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J. Alexander's Restaurant - Steakhouse in Houston, Texas

J. Alexander's Restaurant

4.4 (537 reviews)

1180 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

New 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 Houston, Texas

Fine dining establishment whipping up typical steaks, burgers, and seafood, plus salads and snacks.

Customer Review Summary

J. Alexander's Restaurant is located in the Galleria area, offering ample parking and a spacious interior. The service is consistently praised, with servers attentive and accommodating, especially for work-related gatherings. Signature dishes like the Brassiere Chicken and Filet Mignon are highlights, although some guests have noted inconsistencies in dish preparation. The atmosphere is described as relaxed and welcoming, suitable for both casual dining and special occasions. Generous portion sizes and a variety of menu options enhance the dining experience, including appealing appetizers and desserts. Some reviews mention a decline in bar service quality over time, with a notable experience involving undercooked food. Overall, diners appreciate the combination of good food, excellent service, and an inviting ambiance, making it a popular choice for many.

Key Features

Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • 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
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
5
375
4
76
3
31
2
21
1
34
Based on 537 reviews

robert puig

2 months ago

Located in the Galleria area is J Alexander’s. Went for a work luncheon and it’s in a shopping center with ample parking. All the galleria adjacent stuff to the actual Gallo is really nice imo. Still a hint of danger in the air but what can you do. Walk in and this mfer is massive. You gotta walk 8 seconds just to get outta the host stand lol. Anyways we get sat and our server was amazing. We were on a work call so she let us chat and picked appropriate times to check in and take our orders. That’s how you do it! Brassiere Chicken 8/10 - really like this! Chicken cutlets with some capers tomatoes lemon zest and mozzarella. The broccoli and mash on the sides are a great pairing. This place is like going to a cheaper Houston’s without it being cheaper ya know. Good for work lunches etc Follow me on IG Eats_by_Puig

Jose Jarque

6 months ago

This restaurant is a hidden gem for anyone looking to enjoy a truly exceptional meal. I had a perfectly grilled Filet Mignon, while my wife had a deliciously crafted burger (we shared a bit). The service was impeccable, thanks to Mrs. Chloe, our attentive and gracious server, who made us feel right at home. If you're in town, this is a must-visit spot for one of the best steaks you'll find in the area.

Samuel Smiley

8 months ago

This restaurant is popular with older folks for several reasons. Good food. Good service. Non-rediculous prices. But also, booths and low density crowds that allow older patrons to actually hear each other in conversation. I can personally recommend the deviled egg appetizers, the Thai salmon special (perfectly cooked), the Key Lime pie and creamed spinach. Desserts good, but limited selections.

Goldie Frost

10 months ago

[August 2024 update. Still one of our favorite comfort spots for great service and spot-on food. Terrific cocktails too.] How can it be that I've never left a review for J. Alexander? We love this place and have since it was Merus Grill. J.A.'s has a very relaxed, calming atmosphere with comfortable booths, some tables for larger groups and a large, elegant bar. The staff is some of the best in Houston and always make us feel so welcome. (A special shout-out to Ken, Judy and Gabriela.) We've eaten here dozens of times, and the quality and consistency of the food is really impressive. The portions are extremely generous without skimping quality. They did a very good job of freshening up the regular menu with interesting specials ranging from fish tacos to sweet BBQ Thai salmon. The fried calamari is perfect, tender and crunchy. If you order salad here, you'll feel plenty full after eating because we are talking Mount Salad here. If you like dessert, this is the place to indulge. Again, make sure you plan to share! The wine and bar selections are fabulous. And for people like me who prefer a hot drink after a meal, the Earl Gray teapot service and French press coffee can't be beat. A++++

Alex Lopez

4 months ago

Thank you very much to Chloe C. for the amazing service friday night, i went out w a old friend we haven’t seen each other in years so we were talking for a long time and chloe was so patient with us thank you very much, the food was amazing good size portions for the price you pay!

Julia Marks

Was coming here for years regularly and it was consistently great until about a year or so ago. I always sit at the bar and the bar staff has really gone downhill. They are not attentive, efficient, or very personable. The experience is just not what it used to be. When they do get a decent bartender they don't seem to stay long, and the ones that seem to be sticking around aren't great at all. Was served raw chicken awhile back, brought it to the manager's attention who didn't seem to care much. After given then many chances to improve, unfortunately I won't be coming back here.

Clayton Rainey

1 year ago

J’Alexander’s is fantastic. Service, food, and ambience are fantastic. I have had so many items on the menu. You cannot go wrong with anything. From drinks and appetizers to entrees and desserts, all are always consistent and delicious. Brassiere chicken is my favorite entree and the key lime pie is to die for. Will always be a regular.

Lo Lopez

1 year ago

cute date night spot! I love the interior and the service was great. we were checked on frequently. I ordered the cajun steak with mac and cheese. I loved the steak but the mac and cheese wasn’t incredible. my bf tried the filet and it was not as soft as other filets we’ve tried. the menu advises they have a different style of cooking the meat so maybe that was it but we didn’t live it. the appetizer was the hong kong shrimp and I enjoyed that a lot. for dessert we tried the chocolate cake slice and that was redeeming for my bf. he loved it. it was moist and decadent.

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

$30–50