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J Alexander's Restaurant

4077 Lake Cook Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062-1101
847-564-3093
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Ranked #19 of 81 restaurants in Northbrook
Cuisines: American, Steakhouse
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70% Recommend
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Jackson, Michigan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

Food was good. It was pricey and not a relaxed as I wanted. It is close to our hotel and the freeway.

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Seattle
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46 reviews 46 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

Food is good, wait staff friendly, but the restaurant is very noisy and hard to carry on any conversation. I guess that is the trade off.

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Wonju
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2013

I like J Alexander's because of it's consistency. Having been dining there for over 10 years now, I always know that I will be greeted by smiling hosts, the dining room is always impecable, the staff is always neat and professional, and the food is terrific. There aren't too many restaurants that offer this predictable consistency. Always a treat to... More

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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

I walked in a bit after the lunch rush and just wanted a salad. The menu looked promising with a few to choose from. I tried the Grilled Chicken Salad. Wow was I surprised how fast it was served, how good it looked (see photo) and how great it tasted. I will go again next time i'm back for a... More

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Buffalo Grove, Illinois
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43 reviews 43 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

We have driven by this restaurant many times, but I am happy we finally stopped in. The service was very good and fast. The menu had a decent variety and the specials for the evening we were there were excellent.

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Kissimmee, Florida
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

The wait is unbelievable at lunch time if you aren't there by 11:30 but it is worth it. The prices are not lunch friendly but the food is delish! My favorite hmmm, hard to decide but great food everytime. The chicken soup is the BEST! I don't like the cold rice/pasta stuff orzo, I think it was called. Go by... More

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Long Grove, Illinois
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25 reviews 25 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 16, 2012

Outrageously overpriced, and not very tasty. Went here on the recommedation of colleagues, and will not return. Spacious dining room, Solicitous staff, too bad the kitchen's results don't support them!

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Chicago
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43 reviews 43 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2012

This is a place that gives above average atmosphere at above average prices. The food is good but not special or unique. They do a big business because of an excellent location and image.

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Berthoud, Colorado
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 28, 2012

Clean, great service, excellent variety of food. I really enjoy the Prime Rib, but have eaten many meals here and it's always good. The only negative -- it can be load at times, esp if there are large groups. There is lots of seating if you are eating solo and the service is excellent if you are by yourself or... More

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Orlando, Florida
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89 reviews 89 reviews
49 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 25, 2012

Good wines by the glass, good variety, the food was fresh. Something for everyone. I like the lighting and the booths. It was easy to carry on a conversation there.

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