warmly greeted. The ordering was uneventful as we knew what we wanted assuming that it would be of the former Houston's caliber. The food came out within 10 minutes which is normal for similar establishments. I may have set up myself for disappointment as again recalling the delight of Houston's prime rib as it was packed with flavor succulent with every bite. Oh boy. Oh boy oh boy! When the dish came out I had the fork and knife at the ready. The disappointment started with the first cut. The meat was rubbery seems like old left over low quality meat. Sure enough first bite paved way to an underwhelming meal. It was disastrous as there was no comparison to that of Houston's. My wife had the Sear Ahi Tuna salad. Again that was one of our go to dish at Houston's. The salad had an overbearing sour taste. Aside from the great service the meal was not close to Houston's caliber. At the end of the meal we each ranked our experience. My wife gave J Alexander a 1 out of 10. I am a bit more considerate of the service so food was a 1 out of 10 but service was a 9 out of 10. Overall I have the experience a solid 4 out of 10. We are unlikely to return. read more

This was our first time visiting this location. The food, drinks, service, and ambiance were great. We'll definitely be back! read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - MR. JACK'S CRISPY CHICKEN FAMILY MEAL, FRIES, MACARONI AND CHEESE, HONG KONG SHRIMP - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent service, great food & nice ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Of course I loved previous restaurant here but the food is superior. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], good food, great bar and bartenders. Really easy to park I would go back.

Merus Grill has come to be our Friday night go to! Wonderful atmosphere, fantastic staff, and most importantly... AMAZING steak! The deviled eggs are always a great way to start your meal. I ALWAYS get the filet, which is delicious. You can tell they use high quality meat and it's always cooked to perfection with the best crust. If you haven't yet make sure to check them out. read more

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HOUSTON, TX / AMERICAN / 02-27-22 / TAKEOUT DINNER -The Slow Roasted Prime Rib (37.00) was overcooked. I selected medium rare on the ChowNow ordering app, but got a medium well. -The Avocado Bomb (17.00) was a slight disappointment. The crab was imitation meat and I don't recall any tuna meat/sashimi. For the $17 price tag, they should have used real crab meat. -The chicken in the Roast Chicken Family Meal (35.00) was dry. The special herb blend seasoning was okay, but the bird was overcooked. -They tack on a 6% packaging fee for takeout orders. -The smashed potatoes were okay; nothing really stood out. +The Not Your Ordinary Mac & Cheese was pretty good. It reminded me of scalloped potatoes, but with macaroni pasta. Overall, this restaurant in Uptown Houston was a bit of a disappointment for me in terms of execution and value. We went to IKEA to pick up some stuff and I decided to try this place out based on the high ratings and reviews. Will probably not be returning. read more

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We had our anniversary on a Monday and I didn't really plan anything. I saw they had crab cakes as an entree which my bride is a fan of crab cakes. Wife orders some fancy martini and it was tasty and significant is size - she only needed one ;) . I had the pork chop with broccoli and mac and cheese. Everything was excellent. Special mention on the broccoli as it was super fresh and expertly cooked like the chop. Not over done not under done which shows attention to detail. Max and cheese was VERY good on the edge of being too rich but not. We had their chocolate cake which seems to be a faster version of chocolate lava cake as it was cake, brownie, and flourless warm chocolate cake all together a la mode of course. Great wine by the glass and bottles for reasonable pricing. Want to go back for the prime rib. Service was excellent and the place is spotless. Nice bar with seating if you just want to drop in. This place is run by the group that runs Houston's or Hillstones is my guess as same level of quality and similar menu items. read more

One of my new favorite places for a salad and in Uptown no less! The Thai kai salad was worth eating twice in a week! That's a win in my book. Very good service and located within walking distance of some of the city's best shopping across the street. Ambiance feels similar to old Houston's or current Hillstone and I first wondered if they were a part of that restaurant collection which they are not. read more

the portion size was just ridiculous. for a 30 dollar beef french dip that was half a roll cut in half and a 1/4 cup of cole slaw. We all left hungry and we are normal size people. just tiny portions. read more

Dined here for Valentine's Day, first time hearing about this restaurant and after looking up reviews online i was immediately impressed. The restaurant itself is beautiful and our waiter was very attentive. I order the tuna steak and although it was okay, I wasn't impressed. Ordered a mocktail and wasn't impressed with that as well. Will maybe try them again during happy hour to change my mind and opinion. read more

Everything here is terrific. We eat here regularly. The staff is excellent as well. Try the salmon appetizer it's great !

Service was great. Food was not the level it had been. Still good but when you have a great memory of the food it's hard to measure up.

Love the food and service here! From my experience, you don't need a reservation especially during the week. My go to meal is the steak n fries and the caesar salad. The service is amazing and super quick. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place use to be the go-to place for food, great service with a smile, and most of all happy employees. No longer the case! Ordered ribs and they came out burnt and dry. I've ordered it many times and they have never come out burnt, dry, and lacking flavor. I was refused a new rack by Kareem, the Nightmare not the Dream, because his weak excuse was that they are all cooked together so they must all be burnt and dry. To quote Home Alone, you are what ze French call "Le Incompetents" Apparently, management style with Kareem has focused on maximizing profitability at the expense of sucking the life and soul out of employees and customers alike. Caution if you dine here unless you bring wooden stakes, silver bullets, or garlic to ward off the blood sucking evil corporate beancounter that rules with an iron fist near the kitchen. Chef Ramsey needs to bring 2 pieces of bread and sandwich them on each side of his head and ask him what kind of sandwich he is because everyone else already knows! Recommedation: Avoid at all costs unless you are missing drama in your life or until Kareem has moved onto invading Taiwan or Poland. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Burnt Ribs that are dry and lacks flavor...much like the new management here...what a shame. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm pretty sure this is my new go to spot when you want good quality food without thinking about subbing out something that you don't like on your plate or worrying because you know sometimes the mashed potatoes are watered down, or the lettuce in the salad might not be fresh. Merus food quality is top notch, ribs fall of the bone tender, fish thick cut, tender but not mushy, crispy on the outside, butter wine sauce on the fish is excellent. Mashed potatoes were thick with nice garlic butter flavor already salted there was not need to add anything. Broccoli was crunchy but cooked and only tossed in fresh garlic which was great health wise. If you like seasoned veggies you will need to add salt/pepper. The waitress Bri (Brianna) was amazing, so upbeat & delightful. She was very help, quick & attentive. Service is a part of your dining experience, she will not disappoint so ask for her section of she's available. Lastly the ambiance, sophisticated, cool & classy. The big circle ball lighting is very romantic & fun while the booth seating throughout the restaurant made it so cozy. You will enjoy your experience here I'm sure. read more

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Beautiful setting for an intimate dinner. Our waiter was very attentive to us and so was the staff. Gave great recommendations on dishes & steak options. The garlic-butter is wonderful, so is the chimichurri sauce. NYO mac & cheese you have to try and if your a carrot cake aficionado then it's a must try! Nice bar if you'd like to get a drink or wait for your table as well. Perfect ambience for couple or business dinner! read more

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Awesome martini( they carry Chopin) great meal, excellent waiter ( Ken) , just a very nice dining experience. Customer service is top notch. We will return. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Burger! - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I could literally eat here daily! I love their pear martinis and char grilled artichokes

One of our favorite places to eat when we are in Houston. The atmosphere is cozy and dark and the food and service are amazing. My husband always gets the Steak Maui but I try different things when I go. The wine list is top notch. We will keep going back! read more

Always top notch service and dining experience, prices match the quality of the food and is a very affordable every day spot to grab lunch or dinner. Very diverse menu, clean restaurant and can get crowded so be sure and phone ahead if you're on a schedule! read more

We went for lunch with a friend and what a great find! None of us had ever been here. Lunch was fantastic! jeff, our server, was spot on! The ahi salad was lovely! Two orders of the pecan crusted trout with Cole slaw (the portion was HUGE) and a French dip with fries. Also loved the decor, not too dark or too light... just right inside! We will definitely go back! Sorry no pics of the food but everything was well plated and presented well! Kudos read more

I'm so glad I found a J. Alexander's in Houston. We used to eat there frequently in Louisiana and we loved that place. First time here at the one in Houston. It didn't disappoint. Delicious food and amazing service here too. Will be back. read more

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Food was very good and fair for the price. Service was excellent. Ambience was great! read more

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As always, J Alexander's was excellent. The quality of food and service was top notch. We had five people ordering appetizers and entrees and everything was very good. read more

Service was good. Food was a bit salty for me. The place was very nice and clean. They dim the lights at 4pm to one notch above 'off'. We were having a meal when they were dimmed. You'll need the light on your phone to see the menu. Overall, I would try it again and maybe a different app and entree. read more

My first time here, I sat at the bar and was immediately greeted by the bartender, Brittany, and her friendly, professional service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is dark and cozy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and I was given a small bowl of spiced popcorn complimentary with my wine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The other patrons at the bar are friendly and welcoming as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 12/10 experience so far and I haven't been here more than 15 min! Will be back again for dinner! read more

It's always a great time at J.Alexander's. We had a couple of salads and some apps and everything was amazing. I can't wait to tell all my friends about this amazing restaurant! read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Caesar salad, Thai salad, salmon dip, and deviled eggs. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was so happy when this place popped up a few years ago. I used to LOVE J Alexanders but it closed. This is the same restaurant group. It's also a VERY similar menu to Houston's to give you an idea. The location where they are in Uptown Park has been several things so it's been nice to see them last here! My MUST ORDER thing here is the French Dip. Partially because the fries that come with it are so amazing. They are thin and they will cook them extra crispy for you. This is also one of my go-to places for a good Martini. Have tried every one on the menu and they are all VERY good. EVERYTHiNG really is good here. read more

Nice atmosphere! Wonderful food. I had the pan roasted salmon, smashed potatoes and roasted cauliflower! The salmon was perfectly cooked and the roasted cauliflower was to die for! I ate most of it before I got to the salmon and potatoes! The drink and food came out slower than what I'd have liked, but I'll definitely go back again!! read more

Food was solid not super impressed but not necessarily a bad thing. I had the filet mignon medium and it tasted favorable. The Brussels sprouts on the other hand were average at best. What this place does have, though, is excellent service & an outstanding ambiance. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Topo Chico - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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