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    J. Alexander's Restaurant

    3.9 (117 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Maida T.

    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.

    Key lime pie with extra graham cracker crust chunks
    Maggie T.

    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.

    Steak and potatoes
    Jesse T.

    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!

    Deviled eggs
    Dolores K.

    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

    . The deviled eggs were amazing!
    Matt F.

    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

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    Deborah T.

    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!!

    Signature drink
    Tom P.

    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

    Artichoke appetizer
    Bonnie W.

    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

    Roast chicken
    John J.

    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.

    Hong Kong shrimp
    Nisha L.

    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

    Emerald Coast Shrimp
    Tamera B.

    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.

    Bar area
    John K.

    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

    Peanut butter pie. Tasted like way to much cream cheese
    Bryan W.

    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.

    Chocolate cake.  Good but a little too decadent for me.

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    Food and service was great. Would recommend. Also the house chardonnay was buttery and smooth

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    Pricey but worth it! Sushi was amazing & the carrot cake is served warm and literally melts in your mouth

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    Wonderful Food, Great Service, Perfect atmosphere. What could be better! Imani is a fabulous waitress. A+++

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    Top notch chain restaurant. It hits. Food is good, service is nice, always a reliable pick.

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    LOVE This place! Food is great, service is impeccable! Have returned many times since it opened, does not disappoint!

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    The prime rib is amazing! Service was great, not too loud, great food and drinks! I will be back !

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    great food, good service I will be going back. Ido wish that they would have had a brunch menu

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    Haywire

    4.3(2.5k reviews)
    2.0 mi
    •$$

    Absolutely exceptional experience at Haywire in Plano! From the food to the atmosphere, everything…read morewas fantastic, but our waiter, Marcus, truly made the experience stand out. He was phenomenal! He had the perfect sense of humor, was witty and quick with a joke, and knew exactly how to keep the conversation going. He was also incredibly attentive without ever being overbearing. His personality and service made the entire experience even more enjoyable. I started with the fried green tomatoes, which were delicious. For my main course, I ordered the steak and eggs from the brunch menu, and everything was cooked perfectly. The steak was exactly how I ordered it, and the eggs were great. we went upstairs to the third-floor rooftop to drink our dessert! I had the espresso martini, and it was fantastic. The rooftop has great views and is such a fun way to end the meal. Overall, Haywire exceeded expectations. Great food, great atmosphere, an awesome rooftop, and phenomenal service. Marcus deserves a special shoutout because he absolutely made our visit memorable. We will definitely be back!

    Loved everything about this place…read more Except, sitting by the window on the 2nd floor. The reflection off the white wall was blinding. Y'all need blinds or something. I was unable to visit with those across from me because of the reflection. The food and the service were fantastic! I did have to ask for ketchup that did not have the additional strong, smoky flavor added to it. Can't figure out why y'all needed to change the taste of basic ketchup. The fries are freaking fantastic!! Our group was able to enjoy the cowgirl option!! The 5 ounce steak was amazing. The appetizers are fantastic! The cheese board, pork belly bites, and friend green tomatoes are delicious! The double cheeseburger is served with the best fries I've ever had. The drinks are really good! Lemon drop martini, old fashioned, Texas tea, and the $7 Happy Hour drinks are the best! This place is a busy place. We made reservations, however, I'm not sure if you have to have them to eat here. August 2026

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    CraftWay Kitchen - Plano

    4.6(963 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    First time trying CraftWay Kitchen Plano and I had a really good experience. Emma was our server…read moreand she was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. I ordered the Pineapple Martini, which was really good, and the Blackened Shrimp & Grits, which had great flavor and was cooked perfectly. The food came out quickly, the atmosphere was nice, and the service made the experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back and would recommend asking for Emma if you get the chance!

    For as many times as I've been here, I cannot believe I haven't left a review…read more I recently completed a 5K run in the area and wanted some place to go to refuel. I remembered that Craftway Kitchen was nearby and immediately headed there. I arrived just as they were opening which was great as there was not a wait to be seated. The staff here is always super friendly and they come across like they really enjoying being there. The inside seating includes table/chair combos, booths as well as bar seating. Weather permitting, they also have a relatively large patio which contains seating. As for the food, I have never had a bad meal here. From the French Toast to the Breakfast Tacos and everything in between, the food is consistently delicious. While all my visits have been for brunch, they have an extensive dinner menu with lots options that I hope to check out in the near future. If you are in the area and looking for an a great dining experience, I highly recommend Craftway Kitchen.

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    Suburban Yacht Club - Fajita Chicken Taco &  Short Rib Quesabirria Taco .. delicious!!

    Suburban Yacht Club

    4.3(427 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Went for a friends 21st bday, for her first legal drink, and it delivered all the vibes. I don't…read moreremember the food all too well, but I think it was good. FYI not the most vegetarian friendly.

    I actually made an account just to leave a wonderful review a couple months ago but today I have…read moredifferent opinions because I was honestly appalled by how overwhelmed the staff looked during my visit. There was an extremely large party, probably around more than half of the spots, happening at the same time as the restaurant was still taking regular reservations and walk-ins, and the entire situation felt poorly planned. I want to make it very clear that this is not a complaint about the servers, hosts, bartenders, or managers working that night. Everyone I interacted with was doing their absolute best, and considering what they were dealing with, I thought the employees did a great job. Our server, was especially great. Even with how busy and stressful everything clearly was around her, she never let that stress come through in her service. She was attentive, kind, and handled everything professionally, which honestly made me appreciate her even more knowing how much was going on around the restaurant. The manager, also really stood out. He seemed to be everywhere at once, helping his employees, checking on different areas of the restaurant, and doing everything he could to keep things running. You could tell he genuinely cared about his staff and was trying to support them. My issue is with whoever organized or planned the large event. Having a party that size while continuing to fill the rest of the restaurant made everything feel unnecessarily chaotic and unorganized. There appeared to be plenty of employees working, so this did not seem like a staffing problem--it seemed like a planning problem. As a customer, it made the experience less enjoyable, but more than anything, I felt terrible watching how hard the employees and manager were having to work just to compensate for what looked like poor event planning. I really wish the large party had been planned around better, whether that meant limiting reservations, reducing walk-ins, or otherwise giving the staff enough breathing room to handle an event of that size. Again, the employees themselves were wonderful. My server was great, The manager was incredibly helpful, and the rest of the staff seemed to be doing everything they could. This review is specifically about the way the large party appeared to have been organized. The staff deserved a much better setup than what they were given.

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    Earls Kitchen + Bar

    Earls Kitchen + Bar

    3.8(1.4k reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    I was staying at the Renaissance well in Plano and Earls was in walking distance. It was actually…read morerecommended to us by a waitress at a local restaurant that was already closing and she recommended their evening happy hour. When we checked their reviews online, it didn't look too promising, but the menu sounded amazing so we decided to come back the next day and try the food. I am so glad that we did! Every single thing we ordered was absolutely amazing. We were able to order the bucket of fried chicken for $20 off of the happy hour menu which was four boneless, skinless breaded fried chicken thighs and they came out hot and perfect! They were so good. We also ordered one Baja fish taco and we regretted not ordering more because they were really good. We also ordered the lobster Bucatini, which was an amazing flavor, but honestly a bit disappointing on the portion size, it could have come with a bit more pasta and sauce, and a piece of bread would've been nice for the sauce. We ended our meal with the crème brûlée cheesecake which I was kind of scared to order because I really love crème brûlée but I'm not a super fan of cheesecake but Earl's did it 10 out of 10 perfect! Hands-down, one of the best cheesecakes I've ever had. For the drinks, I ordered an old-fashioned and my husband ordered a Moscow mule. Both of our drinks were great, we were very impressed and will definitely be back next time. We are in Plano. Dining tip: in order to take advantage of the happy hour, whether it be for lunch or dinner, you do have to sit in the bar, lounge, and I believe the outdoor patio counts as well. Your basic dining area does not give you access to the happy hour pricing.

    Our corporate office is near this location so we decided to check it out for dinner. We arrived…read morearound 6:15 on a Thursday night and clearly happy hour was still going on or just wrapping up as it was incredibly packed with many other business professionals in the area. We were a party of six and got seated originally at a small booth. We definitely felt uncomfortable because it was a very very tight fit so we did ask to be moved at which point we were moved to two separate tables that were near each other. They can't put the tables together in some areas because they're actually voltage to the floor. So four people sat at one table and then two of us sat at another table. It worked out perfectly fine. We just couldn't all engage in the conversation, but it was fine. I ordered an old-fashioned and it was OK. I did order a second one and opted to go to Buffalo Trace . I will say their cherries taste like they are soaked in the house whiskey and it's a lot to take when you bite it at the end of your grain. For my meal, I got the Cobb salad with the sirloin and no egg. The salad was really good and I appreciated the steak. Steak is only about 4 ounces that you'll be able to see from the image so I definitely want a little bit more. We did get some appetizers - forgive me as I don't remember what the name of this dip was, but it was very tasty and was basically corn with avocado and something else. While all the food was good - the location was incredibly loud. I'm pretty convinced that anywhere you eat in the Plano area is loud.

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    Whiskey Cake - A look into our restaurant

    Whiskey Cake

    4.2(4k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    •$$

    Let me start by saying that I always have and always will love Whiskey Cake. If there is one thing…read morethey are, it's "consistent". As expected it was pretty busy when we got there for brunch on a Sunday and were told it'd be a 30min wait for a pay off 2, but thankfully e we were able to find seats at the bar. Because the place was so busy it was a little loud but it was still easy to hear each other as we conversed. The food has yet to disappoint in the last 4 years I've been dining here. The chicken was perfectly fried, my French toast was moist, the deviled eggs were creamy, and the cocktail was delicious. We'll keep dining here and bringing our friends for sure.

    I had my best friend meet me here on Wednesday- Sept 9 for her 50th birthday lunch. I live in…read moreFlowermound and she lives in Forney so I picked a spot in the middle- mind you I've been here MANY many times over the years but she has not. I made a reservation in advance requesting a booth (since it's a tad quieter) so we could visit and have a nice long lunch having driven so far to meet up and celebrate. We were sat at a table - right next to a very large group and it was so loud we couldn't hear anything we said to each other, I asked the hostess why we were sat at a table and no effort was made to rectify the issue. My husband and I have both made reservations and table requests in the past and have never had an issue. The spot is usually held for us. And the hostess did say she saw my request on the reservation- apparently just ignored it. Then came our server. Bless her for trying but serving at a restaurant is NOT her gifting. She was very very slow to arrive (over ten minutes seated before she showed up) and she immediately got my drink order wrong, when I told her she just stared at me and grabbed my drink and came back with the correct one but a lemon and not the lime I requested. When I asked for my lime - she literally walked back with it IN THE PALM OF HER HAND!!! Three different times she removed food or drinks from our table without asking if we were done with them. She was never apologetic or kind when she made a mistake and really seemed very unaware of the "service" job altogether. My friend and I are overly nice to service people. I still tipped her very well! But the lunch was a disaster from start to finish and NOT the first time experience or birthday lunch I hoped to provide for her. We started with the goat cheese appetizer- it was good as always tho a tad too much garlic. My friend got the chicken melt after asking our server several menu questions and not getting clear answers. And I went with the turkey chili but it was too spicy for me so I took it home. The server asked if I'd like some additional chips to take home with it and never brought them. We have long loved Whiskey Cake and this wasn't a good look at all to have my friend as a returning customer. The server who brought out our appetizers was very lovely- and when she stirred the goat cheese for us and got oil everywhere, including on me, she apologized profusely. Mistakes happen- and her response to it was professional and kind. And THAT is the star I'm giving. She gets the star. The rest would be a very sad zero.

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    Whiskey Cake - Fish 'N Chips:
wild Alaskan cod, beer batter, dill crumble, Sazerac barrel aged malt vinegar, hand-cut fries, remoulade

    Fish 'N Chips: wild Alaskan cod, beer batter, dill crumble, Sazerac barrel aged malt vinegar, hand-cut fries, remoulade

    Whiskey Cake - TAVERN BURGER:
brisket blend, new American cheese, dill pickles, lettuce, tomato, fancy sauce, sesame bun

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    TAVERN BURGER: brisket blend, new American cheese, dill pickles, lettuce, tomato, fancy sauce, sesame bun

    Seasons 52 - Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon served with broccolini, Yukon mash, red wine and mushroom sauce.

    Seasons 52

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    •$$$

    Time for an update. It's been about 2 years since my last visit and this one excelled. So,I decided…read moreit's time for an update for several reasons: 1. Darden Restaurants in General and Seasons 52 are miracle workers at maintaining their fine tuned dinning machine. We are in a very tough environment for restaurant operators and they're continuing to operate Best of Class. 2. The food continues to be spot on,year in and year out. Summer,fall,winter and spring They don't do average. I can Always,with a capital a, Depend on a good meal. 2. Service is still very good. A lot of places in this price range have Averaged Out by compromising on qualified people. Not here. 3. Atmosphere... relaxing and comfortable as always. 4. Prices. They are holding their own while others raise cost outside the margins. I'm sure it's not easy but,as a loyal customer I appreciate this. Overall I love having this in my go to rotation for a special experience. Thanks for your hard work Seasons 52.

    Seasons 52 is a seasonal restaurant and we were able to enjoy the summer menu for our visit. We…read morewent as a family to celebrate my mother in law's birthday. We all shared the charcuterie board which featured prosciutto, salami, white cheddar, goat cheese, brick oven grapes, and toasted lavosh. This was a perfect appetizer and doesn't overfill you! I enjoyed the brick oven gnocci. This is prepared with pesto, mozzarella, and herbs. This one of my favorite dishes on the menu. It is always pipping hot, so you will need to wait for it to cool quite a bit. This is flavorful and hearty for only 550 calories. I also tried a dessert for the first time- they call them small indulgences. I tried a lemon blueberry cake. It's about 6 bites, which is perfect for an after dinner sweet for me! The whole menu is calorie mindful offering all dishes below 595 calories. This is a great practice and was not noticeable at all, unless you read the menu carefully! Our family visits here a couple times a year and we will definitely return for more seasonal yums in the fall! Keep in mind parking is hard in this area. We typically expect to valet park for a few dollars plus tip!

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    Seasons 52 - Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.

    Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.

    Seasons 52 - Cedar Plank-roasted Salmon with seasonal vegetables, marble potatoes and dill-mustard sauce

    Cedar Plank-roasted Salmon with seasonal vegetables, marble potatoes and dill-mustard sauce

    Seasons 52 - Seasons 52 has a wide selection of varietals on our wine menu

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    Seasons 52 has a wide selection of varietals on our wine menu

    J. Alexander's Restaurant - seafood - Updated October 2026

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