J. Alexander's Restaurant Franklin Menu
Welcome to J. Alexander's Restaurant Franklin, an inviting destination located at 1721 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN. This restaurant effortlessly blends stunning architecture with top-notch Southern hospitality. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a warm ambiance, accentuated by beautiful antique ceilings and elegant chandeliers.
The menu is a delightful mix of American comfort food, featuring standout dishes like the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, praised by guests as one of the best in town. For those looking for something lighter, the Cypress Salad offers a refreshing option. Don’t miss the spinach queso appetizer, a crowd favorite that sets the tone for the meal ahead. Each plate is crafted with care, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
With attentive service and a varied menu, J. Alexander's is perfect for any occasion, whether a casual dinner or a special celebration.
Soups, Starters & Artisan Pizzas
Chef's Daily Soup
Mexico City Spinach Con Queso
Served with warm tortilla chips
Fire-Grilled Artichokes
Seasoned with herb butter. With remoulade
Margherita Pizza
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil
Wild Mushroom Pizza
Homemade panna sauce, wild mushrooms, roasted garlic and parmesan cheese
Sausage Pizza
In-house made fennel sausage, panna, caramelized onions and scallions
BBQ Pizza
Homemade barbecue sauce, roasted chicken, smoked Gouda cheese, caramelized onions and fresh mozzarella cheese
Italian Meats Pizza
Homemade tomato sauce, seasoned ground beef, bacon, fennel sausage and pepperoni
Alex's Salad
Bacon, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons
Original Caesar Salad
Croutons and Reggiano Parmesan
Thai Kai Salad
Artisan greens, grilled chicken and chopped peanuts tossed in a cilantro vinaigrette with peanut sauce
Cypress Salad
Chopped crispy chicken tenders, pecans, avocado, bacon, cheese, croutons and ranch dressing
Grilled Chicken Salad
Feta cheese, olives, tomatoes with champagne vinaigrette
Asian Ahi Tuna Salad*
Seared rare with artisan greens, wasabi in a cilantro vinaigrette
Salads
Burgers, Sandwiches & Tacos
Veggie Burger
House-made recipe with fresh beets, black beans and brown rice, with a ginger soy glaze and Monterey Jack
Old Fashioned Cheeseburger*
With Tillamook cheddar
French Dip*
Sliced Prime Rib, baguette and horseradish
Hyde Park
Grilled chicken breast topped with Monterey Jack
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Southern slaw, kosher dill pickles and ranch dressing
Country Club
Ham, turkey, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, bacon and mayonnaise
Steak Tacos*
Lettuce, roasted jalapeno sauce, Monterey Jack, fresh cilantro and pico de gallo salsa
Steak 'n' Fries*
A French Brasserie style steak with garlic, served with french fries
New York Strip*
Aged beef with NYO mac & cheese
Steak Maui*
Marinated ribeye with smashed potatoes
Filet Mignon*
Center cut, baked potato
Slow Roasted Prime Rib*
Aged Mid-Western beef served au jus with smashed potatoes
Steaks & Prime Rib
Specialties
Today's Featured Fish
A wide selection of fresh paneed or hardwood-grilled fresh seafood
Ahi Tuna Filet*
Topped with wasabi mayonnaise. Served with smashed potatoes, tomatoes and a Toro dipping sauce
Grilled Salmon*
Fresh cold water salmon
Carolina Crab Cakes
Coastal recipe. Jumbo lump crab meat, chili mayonnaise and mustard sauce. With french fries (LA)
Roasted Chicken
One-half chicken roasted and seasoned with our special herb blend. Served with "Smashed Potatoes"
Mr. Jack's Crispy Chicken Platter
South Carolina low country recipe with french fries and cole slaw
Raffaele's Old World Lasagna
Homemade fennel sausage and marinara, with a creamy ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheese blend
Roasted Pork Chop
Hardwood-grilled double pork chop with apricot horseradish sauce. Served with smashed potatoes and broccoli
Barbecue Baby Back Ribs
Served with Plum Creek bbq sauce, french fries and cole slaw
French Fries
Southern Cole Slaw
Broccoli
Orzo & Wild Rice
Daily Vegetable
Smashed Potatoes
Not Your Ordinary Mac & Cheese
Loaded Baked Potato
Side Items
Housemade Desserts
Housemade Desserts
Suggested tableside by server
French Press Coffee
French Press Coffee
Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Blends
Three Rivers – Columbia Valley
Franciscan – Monterey County
Starmont – Napa Valley
Elizabeth Spencer – Napa Valley
Honig – Napa Valley
Silverado – Napa Valley
Miner – Napa Valley
Groth – Oakville, Napa Valley
Kuleto – Estate – Napa Valley
Heitz – Napa Valley
Lancaster – Estate – Alexander Valley
Caymus – Napa Valley
Sebastiani "Cherry Block" – Sonoma Valley
Silver Oak – Napa Valley
Ridge – Monte Bello – California
Chateau St. Jean – Sonoma County
Markham – Napa Valley
Pride Mountain – Sonoma County
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Argyle – Oregon
Meiomi – California
The Four Graces – Willamette Valley
Shea Wine Cellars – Estate – Willamette Valley
Gary Farrell – Russian River Valley
Slander – By Orin Swift – California
Flowers – Sonoma Coast
Kosta Browne – Russian River Valley
Marietta Cellars "Old Vine Red" Lot 69 – California
Hendry Block 7 & 22 – Napa Valley
Zinfandel
Other Interesting Reds
Caymus-Suisun "Grand Durif" Petite Syrah – Suisun Valley, California
Abstract – By Orin Swift – Napa, California
Roth – Estate "Heritage" – Sonoma County
Quilceda Creek "CVR" – Columbia Valley
Shafer TD-9TM – Napa Valley
Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs – Carneros
Louis Roederer Brut Premier – A Reims, France
Taittinger – A Reims, France
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label – A Reims, France
Champagne & Sparkling
Chardonnay
Catena – Mendoza, Argentina
Lincourt – Courtney's – Sta. Rita Hills
J. Lohr "Arroyo Vista" – Monterey
ZD – California
Two Sisters – Courtney's – Sta. Rita Hills
Pine Ridge "Dijon Clones" – Carneros
Foley – Rancho Santa Rosa – Sta. Rita Hills
The Prisoner – Carneros
Gary Farrell – Russian River Valley
Shea Wine Cellars – Estate – Willamette Valley
Burly – Napa Valley
Ferrari-Carano – Reserve – Carnero
Patz & Hall – Dutton Ranch – Russian River Valley
Chalk Hill – Estate Bottled – Chalk Hill
Paul Hobbs – Russian River Valley
Plumpjack – Napa Valley
Donum – Carneros
Shafer – Red Shoulder Ranch – Napa Valley
Ramey – Hyde Vineyard – Napa Valley
Kosta Browne "One Sixteen" – Russian River Valley
Chalk Hill "Carol Ann" – Chalk Hill
Elizabeth Spencer – Mendocino
Silverado – Miller Ranch – Napa Valley
Cakebread Cellars – Napa Valley
Sauvignon Blanc
Other Whites & Rose
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio – Italy
Spicy Margarita
Tanteo Jalapeno Tequila : Fresh Lime Juice : Agave Nectar
The Confidential
Belle Meade Bourbon : Allspice : Regan's Orange Bitters : Brown Sugar Syrup
The (615)
Bulleit Rye Whiskey : Bittermens Bitters : Blueberry Jam : Fever Tree Ginger Beer
Dog Day Afternoon
Tito's Vodka : Sauvignon Blanc : Grapefruit Juice : Lemon : Mint Flower
Knickerbocker
Angel's Envy Bourbon : Angostura Bitters : Candied Cherry
Whale Flower
Gray Whale Gin : StGermain : Grapefruit Juice : Fever Tree Club Soda
Doppelganger
Angel's Envy Bourbon : Disaronno : Fever Tree Ginger Ale
Modern Mule
Wheatley Vodka : StGermain : Fever Tree Ginger Beer
The Final Walk
Buffalo Trace Bourbon : Grand Marnier
Silent Crusher
1792 Small Batch Bourbon : Cynar : Maple Syrup : Lemon Juice
Handcrafted Cocktails
Handcrafted Martinis
Hummingbird
Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka : Honey Syrup : Fresh Basil : Jalapenos
Havana
Myer's Dark Rum : Malibu Rum : Honey Syrup : Indian Orange Bitters
The Eden
Square One Basil Vodka : StGermain : Pear Liquor
English Martini
Plymouth English Gin : Cucumber : Fresh Mint
The Sparkling Rose
Corzo Silver Tequila : Grapefruit Bitters : Sparkling Wine
Pomegranate Martini
Ketel One Vodka : Pomegranate Juice : Orange Juice
Fleur-de-Lis
Square One Vodka : StGermain : Grapefruit : Sparkling Wine
Red-Headed Rita
El Mayor Blanco Tequila : Pomegranate Juice
Out of Time Martini
Buffalo Trace : Honey Syrup : Bitters : Black Cherry Jam
Espresso Martini
Stolichnaya Vanil Vodka : Espresso : Kahlua : Bailey's Irish Cream