Our daughter wanted steak for Christmas Eve dinner and wanted a place fancier than Salt Grass, but not as fancy as Ruth Chris. So we booked J. Alexanders because they also have a wide assortment of menu items. We had eaten there years ago and it was excellent. I ordered the J Lohr Merlot and our waiter came back and told me they were out. So I ordered the Predator Zinfandel. When I got home I realized they still charged me for the Merlot that was not available. On this visit the experience and food wasn't like I remembered. We started with Caesar and the Alex's salad. Both were large for side salads and the greens were fresh. The rustic croutons were very good. Our waiter wasn't very personable. We didn't even know his name until we got the check. My daughter got the NY Strip and mac and cheese. The steak had good taste, but was a little tough. The mac and cheese was good, but not phenomenal. I had the chef special Tuscan Steak with twice baked potato. The steak had a good taste, but it was also a but tough. Not sure what cut it was. The twice baked potato was just okay. After dinner, our daughter said they steak at Salt Grass was actually better than here. read more

J. Alexander's - Tuscany steak. A little tough. - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The service is excellent so ask for Miranda's section! The drinks are made by bartenders who know how to shake those margaritas. I had the jalapeño red fish-OMGosh! The jalapeño gets right to the spot where any hotter and it's not pleasurable. The filet Caesar is wonderful too but the star off the show is the salmon dip! You can't go wrong with that and a couple of drinks of your choice. read more

J. Alexander's never disappoints! I love that you can dress up or down. They are also very accommodating. It's very dark in the restaurant and gives an intimate ambiance. My favorite is the J. Alexander's salad but I ordered the filet with Béarnaise sauce and it was so good! read more

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JAlexander is consistent in their food, wait staff and cleanliness. Always my favorite place to go for any occasion. Love the Prime Rib fixed just perfect. The ribs are always delicious and cooked perfectly. Always special to go to JAlexanders. read more

Let's start with our waiter because that's the best part of our whole experience. Eber was amazing. He was so attentive to all of us especially my almost centurion FIL. We had the grilled trout and teriyaki salmon, and hamburger. All were excellent. I just cannot say enough about tonight. We have been coming here for years and tonight was the best ever. read more

We've been going to J Alexander's for over 20 years, while living in Kansas City and San Antonio. It's been a favorite of ours and up until now, we've never left the restaurant without leaving the completely satisfied with the food and service ... until this last Friday. I took my wife to the Basse Rd J Alexander's for her birthday. As always, the service was great. My wife loved her meal. I ordered their plumb sauce Baby back Ribs as advertised on their menu. These have been a twenty year favorite of mine. I knew exactly what to expect and waited with great anticipation. First bite, I knew something was wrong. The ribs were covered with a pepper sauce, that had some kick to it. I'm sure some folks would love them. I didn't. Just so happened, a manager came by to ask us how the meal was going and I asked if they had changed their recipe. He said that they recently changed, and he had gotten some folks who did not like them, and maybe with more customer feedback, J Alexander's would go back to the original plumb recipe. He left and I was never asked about my meal again. I think the manager was afraid I'd complain and want a refund - so no one asked. My 3 stars may be harsh, but I was very disappointed and I can't believe they didn't clearly state they were using a new recipe... in fact it said plumb sauce in the menu description. I shouldn't be used as a Guinee Pig for taste testing and feedback. I ate about 1/3 of my ribs, helped my wife eat her steak, ate my fries and coleslaw, and still left unfulfilled. They gave my wife a free carrot cake dessert which was nice, and everything else was tasty, as we come to expect from our 20 years experience there - except the ribs. I gave the rest of my ribs to our son - also his favorite, but he ended up as disappointed as I was. For me, their ribs have become ho-hum and I would never order them again. And no, we didn't take it out on our waiter, who was excellent, and tipped him accordingly. read more

New and clean restaurant near LaCantera/RIM area. My server Johnathan was excellent - very courteous and quick with his service. Prime rib was a perfect medium rare and came out quickly - the mashed potatoes and au jus on the side were excellent as well. Great spot for a business trip or a date - can dress up or I did see families and people with shorts/polos attire also. read more

J. Alexander's - Prime Rib - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We chose J Alexander's this year for our anniversary celebration. The menu is really small but they do a really good job with everything they offer. The ambience in the restaurant is very romantic with low lighting and the service is always impeccable. We both started with a side salad which is always fresh, crunchy and served with delicious house made croutons. They have that GOOD ranch, IYKYK! My better half ordered the ribs that came with the housemaid, coleslaw, and french fries. I always enjoy their coleslaw, but he prefers coleslaw to be a little more wet. The shoestring, french fries are always delicious and crispy. The ribs were tender and well seasoned but unfortunately, on this night, they were cold. Very room temperature at best but because they tasted really well he didn't send them back (I would've asked our server to put them back on the fire for a few). I opted for the chicken tender platter which came out piping hot, juicy and well seasoned. Trust me when I tell you that you will find the most out of this world mac and cheese you will ever find, anywhere. I really only ate dinner so I could get to the dessert portion. J Alexander's has the best carrot cake I've ever had, personally. No, I will not share, no you cannot have "just a taste", don't look at it, smell it or even imagine how good and decadent it is! It's mine!!! That's one thing in this world that I won't share. Order it! You won't be disappointed. If the ribs had been hot, this would've been a solid 5. I'll give it a 4.5 but round up for good measure. read more

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Pork tenderloins and tacos for brunch! Glad this spot opens up at 11, so I can meet with friends before work AND I can break my fast with dinner!the bang sauce tastes like thai sweet chili sauce. The mashed potatoes are mashed with a little skin, which is how I like em. My friend said the fish tacos were good. The portions here are pretty big. The bar opens at 11 as well, if you want to start early. I'd like to come back for ribs, dessert, and deviled eggs. The vibe is friendly and you can order a drink and read or catch up with friends/family over some food. The menu has something for omnivore, carnivore, and pescatarians, but I didn't see anything geared toward vegans or vegetarians. Otherwise, it's a pretty good chain. read more

J. Alexander's - Pork tenderloin - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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YES! I was on a late night steak and fries craving, this place was open so I decided to check it out. Honestly this place is underrated, I feel like no one really talks about it as they do other commercial steak houses. The service was great, super friendly staff and knowledgeable. They recommended the NY strip even though I'm a ribeye guy myself, the NY Strip was the perfect size, super juicy, and seasoned perfectly. The fries were super crispy and seasoned well. Over all, I was super impressed. I'll be sure to come again for the ribeye! read more

J. Alexander's - Steak ' N ' Fries - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food's good and they don't overfill your plate! Service is OK . I had the soup and the Avocado bomb which was delicious. Their chocolate cake is filling and good to the last bite. A tad pricey but we'll worth it. read more

The food was excellent. Steak was tender and moist. Chicken was cooked to perfection and the mashed potatoes were heavenly! Our waiter was very attentive and quick to give us refills. read more

J. Alexander's - Brazos medallions with Mushrooms and Mash Potatoes. Rotisserie Roasted Chicken with Mash Potatoes - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Ambiance was nice, staff was very friendly and attentive. We had an appetizer and main entrees. The red fish special and rotisserie chicken was very delicious. The butter sauce on my fish was very good! We had the salmon dip and that was very tasty! We will be back for more and try something different next time! read more

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Had another great dinner at J Alexanders. They have one of the best caesar salads in town, the Ahi is always super fresh and the steaks are very tender. The carrot cake was also amazing. Johnathan the GM runs a great restaurant and we cannot wait to return! read more

We decided to come to J Alexanders for New Year's Eve and the service was phenomenal. Our waitress was great and handled all of our needs. The New York strip was over cooked, we ordered medium rare and the waitress took it back no questions asked. The manager brought the new steak out and stayed to make sure it was to our liking. I ordered the marinated ribeye, and unfortunately I wasn't impressed. It had a sweet teriyaki sauce flavor and ruined the steak in my opinion. My mom ordered the prime rib and it was amazing. Their Caesar salad was also extremely fresh and their croutons were buttery and made from scratch. I can't wait to go back and try their fillet mignon. read more

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I've been impressed in the past, but this time around was left feeling meh. I started with a salad and asked for the dressing on the side. of course they delivered my salad drenched in dressing. pieces of the pasta were stuck together and not cooked throughly. probably a 4 out of 10. read more

J. Alexander's - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

What a delightful place!!everything is on point !! Our waiter, Milo was outstanding! The carrot was delightful! read more

One is the best meals I've had in a long time. I came to J. Alexander's today to grab some takeout. They have curbside ordering and paper menus. However I placed my order inside at the bar. I ordered the steak Maui, the mac & cheese, and a slice of carrot cake to go. My steak was deliciously marinated and cooked perfectly medium well as I'd ordered. It was huge and so juicy, just melted in my mouth. The Mac n cheese was well seasoned and sooo cheesy. Loved it! The carrot cake!!! OMG!! The portion size was just perfect aka huge!! And it was sooo good! I can't place my finger on the icing- it tasted more like buttercream than cream cheese. Whatever it was it was certainly delicious! The cake itself was full of shredded carrots and nuts. Definitely a great homemade cake!! The service was phenomenal! Everyone was smiling and friendly from the hostesses to the bartenders. Definitely a great atmosphere and I will certainly return and will likely be a regular! read more

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Go here all the time and love it. Except this one time. I placed an order through DoorDash and when I received our food and had already eaten majority of it I later found a maggot in my artichoke. I called the restaurant to notify them and the lady who answered did not seem the slightest of concerned and just told me to cancel my order through DoorDash. Gave me a very small apology. Was not expecting this at all. I understand accidents happen and usually would not leave a review like this but the way this was handled left me here leaving this. read more

J. Alexander's - Bug. - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This would be a definite no. It's overrated and over priced. The comfort cafe is a much better option.

Service is ok Food so so. but the price is high And I eat the same plates at Lubby's for less... The cheeseburger is small small like one Jimmy Bean for breakfast. Ambiance is ok. Also the bar good bar tender .............................................................................................................. read more

J. Alexander's - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Our favorite weeknight spot. Food is always great. Bar service is on par. My favorites are Ahi tuna salad Prime rib with a Caesar salad Steak burger Pumpkin pie read more

Went for a friend's birthday and all I can say is yummy. The ribs were cooked to perfection and the fries were the best I have had in a long time. The chocolate cake was a perfect way to finish the meal. Service was great and the restaurant was very nice. I would recommend to anyone. read more

J. Alexander's - Chocolate Cake - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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My wife, who's hard to please... uttered the following three words at the table: "Best steak ever." I completely agreed. Service was amazing. She was very accommodating. Ask for ARIEL. Also Jonathan Mireles the manager came by and visited and he was very welcoming. We've been here many times and it's always a pleasure. Highly recommended. We are coming back. read more

Lunch today quietly celebrating our anniversary. Gabriella was perfect, her service was prompt and polite. I had the Steak Maui a ribeye marinated in a pineapple like glaze. My husband had the prime rib. I highly recommend the cucumber salad as well. The desserts that went past looked amazing. Our steaks were good, tender and juicy. We didn't try any of the strategy sides but I'm sure they won't disappoint. There were several things I'd still like to try. I almost forgot our starter, the artichokes chargrilled! Delicious flavor. read more

J. Alexander's - Roasted Artichoke - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Started off with the Deviled Eggs... Surprisingly better than expected. Nice creamy texture light on relish topped with sweet bacon! Yummy Tried the 210 Specialty Cocktail a couple times and enjoyed it. Sweet with the ginger beer bubbly to go with the bourbon. Dinner was a nice slab of baby back ribs. Tender, Fall off the Bone Ribs... down fall was the amount of BBQ Sauce put in them without cooking it on. Slathered but not finished off. Coleslaw is awesome without being too sweet. Hot Fries with plenty of salt. Just needed a hot dinner roll to sop it all up with. Definite Return in my future read more

Stopped in as a last minute dinner option and we were seated right away. The meal was light but fulfilling. As a shareable, the meatloaf and shrimp were a nice compliment to each other. The meatloaf was tender and plenty flavorful. The perfectly cooked shrimp wasn't over battered and had just enough seasoning. The acorn squash with cinnamon and slivers of almond served the purpose for a tasty treat. read more

J. Alexander's - Meatloaf with mash red potatoes and broccoli - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Food amazing and the service was even better. Fernando and the host were very professional and took care of us from the moment we walked in! Truly amazing experience and best lunch I had in a while. If I could give them 10 stars I would! The room was full and the ambiance was perfect everyone enjoying themselves! read more

Four star review based primarily on the great service from Jaír (sp) on Friday 10/22/21 about 30 minutes to close. It has been years since I lasted visited J Alexander's and I've never been to this location. I remembered they were known for the prime rib. But, I didn't want anything that heavy, so ordered the steak tacos and my friend had the fish sandwich. She raved about the fish and orzo/wild rice side dish. She also enjoyed her lemon drop martini especially the way it was presented with a small carafe with enough for a second drink. . The steak in my tacos was delicious but the cold relish, lettuce and tortilla just distracted from the goodness of the steak so I just ate the good part. I had a spicy jalapeño margarita which was tasty. The meal fell down on desert for me. The chocolate cake was very rich and dense but the flavor reminded me of a Little Debbie brownie. I took a piece of key lime pie home to my daughter and we both noted that it seemed old. Perhaps due to it being late at end of the week. Anyhoo the food for me was ok. I look forward to returning to get the prime rib or steak they are known for. Getting back to Jaír, I was super impressed. He handled our table better than servers at more expensive places like J Prime, Perry's, Silo, Ruth Chris. It was especially nice given how short staffed most restaurants are these days. I hope J Alexander's knows what a gem they have! His service was 5 star. Food was 3 star for me, hence 4 stars total. The menu had a wide price range, atmosphere was nice so I recommend as a good date nite spot. Enjoy! read more

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Everything about this place is "okay". The food is "okay" and the service is "okay". We were hardly checked on at all by our server. He never came by to ask us about our drinks and food. The only time he came after taking our order was for to-go boxes and the check. Given the high price of everything on the menu, you would think you'd be given great service. It's not the case at all. You're better off getting better service from a Chili's read more

I'll preface by saying it was Tuesday night (election day) and around 7:30, so not very busy: we were a party of 4, one who was walking with a cane. The hostess offered us a booth but we asked for a table, so rather than putting us at the larger table in that area, she took us further into the restaurant, up a few stairs and sat us at a 4-top. Fine, but why? The restaurant was VERY dark. We all ordered the same thing: prime rib sandwich. It was not hot. And very tough, hard to eat without looking like an animal. The French fries were good. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. Although he did forget to bring one of the desserts, but that was probably for the best. I will return to J Alexander's but I was somewhat disappointed in this trip. read more

My fiancé and I had a late valentines date here and J Alexanders did not disappoint. It was our first time there and I'm so glad we finally tried it out! Not sure why nobody talks about this place?! The ambiance is so chill, relaxing, low lighting and sound perfect for dates. Beautiful and clean, hostesses and waitresses were very friendly too. Service was speedy and food was hot and delicious! We read the prime rib was good and we'd never tried it before. They accommodated our picky appetites and got both of our steaks halved so we could easily have half of each (prime rib & ribeye). Btw, the ribeye that's not "Hawaiian" is not listed but is available , just ask. It's SO DELICIOUS. I wasn't a fan of the prime rib but that's a me problem, not a JA problem. My fiancé loved it. Everything was cooked to perfection. The NYO Mac and cheese was the perfect side. We added a side of fries to share and it was humongous as you can see from pics- not sure if that was an extra charge for such a huge side but we didn't need that much and couldn't finish them lol ! Our appetizer was deviled eggs and I couldn't have asked for better. Overall I loved everything, and we will definitely be returning to try more ! read more

J. Alexander's - Prime rib, ribeye, NYO Mac and cheese, fries - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Celebrated 2 occasions Valentine's Day and My sons birthday. He requested a steak dinner. We arrived at the restaurant at 4pm. Since it was a holiday we figured we beat the dinner crowd. Table of 4 was readily available. The ambiance was definitely a vibe. Restaurant was clean and the staff was attentive and friendly. We made it through service without a hitch! Started off with the Deviled Eggs and Spinach Queso accompanied by a pico de gallo. Delicious! The queso was piping hot, chips were thin and crispy. The deviled eggs were a hit with my family. They were a combination of smoky sweet and savory flavor. I prefer the filling a bit Creamier but still a flavorful appetizer. They came in a order of 6. We also shared 2 Caesar salads. Serving was definitely large enough. Lettuce was crisp and chilled,lightly coated dressing and house made croutons. I had the soup of the day, chicken pasta soup. Very creamy broth and filled with bite size veggies. I was able to identify mushrooms, carrots, celery, green beans, bits of chicken and pasta. I asked for a side of bread or crackers. I was given a plate of 4 slices of very fresh sourdough bread and 2 pads of butter with herbs. Really enjoyed it. Hubby had a steak burger which I read on menu that the steak is ground up daily. The burger was definitely juicy and beautifully cooked to perfection. We asked for fries to be extra crispy and they delivered. My son had steak and fries. Now we asked for medium and it did come back more on the well side. However, there is a disclaimer that some marinated meats might come out that way. Nevertheless it was tender, juicy and full of flavor. My daughter ordered the cilantro shrimp. The portion is huge! A grilled shrimp skewer over a bed of rice with a heaping side of coleslaw. We also enjoyed a princess duchess cocktail. Not sure if it's on regular menu but it was a fragrant sparkling cocktail. Very cute and dainty. Although the experience and the food was good it was a bit pricey. Definitely will come back on a date night! read more

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I would say 3.5. My wife and I wanted a place that had prime rib and we remembered we had been there a few years ago and they had it so we tried it out. We arrived early and had a couple of drinks at the bar. 13$ each for a bourbon and coke. We were seated and Meredith was our server. She did a fantastic job and was very attentive, talkative and informative. We had the fish dip appetizer and it was good. The caesar salad was ok but I prefer mine with more zing to it. Kind of dull. The prime rib cooked perfectly, but taste wise was just ok. I have had better. The horse radish and au jus were diluted down and not a lot of flavor. The smashed potatoes were really, really good. We ended up with the chocolate cake for dessert and it was good. read more

J. Alexander's has been at the Quarry for a number of years now, and is probably a bit underappreciated. Their steaks stand up against specialized steakhouses, but they have a broader menu with salads, seafood, and appetizers--you can bring a group of diverse generations and tastes, and just about everyone will have a good time. The bar and patio are more laid back and have TVs for following sports. Try popping in during a slow hour for a piece of carrot cake and just enjoy life. read more

J. Alexander's - Carrot cake at J. Alexander's - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Just not my cup of tea as a picky eater so nothing wrong at all with the service it's simply just my opinion! Although they did have an AMAZING carrot cake, still thinking about it till this day read more

Good service. Lacked basic table salt. I could taste the steak but it wasn't adequately seasoned. Steak Tacos same deal, no salt at all.

I guess I was expecting a good steak house but it turned out to just be meh. I ordered the steak fries which is a classic and of course medium rare, that was not the case (a full fledged medium for sure) fries were good but would have been better if they were doubled fried. The bartender was awesome, she was very attentive and quick to help everyone truly big props (wish I remembered her name). Ambiance was a great place if you like to yell to talk and point to get what you want. Not a fan. Overall might be for some but for what one pays you expect better. read more

We looked up a steak place and found this. My fiancé and I shared a ribeye special. It was a 14 ounce so each one of us having 7 ounces was perfect. The chef divided our plates in half which made it a lot easier. Delicious adult alcohol beverages. read more

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This is our go to regular restaurant for lunch and dinner. Menu is not extensive but their recipes are solid and the kitchen usually hits the mark. The service is always above average but sometimes annoying as inexperienced wait staff will interrupt a conversation to ask you "How is everything?" instead of reading the table. I wish they had lower waiter turnover as I rarely get waited on by the same server although they share the service delivery duties which means you are always getting your food promptly and hot! Best martinis in town! Best steaks and carrot cake! read more