J Alexander's Restaurant
Franklin, TN 37067-1602
Phone: (615) 771-7779
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, , Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Editorial Review for J Alexander's Restaurant – by Molly Thompson
In Short
The building is separated into three distinct dining areas. Though the room is dim, each table is a well-lit, intimate space. There's also a bar, which eases the burden of long waits during peak dining times. The menu features four cuts of beef, burgers and a prime rib plate; even the pasta dishes are topped with chicken. Ribs are also available, and the house-specialty chicken strips are served as both an appetizer and an entree.
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Insider Tips
Save TimeLunch and dinner crowds are usually large, so take advantage of the call-ahead seating.
User Reviews for J Alexander's Restaurant
06/20/2008 Posted by scooby7
We went for a birthday, thinking it would be a nice treat, having been there once before, for dessert, we had been impressed enough to return and ended up this time-leaving with a UNPLEASANT experience! WE WILL NOT GO BACK! The food is average-- fresh, but average-- HIGH priced for what you get. The SERVICE WAS NOT GOOD!!! The guy who dropped off the salad basically threw it on the table and ran. The person who took our credit card to ring us up, did a fast walk-by and grabbed the credit card off the table like a criminal, never once pausing to say a word, this was someone we hadn't seen before-- luckily they did work there and brought our card back! LOL! The waitress and co-waitress, never came back after checking on us once. We did get a credit back for our side dishes which we complained about. But they did not ever ask us how our meal was!!!!! Which was NOT worth even $15, let alone $40 (for two of us) nothing fancy. It was like an about face from when we went there for dessert. It was NOT a good time especially for a birthday. I can say, I like the environment, but definitely not worth the money for that alone. BTW: their mac & cheese is NOT CLASSIC-- it has ham and bacon and croutons and several "upscale" uncommon cheeses used-- she said similar to swiss-- anyway if that's your style then great, other wise if you were expecting an upscale cheddar style-- then you will be as disappointed as we were. The main issue I have with that is that is said NOTHING about that on their menu. And the waitress did not say-- "just so you know".... "it has this and that in it".... so it was a total surprise when it came. So, basically, for a nicer restaurant, you will pay higher prices; however I expected better food and service in exchange for paying $40 for two sandwiches and sodas. (I've had better food at a deli)
Pros: nice dark environment
Cons: terrible value, insincere service, lack of details on menu, did i say- terrible value
04/20/2008 Posted by cooksey
I am a big advocate of independent restaurants I believe if you don't support them you won't have any. J. Alexander's is good and the food is consistant. The prices are alittle high on the side items and the side salad. My only issue with J. is the wait time and the fact they won't take reservations or call aheads, why?? They do have a good bar area and food is consistant.
Pros: consistency on the food
Cons: always a wait 30 + minutes, wine is over priced by $1.00 per glass
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