Alexander's Steakhouse

Have had better steaks just didnt taste right. Broccoli was to hard too cut through.

Cheesecake was good.
Service was exceptional.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

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Recently Alexander's Steakhouse has been disappointing. The steaks we ordered were poorly seasoned and burned. The fish was not fresh. Our waiter had a bad attitude and was rushed. Part of having an enjoyable experience at a restaurant is having a nice waiter!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

I dined here for my dad’s birthday based on the glowing reviews but left disappointed. At this price point, I expected exceptional service, yet I found myself repeatedly asking for basic items like water and bread. The oyster starter was underwhelming—seemingly drained of their natural juices, leaving them quite dry. The A5 wagyu appetizer was forgettable, offering little to justify its premium price.

The Australian wagyu steak was a highlight, earning a solid 8/10, and the white truffle risotto side dish was delicious. However, at $85 for the risotto—nearly the cost of my $98 steak—the staff should have flagged the price.

The pumpkin cheesecake was forgettable, but they did bring out a nice cheesecake for my dad. You get a little thing of cotton candy at the end which was cute.

Overall, the meal didn’t feel like a $500+ experience for a party of three. Perhaps the standards in Pasadena are lower?

Adding to the disappointment, I arrived early and attempted to order a drink at the bar, only to find a single bartender handling the entire restaurant’s orders. I never got a drink, which, combined with the dinner experience, suggests the restaurant is significantly understaffed.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Steak, Duck Breast

Wife brought me here for my 40th.
I've had a ton of steaks from coast to coast. Easily top 3.
Perfect crust. Perfectly seasoned.
Get the Australian Wag Ribeye.
I can't wait to go back....
...I tell the chef behind the grill great job. The brother replies "it was all of us, we are a team."

That kind of culture shows in the food and the service. ???

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely wonderful.
Will be returning soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cherry Cotton Candy

What a awesome experience.Every person that we came into contact with was special. Frederick and Andre we on point from the beginning to the end of our anniversary evening. So blessed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service was excellent. House cabernet by the glass was very good. Food was good but at "exceptional food" prices. Impressed that they offered French profiteroles, e.g., but the ice cream was way too hard. Should be softish ice cream in a profiterole. Bottom line: Good food, but not worth $260 for two people, two glasses of cab, plus dessert for one and coffee for one. Westside French cafes do better for $160.

Friendly staff, over promised and under delivered. We made reservations at 7:15 and they hadn't brought the steak out until after 9 pm. If I wanted to eat late, I wouldn't have made the reservations so early. The place was empty so im not sure why it took so long. Only after I complained, did they bring out the steak. The steak was ok, wagyu tartar was very salty. The watermelon salad was the best thing we had. Quite pricey and not worth it in my opinion. Steak 48 in BH is significantly better and has a vibe. I live in the BH area and traveled to Pasadena for a mediocre dining experience.

I'm a big steakhouse fan. First time here and it's good. I'm trying to understand why most steakhouses serve steak warm. By the time your 1/2 way to your meal it's cold. Mastros and Ruth Chris serve them super hot and that's a good thing. This place is only missing that. Still far from my top steakhouses. That being said I would still come back. It's ok!

Alexander's always provides a great dining experience and this time was no exception. We ordered the American porterhouse and Kansas City strip and both were cooked perfectly. The sides were had were the asparagus, the Brussels sprouts and the fried rice with wagyu and all were delicious. The lava cake was the perfect finish to a great meal.

I recently dined at this restaurant (this week) and found the experience disappointing. The interior design was impressive to my liking, in black and white color....the atmosphere was uncomfortably TOO dark, as if we were eating in a cave, and unable to see clearly. And the food did not live up to expectations. The Austrian steaks (over $100+ each person for the small piece of meat only) were overcooked, soooo dry, overly salty, as if it was cooked in a soy sauce and got burned: and certainly not worth the $100+ price 6-8zo tag. And the Chinese broccoli was sooo salty, soaked in soy sauce. The only highlight was the starter (seafood), which was tasty and well-presented. On the bright side, the service was great, but it wasn’t enough to make up for the subpar meal. The waiter gave us 3 kinds of desserts, tried to make it up for the bad taste of the steaks.
I would have just made a new one for each guest. The worst steak ever tasted. And there was a lady was so loud, chatting and laughing, as if she was on a street market. The employee or manager did nothing. What a shame. Given the high cost (bill was under $1000) and overall experience, I won’t be returning.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

The location of the restaurant is good, you can see the night view of the city hall from the window, the food is good, and the service of the service staff is also very attentive. This time we shared the tomahawk steak, and we will give you marshmallows at the end, of course! The price is relatively high.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Without a shadow of a doubt, the greatest dining experience I have ever had. Everything was absolutely perfect. Immaculate service and gorgeous interior. The food was out of this world too, stunning and delicious. The A5 miyazaki wagyu steak was the best thing I have ever put in my mouth. I got the omakase, and it was super worth it. This one dining experience makes up for a year’s worth of eating out. If you have the privilege of dining here you will not be disappointed, and will remember it for the rest of your life.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hamachi Shots, Steak, Wagyu

By far one of the best dining experiences we’ve had. The food was to die for but the service was beyond impeccable. We didn’t want for a thing! From the amuse bouche to the dessert and after dinner drinks, this far exceeded our last minute reservation expectations.

Parking: They validate parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hamachi Shots, Wagyu