I recently went to this location for date night and to be honest I'm quite impressed. I had never been to this restaurant before so my expectations were high. It's in a plaza with plenty free parking. There's a large bar where we sat at while we waited for our table to be ready. Now here's where I was close to leaving the restaurant and why I'm giving it a 4 star. We ordered two cocktails which were absolutely disgusting. We could barely swallow the first sip, yeah that gross. We ended up telling the bartender that we did not like the drinks and she made us new drinks. I had the mojito which was terrible but I did not ask to have her make me something else because I had lost all faith at the bar and just drank My bae ordered the hibiscus martini and he enjoyed those. Now the reason I'm giving the 4 stars is for our fantastic waitress who really saved our date night lol Raven had all the great recommendations that we truly enjoyed. We ordered the special with fish fillet and shrimp with the Mac and cheese and cole slaw. That was very enjoyable. The fish was cooked perfectly and the Mac was delicious. It was cooked exactly how I love it, moist inside with a crunchy top with panko crumbs. The cole slaw was also tasty. My bae ordered the ribeye steak with loaded mashed potatoes. He really enjoyed the mashed potatoes but his steak wasn't cooked to his liking. He had asked for medium well and got well done. He didn't enjoy it as much due to this but Raven did apologize for the mishap and offered us a dessert. She recommended the carrot cake and again I was apprehensive about getting that because everyone says they make "the best carrot cake" but really she wasn't lying. It was quite delicious. It had actual carrot pieces which we enjoyed and the topping just really ramped up the taste. We also got the key lime pie and it too was delicious. Even eating the left overs the next day was a delight. So thanks Raven for saving our date night and giving us those amazing recommendations and being pleasant, it's not too often we run into someone who provides exceptional service. We'll def be back and recommend! read more

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Wow wow everything was delicious. Second time here and both times the food was amazing, definitely coming back and bringing my friends:) read more

J. Alexander's - Steak and fries Calamari Mac and cheese Filet mignon With baked potato - Steakhouses Near Me - Plantation, Florida

I had the ribeye it was okay. Nica glaze. The fully loaded mash potatoes were okay. I celebrated my birthday with a friend there. Our waiter was nice & the wine was decisions and reasonable, read more

J. Alexander's - Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Plantation, Florida

I honestly think this place is over rated. The menu is really just okay, nothing to write home about. I'd go if I was invited but wouldn't go out of my way for it type of place. read more

Great menu but nothing special. Good food, nothing to whine about but nothing to celebrate either. Usually a wait and overall good but not great. Good for a decent meal of convenience. read more

Been going here for years always good but week ago better than ever must have new chef kickin it. Best calamari and sauce ever also Thai salad outrageous we ate at bar service great cant wait to go back we drive from aventura read more

This was my first time back at J. Alexander's after 15 years. I remember it being good and couldn't remember why I hadn't come back. Friday night is busy. Parking isn't too great, it has its own lot but there's a hotel next door and I think guests use it as overflow. AMBIANCE: it is a semi-dark, intimate but not too formal atmosphere. While it is a slightly more dressy restaurant, you don't have to worry about feeling underdressed if you wear jeans and a nice top. DRINKS: they have a good wine list and a full bar. Their daily menu features a couple specialty cocktails. I had a glass of rosé, it was good and $9. After dinner I had a cappuccino ($3) and it was good. It comes with a sugar crystal stick. FOOD: for an appetizer we had the calamari, it was good but not outstanding. For the entree I had the Cajun ribeye (14 oz) with a fully loaded baked potato. I ordered the steak to be cooked medium and it came out well done. Womp womppp! That was so disappointing! It would've been a great steak because it was seasoned well...but it was so dry. The baked potato was tasty and pretty big. I was disappointed in their dessert choices. They only have 3 desserts. I was hoping for for creme brûlée or something less basic than chocolate cake. SERVICE: we had a reservation and upon arrival had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated - that's normal. Our server was good, she checked on us often and everything came out in good time. Nothing to complain about here. HIGHLIGHT: I wish I could say it was the steak, but it wasn't cooked to the temp I wanted. So, I guess it was the black pepper grinder on the table. It was nice not having to ask for it. read more

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My best friend recommended this place for my date night and omg we had an amazing time from the moment we entered the lobby. We were greeted and seated within minutes, our server was very pleasant and professional. She helped us out with the menu since it was our first visit. The foods, drinks, music, and ambiance was so inviting. We really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be heading there soon! read more

J. Alexander's - Roasted Pork Chop Roasted Pork Chop - Steakhouses Near Me - Plantation, Florida

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Always good never disappoints. Best French dip Brought in quite a few times during quarantine love that the price was lower read more

When we're in town, my husband and I come here for cocktails & sometimes dinner. We like to sit at the bar, and have come to know one of the bartenders, Courtney, pretty well. I have to say, she has come to know us too . It's nice to sit down at a bar & the bartender knows what you like to drink. Courtney pours a great lemon drop Martini and a great Manhattan. It's like you get 2 drinks for the price of one because after your glass is filled, you get the remainder in a mini carafe sitting on ice! Classy! They give you a nice setup if you're going to eat at the bar. There are TV's for your entertainment. The food is quite good and the atmosphere is very nice. When you come for cocktails, ask for Courtney - you will NOT be disappointed! read more

I can't believe i've never reviewed this place after eating here for so many years! This is another one of those places "out west", where the selection is less than spectacular. This means this place is packed 100% of the time. I'm not even exaggerating; I've come at 9:30pm, 11:40am, 3pm, it doesn't matter- it will be loaded with people! They have recently really revamped their menu to offer a creative and competitive craft cocktail menu featuring over 12 cocktails. I haven't had one I didn't enjoy! This is such a noteworthy and welcomed change, and I love being able to get a good cocktail closer to home. Their menu has evolved over the years into what it is now- casual, steakhouse chic with a modern twist. Fish tacos, charred artichokes with delectable remoulade for dipping, prime rib, amazing salads- the cypress is so great, with fried chicken, avocado, and the naughtiest croutons (deep fried jalepeno cornbread squares- WHAT!?), and some great side dishes. Their loaded baked potato is one sexy thing, they have this overly crazy mac'n cheese, and always have a seasonal daily rotating veggie. Soups change daily and are made in-house. Service is totally hit or miss, which is the only negative. Last time I lunched here was with my bestie and our server was great. However, the hostesses were absolutely deplorably rude. We almost thought we were in the twilight zone and considered leaving for a quick minute. Luckily, our server made up for this! We will continue to enjoy JAlexanders, and are so happy to welcome their new bar menu, cocktail, and craft beer additions! read more

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Absolutely love this place. The artichokes are out of this world. The steaks we're cooked perfectly. Great place for mid range steakhouse.

J. Alexanders is one of our favorites. Great atmosphere with wood, stone, and brick and a wide variety of menu items. Salads, burgers, and especially their French dip sandwich with thin fries - the best. Roast beef is tender and medium rare/pink. It may be difficult but try to save room for dessert. They have excellent carrot cake, key lime pie, and a brownie sundae - all are outstanding! the service is also top-notch, where you can tell that they have been extremely well-trained both on the menu and to anticipate guests' needs. read more

J. Alexander's - French dip sandwich - the best! - Steakhouses Near Me - Plantation, Florida

Great food ,great service every-time has never let me down. Never leave without the carrot cake.

Seated quickly as we arrived with 4 adults and 2 grandsons during dinner time with no reservation. Attentive friendly waitress and good food. I requested a substitute for the fries on my sandwich and was pleasantly surprised how delicious the spaghetti squash with marinara was. A very tasty side dish at no additional charge. I'd order it again. We like the atmosphere and the noise level is just enough so we didn't think our grandson's banter would interrupt anyone. read more

Food was not worth the price. Hair in my dessert and I still had to pay for entrees. It's hard to trust a kitchen after that. read more

It was a busy Mother's Day Sunday and I was skeptical when we first arrived. I asked my boyfriend if he thought we would get good food/service considering how busy the place was, and he said he wasn't sure, but we were starving and already there. There was a 45 minute wait and we chose to sit outside because of how hungry we were. Our server was amazing, the food was amazing, everything was perfect. The only negative thing I could say is, I wish they served the honey butter croissants at this location. Ps. I forgot to take a Pic of the steak. read more

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This is the original JAR. I have been to the others in this particular chain. This steakhouse is nicely decorated with plenty of tables. Reservations are a must. The is a large bar area...room for 15/16 chairs. We three decided a table was more appropriate for dinner. Felipe, our server, jumped right in and three glasses of wine were promptly deposited on our table. Cheers. The menu is quite large, but J Alexander's is primarily known for its beef. Two prime ribs and crab cakes were ordered. A shared carrot cake finished off the dinner. Specifically, the crabcakes were excellent but the two prime ribs were a bit hard and you had to exert energy to slice it. I had an end cut, acceptable, but our friend ordered another in place of hers. The second came minutes later to her satisfaction. The carrot cake and wines were excellent. My side was Mac & Cheese. Nice paintings adorned the walls. Prices are somewhat dear. 3 1/2 stars. read more

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On Wednesday at around 4:00 pm, my friend Deb and I ate an early dinner. We ordered a bottle of château San Michele Melot, appetizers, salmon,, chocolate cake. The wine was heavy for a Merlot. The eggplant was delicious! The salmon was the right size and texture. The desert was a chocolate bunt cake with vanilla ice cream. The cake was very rich, and the ice cream was icy - a lot of ice flakes. Yet, the food was delicious and the service was excellent.. read more

They have the best food I have tasted. Service was great. Prime restaurant and the food is delicious.

food is consistant as well as service. Queso, chicken tortilla soup, veggie burger and the chocolate cake are some of my faves! I had a lunch special probably five years ago at the FTL location it was breaded chicken focaccia sandwich bring it back please it was THE BEST! read more

Yum yummm yes! Amazing' ordered the bao buns, fried rice, skewers, and the banana appetizer was quite interesting but delicious. Will be going back whenever I get the chance. read more

OMG! The Maui aged steak is pure perfection! So deliciously done! The key lime pie was like no other I've ever had. The crust was thick and crispy! Just awesome! A little on the pricey side but well worth it! read more

J. Alexander's - Maui Steak, mashed potatoes and grilled zucchini - Steakhouses Near Me - Plantation, Florida

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I've lost count how many times iv been to J. It's one of my go-tos for good food. It's always fresh and service is always consistent. Never had an issue there. I've tried many different items on their menu but I usually tend to go with their salads...my fav The Cypress Salad. The cornbread croutons is a nice added touch to the salad. Their Queso is also very good. Always a great start and shares really well for a larger group. I also like that the kitchen is open and you see the food being prepped. Always a plus for me when I see restaurants that have an open concept like If your looking for a great local neighborhood restaurant then this is your place! read more

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Our goto Plantation restaurant. Great atmosphere, central location, best food. Start off with the deviled eggs, best prime rib in the area, load the baked potato up and settle in for lava cake with ice cream read more

I've been here a few times. The food is good and on more the upscale side. They have a big parking area. They are taking all the precautions for covid. They take your temperature and I like that the bar has plexiglass partitions after every 2 seating area. We ordered the Artichoke Appetizer Holy Ship. It was very tasty and even comes with a sauce on the side. My friend told me she always orders that so we did too. We shared the Caesar Salad and a entrée from the special of the day. Fish with crab on top and side of mash potatoes and veggies. It was very tasty. I left very full. The only thing we didn't like was that the food was given before we finished our appetizer and we would've liked the salad before the entrée. The waitress said next time to tell them to slow down the order. read more

This place NEVER disappoints (not us at least). Ask for Phillip great server VERY knowledgeable as far as food and drinks.Very basic menu ,but the food is outrageous ,and reasonably priced . This is our 2nd visit and we want to return . *beware the appetizers, very addicting, it's hard to stop munching. read more

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The best. Been a staple in plantation for over 20 years. Food is always fresh and made to order. It's lovely moderately priced place for a dim lit date. Highly recommend. The servers are always on point, helpful, and very friendly. read more

Great selection and steak was perfect. Server was courteous and helpful and always close at hand.

We were a party of 8 sitting in a corner table. We ordered multiple appetizers, entrees, drinks and desserts. The GM comes to our table as soon as the desserts are set down. He asked how we were enjoying our food and the evening. We thanked him and said all was good. His response was "we've had a complaint about you being loud so keep your volume down." An absolute buzz kill for a great evening. Why wait until our dessert was presented to come say anything? And why ask us how we were doing? A simple "looks like you are all having good time but please be mindful of your volume" would have been more than sufficient and respectable. His approach was condescending and unprofessional. Do better J Alexander's. read more

Excellent food! And great ambiance. We will be back for sure! The New York strip was amazing! My daughters had the steak and frittes and is was very good! read more

I have always liked J. Alexander's.. No matter what city I'm in and I eat at one of their establishments, it's consistently good. I was checking out the menu recently and I don't remember it being so expensive... But then again, I made a lot of money several years ago and it didn't matter how much a meal cost. Now, it does.... I absolutely love their Wedge salad.. minus the tomatoes.. Love their salads, soups, appetizers and meat... But, times are changing and money isn't as liquid as it used to be with me.... I am now making decisions as to where I want to spend my little bit of money... J. Alexander's is consistently good, but out of my price range, now. read more

The best Filet I've had in a long time! Great presentation. Jessica Harris is an amazing server. Definitely went above and beyond. Will be back for sure. read more

J. Alexander's - Filet Mignon with Béarnaise and a side of ginger glaze - Steakhouses Near Me - Plantation, Florida

Our server was awesome, attentive, and very knowledgeable regarding the menu. The Cypress Salad was delicious!! Great lunch experience.

Very nice atmosphere food was delicious... went to celebrate a friends birthday ... one of our party got the wrong order but she decided to keep it instead of waiting to have correct order cooked... manager adjusted the difference in our bill... very nice... I will def return !! read more

Still a fan, the food is solid. They are Covid Clean and do offer outdoor seating. Temperature is taken and everything appears to be sanitized, distanced and staff is masked. I took my Mom for lunch as she had never been. She opted for the Steak Burger and she ate the entire burger and that is rare! I had the Cypress Salad, minus the bacon, and it was good. Our server, I believe Maria (she's from Orlando) was a 5 star server. She was attentive but not hovering. I hope I got her name correct as I plan to ask for her on my next visit. We did not safe room for dessert but from past experiences, the carrot cake and key lime pies are top notch. I will keep this place in my rotation. read more

J. Alexander's - Steak Burger - Steakhouses Near Me - Plantation, Florida

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Food was good, service was decent, but the ambience is not desirable for me. It was very loud and hard to hear fellow guests that were dining with us read more

Food was ok but service was awful. One particular bartender ruined our evening. She rude and disgruntled. Server are not educated on menu. No clue on gluten free options. Definitely not there best location. (Plantation, FL) I have visited other locations in Orlando, FL and completely total different experience. read more

We have been to the Plantation J. Alexander's a few times and the food, drinks and service have always been good. My wife and I dropped in tonight and ordered salmon dip, Cypress Salad (wife) and Paradise Coast Kale Salad. The food was good but we were a little disappointed as our salads were lacking a few items that were listed on the menu. My wife's salad didn't have any pecans in it and mine didn't have any almonds, avocado or croutons. The food was good but the dishes should be made as outlined on the menu with all ingredients that are listed; service and drinks were very good. read more

I came here a few weeks ago for dinner with an old friend and was surprised at how large the restaurant is inside. Our server was very nice and the food was amazing! This was my first time here, I had the veggie burger and it was delicious! Very filling and the fries were also good. My friend had the steak & fries and she also said it was really good. We also ordered a side of their "not so ordinary Mac and cheese" and woooooow it was amazing! I would go back just to eat the Mac and cheese again. the tables were spaced out and a plastic divider was placed between each booth. The employees were all wearing masks and the restaurant was clean. read more