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    J. Alexander's

    3.3 (386 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Rita G.

    Sat at the bar on Christmas Eve and it was very busy but the staff was incredible. Great teamwork and very attentive. I really enjoyed the steak salad. My cousin ordered the ahi tuna salad and commented that it was "fishy" she was not feeling well by the end of dinner and sadly left with food poisoning.

    Spinach Queso dip ($17)
    Libby F.

    I met my college roommate here while I was in town. We must have spent 2 1/2 hours catching up as it had been ages since I last saw her while in town. We were planning dinner but settled on two appetizers with drinks instead. The servings were huge! Good choice. My signature lemon drop martini was outstanding. It came with a side portion; about half a glass. Our server said it was one of the most popular drinks that people order. My friend had a red wine. My friend, whose place I was staying at recommended the carrot cake so we ordered it and both our eyes widened when we saw the size of it. It was enough for four! I highly recommend you get the cake. It was super moist. I think our server's name was Nylah. She was a gem for putting up with two old time friends taking up table space for so long. We did tip well to make up for it. I would definitely come back to meet my friend again, but I always stay across from Somerset when in town, so I will check out that location next time!

    Thai salad with black and salmon
    Lauri K.

    The food was delicious once again. I was at the bar with my gray goose stuff olives shaken not stirred. Service was excellent because it's the bartenders and you're always good at the Jay's on Northwestern Highway ambience was Friday after work crowd, upbeat

    Signature Carrot Cake
    Jenny K.

    Food is always great here. Service is always great here. It is a big space, yet still feels private and intimate. We love to come here for random dinners and special occasions. You must try their carrot cake too!

    Jodi F.

    Sadly, my experience and food tonight was 1 star worthy at best. I usuay dine in here. But my husband is out of town and decided I'd treat myself to takeout of what is usually my go to salad: The Thai Kai Salad. It fell short in every way. I ordered online. They add a "packing fee" and the salad is pricy as is. But since it's typically enough for two meals, it's usually big, I decided to go for it. I got to the restaurant and saw there was a number on the side for curbside. I called. I asked if I should come in or if they bring it out. She said "we will bring it out to you and ask what space I was in." About five minutes later, the bag was brought out, and I went to look inside to make sure things were correct, and as I looked up to explain they weren't, the person had already dashed inside. so I called and I explained that it did not have the peanut sauce and that there was no silverware or a napkin. It look like a to go container with a pile of lettuce and a small handful of the chicken. She said they would bring out the missing items. Five minutes... 10 minutes... I call again and ask "should I come in?" The answer was "no, she's bringing them in a moment." Five more minutes goes by so I've now been here for 20, and a small paper bag with a dressing and plastic fork, knife, and napkin in the little plastic wrap are inside. When I go to open the dressing to look, it is not the peanut sauce that comes with the salad. I think it was honey mustard. I give up. Since I was hungry, I opened the container to take a few bites. I moved the chicken over and realized that this was tiny. It was basically a similar of lettuce and a few pieces of chicken as compared to what they usually give. This was probably about 1/4 to 1/3 of the normal salad. For what ended up being about $25 with the Service packing fee and tip. Seriously it was like a side salad. It reminded me of the bag salad you get at Kroger. I can't believe I was so excited to have this as a treat tonight, and this is what I got. First world problems, but seriously J Alexanders.... Though I assume I'll be back to dine in, I would never recommend anyone doing takeout from you if this is what they're going to get. And right now this left a really bad impression of my former favorite salad, so it might be a while before I decide to come back. :(

    Carrot cake. I don't usually like carrot cake but it was very good
    Liz P.

    I think this was my third time here - this location has been here forever. The first time was when I was a kid, the second time was maybe 10 years ago with friends, and tonight was a double date with my fiance, a friend, and her husband. I ordered the steak and fries, and it was very good. I ordered it medium rare and it seemed cooked the way I ordered it. The fries were a little salty but overall very good. I went to use the restroom near the end of the meal and unfortunately the rest of my fries got taken away, but when we mentioned it they brought me a huge pile of fresh fries. For dessert my fiance and I split the carrot cake - I'm not a big carrot cake fan but apparently the restaurant is famous for theirs. It was pretty good, it is served warm and with more of a sauce than an icing, as you can see in the photo. Waitservice was also very good, she checked on us a decent amount of times. We had a reservation but still had to wait about 5 minutes. The place was packed since it was a Saturday night so I would definitely recommend a reservation. One of our friends pointed out that West Bloomfield doesn't really have a lot of fine dining places so I think that's why it was so busy (as compared to the Troy location). That being said, I thought the food was good but it was a bit pricey for what you get - my fiance's Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich, with fries, was $18; my steak and fries was $35; and the carrot cake was $10, which IMO was reasonable. Overall I would come back here again if others suggest it, but probably wouldn't go out of my way to go, even though my fiance lives down the street.

    Carrot cake
    Chloe K.

    Jays is always great! We did not have a long wait and were seated right away on a Saturday night. Have been coming here for years and will continue to come.

    Pomegranate martini
    Angela S.

    You want good food, good drinks and a good atmosphere? This is your place. It's located in the out-lot of a strip mall at the intersection at Orchard Lake and 14 Mile Roads with plenty of private parking in an adjacent lot. I almost always sit at the bar. The bartenders not only mix great cocktails but the service is top tier too. Cindy's lemon drop is everyone's fave with the side car that's a whole nother drink (be sure to switch up the base spirit if you like), but they have good long pours on everything. The food is tasty and consistent - you get what you know and love every single time. They also have daily specials that never disappoint. This J Alex gives club vibes on the weekend. On weekend nights starting on Thursday it is packed, so bring your patience and expect a wait for a seat. But go.... you will love it.

    VERY BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE
    Lisa T.

    I'm usually pretty good with JA, however, after the burger and fries we ordered, I was looking forward to digging into the "Very Best" chocolate cake. Uggggh, there was zero cake---all icing / fudge so much so that it resembled frozen pmud. Perhaps it was supposed to be a fudge dessert, in any case, it was the "Very Worst" CAKE!

    ROTISSERIE CHICKEN
    Sofía D.

    Amazing experience in this place and very good food, the service was perfect and really nice the food was delicious and satisfying, very big portions and good quality. I really recommend this place for family dinner, the ambience is peaceful and warm

    FILET MIGNON WITH BEARNAISE & Loaded Baked Potato

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    Ask the Community - J. Alexander's

    I've heard that this location may be closing soon. Is that accurate information? If it is I would like to travel back to Michigan and have dinner a last time before it does. I have too many memories here!! Please respond!

    Not sure if they are closing but it wouldn't surprise me. The service and food is not the same as it used to be years ago unfortunately.

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    Steven Lelli's Inn On The Green - Dinner rolls

    Steven Lelli's Inn On The Green

    3.2(275 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$$

    We came here to celebrate our 16th wedding anniversary after receiving a few gift cards from…read morecoworkers, and it was the perfect choice! I loved the romantic and intimate feel of the restaurant; it set the mood perfectly for our special night. The service was exceptional, and the food was truly outstanding. I ordered the Chicken Lelli and absolutely loved the Lelli's potatoes and green beans. My husband ordered the 14 oz New York Strip with a salad, and it was cooked to perfection. They also serve delicious bread at the table to start. Our bill came to about $115 before tip, which we felt was very reasonable for the quality of the meal and the overall experience. We highly recommend this spot for a special occasion.

    My wife and I recently visited Lelli's for our anniversary and it was an awesome experience. We…read morehad reservations, but arrived early and had no problem getting seated right away. All of the staff were friendly and inviting throughout the whole experience. This place is nice, so please prepare yourself for fine dining prices. You can get a deal with gift cards through Costco. For dinner I ordered the 14 oz New York Strip Steak and green beans. My wife got the Chicken Lelli with mashed potatoes and green beans. We were both very pleased with our meals. The steak was tender and cooked and seasoned perfectly with no need for sauce. The green beans were tender, but still crisp with the right amount of garlic. My wife's Chicken Lelli was huge and she said delicious. She did have enough to bring half home. This place did live up to our expectations. Everything was top notch for us. My wife and I don't usually like to overspend when we go out. My wife literally said she would go back, just for the service. Thank you to the staff at Lelli's on the Green.

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    Upscale Cuisine - Steak and shrimp hibachi

    Upscale Cuisine

    3.3(18 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    Food - pretty good. The hibachi rice was a little "wet", I was expecting it to have more of a…read more"fried rice" texture. My cousin described the mac n cheese more like cheese n mac...it was definitely cheesy. The Cajun salmon was good, but the Alfredo sauce on top was a little broken. The stir fry veggies looked good (my cousin's other side), the broccoli was okay (frozen not fresh). The lamb chops were cooked well done, so they were a little tough (my cousin's comment). I think the meals were over-priced for the amount of food you receive Service - We received a friendly greeting. There was only 1 person working, and he did a great job. He said it'd take about 30 min to prepare all 4 meals, and he was right. Ambiance - "If you're an upscale restaurant, you don't have to put it in the name". The decor is nice, kind of chic. Upscale restaurants don't.... 1. Have the menu on an overhead screen 2. Take your order at the counter 3. Serve your meal in a to-go container (it is a very nice, reusable container, though) with plasticware

    Really wanted to like it. It's convenient and in the neighborhood. But yikes! Ordered 2 hibachi…read moredinners (one steak/one chicken) I feel like I was served left over food. The rice was so mushy, not firm at all. And not sticky but mushy. Yuck! The chicken did not taste fresh at all. The steak was slightly better but still taste old. Unfortunately I will not be back. Maybe go on a weekend or evening when your odds of fresh food could be better. The place is big with dine in tables. Clean. But I don't recommend.

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    Uptown Grille - Filet Steak Bites

    Uptown Grille

    3.6(932 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    I've been to Uptown many times, usually in the evenings for dinner and live music. It's usually a…read moregood experience once you park and get inside and as long as you have the right expectations. The place is huge: dining rooms, private room, large bar area with many TVs, a stage and dance floor area, plus an outdoor patio which is enclosed for all year round use. It is usually very busy and therefore very loud especially in the bar/TV area. The menu has lots of options including for restricted diet which I appreciate being gluten free. The portions are large, you get your money's worth, even if the food itself is not super imaginative. The salads are my favorite, and are large enough to share. The Chop salad with steak and shrimp is very filling. The Greek with chicken actually comes with a good amount of toppings, not just a single beet or pepperoncini pepper on top. The service is always great and staff is friendly and accommodating. Splitting bills even for a large group is not an issue. If you're there on a weekend night for the live music, the dance floor area can get packed. The crowd and vibe depends on which band and music genre is playing. Overall it's usually a good night out, not a lot of places where you can get dinner and dance in the same location.

    This was my first visit to Uptown Grille and unfortunately, I neglected to take photos. My friend…read moreand I both ordered Uptown Chicken which was supposed to be lightly breaded with a garlic cream sauce. When our food arrived, we were both surprised at the amount of breading on the chicken and the thick sauce. Although the flavor of the dish was good, it was much heavier than we expected. I ordered the petite baked potatoes and my friend got mashed potatoes. I preferred her mashed over the baked. The green beans were fresh and yummy. Overall a fine experience, but nothing to write home about.

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    The Franklin Oyster Bar and Eatery - East & West oysters

    The Franklin Oyster Bar and Eatery

    4.0(66 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    My family dined here on Mother's Day and had a great experience. We made a reservation, which was…read moreessential because it was packed! There is a downstairs area (with bar), upstairs area and outdoor seating for when the weather is nicer. We completely lucked out and got the private room upstairs even though we didn't book it specifically. I loved the location being in the historic district, and they did an amazing job with restoring the mill into a cute restaurant. I had scoped everything out ahead of time so had adjusted my expectations for smaller portions and ordered accordingly. Unfortunately they don't have their cocktail menu online and I can't recall the name of what I ordered but it was very good. Everyone in our party was happy with their drinks. For food, we started with the monkey bread (10/10) - outstanding! The Caesar salad was also tasty. I got the mussels, which had really nice flavor and the sausage was a welcome addition - I just wish it had come with an extra toast or 2 for the broth. The smoked sturgeon was interesting - marinated and smoked for hours - you don't find that many places so I had to try, and really enjoyed it but wow the cornbread almost stole the show in that dish. Nobody cared for the pickled vegetables. Burger was a winner and really big actually. Dessert we got an assortment and the fan favorite was the creme brulee. They came and cleared dishes between courses, kept water glasses full, etc. and service was overall pretty top notch. Bill was pricey but it was a special occasion and I would definitely return for another.

    The restaurant is located in quaint Franklin and has the benefit of an easy parking lot…read more A friend and I stopped in on a Friday night. We got lucky that they were able to seat us after a short wait. We were planning on taking seats at the bar (first come). If you want a table, you may want to make reservations. The restaurant is a house, lovely without being pretentious. With low lighting and low nose level, it would be perfect for a date. It has a New England feel, which makes sense as an oyster house, though they offer oysters from both coasts. The service was fantastic, particularly from our server Christina. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and had great timing, not an easy combination. My friend and I split the oyster roll and the fish special. The roll is a small plate, and it is very much appetizer sized, not meal. The fish was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I will note that they are pricy, I thought the cocktail prices were high for outside of the city. But otherwise a wonderful experience.

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    The Franklin Oyster Bar and Eatery - Green bean tart - amazing!!!!!

    Green bean tart - amazing!!!!!

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    Fried green tomatoes - wedges were interesting but just ok

    J. Alexander's - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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