J. Alexander's Corporation

Pros: Everything
Cons: None

Saturday was my birthday. My husband and I decided to drop the girls off at Grandma's for the night. We wanted to go out for dinner. We decided to go somewhere that served cocktails instead of "happy meals". This doesn't happen very often, as...

Pros: great salads and crossants
Cons: long wait

My husband and I were in Memphis, visiting his mother and step father. We were all very hungry and wanted something to eat. My father in law suggested J. Alexander's. He had been there before and liked it. We went on a Friday night. When we got placed on...

Pros: Consistently good food, good atmosphere, limited menu
Cons: Unreliable service, fellow patrons in sweatpants, limited menu, long waits

My wife and I eat out several times a week, and J.Alexander's is probably the one we visit most frequently because of its nice balance of price, quality, and atmosphere.

Generally I avoid restaurants with endless menus -- usually a sign that...

Pros: You get a lot of food, romantic environment, excellent wait staff
Cons: it's going to cost you.

On Tuesday March 2002, I was in Nashville, TN for a business trip. After the seminar was over, myself and 2 business partners went to the Cool Springs Mall area to grab some dinner.

Attendees: Me, Tag, [Shane and Melody (h & w)]

We...

Pros: Good food and great customer service.
Cons: J.Alexander's is not located everywhere. Also, they may get busy at times especially on the weekends, so I'd definitely make a reservation if at all possible.

I've only heard about J.Alexander's in some restaurant publication, and when we had a chance to go to one in San Antonio while on a business trip, I couldn't pass it up. Here's what I thought about the place.....

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Pros: Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Great Service
Cons: Sometimes a Long Wait

I'd never heard of it until they opened a restaurant in Worthington (outside of Columbus, Ohio). It is now one of our favorite places to eat. J. Alexander's describe themselves as Contemporary American and serve wonderful steaks, salads, pasta,...

Pros: Service, Food, Price
Cons: None

When I first went to J. Alexander's I didn't realize that it was a chain restaurant. I was incredibly please with both my meal and the service I received. I was even more impressed with the restaurant once I learned that it is a chain; it just doesn't...

Pros: Terrific service, good food
Cons: Portions too large

I have had the pleasure of visiting J. Alexander in 3 different locations. All 3 restaurants compare very well. All are contemporary in decor with a trendy feeling. The staff is well trained to smile, and make you feel welcome from the time you enter...

Pros: great place
Cons: none

my husband and I live 2 miles from J. Alexander's in Memphis. This is the best restaurant in the area. Sure we have lots of restaurants but service and quality do not compare to this chain. Portions are very generous and usually have enough to bring...

Pros: With as many servers as we had, how badly things were coordinated was amazing.
Cons: Everything

This place just opened in Chicago. Way overpriced - quantity overtakes quality in the fast lane. They should have waited until they got at least the service right. Sunday evening and the place is pretty empty. The server attacked us and was obnoxious ...

Pros: Great service, good selection of menu items without being overwhelming, amazing stock
Cons: I have to drive an hour to get there.

I had never heard of J. Alexander's until a couple of months ago when a radio station took me to the Baton Rouge, Louisiana location to woo me. I was immediately impressed with the atmosphere...and the wonderful smells that hit me right when I walked i ...

Pros: Service service service
Cons: A bit expensive

Others have talked on the great tasting food J Alexanders serves. Its true. Everything they make it made from scratch. They have no house dressing on their salads because all of them are made from scratch. But this is for everything on the menu. And you...

Pros: Just like Houston's
Cons: Just like Houston's

If you've know the well-regarded chain Houston's you'll know J. Alexanders. "Invented" literally a block away from one another on West End Avenue in Nashville, these two chain restaurants share most menu items, similar philosophies regarding...

Pros: Great food, service and quality
Cons: Only 20 locations nationwide

I was very surprised to realize J. Alexander's is a chain restaurant. Why? Because it carries the quality of an independent, well maintained establishment.

I have only been to one J. Alexander location so far, but the interior was very...

Pros: Terrific service, good food
Cons: Nothing

J. Alexander’s is set in a friendly, darkness, and passionate environment. I like the fact that you can see the kitchen and the chefs. The furnishings are very modern with a stylish touch.

Menu:

Appetizers:
PICO DE GALLO SALSA...