This was my first time to J. Alexander's in Annapolis and it will not be my last. This restaurant is set up beautifully with the bar in the front, some tables in the middle and booths located throughout the restaurant. I love the open kitchen concept in that you can see the chefs preparing your food. Our server Katie was phenomenal! Literally, we now have her work schedule and will be back when she is working. She provided us with some great options and not a single one missed. We had the calamari, Hong Kong shrimp, filet mignon, and the chicken crispers. We also ordered the fudge cake for dessert. When I say every single dish was a 10, I mean it. Everything was seasoned perfectly. We also ordered the Doppleganger from the bar. It's a bourbon drink that I would have loved to have a few to 10 more of, but as the driver that wasn't going to happen that night. I highly highly highly recommend you check this place out. They have a very nice wine list as well. read more

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I've always enjoyed J. Alexander's in several different cities. Some of my best dining out memories have taken place in a J. Alexander restaurant. I was excited to see there was one opening in Annapolis as I travel there often. I finally made it over, found a seat at the bar and was greeted immediately. In a time when great bar service seems to be forgotten, J. Alexander's nails it. You will never want for anything and the service is perfect, not too polite but far from casual. I used to always order the Seared Ahi tuna with Orzo and Wild Rice. First, in the early 2000's this was my gateway into appreciating sushi, second, the Orzo and Wild Rice could be the last meal I ever eat and I would die happy. I hadn't been to J. Alexander's since before Covid so I was curious if it would be the same. The good and the bad (in my opinion), the good was the Orzo and Wild Rice was just as I remembered it, perfectly seasoned al dente goodness. The bad, the tuna was no longer a steak but a few little cubes on a skewer. If you know tuna you know that it can't be overcooked, when you put it on a skewer it not only cooks from the outside quickly but the inside as the metal skewer heats up. It wasn't horrible but not the best. If you're in the area give them a try, their salads are phenomenal as well. I won't return for the tuna but will go back. read more

I had such an amazing dining experience. Sarah D. was my waitress and she was fabulous. She made excellent food and cocktail suggestions. The calamari was delicious and the pork chop was the best pork chop that I have ever had. It was marinated and cooked to perfection. So tender and juicy and the apricot sauce was to die for. I had to get my salmon glazed with the apricot sauce as well. I couldn't get enough of it! The drinks were good as well. I love the atmosphere and decor. Simply amazing! read more

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The food and drinks are great. The lemon drop was delicious and comes with a side refill. All appetizers were great..crab dip, spinach dip, and calamari. Our server Clyde was great. read more

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This is our go to place. Love the warm and quiet atmosphere. We are more than satisfied with the food, but they do some things better than others. I.e., it's not a fish place so don't expect great fish. Their strip steaks are good, not great. Apetizers are very good as is their drinks read more

The service was acceptable; however, my meal was a major disappointment. I had the Prime Rib, it was not warm, it was cold. Even the mashed potatoes were cold. My wife had the Fried Shrimp, and she was truly enjoying her meal, thus, I didn't want to make a big deal out of my cold meal as it would have impacted her meal. I hope they read this comment and change their process...nothing worse than a $50.00 cold meal... read more

We had a ladies lunch at J. Alexander's today to celebrate a birthday. It was a lovely experience. They gave us a booth as we requested, on the upper level near the glassed- in kitchen. Two of us ordered glasses of wine, and we shared an order of calamari. It was very tasty, tender & with a light coating and marinara sauce. I ordered the Thai Kai salad, my friend ordered the lobster roll, which looked delicious & came with fries, and the third person ordered a shrimp dish. We had refills on the wine, but we were too stuffed for dessert. The team even had a birthday card for the one friend we were celebrating. It was a lovely lunch. read more

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Eating in the restaurant was good. Takeout last night - 7 pm on a Tuesday....the food was awful! So disappointing. For $60, I need them to do better. read more

Food was outstanding! My family was there celebrating my 71st birthday We had an awesome time! Our server was Stephen. HE WAS Phenomenal! Ambiance was the best. Neat,clean, soft music. The noise level was great. J.A. is definitely gets a five read more

Excellent food & service! And what an amazing view had a solo dinner here on a work trip and I was given the best treatment & choice food recommendations! read more

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It would be a lot higher if the server was better. He greeted us by saying good morning and it went downhill from there. Good was great , except the crab dip was extremely salty. I gave instructions for them to do a birthday dessert for my guest and of course he didn't. So disappointing! read more

My best friend and I had a wonderful evening at this J. Alexander's location. The crab dip was delicious, I would come back just for that. We both split the Cypress salad, it was big enough for two as a pre-entree salad. The carrot cake is always amazing, it's a must have dessert at J's. The service was good, our server was friendly and helped us navigate the menu. read more

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We could not resist, our go-to desert location for the best iced carrot cake and after dinner cocktails, with friendly, quick service at a big bar in a clean, well appointed steakhouse atmosphere. read more

The restaurant is nicely decorated and the tables and booths are spaced apart which is appreciated. I like the overall vibe and the staff is friendly. We went today for Father's Day had an enjoyable experience overall. For apps we shared the fried calamari, spinach queso, and the steak egg rolls which were on the special daily menu (so they aren't available on the regular menu). The calamari was crispy, fresh and delicious. The queso and the egg rolls lacked flavor. Everyone was in salad and burger moods today so we had cheese burgers with fries; a salad with blackened salmon; and a caprese salad with grilled chicken. The salads were fresh and delicious, but my daughter said her salmon was extremely salty. Everyone enjoyed the cheeseburgers and said they had good flavor but they didn't cook one of them to the requested temperature. Thus, if you don't like well done burgers you might want to emphasize it to the server. The mashed potatoes and french fries were too salty to eat unfortunately. For dessert we shared the key lime pie and the chocolate cake. Both desserts were disappointing. The cake was moist but it lacked richness and could have used a lot more chocolate sauce. The key lime was sweet and lacked lime flavor. No one ate theirs bc we're used to pie that taste authentic and has a little bit of tartness. Overall it was an okay meal but not one I'd revisit anytime soon. The service was really good and that certainly helped the score. 3.5/5 read more

The calimari was wonderful -- perfectly seasoned & fried, yet still tender calimari and the marinara was yummy. Portion was good as an appetizer for 2-3 people. The shoestring fries that came with most meals were also delicious & crispy with good seasoning. I had high hopes for the Cypress Salad & while it was beautiful to look at (and a good portion of avocado), it was way overdressed/soggy and also lacked flavor. I couldn't find the bacon and the chicken, while tasty, appeared to have been torn by hand versus sliced or cut. The cornbread croutons though, were my favorite bite of the day. Yum! It was also hard to find our server -- over a 90-min period, I ended up asking for a water refill 3x before getting it (also at the same time we had to find them to get our check). Definitely think this place has potential & I wouldn't tell someone not to go there, but it needs a few tweaks with service & seasoning on some items (while other items were fantastic) read more

Great food, service, and ambiance! You will enjoy for a good dinner for couples, friends, or families. The steak and seafood were great.

Food was great, service was good. Nashville chicken sandwich was excellent. I always order it whenever I see it, this one surprised me. It is definitely not a typical Nashville hot chicken sandwich. But wow. Complex flavors, great level of heat, 10/10 bun, great toppings, and sauce. My wife got the lobster roll, which she said was excellent. Definitely will return. read more

We have missed Gordon Beirsch. It was Our GoTo. But J. Alexander's . . . . same company as Gordon Beirsch . . . . has stepped up to another level. Great Atmosphere and Aesthetics. Delicious Food. As a 2nd to Choptank . . . . Our New GoTo. read more

This place is a new edition to the Annapolis area. I've been wanting to check it out for awhile and tonight was the night. We got there a little past 7 with no reservation. We checked in at the front and was told it would be a 45 min wait. The restaurant was packed, but I learned a long time ago the suggested time is rarely accurate. True to form 45 minutes was really closer to 20. We were seated in the bar area, which I'm never a huge fan of. Although, the area was packed, it didn't feel too crowded. Our server was really attentive and knowledgeable. He made helpful suggestions and was honest when asked questions. We ordered calamari as a starter. Pretty good. Nice portion and not overly oily. We both ordered the steak and fries. Unless I'm at a highly rated steak house, I usually order my steak a degree cooler. Thankfully I did. Temperature wise it came out perfectly. The flavor was just ok. Nothing overly exciting, but nothing to complain about either. All in all a pretty good way to spend a Friday night. We'll definitely be back to check out a few other menu options. read more

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Now, when you walk in this place you're greeted with warm and welcoming energy and they make you feel that way the whole time that you're in this establishment and the set up as far as seating and decor of this location is simply AMAZING...it's a chill, laid back stay for a while kind of vibe and I loved it...the food was just ok...my ribs bbq sauce was unbelievably delicious, but I hardly had meat on the bones, the c fries that I had were over cooked and just too crispy without a potatoey feel, the chicken was good and not dry at all, but my potatoes came out cold and I had to send back, the Maui steak was OUTSTANDING, but again the potatoes were cold and I had to send those back as well...my overall visit without the food was a 5(EASILY)because the staff was just that amazing... read more

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This place is really amazing! From the delicious food to the spectacular wait-staff, you'll really enjoy eating here. The seats are very comfortable and the ambiance is very relaxing. Bonus: the washroom is VERY clean! Overall, my husband and I would give this place an A+ read more

Please improve on your steaks! I sent back 2 different steaks they were horrible! We noticed that even the party beside us sent their steaks back as well. The only thing that was on point was the gentleman who was the manager that evening. He was so nice and embarrassed about how bad the steaks were! He tried his darnedest to make sure we left feeling at least half happy read more

Had to see what had replaced GB...and although the great beer was missing, this was a fantastic restaurant with terrific staff and absolutely delicious menu! From the numerous martini's consumed to the appetizers and perfectly presented entrees - this was a wonderful dining experience. Gabby was a very attentive wait staff without being a helicopter. All the staff was working as a team, as our "test" for! that was noting that our empty plates were removed (after asking!) almost immediately by anyone that passed our booth. And by the way...the Oreo dessert was remarkable - easily split between two. We will be back! read more

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The service was just okay. Hostess was a little inexperienced and confusing. We started with manhattan and ginger ale. I loved the fever tree ginger ale. The cheese dip was bad, it didn't sit on chip well. The taste was just okay. The ribs were okay and didn't have enough sauce. The steak was just okay. The price was $$$. I rate my experience a 2.7 out of 5, but gave it 3 stars for beautiful restaurant and atmosphere. read more

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Daughter's pasta was super spicy, but they did remember her birthday and brought dessert. I asked for a burger in lettuce wrap instead of bun. Pretentious I know, but just tell me if it can't be done. Had a charred patty on bed of lettuce, was eh. Husband's prime rib was awesome. read more

Best service and good!! Been here now a few times and every time is consistent, and excellent. They do a good job seating you timely, wait staff is prompt and gives good recommendations. Definitely our new favorite in Annapolis. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Calamari - Steakhouses Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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I really like this place! J. Alexander's has ambiance, and creative takes on some standard American recipes. Presentation is appetizing and my prime and Caesar were delicious. Add a perfect level of attentive service and you have a restaurant that has become one of the best in Annapolis. read more

Excellent food, service, and ambiance! Michael Jordan was our server and he provided an excellent experience as we celebrated with friends. read more

Food was ok. Service was fine. The staff - hostess, servers, bussers, etc - was kinda cold. Friendly, but robotic? Not one person commented on the fact that we all had little birthday hats on. We were dressed up and my daughter had on a sweet 16 headband. Didn't expect anything, but afterwards we thought it was very bizarre A piece of cake with a candle would have been cool. Or even a happy birthday wish ‍ Super expensive. No desire to return. read more

We had perhaps the best shrimp appetizer-ever. (and that is saying a lot!) The salmon was a bit over cooked and dry but the spectacular sauce made up for it. The beef fajita was delicious. Service was top notch. And hopefully now the hostess knows that the restaurant does not serve both Pepsi AND Coke-haha (p.s. another BIG kudo for the responsiveness to turning down the music-it was blaring- but then adjusted to a perfect volume-thank you!) read more

Great service and the ambiance was perfect for lunch. The lemon drop was perfect and I absolutely loved the steak and fries. Can't go without the calamari either. 10 out of 10! read more

Took my husband and kids here for Father's Day. Everything was great! The service was spectacular. The place had a nice ambiance. Parking was a breeze. Most importantly, the food was tasty. My hubby had the rockfish, I had the steak maui and the kids all had cheeseburgers. I would definitely go back. I had a lemon drop, which was strong and delicious. read more

Our office came here for our team lunch for Thanksgiving and all 5 of us loved everything about J Alexander! Our server Woodrow was sooo amazing! From our arrival to our seat until we left, he was very attentive and informative about the menu. We all got different things off the menu and everything was super. Our team will definitely be back, thanks Woodrow! read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Thai Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Excellent service, quiet setting and delicious food, there are quite a few options to choose from on their menu. I was thoroughly impressed with their cocktails, strong but balanced and they even give you a little extra in a separate glass so it's like getting two drinks! Well worth the price. For this visit, we had a simple but sweet but tart lemon drop and a strong Fleur-De-Lis martini. For the entree, we tried the Palermo Chicken - a heaping helping of a pan fried chicken breast, goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes and beurre blanc sauce - so good! Perfectly seasoned and just delicious. They were out of broccoli so I had a side of mac and cheese which was cheesy and piping hot when it arrived to the table - I'd definitely order the same entree again. I made the mistake of swapping the couscous for mashed potatoes, while the potatoes were good they needed some butter and salt! However we did try the pork tenderloin which came with a sweet Thai "bang bang" sauce and had the mac and cheese (again, they were out of broccoli) so we tried the couscous and oh my, probably the best couscous I've ever had. It was cooked to perfection and a good amount of seasoning. Overall, this was an impressive first visit and I'm looking forward to returning soon. read more

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Great service and food. Menu reasonably priced. Moderate noise level. Relaxed ambiance.

We had heard good things about J. Alexanders and decided to give it a try, as it was a successor to Gordon Biersch. I ordered their New England style clam chowder and a French dip sandwich. That usually thick clam chowder was thin and watery. The diced potato pieces were not full cooked and the clam was very sparse. The beef in the French dip sandwich was way undercooked and lacking in flavor. read more

No lunch menu. Just dinner menu all the time, with over-priced items. The place is so loud that it's hard to hear tablet conversations. Not a friendly place for seniors. read more

Man! I thought the people were crazy when they were raving about the chicken tenders. They weren't. They were perfect, crispy and crunchy on the outside, great flavor and moist on the inside. The coleslaw was delicious as well. The portions were more than enough. Three is was enough to eat there and eat at home and be full. I also tried the key lime pie. I wasn't a fan. I will go back for the chicken tenders. My friend ordered the steak. The steak was perfect and also more than enough to share. The ambiance is great. Music was at the right level. The lighting was perfect. Good for a date night or catching up with your friends. The service was good as well. All servers were attentive and we weren't rushed when we officially finished our meal. That's such a turn off. We were cognizant of the crowd coming in and making our way to wrap it up. We were headed to a concert and J. Alexander's is great place to pre game. I will be back. read more

A group of us tried this restaurant last night. The decor is beautiful and the service great. The food-meh. Several of us had the lobster rolls. The lobster meat was dry and tasteless. It was served with fries that were way too salty. When i mentioned this to our server she replied that she'd heard that before. I think i'll skip this place in the future read more

My steak lack flavor was there for early birthday. The calamari was delicious. I will give the Restaurant another try some other time.