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J Alexander's Restaurant
Category: Restaurants Steakhouses Steakhouses [Edit]
2215 Hamilton Pl BlvdChattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-5559
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
20 reviews for J Alexander's Restaurant
20 reviews in English
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Review from Julie C.
Hixson, TN
1/9/2012
Just recommended J Alexander to a Inbound Relocation Client.
After a full day tour of Chattanoga looking for a nice home to lease,
my incoming HR Manager seemed dishearted.
Single and 50ish, where would she meet friends to socialize with?
Coming from Virginia Beach, Suburbia was not for her. Downtown too expensive.
When dropping her off back at the hotel near Hamilton Place Mall, I suggested she drive over to J Alexanders for Happy Hour and dinner, then meet the Locals.
Ask other singles where she would be most happy living in Chattanooga.
Sounds like I gave her the right advise. Who's Who, What's What's where to go, and where to live if you are new intown and looking for other Single and Social People.
She said she would.
Thanks J
you do more than good food - you connect people. -
Review from Steve L.
What can I say, J Alexander's is great!
While on a business trip, my boss insisted we come here for dinner to get the club sandwich. As he said, "this is the BEST club sandwich that I have ever had." I don't know about you, but I don't want a club sandwich for dinner. Apparently, others feel the same way, as this item isn't even on the dinner menu.
However, before I could speak, he ordered me the sandwich. Oh well, a sandwich will work just fine.
So the club sandwich with a side of mac 'n cheese shows up at my table. WOW! That is not like any sandwich I have ever had before. The restaurant got quite, the world slowed down, and a southern baptist church choir started singing.
Every bite seemed to be better then the last. The honey mustard sauce pulled all of the meats, and cheeses together in a way that can only be described through interpretive dance.
To add to this decadent meal, was a side of crispy, creamy mac and cheese served in a crock. Between this, and the Everest size lump of slaw that we ordered, I was a happy man. -
Review from Mary M.
Vero Beach, FL
1/2/2012
O M G ! We had dinner with friends the week between Christmas and New Years, and it was off-the-charts-GOOD!
I had the prime rib sandwich and fries, and couldn't resist the Mac-n-Cheese (because it said on the menu that it wasn't your ordinary mac-n-cheese, so of course, I had to find out....). They were right. It was not ordinary....it WAS extraordinary. I would go back again JUST to get the mac-n-cheese. Now I am going to resist going on and on and on about that (although I could), and move on.
The Prime rib was ordered rare, and delivered perfectly so. It was seasoned well, and cut so there was a bit of the carmelized outside as well, nestled in a beautiful baguette, served au jus (which was rich and flavorful), with some horseradish sauce (I prefer mine with just a bit more horseradish, but the flavor was excellent). The French Fries it came with were matchstick fries--my favorite, and yes, a little retro, but it was a very happy surprise for me! it apparently was a surprise to everyone else too, since we all shared them. I don't usually share fries, but I had ordered way more than enough food for me.
Hubby ordered the Roast Chicken, which was seasoned spectacularly, with mashed potatoes which were a very good compliment to his dish. (He wasn't feeling inspired this night, but that is his fault, not J Alexander's).
Friend and Friend's Hubby ordered the Grilled Salmon which comes with the Orzo and Wild Rice as a side, and both are magnificent in preparation, taste, and presentation!
The salmon was cooked perfectly, and even had the perfect hash-marks from the grill. I had to ask my friends if it tasted as good as it looked because those marks were so perfect; it seemed impossible that it was not just airbrushed that way over raw fish, like they do for food pictures in magazines and advertisements (you know, the ones where the Big Mac looks like something you would actually want to eat....).
But no, just by looking at their dish when they cut into the filet, I could tell that it was perfect in every way (and next time we go, that is the dish I am ordering; I have already decided!).
The Orzo and Wild Rice that accompanies it was out of this world! Be warned--it is a cold dish. My Friend insisted that I try a bite, and any other time I have been surprised by a hot/cold reversal, the dish falls short of expectation, but THIS time, there was nothing that could have turned my taste-buds! It is that good. Although I didn't see anything claiming that this is one of J Alexander's signature dishes, it just has to be.
The server was top notch. He was attentive, enthusiastic in a muted way (a very difficult balance to achieve!), and observant of our table's needs on a higher plane than I have experienced in much more expensive restaurants.
Even though this is a "chain" restaurant, they do what they do SO well that I couldn't have had a better experience. I highly recommend!
One note: the general review at the top here says the noise level is "average", but the night we were there (and yes, the restaurant was almost full capacity), the noise level would have been more accurately described as "flight deck during sorties".
That said, I cannot give less than five stars anyway, and am looking forward to returning to this restaurant as soon as I can! It is a bit on the expensive side, but when you experience flawless service, presentation, taste, quality and quantity, J. Alexander's price point is quite reasonable! -
Review from A. M.
Plantsville, CT
1/29/2012
This place was so great, we ate here twice in one week while in Chatt for business.
The service was great, food fantastic. The housemade Ranch dressing was amazing and something as simple as a crouton was just delicious and made the salad.
In a land of almost only chain restaurants (Hamilton), J. Alexander's was a pleasant surprise and worth every penny. -
Review from Duana M.
Coral Springs, FL
6/20/2011 4 photos
My last few hours in Chattanooga were spent here and I don't regret that
:-). My party and I sat at the back bar and just happened to have to the BEST bartender I have ever come across ! TIM ! He MADE my trip !
Suuuuuper friendly and up beat. What a bar tender should be. He recommended something great on the menu. Fish of the day was Red Snapper with a side of Isreali Cous Cous.....So good! I also had the "smashed potatoes" I love love love this place.
Tim was nice enough to honor my request of a special drink-The Dirty Girl Scout...Man I had one and a half of those and I was a NEW person :-)
I LOVE TIM !Listed in: Duanas BIG List
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Review from Mark W.
Alpharetta, GA
6/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Haven't been to JA for a while and it was refreshingly good return. We have dined at this local a couple of times driving to/from Atlanta.
Convenient to I-75 and this local has the more traditional JA decor that we prefer. Waiter was excellent, attentive to our needs and always prompt and courteous.
We enjoyed the spinach queso appetizer and chips, simple but done very well. Shared a JA House salad, cold and full of bits of everything. Don't forget to ask for the complimentary flaky croissants! I enjoyed one of the best Prime Ribs in a long time along with a baked potato. My wife wasn't as thrilled with her crab cakes but the Not Your Everyday Macaroni and Cheese was delicious even though it was so rich you couldn't eat an entire serving by yourself.
This is what dining for upper middle-class (albeit at a 'chain') is all about. Fabulous food and good prices and knowledgeable staff. -
Review from R W.
Chattanooga, TN
11/4/2011
Great burgers, nice atmosphere, awesome & friendly service
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Review from T H.
Chattanooga, TN
11/3/2010
I always wanted to check this place out and it has a great look, from the outside. When we entered the restaurant the first thing I thought of was Houstons restaurants that I've been to in Atlanta, very similar decor, nice.
The service was great our server was pleasant, attentive, but not hovering.
My wife had a salmon dish with baked potato. She loved it! The portion was sufficient without being the normal huge monster portion.
I had a salad with grilled chicken and it was great, lots of flavor, everything was fresh.
The menu was priced right and there were a lot of options without overwhelming with 5 pages of everything under the sun.
If you haven't been, check it out! -
Review from Sherry M.
Auburn, AL
6/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great dinner...too much food to eat. Great service, I had the French bistro steak. So much reminded me of Paris. Love to come here when I come to Chattanooga.
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Review from Steve S.
Brentwood, TN
8/5/2011
J. Alexander's is always good. I've never had a bad meal or service at J's. I had the prime rib with a baked potato and a bowl of clam chowder. All excellent. Atmosphere is lively and not too loud. Will not hesitate to return over and over.
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Review from Dennis S.
Brookeville, MD
1/5/2010
Found this place by accident. We were driving back from Florida on Saturday night and needed to stop and eat. I didn't feel like fast-food, so we started trying different exits while passing through Chattanooga. The first exit looked like a Projects area, with empty gas stations and pawnshops. The second exit (over the ridge) was much more inviting.
J. Alexander's has a WIDE variety of wines to choose from, but I didn't partake since we were planning to drive another hour or so after dinner. I ordered the Steak N Fries which was yum-my. The service was good. The atmosphere was dim and quiet. Service was pretty good... Who knows? If I wasn't half-dead from driving, I might have enjoyed it enough to scored this a 4.5 (possible?). Everyone at the table enjoyed their meal and were glad we'd made the stop/find. -
Review from Julie B.
Chattanooga, TN
8/4/2011
Mmmm. My husband and I had a wonderful meal here. Their by-the-glass wine list was robust and our waiter was very knowledgeable about the wines. My roast chicken with smashed potatoes and au jus was SO delicious. Juicy and flavorful. My only criticism is they don't include a vegetable as part of the entree.
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Review from Kyle B.
Chattanooga, TN
3/30/2009 1 photo
J Alexanders is known for their steaks... and they do have some great steaks! I ordered the special and it came out perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned. In addition to my steak, I got a huge mound of smashed potatoes, which were also great! Be prepared to pay for this plate of perfection though. J Alexanders is *very* proud of their steaks and rightly so.
The service was also excellent. The server was very personable and wasn't just a stiff taking orders and delivering food. He kept the drinks flowing and made sure our meal was perfect in every way.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for some great food, especially a great steak! -
Review from Camp H.
McDonald, TN
7/31/2011
Great food! Better than expected service!
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Review from Trish W.
Chattanooga, TN
2/9/2011
This is one of my favorite places to eat. The food is always consistent and fabulous. The service is fantastic. You won't go wrong here whether you are eating a steak, salad or a burger. I'm a burger "Queen" and it has the absolutely best burgers around. Also, try the carrot cake for dessert. Yum!!!
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Review from David D.
Statesboro, GA
9/24/2010 1 Check-in Here
Filet mignon melted blue cheese. Grilled zucchini and Cabernet. Nuff said
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Review from Joey B.
Chattanooga, TN
12/3/2009
When I want the best steak ever...I get the "steak maui" from J Al's....it's the best!! I just wish there was one where I live now!
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Review from SMO P.
Hendersonville, NC
10/24/2010
Have eaten here three times, and it is awesome. I have eaten at all but one of the top 50 restaurants in the US and this restaurant, staff, service and food ranks extremely high for the price. Excellent food, reasonably priced, and service that is usually only at a much more expensive restaurant. Keep up the good work!
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Review from Jason Y.
Chattanooga, TN
6/22/2010
A fine place to dine. I've never had a bad meal here. Oddly enough, my favorite item on either the lunch or dinner menu is the cheeseburger. The meat is fresh ground on the premises and can be ordered medium rare if you like. Then there's the shoestring fries. Outstanding.
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Review from Atlanta F.
Atlanta, GA
7/27/2011
always good.
