If you are looking for a casual dining restaurant, J. Alexander’s is worth a visit. It has several branches in different parts of the United States.
This contemporary American restaurant is particularly known for their traditional food offerings served with a modern twist, making each of their menu items unique.
J. Alexander’s Menu
| Item | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Soups & Starters | ||
| Chef's Daily Soup or Chicken Pasta Soup | $7.00 | |
| Deviled Eggs | Finished with sugar-cured bacon and homemade pickle relish | $8.00 |
| Mr. Jack's Crispy Chicken | Hand-breaded tenders, served with french fries | $14.00 |
| Mexico City Spinach con Queso | Served with warm tortilla chips | $13.00 |
| Fire-Grilled Artichokes | Seasoned with herb butter. With rémoulade | $13.00 |
| Calamari | Seasoned, breaded and deep fried. Served with marinara sauce | $17.00 |
| Chef's Daily Soup or Chicken Pasta Soup | $6.00 | |
| Deviled Eggs | Finished with sugar-cured bacon and homemade pickle relish | $8.00 |
| Mr. Jack's Crispy Chicken | Hand-breaded tenders, served with french fries | $13.00 |
| Mexico City Spinach con Queso | Served with warm tortilla chips | $12.00 |
| Fire-Grilled Artichokes | Seasoned with herb butter. With rémoulade | $13.00 |
| Calamari | Seasoned, breaded and deep fried. Served with marinara sauce | $16.00 |
| Salads | ||
| Alex's Salad | Bacon, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons | $10.00 |
| Original Caesar Salad | Croutons and Reggiano Parmesan | $10.00 |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | Tortilla strips, Feta cheese, olives, tomatoes with white wine vinaigrette | $15.00 |
| Redwood Salad | Rotisserie chicken, pecans, avocado, tomatoes, bacon, cheese, croutons and ranch dressing | $17.00 |
| Thai Kai Salad | Chicken, mixed greens, peanuts tossed in a cilantro vinaigrette with Thai peanut sauce | $16.00 |
| Asian Ahi Tuna Salad* | Seared rare with field greens, wasabi in a cilantro vinaigrette | $20.00 |
| Alex's Salad | Bacon, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons | $10.00 |
| Original Caesar Salad | Croutons and Reggiano Parmesan | $10.00 |
| Alex's or Caesar Salad with Soup | $14.00 | |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | Tortilla strips, Feta cheese, olives, tomatoes with white wine vinaigrette | $15.00 |
| Redwood Salad | Rotisserie chicken, pecans, avocado, tomatoes, bacon, cheese, croutons and ranch dressing | $17.00 |
| Thai Kai Salad | Chicken, mixed greens, peanuts tossed in a cilantro vinaigrette with Thai peanut sauce | $15.00 |
| Asian Ahi Tuna Salad* | Seared rare with field greens, wasabi in a cilantro vinaigrette | $20.00 |
| Burgers, Sandwiches & Small Plates | ||
| We grind fresh chuck daily for our hand-pattied burgers | ||
| Veggie Burger | Made in-house, topped with Monterey Jack | $14.00 |
| Old Fashioned Cheeseburger* | With Tillamook cheddar | $15.00 |
| Steak Burger* | Ground beef tenderloin and ribeye, Tillamook cheddar, grilled onions and Kiawah Island dressing | $16.00 |
| Croque Madame* | Classic grilled Gruyère cheese and smoked ham sandwich topped with an egg sunny side up | $16.00 |
| French Dip* | Sliced Prime Rib, baguette and horseradish | $20.00 |
| Hyde Park | Grilled chicken breast topped with Monterey Jack | $14.00 |
| Country Club | Ham, turkey, two cheeses, bacon and mayonnaise | $15.00 |
| Fish Sandwich | Cut fresh daily with french fries | $16.00 |
| Veggie Burger | Made in-house, topped with Monterey Jack | $13.00 |
| Old Fashioned Cheeseburger* | With Tillamook cheddar | $14.00 |
| Steak Burger* | Ground beef tenderloin and ribeye, Tillamook cheddar, grilled onions and Kiawah Island dressing | $15.00 |
| Croque Madame* | Classic grilled Gruyère cheese and smoked ham sandwich topped with an egg sunny side up | $16.00 |
| French Dip* | Sliced Prime Rib, baguette and horseradish | $19.00 |
| Hyde Park | Grilled chicken breast topped with Monterey Jack | $13.00 |
| Country Club | Ham, turkey, two cheeses, bacon and mayonnaise | $15.00 |
| Fish Sandwich | Cut fresh daily with french fries | $16.00 |
| Taco Platters | ||
| Steak* (or Chicken) | Lettuce, sour cream sauce, Monterey Jack, fresh cilantro and pico de gallo salsa | $16.00 |
| Fish | Daily fish selections, deep fried, avocado, chili mayonnaise | $17.00 |
| Steak* (Or Chicken) | Lettuce, sour cream sauce, Monterey Jack, fresh cilantro and pico de gallo salsa | $15.00 |
| Fish | Daily fish selections, deep fried, avocado, chili mayonnaise | $16.00 |
| Steaks & Prime Rib | ||
| All steaks are finished with Maître d' butter, except for marinated steaks | ||
| Steak 'N' Fries* | A French Brasserie style steak with garlic, served with french fries | $26.00 |
| New York Strip* | Aged beef with NYO mac & cheese | $35.00 |
| Steak Maui* | Marinated ribeye with "Smashed Potatoes" | $35.00 |
| Filet Mignon with Béarnaise* | Center cut, baked potato | $35.00 |
| Slow Roasted Prime Rib* | Aged Mid-Western beef served au jus with "Smashed Potatoes" | $28.00 |
| Steak 'N' Fries* | A French Brasserie style steak with garlic, served with french fries | $25.00 |
| New York Strip* | Aged beef with NYO mac & cheese | $35.00 |
| Steak Maui* | Marinated ribeye with "Smashed Potatoes" | $34.00 |
| Filet Mignon with Béarnaise* | Center cut, baked potato | $35.00 |
| Slow Roasted Prime Rib* | Aged Mid-Western beef served au jus with "Smashed Potatoes" | $28.00 |
| Specialties | ||
| Alex's or Caesar salad to accompany your entrée $6 / Split Plate charge $3 | ||
| Grilled Scottish Salmon* | Fresh cold water salmon | $29.00 |
| Today's Featured Fish* | We offer a wide selection of fresh paneed or hardwood-grilled seafood every day | $ |
| Ahi Tuna Filet* | Topped with wasabi mayonnaise. Served with "Smashed Potatoes," tomatoes, and a Toro dipping sauce | $29.00 |
| Cilantro Shrimp | Tiger shrimp with cilantro oil and cajun spices, served with cole slaw | $24.00 |
| Carolina Crab Cakes | Coastal recipe. Jumbo lump crab meat, chili mayonnaise and mustard sauce. With french fries (LA) | $ |
| Rotisserie Chicken | One-half chicken roasted and seasoned with our special herb blend. Served with "Smashed Potatoes" | $19.00 |
| Mr. Jack's Crispy Chicken Platter | South Carolina low country recipe with french fries and cole slaw | $19.00 |
| Rattlesnake Tagliatelle | Southwestern spices, peppers and chicken | $18.00 |
| Grilled Pork Tenderloin* | Cured in-house with Thai "Bang Bang" sauce and "Smashed Potatoes" | $23.00 |
| Barbecue Baby Back Ribs | Served with Plum Creek BBQ sauce, french fries and cole slaw | $28.00 |
| Grilled Scottish Salmon* | Fresh cold water salmon | $22.00 |
| Today's Featured Fish* | We offer a wide selection of fresh paneed or hardwood-grilled seafood every day | $ |
| Ahi Tuna Filet* | Topped with wasabi mayonnaise. Served with "Smashed Potatoes," tomatoes, and a Toro dipping sauce | $28.00 |
| Cilantro Shrimp | Tiger shrimp with cilantro oil and cajun spices, served with cole slaw | $23.00 |
| Carolina Crab Cakes | Coastal recipe. Jumbo lump crab meat, chili mayonnaise and mustard sauce. With french fries (LA) | $ |
| Rotisserie Chicken | One-half chicken roasted and seasoned with our special herb blend. Served with "Smashed Potatoes" | $19.00 |
| Mr. Jack's Crispy Chicken Platter | South Carolina low country recipe with french fries and cole slaw | $18.00 |
| Rattlesnake Tagliatelle | Southwestern spices, peppers and chicken | $17.00 |
| Grilled Pork Tenderloin* | Cured in-house with Thai "Bang Bang" sauce and "Smashed Potatoes" | $22.00 |
| Barbecue Baby Back Ribs | Served with Plum Creek BBQ sauce, french fries and cole slaw | $28.00 |
| Side Items | ||
| All $5 | ||
| French Fries | ||
| Southern Cole Slaw | ||
| Broccoli | ||
| Orzo & Wild Rice | ||
| Israeli Couscous | ||
| Heirloom Beets | ||
| Smashed Potatoes | ||
| Not Your Ordinary Mac & Cheese | ||
| Loaded Baked Potato | ||
| Ripened Tomatoes | ||
| French Fries | ||
| Southern Cole Slaw | ||
| Broccoli | ||
| Orzo & Wild Rice | ||
| Israeli Couscous | ||
| Heirloom Beets | ||
| Smashed Potatoes | ||
| Not Your Ordinary Mac & Cheese | ||
| Loaded Baked Potato | ||
| Ripened Tomatoes | ||
| Housemade Desserts | ||
| Suggested tableside by server | ||
| French Press Coffee | $3.00 - $9.00 | |
| French Press Coffee | $3.00 - $9.00 | |
About J. Alexander’s
Three businessmen from Nashville, Tennessee founded the restaurant in 1971 under the business name Volunteer Capital Corp. They were John Neff, Jr., Earl Beasley, Jr., and Jack C. Massey.
As of 2018, there are over forty J. Alexander’s restaurants in more than ten U.S. states. Most of their menu items have been recognized my award-giving bodies in the restaurant industry.
J. Alexander’s Review
Alexander’s emphasizes on their commitment to provide quality dining experience to their customers, and they have never failed in doing so. The booths, bars, and everything else seem to be made of high-quality materials. It is actually an ideal place not only for family gatherings or get-together with friends, but also a great place to go on a date.
The kinds of food they serve include salads, sandwiches, seafood, steaks, and beef ribs. These may be what Americans call their standard classic dishes but you have to visit a J. Alexander’s restaurant to discover how they serve all these dishes with a twist.
Among their best-sellers are Chicken Milanese, Grilled Fish with Mango Papaya Salsa, Tuscan Steak, and Seafood Czarina. You should also try some wine as they also have an exemplary selection of liquors.
J. Alexander’s ensures that all their restaurant staff members are highly-trained and skilled. They believe in investing in their employees to consistently deliver high-quality customer service.