Always great service. Very consistent and delicious food. Very clean and upscale vibe. Good for business dinners or a date night. read more

We were disappointed with our dinner this weekend. Excited to get back out and enjoy a nice dinner cooked by someone else, we had a Saturday evening reservation. Hostess took us to our table which was loud and right next to the kitchen but we rolled with it. She gave us one paper menu (it's a single sheet of paper - couldn't spare two?) and no silverware. One good thing was our server. We hate when no one acknowledges you quickly and she was great about it. Stopped by to welcome us, brought us a second menu and some water and then continued to give solid service for the rest of the evening. Our food was not good. First my medium steak was actually rare on the inside. When they brought it back, now it was medium well/well done. I ate it and it was ok, but not worth the price. My boyfriend had the flounder special which was much more heavily fried than expected. The lemon butter sauce was just thrown on half the fish, the broccoli had some kind of vinegar tang to it, and the potatoes were missing from the plate. The server tried to make it right, but by this time we had been there for more than an hour and we were just ready to eat and go home. It's unfortunate this place was not as nice as we had remembered from years ago, and with so many other choices in this area we likely won't be back. read more

Wow what a great experience we had. I had the tuna fillet and it was outstanding. My coworker had a New York strip and that was also cooked to perfection. The drinks were on par. And at a great price to boot. Service was top-notch as well. I will definitely be returning read more

J. Alexander's - Grilled tuna filet w green beans - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The restaurant surprised me. The food was great. It's a good place to go if you're celebrating and in terms of price I thought it was reasonable. read more

We had a really great brunch experience here! We made reservations, so there was no wait. The waiter was very courteous and knowledgeable about the brunch selections. He advised that everything was good, and he was right! I had the lemon ricotta hotcakes and bacon; my friend had the Belgium waffle with strawberries. The flavors of each were delicious, understated but still noticeable. I also had the elderflower mojito, my friend had the classic mimosa with a splash of grenadine. Overall great food and service. Ample parking. I'm not sure that they take reservations in excess of 4 people, I would call to be sure. I recommend read more

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tonight was my second time to have dinner at J. Alexander's . I raved about the food to my friend. She and I went tonight and I was disappointed. we both had the mashed potatoes and agreed they were cold/dry/with no flavor. I poured on the salt and butter but it didn't help. Last time I got the stuffed baked potato and it was delicious. We shared the battered shrimp. They were very greasy. I should have sent them back. Our waitress was excellent . cathy s read more

Everything from the environment to the food is perfect. The booths are comfortable with dim lighting. The mexico City con queso and Mr jacks chicken are delicious. The staff is also amazing. read more

The food and ambiance are superb. If it were closer, we'd probably go at least once a month!

Food is good but the place was full of smoke. Their ventilation was not working or not sure what up. Service was good.

Went for a delayed birthday dinner. Was recommended by my bff. She was spot on. The best steak ever. Look forward to returning. read more

J. Alexander's - Prime rib with mashed potatoes. - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Always consistent in all areas Always hit the correct temperares in all their steaks which are pretty affordable for the quality of steak read more

Went to dinner Friday night expecting to wait a while for a table however we were able to be seated within 20 minutes. WIN! However we jad to wait 10 minutes before a server came over to take our order. We were so hungry we went ahead and placed our dinner order with our drink order. Drinks came out then our dinner. We ordered soup but never got it. The waitress finally came to the table after receiving our food and we let her know that our soup didn't made it. Had to ask for water again, that I did receive. The waitress disappeared again and didn't show back up until we were finished. I would have loved another glass of wine but I was ready to leave. The noise level was unbearable. Basically had to raise our voice to hear each other. Never experienced such bad service nor the noise level at J Alexanders before. Definitely won't be going back, for a while. read more

I came into j alexanders because a friend recommended it, and was attempting to enjoy a meal with my husband. I was sitting at a table near the kitchen and heard a manager scream and act extremely disrespectful towards one of her employees. I'm not sure of the situation but I believe no boss should speak to an employee in the manner that was done. I enjoyed my steak maui and the mac and cheese was great though. read more

STEAK ROLLS GALORE Menu Prices It's good food, just pay for it! Limited Menu Options for Starters- me and my wife have been several times now and actually have opted to order steak rolls and drinks. If you are in NC why not offer some sort of barbecue or brisket? They do have ribs however they are overpriced and are simply not worth it. Lastly in regards to the beverages. We throughly enjoyed their adult beverages. By far the best martinis we've had in the triangle HANDS DOWN. My only issue is that they should offer a wider variety of fruity drinks. My wife had a hard time deciding on what she wanted for a libation. Atmosphere - Love the ambience of the place. When you walk in it feels as if you stepped a Los Angeles in regards to its design, and far from southern decor. Service - We always receive top notch service. Our only issue is when they happen to run out of Steak Rolls. We've been twice and this has happened. This is truly what kept them from getting 5 stars in combination with the limited options for beverages. I would definitely recommend to a friend as long as the steak rolls are fully stocked! read more

The food was delicious and the service was great. The environment was accommodating for our large group.

I know, I know, I try to frequent NON-Chain restaurants but I know from one other pretty great experience & food at this particular place, I wanted a kick-ass salad and I knew this place would hit the spot. I was right. Again, I have only had the salads here and have now had 3, all fantastic portions & fresh ingredients. The rare seared tuna salad was wonderful as was the Thai peanut salad. The place is really dark inside but lovely to look at. Very crowded and loud but it was nice to see so many people our enjoying themselves despite the "covid-climate" right now. The service was a little slow but I know most restaurants are having a hard time hiring & staffing so it wasn't that bad. It's a nice place people. It was exactly what I wanted. read more

The menu does not match the entree. The sushi all have onions. The menu does not include onions for some of the rolls and the bartender she stated does not have scallions. I'm allergic to onions and scallions. The salads are all garnished with scallions. Going to a restaurant you should have the menu match the meal you are getting. I was the only one without food. How long can it take to remake a salad. Also the plate was ice called. Although you put in the refrigerator does the plate need to feel like ice. I couldn't even eat my food. read more

So not sure how this is only 2 dollar signs when the average cost per item is well over 20 dollars. Ordered the "steak" rolls which looked like the frozen foods from Costco kind of ground beef deep fried rolls. Chilli (soup of the day was watery and literally had a half jalapeno on it, so good luck regulating spice. NY strip hardly had any sear marks and tasted like a chewy cowhide. Keep in mind this $40 dollar steak is subpar compared to Outback steakhouse let alone a real steakhouse (Sullivans, Flemmings, etc.). This brings me to the "filet mignon" which resembled more of sirloin cut into a filet shape. The meat was chewy, not tender in the slightest (which is LITERALLY the biggest selling point of this prime cut of meat), and was unevenly cooked (temp was right, just exterior looked like Frankenstein where they obviously forgot about it at one point). The fish of the day ( striped bass) wasnt terrible, but once again not something I would expect from $30+ given that it tasted rubbery as if literally cooked from frozen packaging instead of "market" fresh. Lastly drinks were abysmal, watered down and completely distasteful: a mojito that tasted like sugar water with chunks of mint, an old fashioned that was literally doused with bitters and a champagne drink that was flatter than tap water. The waitress was nice but forgot multiple times to follow up on questions and check in periodically. To end on a positive note, the shoestring fries were good, and the decor was nice but not much else. Will NOT be coming back, and completely disappointed in the utter SCAM that this business represents with the garbage food for the premium price. read more

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

I went here for a few of my friends birthdays. I read the reviews before actually coming and I was excited to try it out. I ordered the brasserie chicken with mashed potatoes. I had high expectations because of the reviews but it was nothing special. I don't mind paying a little more for my food if it's worth it and I'm not sure it was or not. The chicken was crispy, not dry, a little sour, but a lemon sauce was mentioned on the menu and it wasn't overbearing. I was surprised to received such a large portion. My friends seemed to think it was alright, not the best but still good. They ordered steaks, burgers, and dessert. The slice of key lime pie that was brought out was pretty big and my friend said it was probably one of the best he's had. Reservations were made so we did not have to wait on a Friday night and have enough room for a birthday "party." The service was very attentive; my glass was almost always full which says a lot because I drink a lot of water. I was surprised to see a personal birthday card from the staff and manager but there was no singing or free dessert for the birthday gal and guy. The atmosphere was dark but had a nice ambiance to it with the candles and everything. It was something different, I was surprised to never hear about it, especially since it was so close to Crabtree. It was also nice having hooks right by to hang coats or your leftovers while you have dessert, or if you're feeling risky a handbag. Overall I enjoyed the experience and the food was good. It was different and new so I'd say it's worth a try to decide for yourselves. read more

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

We were recently in the area attending a basketball game. The place was just a short drive from our hotel, so we decided to give it a shot..... We were extremely happy with our choice. Everyone at our table got something different and everyone left happy. I got the ribs and they were both tender and moist. The only reason that I didn't give this place 5 stars is that it was difficult to find and once we found it, awkward to get too. With so many permanent structures around, I don't know if this can be helped, but they should definitely look into making it more accessible. Especially for individuals coming from another state like us who aren't familiar with the area. Other than that, a great place to dine. read more

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

Awesome place to eat. Food is always on point, Great Staff and nice Atmosphere. Two thumbs up .

Had an early lunch here today. My impression walking away was meh, but I'll probably give it another try. With one exception, the food was disappointing. I had the Ahi Tuna and I thought it was over cooked and dry. The seasonal vegetables were asparagus and peppers. The asparagus was served blanched and chilled and topped with egg white? I didn't get it, it looked like maybe a goat cheese when they brought it. The pepper was ok, but overall it was about half a pepper sauteed. My wife's Croque Monsuier (Croque Madame special without the egg) and her fries were way too salty. Perhaps that's our fault for not getting a steak, but that early in the day it wasn't what I wanted. The carrot cake dessert is out of this world. It's a dark spice cake made with carrots, cream cheese icing, very moist and absolutely delicious. The key lime pie and chocolate cake with ice cream are good too, but only good. The carrot cake is out of this world good. The restaurant decorations are beautiful and the carrot cake is a must. They probably make really good steaks, but what we had were misses. This was disappointing. One star each for the service, atmosphere and dessert. Cannot say much for the food and doing everything else well is meaningless if the food is no good. Are you guys listening? Need to fix what's going on in the kitchen....Fool me twice, shame on me. There won't be a third time. read more

We came here for our anniversary and it was good. We've been to several steak places in the area and have our favorites but we were not disappointed. They have a great variety of options on their menu for sure and the drink menu was good too. We had Moscow mules and they were great! The prime rib was good but could've used a bit more seasoning or flavor. The loaded baked potato was huge and excellent! The picture does not show just how big it is. For dessert we had the chocolate cake which did not let us down. The ambiance is very nice for a date night or friendly gathering and it's in a good location. Not in the heart of downtown but close enough to go downtown afterwards if you wanted. read more

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

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We ordered the bacon deviled eggs as an appetizer. I never thought to put bacon on deviled eggs but it was awesome! I ordered the Thai chili salmon with macaroni & cheese for my entree. The dish was excellently prepared. For desert, I got a complimentary key lime pie.The waiter was very attentive & he kept us laughing. I will be back! read more

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

Service great. Interior great. Wine great. Food great. We had steaks and they were awesome. Very nice place for date night. I think we saw maybe 3 kids. So cool spot to chill. Steak are $30 something and come with a side. So not real pricey. Go and eat. read more

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This was the first time I've been here and it was amazing. The food was great and the vibe was also very nice. I think it was very worth the money and would come again! read more

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Been to J Alexander's multiple times. Their food is over priced and just ok. - Alex salad was fine but the ranch dressing had some weird sweet flavor to it which ruined the salad. Like they mixed thousand island with ranch. - California roll - it's not a sushi restaurant, enough said. - Steak burger had some weird sweet relish which I thought detracted from the food. The meat was good though. - Steak and fries - the steak had no flavor. Something has changed, it used to be pretty good at least at other locations. Fries are still good. - Carrot cake was a 4 out of 5. It's big, can easily feed 2-3 if you like to share. Service was average but a little slow at times. read more

Great waiters, good food and drinks, nice variety. My sisters goes to one in Florida and suggested the Raleigh location, will go back!

This was my first visit here for a lunch date with my husband. Ambiance was nice. Waitstaff was good. There was no wait as we arrived at 1130 but when we were leaving there was a wait. We order the French dip and this chicken meal. Ok the baked potato is salt rubbed which makes a huge difference! That thing was amazing. The French dip had great bread and sauce but the meat was ok. It was not touch but lacked in flavor. My husbands chicken dish(see pics) was amazing! It had tons of flavor almost a cheese crusted chicken. For a chain this was good! read more

J. Alexander's - French Dip with fries! - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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In the last 2 months I've visited J Alexander's 4 times. The first time the service was not good at all but the second time we had the same wait person and they did a great job, possibly a new hire. The third our wait person also did great and this past Sunday we had a truly excellent experience. The food has been fabulous with the portions very generous. If you haven't been yet I would suggest you add it to your list of new restaurants to try. read more

The service and staff was excellent. We made reservations for our party of six. Our food was delicious, hot and arrived in a timely manner. The atmosphere makes you feel welcomed. Our servers and hosts were very professional and efficient throughout our dining experience. Antonine our server really set the standard of what to expect from staff on future visits. She was always honest and professional in her recommendations based on our specific requests. Even though the restaurant appeared very busy she always projected a positive attitude that made not only our table but other guests feel important. She would make a great trainer for customer service or give her a raise. read more

Great experience Food was amazing Service was outstanding Carolina Crab Cakes with roasted tomatoes and creamed spinach Cypress Salad Fried Shrimp roll read more

Wonderful restaurant and very romantic for couples ! I will definitely will go there again! Also had an amazing waiter! best rainbow sushi! And grilled s read more

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

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This was our first experience with J Alexander and it was really good. The service is really good and our waitress was very friendly and responsive. My son and I ordered the NY Strip with Mac and cheese and both were delicious! The steak was cooked perfectly , very juicy and great grilling on the outside. The Mac and cheese is baked with a perfect crust on top and a great tasting white cheddar very much done. My wife had the filet Kabob. She is super picky with sauces and she wasn't crazy about the sauce,however my son and I tried it and loved it so that was on her not the food. We started with a shrimp appetizer that was great, and served with a cocktail sauce and another white based sauce that was really good. Did not get a picture of that. We also got the chocolate cake desert that was amazing. My son and I attacked that too fast to get a picture. It is a fudge cake served perfectly warm with chocolate drizzle and vanilla ice cream. The cake is a very moist huge section of bundt cake, if you love chocolate this is your choice. They had other dessert options that sounded amazing but we are chocolate people! We will go back, and if you have not been this is a nice date night option and great atmosphere. It is a bit on the pricier side but in my opinion still worth it. read more

J. Alexander's - Filet Kabob over rice and vegatables - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This restaurant was on point for my bday! The ambiance was so nice and the food was great. The waitress was very sweet and knew her stuff. She guided us to some great dishes from appetizer to dessert. I highly recommend this place for couples! read more

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

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WTF! First off it took 14 min for a server to come to our table. We ordered drinks and a kids slung some Spinach dip on the table ( we didn't order it) second I ordered a French 75 and was given a mystery drink I asked the server what was it he said I'm not a bartender! (I hate him) I ordered med well steak it was WELL AF!! This was bs and it was me bday read more

Perfect prime rib and smashed potatoes. You have to ask for bread. No silverware when dinner was brought to the table. No straws for our margaritas. Roommate got the Cajun ribeye. Was excellent. The Mac and cheese is to die for. read more

My wife and I with two friends went for first time on a Sunday afternoon. Very nice place. Maybe a little dark inside. Servers were prompt and friendly. Drinks were very good. My prime rib was perfect. It melted in my mouth. They even asked if I wanted horseradish either raw or a sauce. They brought both and it was very good with my prime rib and smashed potatoes. My wife had fish which she thoroughly enjoyed. They prepared a salad just the way she likes it. I had the chocolate cake which was excellent for dessert. Overall a very nice experience. Although a little pricey and some of the guests were a little too casual in dress for my taste. read more

Had reservations for my birthday. Unfortunately Google needs to update their information because they list the closing time as 11 pm so we made reservations for 9:15 only to find out they close at 10. The service was really good. Waiters were attentive and constantly checked in to make sure everything was ok. Ordered a pear martini which came with a small decanter which is a plus if you buy drinks at the bar. For $13 it felt like I had 3 drinks. Food came out quickly and everything was cooked to our liking. We order steak medium well with no pink and it was cooked to perfection and not dried out. We ended up leaving the restaurant close to 11 pm but we were not rushed to leave. Our waitress even came back to make sure we were still doing ok even after we paid the ticket and were just sitting talking. Only negative I have is that it is really dark in the restaurant. read more

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Not horrible, not great, not impressed. Probably wouldn't recommend. For the price and the ambience you'd expect better quality food and service. Food was just okay -- prime rib, filet, ahi tuna, catch of the day, ribs (which didn't come with wipes), steak rolls. Food took long, had to ask for multiple things -- serving spoon and plate for split meal, wine glasses, plates and spoons for dessert. No coffee was offered with dessert. Had to ask for the specials. Support Local read more