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    J. Alexander's Restaurant

    4.0 (480 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    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.

    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

    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.

    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!!

    Chicken tenders, beans and rice , loaded baker.
    Kris M.

    J Alexanders is always fabulous. I need to go hear more often and get different things. I am typically stuck on the salmon and chicken tenders. All of the sides are delicious as well as the Alex salad. Salad dressings/sauces delish: ranch, blue cheese, honey mustard. Excellent food quality!!!! Server was fantastic, wish I could remember his name bc he was excellent! I need to eat here more often!

    ahí tuna salad
    Melisa M.

    Service was amazing, thank you to Kemoni who did a phenomenal job. I got the ahi tuna salad and it was delicious. It was not too much or too little but just right. I also tried the pomegranate martini and it was really good. We ended up getting the carrot cake for dessert and it was to die for. It got pretty busy once we were leaving after lunch time and early dinner time. A great spot for lunch or dinner and can not go wrong with any food on the menu.

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    Robert J.

    I would see this location a lot and decided to make a reservation. I was excited coming in, but slightly disappointed leaving. When entering, it looks very nice. The lighting is somewhat dark and there are candles on the tables which sets the mood for your dining experience which I liked. Once we began ordering, I informed our server that I had food allergies and he stated that they would need to clean the grill to make sure nothing was being cross contaminated which I appreciated. We then waited for upwards of 20 minutes after our appetizer had arrived. It was a busy night which I understand, but this was the first time it had taken a good amount of time after the appetizer came out in my years of eating at restaurants. The appetizer (side item) was the Not Your Ordinary Mac and Cheese. It had great flavor, hot, and cheesy. I definitely enjoyed this a lot. I ordered the Steak 'N' Fries as the entree. I would think that since it took a good amount of time that my food would come out hot. Unfortunately, it was lukewarm. The steak was juicy and had good flavors, but since it wasn't more towards the hot side, it didn't quite hit that 4 star mark for me. The fries were crunchy, salty, and the portion size is great, but just like the steak, it was lukewarm. The service is good. I appreciated the server taking my allergies seriously and making sure everything was done right. Overall, my experience here was okay. I believe that if the food had came out hot, it would've definitely reached that 4 star mark for me. I will return and see if my next experience is different, but I recommend you come here for a nice dinner night.

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    Everything is good food service ambiance been there many times and never disappointed

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    Always high quality food with top notch service and wonderful ambiance. Highly recommend!!!!

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    Family-owned & operated

    We went there 2 weeks ago. You assume rice is included in your dish. They ask you "what type of…read morerice would you like?. Not "Do you want rice with that?". They dont tell you rice is an add on dish charging and extra $7. So a $28 entree becomes $35. Also their crab rangoon are noticeably small than other Asian restaurants.

    Stepping through the doors of Penny's In The Village feels like slipping away from the familiar…read moreshores of the everyday and navigating a deeper, far more mesmerizing current. To have this exquisite sanctuary within mere walking distance of our front door feels like discovering a secret coordinate on an old traveler's map. It is a place that exerts an irresistible pull, anchoring itself as the absolute perfect destination for an intimate, romantic date night or a lively, laughter-filled evening meeting up with friends. There is a brilliant, transportive alchemy at work here, transforming a casual stroll through our neighborhood into a deliberate departure from the ordinary, where the modern world gently recedes into the background. The atmosphere is utterly on point, evoking the hauntingly beautiful, slow-burning elegance of a French colonial-era brasserie tucked away in the humid heart of Southeast Asia. There is a distinct, poetic nod to the writing of Joseph Conrad within these walls--a deliberate, masterful play of light and shadow that makes the space feel alive with a quiet, brooding mystery. It feels as though you have stepped off a river steamer and into a candlelit haven of rich textures, whirring fans, and lush greenery, where the air is thick with romance and the intoxicating charm of another era. Whether you are seated inside amidst the intimate, atmospheric glow or outside on the terrace watching the twilight deepen like the slow approach of a great, untamed evening sky, the setting holds you completely spellbound. The culinary journey matches this evocative allure step for step, navigating the menu with the flawless precision of an experienced captain. Having explored nearly every offering they have to craft, I can say with absolute certainty that the kitchen never misses its mark. Each dish arrives as a beautiful revelation, a sharp contrast of vibrant flavors and impeccable execution that satisfies something primal and deep within the palate. Penny's doesn't just serve a meal; they curate an experience that lingers in the memory long after the final plates are cleared. It is a rare, magnificent gem that brings a profound touch of old-world, literary magic right to the heart of Prairie Village, and we find ourselves endlessly drawn back to its extraordinary shores.

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