J Alexander's was one of my favorite restaurants in Tennessee, so I was super excited to know they were expanding to the DFW. I've been twice since they opened and the flavors are just as I'd remembered. My old faithful is the Thai Kai salad. I love the mountain like presentation with the beauty display of colors. The cilantro vinaigrette and peanut sauce are my favorite duo! You can't go wrong with the fresh flavors. I'll be in to try out their baby back ribs! read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Thai Kai Salad - Seafood Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Five out of our six meals were less than desirable. It took 30 minutes to get our cocktails and we asked Michael about them twice! Once we got them the Bombay martinis were not cold which means they had been sitting too long! The bar was not busy - only 7 customers as we counted them- very inefficient bartender!! The two salads had been sitting too long and become wilted and soft. The crispy rice tuna was not crisp at all. The club sandwich was pathetic- couldn't find any bacon. The fries were barely cooked and limp. The 30A roll was ok but not flavorful. The chicken fingers were also barely warm. The only meal that was acceptable was the redfish. We were there celebrating a birthday so that is the reason I never complained but if it had just been my husband and me I would have!! As you can see it was a huge disappointment on an $300 bill! The six of us said that it was our last time! The only positive is that it is a good location and nice environment. read more

When was the last time you ordered prime rib? I can't remember. Since it was my son's birthday celebration I went for it. I asked the waiter which was better, rib eye steak or the prime rib? He said definitely the prime rib. Well, it was great as you might imagine. My son went for the baby back ribs, which he recommends highly. There are many offerings, something for everyone. Want fish? they have trout, salmon and Texas rock fish. Sandwiches? hot chicken, burgers, French dip and more. This is not a place young kids are going to like. Best to leave them home and enjoy a nice evening out. read more

Visited J Alexander's in Plano. We were greeted immediately and promptly seated. The waiter arrived quickly and was friendly, courteous and professional. The restaurant was very well designed and put together nicely with a large center bar which I like. For food we started with 2 appetizers, Deviled Eggs and The Avocado Bomb. Both were excellent and very flavorful. For entrees we had the Maui Steak with whipped potatoes and the filet with baked potato. Both steaks were good and cooked properly, but underwhelming as far as steaks go and the price attached. Overall the steaks lacking is the reason for a 4 star rather than a 5 star on this restaurant. We will return and try other items and give them a chance to earn 5 stars. read more

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Went here with some girlfriends that I only get to see a few times a year, so we like to go someplace nice. We were celebrating 2 birthdays and this was a perfect spot. Service - impeccable. Isaac was our server and he was ready for us as soon as we were seated. He took a moment to remember all of our names and that made the experience all the more memorable. Our table was wobbly, so Isaac moved us to another one. All the food was served promptly and Isaac was refilling our drinks for us regularly. I forgot my receipt when I left, so I called in and a manager texted me a photo within minutes. Drinks - dirty marty, extra dirty. Lemon Drop. Redheaded Marg. Tequila Sunrise. Three of the drinks were served in martini glasses and came with a sidecar of extra to refill the drinks - nice touch and makes you feel like you are getting more. The dirty marty wasn't dirty enough, so she got an extra sidecar of olive juice. Food - yes yes yes. App was the Guacamole from the specials menu. Nothing unique, but very fresh. Trout almondine with couscous. She loved the fish, but the couscous was a little heavy (it's the pearl kind, not traditional). Filet and baked potato. She ate every bite! Presentation on the potato was next level. Crab cakes, fries, coleslaw. I got to try this - the crab was huge melt in your mouth chunks. I'm coming back and that is what I will order - hands down. I had the cilantro grilled shrimp special. It came with seasoned rice that had tiny diced veggies in to make it so fresh and light. I also asked for the roasted cauliflower on the side. This was topped with parmesan and some kind of oil drizzle. Loved it! The star was definitely my shrimp - perfectly grilled and I loved the smoky flavor. Cilantro sauce was great and I should've asked for more. Dessert - Presentation was very impressive for all the food, but the desserts were made with extra love. We got a key lime pie and the peanut butter pie. Decadent. Extra. Amazing. I will let the pictures do the talking, but we were all moaning. read more

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Just enjoyed an incredible dinner here last week, and I highly recommend making reservations, this place is officially a new hot spot! The atmosphere is fantastic, featuring a beautiful full bar area and cozy, inviting booths. The Food & Drink Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. They include so many thoughtful, flavorful touches that really elevate the meal. * To Start: We had the deviled eggs (which come with amazing candied bacon), the Hong Kong Shrimp, and the charred artichoke served with a phenomenal tarragon remoulade. Even the Caesar salad stands out because they use fried croutons! * The Mains: I had the perfectly grilled medium-rare filet with a baked potato, and my wife loved the Texas Redfish. * Dessert: We finished with the carrot cake, which was excellent. For drinks, they have a great selection of beer, fancy cocktails, and wine. A huge plus: the wine is a very generous 200 ml pour! Service & Experience The service was top-notch from start to finish. They even provide warm towels to clean your hands after the finger foods, which is such a nice, classy touch. Between the excellent service, the vibrant atmosphere, and the outstanding food, we had a wonderful experience. This restaurant is highly recommended, and we will absolutely be back! read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Steak and potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Plano, Texas

Decided to give this place a go. Was definitely excited to have it not far from where we live. The place is nice inside and very open, but be prepared to yell. It is very loud Had a reservation and was seated right away. Took a minute or two before someone came up to take our drink orders. I ordered Barone Fini Pinot Grigio and my SO ordered a Paper Plane cocktail. At least 2 times someone came by with red wine meant for an other table. So, their service is a bit scattered. For appetizer, we ordered the deviled eggs, which I'm normally very picky about, but these were delicious. My SO ordered a club sandwich, the dish he gauges restaurants on, and I ordered the Texas Redfish with the cream sauce on the side. His club looked and tasted amazing. He missed the center piece of bread that is typical in a club sandwich, but he still enjoyed it. The shoestring fries were cooked and seasoned perfectly My fish arrived incorrectly and had to remake it. Despite that mistake, when I finally received my plate, the fish was cooked perfectly. Also, the mashed potatoes and cauliflower sides were delicious. I would definitely order again. Will definitely return for sure. I think there are a few service issues that need to be worked out, but overall we enjoyed our experience read more

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Food - great! Get the Deviled Eggs. Rack of Ribs was great, too. Service- great! The Manager came and checked on us twice Ambiance- good. Louder than other J. Alexander's but not too bad read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - . The deviled eggs were amazing! - Seafood Near Me - Plano, Texas

Just enjoyed dinner here last night, I recommend reservations this is a new hot spot! Denver was our waiter he made us feel so welcome and delivered superior service! My Martini was perfect 1st round , second one was wrong they corrected it immediately! Our food was all delicious, we had the deviled eggs and Hong Kong Shrimp to start both amazing . I had the their daily special of Chicken piccata, done perfectly! My friends had the Salmon and the hamburger, we loved our food!! We shared the chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream absolutely so moist and delicious!! The atmosphere is very nice with a full bar area and cozy booths ! We will be back!! Highly recommended!! read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - J Alexander's - Seafood Near Me - Plano, Texas

It was new in Plano so we tried it setting is nice and service was ok it just took a long time to get waited on and get our food the kitchen seemed a bit dysfunctional and confused the food was ok but nothing stood out that said I need to come back it was just ok the roasted Brussel sprouts were not roasted seems like steamed or microwaved seriously bad form guys read more

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Ambiance is great, good for business lunch or group celebrations. Also fine for casual meal. Its nice and very comfortable, with an upscale vibe Deviled eggs come with candied bacon. The caeser salad is really good, the croutons ate fried. Artichoke has nice char and tarragon remoulade. They even provided warm towels to clean hands after finger foods French fries come with truffle seasoning. They are very much shoe string, skinny fry texture. The burgers are half pound patties. Plenty of LTOP burger toppings. Burger is juicy and bun nicely toasted. The baked potatoes was loaded with sour cream though I wish there were a little more cheese for balance. The potato is nicely salted on the outside Ordered mac with the burger and it came with fries. The waitress remedied that and they comped the Mac because it took about 10min to arrive after everything else There are so many little nice touches to the food that make this so flavorful. The service was also excellent. I would recommend this restaurant and would come back read more

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Saturday night and thank goodness we had a reservations because the place was packed! As you walk in, you are immediately greeted by a hostess team with a smile and a warm hello. The horseshoe bar divides the two dining areas and adds to the fine dining vibe. The feel is a very classy ambience. Service was certainly a high point as no less than four people were waiting and serving us. We never felt rushed and all the attention made us feel wanted and appreciated for coming. Definitely five star service. We began with cocktails. My wife tried the whale flower and enjoyed it. I thought cocktail prices were very reasonable. We began with their special appetizer, the Emerald Coast shrimp. A large plate of perfectly fried large shrimp with a touch of spice. Two different dipping sauces that were both delicious. Perfect start and I highly recommend it. For entrées, we tried the roast chicken and the ribeye Maui. The chicken was a whole half chicken syrup with mashed potatoes. Tender, juicy, and very good. The ribeye was cooked as ordered and tender. It was drenched in sauce more than I expected, but it is noted on the menu. Not sure I would order the ribeye again. It also comes with mashed potatoes, but I swapped for a gigantic baked potato instead. We also shared a side of broccoli which was perfectly cooked. Portions were so large we could not finish. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Roast chicken - Seafood Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Walked in & was immediately greeted & seated. The venue was large & nice. For appetizer we had Hong Kong shrimp & then I ordered the chicken breast with lemon au jus, with mashed potatoes & added the lemon broccoli This chicken was decadent & so juicy. Came with three pieces & the side of au jus. So fulfilling & hearty. My mom had the salmon with lemon brocolli. I will say her salmon had to be sent back half way through for not being cooked well. They took care of it swiftly and prepared my mom another one to go, at no inconvenience or charge to self. I give them 5 stars for handling that mistake so professionally. Also the food was amazing and atmosphere was great, our server mat was great. Would definitely give them a return visit read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Hong Kong shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Plano, Texas

We were so excited to see J. Alexander's arrive in Plano! We've frequented J. Alexander's in other states for many years and always loved it. It's a wonderful add to the north DFW area for mid-tier dining. The food and decor are fantastic! We tried a few dishes we've always loved and they were all still delicious. We started with the spinach queso appetizer, which we highly recommend. We loved this dish years ago and it still tastes the same! We also shared Emerald Coast shrimp, Texas Redfish entree, fries, and Mac & cheese. Portions are huge and again all dishes were prepared wonderfully and delicious. The reason for 4 stars is service delays. Our server was very nice, but our visit was over 2.5 hours. We had a reservation and were seated promptly when we arrived. Then, the delays started. We wanted to blame it on the kinks of being a new restaurant, but some parties arrived after us, ate their meals, and were leaving while we were still waiting for our table to be cleared. Although the food was good, it was a very slowwww experience. I won't bore you with other details, but it was definitely an inexperience/time management issue with our server. At the end of the day, we'll still be back and highly recommend. read more

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Nice well stocked bar with tvs, seats 30 Restaurant max occupancy says 283 but I estimate the total seating is significantly less..may half that. Very crowded for a restaurant location thats only been open 3 days. Competent, attentive, hard working bar staff Well made, reasonably priced old fashioned ($14) They were prompt with the food order. Received in 10 minutes, cooked exactly to the temperature requested read more

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This place is fine. Meat and potatoes mainly. I've been to this location twice. The service is always exceptional. The wait staff is always very friendly and present when you need them. My water never got more than half empty before it was filled with fresh cold water. They don't do ice unless requested, but that isn't an issue since they serve it so cold and ofter. The ambiance is typical of a slightly upscale American place. You can smell the wood fire from the kitchen when you walk in My first visit I opted for the burger and fries. The burger was well cooked and seasoned nicely. The fries are okay if you like very thin shoestring style. Thinner than McDonalds and much crispier. I think I prefer something that still has that creamy potato interior that these fries did not have. They are all crunch and get cold quickly. We left feeling happy and satisfied. On my second visit I didn't want something so heavy. I read over the menu and it all looked quite heavy. I opted for the Alex's salad with shrimp add on. The shrimp came out a little over cooked and didn't have much if any seasoning on them. the salad was pretty plain with some basic veg and croutons, nothing to write home about. It felt like airport food. The salad didn't come dressed and all were served on the side. Normally I don't like them leaving it up to the patron to mix their own salad since the table does not come with a mixing bowl and a pair of tongs, but on this occasion I think I dodged a bullet. The blue cheese dressing is pretty strong. I like blue cheese for the most part and usually have a hard time finding a place with bad blue on the menu. This was a very pungent blue that had a sharpness that didn't sit well on my palate. I decided just to salt and pepper my already sad salad. I did my best to enjoy everything, but I just felt like I went to the wrong place for lunch today. My advice is come hungry and wanting meat and potatoes. There isn't much left of the menu if you don't want that. All the dressings were pretty high in fat, so this isn't the place when you are trying to get a beach bod for the summer. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Peanut butter pie. Tasted like way to much cream cheese - Seafood Near Me - Plano, Texas

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I made a reservation for 5 which I recommend doing. We were seated promptly in a cozy corner booth perfect for our party of 5. Someone quickly came by to take our drink order. Soon after our main Server Whitney came by to introduce herself. She was wonderful and attentive. As for food, their specialty in my opinion is comfort food. I would recommend the Prime Rib, Roasted Chicken, and Chicken tender as entrees. The fries and mashed potatoes they come with are also delicious. They also have the best Asian salad in DFW. Favorite dessert was the key lime pie. The artichokes and calamari apps were also a hit. We enjoyed the overall experience. read more

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The food was good. The service was attentive. However, the value just wasn't there. 60+ dollars out the door for one person drinking water for a kabob seems excessive It was literally over a bit of rice and that's all the proportions were a little on the small side as well . The restaurant seemed very nice and clean. The music wasn't too loud, but the lightning was a little bit on the dark side if you wanted anything besides a date night ambiance. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - That was the Kabob special Sorry for the dark photo but the restaurant was on the datkside - Seafood Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Went to celebrate a family member's birthday. Service was very slow and more like a casual Chili's experience. Waiter took orders from males first at the table. Water and soda glasses were so hot when they came out, my son's glass had a had a huge crack in it. My husband ordered MR filet, it was raw. We sent it back and they recooked the same steak, this seems odd and unsanitary for a "high end" restaurant. Then... they brought a piece of birthday cake out with a candle on it, but 2 of us were still eating our dinner and my husband was waiting on his steak?!?!. The whole experience was bizarre and disappointing. I hate to leave negative comments, but this was my experience. There are too many restaurants in Plano, it will be hard to give it a second try. read more

I've eaten at J. Alexander's a few times with coworkers and have always been impressed with the food, service, and how clean the restaurant is. Yesterday, I ordered 11 meals for a corporate meeting and was even more impressed! Everything was ready quickly, each bag was clearly labeled, warm chicken and fish were separated from the salads, and condiments were packaged on the side. The presentation was professional and made setting up lunch so easy. They even helped carry everything to my car. So refreshing to find this level of service and attention to detail. I'll definitely be ordering more corporate lunches here. 10/10! read more

Food was great. The deviled eggs were delicious and so was the shrimp. I ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. The sandwich did not have the spice I was looking for but it was good. I sat at the bar and the bartender was very attentive and had good customer service. Ambiance is fancy but lowkey. read more

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Went here on a date night. I've been here before, but in a different state and loved it. This location is basically brand new, when I went you could still smell the fresh constructing wood smell. The food was good, I ordered the prime rib. The biggest shock was not seeing the salmon dip. That was my favorite appetizer! We got roasted artichokes instead. Good flavor but very little to eat. The prime rib was tasty and cooked right. However, way too much fat was included on my cut. At the other location they would have ensured I got a good slice. The potatoes and mac and cheese were great like always. I got the oreo Sunday for dessert, which surprised me at the size of it. Our server was really nice and attentive. read more

We spotted this new restaurant and decided to give it a try. Two friendly hostesses told us the wait was 30 minutes, but we could get the full menu at the bar. Leo, our bartender/server, was fantastic: friendly, attentive, and on top of everything even with a busy crowd. We like to rate our meals 1 to 10 (10 being amazing). Appetizers came out quickly: deviled eggs - 9, Alex salad - 8, and potato soup - 8.5. The deviled eggs were stuffed over the brim (it made me wonder what they did with all the egg whites!), and the soup tasted fresh and homemade. For dinner, hubby had the Redfish - 8, and I went with the veggie burger - 9. I'm not vegetarian, but I'll often try a black bean burger, and this one, made with black beans, oatmeal, veggies, and soy sauce was full of flavor. My only tiny gripe: it fell apart a bit, so I had to switch to a fork halfway through. We split a key lime pie for dessert (he gave it a 9, I gave it an 8 (Pappadeaux's is better), but it was enjoyable. Several staff members checked in to make sure we were happy. We definitely will be back to explore more of the menu! read more

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I recently checked out the newly opened J. Alexander's in Plano, Texas, and overall it was a really solid experience. The ambience immediately stood out--nice, new, and fresh, with a polished but comfortable vibe that works just as well for a casual dinner as it does for a business or date night. For cocktails, I started with the pineapple margarita, which was refreshing with just the right balance of sweet and tart. My appetizer was the Spicy Hong Kong shrimp and it absolutely delivered--bold flavor, great heat, and a perfect way to kick things off. For the main course, I ordered the salmon with lemon garlic broccoli. Flavor-wise, it was excellent, but I did ask for my salmon well done, and unfortunately it came out undercooked in the center and became very mushy as I ate toward the middle. That said, the manager personally came out, was very apologetic, and handled the situation professionally. Since I had already eaten part of the dish, it wasn't comped, but he sent me home with an additional plate, which I truly appreciated. I also tried the smoke-roasted chicken, and wow--perfectly seasoned, incredibly tender, and literally falling off the bone. Paired with the smashed potatoes, it was easily one of the highlights of the meal. The server was attentive, friendly, and on point throughout the evening, which really added to the overall experience. Despite the small hiccup with the salmon, the service recovery, staff professionalism, and quality of the food left me very satisfied. I'm definitely excited that they've opened in Plano and look forward to coming back. Four stars is just so to the salmon being undercooked the first time. Great food, great service, and a strong new addition to the Plano dining scene. read more

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This was unfortunately a no go. Service was ok but nothing special, I had the prime rib which again was ok but for the price absolutely not. Girlfriend got the avocado bomb which was tasteless. This is coming from Simone ok with spending 500-1000 on a dinner and I can tell you it wasn't worth it. The bar area looked ok but the vibe and ambiance was like a chili's lol. No need to try this place. Save your money and just head to Eddie v's or del Frisco and funny but it will be cheaper!!! This place won't make it guaranteed!!! read more

I love this whole strip of OG and upcoming restaurants. So many options to choose from you cannot get tired of. J Alexander has made it to Plano and we are happy. Management is wonderful, the whole staff is so welcoming. Came in for lunch, I believe our server was lily. No glass was left half full, great team work here. Food was good, they offer daily specials. If you get the club be prepared to share it is huge! Calamari tasted fresh and the jicama in the cowboy roll added a great unique texture. read more

The first time we went it was their opening day. Which was also my birthday. I love the location in Livonia, MI and was so excited to find out that DFW would have J's opening and on my birthday- was too good to be true! We get there and they say happy birthday - no mention of a dessert, no thanks for celebrating with us as we open and it's your birthday- they brought me a candle to put into the carrot cake we ordered. Okkkkay, they just opened let's give them a chance. Have gone back 4 times since. Service , well sucks. Each waiter has been unfamiliar with the menu, food is inconsistent and every time we go we have to ask for a refill on our water about a thousand times before it happens. This never happened at the Livonia location. The service there was polished and well executed which should be the case when you are dropping 100 dollars plus for a meal. I hope they improve. I think we will take a long break from the Plano location. read more

Called and made reservations for our anniversary but there seemed to be a mix up so not feeling good anymore. They apologize and did make accommodations. Thanks. read more

Not sure what the hype is about. Food and service was not great. Prices are exorbitant. My table shared the grilled artichokes. They were the least meaty artichokes I've ever had. On top of it they were way too smoky and had an overpowering thyme flavor. I also got the caesar salad with grilled chicken. The dressing was fine but the croutons were so buttery that it took over the freshness of the salad. On top of that, the chicken was extremely spicy which I think should be called out when ordering. The salad was a normal portion size but cost a whopping $22. It was packed so service was slow. read more

We had a wonderful experience! The food was very tasty. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. The restaurant was beautiful and we sat in the private dining room. We had deviled eggs and calamari to start. I had the special drink - strawberry lemonade martini, delicious. I love that way they bring more in a little bottle on ice. So it's like I had two martinis. I ordered the Thai chicken salad and my husband had the redfish. For dessert, we shared the chocolate peanut butter pie and we took home the carrot cake (the best I've ever had). We will be back soon. Next time I will take photos to share. read more

Stopped by for dinner and everything looked as good as it tasted. The deviled eggs were easily a standout--super creamy filling with just the right amount of seasoning, topped with crispy bacon that added a perfect smoky crunch. Simple dish, but done really well. The steak was cooked beautifully with a great sear on the outside and a tender, juicy center. Paired with a loaded baked potato piled high with sour cream, cheddar, and bacon, it felt like the ultimate comfort meal. We also had a couple of old fashioned cocktails, which were smooth, balanced, and strong in the best way. Overall, great presentation, flavorful food, and a nice atmosphere for a relaxed night out. Definitely the kind of place you come to when you're craving a solid steak dinner and classic sides done right. Would absolutely order the deviled eggs again. read more

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J. Alexander's has officially become one of my favorite restaurants! I've been twice this weekend, and both experiences were absolutely amazing. The food, service, and atmosphere were all 10/10. You can truly tell they have an incredible team that takes pride in what they do. We tried the ribs and fries, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, redfish, macaroni and cheese, and Mardi Gras pasta -- and we 10/10 recommend every single one! Everything was so good! And the carrot cake is to die for! A special shoutout to Nick, who went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. His customer service and attention to detail did not go unnoticed. He's doing an amazing job, and I really appreciate him! If you haven't been to J. Alexander's, you're missing out! read more

Fabulous food and staff! Always a great time and experience here! The service alone is enough to keep me coming back. The food is awesome too! Best restaurant and service in NTX in my humble opinion. read more

Solid restaurant! We all enjoyed our drinks, service, and ambiance. It has a Houston's feel and classy touch. Prices will need to come down when newness wears off since cocktails start around $14 and most meals over $30ish. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Plano, Texas

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We went to the J Alexander's in Plano for what was supposed to be a special dinner for my wife's birthday. I made a reservation and included notes that it was her birthday. We waited for a table even though the restaurant was less than half full. My wife noticed when we walked by a table that it had our name on a card saying it was her birthday. We were sat at another table with a card for someone else's reservation. When I told the waiter about this and why we were there, he just laughed and took the other card, never even acknowledging my wife's birthday. He also didn't take care of us well at all, I actually got up myself to ask for drink refills and to get to go boxes. The food was also not great and came out cold. We came here because of the good things we had heard since they opened, we won't be back. Posting this here to see if I actually get any kind of response at all because I already sent this same message to them directly on their company website. read more

Very happy J Alexander's has come to Plano. I've been a regular at their location in the Atlanta area. Busy bar with every seat filled. We had a reservation and had to wait a few minutes. Service is top notch and the menu is wide with many options at decent prices. My wife had the pear martini and it came out along with a refill in an iced mini carafe. Prime rib was top notch and so was the redfish. We'll be back many times! read more

Normally I critique after three visits especially after a recent opening, however, I will leave a review. Front door customer service was nice. You can tell they are well over staffed as they are still in training. Craft cocktails were good. I had a Doppelgänger that was decent. We ordered the sushi rolls and I thought the Cowboy was the best considering this is not an Asian restaurant. The Crispy Rice was chewy. Probably overcooked. According to my friend, the Prime Rib was chewy and just not a good cut of steak. Baked potatoes appeared to have been sitting under a lamp all day. So my friend ordered the Maui Ribeye which was served rare when I ordered medium. We had the Mac n cheese that came out watery and all I could taste was sour cream. Clearly we left disappointed and hungry. The carrot cake and Key Lime pie was delicious. Service was good and they wanted to make it right but it could never get right. I know they need to work out the kinks and I'm willing to try them again. This is not the JA's that I remember. I hope to update this review with a better more improved one. read more

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Shucks. I read great things about this place and was excited to try it. Our server took our drink order and asked if we wanted to get appetizers started. My wife and I each ordered a drink and two appetizers, calamari and wood-fired artichokes. The appetizers came out super quickly, but unfortunately, our drinks did not make the voyage. In fact, they were 5 minutes behind. At least we had water at the table. The calamari was very average, not bad, a little chewy maybe, but forgettable. The artichokes were inedible, literally. My wife had never eaten artichokes before so I showed her the correct way, peeling off one petal at a time, dipping the petal into the sauce, then scraping the flesh off with your teeth provided the petals are firm enough to bite on to. But these were not. While quite flavorful, the artichokes were either overcooked or too small as the petals just tore with little effort and had very little meat on them. We sent them back and the server mentioned that he would take this off of our bill. The manager came out shortly thereafter and apologized to us and offered us a free desert. While totally unnecessary, we appreciated the gesture. We got through our drinks pretty quickly so we ordered another round. I ordered the Maui steak with mashed potatoes and my wife ordered the cheeseburger with fries and a side of mac and cheese because the menu did a great job of tempting us. Our food arrived, but sadly we were still waiting for our drinks. Also, I didn't realize that my utensils were gone. I wanted to flag down our server but he was nowhere to be found... or any other staff for that matter. Almost as if they were all on a break together. Very strange. Meanwhile, I sat there watching the whisps of steam from my steak gradually cease with every passing moment. I waited seven long minutes for a someone to ask for a fork and knife, which might as well be an eternity when you're hungry. The steak was quite tasty and cooked pretty close to what I asked for, but was very grisly. Albeit, it was a rib eye, but probably one of the fattiest steaks I can remember ordering from a restaurant. The mashed potatoes were the rustic lumpy kind which is ok, they were just cold, most likely from having to wait so long to eat them. I should have had our server replace them, but I was hungry and didn't want to wait again. My wife said her burger wasn't great so I tried it. She was right, it wasn't great... it actually wasn't even good. The burger was overcooked and had zero seasoning on it. The bun broke apart so she had to eat it with a fork and knife. Our server said the burger was cooked on the wood-fired grill, but had none of the wood-fired flavor, in fact, the meat didn't taste much like anything at all. So disappointing. The mac and cheese was a homerun though and she wished she should have just ordered that instead. We ordered the carrot cake courtesy of the manager, and it was amazing! All in all, I know that this restaurant only opened a few weeks ago and they are probably incurring some growing pains, but there are some fundamental issues that need to be addressed. Since the ambiance was nice and our server was friendly, I would reluctantly give them another shot in the future, I would just probably have to be a little more assertive voicing my concerns when issues arise. I just hate being the "complainer guy" at a restaurant and usually just avoid the place when I'm not happy with it. Hopefully they get things ironed out. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Receipt - Seafood Near Me - Plano, Texas

I've been twice since they opened and they've only been open for 8 days. Food, Service/atmosphere: 10/10. Artichokes are incredible. The Thai tuna salad was fresh and just perfection. Had the poke bowl and it was delicious. The key lime pie was the best I've ever had. What makes this place extra special is the fantastic service. Big shout out to Madeline. She was terrific and went above and beyond to make us happy. The staff is clearly proud of their restaurant and makes you feel welcome. Pro tip: make reservations! Only one issue: not sure what to try next but can't wait to go back! Thank you and welcome J. Alexander to the area. read more

As always impeccable service. The Ahi Tuna Bomb was very good, got extra wasabi. Ambiance was lovely. read more

J. Alexander's Restaurant - Ahi Tuna Bomb - Seafood Near Me - Plano, Texas