Yet another 5 star experience at J Alexander's. This is one place that is so consistently great. The drinks are always spot on and delicious and same with the food. We came for a little happy hour after work recently and I got my favorite drink - espresso martini. Of course. And I will always mention the nice little carafe you get with the rest of the shaker. Basically two martinis every time. Everyone else basically had some wine, which was also great. And of course the service was wonderful per usual. The staff is always warm and fun. I hope to keep coming here for many years to come. read more

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

I've been going to J. Alexander's in different parts of the country since the early 2000's. I used to always enjoy it. Recent years I have not gone as much; a few visits (not to this location but in other states) were not quite what I remembered. Nonetheless, we were in town for the night, and this location was within walking distance from our hotel. We arrived slightly before our reservation and were seated quickly. Our server came to the table and was very polite, took our drink order, and quickly returned. My wife had a glass of red wine (I can't remember which), and for me a Vodka martini with olives. My drink was good and exactly what I needed after a long day of travel. For appetizers, we ordered the Avocado Bomb, ahi tuna, crab salad, crispy wontons, and the fire-grilled artichokes with rémoulade. The artichokes were just okay, and honestly I'm not sure how much was the restaurants fault or the fact that artichokes are a pain to eat and theirs nothing to them but chewy leaves (the rémoulade was good though!). The Avocado Bomb was very good, although one critique was that, while, yes, it was crab salad at the bottom, the crab was nearly shredded, but overall a good dish! I opted for Prime Rib (as rare as they could get it to me), with au jus and smashed potatoes. My wife decided on the Carolina Crab Cakes, jumbo lump crab, chili mayonnaise, mustard sauce, French fries, and Southern coleslaw. I also opted for a side of horseradish sauce per our server's recommendation. I will say that I've ordered prime rib before in similar chain restaurants (some of them chain steakhouses), and without fail they come out nearly well done. The excuse is always because "it's precooked and it is cooked to a certain temp...blah, blah, blah". Yet, I ordered it here, and it was cooked exactly as I wanted it. Now, I won't claim it was a great cut of beef, but it was good and did the trick. The potatoes were good as well. The horseradish sauce, though, had far too much mayo in it and tasted like it. But still a dish I would order again! My wifes crab cakes were very good as well, a great amount of lump crab meat without the filler you see so often. The coleslaw was typical coleslaw, tasteless and pointless when you have a dish at market price. But the fries were good! Overall, we had a good experience; the service and food were very good. If in the area again, we would certainly return, and this may have me visit other J. Alexander's during my travels elsewhere. read more

J. Alexander's - Slow Roasted Prime Rib* Aged Midwestern beef, au jus, smashed potatoes - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I ordered pick up from here, specifically because it qualifies for resy credit, and was super impressed. The veggie burger was so unique, it comes with a soy glaze sauce that was delicious. A little salty, a little sweet, and I didn't miss the usual ketchup one bit. I got a side of broccoli with it which was quite good too. It had Parmesan and lemon. Would definitely get this again! The servers were efficient and friendly. I will say the parking here is a bit brutal. You can get valet, otherwise you're going to be walking a while to get to the restaurant, which isn't ideal for pick up orders. read more

I will go ahead and say it this restaurant (not the chain itself but this particular restaurant) has the absolute best Mac and Cheese as well as the best dirty martini!!! Seriously I dream about both when I am not there!!! The crab cakes and filet are also top tier!!! read more

J. Alexander's - FILET MIGNON WITH BEARNAISE and a side of mac and cheese - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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What I Ordered: - Coke: When ordering a burger, a Coke just seems natural. Plus, it was ordered while I was on a work trip so I couldn't order a martini at lunch. - Old Fashioned Cheese Burger: This was absolutely delicious and loved they will cook to desired temperature. The fries were perfect and overall one of the best burgers I've had in a long time! - Cheesecake (To go): The fresh whipped cream and blueberry compote on the side was phenomenal! I took it to go to enjoy in the hotel room later that evening, and was amazed at how delicious it was. It was so good that when I saw a J. Alexander's in Arizona, I made a visit though they didn't have on the menu. PLEASE add the cheesecake as a regular menu item! This would make J. Alexander's the perfect restaurant for me. As a foodie, this is one of the highest remarks. The restaurants are beautiful inside, and the service at both locations has been friendly. If I could get the perfect burger + cheesecake, then I'm sure I would shout from the rooftops for everyone to visit a J. Alexander's near them! read more

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This was the perfect spot for a nightcap with friends after dinner! We ordered the creamy espresso martinis, made with Baileys, and they were absolutely delicious--smooth, rich, and one of the best espresso martinis I've had. Another huge plus is that they're open later than most places in Jacksonville's Town Center. While many nearby restaurants close around 8 p.m., this spot stays open until about 10 p.m., making it a great place to unwind and enjoy a cocktail after dinner. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great atmosphere and fantastic drinks! read more

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

Pretty solid spot and a while they are a bit pricey, they do have some cheaper menu options. I was a big fan of the steak burger. The patty was so tender and flavorful. But I do wish it came with more toppings like lettuce and tomato. We also got the cajun seafood pasta since it looks like that's a popular pick. I really liked the sauce. And they give a good amount of shrimp. But I found myself wanting the pasta to be a little overcooked. But take that with a grain of salt because we ordered takeout. It's probably better if you dine in and eat it right when it's ready. read more

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It's been a while since coming to the Town Center so I decided to make a day of it. I had a 4pm appointment at the Apple Store so I arrived at 1.30 and decided to park at Target and browse stores as I walked (got steps in too!) I knew I wanted to eat at the restaurant on the corner from the Apple Store so I timed my arrival for an hour earlier. How could I forget it's called J. Alexander's. Since it's fairly early they sat me quickly and I ordered the J salad with blackened salmon. It was huge and the salmon was juicy delicious! My waitress recommended I get it blackened, she was on point. My waitress was awesome! She recommended drinks and when she saw I couldn't decide she said she'd bring a water while I looked it over. When she turned she asked if I wanted sangria's, it wasn't in the menu but it was just what I wanted. They play background music while you dine, not too loud and it's jazzy. The bar has a big screen tv to watch the game if that's your thing. Now I remember why I wanted to come back here! Thanks to Beatrice it was perfect. read more

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Victoria provided excellent and friendly service. She was a delight and a huge plus for the restaurant. It's a nice, comfortable atmosphere. Not too tight not too loose. I had the prime rib and was able to get an end cut. It was delicious and the horseradish was very good. All in all I'd say it's a winner. Bring your wallet, but it won't bust it. read more

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Great date night spot, or a nice place to go for a girls night! Always get the carrot cake so keep room for the end!! The tuna stack is a must and their mash potato's are the yummiest! read more

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Two of my friends and I share September birthdays within a week and a half of each other. We started a tradition a few years ago of meeting up in September to celebrate. We decided to check out J. Alexander's as this was my first time. I made reservations and we were seated promptly upon arrival at 5:00 PM on Saturday. Our server Noel came by to check on us pretty quickly and gave us amazing service throughout our visit. We started with the onion rings. They were hot, crispy and delicious! Some of the best I've ever tasted. And I loved the dipping sauce. For dinner I ordered the steak (medium) n' fries but substituted fries for mac and cheese. The steak was cooked perfectly and the mac and cheese was unlike any I've ever tasted and I loved it! I could tell it had onions but unsure of the other ingredients. We were on the fence about dessert but we decided to order the chocolate lava cake. Our server Noel was so sweet she also brought us a slice of carrot cake which listed on the check was free marked as birthday;) The chocolate lava cake was rich and smooth and paired nicely with the vanilla ice cream. I normally do not eat carrot cake but after having one bite I went back for seconds, thirds and probably fourths;))) I look forward to my next visit when I can explore more of the menu. Thank you for making our birthday celebration special! read more

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Went with family in the area for a birthday dinner. Sadly, I did not take pictures before digging in, so please excuse the one lonely picture. Started with the onion rings which were very crispy with a panko type coating. They were enough for 6 people as an appetizer. I had a house salad which was very large, and pretty good. 3 in our party had the prime rib. All said it was excellent. The horseradish sauce could have had more heat. I had the filet which was exceptional. Cooked perfectly. It came with a really large loaded potato which I didn't make it through. It was very good as well. We had no room for dessert. Service was on point and exceptionally friendly. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. I didn't get to see much of the restaurant as we were seated in a rounded corner booth but what I did see was very nice with good atmosphere. Definitely would go again especially to celebrate a special day. read more

J. Alexander's - FILET MIGNON WITH BEARNAISE - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Prices have doubled over the last 10 years, but the service has cratered by half. J. Alexander's is famous for its seamless teamwork service model and high-end hospitality, but the Jacksonville location misses the mark. The word "teamwork" doesn't seem to exist. No app plates Zero beverage refills No remarking of silverware No table crumbing Complete absence of silent service When you charge premium prices, guests expect a premium product AND premium standard of service. It's sad because the food is still relatively good, but the service is highly lacking. That being said If you want to see what this restaurant is actually supposed to be, visit the Franklin, Tennessee location--the contrast is night and day. read more

Great experience all around, couldn't have been happier! Mac-n-cheese is on point and steak was cook perfect!

Night out with friends. Our waitress, Alexandra was fantastic as was the food. Started with pear Old Fashioned which was a tasty change from the classic. Apps were calamari and artichokes. Entrees were ahi tuna salad and crispy fish tacos. Restaurant was crowded but noise level was low. Can't wait to return read more

J. Alexander's - Ahi tuna salad - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Went for lunch during the weekday and sat at the bar. Overall good service, food, and atmosphere. Would definitely come back to this location again read more

J. Alexander's - CYPRESS SALAD and fries - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Best prime rib in the city. Old steakhouse charm. Very elegant. Very attentive wait staff. I Used to go the one in Dayton, Ohio all the time. Love this restaurant chain. It's top notch. read more

I'm a little surprised by how the ambience is for the price and for an upscale place. I was expecting more like Capital Grille but I feel I'm on a Carnival Cruise or eating at Cheesecake Factory. Cocktails - I ordered French 75 and the drink was warm. They ran out of martini glasses so it was in a regular glass. Food - crab cake dip was good. Wish they gave more bread because bread to dip ratio was a little off. read more

J. Alexander's - Crab dip - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Went for lunch the other day and it was really good. Our waiter was friendly and although I had to ask for a few things, he was very good at following up. My husband got the burger and said it was good. I got the crispy chicken sandwich. It was actually excellent. Very fresh, nice and hot and had a good flavor. Came with fries which are super thin, like shoestring fries. I really enjoyed them. The ambiance is modern and chic. Will definitely return. read more

J. Alexander's - Crispy chicken sandwich-very good. - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I wanted to take my wife and daughter to a nice New Year's Eve dinner. I had heard great things about this restaurant so made a reservation. We arrived and were greeted promptly. After a very short wait, we were seated a little earlier than our reservation time. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. She provided excellent service snd was there when we needed anything. She took our drink and appetizer orders promptly upon seating, and gave us the perfect amount of time to enjoy those before asking to take our dinner orders. My wife ordered the filet and crab cake, and my daughter ordered the steak and fries. They both were very satisfied with their orders. From taste, to preparation and portion size, they both enjoyed their dinners immensely. I ordered the Steak Maui (marinated ribeye and mashed potatoes), and this is where the experience took a negative turn. The steak I was given was a NY strip. It was so obvious, that even our waitress immediately noticed and agreed. She offered to have the order corrected, but I didn't want to go through the wait again. I politely declined and just asked to have it removed from my bill. She was very apologetic, but this was not her fault. She cleared it from the table and the girls finished their dinners. The manager comes to the table and apologizes. She generously gave me a gift certificate for another meal, for which I was very appreciative. However, there was no apology for their mistake. The apology was "for the meal not meeting MY expectations". My expectations? Shouldn't their expectations be that they deliver a product according to their menu? It's not like I complained about seasoning or cooking technique. I sent it back because I ordered a ribeye and got a strip steak. How does a restaurant/kitchen at their price point try to pass off a strip steak as a ribeye? Does the kitchen not know the difference? Do they not know their own menu? Mistakes happen. But to pass this off as an issue with my expectations was very condescending. Semantics? I don't think so. It came across as careful wording to make it clear that the problem didn't lie in their kitchen. The manager took a mix up that would have not been a problem with a sincere apology, and flipped the script unnecessarily. It's a shame because the food my family received was great, and our waitress was great as well. read more

J. Alexander's - Interior - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Haven't been here in a while and glad I came back. Made reservations and was taken directly to seat and we arrive early. The waitress was very pleasant and her service was top notch. Didn't have to wait long for refills or for any extra items requested. The food was really good, in my opinion. The alcohol beverages were good I would've picked the regular lemon drop over the raspberry just my preference. The amaretto sour was really great wish it had the maraschino cherries and not the basic bright red cherries. The ribs were a little tough for my liking so I wouldn't order that again. The pasta was a special for the night. The shrimp and scallops were plentiful for the portion given it was very flavorful with a hint of spice. Noddles could've been boiled a little longer but would definitely order again. The crab cakes 10/10. The crabs was seasoned with love fresh and meaty no artificial meat btw. Loaded mash and broccoli with cheese was delicious as well. Most places are stingy with toppings that wasn't my experience. I'll be back sooner than later. Glad I came in. read more

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This is one of favorite places to eat, it does not let me down or disappoint, ever. -I've been probably 20+ times the food is always good , great menu variety& the service is excellent read more

We had been to this chain many times in Boca Raton but never to the Jacksonville location until tonight. We had a six thirty reservation and were seated pretty close to that time. The restaurant was pretty full at that time on a Friday night. The menu has plenty of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees. They also had a few specials. We ordered pretty quickly but the food took a pretty long time to arrive. I had the French dip sandwich with shoestring fries. The fries were plentiful and tasty. The sandwich was a little cool in temperature. My husband had the swordfish special. It came with couscous and butternut squash. He loved his meal. My mother in law had the prime rib and also loved her meal. The ambiance is nice. read more

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This is my goto place. I'm there at least once a week but I was so disappointed! I ordered the trout with lemon miso sauce and lump crab. It came out with no sauce and 1 small piece of crab. The waiter took it back and they added sauce and 4 tiny pieces of crab. Don't bother with this special because there was nothing special about it. read more

J. Alexander's - Trout with lemon miso sauce and lump crab. - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

We walked in with a reservation, and were seated right away. The waitress was great and took our orders. They brought out our appetizers. We had the special smoked salmon dip and Tuna stack. Both were good. The salmon was very flavorful. The Tuna had a strong flavor but was still good. I ordered the Maui steak. The marinade was so good! Although my steak was medium instead of medium rare it was okay. Tim had to send his back as it was more like medium well. The best was medium. We also got dessert and they brought mine out with a candle and wished me a happy birthday. They forgot the other order for our friend. read more

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I don't like to give 5 stars to a chain, but I love this place. The food is consistently good. The onion rings were to die for. The club and burger were amazing (I will say the sauce on the steakhouse burger wasn't my favorite). Also the raspberry lemon drop martini.... 5 stars by itself read more

We went for our wedding anniversary lunch while our kids were in school. The food was absolutely delicious, the staff was friendly and the wait was not long at all. For being located within the town center, the place felt very upscale and perfect for such an occasion. The drinks were delicious as well. I had the seafood pasta and my husband ordered the prime rib with mashed potatoes. The portions were large and very filling. I really liked that they had little hook on the side of the booth for ladies purses and our to go bags. Unfortunately I only took pictures of my husband holding our baby at the table . But trust and believe when I say we will definitely be going back. read more

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

Lunch here in a Sunday ! I had the smash burger it was perfect. The fries were delicious too. My husband had the chicken sandwich, also amazing. read more

J. Alexander's - Kitchen - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

One of my favorite restaurants. Never fails me. I love the salmon dip, their Alfredo pasta, the crab dip. Ohhh the Hawaiian steak. Yum yum yum read more

Visited J. Alexander with family and the food was amazing. Stars of the show were the Bayou Cajun Pasta and the Colossal Onion Rings. An honorable mention for the Key Lime Pie. The waiter was extremely patient and the food was made with so much flavor and attention. The environment was very quiet and seating was never an issue. We will definitely be back. read more

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We stopped by for dinner while in the Town Center area - it's always a great opportunity for shopping and a good meal. We were seated quickly, and were provided drinks quickly by Alexis S. She was competent and enthusiastic throughout our experience. I had the swordfish special which was excellent, with a crab sauce and some butternut squash. Pricing averaged about $55 per person all in, including soft drinks, tip and tax - certainly a reasonable value for a wonderful meal, excellent service and an ideal location. Reservations were easy to make online, and I'd highly recommend reservations since they do get busy especially on weekends. read more

I have seen J Alexander's around the country. When looking for a nice place to take my wife got her birthday I thought this was a great opportunity. The server came to take our drink order. She returned with the drinks and began to leave again. We had to stop her to order appetizers. I wanted to order the tuna tower before I even got there. When this came out it was 4 out 5 inches of avocado and other veggies, topped with about 1/4 inch of tuna. The tuna was very strong. Definitely not fresh. The menu says they cannot guarantee a steak ordered medium well or more. My wife and I both ordered medium rare. Her's came out medium and she ate it. Mine was medium well and I sent it back. The manager brought another one, apologized and asked me to cut into it. When I did and found it not to my liking, he asked me to cut it more towers the center. I understood this was the steak in would be eating. This one was on the high end of medium. He said he was going take my steak off the bill but that did not change the quality. I ate less than half of the steak. On top of it being overcooked there was a glaze on it. It burned on the steak like bad BBQ sauce. The mashed potatoes were very good. I had key lime pie for dessert and my wife had chocolate cake. These were both delicious. The service was not what one would expect at a high end restaurant like this. There are some really good upscale steak places in Jacksonville. This one misses the mark as a whole. read more

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I love J Alexander. The food , hospitality, ambiance The mash potatoes mound is delicious. I also love their Crab Cakes

Loved hanging out with my friends here. We ate on the patio where the window was open letting in a nice breeze. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. We didn't order anything too crazy but everyone enjoyed their meals. Will hopefully be going back for date night. read more

J. Alexander's - Cilantro shrimp and rice - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Lots of places in the area to have for dinner, but J Alexander's had plenty of seating at the bar. The bartenders were friendly. Food came out hot and quick though my steak was overcooked. It was kind of slow for a Wednesday night... the place is always consistent with food and friendly service. read more

J. Alexander's - Bar Area - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Came here to celebrate my birthday as I was finding a restaurant that is "fine dining" or "causal dining" as well also affordable for my guest as well. The reservation was place a couple days before my birthday and upon arrival table wasn't set as well need half of the party to be there to be able to go to the table. The lightning of the place is great intimate. Our server was great as well helpful. The food on the other hand for me was mediocre for me. We started off with The chef daily soup which was okay nothing special really. Just a creamy version of a chicken noodle soup. Tuna and chip ( not sure if that's the name ) - wasn't a big fan of it honestly but my guests enjoyed it And then for the main course I had the steak and fries but I substituted the fries for coleslaws which the coleslaw was pretty decent just wish it wasn't so dry. As for the steak was cook well but didn't had any flavor. My guests enjoyed their meal which I'm grateful for. Overall the experience was great, I'll definitely try it again but avoid the steak for sure. read more

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Service- 10/10, already had a full glass, always had someone coming by our table, no complaints. Food- 10/10, Crab cakes were AMAZING and full of crab meat. Asked to sub mac n cheese for the fries and was not disappointed. Hubby said burger was cooked perfect. Ambience- 10/10, we sat on their covered patio. Perfect amount of light and sound. Was sat right away at 530pm on a Saturday. May consider reservation if wanting to eat inside! read more

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Was in the area and really wanted a great steak that I knew was packed with flavor. So I had to stop here for dinner, I wanted to do take out since I was just so exhausted. The food was just as great when I ordered take out, I was Abel to order the filet mignon butterfly with a side j Alexander side which is my absolute favorite fav this side salad is 6 buck up charge but well worth it. I was Abel to order the chocolate Bundt cake, which came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was just okay in my opinion. My total came to 70 bucks. The only thing that wasn't so great was the location wasn't convenient while it's raining. There are two sides for valet however I could not find curb side parking. There was a sign out there that said carry out parking however it was very far walk due to the rain. when ordering take out just be mindful it is legit take out I don't believe they have curb side but I might have missed it. read more

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This was my first time dining at J Alexander's & it definitely won't be my last. Every aspect of the meal was great- ambiance, service, and of course the food. I literally said 'Mmm' as I took the first bite of my Palermo Chicken. Every bit of the dish was on point! read more

J. Alexander's - Palermo Chicken | pan fried w/ goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, beurre blanc, couscous, & broccoli - New American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Easy parking in the town center parking lot. We went during peak hours and the passing spot was 2 minute walk away. We had no reservations and had a 5 minute wait to be seated in booths facing the bar which was reasonable. The ambience was pleasant with some background noise from all the patrons' chatter. We ordered the grilled artichokes which was fantastic. We tried the crab cakes which were fresh and delicious. The baby back ribs with Mac and cheese and coleslaw was enjoyable too. They had a wide variety of adult beverages so I selected a mojito which was well made read more

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