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    Scratch Biscuit Company

    4.3 (518 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    J David H.

    Totally solid experience for a first time visit. I'm pretty sure I lucked out on timing catching them for brunch around an hour before close on a Friday. No issues with parking, however the lot is small. Lot was clean as was the walk up. Upon entering my son and I were greeted by the guy behind the counter who proved friendly and helpful. A menu board is behind counter. There are also menus you can grab and take back to the table. I saw several items that looked like great options. My son ordered the egg biscuit and french toast. I got the biscuit pot pie which is a biscuit, egg, cheese and gravy. The dining room is pretty compact. I found it clean. Napkins and utensils are self serve up front. They also offer tap water. Tables are self bus. Food cranked out fast, maybe 10 minutes. Everything looked fantastic and proved to be amazing! My son was very satisfied with his oversized breakfast sandwich and french toast. My dish was over the top yum! All served at the correct temperature. The combo of biscuit and egg and gravy was a major hit for me. I'm a big fan and would 100% return and recommend to others.

    Fish and egg on a biscuit. Grits. Biscuit & Sausage Gravy. Chicken Biscuit with egg.

    Oder taker was extremely professional. It was our first time and he was patient with our questions and very friendly. He said their grits were the must-have and they were great. Also the crispy chicken is particularly good. I had the fish and egg. Very good. The biscuits were also good and we shared a biscuit with sausage gravy. I felt like the gravy could have been better.

    Breakfast Pot Pie
    Amber R.

    I have always wanted to try Scratch Biscuit Company, and this particular morning they did not disappoint. I usually patron restaurants like waffle house or Ihop on mornings like this one. But I absolutely had to say this breakfast made my morning. From the homey feel of this corner side restaurant to the great host that answered any and every question I had about the menu and ingredients. I was blown away by my experience!! I ordered the breakfast pot pie because Id never heard of anything like it and it exceeded my expectations visually and flavor wise, there was a giant biscuit loaded on top of eggs sausage potatoes and gravy, this took my breakfast to another level!

    The Early Rise Platter (2 Sides)
    Keyin L.

    Great food! We got the bless your heart biscuit and the early rise platter. The green tomatoes were delicious but the sandwich is huge. The platter had great eggs and the biscuit was great. Their outdoor seating is nice too!

    Our biscuits were large and delicious. Highly recommend the bologna with egg and cheese. They were really busy but all the staff was really nice and attentive and our wait was not bad at all.

    The size of the butter biscuit
    Sandy G.

    Excellent !!! Wow what a breakfast! Filled us up until dinner. If you like homemade biscuits like you WISH your grandma could make then give this place a try. Can't wait to go back and try new things on the menu!

    Mike B.

    My wife did the usual searching on Yelp and found Scratch Biscuit for our first breakfast in Roanoke. She was impressed with the positive reviews and she loves a good biscuit. We decided to stop in on a Sunday morning in early October. It was within 15 minutes of our hotel and just down the street from Black Dog Salvage, which was our next stop. We arrived and could immediately see the parking was limited. It appears the locals have it figured out, you can place an online order or call in your order, pull up to the designated pickup spots. We witnessed employees quickly responding to customers by stepping outside, gathering the customers name and bringing their to go order out. For customers dining in like us, we struggled to find a spot to park. We circled around a few times before securing a space near the back of their building. We walked inside and joined the short line to place our order. The inside is narrow and small which does make it somewhat difficult to navigate. We found there to be way more customers than indoor seating but noted they also have outdoor seating. There is really no place to wait for to-go orders, which explains the reserved parking spaces for easier to-go order pickup. After reviewing the menu in line, we were ready to place our orders when we got to the counter. My wife decided to get the brisket biscuit with egg and a side of sliced tomatoes. I chose the breakfast burrito with both bacon and sausage because I am not much of a biscuit fan. While we were placing our order at the counter we asked a few questions of the young man helping us. We learned Scratch has the same owner as the establishment next door where many others were parking. He also confirmed that we were welcome to sit at either outside dining areas on either side of the building. We filled our water cups while waiting for our name to be called. Again, it is quite cramped and somewhat difficult to navigate amongst others who are also waiting for their orders or sitting inside. Our order was ready in a timely manner but when our name was called our order was contained in a bag. We confirmed our order was for dining in twice during the order process and noticed the slip on the outside of the bag said to go. We took our order without mentioning we were dining in. We peeked at the first outdoor area and didn't find an available table so we headed over to the second space where we easily found a table. We unwrapped our items and were thankful they included plastic silverware and additional napkins. My wife really enjoyed the brisket and egg biscuit and was impressed with the serving of sliced tomato. I also enjoyed my breakfast burrito though it would have been nice to have some salsa options, which I did not see. Scratch Biscuit has something really good going on and we can imagine their catering options are popular as well. Could they move to a larger location, yes but if they chose to retain their current building we would suggest considering a few improvements. A few suggestions include designating a team member to monitor the indoor and exterior dining spaces for better customer service and to assist with clearing and wiping down the tables and chairs between customers. Creating better signage informing customers of the parking options as well as the two outside seating options, and laminating the paper menus so they can be cleaned easily. Overall the food portion of our experience was great, however, the other factors mentioned above result in less than a five star rating.

    side of Scrambled Eggs with that B&G
    Ray F.

    A small, popular and busy breakfast place. Prepare to stand in line but the line moves quickly. As the name says, you're coming here for the biscuits. Served a multitude of ways, theres an option for most every taste. Menus are along the wall as you make your way to the counter, and there is a big board overhead at the register. Place your order, pay, grab a seat and your beverage, they will bring your food to you when its ready. Ordered of course, biscuits and gravy (a single) with some scrambled eggs on the side. These things are huge, fyi. Great flavor, tender pillowy goodness. With the eggs in the mix, its a good and filling breakfast. A good cup of coffee too. Well worth the visit, standing in line, looking for a seat and crowd. 4 Stars a solid breakfast choice 01015

    Jamaican Pattys and Hot Honey Chicken
    Anna S.

    My family and I needed a quick breakfast spot and stumbled upon this spot. Our Airbnb host has recommended this breakfast spot to check out. When arriving parking was very limited but we were able to get a spot. The line was very intimating, however it was very short and quick. We ordered the Jamaican patty tacos and hot honey biscuit. We found this meal very heavy but worth our money. It was delicious. The seatings were hard to find since we had a big group but we were able to find a spot outside. I would recommend ordering pick up or Togo for a quicker service!

    Egg & Cheese Biscuit
    Gerald G.

    Some of the biggest biscuits I have ever had. The egg biscuit and Jerry Garcia (tofu) was what I got on separate occasions. They k ow how to do breakfast right. I always pull up and they run out (even in the rain) tonget my order...5 min later and they are bringing out everything. I did have to run in one time to add hashbrowns and saw that they had a wonderful dine in atmosphere. Very fast service. The staff aim to please. Highly recommend this place especially when you looking to pig out on some breakfast food.

    Bill W.

    Easy location off of 81 South, plenty of parking and such a great staff. This place is simply amazing ! Thanks to Yelp for finding this Biscuit Company ! The food selections are simply fire Best Biscuits we ever had Fresh and well prepared ! A must stop if traveling in the area, you will love this place and good ! The inside is very relaxed, southern decor !

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    Amazing coffee beans- their medium roast is awesome! I will definitely come back with my colleagues if I have a chance.

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    This place is always amazing. I can't get enough of the biscuits no matter how they are fixed.

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    The best biscuits and gravy, period! Wait time is very minimal. Customer service was excellent

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    Biscuits were amazing, get the chicken and biscuit. Best place to eat if visiting Roanoke.

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    Yes! They have a small front patio and a large side patio with 6+ tables.

    Do they make any gluten free biscuits?

    Yes by request.

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    Bernard's

    4.6(349 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Bernard's - The Host's station.

    The Host's station.

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    Close-up of the Filet & Scallops Special of the Day.

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    The River and Rail - A fork holding a piece of the Oyster Wraps appetizer.

    The River and Rail

    4.3(324 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    After being ranked 4th among Yelp's Top 50 Most Prolific Elites of 2025, a distinction recognizing…read moremy consistent community engagement and high-quality contributions, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to go back and write follow-up reviews on those restaurants that impressed me the most during 2025, and The River and Rail Restaurant located in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example of one of them. Going back to this restaurant after the great honor that I had received from Yelp, made me recall the first time that I dined here. I invite you that after reading this review, you go back and read that one, and view my photographs accompanying it, because it's one of which I am most proud of, and an experience that I will never forget and forever cherish. I arrived at the restaurant on time at five o'clock sharp and as I waited for them to open I had an opportunity to meet and chat with a couple who had been loyal customers of this restaurant for years since it first opened. They, as well as I, were aware of the beautiful location of the restaurant on one of the most exclusive neighborhoods of Roanoke. As soon as the doors opened, I allowed them to enter first and then when the host came back she gave me a warm and friendly greeting, welcoming me back, and took me to an ideal table, where I had a perfect view of the entire restaurant, from their open kitchen, to their bar, to the entire dining room and entrance, allowing me to capture in photographs the real feel of the ambiance of this cozy, yet elegant, upscale Southern, New-American restaurant known for its scratch-made dishes using locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients, including house-cured meats and pickled vegetables, as well as very creative cocktails. Shortly after I was seated, my delightful server Caroline arrived, and after a warm greeting took my order. To drink I order their Strawberry Fields Forever Mocktail. As appetizer I ordered a half dozen Oysters together with their famous Oyster Wraps. And as my main entrée, the Painted Hills Filet, cooked medium-rare. All the staff seemed so happy to see me and the manager came by to say hello and congratulate me for my outstanding Yelp accomplishment of 2025. My excellent server made sure that my order was well-paced, came by at the appropriate times to fill my glass with water and see if all was to my liking. Everything tasted amazingly delicious. Starting from the unique taste of my creative mocktail, to my flavorful appetizer, to my exquisite Filet main entrée that was so tender and cooked just right. The chefs in this fine dining restaurant are amazing and the quality of their meats is top notch. For dessert I had one of my favorite desserts, since I first had it there, their Dark Chocolate Panna Cotta. This dessert is absolutely mouthwatering. What an extraordinary dining experience I once again had there. Fine dining at its best. For those very special occasions, I highly recommend this restaurant. Or you can always make any day special, by dining there.

    The River and Rail is a small establishment so I'd recommend making a reservation no matter the…read moresize of the party or the day. The food comes out fairly quick, the menu is concentrated while still offering a large variety of options. The cocktails are good, though neither of us ordered from the cocktail menu, they have a full bar so you can order whatever you please. Service could be a little more vocal/communicative but it seems staff is perhaps limited? It was good but there's room for moderate improvement for sure. The Chicken Liver Mousse was absolutely amazing and I'd return again and again specifically for this dish (go ahead and order extra bread to come with it)!!

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    The River and Rail - The kitchen and server picking up some meals.

    The kitchen and server picking up some meals.

    The River and Rail - The Chocolate Panna Cotta dessert.

    The Chocolate Panna Cotta dessert.

    The River and Rail - A spoonful of the Chocolate Panna Cotta dessert.

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    A spoonful of the Chocolate Panna Cotta dessert.

    Show Pony - Close-up of my Mocktail.

    Show Pony

    4.3(10 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I cannot believe I have not written a review for this place when I go literally every week. Show…read morePony is such an amazing addition to the Roanoke area. Every Monday they have $2 oysters which always makes it worth going. The drinks here are AMAZING!!! it's so unique and so delicious! I enjoy that the food menu will have rotating items on top of permanent items. I cannot recommend the chicken tenders more. Everyone who works there is always nice and welcoming.

    As soon as I found out that there was a new restaurant on the block, replacing a Grandin Village…read morefavorite, Local Roots, which operated next to the Grandin Theatre since 2010, until it suddenly closed, I phoned the number of the new restaurant to see if it was open, and when I found out it was, I immediately headed over to the restaurant to try it out. When I arrived to the place, I found out the name of the new restaurant by reading it from the window, painted in yellow paint: "SHOW PONY / COLD DRINKS HOT PLATES." Not until afterwards did I discover the meaning of this new restaurant's name. As I entered the door, I noticed that the bar had been extended along the wall with more seats, and was the center of attention of the restaurant. The booths that were once there had been replaced with bistro tables. But the focal point was definitely the bar which was completely full of customers talking, drinking, and having a good time. The clientele at the restaurant's tables was a diverse group of people of all ages, and of all economic backgrounds. The items on the drink and food menu were refined yet reasonably priced to accommodate everyone and leave out no one. The atmosphere of the restaurant was relaxed and unpretentious. It was a bar centered neighborhood joint, with refined yet accessible comfort food in a classy setting. It didn't take long for the host to warmly greet me and and offer me a seat at one of their small tables. And as soon as she left, my server arrived. She was a young lady with a welcoming attitude, a big smile, and a wonderful personality. When she asked me what I wanted to drink I asked her if they had any Mocktails in the menu. She immediately answered that she can have the bartender make me one and suggested THE BEST DAY EVER FAN CLUB. I agreed and she went over to the bar. What she brought back was amazing. It looked wonderful and tasted even better. She then took my food order after answering me some questions about the menu. I ordered the YAKAMEIN which contained Braised Beef in Broth with Noodles, Shrimp & Hard-boiled Egg, and was reasonably priced at $15. The entrée was a good size and tasted amazingly delicious. For dessert I had the HOUSE ICE CREAM which was Strawberry & Lime Ice Cream with Whipped Cream & Sponch Marshmallows. Also, very interesting and sweet. In conclusion I highly recommend this place. The owners did an excellent job in making their dream come true by with their creative imagination coming up with place everyone can enjoy to the fullest.

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    Show Pony - The bar with its ceiling and ceiling lamps.

    The bar with its ceiling and ceiling lamps.

    Show Pony - The House Ice Cream. A picture is worth a thousand words.

    The House Ice Cream. A picture is worth a thousand words.

    Show Pony - A work of art Mocktail.

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    A work of art Mocktail.

    The Front Row - My BBQ Burger.

    The Front Row

    4.2(9 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    I've oftentimes have driven by this establishment and wondered what's inside. So today I decided to…read morego and explore it. After all, I've often liked to sit in the front row when attending live events. What I found was a bit disappointing. More than a restaurant this is a place to drink beer and cocktails while watching a game on a large screen TV. It has a very limited food menu and when I went the place seemed deserted. While I was there only one other customer came in, drank two beers while watching the big screen TV, talked.over the phone, and left. My server was very nice and friendly, but the food left much to be desired. I ordered a BBQ Burger that was listed on the menu as a 1/3 lb Angus burger with onion rings, bacon, cheddar cheese, and BBQ sauce. Sounded great but I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review. The beef patty was small and dry and the one onion ring looked beaten. Even though it has a pool table in the back and signs up that seemed to have activities going on throughout the week, this is not a place that I would like to be in the front row, especially for the poor quality of their food and questionable ambiance.

    I don't get the positive reviews. We went for lunch on a weekday and the place was dead. The…read morewaitress was inside watching TV and the cook was outside smoking. The ambience of the place left much to be desired. I won't eat at a restaurant that is empty at a time it should be full. I figure others know what I don't. Not recommended.

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    The Front Row - The bar.

    The bar.

    The Front Row - My Coke.

    My Coke.

    The Front Row - Nothing fancy from the outside.

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    Nothing fancy from the outside.

    Table 50 - Quality meat from a Quality Restaurant.

    Table 50

    3.9(217 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    I came in with big hopes and feel torn about this review. I think the issue is there are so many…read moreunique and amazing restaurants within walking distance in downtown Roanoke that my expectations are HIGH. The dining area is an interesting mix out copper table tops, wood chairs, and exposed brick walls. Character. I had a pineapple upside down cake cocktail. It was yummy But it was filled with tiny ice slithers that made it difficult to drink without choking on ice until the slithers melted. I always appreciate a good Luxor . The food was fine... I was just hoping to be awed. I had the grilled salmon was looking, for medium but it was definitely well done. It was will seasoned and I was hungry, so none went to waste, lol. I was just hoping for something special. The veggie side was small and basic but well seasoned and the potatoes were also well seasoned but missing the Chicago butter sauce advertised. Instead it had a tiny smear of what I'm assuming was cocktail sauce. I tried the cheesecake bread pudding which was their bread pudding of the day. Overall it was good. I wouldn't have minded more cream cheese and was kind of disappointed the strawberries came out with the leaves still attached. At this price point, I don't want to have to remove things on my own. My server was great, she was training someone new but still managed to be perfectly attentive without being over bearing. With Sidecar and Stock so close by, it takes a peak performance to get me to repeat a restaurant stop when I'm in town for work. This was a solid 4 today but there are 5 star worthy places that have my attention.

    In Roanoke for a project my office is doing. Walked by this place several times and this time…read moredecided to stop in. Great place with a amazing wine selection. The service was spoI ordered shared scallops and sweet potato gnocchi. The gnocchi was fantastic, it should be an entree. The scallops were delicious but as an appetizer i thought it was small. Table 50 is located in an old building wood floors, brick wall, tin ceiling, exposed pipes and ductwork as an architect I love the interiors. On a Monday night, Table 50 is packed with patrons, it is quite loud in here is my only complaint. I will be back to try their southern fried buttermilk chicken breast.

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    Table 50 - One of the decorated areas in between the main dining area and the bar.

    One of the decorated areas in between the main dining area and the bar.

    Table 50 - The meat was so soft and tender. It reflected quality all around.

    The meat was so soft and tender. It reflected quality all around.

    Table 50 - The left side of the restaurant from behind.

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    The left side of the restaurant from behind.

    Paul's Restaurant - Close-up of a fork with some homefries.

    Paul's Restaurant

    4.3(46 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $

    Tucked away on a side street not far from the Roanoke Public Library, in Downtown Roanoke, this…read morelong-standing, family-owned dinner is known for its Greek and American comfort food, and praised for its friendly, family-style service, reasonable prices, and "hidden gem" atmosphere, operating on a cash-only basis, with the convenience of an ATM machine inside. It has been in existence since 1948, owned and operated by a lovely Greek immigrant couple, who from the moment you walk in, make you feel at home. Open daily from Monday through Friday, it is one of the few restaurants around that opens the earliest for breakfast, at 6AM, and closes at 1:30PM. Today, I decided to re-visit the place for an early breakfast, since it has plenty of free offstreet parking up to 8AM. I arrived at around 6:45AM and parked next to the sidewalk in front of the restaurant on a street parking spot. There were already some steady customers dining inside. As soon as I arrived the wife and co-owner gave me a warm welcome and I reciprocated by wishing her a Good Morning in Greek. Somehow, I find that making an effort to speak to others in their native language, establishes an immediate, friendly connection with them. I sat at one of their booths, and she asked me if I wanted coffee to start off with. I answered in the affirmative and then gave her my order. I ordered Paul's Breakfast Special. 2 eggs, with choice of bacon, ham or sausage, home fries and toast. All this, including the drink of your choice, for $8.00. I ordered my eggs over easy, bacon for the meat, and white toast. If you look at my photographs accompanying this review you will notice the quality of each of the items in my breakfast and how they were cooked to perfection, just as I requested. The bacon strips were thick and meaty, and cooked to order. The eggs were perfectly over easy. And the home fries were slices of potatoes fried just right. After delivering my breakfast to my table, she came by to refill my coffee. While I was enjoying my breakfast, other groups of customers came in and also received a friendly, warm welcome. A father and daughter came in, and soon after, the lady co-owner brought a slice of freshly baked cake with a lit candle on top and sang to the girl the Happy Birthday song. Relaxed ambiance, quality food, and excellent service, make for an extraordinary dining experience. Sometimes one finds the most amazing restaurants, tucked away on a side street.

    Greatest local family business in Roanoke! The food is delicious, the services is specialized and…read morethe ambiance is like a busy diner with excellent menu selections!

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    Paul's Restaurant - A fork holding a piece of Paul's Omelet.

    A fork holding a piece of Paul's Omelet.

    Paul's Restaurant - A fork with a piece of the homefries.

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    A fork with a piece of the homefries.

    Alexander's

    Alexander's

    4.2(85 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    There are times when one encounters very special restaurants that can only be described as…read more"priceless." And every time one returns to dine there, it only serves to reinforce the perfect attachment that one has acquired from the very first time they dined there and had the pleasure of enjoying an extraordinary fine dining experience. After having been selected as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I also was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to return to those special ones, that have made a difference in my life and highlight them, for the benefit of the public, so they too can have an opportunity to appreciate the qualities of a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience. And Alexander's, in the heart of Downtown Roanoke, is a perfect example. From the moment I arrived and walked through their door, I was greeted in such a way, by none other than Bjorn, the Dining Room Manager himself, that made me feel appreciated and immediately made me feel at home. Neither the coldness of the weather nor the accumulated snow could hinder me from my decision to dine here this evening. I was the first one to arrive after they opened their doors. Since the streets were still icy and filled with snow, I left my Lexus at home and took a Lyft to the restaurant, which was not far from my neighborhood, the Historic Old Southwest. Since it was a slow night due to the weather, the Dining Room Manager himself doubled as my server for the evening. To drink, we discussed my flavor liking for a Mocktail, and he came up with a special one, that ended up tasting amazing. To dine, I started with the Deconstructed cajunese california roll appetizer. It was amazingly delicious! Then I had a Salad vinaigrette, which was included with every entrée, and a French Baguette with a cube of butter. The baguette slices with butter were so fresh, soft in the inside and crispy on the outside, that they confirmed my view that the quality of a restaurant's bread and butter is a reflection of the quality of the restaurant and its cuisine. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the quality of their food. As my main entrée, I had the Grilled filet of beef, sauce marchand de vin, cooked medium-rare. The filet was cooked to perfection, just as ordered, so tender, juicy, and flavorful. It was a culinary masterpiece from Chef and General Manager, Boni M. Webb, who graciously came out to greet me, and gave me an opportunity to personally celebrate her magnificent cuisine. She reminded me of my Japanese student who obtained the best grade in my Business class at the university where I taught. She was very humble and kind. As the Grand Finale dessert, on the advice of my server and general manager, I ordered their Glace au chocolat. It was wonderful. What an outstanding dining experience I once again had in this outstanding restaurant with a unique combination of exceptional food, atmosphere, and heartfelt service. I highly recommend it, and can't wait to return.

    My husband and I went to Alexander's for our anniversary dinner and it was absolutely lovely. Since…read morewe went in the middle of the week the restaurant wasn't too busy which made the experience feel really intimate. We truly appreciated the service from our waiters and they made us feel so special the entire night. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was warm and charming, and it honestly felt like the perfect spot to celebrate!! We'll definitely be coming back here for any special occasion. Highly recommend!

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    Alexander's - The tables next to a wall filled with artworks.

    The tables next to a wall filled with artworks.

    Alexander's - Close-up of the dinner salad with the graded cheese and house salad dressing.

    Close-up of the dinner salad with the graded cheese and house salad dressing.

    Alexander's - The hallway as you enter the restaurant.

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    The hallway as you enter the restaurant.

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