We came here on a Sunday night and got seated right away. Our waiter was great and very attentive. He made menu recommendations, and we decided on calamari and each of us got a steak. The calamari was perfectly cooked and the sauces were delicious, the waiter recommended a horse radish sauce that was really good! Our steaks were cooked and seasoned perfectly. Very juicy and fresh, I would absolutely order another steak from here. We finished the night with a carrot cake slice (that was huge) it was so delicious, the walnuts were a perfect addition. Can't wait to come back! read more

This was a terrible experience, and I will never go back. The food was great and our waitress was the best. What ruined everything was the atmosphere. A group of 3 women with a baby came and were seated near us. They were loud, and the baby screamed nonstop. They actually encouraged the baby! Management should have done something. Our dinner was ruined, and we could not have a conversation. When you pay to go somewhere nice, you expect that people would be polite and considerate. If not, it's management's responsibility to handle the situation. read more

The ambiance of the restaurant is nice and makes you feel like you are at a fancy restaurant but the quality of the food does not match. I got the steak maui with mashed potatoes and it was just ok. read more

J. Alexander's - Steak Maui - New American Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

Excellent management we had a problem getting our food and drinks waited over 30 min for the drinks we first ordered before our dinner... Our waiter was not great serving others that walked in after us their drinks and food before we even got our drinks. But manage to went above and beyond to fix the problem. The food was delish as us usual I had a French dip and my friend had a salad. read more

Attempted to have lunch with 9 doctors and couldn't accommodate group at one table without putting 2 additional chairs which they were not willing to do and 9 potential diners were left to leave for another restaurant..poor service and planning all around from their management read more

You can always go to this location and expect great service and food. I frequent regularly and decided to leave a review from this past Wednesdays experience. My sister and I decided to meet up for dinner and I made a reservation - unfortunately they don't use open table but another platform ...I think it was called Resy? Well I thought I made the reservation for 7:15 but I mixed it up. I called to let them know and they were kind about it. My recommendations: the salmon, chicken tender salad, chicken tenders, boiled eggs and burgers are all very good! read more

The bartender was Olivia and she was AWESOME!!! My filet was delicious and the conversation was wonderful! I will be back!

Service was really good and it lived up to how good the food was . There was three of us and we each had no complaints about our food. I'll be going back soon. read more

Love Js as my son calls it. We eat there at least once a week. I love the Alex Salad and add salmon to it. The salmon has a smoked type flavor. It's sooo amazing. I also love the heirloom beets. Such a great mix of flavor. Service is always great, which is very important to me. My son always orders the chicken fingers and fries. Literally some of the best chicken fingers I've ever had. He loves the bread too! read more

J. Alexander's - Alex 's Salad - New American Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

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I took my friend here for a birthday lunch, and we had my baby daughter with us also. They had the standard changing table in the restroom, and the high chair was a great quality and very clean. The service was excellent, and everything we ate was so delicious. I wish I could afford to come back here more often! read more

I've only been here a couple times but I definitely don't have anything bad to say about this place. When you go to a nicer restaurant you always want to have good service and I am never disappointed when I come here but not only that at this location it's really nice because the bar is off to the right so you're not in a busy area. The bartenders are very attentive super quick at making drinks and the martini menu is amazing! Not only are the martinis strong but they also give you the Sidecar with it too so you get a full servings worth. The restaurant in a great location the food always delicious the staff is super attentive but like any restaurant try not to go during the most busy times if you want the best service. read more

J. Alexander's - One of their specialty martinis. - New American Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

Super nice hostesses greet you with smiles Good service and friendly wait staff. Great martini!, ribs, trout and salads and chocolate cake. Solid and enjoyable read more

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On April 30, 2024, I was here for lunch dining alone. The food was good. When I was done, the waitress, who said she was new, gave me the bill and I paid it with a $100 bill. When she came back she sat some money on the table without the bill or the bill holder/jacket that it was in. When I picked up the money it was short $20. I went where she was and confronted her and asked for my bill and the rest of my money. She hurried to respond and said she would give me the money back. She had the money and my bill folded up in her front apron pocket. I didn't get a chance to report her because I was late for a meeting. However, I called today and asked to speak to a manager and I was left on hold for 15 minutes before I hung up. That says a lot. Pay attention! J. Alexander is not the quality restaurant that it once was. read more

Everything is super expensive, very few items are under $15 and none of the entrees are. I ordered a salad to split with my daughter because everything was so expensive. When they brought it and I asked for another plate I was told I'd be charged $6 extra for splitting the dish! They said that policy is on the menu, but that's something that should be mentioned at the time of ordering the food (and I didn't see it on the menu). But maybe my waitress didn't know better since it was her first time in the floor. They only have one vegetarian dinner option, the veggie burger, which is super salty. I miss the free croissants they used to give, that was my favorite part of the meal. However, the chocolate cake is excellent and tastes like homemade! I know a lot of people love this place and I guess their non-vegetarian food may be good, however, if you're a vegetarian don't expect to find many options there! read more

Very good food. Their burger is excellent as is their chicken finger platter. Decent steak and good sides. Desserts are rich and BIG. Good curbside service. Try the rotisserie chicken or the grilled salmon. Recommend. $$$ read more

J Alexander's sets a standard for contemporary American dining-- great selections and wonderful tasting food. I love their prime rib sandwich and deviled eggs- with bacon-- delightful and a nice take. Their ribs are also delicious and if you like ribs they are a must try. I wasn't impressed with this particular visit. I ordered online and was given a pickup time, honestly they should text when it's ready. I came inside for a pickup and it's same line for pickup as the host stand. They really need to handle that better, I shouldn't have to wait for seating at the host stand to pickup my carry out. People that were in the curbside were also getting frustrated and coming inside, because no one was delivering the curbside. I also asked for utensils, especially since I'm staying at a hotel- none were provided. read more

J. Alexander's - Slow Roasted Prime Rib sandwich - New American Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

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Food is always amazing , drinks EXCELLENT. The drop is a favorite here as well but the drinks overall are really good ! The Alex salad is perfect size ! And the filet mignon is absolutely amazing ! Even the kid portions are huge ! Def check them out ! read more

I always have good service when I dine in here , I place online orders at the Livonia location with zero issues . I enjoy their steaks ( great deal and delicious ) and their Ahi tuna salad . I am disappointed in this particular chain though. During holiday shopping, I placed an order since I was nearby at Kohl's and it the online que estimated my order to be ready in 20 min ( it was at 3:45 , so not peak dinner hour) When I arrived at that time they said they were working on it. 30 minutes later, they told me that the ticket did not go through and even though I placed the order online it was not communicated to the chefs . I was told online my order will take 20 minutes and I ended up waiting almost 55 minutes. They apologized , but did nothing to compensate and make it better . I believe this is poor customer service and will direct all my buisiness to Livonia even if its a further drive for me. read more

J. Alexander's - Rare occasion lf nobody waiting to eat here, but they still can't get my carry out order right - New American Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

I ate lunch here while in town for work. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the lovely presentation, even sitting at the bar. Think: napkin place settings, large wine glasses half full, etc. I ordered the weekly special, a panko breaded chicken sandwich on rosemary focaccia with Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. It came with fries but the bartender gladly replaced those with the fresh vegetable: the roasted Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. This sandwich was CRAZY delicious! The chicken was pounded flat, and the sandwich was sliced in three. If you've ever had a chicken sandwich where the chicken slides clear out of the bun midway, you know why this is a very smart kitchen decision. The veggies were roasted perfectly and made me excited to eat vegetables. Seeing as I ate more than was strictly necessary and left in a food coma, I'd say that this place aced it. I felt comfortable working with my laptop at the bar, but could also see doing a happy hour or a date here. Versatile place, excellent service and menu. read more

J. Alexander's - Weekly special: panko breaded chicken sandwich with roasted Brussels sprouts and cauliflower - New American Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

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You can rely on J Alexander's for a delicious meal and great service. Steaks are always cooked to perfection, and there's something about the cole slaw that makes it especially good (I mean - who raves about cole slaw?). Although it may not be the most exciting option out there, twith great service and nice ambience, this is a great option for a nice dinner or date night. read more

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

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I'm sorry but I've been here several times and I fail to be expressed. The food is overpriced and commercial. The staff looks really busy but your service takes too long to bring drinks and take orders. They are not familiar with the house specialty drink recommendation from the bar. I had the rib dinner. They were roasted, dry and boney. The fries were tasteless and the Cole slaw was dry as well. I expect to have an edible dinner for this kind of money. The only reason I would come back for would be the carrot cake. It was not a pretty sight but incredible taste and it was warm. Fresh carrots, raisins and spices..... oooohhhh so yummy. read more

Expensive , wait time 30 min or more , noise level is high , food is good well prepared

I love artichokes and they have awesome grilled artichokes with dipping sauce. Grilled chicken salad awesome. Their burgers are the best! This place is always steadily busy for reason. They have good food prepared well for our enjoyment. Have a good meal here read more

I finally made my way to J. Alexander's after being in the area for a few years and hearing several people talk about their experience. The pricing is a little up there, so I only see this being a restaurant for super-special occasions - but I had a good time nonetheless. My experience didn't start well as we were seated and then forgotten about for about 10-15 minutes. Then, there was an awkward stage of being greeted by a few different waitresses as each had their own task (drinks, appetizers, entree). Also, we were super disappointed to find out that they were 'out' of the Smoked Salmon Dip - which was the reason we came. I'd call ahead if you were looking forward to this. After all of that, our food came, and everything was pretty good. We ended up getting the Spinach Queso Dip as an appetizer (instead of the Smoked Salmon Dip) and albeit good, it would be nice if they had homemade chips instead of using some out of a bag for the price I was paying for that appetizer. I got the Chicken Finger Platter with fries and macaroni and cheese as my sides and everything was great! Plenty of food at a decent price point for a restaurant like this. The honey mustard was pretty good - and I hate anything mustard-related - so, that's saying something. Our main waitress was super nice and very attentive after the initial awkwardness of different hostesses and servers coming to the table. I also felt bad as the table next to us kept sending food and drinks back and declaring that they are regulars and demanded better service like they remember "from last time". Be prepared for surrounding snooty-ness. Don't forget - get the carrot cake. It's large and oh-so delicious! read more

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Tried the swordfish special today with roasted Brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes. Swordfish was prepared well (not overcooked like fish usually is) and was served with a nice bernaise style sauce. The mashed potatoes had apparently been sitting around for awhile and were a bit cold. Nice portion sizes for the sprouts and potatoes. Service was ok, but could've been more attentive. Food overall is very good, but very expensive for what you get. I rate the good quality a 4, service a 3 and value a 2. Too expensive for a family, but fine for two people. Menu also seems a bit limited, probably due to COVID. I'm also getting tired of the one menus, especially in a nicer place like this. Why can't they just use laminated menus and sanitize them between uses? read more

Always good food. Service is SOMETIMES a miss, but usually respectful and fast service. They have a bar area with seating tables as well to wait in where you can get a drink while you wait. You can also eat there (first come first serve). Overall great food, good service, and the carrot cake is out of this worrrrrrld! read more

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Horrible service! Went for my mother's 85 birthday and everything went wrong! Had to send a steak back 3 times to get well done. Each time it came back it was bright red when you cut into it. We were ordering dessert when my uncle was reordering the steak for the 3rd time. Plates were never cleared and when asked to clear the plates it was not As if we were asking a lot. The manager was not very compassionate and a little sarcastic. No birthday candle and no acknowledgment of my mother's 85th birthday. This would of never happened at the Troy location. Update: I contacted the manager, he apologized and sent a gift certificate to give them another chance. That was very nice. read more

The food, the ambience and the wonderful service all make for a not-to-be-missed dining experience at J. Alexander's Restaurant!! ENJOY

I really love this restaurant and specifically this location. The Caesar salad, macaroni, burger, fries are always top notch and keep me coming back for many years. I even live closer to the Livonia one, but choose to drive out to this one after some negative experiences there. The service is usually good to excellent and the food is consistently amazing. read more

Atmosphere was awesome and the food was amazing! First time at this location and I must say I think it's my favorite one. The swordfish was cooked to perfection. Salmon is always good. We also had Caesar salads which were huge and filling. The bar is spectacular and we had Ken as our bartender. I don't want anyone else making my drinks but him! Friday nights are extremely busy for them so if you have a large party try to go early. They accommodated us very well considering our party of 10+ read more

Very bad customer service. Forgetting sides of extra sauce I asked for and food being cold when I got it... definitely won't be back! Not worth the price. Very Rude people... get more training like J Alexander's used to be.. read more

This location has literally gone to shit. The food isn't bad here, but the service is absolutely terrible. Not only that, they microwave all their sides now! Why come to a restaurant if your going to use the microwave to cook? Especially items like couscous or the rotisserie chicken being microwaved, those types of food should NOT be microwaved. When we told the server to not microwave our food...his response? "Then how do you want it cooked...that is what we use." Wow! We quickly walked out and went to the other location in Livonia. When we told our waitress at the Livonia location to not use the microwave...her response? "We can definitely do that, no problem." She also mentioned that that is a popular request these days. Too bad J. Alexanders is all about shortcuts now. read more

J. Alexander's - Cypress Salad - New American Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

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Had a nice dinner with my wife here at JA's. The Founder's Solid Gold was a great recommendation. We started with the grilled artichoke. THE BOMB! Had the steak burger. Pretty tasty. Over all great place. read more

I've decided to go with two stars today because I believe this restaurant is good, but as several bad days. I decided to go with the traditional steak and fries. The fries were delicious, but the steak was medium well and one of the most dry steaks I've ever had. I couldn't believe I was paying $30 for a dry steak and french fries. The service was alright, but since closing time was rapidly approaching I can understand. Leaving J. Alexander's, I found myself taking home my entire steak and probably won't eat it at all. Based on this experience solely, I don't think I will return any time soon. read more

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J Alexander's has great food but what is annoying is some of their policies. During covid, I continued to order curbside and they added a "packing fee" which I thought was ridiculous. If I ate in and took leftovers home, is there a packing fee? Their online ordering systems is horrible (ex; I want the salmon sandwich with a veggie side) and doesn't let you make changes. I just called to order because of the online system and was told that they no longer do phone orders and to order online; I explained that I wanted a different side and was told to order online and then call back with my changes. Why are you making it so hard to order food?? read more

Looking forward to anniversary dinner here. Extremely disappointed is an understatement. It felt like I had entered an Applebees with a slight face lift. Food/garbage all over the floor and the food we ordered was mediocre (again understatement) for the price. Waitress was nice and friendly, so nothing against her - not her fault the restaurant is a joke. read more

It's not good anymore. Sent my steak back twice. Overcooked. I ordered Medium Rare they kept coming medium Well. The salmon dipped tasted old. The bread that came with it was disgusting. No flavor. The food isn't made with love anymore read more

Wow, portions, ambiance, attention to detail... will write more in a few, my calamari just arrived! And my girl Katryna was on it, she was even able to convince my wife and I to bless our palette with their unique Macaroni dish! All around great experience, we'll be back... #NoLie read more

J. Alexander's - Momma Bear & Baby Bear digging in... - New American Near Me - West Bloomfield, Michigan

Came here for my birthday with my family, and it was delightful. I've been to this restaurant a good amount of times, due to the deliciousness of the steak Maui. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very classy, so bring someone you'd like to impress! We started with the deviled eggs, which we've never gotten before. The bacon garnish was very sweet, and balanced perfectly with the creamy egg yolk mixture and the egg itself. Only came with 6 egg halves unfortunately, but very delicious to say the least. I got a glass of red wine, which I cant remember the name. It was decent. There was sediment sitting at the bottom of my glass, which I think meant I got the bottom of the bottle. Anyways, I got the steak Maui and so did most of my family. Someone did get the salmon and another got a blackened shrimp dish, both of which were quality seafood. The steak Maui has an amazing marinade that is very sweet and flavorful. Huge fan as always. I got a side of smashed potatoes and Cole slaw as well. The smashed potatoes were a tiny bit dry, but very good still. The Cole slaw had a poppyseed flavor to it, which I wasn't the biggest fan of but again didn't mind either. Very expensive meal here ($250+), but it's well worth it for nice occasions in my opinion. read more

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The Cilantro Shrimp was incredible and the rice was filled with flavor. I highly recommend. Ally was a great waitress read more

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