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I was there last night for dinner and that place is packed! We got a seat at the bar and perfectly fine with it. I ordered the Avocado bomb this is why I came here for the 2nd time even though it's more than an hour away from me, I was just in the neighborhood, still ordered the same as last time, French dip with Aujus, my favorite, but this time, the Aujus is room temperature and it's hard to eat this sandwich if this not hot so I asked again for a hot or just put it in the microwave, 3 cup of aujus came with the same room temperature, so I finally asked them to just reheat these in the microwave and came perfectly hot, by then the bread is hardened but it's okay, I just ate the meat. Otherwise everything is good with service and the ambiance is nice .
We came after a suggestion from a coworker when he said he tried a different location of J Alexanders. It did not disappoint. The vibe inside was great. The food and the wine were all great. The meat was cooked perfectly and seasoned great. As there aren't a lot of other great restaurants in the area that I know of, I will be back the next time I'm here.
The food was incredible. Lots of flavor and well put together! I'm weird about fish and the redfish was flavored to perfection. Their French fries are my favorite! Shoe string but still tender and crispy on the outside! We took our 20month old daughter for the first time and weren't sure if they had a kids menu but our wonderful server let us know they did and even offered to bring hers out as soon as it was ready so she could start eating! We love this location and will be back!
Parmesan crusted trout is delicious and cooked just right. Sides of season vegetables. The NY steaks are so delicious and juicy cooked just how we wanted. The service is outstanding with the waiter staff we have
Big entre salads ! Nice cocktails and finish with the famously good carrot cake ! My wife's chicken salad would be even better with only half as many corn tortillas strips in it . My Alex's salad with salmon was perfect. Happy hour food n drinks only if seated at the bar 4-6 pm m-F . See pic . Upscale bar environment ! Excellent service. The artichoke app was interesting but not worth repeating..
BLUF: CHECK YOUR MOBILE ORDERS. Raw food. Sour food. I really remember when I first came here and the food was consistently delicious. At one point, I was spending well over $50 at least twice a week at this establishment. As time has passed, I have seen the managers come and go here and while they are kind, and the more recent times, I'm not sure what is going on, but seems like Their job has become more trying. Soy Yen was one of the most kindest, compassionate hostesses. She was one of the reasons that I continued to come back and spend my money here, in addition to the very kind and hard-working managers and waitresses/waiters that I was able to experience. I'm not sure what has specifically happened logistically, but these days, the orders are more inconsistent when doing takeouts. The last couple of times I sat in the restaurant, it was OK, there were some things I had to send back as well, but I will say they were fixed. More recently, I ordered a couple of things and received a completely raw burger that look like it just came off of the cow. My potato was so acidic and bitter, it was sour. I quickly called and management quickly handled and reimbursed me for my burger. I was really honestly not Sure why the entire order could not be reimbursed. This experience came short after I had another order previously and it took 45 minutes for me to receive bread on my to go order. I could go into a rabbit hole with that experience, but I'll leave it there. What I was told was that three hours before closing, the workers had thrown out the remainder of the bread and had to bake fresh bread. The inconsistencies are too often. Not really sure how long it will be before I return, but it's very unfortunate because I truly love this place. Just asking others to ensure that they check their mobile orders before they pick up and takeoff. And for a manager to express that there must've been a mixup and that is why my burger was completely raw, as I'm sure he is very overwhelmed with a full packed house, that was probably not the best solution to the issue.
I kind of hate to leave 2 stars because the food was okay, but...considering everything else, I just don't think I can justify a 3. I arrived for a late lunch last Wednesday. I'd had a long and challenging couple of weeks but felt I'd triumphed; I was in the area, finished with work, and thought why not reward myself with something special? This upscale restaurant is located near enough to the Trash Pandas stadium that you can hear the music/announcements from the spacious parking lot. Wonder if that would be disruptive during an outdoor meal? Idk, I sat inside. The restaurant looks even larger on the inside than the outside. It's pretty, modern, and clean, but perhaps a little generic looking and, I feel, a tiny bit on the casual-side -- at least in comparison to the price point. I'm not usually so critical about this kind of stuff, but...well, I'll get there. The hosts are stationed to your right as you walk in. They weren't super busy but it took them a moment or two to acknowledge me. Once greeted, they suggested I could sit at the bar since I was dining solo, or I could have a booth. I requested a booth and they seemed veryyyy slightly miffed, but took me to one anyway. One thing I noticed while perusing the menu is the restaurant is LOUD. They were maybe at like 15% capacity and it wasn't the quiet, intimate affair I expect of fancier restaurants. Perhaps it feels more romantic/decadent at night with candles lit, but it felt once again pretty generic and informal during the daylight. My waitress was...very lackluster. Not rude, but distinctly curt and didn't seem super interested in ensuring I had a pleasant visit. I had to wait for my meal to be delivered just so I could ask for a straw for my drink. She never once asked if I liked my food, needed anything else, wanted a dessert, etc. Only machine-like delivery of beverage and entree. Worse, I was very thirsty and drained my tea quite quickly; no refill was forthcoming until I'd all but finished my meal, despite her making eye contact with me at least twice. Again, I swear I'm usually not a jerk or even very particular about lackluster service; I understand the industry is difficult and unforgiving and I try to be as patient and generous as I can. But...this price point really feels like more attention should be warranted. One big complaint for me is that there's no lunch menu here; all full-dinner prices all the time. Still, I was determined to get the complete experience because I didn't know if I'd come back or not, so I ordered the steak and fries with a sweet tea to drink. I enjoyed my tea except for my inability to get a timely refill. My food arrived quickly and was clearly cooked fresh. The steak was slightly closer to a medium-well than the medium I ordered, which I honestly thought was pretty funny given their dogged insistence that they won't cook well-done steaks. The fries were crispy and plentiful. The steak was tender enough but not remarkably so; the most notable thing about it was that it was quite salty -- probably from the maitre d butter they used to finish it. Again -- it was not intolerably salty -- but paired with the fries, it only further increased my need for more tea. Overall, I'd say the food was good. I enjoyed it. But it was maybe only 15% better than a good Outback steak experience, at far more than double the price. My meal -- entree and non-alcoholic beverage only + 18% tip -- was only just shy of $50. For lunch. For one person. Again, there was nothing overtly bad about my experience. But if I'm really going to pay ~$50 for a meal (at lunch!!), it really, really needs to WOW on all fronts. And I can't say that J. Alexander's did. It's unlikely I'll find my way back here again, given the infrequency at which I do ~fancy~, but perhaps others will have a more positive experience than me.
We went here for my birthday dinner. This was my first time at this restaurant chain. One note: for some dumb reason they do not allow any kind of balloons in the restaurant. My husband had gotten a balloon centerpiece for my birthday and they confiscated it. They did accommodate him dropping off a cake ahead of time and brought it out after we were done eating. The food was excellent. I got the deviled eggs and steak braze special. The proportions were huge. I had a side salad that was large enough to be an entree. My friends ordered the queso appetizer and it was fantastic! Everyone's food was great. I would definitely come back, but disappointing about the balloons.
Gotta say, I rarely order a full steak when eating out, I enjoy them occasionally but only because I don't like making them at home. Still, this place left me underwhelmed. I joined a friend for her birthday dinner, and had a great time with friends, service was good, and the menu had a decent selection to choose from. We were happy to try this place for the first time, and I think everyone really loved their food, and mine was fine but that's about it. The place looks nice, and it's very dark, but it didn't really feel as upscale as others have mentioned. It's a lovely place, but not uppity enough to call it upscale, but it's Huntsville, nothing here is truly upscale. I ordered the steak Maui, which is a marinated ribeye, cooked medium rare. It had a decent flavor in the marinade, but it was a bit chewy, and even had a big chunk of cartilage not noticeable because of the sauce initially. I have had ribeye before, so even as not a steak person, I am familiar with this cut. The "smashed" (mashed) potatoes were good but average. The food was alright, but for $44 for the entree alone I wouldn't return. The non steak options sounded great but being a steakhouse I felt I had to try the steak, and it didn't wow me.
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11 months ago
We went last night with our friends and it was so much better than our first experience. We ordered the special of the week which was the Tuscan steak...SO DELICIOUS. Well seasoned and cooked perfectly. My husband had the pork chop & the seasonal corn. The seasonal corn was absolutely delicious. I wish I would've ordered it after tasting it. Our friends had filets and they said that both were cooked great! We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was great, I believe our server was Sadie. Sadie told us about the Oregon wine and it was so fabulous we ended up ordering a bottle. Just such a fun night with friends!!! We got dessert just to extend the evening. read more
2 years ago
I'd been told by many locals to visit here and it was unfortunate as I was unimpressed. The service at the bar was not great. My red wine was good and my partners old fashioned was good but the service could have been better. Once we were seated at our table, it took a good 10-15 minutes for our server to take notice we were there and then seemed annoyed the remainder of our dining experience. Overall, the drinks and food were good, it was the service that wasn't up to par. Other than the hostesses, everyone seemed unhappy to be at work that evening. read more
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Prompt & friendly service, delicious food! Highly recommend the Maui ribeye. The filet was delicious as well. read more
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I have found the place to get a ribeye. Maui Ribeye had a hint of sweetness which I like, cooked a perfect medium. Buttery and just a great steak. I previously reviewed the filet here which was okay, but like some places you go to for one thing, this is it. Will absolutely get this again. Service was really just okay. Really enjoy the atmosphere and bar area here, definitely will come back for date night. read more
We visited for a working lunch, this was also my first visit. I must say I was very impressed with this place. The service, the atmosphere, the food, all were amazing. I highly recommend going if you have never been. We had a couple orders of the deviled eggs and queso dip. They were both great. I chose the steak tacos and they were amazing too. They have a bit of spicy kick to them, I don't remember what it that's is in them, but I like it! Everyone in our party was very pleased with what they had. Will definitely be visiting again! read more
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4 years ago
We are a huge fan of J Alexander's! We were so excited to try the one right down the road from us. Excellent service as always. Food was fresh and quickly prepared. We were a little disappointed they didn't have there iconic rattle snake pasta since they are a new restaurant. But looking forward to trying again in the future! Great eat if you are in the area looking for a nice dinner or just dessert they are amazing! read more
4 years ago
I was pleasantly surprised to see J. Alexander in Madison. My sister and dined here on Friday night. The atmosphere was nice, the service was good and the food was tasty. We tried several of the specials including the salmon dip (AWESOME!), Pomegranate Martini (delicious) and the swordfish (large portion and tasty). We also had the trout And deviled eggs. Everything was good and our waitress Lindsey made the dining experience unforgettable. Parking...very convenient read more
2 years ago
Made Reservations - table was ready when we arrived. Food came out super quick & tasted great! Very clean environment. read more
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4 years ago
The environment is upscale casual. The menu is not overwhelming and has just enough options for all diners. Our waiter, Kevin, was very knowledgable regarding the menu. It is a great comfort knowing that our waiter has tried majority of the foods being offered. The daily specials were offered by a print out menu with detail ingredients. The emerald coast shrimp appetizer we ordered was on point. The shrimp came out perfectly fried (not over cooked) and the two sauces that accompanied the shrimp was delicious. The shrimp portion served on the appetizer was a generous portion. I ordered the fish tacos off the daily menu. My husband ordered the steak burger. All good was amazing. This is a nice gem in Madison. We will back soon. read more
3 years ago
We had a wonderful meal here! We started with the Mexican Con Queso and it was delicious! We both got salads and the come on a nice chilled plate. My steak was cooked at a perfect medium and the salmon had a wonderful taste! We definitely will be back soon! read more
4 years ago
First time at this location and apparently it is newly opened. The staff were very accommodating and on point. An all out effort in making sure that this visit was pleasant and memorable. My all time favorite is the pork chop dinner, which I ordered, and I was no way in the least disappointed . At our table we had the quest dip, A Cypress salad and a NY strip all were delicious.. on the list for another visit. We all had food to take home.. read more
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John R and I celebrated our Anniversay last night at J. Alexander's in Madison. I made our reservation through Resy and they asked if there was a special occasion so I told them it was our Anniversary. They brought us a sweet Anniversary card to the table. As appetizers, we had the Deviled Eggs and House Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing. I had the Ahi Tuna with Beefsteak Tomatoes with olive oil and basil, and Smashed Potatoes. John had the Bleu Cheese Filet with a Loaded Baked Potato and the Lemon Reggiano Broccoli. Everything was cooked perfectly and delicious! Our server, Chris, was fantastic and the atmosphere was perfect for a date night. We will definitely visit again! #HeatherEats #TownMadison read more
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Great service! Food was a little cold but tasty once it was re-prepared. Ambiance was very calming and nice. read more
3 years ago
First time here. Started out great but once we got our food we never saw our waiter again. When the runner brought my daughters food he plopped the plate on the table and the stack for fries fell everywhere (not on the plate). He said oops and walked away. Food was okay. It wasn't great. Drinks were meh. Waiter described the wrong drink and when we got it he didn't fix it. Never refilled our water. It was Mothers Day and surprised they didn't have a true Mothers Day Brunch. Not sure if we will back. Just disappointed with dining as a whole in Huntsville. Seems to be a common theme.... read more
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The food was good besides the raw meat my man had ! Raw meat when he asked for well done but then the manager Took care of him ! Great costumer service! He's much happier! My fish was great read more
4 years ago
It was a great dinner time, we got a Birthday card for my mom's Birthday from the team. Food was amazing, drinks amazing. Outstanding service ! Definitely going again read more
4 years ago
Love this place!! Bartenders are top tier, Frankie, Collin, & Jaycie always make us feel so welcome and special. The bar is beautiful and the restaurant is always clean. Recommendations: espresso martini, raspberry lemon drop martini, can't go wrong with the filet mignon or prime rib, ahi tuna filet is amazing, and you MUST try the carrot cake with french press coffee. Always impressed, worth the price. read more
3 years ago
Very helpful and friendly servers, did not wait long on food and my steak was cooked exactly how I like it. Try the filet! Great environment! read more
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380 Town Madison Blvd
Madison, AL 35758
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