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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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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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

We found J. Alexander's when it first opened in Raleigh. Needless to say, I know what the food should be. Unfortunately, the Emerald Coast Shrimp has changed significantly. They no longer have the large shrimp. It's popcorn shrimp that is overly seasoned. Just a friendly warning for anyone who previously enjoyed the shrimp. The steak rolls were still good, but it will be a long time before I return. read more

J. Alexander's - Emerald Coast Shrimp, overly seasoned popcorn shrimp - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Returned to J. Alexanders, Crabtree....last time there I had the Prime Rib, it was fantastic. Again had the Slo Roasted Prime & Smashed Red Potatoes....FANTASTIC again....had the Clam Chowder, also great.. Service was beyond compare. Server Scott R. returned many times during the meal to check that all was OK, great young man. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Happened to be on a walker, Staff were very helpful. Jerry L read more

Food was ok , but was told an hour wait for Roasted Chicken. Long lags in between anything ordered. No replenishment of water during the meal. Was a birthday celebration and was told nothing gets done unless it was on the reservation. read more

Our family has visited a few times and it's always good. Sandy, our server was very knowledgeable of menu and made suggestions. We started with the cheese steak egg rolls. Beware, they are very filling & yummy. I had the swordfish with loaded potato. It was excellent and cooked to perfection. My husband had the pork medallions with an asian sauce and a mac & cheese side. The services was as good as food. Sandy cleared our dishes and refilled ...so attentive. Cant wait to request her again next time.. read more

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

We came here October 9 at 6pm for our anniversary the service was fast . The ambiance was good . We ordered the nigiri plate ,the filet mignon and baked potato which had lots of flavor unfortunately lots of fat too . The steak Maui with Mac and cheese which was just okay . Some grilled cheese and fries for my toddlers . Here's the kicker : BEWARE!!!!!!FRAUD !!!! At 10:38pm we received an alert from our bank that our credit card had been used for a couple online transaction on a purchase of shoes and keekaroo .The only place we used our credit card was this restaurant the server not only STOLE our credit card number but tried to make some online purchases !!! I'm too pissed off to post photos that I had taken because you go to what is supposed to be a nice restaurant to get robbed . We think she snapped a photo of the front and back of our credit card . We did notify the bank that it was not us and I did send an email to corporate . read more

Food very good servoce was good very busy. Had to ask multiple times for bread.Excellent carrot cake

It was my husband's birthday and I was nervous with the mixed reviews. I was very happy with the service- everyone was very nice and accommodating to our party of 8. The food was delicious, Mac and cheese, smashed potatoes and steaks cooked perfectly. The ambiance was nice. We enjoyed ourselves! read more

Reservations mean nothing here. My wife and I left when wait was going to exceed 30 minutes.

Great environment, good food, good service. We were traveling for work and needed to grab some dinner. The menu was broad and had something for everyone, even those of us trying to not to have an entire dinner of carbs. The environment was very flexible, there were folks like us in more casual travel clothes as well as some folks dressed up. We will definitely be back next time we are in Raleigh! read more

J. Alexander's - Roasted Chicken with Briccoli and cheese - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We came here with a party of five. We had reservations and got seated nearly as soon as we arrived. I was with another person who had been here before and she said they had really good deviled eggs. So when we got the menu, deviled eggs were not on it. She asked the waiter and he said they still had them. We ordered them. When we got them, they were a little dry, good flavor but dry. I attempted to order the broasted chicken which I was told they were out of tonight. My friend attempted to order the beef kabobs, which were a special, and they were out of those too. So she ordered the filet mignon, with mashed potatoes. She liked her food but would have appreciated if the waiter brought the wine menu, to enjoy a nice glass of red wine with her meals, but he never came back with the wine list. My son and I ordered the steak maui. He ordered his rare and it was really fatty. He was really disappointed. Mine was alright but nothing great. Our friend said her veggie burger could have been more well cooked. It wasn't and so the texture was not great. My daughter enjoyed her club sandwich and French fries. All in all, I really expected more especially based on the prices. Completely overpriced for the quality of food received. read more

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OMG, my experience here was amazing. My server Ben "Apple", was so pleasing. I had my birthday dinner there & he made it even better, he was so attentive & nice. He deserves a raise. The food & drinks were superb. Thats spinach dip & the rib was to die for. I had 2 cocktails. I would had stay longer, but the drinks started to kick lol. I'm definitely coming back. Everything was fantastic !!!!! read more

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Just returned after my nth visit to the J. Alexander's in Raleigh. Excellent food (as always); my sister and I shared the Alex's Salad and the crabcakes. (We grew up in MD and we gave high marks on the quality of the lump crabmeat in the crabcakes; on the other hand, the kitchen could stand to add some Old Bay to make them truly authentic and flavorful.) The Manhattan was a solid cocktail - so much so that I couldn't actually finish it. Just opted for a glass of the house wine to close. My only - and my recurrent - criticism of the place: Please either buy taller chairs or offer pillows for patrons to sit on. I am not a short woman (5'7"), but I feel like I should just bow my head over the table and eat directly from the plate because it's that close to my face. (If you're old enough, you may recall sitting on phone books when you were a kid to bring you up to table level. Even the super-fabulous, super-elegant Fairview Dining Room at the Washington Duke Inn offered us pillows when friends and I last dined there. (One of us is only 5'3"; she opted for two pilows.)) I'll be back again - but will try to remember to bring something cushy to sit on when I return. read more

While I still love this place and I cannot say enough good things about it (especially the fries), if you are looking for ambiance it is lacking. The music is always so loud on the weekends. Overall though, service is great! read more

Food: 4/5 Spicy tuna roll Ribs - I wasn't a fan of the sauce Pork tenderloin - fine, can't complain Prime rib sandwich - not so easy to eat as a sandwich but tasty Fries - my favorite part of the meal tbh Portions overall were huge, esp the fries Atmosphere: 4.5/5 Nice, spacious. Good option for a special occasion. Service: 4.5/5 Server was quirky but nice. We had quite a number of questions and he answered all of them and tried to be as helpful as possible. Had to ask for bread a couple times but not so bad. read more

We've come here many times as it's nearby and have always enjoyed our experience in the past. However, on our most recent visit, my husband ordered a ribeye medium rare, and was disappointed to find it completely raw and inedible. I'm not sure if it was an off day. We ended up taking it to go since he didn't want to complain and cooking it at home. The ambiance was nice as always and my tuna entree was cooked perfectly. Service was good as well. But I would expect a nicer restaurant like this to cook a steak better than that. read more

Went here with friends who said they had great crab cakes. We sat at the bar and I ordered a dirty martini. I got my glass full and extra in a carafe over ice What a great idea The crab cakes were delicious. Probably the best I've had 99% lump crab Service was fast and courageous Very nice ambiance A leave the kids home kind of place read more

The food was amazing. The people was amazing. Everything was great. I'm recommending this for everyone. That was my first time there for my birthday. Definitely go there again and again read more

So we came here, first time! The egg roll things were absolutely delish! They were perfect! We got the chicken meal which was not that great. We didn't eat it and nor did we complain about it. It was just something my husband and I didn't like. The mash was good and the Mac n cheese was really good. We asked for our check and the server asked us what was wrong with the chicken? And we just told him we didn't like it. He offered us another one or something else. Before we knew he it, he took it off the check and gave us the new bill. We didn't want to do that but he was like I'm not gonna let you pay for something you didn't like. That was great customer service. So we will definitely be back but will just try something else on the menu! read more

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

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Amazing Cajun steak, awesome customer service, phenomenal ambiance. Will be coming back read more

J. Alexander's - Excellent Cajun steak! - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Best experience and food tonight! We had Mikey as our server and he was fantastic! We had Flowers wine, Prime Rib, Halibut special, chocolate cake, and carrot cake. I have to say, I chose the chocolate over carrot. The manager helped open the wine and she was very personable. I couldn't recommend this place enough. Wish we came here instead of Perry's last night. This by far exceeded our expectations. read more

J. Alexander's - Even taking another Prime Rib to go for my mom! - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This isn't my first time at J. Alexander's, I've eaten here many times back in Florida, particularly the one on US1 in Ft. Lauderdale. This was however my first time here at this Raleigh, NC establishment and the experience was good as it should have been. The restaurant is nestled behind the Crabtree Mall and adjacent fairly new condo apartments (convenient). There is adequate parking and the exterior grounds are well maintained. The building is mostly glass, with stone and teak to complete its architectural design. The inside has a relatively small waiting area, however it didn't take long for our party to be seated. The host staff are pleasant and polite and you're greeted immediately as you enter. The dining area is a little smaller in comparison to those in South Florida, but that's no biggie. They have huge booths along the walls and sizable round table positioned in the middle for your dining pleasure. Additionally, the food too doesn't disappoint. Great flavorful cuisines and sizable plate portions. read more

My first time dining in during Covid19 and super excited I did. The staff has the same gracious professional mannerism with major details to safety and distancing. I rarely just jump into discussing the main course but as someone who lives, dines out often with a severely allergic reaction to seafood J Alexander has never triggered a trip to ER thank God. Today's meal flavors were so intense I could vision myself driving on I95 SC taking an exit at random just to savor delights of area. My chicken tenders were not only moist, well seasoned the batter and fry are key in transporting back to Charleston. The pictures alone look like a great plate of fried shrimp it made me remember my life prior to my seafood allergy when I'd be at Emerald Isle as a child dying to get home and cook fresh shrimp...OMG as my pictures show I have leftovers to keep the tummy full. IF I COULD EAT SEAFOOD AGAIN ID GLADY TRY EVERY DISH ON MENU ALAS IM NOT ALLOWED BUT YOU ENJOY read more

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

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We've come here over the years and have seen the degradation in food quality. We had a party of 6 and spent in excess of $350. Service was great but the steak rolls which used to be fantastic were not, the carrot cake which used to be to die for wasn't. Everything in between was so-so ... lacking in seasoning and flavor. We already knew the Ethiopian blend coffee had been replaced, but now more signature items weren't the same. The steak rolls lacked cheese, seasoning and weren't crisp. The carrot used to be moist with a real cream cheese icing ... it had neither. At this price point there are other places that haven't downgraded the quality of their food. We're really disappointed because this used to be one of our go to places!! Since I footed the bill for my friend's birthday celebration, I'm especially disappointed!! We will not be back. read more

Went in for appetizers got the deviled eggs with bacon and Philly cheesesteak egg rolls. Atmosphere and service were great. You'll love the ambiance read more

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J Alexander's Normally a great place to eat and has always been my favorite place for their tuna stack appetizer. Went in tonight. sat at the bar for a few minutes. Got a tuna stack to go, got home and realized it is no longer a tuna stack. Rather, it is now a cucumber stack with some tuna sprinkled in. This appetizer used to be incredible. It was, take a bite, taste nothing but tuna and creamy crab meat mixture - unbelievable! Now take a bite and all you taste is cucumber it overwhelms the stack. I guess they're inserting it to eliminate some of the tuna and crab mixture. Horrible appetizer now will never order again. Cutting corners like this is usually the first step in the overall demise of an establishment. What will they cut the corners on next? read more

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

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Found this place while on town on business. Top end restaurant but with reasonable prices. Bar area is nice and affords a great comfortable environment. Dinner options are varied with something to please anyone. I enjoyed a steak with a bottle of wine. I will return on my next trip. read more

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

Asian salad had almost no chicken and little dressing. filet kabob was overcooked and poorly presented. ribeye was fatty and Mac and cheese bland. nice ambiance but service very inattentive. expensive for what you get. read more

My first visit to J. Alexander left much to be desired. My dining expectations were very high given the lavish appearance of this restaurant and the stellar reviews. Unfortunately the dining service and decor didn't match the hype for me. I was able to book my reservation online well in advance. The booking system was perfect. Upon arrival the hostess was kind and professional. The assistant manager greeted us and seated us. He was warm and we appreciated the welcome. We had a tough time deciding what to order and our waitress honestly seemed tired at 7:00 p.m. She was polite but lacked energy and didn't provide menu suggestions like most wait staff do in a restaurant of this caliber. I could not get really excited about the menu as a result. I decided on the 919 Area Code cocktail. Whiskey & ginger beer are also a safe bet. This cocktail was excellent. I later decided on the spicy tuna roll sushi. My friend ordered the steak eggrolls. Neither of us were blown away. My sushi was very similar to the sushi you purchase in the supermarket. The egg rolls were not as good as Chili's southwest eggrolls. Nothing memorable or to write home about. For dessert we had the key lime pie and carrot cake. Both very good choices. Best key lime pie I've had. Great Graham cracker crust and delicious filling. An issue I had was that the dinner items were delivered to our table within minutes. That was questionable to me. Were these items premade ? Fast food is not good and good food is not fast. Read that slowly. The decor has potential but there were many areas of our dining area that could have stood for more lighting. Yes it's a romantic ambiance but our Candle at our table was never even lit. Some of the gold light fixtures near the entrance should be evenly distributed throughout the dining room. Otherwise it's giving... cabin in the woods. I'm giving a 4 for the management here, the dessert, my cocktail's garnish and the potential. read more

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Love their food- their salads are SMACKING!!! I've never had any issues with service before, they're usually pretty attentive, quick and helpful. Ambiance is a little more upscale but it's still a chain restaurant after all so. read more

The Staff makes the vibe, and the food and atmosphere brings it all together. Not a fan of how the Corporate World treats the Staff, but can't take away from the work and experience they provide. read more

My hubby and friends surprised me for my birthday weekend and we dined here. I was not disappointed at all! The ambiance is very romantic and intimate, which is always a plus. Our server was top notch and very attentive. This restaurant was bookmarked and I was happy he picked this spot. He did reservations the night prior and therefore we didn't have to wait upon arrival. We were initially sat at a table but the server honored our request for a booth and she did so without hesitation or attitude another plus. I like the fact they have several options to choose from whether you have the taste for sushi, steak, chicken, burger or seafood. The only downside is they do not have a lot of options for appetizers but I opted for sushi which was plenty! Our food came out in a timely manner and was delicious. I also want to point out they have the freshest water! Lol I am an avid water drinker and not all water taste the same and this was some superb water. Not sure where it came from but it didn't taste like your regular tap water. I ordered the pear martini and it was enough for two maybe three drinks. They did run out of ice cream cake, which I was anxious to try but I opted for cheesecake which was enough to share with our whole table (party of 4). My friends had carrot cake and that was a generous portion as well. So if you opt for dessert trust me it's enough to share! I really enjoyed my dining experience and will definitely return in the future. read more

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My party and I enjoyed the Hyde Park chicken sandwich with broccoli and the Emerald Coast Shrimp with fries and coleslaw. Super cute ambiance with a variety of menu options, affordable prices, and delicious food! This restaurant is perfect for girls night, happy hour, work outings, and celebrations as well. I only rated a 4 because of the low lighting inside. read more

J. Alexander's - Fried shrimp with fries and slaw - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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We went here for our anniversary dinner and had a subpar experience. Staff was friendly and service was good, but my wife's red snapper dish was RAW. They tried to make it right, brought it back and recooked the same piece but then it was way overcooked. My steak was very good, green beans were well seasoned but undercooked to my taste and smashed red potatoes were oddly sweet. Manager came by and apologized for the fish but didn't offer to comp anything or offer a free dessert or anything. We will not be going back. There are many other places with similar menus that have better food and are priced comparably or less. read more

This establishment demanded that a single diner who was Black surrender her table to two White men who wanted her seating. After she refused the wait staffer took her drink from the table and poured it out. The management must answer for this treatment and do so immediately. Period. Zero stars!!! Outrageous!!!! Not having it!!!! read more

I came here last night and enjoyed it so much! Everything about it was just about perfect.The ambiance was beautiful. Perfect dim lighting, but not too dark. Candlelit table. There's lovely art on many of the walls and I'm a huge fan of art so that was nice! We sat at a booth in the dining room but the bar was also nice. Our server, Victor, was great! Super attentive and friendly. I got to sample each Sauvignon Blanc. I was not a fan of the first one but the Craggy Range was delicious. My friend opted for a whiskey cocktail. We started with the salmon dip, which was amazing. I was expecting it to be hot but it was still really good as a cold salmon dip. It would also have been better with Pita points instead of crackers but regardless it was definitely delicious. I would eat it again. The entrees were both exceptional! I got the NY Strip that was cooked just right. It is topped with a butter sauce that complimented it perfectly. The steak was accompanied by their "Not Your Ordinary" baked Macaroni and Cheese. IT. WAS. AMAZING. I am picky with Mac & Cheese and this is now definitely one of my favorites. My friend got the chicken tenders. Hands down, the best chicken tenders I've ever had. Served with two sides and an amazing BBQ & Honey Mustard, absolutely delicious. The fries were great as well. This was a wonderful dining experience all around. I can't wait to come back! read more

J. Alexander's - NY Strip with a butter topping. I moved the butter around. Oh, looks like I took a bite of the macaroni and cheese as well. - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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A very special place to visit. Great atmosphere, food, drinks and service. My favorite for special occasions.