J. Alexander's Restaurant

Excellent food and total quality service!

This was my first visit at this restaurant and it was great! Everyone was extremely welcoming and polite and everyone in my group through enjoyed the food!

The food was good and atmosphere was great i had a very nice experience even throwing my server seen to be a little overwhelmed for some reason

This would be a 5 start review, if not for the disrespectful General Manager. I came here with my friend by chance on Saturday 03/16/24, we where in the area near Perimeter Mall, she was at end of her fasting day for Ramadan & wanted something to eat. We were considering another venue at plaza location but noticed hidden in the leafs was J Alexanders. I frequent the plaza often due to having a P.O. Box in building directly behind restaurant & never noticed it. We decided to try it out, upon entry we walked in & this gentleman, who I initially thought was a chef/cook, walked passed us. I said: "good afternoon" the gentleman looked directly at me gave me a "disappointed look" to what seem was my attire & turned his head to look the other way to avoid speaking. At that instant, I told my friend "this place not getting my money, this chef was rude". However, I knew she was hungry because she fast all day & I couldn't let that punish her, because she was really interested. I asked for table for 2 & was told reservations first & it would be 20 minutes, so we choose the bar. I didn't want to get a full entree, because my first time here & ordered the fish sandwich of the day (which was Cajun Mahi) with fries & ordered an appetizer, the smoked salmon dip served chilled. Both were excellent . My friend was beyond satisfied with their veggies burger. Then the gentleman from earlier, came to side of bar to comp 2 glasses of wine to have a bottle sold, as he told bartenders. My friend spoke to him, (thinking he did not hear us earlier) & he again gave this disgusting look on his face & ignored us, while kept talking to staff about the bottle that was to be sold for table. I asked one bartender who is that gentleman? I was told, he was the general manager. So apparently, the GM dresses as chef, at J Alexanders, & his smugness ruined the atmosphere. I was going to say something but I didn't, due to the company I was with. So I didn't tell staff anything & said to my friend "I'll do a review online". Another thing, that I thought was odd, the bartender who served us, although was great however at end, acted as if cash was contagious. I paid for both meals & appetizer in advance on debit card (total of $53.00 + $15.00 tip). But wanted to make sure she got some cash same day. So, I tipped a total of $25.00. $10.00 cash & $15.00 charged with meal. But the bartender very slowly slid the receipt tray to edge, flipped the card tray over to drop the $10.00 behind bar, while looking at the "wrote in tip" part of receipt. (Just seen odd). I paid nearly 49% gratuity because she was awesome, maybe it's J Alexander is a no cash place, I'll try & remember to look up rule book next time. I will come back only after my encounter with the GM is forgotten & since the mid course food items were excellent , next time, I'll get a main entree & will make reservations to dine in. However that GM, needs to work on his people skills. I was dressed casual, but, who knows the reason for his rudeness & smugness, but I won't be back until I forget it. Again, overall, very excellent food, great service.... BAD GM! (This was edited for a few typos...some may still be here, but you get my point lol)

Ribs was not too tasty. The salad was good. The waiter was excellent know her job with great customer service !!!!!!

Best veggie burger I have ever had ... drinks were amazing...carrot cake omg amazing... food was absolutely great Vegetarian options: Veggie burger

One of our favorite places to eat, no matter where we are. The food & service is always superb. Edited to add- the Cajun Mahi Mahi today is my favorite ever! It’s a must try when it’s on the menu!! Vegetarian options: Veggie burger, salads, and several delicious seafood options. Dietary restrictions: They have always been very good about special needs with foods when possible when I’ve asked.