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J. Alexander's Restaurant

J. Alexander's Restaurant

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J. Alexander's Restaurant

J. Alexander's offers an upscale yet comfortable dining experience perfect for date nights. The wood-fired American cuisine, romantic atmosphere with fireplace, and attentive service create an ideal setting for couples seeking a sophisticated evening out.

Food quality
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8.75
Service
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8.50
Ambience
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9.00
Value for money
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7.50
Accessibility & Amenities
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8.00
8.55
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Our weighted 10-point scoring system for the best date night dining prioritizes culinary innovation, service excellence, and overall ambience.

We consider factors like ingredient quality, menu creativity, and dining experience sophistication. Our assessment combines expert critiques, diner feedback, and firsthand evaluations.
Scores above 9.00 denote the highest quality, signifying the best date night dining experiences.

Public Review Sentiment

1883
Google reviews
J. Alexander's consistently receives praise for its upscale American cuisine, particularly the prime rib and carrot cake. The atmosphere is noted as romantic and cozy with excellent service. Some guests mention higher prices, but most feel the quality justifies the cost.
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Best Times to Visit

J. Alexander's Restaurant

For an intimate date night, visit Tuesday through Thursday between 7-8:30 PM. Weekend prime time is 6-8 PM, requiring reservations. Early dinner at 5 PM offers a quieter atmosphere ideal for conversation.
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Buzzing
Saturdays 6PM - 7PM
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Relaxed
Weekdays 2PM - 4PM
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Category
Fine Dining
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Cuisine
American
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Dishes
Prime Rib
Carrot Cake
Deviled Eggs
French Dip
Filet Mignon
Seafood Linguine
Beef Tenderloin
Caesar Salad
Ribeye Steak
Crab Cakes
French Onion Soup
Spinach Artichoke Dip
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Price
US $30-50
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Features
Fine Dining
Romantic Date Night
Anniversary Date Night
Craft Cocktails
Exceptional Service
Extensive Wine List
Reservations Recommended
Upscale Dining
Private Dining Rooms
Cozy and Intimate
Group Dining
Birthday Date Night
Wheelchair Accessible
Double Date
Locally Owned
Seasonal Menus
Wine Pairings
Quiet Atmosphere
First Dates
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J. Alexander's Restaurant
Opening hours
Monday
11:00 AM
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9:30 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM
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9:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM
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9:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM
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9:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM
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10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM
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10:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM
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9:00 PM

How to get there

By Car
Located off I-270, take exit 23 for OH-315 N toward Worthington. Turn right onto W Dublin Granville Rd, then right onto Vantage Dr. The restaurant will be on your right with free parking available.

By Rideshare
Uber and Lyft services are readily available in Columbus. Set your destination to 7550 Vantage Dr, Columbus, OH 43235.

Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the average cost of a 2 person meal?

With one drink each and an appetizer, expect to pay $125-175 for two people. Without alcohol or dessert, meals average $25-35 per person.

Is there a happy hour?

There is no traditional happy hour, but they offer $20 bottles of wine on Mondays and Tuesdays.

What is on the kids menu?

The kids menu includes prime rib, hamburger, chicken fingers and more. Portions are generous.
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