J. Alexander's bar dream team: Chris, Gabby & Shaq! We always enjoy dining at J. Alexander's, and this visit was no exception. The Cajun trout was absolutely delicious. I substituted the coleslaw for broccoli, and it was the perfect choice. The trout was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and one of my favorite dishes on the menu. We also had the dream team behind the bar: Chris, Shaq, and Gabby! They made the entire experience even better with their friendly personalities, outstanding service, and attention to detail. They were engaging, fun, and made us feel like valued guests from the moment we sat down. They truly elevated our evening. The only disappointment was the change in the Malbec selection. We were longtime fans of The Seeker, and the new Alta Vista simply doesn't compare. In our opinion, it lacks the smooth, rich flavor that made The Seeker such a great pairing with the meal. We definitely don't think it's an improvement and would love to see J. Alexander's bring The Seeker back. Great food, outstanding bartenders, and another wonderful dining experience. We're just hoping our favorite Seeker Malbec makes a return! read more

Walked in, asked to sit at the bar. Was outright ignored for quite some time. Didn't feel welcome at all. Didn't order. Left. read more

I had a very nice lunch here recently while visiting the area. The portions were generous, and the service was friendly. Our server noticed right away if anyone needed more iced tea and offered before we asked. Both my friend and I enjoyed our meals. They had a lively lunch crowd on a weekday but were organized and well-staffed. read more

It was our first time going, but our friends raved about it so we took a chance and boy am I glad we did. First off all the food we got was amazing. The pecan crusted trout was amazing and my friend got the famous Mr. Jacks crispy chicken platter and those were the best chicken tenders I've ever had. The calamari was cooked perfect and well seasoned. I got a dirty martini and they bring out more of the drink in another container so you really get 2 to 3 drinks total for the price you pay, that sealed the deal for me. The server was attentive and polite and did a great job. The area was very nice and felt classy and well decorated. We will be back for sure! read more

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Completely blown away by the food here! We started off with the calamari which was perfectly cooked. The coating was light and crispy and perfectly seasoned. And it was not rubbery at all like at some other restaurants. The prime rib was for sure the highlight of my meal. It was amazing by itself but the au jus took it to another level. The prime rib was super tender. And the smashed potatoes side was also really well seasoned and delicious. It was my mom's birthday so we also got a complimentary carrot cake. I didn't think I liked carrot cake until I tried this. It came out hot with a melting gooey cream cheese frosting. I'm not sure what expect was in it but I couldn't get enough. It was also a pretty sizable portion which was good for sharing. We came for an early dinner so it wasn't too busy. The decor was nice and very modern. The service was also really great! Our server was very attentive and made sure to try to make this a memorable experience for us. read more

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I had the opportunity to come back a few times since my initial visit. The restaurant was clean. I was quickly seated. I enjoyed the Cajun trout special. The rice pilaf and the cauliflower were delicious. The service was great. No complaints. The today's catch and the steaks are my go to's from here on out. These options are way more satisfying than the starters and honestly a starter isn't needed when I enjoy these options. read more

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Had a wonderful experience stopping in for a late lunch at the bar today. I've had trouble finding great salads in the area and the Asian ahi tuna salad might be my new favorite. The bartender was wonderful and makes a fabulous martini. My husband already loves this spot for a great steak dinner and I'm pretty sure I now need to try every salad. So happy to have found one that truly hits the spot! read more

Went there on Monday night with 3 parties of a total of 8 people. We all ordered and some had mix drinks, wine and others had water. When the food was brought to the table they did not have my order, no huge deal. The food was good. The service was good, we were celebrating my uncle's 89th. Time to pay we wanted 3 separate checks. We were told the system could not do this but we could use up to 3 credit cards and divide it into 3 equal amounts. Not happy with how the payments had to be done. read more

My fillet was cold and way undercooked They told us 30min after we ordered they were out of baked potatoes. Service was mediocre at best So they get 2 stars read more

J. Alexander's - FILET MIGNON WITH BEARNAISE - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Honestly J. Alexander's is my favorite restaurant. I always get something similar but that's because it's undefeated. This time around I got a parmesan crusted steak (a dinner special) with Mac and cheese and a pear martini. Dinner...phenomenal. I'm still dreaming about it. The pear martini was a little strong for me s asked for a little bit of simple syrup to sweeten it up a bit. Perfection now! It was also my friend's birthday and they offered her a free birthday cake. It was a slice of carrot cake. We both have never had carrot cake before but wow, it was delicious. It tasted like a warm hug in the middle of fall. Highly recommend! read more

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We had a party of 7. The service was great! The bathrooms were clean. The dinning area was a little dark but nice. The food was delicious!! Everyone in my party enjoyed their food. read more

J. Alexander's - Filet & loaded baked potato - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Overall the food was mediocre. The medallions were medium rare with gravy. Potatoes were cold and undercooked. I got a mishmash of food with broccoli for 46 dollars. No thanks. Extremely busy but OVERRATED ABD OVERPRICED Much more good food in smaller venues and better prices. read more

For starters, the service was excellent! I also appreciated how the servers, no matter where they were in the restaurant, worked together, and noticed if you maybe had an unmet need -- from the person who noticed our server was tied up and took (and brought) our drink orders, to the server who saw me with a couple of takeout boxes standing by the bathrooms waiting for my wife and my mom, and asked if I needed a bag. Plus our assigned server was herself wonderful, achieving that perfect balance of checking in frequently without hovering. It also happened to be my birthday. Housemade carrot cake on the house, paired perfectly with a coffee service (decaf) that thought of everything: large French press for each person, with individual creamer, plus heated mugs! Oh yeah, and the food! Steaks were excellent, and we all enjoyed the eponymous salad. The 30A sushi roll is as yummy as it sounds, too. All in a restaurant that is just as thoughtfully laid out, with spacious and well-lit bathrooms. We'll be back! read more

Service, Ambiance, and Food consistently (especially If you love or miss places like Houston's or Stoney River).

We wanted a nice sit down place that was casual enough for not needing reservations but fancy enough to celebrate my kid's recital. I had heard good things and we happened to be in the neighborhood. First things first, it was a Saturday, but an off time, around 4:30 pm so we got a four top easily. The dining room was dark but crowded enough, and the sound level was just right to feel like our conversation was private without us having to yell at each other. Secondly, they were phenomenal about food allergies, which most nicer restaurants are, but you never know! My kids loved that there were sushi and steak options. Everything was hot, delicious, and served with care. We took the banana pudding cheesecake to-go. Considering we've spent twice the money at Crawford Steakhouse for a decent, but not stellar experience, I would go back to J Alex's before I went to Crawford's! read more

So, so experience maybe because it was so busy. Salmon dip was just ok. The pecan crusted trout was excellent, but only having one veggie option is a miss. The shrimp soso, the chicken so so. There's no non-daiiry milk options for coffee. The service was fair. I wouldn't recommend you to go try this location. But I still like the restaurant in other cities an overall better experience for your money. read more

Visited on 5/5/25 for my god-sister's birthday celebration. I've been here several times growing up, so it was nice to be back for a special occasion. Our server, Anthony, was attentive and did a great job handling our large party of about 15-20 people. My god-sister specifically requested him since she had a great experience with him before. Although I was a little bummed that I wasn't able to get her a birthday drink--I reminded him twice--I completely understand since he was juggling a big group. That said, I appreciated how quickly he replaced my French martini after I accidentally dropped part of my cheesesteak roll into it. Top-tier service in the midst of a busy night. Speaking of drinks and food: * French Martini - Delicious! You could really taste the fresh pineapple, but the vodka still came through. It gave me a nice buzz. * Appetizers - The cheesesteak rolls and the chips with spinach dip were so good. Great starters before the main course. * Entrée - I had the slow-roasted prime rib with smashed potatoes and a savory broth to pour over the meat. The ribeye was cooked perfectly--juicy and flavorful. The mashed potatoes were creamy, well-seasoned, and the perfect pairing. The ambience was warm and cozy, with dim lighting that set the tone for a relaxed dinner. The decor was stylish without being over the top. There's also a nice bar up front for anyone just looking to grab a drink. Overall, it was a great time and a memorable experience for a birthday dinner. Would definitely return read more

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Came here for a late lunch after dropping off my car for some maintenance that would take several hours. Should've known something was wrong the minute I walked into the restaurant and the hostess said "hello"... and just stared at me. I asked if I could get a table for one for lunch. She turned to grab a menu and said "follow me". Maybe she was having a bad day. I sat down and read the menu and waited...and waited some more. After 10 minutes, the hostess comes to my table and asks "has the server been by yet?" I said no and she apologizes, and asks if I want to order. I said yes, but can I get a drink? She said of course and when I asked what was on tap, she said she didn't know. She brought me a water, said my club sandwich was ordered, and the waiter would be right over. So 20 minutes in, I have a water, no beverage, but a lunch order pending. The server finally showed up and mumbled something about being busy, then took my beer order, which he delivered a few minutes later. The Club sandwich finally arrives, but the grainy bread is smothered in butter, not toasted as described in the menu. The waiter checks on me 10 minutes later, apologizes for the sandwich, and says he'll get another one made. The second one takes another 10 minutes and is actually quite good! But the failure is they put the same fries, now cold, bake on my plate!! He sees they're not eaten and asks what's wrong. I tell him that I can't wait, and he apologizes again. I get the check, which he says has omitted the beer for my trouble. No manager ever came over to discuss the situation. I felt bad for this young man, who had been serving a large table when I arrived. I think he was either not told or told late to come to my table. What a sad way to allow an employee to struggle without help. I like to give restaurants the benefit of the doubt. But this place had opportunities with both the hostess and the manager to either help prevent or fix the issues. Neither happened. So I recommend you spend your dining dollars somewhere else. read more

We went to the restaurant yesterday for my birthday celebration. This IS the best restaurant I have been to in 20 years. Excellence at its best. From the time we walked in. Greeting, communication, wait staff, service, food, everything was great. The food portions are unbelievable. All of the wait staff, just great service. I had the queso and chips, thick, lump meat crab cakes, fresh Coleslaw & potato stick like fries, cooked to perfection. I sampled the sushi and calamari all seasoned and cooked to perfection from my friend's plates. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone, 100% (sorry I didn't think take a picture when I was served) read more

J. Alexander's - Leftover CAROLINA CRAB CAKES and Coleslaw - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

UPDATE: The food is still delish and our server was very friendly. We got lucky and missed both the lunch and dinner rush. Timing is everything. We did have to return our soup. It wasn't hot. But, once it was returned, it was amazing. The salad is a must try. The buttery croutons are the star of the salad. The egg rolls are a winning appetizer choice. If you have any doubt about visiting J. Alexander, give them a try. Bring your boo for date night, your friends for a meet up, or go solo at the bar. Happy eating! read more

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Ordered the ahi tuna and it was delicious. Came with an orzo/rice combo which was also really good. Grilled tomatoes were but very good. Key lime pie was outstanding. My friend ordered a cheeseburger and it was really large and she loved it. Lots of shoestring fries came with it. read more

Such great service and happy happy people. We had a large party, but with 3 separate resy they were able to accommodate. 5 star service Clean restaurant Bar was hopping Nice volume of wine pours! Food is standard fare, spinach artichoke dip and chips, garden salad, prime rib. Basic, good, a nice place to have a good meal read more

I took my wife to J Alexander's to celebrate Mother's Day and she had an appetizer that was terrible - Hong Kong Shrimp - the sauce on the shrimp was so over spiced it was not enjoyable. Too much pepper left your mouth burning and I can handle spicy.....The waitress only checked back when food was dropped off so no real opportunity to raise the issue. She really didn't acknowledge when we raised when she came to ask about the desserts, nor any action with the check either so don't think we'll be going back anytime soon. read more

Fresh and Amazing food! Amazing waiter and cooks! So delicious! Love the rustic modern feel inside. Makes for a terrific place to meet people casually or have a romantic date. So wonderful that I went two days in a row for lunch! read more

J. Alexander's - Just a light lunch of shrimp scampi with a cucumber salad - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Food is amazing and fresh. Service was great and Patient.‼ so so so yummy 10/10 please come here yall. read more

J. Alexander's - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Date night... we enjoyed our night. Our server was really good and attentive even though the restaurant was pretty packed. The food was really delicious. The salmon was cooked perfectly! My husband enjoyed his steak. We also enjoyed drinks and dessert. We will definitely be dining here again. read more

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Two friends and I had dinner Mar. 1 in Raleigh. We ordered the roasted chicken all of us. We were told the chicken had to be cooked which would take an hour. It took more an hour for us to get our food. One person's mashed potatoes were cold. The waitress was not good. She never came to fill our water glass until we got ready to leave. It took for ever to get our carrot cake for dessert. I had eaten lunch there before and didn't have a problem. Our experience wasn't good and two of us were celebrating our birthday. Will think twice before In go back. Priscilla read more

Came in relatively late and sat the bar. The service was really good and the food was very delicious. Not a cheap place to eat but I feel I got my value for the money. The key lime pie was excellent for dessert! I had the Steak Frites for entree and the steak was done perfectly and tasted really good. The fries seem like they are not home made but in any case they were good, it is the really thin type. read more

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Okay where do I begin? This is def one of my all time favorites in Raleigh, and I am a Raleigh native. The parking here is plentiful and every parking spot seems to be close to the restaurant. Upon walking in you are greeted by some of the most beautiful smiles in all of the world! These people PRIORITIZE customer experience! The lighting is dim enough to enjoy conversations with friends, family, spouses or side pieces Okay but on a serious note, very intimate atmosphere. Now I've been to this restaurant on so many occasions, but I enjoyed this one the most. My waitress was Alexys and she recommended the Calamari. I gave up meat for lent and decided to try it alongside my veggie burger. Okay yall, I'm gonna say this and you can quote me! "Chi Chi said they have the best CALAMARI AND VEGGIE BURGERS IN RALEIGH! PERIOD!" That includes Italian restaurants and "gourmet burger" joints! If you find a better plate of calamari or veggie burger, show me! This beautiful restaurant is in a safe part of the city, with great food, generous portions, great people, and phenomenal prices. Do not leave Raleigh without trying this gem! You're welcome read more

J. Alexander's - VEGGIE BURGER NYO Mac and Cheese - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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The food was great, but the service was even better. My waitress Sarah (older lady) was knowledgeable, serviceable, funny. Thank you, Ma'am. read more

J. Alexander's - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I came for a solo lunch on a whim. J. Alexander's has a very upscale feel without the upscale prices. Don't get me wrong, it's not casual dining prices, but it's not as expensive as full upscale dining. The shrimp had to be my favorite item-mix the sauces together and you be disappointed. I added broccoli to my entree although it's not pictured. Everything was hot and well seasoned. The waitstaff was extremely attentive, friendly and prompt. This is a great spot for date night, girls night or celebrating. read more

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My wife and I treated our granddaughter to dinner after her concert at Merideth! Ty he ambience was excellent, the lighting soothing and the wait staff were all excellent! I had one of fullest, most Lucious racks of ribs I have had in years! The cost of the meal was a little pricy, but I guess the old adage that "you get what you pay for rings true in this case! read more

DO NOT go here if you have a large party. Unfortunately, it was on our third visit that my opinion suddenly morphed from very positive to negative. The food is excellent, as was our server, who worked her butt off serving a party of 15. The ambiance; also great! So what went wrong? Back to my first point: they really seem to dislike large parties, especially those with over 12 people. We reserved our table(s) ahead of time, but were told that any party over 12 requires a credit card. This was the least of our worries but is worth considering for anyone looking to reserve for a large group. When we got there we were surprised to find we had to sit at three separate tables. This was unfortunate given we had some people from out of town and were celebrating two birthdays. To be clear, the tables were in the same general area, but they would not allow us to move them together since "they don't do that". Finally, after eating separately at three different tables, we were told we could not split the check using more than three credit cards. This is where I draw the line. For what reason can they not split the checks? Having eaten there previously, it was no issue to split it two ways for one table. What on earth made this visit any different? To reiterate again, it was three separate tables, and they shouldn't have been processed together to begin with. I've worked in hospitality and it is not complicated. This dissatisfaction is compounded by the fact that we were told the tables could be combined and the checks could be split during the initial reservation. We felt quite unwelcome throughout the whole experience. You'd think they would want to accommodate these very simple things for a party spending at least a several hundred dollars on a Tuesday night. ‍ read more

Right around the corner from Crabtree mall, parking lot has plenty of spaces and the restaurant is easily accessible. We had reservations with friends right before Valentine's day and we were seated as soon as our party arrived. The place is dimly lit with a very intimate vibe. Our waiter was very professional and attentive. We ordered the salmon dip appetizer and it was fantastic. It came cold which I was not expecting but paired perfect on the crostinis. I ordered the sea bass off of the specials menu but was not a fan due to it being very bland. I was going to just sit with it but the waiter made sure to know I could definitely send it back for something else, so I took him up on the offer and ordered crab cakes. They were delicious and didn't disappoint. Even the shoestring fries were fun to eat. The Caesar salad is something I would come back to eat in its own! For dessert, we ordered key lime pie and white chocolate cheesecake - both equally decadent with no complaints. My only negative would be the food was very salty for me, not inedible but definitely made my ankles swell up. However, that will not stop me from coming back! read more

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Great food, service and ambiance, just as you'd expect from this fine dining location. It is expensive but a great choice for special events and the food is really good. My wife and I go here for our anniversary. read more

I'm a Florida native and this place takes me back and holds a special place in my heart. The reasons I keep coming back are the fries and the chocolate cake. The fries are probably the best I've ever had in my life. They go great with ketchup but do yourself a favor and also ask for ranch. It's top tier ranch. As for the steak, it's not bad but I'm biased to a classic filet mignon. Always make sure to save room for dessert though, because their chocolate cake is the bomb. It's so classic and might just beat out chilis molten lava cake. A must try! The service is always good and the vibes are nice and classy but not too stuffy. Definitely a great place to go! read more

J. Alexander's - Steak frites - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Love love the ambiance. This visit we sat at the bar for drinks (redhead margarita) and had an excellent bar tender. Very observant, engaging and friendly. The drink was delicious and looking forward to returning. read more

J. Alexander's - Redhead margarita - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We decided to do our Mother's Day lunch celebration on Saturday as we knew it would be busy on Sunday. We reserved our seats online for noon and it was not very busy. We were seated quickly and our server was very prompt. All of our dishes tasted great! We had large portions and had to get to go boxes. The only slight negative was that our server was slow in refilling our iced tea and waters. We ordered chocolate cake for dessert to go and it was very moist. Our daughter was in dessert heaven! We will visit again. read more

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Cannot believe we have never tried this place after driving by it for so long. Decided to go out on an impromptu midweek date with my husband of 26 years since we both finished work a little later than usual. Upon arriving the hostess was pleasant and greeted us with a smile. The ambiance of the place was great. It was very chic, had dimmed lighting (but not too dark to see), one tv was on in the bar area but was not loud at all. Overall, it was a pleasant vibe, and we could actually hear each other. The food was excellent. I chose the crab cakes (mind you, I'm a "snob" when it comes to seafood). They passed the test with flying colors! Our cocktails were refreshing and flavorful, and the presentation was on point! The dessert was also delicious. We were so full that we needed to take our food home. It was delicious reheated as well. Overall, it was a wonderful first visit. We will be bringing our adult children over the Christmas holidays for sure! read more

Been here twice. Once last year for Valentine's day and recently for a friends birthday. Both times I left feeling so good about this place. The servers are great and give good recommendations. The first time, we had steak and lamb. This recent time I had sushi and salmon. This is definitely a great date night spot or dinner with friends. It's very intimate. I love how even when crowded it's not noisy. You can still hold a conversation, even with a large group. I'll be back for another date night or dinner with friends. read more

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