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    J. Alexander's Restaurant

    4.0 (487 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    MR. JACK'S CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS
    Brittany D.

    I came here on a weekday evening, and it was pretty busy. The service was great the whole night, and we ordered some appetizers for the table. They were pretty good. I really enjoyed the fries' crispiness and the shrimp's flavor. The chicken was like typical chicken tenders, nothing special but still tasty. I got the yuzu mule, which was really good, nice and sweet so I couldn't taste much of the alcohol. For my entree, I wanted to try the prime rib, and I requested medium rare. It was definitely cooked to medium rare, and maybe even a little close to rare, but I didn't mind. The flavor was good, and the creamy potatoes on the side complemented it perfectly.

    ASIAN AHI TUNA SALAD
    Kyle S.

    If you are looking for a proper upscale restaurant, perfect for a business discussion or looking for a dress-up date night spot, this would be a good choice. The food was fantastic and our server was very informative. We shared the Artichokes and they were really good, just be aware you'll likely get your fingers dirty. The Ahi Tuna Salad was light and tastes very fresh. I got the Thai Bbq-Glazed Salmon and it was amazing. I was told it's not something that always on the menu but can always be ordered, if you request the salmon with bang-bang sauce. It was served with a side of their signature chilled orzo and wild rice salad, which I loved.

    Trout Almondine
    Candice S.

    Our meal was absolutely fantastic. This was hands down the best Trout I have ever had. I love trout, but I don't find it offered in restaurants often. My fiancé was craving a steak, so when I saw J.Alexander's had a Trout Almondine on the menu, we had to go. Our drinks took a while to come out, but it was a weekend dinner and the place was pretty packed. Our server was kind and apologetic. The drinks were a little strong so for the second round we switched to beers. My fiancé ordered the Prime Rib. It doesn't list it on the menu but it comes in a variety of sizes, all the way up to 32oz! He ordered the 20 and was very happy with how it came out. I was so happy with every part of my entree. The trout, broccoli, and couscous were all perfect. The portion sizes were huge, so we probably didn't need the Caesar salads to start. This was only our second time coming here, but we will definitely be back soon.

    Special of Grouper with a jalapeño sauce.  It was the perfect pairing!
    Shane G.

    First, I had a special of Grouper with a jalapeño sauce on top, and it was fantastic. This was one of my best main courses I've had in some time. The reason for the 2 stars was the service. We ordered cocktails initially, and it took so long to receive those that we ordered entrees before our drinks came. Any time we need a refill or anything we had to flag down our waiter. Not once did he stop by and ask "how is everything, or can I get you anything," This is the worst service I've ever had her by far.

    Carrot Cake
    Monte' J.

    Came out to celebrate. Haven't been here in over a decade. It was a super cold day. We had reservations. We received it pretty quickly. It was a super busy night. The staff was amazing. We had the Emerald Coast shrimp as an appetizer. The breading had a nice flavor into it really good texture, and crunch. 4/5 I had the steak burger, which I will give a three out of five. The burger itself was tender, but lacked flavor. The sauce that was used beneath the patty was a little too sweet for my liking, and also made the bottom bun soggy. The fries themselves were too crispy, almost like potato chips, less like string fries, with a nice crisp softness to the inside. 3/5 The trout, on the other hand, was a five out of five; it was full of flavor. The broccoli was nice, and tender & the couscous was amazing 5/5 The carrot cake was a four out of five, super hot when it came to the table, nice and sweet, full of flavor very good portion size. 4/5 The spice pear was definitely spicy, but had a strong pour, very generous, and a good flavor to it. Overall, I would give the visit a four out of five 4/5 If you haven't been or haven't been in a long time, like us, I highly recommend you come back. I will be back to get the trout for myself.

    Allison D.

    We came here for my birthday dinner. We had a small wait on a Saturday night with a reservation - no big deal. We had a friendly server. We both enjoyed our food. I was not overly impressed or blown away, especially for the price point. I would come back here, but it would have to be for a special occasion and I would get something different.

    Prime Rib with Smashed Potatoes
    Jirah O.

    Went to J. Alexander's for the first time. Service was good, but food and ambiance are a bit old-fashioned for my taste. Calamari was the best of what we got -- fried to perfection and tender, not gummy. Prime rib cooked perfectly but a bit bland for our taste. The au jus usually saves the prime rib but that was bland too. Smashed potatoes was a good side, but again lacks good flavor. Steak and fries were okay -- nothing to write home about. The business might be targeted for a much older audience which I cannot fault for the ambiance. 3/5 stars

    Filet
    Steven F.

    To celebrate our anniversary, we booked a reservation at J. Alexander's. It was for a Tuesday night. We walked in and the place was packed, we were surprised. We waited a few minutes and got seated. I was a little surprised that they do not bring any bread for the table. For an upscale restaurant I would expect more. Our waiter was okay. We had to search for him a couple of times. He either was covering a lot of tables or was not into it. Again, being our anniversary, we were expecting an upscale experience. One of us got the Maui steak and the other the filet. Both of us got baked potatoes. The steaks were delicious. Definitely 5 stars, however the experience was disappointing. The potatoes come with sour cream, butter, cheese and bacon. We do not like sour cream, so we asked for the fixings on the side. They were brought over in little bowls. Okay, however, one of the bowls was a combination of dabs of sour cream and butter in the same bowl, this was not going to work. Once we tracked down our waiter, we were able to get some more butter. As I mentioned it was our anniversary. Let's just say it has been many decades. So, we were assuming we would be getting something in that honor. Well, the bill came and nothing. We decided to ask for the manager. He came over and we asked why they asked us, when we made the reservation, if we were celebrating anything and yet they did not nothing to recognize it. He wrote it off by saying sometimes things happen. He almost seemed bothered that we were taking up his time with this. At the point he did offer us a desert, but we had enough and said goodbye. As I said the food was great, however the atmosphere and the experience were less than desirable, especially for celebrating an event.

    French Dip Sandwich with creamy horseradish, Au Jus, Beets with Goat cheese, Arnold Palmer NA beverage
    Graham L.

    Food, superb and delicious. Service, professional and friendly without being overbearing. Ambience- a very dark steakhouse , with enough light to see the menu, and an oasis when it's a scorching 100 F outside. Had a craving for a great french dip sandwich, ended up here, Between the soft bun, a bit of horseradish sauce, very thinly sliced prime rib peaces, and a perfect au jus bowl my jowels, taste buds and teeth had a party!!! The shoestring fries were really tasty too with either the small bowl of ketchup, or dipped in the au jus. Over all the maybe 20 years of going here sparingly (cost), I've NEVER been disappointed!

    Spinach queso and chips with pico appetizer, yum!
    Guy D.

    We received two gift cards for this gem of a steakhouse and were finally able to use them last week. As first timers, we were impressed by the interior with massive beams and high ceilings. The restaurant is massive and was packed as it seems it always is! Make sure you make a reservation a few days in advance or a week for a prime time weekend slot. Everything on the menu looked great, but we had to try the Spinach and queso dip with chips. Add a red Sangria and a Mojito to the mix and boom, solid! We opted for the Prime rib dinner (their most famous dish) Medium Rare with smashed potatoes and Center cut Filet Mignon with a loaded baked potato. We also added the house salads with Honey Mustard. Everything was perfect! The food was brought out at perfect intervals after we would finish the previous, and any finished plates or glasses were removed from the table within seconds. Neither of us have ever had a steak melt in our mouths like these! I believe the dry age them, but the tenderness was unlike anything we had ever seen! It is not cheap, but you get what you pay for and we will be moving this into our regular rotation going forward. Thank you!!

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    Redrock Canyon Grill

    3.9(348 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    We came here for a casual dinner this week and were very happy with the service. The waitresses…read morekindly catered to seating us somewhere quiet, as my grandma has hard hearing and she was understanding about our preferences. We were seated instantly! The atmosphere in here is made rich by its dim lighting and slightly upscale dress code (not enforced, just naturally adapted by customer base). While it is a little loud, atleast you know it is popular for a reason. It's got the atmosphere and menu to definitely make a great anniversary, date night, or family reunion. Or like us, a special night out with family. The waitresses was happy to explain the drink menu and offered me a taste of the drafts. I ordered the fish sandwich fried and it was delicious! You can tell they make the ingredients from scratch here based on the full flavors and freshness. My mom got the enchiladas, she wished there had been more cheese. My grandma got the shrimp scampi, she wished for a little less lemon. I did try it and it is very strong in flavors of lemon and olive oil, so if that is your speed, try it for sure. I hadn't been here for some years, but this time definitely changed my mind. I will be coming back more often.

    Went there for dinner last night to celebrate a birthday…read more We had the shrimp scampi and the pork chop. Both main courses were excellent. The scampi had a generous portion of good size shrimp. The pork chop was very thick and large yet was very flavorful and tender. The pork chop came with mashed potatoes and seasoned vegetables. However, in looking over the menu I saw they had a variety of sides. I asked if I could change me sides, which they were more than glad to do. I got the carrots and the cornbread. The carrots were delicious and there was a lot of them. The cornbread tasted good but was a little dry. Next time I would stay with the carrots but try something else. As I said the pork chop was very big and I took about half of it home. When I placed my order the waiter asked if I wanted to order a second pork chop, which I passed on. However, next time I may take him up on the offer and have an additional one to take home. All around I give it 5 stars. Also, we asked about desert. There was no desert menu nor a desert tray to help us make a decision. The waiter did rattle off the desert options, however this was kind of busy to follow. A desert menu or try would certainly go a lot further, as far as we are concerned. In summary, the food was outstanding, the service was very good and the atmosphere was pleasant.

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    Redrock Canyon Grill
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    The Brass Onion - The Brass Onion Dip

    The Brass Onion

    4.1(409 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    We had extended family visiting and they picked The Brass Onion. What a great choice made even more…read morefabulous by Kaki, our server, and the manager. Our extended family and my mom are deaf and we've never dined where our server could directly communicate with them. Kaki is a CODA (child of deaf adult) just like my sister and I. We are usually doing the communication for everyone, but not today. Our family enjoyed talking with her and having her take great care of our family. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I especially liked the Avocado toast and mimosa. I know I'll be back to have more. We have a family member turning 70 tmw and we ordered the Fresh Beignets to celebrate. The restaurant is certainly set up for large parties as we were one of three from what I could see. If you get a chance to dine here and have Kaki take care of you will not be disappointed.

    First time went dining there for lunch with several friends yesterday also was my birthday ( I was…read morelooking forward ) and Mother's Day at same time I was looking forward to eat fried chicken etc Gumbo was sour and pale color noting in it eating just sour soup Cinnamon rolls like huge bread with icing Chicken was greasy even some oil on my plate, collard green was sweet Mashed potato didnt taste anything like glue. For sure six of us not coming back again Where they get that kind of cook Food was suck Nothing to be proud of that food so didn't take picture

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    The Brass Onion - Stunning setup. We couldn't have asked for more.

    Stunning setup. We couldn't have asked for more.

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    Tavern at Mission Farms - Steak & blue cheese pasta

    Tavern at Mission Farms

    4.0(421 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Food; service; and ambience ALWAYS 15/10 Our server Savannah…read moreMandy was exceptional. All of the staff pitch in to make an exceptional experience every time.

    Pretty good! We were…read morelooking for a place to have breakfast after church and we got recommended to this place. We didn't even know they served breakfast. The place is a nice big restaurant in mission farms. It's an upscale casual vibe that is a bit different from the places we usually like to go for morning food. Nice comfortable seats and well appointed. We had never been before so we asked our server several questions and she was awesome. We spend a lot of time in New Orleans and they had beignets on the menu. She said no on the beignets in the friendliest way. She knew we wouldn't like them. Probably nothing against them they are probably fine enough but she understood where we were coming and politely gave us the scoop. Not only that but i was starving and she recommended we have the breakfast nachos that she described like tostadas and she was right! Perfect! All restaurants should have someone who cares about the business and customer enough to steer them the right way. We were both impressed with her. After the "nachos" we shared a breakfast burrito. Everything we got was good. The burrito was pork and eggs and it was tasty. Only thing is I wished they would have grilled the tortilla on the outside to firm it up. The potatoes were fine, but a bit bland. They could have used some seasoning and more onions. The nachos were good but I think could've used a bit more cheese. Overall, we were pretty happy and will be back. I am curious to try an omelette next time. I wonder if we can get the same server.

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    Tavern at Mission Farms - The patio is a great option, weather permitting!

    The patio is a great option, weather permitting!

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    GDF Meatballs ($15)

    Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

    Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

    3.4(216 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Crab leg boils were really good! Service was great and the atmosphere was perfect for my kids to…read moreenjoy their boils. My catfish was a little undercooked in some places, but had good flavor. Overall, happy with our visit here.

    So many reviews so little time or say they say...lol. These last could months I have been outside…read morefor real and so many places to review! So me, my niece, nephews, and sister came here while we were visiting family in Kansas City during the July 4th holiday. Now this is just like any other seafood bag boil spot so nothing spectacular or extraordinary about how these places work. We ordered some raw oysters which were really fresh! Then ordered our bags which I decided not to be get a big bag because I usually take it home for later. So I ordered a half a lbs shrimp, crawfish, and for the first time added ramen noodles to the bag. And man have I been missing out! I don't ever remember seeing that as an option here in the DMV. So much better than folks and those boiled eggs which I think is so nasty to eat with seafood. Our food came out all at different times and there were a few mistakes that the waiter was able to rectify the discrepancies. It was pretty empty in there so the service was fine. I did order a couple of drinks that as far as I can remember were tasty. Would we come back if back in town probably not...one and done is all I need!

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