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    J. Alexander's

    4.1 (313 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    J. ALEXANDER'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Katie T.

    This was our first time eating here. And now we are mad at ourselves for not going sooner. Stephanie was our waitress and she was phenomenal. We actually split a couple entrees. She was amazing putting our entrées on separate plates and bringing enough dressings out for our salads. She then recommended the carrot cake. Did not get a picture of it, but it was amazing. The frosting...chefs kiss! Atmosphere was very warm and cozy. Not noisy at all. This will probably be one of our very favorite places that we will put in our rotation of dining out . Highly recommend!!!

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    Linda S.

    From out of state, but in Toledo for the afternoon. Knew nothing about Alexander's but explored the online menu and decided to give it a go. Walking in the 3 young female hostesses were chatting together and said it would be about 10 minutes. After 10, we approached host desk to inquire and one of three a bit sharply said "10 minutes " (there were empty tables, btw). We said "Oh! That's what we were told when we arrived!" The same person rolled her eyes and turned to make a somewhat sarcastic comment to her friend. We sat down and waited quietly. Had we let that deter us, which we considered, we would have missed an otherwise par excellence dining experience! Our server, Ava (pictured, with her permission), was fantastic! Knew the menu, acted as though it was a pleasure to serve us, answered questions, checked back, all with a joyful smile! Shared flame grilled artichoke app...superb! Hubs had a pre dinner IPA, and I had a pre dinner lightly dirty, really chilled martini w/bleu cheese olives. The great surprise was that instead of discarding what's left in the shaker, they pour it into a separate chilled glass set into a cup of icy water (pictured) to keep it cold until you replenish your martini glass. Hubby (also pictured bc he's the best dinner partner) had the baby back ribs. Ribs, country slaw, and perfectly roasted baked potato...He loved it all! I had the filet, which had their signature herb butter melting atop, and because I didn't want anything else that'd be heavy, chose the special sliced tomatoes (not cooked) and seasoned with skill. Perfect summer accompaniment! Great ambiance once we got past the lackluster hostesses. We will def return when in the Toledo area...might even make a special trip!

    Prime rib with au jus and smashed potatoes
    Devon P.

    I went back and had just the smashed potatoes. There were chunks of undercooked potatoes in them. I understand chunky mashed potatoes, but I do not believe that means undercooked. The staff were nice and the bar top was clean so that's a plus.

    Rattlesnake Pasta with chicken and shrimp, with southwestern seasoning on the side... Amazing!
    Susan S.

    I recently went to JA's to celebrate a birthday and an engagement. We were a party of four and had made a reservation a week beforehand for a Saturday evening. Our table was ready on time. While JA's is a chain restaurant, it's an upscale chain with a sophisticated ambiance that can generally be expected to deliver good quality food and service. I've been here many times over the years and have had some varying experiences. Fortunately, I can report that everything was five stars for my most recent visit. Our server, MJ, exceeded all expectations for service. He was extremely personable as he interacted with us and took an interest in the occasions we were celebrating. He also had a great sense of humor. When he was busy, other servers were attentive to us in a team like and friendly manner. Service was outstanding. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I ordered the Rattlesnake Pasta with chicken and shrimp. It was absolutely delicious! (See picture posted below.) Another person in our party ordered the same entree and also loved it. Since I had inquired about spiciness of the southwestern seasonings in the dish, MJ offered to bring seasoning on the side so I could add as much or as little as I wanted. The two others in our group ordered a steak entree and an ahi tuna dish. No complaints from either of them. (Pictures also posted.) After dinner, MJ served four plates so we could all taste the birthday girl's scrumptious carrot cake that is complimentary for all birthdays. It's beyond decadent and worth every calorie. We lingered talking after dinner and dessert and never felt pressured to leave after approximately three hours. Our experience was definitely amazing in every way due to the excellent service and food, in addition to enjoying the festivity of our celebration. Highly recommend this restaurant!

    RATTLESNAKE PASTA

    Always great food! Tried the Hong Kong shrimp for the first time & it was delicious. A little spice to it but not bad. They also have the best ranch. Queso & pasta are staples we always order.

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    Ree T.

    I keep falling in love with this place. Over and over again. I go years in between visits and it manages to maintain the quality of service and food. The atmosphere is very chill with low lighting and comfortable seats. The timing of food delivery and drink delivery is perfect.

    Salad with honey mustard
    Alan B.

    We ordered the soup and salad as I always do. They are both really good and just the right amount of food. The staff were great even though we walked in the door 30 minutes before closing time. Everything was great.

    N.Y. steak, with mac and cheese.
    D H.

    Excellent food, excellent staff, excellent service. Going to a chain restaurant in another state can be a gamble. Not here, parking lot was full so I expected a wait. I did not have to wait. The service was Johnny on the spot with the table service. I didn't sit down to a half wiped table with dirty dish water. My server was knowledgeable about the menu and was able to answer any question put to her. My steak was cooked perfect medium. Mac and cheese was also delicious. Next time I'm in Ohio, I won't hesitate to return.

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    Eric O.

    Lunch at the bar. Started with a side salad. Then an appetizer of deviled eggs to share. Burger no bun

    Seafood Alfredo
    Deanne M.

    This was my first time back to J. Alexander's in over 20 years after returning to Toledo and I loved every moment! The waitress was extremely nice, helpful, and accommodating. The drinks were delicious. The calamari was very good. The steak brazzo was flavor-overload and I loved it! My daughter loved her seafood Alfredo, and also the key lime pie was really good. I had absolutely no complaints-perfecto!

    Lemon drop.  Sooo good!

    Tonight the food was so good, fillet cooked perfectly, Mac and cheese so amazing, drinks were perfect. And to top it off our waitress Brooke was top notch! She was friendly, helpful and attentive. It was a perfect meal.

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    good food, good atmosphere good service The filet mignon was awesome. It is pricey, but once in a while, splurge as well worth it.

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    We loved it. Steak Maui is the best. Can't wait to ho back again! Will try something else next time.

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    Ask the Community - J. Alexander's

    The Standard Restaurant - Butcher 's Cut- rotating cut of prime steak

    The Standard Restaurant

    (84 reviews)

    $$$

    This was my second visit to The Standard, this time for an early Holiday meal. We had reservations…read morefor two and were promptly seated in a booth as requested. I hadn't realized before that there is a large room to the right of the bar area. We were there for a somewhat early dinner at 6pm on a Saturday and the place was bustling! Definitely make a reservation. (I used Open Table online two or three weeks in advance and it was very easy.) We were greeted shortly after being seated and our server advised us of the special entrees after taking our drink orders. We decided to split the roasted beet salad which also came with herbed goat cheese. Our server brought the salad on two plates- already divided. The salad was absolutely amazing!! I am seriously still craving it and the portion was so large that I couldn't even finish my half. Our server promptly boxed it up before our entrees were served. For the main course, I ordered one of the specials- scallops with rice sauteed with spinach. My friend had pork roast with carrots, which was a large portion - no complaints and she took home leftovers for another meal. I'll speak to my scallops... They were perfectly prepared, but there were only three scallops and a plentiful serving of rice and spinach. I love spinach and this side was very well seasoned. It didn't take long to eat the three scallops and the spinach pieces in the rice. I definitely enjoyed my meal, but wished for even one more scallop. Since my entree was a special that was verbally announced, I didn't know the price until I saw the bill. While it was delicious, I found the $41 charge a bit steep. The Standard is exceptional in almost every way- service was impeccable, amazing food, lovely ambiance- but be prepared for a pricey evening. My friend and I had a very enjoyable time and I definitely recommend this restaurant. I will say, however, that it can be difficult to talk because it is so busy. That said, it's popular for a reason! Check out the photos below for a virtual experience.

    Came for a birthday so this was his choice. I did make a reservation and noted the celebration…read more Seated right away with the server verbally telling us the specials. I personally like to see it on paper so I can view ingredients but Im going with the flow. The service is a stand out here. Started with garlic bread bites. Server indicated there is a light blue cheese drizzle that they actually drizzle at the table. Neither of us are big fans of blue cheese and made sure to tell her when she started. She said its very mild n not overpowering. It was not mild n it was overpowering. I love love bread n I only ate one square. French onion soup was good per the man. I wanted the chicken special but when I said Ididn't care for peppers the server said she didn't recommend it then. Not sure why peppers couldn't be removed? but I took her advice and chose shrimp instead. Shrimp n mashed potatoes for me. Lamb chops n some type of potatoes for him. It was fine. At the price point($200 for 2) I was expecting more than fine. They did bring him a bday dessert but as she stated they don't sing happy birthday. Ok then. Stashed the leftovers in the car and went next door for beers n bday shots. More my speed. I would come back if its someone else's choice

    LongHorn Steakhouse - Order an exceptionally tender center-cut Flo’s Filet grilled with our signature seasoning.

    LongHorn Steakhouse

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    I had been to this restaurant more than a month ago and thought I had already posted a review…read more.. But since I couldn't find a review, here goes based on my memory. My friend had recommended Longhorn because of a very positive experience and so I agreed to give it a try. We normally meet for an early dinner, so I didn't think reservations were necessary (and am not sure if the restaurant takes reservations), but it was very crowded when we arrived. There wasn't too long a wait for a table, but service wasn't fast - which was okay for my friend and me because we were busy catching up with each other. The ambiance is that of a typical low-lit steakhouse. I recall that it was pleasant but nothing over the top memorable. We had a leisurely dinner and both ordered the salmon dinner. Both were pleased with our entrees. In comparison to other local restaurants, the salmon was very slightly below the meal I had at one restaurant but definitely above a salmon meal at another restaurant that would be considered by many to be higher level (and more expensive). We had a very nice experience dining at the Talmadge Road restaurant in Toledo and I would definitely recommend it. Sorry that I didn't take photos; we were hungry by the time our dinners were served!

    I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience my group and I had at your restaurant…read morerecently. We arrived with a party of 10 people (6 adults & 4 children), looking forward to dining together to celebrate my sons birthday. However, we were refused service on the basis of our group size. While I understand that restaurants may have policies regarding large parties, the way the situation was handled felt dismissive and lacking in accommodation or effort to offer alternatives. There was no attempt to seat us other than they told us we could sit in separate sections. Good customer service includes making reasonable efforts to accommodate guests or, at the very least, communicating policies clearly and courteously. Unfortunately, this experience did not meet those expectations. I hope you will take this feedback into consideration to improve how similar situations are handled in the future.

    Mancy's Steaks - Aged Delmonico Cut Ribeye (16 oz.)

    Mancy's Steaks

    (352 reviews)

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    The original Mancy's ! You'll look for Frank Sinatra coming around the corner- excellent steak with…read morethe wonderful traditional sides paired with friendly service with a smile. You may never go back to the " copycat chain steak" restaurants- Please don't save it until a special occasion.....it's special because you deserve it!

    Waiter and manager lied to us multiple times …read more...... I will never eat here again. The price I paid for this meal Everything should've been perfect. Me my wife and 2 of are friends went to dinner here last night and 3 of us ordered the loaded baked potato... 45 minutes after we order our waiter comes out and tells us they are out of baked potato. And that's fine. We went with the fries. The problem is 20 minutes later the table behind us had 8 baked potatoes delivered to their table when our waitress comes back, we questioned the waitress about that because she just told us they were out of baked potatoes and standing at the table next to us was the manager the waiter proceeded to tell us they are out now and the manager turns around and says the oven stopped working at the same time ......... so which is it ?????? Why lie about something like that why not just say we forgot to put that on the order or whatever might of happened.. and then the manager tells us we will get you baked potatoes out asap another 20 minutes go by the waiter comes back and says we're just gonna take the baked potato off your bill. We're out of baked potatoes lol like we haven't heard that light tonight already !!!!we get our bill and of course the baked potatoes is not taking off our bill because it's included in the meal !!!!! So multiple lies from the manager and waiter. we paid over $500 between the four of us we will never eat here again ..... This is by far the worst experience I've ever had in a restaurant.

    Texas Roadhouse

    Texas Roadhouse

    (105 reviews)

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    Amazing as always. Consistant and tasty. Drinks are overpriced for not having a full shot of booze…read morethough :/

    I want to express my complete disappointment and frustration with our experience at your Secor Road…read morelocation today. We joined the waitlist at approximately 4:02 p.m. and arrived at the restaurant around 4:30 p.m. When we checked in, the original hostess acknowledged that the quoted wait time was around an hour and 25 minutes, but specifically told us that the restaurant was "moving much faster than expected" and that we would "be seated by 5:00 p.m. at the most." Based on that assurance, we stayed and waited patiently. At approximately 5:05 p.m., we checked again and were told it would be another 20 minutes. Then, at approximately 5:32 p.m., after already waiting well beyond the promised seating time, we checked yet again and were suddenly told the wait had increased to another 35 minutes. That is completely unacceptable. We had children with us. My wife was understandably upset, and we stood outside for well over an hour receiving inconsistent and misleading information the entire time. Had we been given honest expectations from the beginning, we could have made other arrangements instead of wasting our evening standing outside with our family. What is even more remarkable is that we finally received a text message at 6:22 p.m. telling us our table was ready. That was literally an hour and a half after the hostess assured us we would be seated by 5:00 p.m. upon our arrival. The issue is not simply that there was a wait -- restaurants get busy. The issue was the repeated inaccurate updates and assurances that turned out to be completely false. After all of this, we ultimately had no choice but to leave without ever being seated. This experience was extremely frustrating and left a very poor impression of your restaurant and its management of reservations and wait times. Because of this experience, we will not be returning to this location.

    J. Alexander's - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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