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    J. Alexander's

    3.7 (440 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Aaron C.

    Five stars for the execution! J. Alexander's never misses when it comes to a solid steakhouse dinner. The steak was a 10/10--cooked to perfection and served remarkably fast. Great ambiance for a night out and the kitchen clearly knows what they're doing. Reliable, delicious, and great vibes.

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    Jenne E.

    Excellent cuisine and top-notch service can be expected at both of our establishments in Troy and Livonia. A highly recommended destination for a delightful family dining experience.

    Prime rib
    Bob B.

    I went here thinking it would be a high end dining experience. The only thing high end was the prices. The place was so loud it was hard to have a conversation. The crowd was another story. I would have thought that I was at a fast food location based on tank tops, short shorts, ball caps, etc. Service was mediocre at best. Although the steaks were perfectly cooked I thought the Mac and cheese was disgusting but our server never returned to the table for me to say anything until she brought the bill. $47 for NY Strip, even perfectly cooked doesn't justify that price. $41 for Prime Rib is still high. I will not return.

    Michael T.

    I got the cheeseburger and fries. I added one more Patty for an additional $7 so it was almost a $30 meal. I was expecting a very good burger and it was average at best. There was not much taste to the patties and it was quite dense which is a good thing but not when it was dry like that. The fries were not crispy, were shoe string style. There was nothing fancy about the bun. It was a very ordinary burger that did not impress me. The ambiance when I went in was quite dark with low lighting. I can't speak to the service as I just had a pick up order.

    Half empty box of Mr. Jack 's Crispy Chicken Platter
    Sari G.

    Always delicious food! We love it here! Great service. Good ambiance! We love J. Alexander's.

    The lump crab soup was fine not good not great
    Rebecca R.

    I hate to say it I really do but J. Alexander's is underwhelming. We went a few days before Christmas. I was excited to have a nice meal after shopping. We had an okay meal. Everything was okay. If I were honest my money would be better spent at a good hole in the wall taco joint.

    Calamari
    Saige B.

    We started the night with the Calamari which was breaded with herbs and tasted delicious! The potatoes were so flavorful and the sauce on the side complimented the chicken very nicely. Our server Josh was amazing. He was so funny and charming, would 100% come back again!!

    Raquel T.

    Don't forget the artichokes! We stopped in for a lunch post pedicures at Nordstrom spa and it was exactly what we wanted. My mother, sister and I shared the wood fired artichokes as an app, always delicious especially with the aioli. For lunch, we all got the steak sandwich on special, absolutely the right move. Love their shoestring fries as well. Finally we split the carrot cake for dessert. Never forget the carrot cake.

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    One of my favorite neighborhood go to! Always consistent, friendly, helpful and tasty

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    The variety of Food is really delicious as well as the friendly staff. You need to try it out!

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    Do not try and come here with a party larger than 4. Service is honestly awful. If you actually ever get a table.

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    Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

    Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

    4.0
    (420 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Met a friend for lunch, neither of us had been before. Very clean fresh modern building and…read moreinterior. Large tasting room is what you walk into, and at the back of that was the hostess. Waitress asked if I had any allergies, I said no but my friend joining me soon was gluten free. My friend still had to specifically request the gluten free menu when she got there, after looking at the regular menu & not finding any markings of what food was gluten free. It would have been nice if the waitress had just brought it right away. I had the lunch size Gnocchi Carbonara, which was delicious! I did have the suggested wine pairing, which was very good with my food. And what a great idea to offer some lunch sized portions of some of the dishes (ends at 3pm). My friend had the gluten free grilled mahi mahi sandwich & side of Asian slaw, which she enjoyed. They weren't super busy & we sat quite awhile to chat. Really enjoyed it & will definitely go back. Looking forward to trying some of the other menu items!

    A group of 7 of us met at Cooper's Hawk for dinner. I liked the entry way with the gift shop area,…read morealthough I didn't really stop to shop. But I found it odd that the bar didn't have any chairs. Our server (I think his name was Darren, or something like that?) was very good. He explained about the bin numbers next to the entree descriptions and was just generally kind and helpful. Several people ordered salads, and they looked very good. I had the Parmesan crusted chicken from their Life Balance section. I enjoyed it very much. I don't usually like warm tomatoes, but the ones in this dish were really good. Honestly, I'm surprised that this was a lower calorie dish, as it certainly was plentiful, filling and satisfying.

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    4 meals , 2 bottles of wine to go and a little bread
    4 meals , 2 bottles of wine to go and a little bread
    Brunch eggs, bacon and potatoes
    Brunch eggs, bacon and potatoes
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    Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
    The Capital Grille

    The Capital Grille

    4.2
    (566 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$$

    Such a classy, yet unpretentious space, The Capital Grille Somerset Mall is! We quietly celebrated…read morea private event there recently. From Hostess Kierra, to Christian G & Amanda who teamed up together; we were offered a perfect experience. Kierra decorated a quiet table, away from drafts (as requested) before seating us. Christian delighted us with the day's special culinary options. Amanda teased with wishes to be made. It was gentle and fun for my buddy. The house-made Grapefruit soda was declared "wonderful" by my companion who indulged in their signature Butternut Squash Bisque. He marveled at the delicately chopped apple in the middle. Delightful. Lobster Salad came out fresh and so beautifully plated. Large lobster pieces too! I thoroughly enjoyed Mini-Tenderloin Sliders along with a side of perfectly steamed broccoli. I regretted I could not order from their diverse wine menu this time. A red would have been the perfect accompaniment. We ordered two impeccably made, decaf Espresso coffees for dessert, but then... Amanda appeared with an unexpected, delicious, diet-busting celebratory treat. Thank you Capital Grille!

    3.5 rounded to 4. First off, the service is amazing. - I've never felt so attended to! The ambiance…read morewas a little odd. It's marketed as a high end restaurant where you HAVE to dress up, but it's on the "poor side" of the somerset mall... (iykyk). The free bread was just okay. The drinks were amazing - def recommend the black tie margarita! Both of our steaks were prepared one step down from what we asked for - hence the lower review. If you're this expensive and known for your steaks, you should at least know the difference between medium and rare. The french fries were decent but a little too greasy. The brussels sprouts were okay. Overall, I wouldn't necessarily *choose* to come back here, but if someone else in my party really wanted to, I wouldn't be opposed.

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    Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.
    Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.
    Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.
    Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.
    14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.

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    14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.
    Ruth's Chris Steak House

    Ruth's Chris Steak House

    3.7
    (369 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    SERVICE: Clean, easy parking, and staff was cool. One…read moreemployee kept bumping the light switch - thought it was the rain at first. FOOD: Steak was excellent. Moist, favorable. Also ordered crab cakes that were just ok - it's a steakhouse. Loved my bread pudding dessert and chocolate cake was good too, much but good. WELL: I guess, sure.

    It has occurred to me now that after three visits to this location in under 365 days that I need to…read moreadd Ruth's Chris to my Yelp collection. Rarely does a restaurant give me the complete urge to want to return soon. Even more rare the urge to bring someone close along with me as a testament to my opinion in the experience. Yelp gets it right when it auto-lists food, service; and ambiance as the three pillars of the dining experience. If one falters the whole thing is off. I have visited Ruth's Chris three times in 2025 with three equal and impressive experiences in the three pillars. Ambiance. This location is a classic steakhouse dining experience. Upscale feeling without exclusion. Lighting just enough to keep you, your party, and your food in focus. Music in the background but just enough to provide energy without ever forcing its way into your face. Comfortable and consistent seating areas that provide a pleasant aesthetic experience. Service. Professionally dressed, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable servicing staff. No more needs to be said. Food. Each time I have had the filet and each time it has been absolutely perfect. At this point I think I've had ever appetizer. Caesar salad. Multiple desserts. The food is consistent and exceeds the expectations based on the cost. Every time. I reserved two seats in January for a date night for my wife and I. I don't do the reserving for my wife unless I can absolutely count on a great night out. This is it.

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    Ruth's Chris Steak House
    Ruth's Chris Steak House
    Ruth's Chris Steak House

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    Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    4.2
    (560 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$$

    As always, Eddie V's delivered an exceptional experience. We came to celebrate our religious…read moreholiday, and everything from start to finish was perfect. Our server, Derek W., truly went above and beyond--attentive, warm, and incredibly professional. We will absolutely be requesting him every time we visit. We loved our seating, which made the evening feel even more special. The food was phenomenal--starting with the calamari, tuna, and caviar. The caviar was especially outstanding... absolutely delicious. And of course, you can never go wrong with their fresh bread. For entrées, my husband had the filet mignon and loved it. The Chilean sea bass, as always, was perfection. The sides were equally impressive. Consistently a 5-star experience--Eddie V's never disappoints.

    A group of 7 of us came here for dinner. We all commented on how high the prices were. One person…read morein our group got a glass of wine at the bar and it was $16! I couldn't bear to spend the amount they charged for an entree, so I got the warm goat cheese salad, and my sister & I shared the crab fried rice. Both were delicious, but the price point was awfully high. Our server, Jessie (?) was very nice and efficient, but very, very rehearsed. I felt like she was over the top with the "Is everything tasting delicious this evening?" and other such comments. It almost seemed like she walked off a stage to be the server. But, her service was good, and she was very polite, waiting until people stopped talking before she started telling us whatever she needed to say. The young man who refilled the water and bread (I didn't catch his name) was also very efficient without being obtrusive. Overall, I did enjoy it, and I certainly liked the atmosphere. Although, it was loud and very difficult to hear our tablemates.

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    Our signature Hope Diamond Cocktail, featuring Grey Goose vodka, butterfly tea and a purple diamond ice cube
    Our signature Hope Diamond Cocktail, featuring Grey Goose vodka, butterfly tea and a purple diamond ice cube
    Our signature Bananas Foster is flambéed tableside and served with butter pecan ice cream.
    Our signature Bananas Foster is flambéed tableside and served with butter pecan ice cream.
    Live music trios.

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    Fogo de Chão

    Fogo de Chão

    3.8
    (658 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    This location is always clean, with a good ambiance and space between tables. It can get crowded/…read morebusy during dinner times and weekends but it's such a fun experience so it's worth it. There's a huge salad bar with fruits and even some soup options in the middle: it's ginormous and there's a lot of options!!!! A LOT! The steaks and meats served in the churrasco experience are always tasty. They serve them done differently, so you can always ask for well done, medium, rare, medium rare, and so on. There's also lamb and chicken and the more deluxe experience includes bone marrow and other stuff. If you're feeling stuffed (which good for you for getting your money's worth!) they offer pineapple (as well as glazed pineapple) which had an enzyme that actually helps you feel less stuffed. I loved their picanha which they describe as their house special and the garlic steak! This place is considered expensive, at $49 for the 'full' churrasco experience and $69 for the more premium one. You do have to flag someone down if you feel like you want another cut of steak as sometimes, the same ones keep making their way back to you when you know exactly what you want. But the staff are super courteous and lovely every time we've been here.

    Beware of offerings of shrimp cocktail or shots that seem free but end up on your bill!…read more This has happened a couple times where we're offered the shots or the shrimp cocktail and are not told it costs anything but ends up on the bill for a ridiculously high price. It's quite disrespectful to the customer when we're already spending a lot to be there. In this recent visit, some of the meats that were brought out were medium well or well done as well. Not sure if they were just having an off day but it was disappointing to get a well done filet even though our table asked for medium/medium rare.

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    Fogo de Chão
    Fogo de Chão
    Fogo de Chão

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    J. Alexander's - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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