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re: J Alexanders?
Posted on 12/30/10 at 11:39 am to Will Cover
Posted on 12/30/10 at 11:39 am to Will Cover
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Of all the mid-priced chains that I have eaten at, I believe J Alexanders to be the most consistent of all in quality, service and dining experience.
I think so too
I'm going there tonight too ironically..
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Posted on 12/30/10 at 11:41 am to Meatloaf
Is there anything on the menu there that I should stay away from?
Posted on 12/30/10 at 11:42 am to Jax-Tiger
Meh..I don't know what you should stay away from.
BUT they have this kick arse salmon dip that isn't on the menu anymore. If you like salmon, you'll love this.
And the carrot cake for dessert is awesome.
BUT they have this kick arse salmon dip that isn't on the menu anymore. If you like salmon, you'll love this.
And the carrot cake for dessert is awesome.
Posted on 12/30/10 at 11:51 am to Meatloaf
I love their Very Best CHocolate Cake for dessert....
Posted on 12/30/10 at 1:10 pm to supadave3
they have a pork medallion dish that is chronic. There Prime Rib is good also. They have the best mac and cheese on the planet
Posted on 12/30/10 at 1:15 pm to Meatloaf
Really really miss that dip, we got every trip back when it was on the menu.
Had smoked salmon, red onion, cream cheese, etc..
Had smoked salmon, red onion, cream cheese, etc..
Posted on 12/30/10 at 1:24 pm to TheRoarRestoredInBR
Yeah it really is good..I'm getting happy just thinking about it.
Posted on 12/30/10 at 2:32 pm to Will Cover
quote:
Of all the mid-priced chains that I have eaten at, I believe J Alexanders to be the most consistent of all in quality, service and dining experience.
Which is better: J. Alexander's or Houston's?
Posted on 12/30/10 at 3:06 pm to Jax-Tiger
J Alexander by a mile. Never a bad meal at the BR location in over 30 trips (only location I've been to).
Houston's in Nawlins, overrated. Have had 2 decent to good meals, and 2 bad. Also, overpriced per portion. Would rather some Phoenicia, or whatever the name of the Middle Eastern joint in the rear of the strip mall..good kabobs.
Houston's in Nawlins, overrated. Have had 2 decent to good meals, and 2 bad. Also, overpriced per portion. Would rather some Phoenicia, or whatever the name of the Middle Eastern joint in the rear of the strip mall..good kabobs.
Posted on 12/30/10 at 3:18 pm to TheRoarRestoredInBR
I like the Ahi Tuna at J Alexanders.. Usually have a good meal there, good service..
Posted on 12/30/10 at 3:47 pm to TheRoarRestoredInBR
have you asked them if they still have it? i always get the bbq chicken - not on menu anymore but still fix it. they say they still offer many items that just are not listed anymore. mac and cheese is great.
Posted on 12/30/10 at 3:49 pm to billyred
b red, I haven't, but the waitress suggested asking them, and they may make it, though no longer on menu.
bedevill, so true, that seared ahi rocks.
bedevill, so true, that seared ahi rocks.
Posted on 12/30/10 at 5:35 pm to Will Cover
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And some of the biggest and best salads as well.
You are right....she ordered a caesar salad and it was freaking huge.
The spinach dip was awesome....always order it
Posted on 12/31/10 at 7:36 am to supadave3
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I love their Very Best CHocolate Cake for dessert....
My wife says she has the recipe for this and it's made with sour cream and chocolate pudding, which is why the cake is so moist.
Posted on 12/31/10 at 7:37 am to Jax-Tiger
quote:
Which is better: J. Alexander's or Houston's?
Today, J Alexanders.
But in the 90's, Houston's was pretty good too.
Posted on 12/31/10 at 12:44 pm to Meatloaf
quote:
kick arse salmon dip that isn't on the menu anymore.
It's back on the menu, fwiw.
Posted on 12/31/10 at 1:25 pm to Grrrl
I like their guacomole dip (seasonal)
Posted on 1/3/11 at 12:45 pm to Jax-Tiger
"Is there anything on the menu there that I should stay away from?"
Grilled fish sandwich. Had this the last time I ate at a J Alexander's (the one outside the Riverchase Galleria Mall in Hoover, AL) and it's the only time I've ever had food poisoning. I spent the half the night (when I wasn't unleashing my insides) curled up in a ball on the bathroom floor in agony. No more J Alexander's for me thank you. Having said that, the few times prior to that the place had pretty good food.
Grilled fish sandwich. Had this the last time I ate at a J Alexander's (the one outside the Riverchase Galleria Mall in Hoover, AL) and it's the only time I've ever had food poisoning. I spent the half the night (when I wasn't unleashing my insides) curled up in a ball on the bathroom floor in agony. No more J Alexander's for me thank you. Having said that, the few times prior to that the place had pretty good food.
Posted on 1/3/11 at 1:01 pm to Govt Tide
Sorry to hear that. I went on New Years day and had the Rattlesnake Pasta. My wife and I went and wanted a snack, so we split it. Never ordered it before and is was very, very good. We had leftovers after we both had our fill... 
Posted on 1/3/11 at 1:10 pm to Jax-Tiger
I did about 6-7 years in food service (both front and back of the house) and J. Alexanders was always the freshest, most consistent, and well run restaurant I was ever in. And I've done everything from Chilis to CCLA.
All the bases, soups, and salad dressings are made fresh every morning. Every burger served is ground the same day. Every menu item is cooked and tested prior to opening every day. The servers (used to be) are held to very high standards when evaluated. When I left (9+ years) they were actually ranking each server based on non financial perfomrmance meausres (mostly timing and teamwork tests) and providing incentives for the top and putting the bottom on probation for replacement.
I've seen alot of shitholes, and that place was impressive in how it operated.
All the bases, soups, and salad dressings are made fresh every morning. Every burger served is ground the same day. Every menu item is cooked and tested prior to opening every day. The servers (used to be) are held to very high standards when evaluated. When I left (9+ years) they were actually ranking each server based on non financial perfomrmance meausres (mostly timing and teamwork tests) and providing incentives for the top and putting the bottom on probation for replacement.
I've seen alot of shitholes, and that place was impressive in how it operated.
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