Back to Chattanooga
J. Alexander’s Restaurant - Steakhouse in Chattanooga, Tennessee

J. Alexander’s Restaurant

4.5 (2012 reviews)

2215 Hamilton Pl Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37421

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 Chattanooga, Tennessee

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

Customer Review Summary

J. Alexander’s Restaurant offers an elegant dining experience with top-notch food and service. Patrons rave about their exceptional carrot cake, which is often described as a must-try. The menu features fresh salads, excellent pork loin, and a variety of options for vegetarians. Many reviewers highlight the attentive and friendly staff, with specific mentions of waiters providing great recommendations and ensuring glasses are never empty. While some guests noted a slightly dark ambiance, overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive. Diners appreciate the consistently good food and timely service, making it a popular choice for special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. The Rattlesnake Pasta received mixed reviews regarding its spiciness, but dishes like Rotisserie Chicken and shrimp tacos were well-loved. Overall, J. Alexander’s is recommended for its memorable dining experiences and excellent quality across the menu.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • 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
  • Organic dishes
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
1454
4
318
3
118
2
54
1
68
Based on 2012 reviews

Stephanie F.

1 month ago

Elegant dining, food is top notch as well as the service. They have the best carrot cake that you will ever encounter. Salads are always fresh, pork loin is amazing. I don’t think there’s really anything you can go wrong with here. Everything on the menu is absolutely splendid.. I never knew they had sourdough bread and butter, but you can request it 😊❤️

Janelly Ramirez

5 months ago

We celebrated my daughter's birthday at J.Alexander's near Hamilton Place Mall, and I have to say their carrot cake is one of the best I've ever had—rich, creamy, and a must-try for any dessert lover. The menu also offers a great variety of options for vegetarians, and the other dishes we tried were pretty good as well. It’s a fantastic spot for special occasions or just a sweet treat!

Jennifer Green

3 weeks ago

Excellent drinks and food. Amazing options and attentive lovely staff.

Meghan Maffetone

2 months ago

Ate here last night. Food and service was amazing. Waiter kept our glasses full the whole time and recommend good dishes for both me and my mother. Even with both of our crazy food allergies. The only slight ding that I can say about it was that it was just a tad bit dark in there but that's how it's supose to be so I'm not really complaining about it. All in all. Will be eating here again.

Leena Shirgaokar

2 months ago

Best experience to date in Chattanooga! Gordon was fantastic......excellent recommendations, and his service was on point. Will definitely return.

L carter

7 months ago

Went here on a Saturday around 5pm. It took a little while for our server to get to us but when she did, Roxanne did an amazing job. She knew the menu well and constantly checked on our table, she even boxed up our meal for us when it was time to go. She recommended the chilli and we chose the Salmon Dip for our appetizers. Both were delicious, the Salmon was exceptionally good. I did swap out the bread for chips, but the bread wasn't bad. For the mains, we got the Rotisserie Chicken and the Rattlesnake Pasta. The chicken was great and the mac n' cheese was as they say "bussin". The Rattlesnake pasta was "ok", I expected something spicier but it failed to deliver any heat. It wasn't bad at all, just not what my taste buds were expecting based on the description. Overall this was a great experience and we will return in the future. If you like taking food pics and haven't been here make sure they seat you in a well lit part of the restaurant, if not your pics will suck.

Jeff Lester

We recently dined at J. Alexander's and had an overall wonderful experience. The host staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, setting the tone for the evening. Our server, Richard, greeted us promptly and provided attentive service throughout our meal, although at times his soft-spoken voice made it a bit challenging to hear him. We started with the spinach queso, which was a delightful beginning to our meal. The shrimp tacos were also quite good, offering a nice balance of flavors. However, the standout dishes were the Rattlesnake Pasta, which was absolutely delicious, and the carrot cake, which was the best we’ve ever had. Thank you, J. Alexander’s, for a memorable dining experience!

Jerry Tse

Always has very good CONSISTENT, food and service. Can tell the wait staff is well trained and always quick service. Steps of service are always tight, and there is a good balance of getting food quickly but not feeling rushed. We like to come here for anniversaries and birthdays and are never disappointed. No criticism here. Keep up the good work.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

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

Price Range

$20–30