J. Alexander’s Menu Prices

Last Updated on December 29, 2023
Written by CPA Alec Pow | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

J. Alexander’s is an American restaurant well-known for its wood-fired cuisine. Their menu includes many American classic options such as steaks, prime rib of beef, entrée salads, fresh seafood, and sandwiches. Each restaurant menu includes a rotating selection of food items such as Chicken Milanese, Seafood Czarina, Grilled Fish with Mango Papaya Salsa, and Tuscan Steak. Also, this eatery has a full-service bar which includes a great selection of glass and bottle wines.

Even though at J. Alexander’s the food is served in an upscale atmosphere, it is not over the average American budget. But to get a better idea about the costs, in the table below you will find their latest menu prices.

Brand History

The history of J. Alexander’s restaurant starts back in 1971 in Nashville, Tennessee when the three businessmen John Neff, Jr., Jack C. Massey, and Earl Beasley, Jr. founded the Volunteer Capital Corporation company. In the beginning, this focused mainly on leasing equipment, but moved pretty quickly to the food industry and bought a family-style dining restaurant chain named Mrs. Winner’s Chicken and Biscuit.

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Volunteer Capital Corporation changed its name to Winners Corps in 1982. Throughout the late ’80s, the Winner’s restaurant faced many difficulties and began to lose money. So, in 1989 the company was sold to RTM, Inc. and Lonnie J. Stout II became the chairman. The name of the company was changed again to Volunteer Capital and started to focus on the opening of a new line of restaurants with casual dining specific.

The first J. Alexander’s restaurant was opened in May 1991, in Nashville, Tennessee. It was located on a road that was known by the locals as “Death Row”. It had this name because many previous businesses on the road have failed throughout time. But this was not the case for J. Alexander’s restaurant as it was very successful almost immediately.

The company continued to open new restaurants and grew exponentially during the 90s. The name of the company was changed to J. Alexander’s Corporation in 1997 and in 2012 it was sold to Fidelity National Financial.

Our review

J. Alexander’s restaurant offers a great variety of menu options you can choose from, the most popular being the tender prime rib and the marinated steaks. If you are not a fan of red meat, there are excellent chicken and seafood dishes. For example, a popular item is their Rattlesnake Pasta, which is made with chicken, peppers, and a combination of Southwestern spices.

Even though this restaurant is officially classified as a casual dining place, it has a more high-class vibe, which can be seen at more upscale restaurants, but with prices you can afford. For instance, you will have to pay anywhere between $8 and $15 (≈1 hour of uninterrupted labor at $15/hour) for an appetizer, the main entrees cost $18 to $37 (≈2.5 hours of your workday at a $15/hour wage), sandwiches and burgers cost $15 to $25 (≈1.7 hours of labor required at $15/hour), salads are priced at $12 to $24 (≈1.6 hours of uninterrupted labor at $15/hour), and a dessert costs anywhere between $10 and $13. Expect to pay anywhere between $15 and $17 for a drink or cocktail.

The service at this restaurant is very friendly and attentive. Plus, the food is delicious, flavorful, and well-presented.

There are more than 40 J. Alexander’s restaurants throughout the South and the Midwest, so you can find a location close to you and enjoy some good food in a pleasant ambiance.

J. Alexander’s FAQs

At what time does J. Alexander’s open?

In general, J. Alexander’s restaurants open at 11:00 a.m. every day. However, this may vary from one location to another and it is recommended to check this information on their official website.

At what time does J. Alexander’s close?

Most of the J. Alexander’s restaurants close at 09:00 p.m. from Sunday through Thursday and at 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. But it depends on the day of the week and the location. So, you should check their official website to see what are the operating hours of each location.

Which is the difference between J. Alexander’s and Redlands Grill?

J. Alexander’s and Redlands Grill have the same level of service and the same menu items, but Redlands Grill has expanded its offerings to target a larger range of customers.

Who owns J. Alexander’s?

J. Alexander’s is owned by the J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc. company.

When was the first J. Alexander’s restaurant opened?

The first J. Alexander’s location was opened in 1991, in Nashville, Tennessee.