Let me say, I didn't eat here so I cannot give a review on the food. I wanted to have my birthday dinner here and I called to make reservations, the lady was nice enough on the phone...then she tells me they don't want reservations for more than 4 people, I had 7 people in my party. But we could just come and play musical chairs, ooops I mean "first come, first serve" as she called it. Ah I prefer not. I'm way too organized for that. Whatever, I've never heard of a restaurant that doesn't accommodate larger groups but maybe I'm just a brat. read more

If you are planning a dinner for more than 6 people then you should probably think again... unless you don't mind sitting at separate tables. Reservations for parties over 6 were not allowed but our group insisted on staying. From what I seen, it looked like the biggest table they had was a booth that fit 5-6 people. The staff accommodated us with 2 booths that sat directly across from each other, and the waitress waiting our table was sweet. We started off with appetizers. We had the queso, and the weekly special salmon dip. The queso was a great start because it was big enough to be shared by 4 people. It was one of the best queso dips I've had! The salmon dip is more of an acquired taste. If you don't like smoky flavor then don't get it. For my entree, I had the Caesar salad for $10 and I added shrimp which was an additional $10 but they were very generous with their shrimp (about 12 pieces). The only thing I wish my Caesar salad had was shaved chunky Parmesan rather than the finely grated. I asked if they had some I can get on the side but I was told the kitchen didn't have any prepared.. I also ordered a side of mac n' cheese which I tried 2 years ago and I forgot I wasn't a fan of it. I love cheesy mac, but J's mac is made with a milky-cream like tasting sauce which wasn't my favorite. read more

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Went there for my birthday lunch 3 years in a row. Never disappointed, always delicious and this year especially good service! I wish they still prepared Rattlesnake Pasta!! I'll be back read more

Great! The staff inside and outside was very friendly and welcoming. The food and drinks was delightful. I will definitely return again and again! read more

Overall great experience. First time trying artichokes and they were pretty good if you're an artichoke fan. I loved the Thai salad with tuna l. It was very filling. The service was good and our food came out fast. The fries are addicting and we shared 2 baskets for 4 people! They have a variety of martinis but we all shared a bottle of wine read more

We had wonderful lunch Friday. Service was excellent, fabulous selection and extremely good food. Extensive wine selections and spirits. I will definitely return. Beautiful restaurant space. read more

Stoppped in for dinner after a long day of shopping! We had the salmon dip for an appetizer...it was average. We had a few drinks and ordered dinner. Our waitress was less to be desired! We inquired about the menu items and she had NOTHING to offer or suggest. This was our first time here for dinner and had a few questions about the entrees. She was more concerned about grabbing plates and glasses off the table than accommodating our needs. She even grabbed a glass of wine which still had a few sips remaining without even asking to remove it. I was a bit taken back by her lack of etiquette. We each had filet for dinner which was cooked perfectly! I suggest a little more time spent on training staff....it's about the entire experience that bring back a customer! read more

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I have frequented J Alexanders for over 15 years and I absolutely love the quality of service and they have for the most part been consistent on all the menu items through the years. I have noticed that the rotisserie chicken which is one of my favorite dishes has been much smaller portion than it had been in years past. But it has the same flavor it's always had which is good and I absolutely love all of their sides very good quality. I missed the couscous that they used to have that used to be extremely good but they did away with that for some reason and they only offer the wild rice. But I definitely recommend this restaurant for fresh me quality food. read more

As many of the other reviews mention, this restaurant is not intended for groups larger than 4 without a wait. I believe there may be three, round tables that can seat 6-8. On a Saturday night, we had of group of 7. At least 50% of the group had to be there before you were even allowed to be placed on the list . When enough of our friends arrived, we were given a 70-80 minute wait. Hey, we're in the mall--let's shop a little!! So we killed plenty of time in do exactly that. When we arrived back, we were seated rather promptly. Our server was fantastic! She was attentive and helpful. The ordered the wonderful calamari and chips and queso dip as appetizers . The entrees spanned the crispy chicken tenders, half baked chicken, ribs, steak and salads to name a few. Everyone was satisfied. We split the rib dinner (for a small split plate charge). It was well worth it and plenty for each of us. Dinner ended late with only a few table remaining. It was a delightful experience. read more

We were given a gift card for this place, and had to drive about 45 minutes to get there so it won't be on our usual round of great places to go. But everything we ordered was memorably wonderful. Highly recommend read more

Ok restaurant. I went only because I had a gift card. Did the whole "date nite" thing with my sweetheart so that made it all the more special for me. Besides him, the "hype" of this place was uncalled for. It really strikes me as average at best. read more

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This is about the Troy restaurant! The food was good the waitress was nice. But I bit into a small piece of glass in my chocolate cake. The manager's response was to say "I don't know where the glass came from it could have come from anywhere." Well My concern is that they don't know and acted as if I had put it there. So chances are they didn't take it seriously! Probably won't go back. I don't like being treated like I was trying to pull a stunt for a free desert. Give me a break I can afford a good meal out! I never asked for my desert to be compensated. All I want is for it not to happen to anyone else! read more

Boyfriend took me here for dinner on a Monday. Was nice to not have to wait. I haven't been here in a long time. First off, we ordered the calamari. They were hot and crispy. Very good. Then ordered some cocktails. They have a separate little menus with $14 margaritas...they are double shot! I highly recommend. I tried the vintage and it was perfect. I had the seared tuna, boyfriend had the crab cakes. Both phenomenal. Omg those crab cakes were one of the best we tried. You get two large/hearty pieces, mashed potatoes and veggie. Aft wards, the server highly recommended their signature carrot cake. All I gotta say is EVERYONE MUST TRY . It was out of this world. If you're in the troy area and looking for an oldie but goodie, fine dining, go to J's. read more

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Not at all what I had expected a crispy chicken dinner to be! When I saw "crispy chicken dinner" "French fries" & "southern cole slaw", I was hoping for a very different thing then what I got! I wasn't smart enough to check pictures on Yelp! I was thinking pieces of fried chicken leg, thigh, breast & wing maybe - not chicken tenders with match stick fries & a bad version of Asian style slaw (where in the south do they put cilantro (or was it parsley) in the coleslaw?)! So, for me it was a bad menu descriptions, separately they would have been fine - except for the coleslaw (it just couldn't decide what kind of coleslaw it wanted to be & it was flavorless! The service was fine though. read more

I went there with my colleagues from office. The ambience was pretty nice but I was disappointed when they arranged a table for us. We were seated on one round table which was meant to be for maybe 6 people but 8 of us were cramped over there and almost all of us ordered steak, it was so difficult to cut the steak without disturbing my colleague sitting beside. I ordered Filet Mignon with Béarnaise, which I have never tried before so it was completely new dish for me. The filet should have been medium rare as i ordered but it was more like rare, so be careful! I did not like the Bearnaise sauce at all, maybe it's nothing to do with this restaurant but i just didn't like the taste. Oh and the big potato was just big potato lol. I only finished the toppings on it. Well maybe if I would have ordered steak N Fries or Steak NYO, review would have been different so i might give them another try! read more

J. Alexander's - New American Near Me - Troy, Michigan

J Alexander restaurant is well worth the visit. The dining area presents a welcoming atmosphere and the rest rooms are always tidy. Each time I visit, I am more than satisfied with my food; but the scallops and key lime pie...absolutely DELICIOUS! The servers are pleasant, professional and knowledgeable about the cuisine. I love this place!! read more

I still love this place! The food is outstanding! We had the fish tacos, which were excellent, and the crab cakes which were very different than most crab cakes-they have a nice spicy outer crust. And as usual, you must get the smoked salmon dip. The atmosphere is very nice. The only issue with this restaurant is the wait. So be prepared to wait at least an hour if not more. read more

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Dinner for 3, one drink and two sodas. Food was good, service good. Restroom was a complete mess. Dirty floor, trash overflowing, no paper towels. Unflushed toilets. I complained to the manager who was too busy yucking it up with the wait staff. He said he would address it. 30 minutes later I returned to use the restroom again. Paper towels now present, stuff on the floor, wastebasket overflowing and toilet still unflushed. Sink a mess. Dinner for 3, $150 ( 1 beer ordered) including tip. You judge a food business by their attention to restrooms and kitchen - goodbye J Alexander. read more

It's very important to always refill beverages. That was the only complaint I had. Other than that, the meal was fabulous!

Fish sandwich was much better this time, very fresh! My son enjoyed the French dip and Mojito. This is our go to place for lunch while shopping at the mall read more

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If you wanna just chill at the bar! Kendall is your girl! Excellent bar tender and GREAT service with a personal touch!! read more

J. Alexander's - New American Near Me - Troy, Michigan

The two stars are based off of my steak. The restaurant has a very nice vibe, the lights are dim and there is a candle at each table. We went later in the evening and it was not busy at all. We were seated immediately. Our server was very tentative, we never had to ask for a refill on our drinks. We ordered the calamari app which was very appetizing and came out quickly. Now my issue is with the steak, I ordered a filet cooked medium. I do understand that it is a very thick center cut of meat but when I tell you the outside was CHARBROILED, I am not exaggerating. The outside was literally black with very deep grill marks, partial parts of the steak were well done, med well, and even part of the inside was RARE. The filet was not tender and easy to cut at all, it was like sawing away at a piece of wood. If you're wondering why I didn't send it back immediately it's because I was out for my birthday dinner, I have been very sick lately and was feeling well enough to try and eat so I just sawed through it. I'm assuming the cook had a bad night or was inexperienced? But it was completely unacceptable for a $37 steak to be honest. I'll attach a photo so you can see for yourself read more

I order a streak and I l had to send it back to get it cooked longer and they messed up our bill by adding a extra spinach dip

Let me start off by saying that I love J. Alexander's! The food is always delicious! But the service at this location is very inconsistent. Every time I dine at this location there is always a problem, including last night. We ordered our food - the redwood salad and a burger entree. About 10-15 minutes later my husband's burger comes out and the waiter asked if we are missing anything else. I said, "yes, my redwood salad." He said okay I'll go check on it and get it for you. He never came back. Another five minutes go by, and the waitress checks on our table. I tell her that my husband's food is getting cold (he was waiting to eat with me), and that my food never came. She quickly apologized (she was very sweet). About ten minutes later, the manager came out to apologize and brought my salad out and a new hot burger for my husband. It was a nice gesture, and they quickly took care of the problem. But I'm not quite sure why this location always has issues with their service. The food is always good, but it's definitely a hit or miss when it's comes to the service. read more

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We were a walk-in party of 4 @ 5:30pm and they took our name down and said it would be 1hr, then it was 1hr 1/2 and now it's been two hours. So after patiently waiting we were told that we added to the waiting list not the reservation list. If anyone goes here I guess mk sure your on the reservation list and not the waiting list. The attitude of the Caucasian older blonde haired lady was very rude and made it seems like it was our our fault. Very rude and not handling reservation correctly. read more

I came here on a saturday night. It was busy. I waited for some seats to open up at the bar. Next time I'll make reservations. The service that I received was good. The new york strip was good but the maui steak was even better. The sauce was great. It's on the sweet side. The drink service at the bar was good. The bar tender was attentive. I'll be back to try something else. read more

So I called 3 weeks ahead for reservations for my birthday they stated they didn't take reservations come ahead on the day and I'm guaranteed a table I needed a table for 8 people I got there Saturday March 18th it was pure mayhem a 4 hour wait guest standing all over the place waiting to be seating do to covid J Alexander's needs to turn people away when it's that crowded the host was rude no form of line my first time visiting and my last time.... get it together the whole experience was horrible a gift certificate would be nice read more

I could not believe how terrible the service was on Sunday. We were seated, a male server took our order, he was polite and attentive. A female server came by and gave us our meals. We waited for someone to re approach us so we could order the carrot cake. But no one ever did. The female server than came and gave us the receipt. When we asked for the carrot cake she noted that it was packed up for the night. While we and other customers were in the dining area they proceeded to turn the lights on and off. Very rude. If you didn't want to wait on us, we should not have been seated. We were barely inside the restaurant for an hour. Jays is one of m favorite places to come too but this experience left a bitter taste in my mouth. Very disappointed. read more

J. Alexander's - New American Near Me - Troy, Michigan

I love J. Alexander's! I've been dining here since 2008; the service and food remain consistently good, and I am often greeted with a "Welcome back" from the staff that works hard to remember names, faces, and favorite cocktails. I would describe the menu as new American, offering sandwiches to ahi tuna and filet mignon. The portions are hearty, and I sometimes choose just an Alex's Salad, which is enough for a light bite. Overall, J. Alexander's is a great place to stop for a glass or wine and an appetizer while taking a break from holiday shopping, or as your destination restaurant for a dinner with friends. read more

I have tried it rather have been wrangled to go to this place too many times. I ordered a Caesar salad and some shrimp to put on top. The Caesar was all well and good but after chewing on the first bite of shrimp my stomach didn't like it and my stomach turned sour and I started to get quesy and nauseous. I told the waitress when she came by that I thought maybe the shrimp wasn't fully cooked. She took it back to the chef and came bake out to see if I wanted anything else or if I wanted a new shrimp and I said no thank you. They took the shrimps off the bill but it's months and I can't eat or smell shrimp and not think of the last time I ate it at J Alexander's now. No more shrimp for me now. read more

Amazing food, excellent service. We got there shortly after opening and it was dead. Within the time we ate lunch, it was packed. We had the deviled egg appetizer. It had candied bacon on top and it was absolutely delicious. I just had a salad for lunch. It was pretty good, though I do wish they weren't so stingy with the croutons because they were so tasty. My mom had one of the sandwiches, it was ham and cheese with a beautiful fried egg on top. Not only was it a beautiful work of art, it was super good. Pretty decent portion size and it came with a small salad and fries. I had the carrot cake for dessert because I'm a total freak, but it had to be one of the best carrot cakes I have ever had in my life. They serve it warm and the butter cream frosting gets melts and wonderful. I'm salivating writing this review as I think about it. I sampled my mom's key lime pie which was equally tasty. My mom says "you know it's real key lime when it's not green!". It was indeed real and had a thick graham cracker crust. I can't wait to go back and reignite my love affair with J. Alexander's carrot cake! read more

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I was ready to give J Alexander a 3-star review - the soup was OK ("Polish Gumbo") the fish tacos were 80% cabbage (although they did accommodate my request for grilled fish instead of fried)...and then I ordered chocolate cake. The cake was fine - a HUGE piece, actually - and the ice cream/hot fudge were actively good. When the server asked me how I was enjoying the cake, I said, "It's pretty good, but there's just a lot of it. I almost wish there were some nuts or something to break it up." I shouldn't have been surprised when I dish of pecans showed up at the table a moment later...but then she came back a minute or two after THAT with a small dish of peanuts too. "I thought maybe you'd like peanuts too...or better..." Great service rounded out a decent (but not spectacular) meal. read more

everything was amazing i went for my 18th birthday and they gave me a free dessert. i order chicken tenders and macaroni and fries it was delicious. i love it. read more

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After a bit of shopping, my nieces got hungry at the mall. So ok, auntie feed us! Took them to j Alexander's because the five year old didn't feel like walking to the other side of the mall to go to pf changs. I haven't eaten here in a while, and I'm very impressed. Our waiter Phil, was very sweet and my nieces loved him. Restaurant was very clean but the noise level was loud loud loud. Even my nieces were holding their hands up to their ears. Anyways, I ordered Mac n cheese for the girls, they loved it. Macaroni shells baked with white cheese and basil I think...it was very delicious. I had the grilled chicken salad as to attempt to stay away from carbs. I've never had a chicken salad where it was slices of chicken instead of chicken pieces that had to be cut up. I very much enjoyed this, was much easier to eat and very tasty. I should've ordered extra feta, I love feta cheese. So the attempt to stay away from sugar and carbs failed when we got offered dessert and carrot cake was on the menu. The girls said "carrot cake for dessert? Who wants vegetables as dessert?" No no no, carrot in the cake with cream cheese frosting, and raisins. I made them try it and I only got a bite out of it. I may go back just to have that carrot cake. read more

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Really nice lunch. Pricey but not unreasonable for the quality. If I ever have to come back to this hellhole of a mall, I will seek out this corporate but enjoyable joint and hope TJ is at the bar where I will gratefully park my arse and recover from the trauma. read more

From "hello" to "thanks for coming" we were treated extremely well. Our server Bella kept our glasses filled with top tier service! Someone in our party requested for her entree to be cooked longer and unlike other establishments, this request was met with an apology and fast resolution. If you've not been or perhaps it's been a while, I urge you to go. Good food and great service awaits you! read more

Well the food here is so good! I loved everything including how the fries were so thin and the burgers tasted great! When ever we needed help they'd come in a flash. This restaurant gets a 5 star rating for me because of the food mainly. Everything was good the chicken tenders, steak burger and the old fashioned cheese burger was great. This was probably my favorite burger I've eaten as it really makes you full and it fills you up! read more

I would have done zero stars if possible. My husband stopped in to pick up some coleslaw for our dinner and some orzo salad two usual favorites. Much to his surprise as he is eating the colslaw he finds a large peice of metal. see pic. I thought these type of things were all set up; clearly I was wrong. read more

J. Alexander's - Found in cole slaw. For real !! - New American Near Me - Troy, Michigan

Love coming here for their wonderful martinis! Bartenders are always so great and we get wonderful service. The Redwood Salad is to die for-perfect to share. read more

We had wonderful lunch Friday. Service was excellent, fabulous selection and extremely good food. Extensive wine selections and spirits. I will definitely return. Beautiful restaurant space read more