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J. Alexander's Restaurant - Steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

J. Alexander's Restaurant

4.5 (3679 reviews)

8550 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324

American restaurant
Bar
Brewery
Family restaurant
Fish restaurant
Hamburger restaurant
Lunch restaurant
Restaurant
Steak house
Traditional American restaurant

About J. Alexander's Restaurant - steak house in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Restaurant chain serving wood-fired American fare in a contemporary space with a bar.

Customer Review Summary

Overall, J. Alexander's Restaurant receives positive reviews for its delicious food and good service. Many patrons praise the atmosphere as chic and inviting, with a range of menu highlights including the chicken tender platter, baby back ribs, NYO mac and cheese, and carrot cake. Service is frequently mentioned as excellent, with specific shout-outs to staff members like David. However, there are some mixed experiences, particularly regarding the filet mignon which some found underwhelming for its cost. Despite a few negative remarks about certain dishes, the majority of reviews express a strong desire to return and recommend the restaurant for its overall dining experience.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
2605
4
687
3
209
2
64
1
114
Based on 3679 reviews

Michael Corallo

2 weeks ago

In town for work and decided to head here for dinner. Sat at the bar and had great convos with entire staff at the bar. They recommended the chicken tender platter and got with Mac and cheese and fries. Even after I ate as much as I could, I filled up 2 to go boxes. Food was dynamite and service superb.

MeLiSSa RAMoS

5 months ago

Everything about this place is great! The food was delicious, the service was wonderful, the atmosphere is chic and cool, and the cost is perfect. Upscale but still affordable. We had the deviled eggs (yummy), the baby back ribs (juicy and the sauce was not overwhelming), the NYO mac and cheese (tasty and cheesy), smashed potatoes, Tucsan Steak (special with rosemary and garlic made well at my partners request, but was still juicy), and the coleslaw (best ever). Oh, and I had a pear martini! So good! We'll be back!

Michelle Ericson

1 month ago

As always J's does NOT disappoint. Everything was amazing. The swordfish was cooked to perfection. The broccoli is worth crossing oceans for. The kids loved the chicken nuggets.

Vanessa Fuentes

4 months ago

I ordered the filet mignon and was disappointed. It came in 2 pieces like it was for kids. I'm sorry but I rather get the filet at outback for half the price. Taste was average and over looked. I never return food. I will not be coming back for a while. On a positive note, the carrot cake was amazing. I also remember the service here being excellent. I had to ask for boxes to go. Then, later I had to ask for a bag. Employees didn't look like they wanted to be there. All around not the best experience, I remember this restaurant being excellent a few years ago. I came here to celebrate my birthday too.

Victoria Uly

4 months ago

I could say this restaurant is truly an upscale longhorn steakhouse. I was shocked at the quality of steak to pay $48 for a steak and it had the texture of something that was frozen twice. I highly recommend if you’re coming for steak go elsewhere other than that The service was OK, wedge salad is great.

Jonathan Prosper

6 months ago

I can't believe this was my first time at this place. The atmosphere is great, the food is delicious with very good portions! Our waiter David was outstanding and the service has an A+ I recommend this place!!! BBQ Baby Back Ribs!!!! The best!

J

8 months ago

Excellent time. I started with a lemon drop martini. So good! Came with a refill on ice too!Then we had calamari. My husband and I ordered the prime rib which was excellent. My brother ordered the filet mignon which was also excellent. We shared a side of carrots. Carrots had a great sauce and perfectly steamed. After hearing from a lot of people we had to try the carrot cake. Wow it was amazing! Warm and moist. We had an excellent time. Food, service, atmosphere was excellent!

Z

1 month ago

Great food and service , first visit , had the rotisserie chicken, very good , not dry, didn’t use the broth much but it was a nice addition, loaded baked potato was also good , they were crowded but got us a great table, service was good, hope to be back soon, thank you.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Monday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$$$