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    J. Alexander's

    4.1 (169 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Rachel K.

    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.

    Redfish tacos
    Molly F.

    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 and crusted trout couscous
    Mary M.

    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

    Salmon on Alex's salad
    Mike D.

    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..

    Can you hear it moo?
    Amelia M.

    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.

    Steak and fries ($32)
    Bailey B.

    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.

    Side house salad
    Ashley S.

    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.

    Lita G.

    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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    3 years ago

    Cocktails and fish are great. Service is always good. The bread is good too. Salads on point.

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    Service was excellent, our server was so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Food was great!

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    The food is good . Try the deviled eggs. The strip is my favorite steak that they have. The key lime pie is delicious

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    3 years ago

    Food, services and ambiance were good. Great area with a wide variety of wines and deserts.

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    3 years ago

    Salads and steaks are awesome. Has become one of our favorites. Try the tuna appetizer and you will be sold immediately.

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    3 years ago

    Overpriced American food. You pay for the ambiance, not the food. Ordinary cooking with elevated service.

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    3 years ago

    Great place !! Food is Great!! Service is great! Review needs to be 85 Characters... dame it!!

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    3 years ago

    This is one of my favorite restaurants. Salmon dip is no longer on the menu but they sometimes have it if you ask for it. Love it!

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    3 years ago

    Parmesan crusted trout is delicious and cooked just right. Sides of season vegetables awes

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    Great food. Exceptional service. Extensive menu selections that will suit most palates.

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    Had a great dinner with the hubby today. Jazzmine provided excellent recommendations and service.

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    4 years ago

    First and last time, service was terrible and food was disappointing. I do not recommend this restaurant.

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    4 years ago

    Great atmosphere and good food. Our server was a pleasure. My husband had the pork chop and he was blown away

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