J. Alexander's Hoover

“Wonderful service! Mrs. Erica was VERY friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. She swooped by and dropped off refills when she saw our drinks were low, some of the best service I’ve ever had. The hostess was also very friendly and helpful! 10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️”

“For my first visit, it was girls' night. One of my friends suggested this and it did not disappoint. We enjoyed the food, the fellowship and the ambience. The waiter seemed possibly new. He misheard a lot of what we requested or asked for. He was good and will hopefully get better. We want to do it again next month. The dishes we chose ran the gamut of the menu. If you're thinking of visiting, yes! Do it.”

“We made reservations for 6pm on February 4, 2026, for the 4 of us. We arrived on time and were seating by the very nice hostess. The restaurant was clean and the all-around atmosphere was very appealing. Within a few minutes our waitress Dee arrived, and the night couldn't have been any better. She was pleasant, very pretty, offered suggestions, and didn't seem to have any issues with slight modification of our meal. I ordered the salmon and it was absolutely delicious. We were all pleased with our meal. What a great night out with family from out of town and Dee made the night so much better. Dee thank you so much for all you do.”

“This place was ABSOLUTELY amazing. The food was outstanding. The service was impeccable, AND the ambiance was very relaxing. Although I would consider this place very "high end" at no point in time were we made to feel uncomfortable. I got the prime rib and my wife got Angus steak and fries. We followed it up with a DELICIOUS slice of their famous carrot cake. It was hands down the best cake I've ever had. I would 10 out of 10 recommend this place. It's pricy, but FULLY worth it.”

“My all-time favorite restaurant in Birmingham i have been dining since 2000. Wow, 25 - almost 26 years if that tells you anything? So I am so happy it's back to j. Alexander's name, the original. Don't change it ever again, please. Friday, September 26th, 2025, dining earlier than normal firstly hostess wasn't right on point we wanted to sit at the bar top tables all were vacant and she proceeded to explain the server for those specific tables on break still understandable double shifts can be long and tiring but being in the restaurant and hotel industry all my life i know that guests are always right and you should do anything (within means) to accommodate the guests from the time they enter the premises until exiting so us hearing excuses for why the table wasn't available is not acceptable but to the SAVE the bartender behind the bar was right on time (wish I got his name) but as I said before September 26th 4pm starting shift gentleman of color waved the hostess down to get her attention and said yes table is good to go that's the difference between server/bartender staff and hostess one lives pretty much from tips and other lives from tip share and minimum wage or more paycheck but still respect all positions in the industry I promise. So sat where we wanted and greeted immediately and properly from our server Nick. What a great 👍 guy personality and not bad on the eyes he has a great sense of humor (even if he's an Auburn fan lol just kidding 😜 ) Very informative and knowledgeable about the menu and items he's good at what he does i recommend yall ask for him you won't regret it for the bartender great drinks and I loved my SPHERE ICE CIRCLE 😀 (Gentleman Cube normally) But a SPHERE!!! (See attached pics) Friday soup New England Clam Chowder, the best around tip, go early on Fridays you won't believe all the clams in the bowl WOW. For entrée no doubt about it 16 Oz prime rib our absolute favorite no where else can compete try the roasted Brussel sprouts for vegetable again no one else can top it OK last but not least I would have taken a picture but we took it home for later and there's nothing to show ALL GONE DRUM ROLL PLEASE.......CARROT CAKE only one other can beat it and it's their seasonal Pumpkin cake 🎂 🥮 🍥 🥞 OUT OF THIS WORLD 🌎 😀 I was hoping it was in but just not yet so please try both you won't regret it yall will thank me promise you but overall I love j Alexander's maybe just as much as my dear friends up in heaven Bart and 🍒 Cherry Starr God bless you both. And I will be back soon enough. Thanks for not letting me down for my favorite restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama, since my first visit until my last.”