J. Alexander's Restaurant

1180 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston
(346) 299-5775

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French Dip Sandwich Family Meal
Not Your Ordinary Mac & Cheese
Pan-Roasted Norwegian Salmon
Thai Kai Salad Family Meal
Barbecue Baby Back Ribs
Fire-Grilled Artichokes
Slow Roasted Prime Rib
Asian Ahi Tuna Salad
Midnight Margarita
Pan-Roasted Salmon

Menu

SOUPS & STARTERS
SPINACH CON QUESO
With tortilla chips.
DEVILED EGGS
Sugar-cured bacon, homemade pickle relish
FIRE-GRILLED ARTICHOKES
RĂ©moulade (limited availability)
AVOCADO BOMB
Hand-cut Hawaiian tuna, crispy wontons
HONG KONG SHRIMP
Signature spicy, cream sauce
SMOKED SALMON DIP
House smoked salmon, dill tartar sauce. Served with crisp toast points.

SALADS
CYPRESS SALAD
Chopped crispy chicken tenders, pecans, avocado, tomatoes, bacon, cheese, croutons and ranch dressing
ORIGINAL CAESAR SALAD
Reggiano, rustic croutons
THAI KAI SALAD
Mixed greens, roasted chicken, peanuts, cilantro vinaigrette, Thai peanut sauce.
ALEX'S SALAD
Bacon, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, rustic croutons
KALE SALAD
Bacon, peanuts, roasted chicken, Parmesan cheese, vinaigrette
SHRIMP LOUIE SALAD
Jumbo gulf shrimp, avocado, tomato, iceberg boat and Kiawah Island dressing.
ASIAN AHI TUNA SALAD
Seared rare, artisan greens, wasabi, cilantro vinaigrette

BURGERS, SANDWICHES & SMALL PLATES
STEAK BURGER
Ground beef tenderloin and ribeye, Tillamook cheddar, grilled onions and Kiawah Island dressing.
FRENCH DIP SANDWICH
Thinly sliced, baguette, horseradish
OLD FASHIONED CHEESEBURGER
Served all the way, aged Tillamook cheddar
COUNTRY CLUB SANDWICH
Ham, turkey, two cheeses, bacon and mayonnaise.
NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH
Southern slaw, kosher dill pickles, ranch dressing
VEGGIE BURGER
In-house recipe, Monterey Jack

STEAKS & PRIME RIB
FILET MIGNON WITH BEARNAISE
Center cut, loaded baked potato
SLOW ROASTED PRIME RIB
Aged Mid-Western beef, au jus, smashed red potatoes
STEAK 'N' FRIES
French Brasserie style, maître d' butter
STEAK MAUI
Marinated ribeye, smashed red potatoes
NEW YORK STRIP
Aged beef with NYO mac & cheese

SPECIALTIES
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN
Special herb blend, smashed red potatoes, chicken au jus (limited availability)
MR. JACK'S CRISPY CHICKEN PLATTER
South Carolina low country recipe, French fries, Southern cole slaw
PAN ROASTED SALMON
Served with Remoulade sauce.
MERUS GRILL® BRASSERIE CHICKEN
Pank-crusted with parmesan cheese and lemon butter caper sauce.
BARBEQUE BABY BACK RIBS
Plum Creek bbq sauce, French fries, Southern cole slaw
GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN
Cured in-house with Thai "Bang Bang" sauce.
GRILLED TROUT
Louisiana rice, Southern cole slaw
AHI TUNA FILET
Sliced, soy ginger sherry sauce, orzo & wild rice, ripened tomatoes
CAROLINA CRAB CAKES
Jumbo lump crab, chili mayonnaise, Dijon sauce, French fries (limited availability)

SIDES
LOADED BAKED POTATO
NOT YOUR ORDINARY MAC & CHEESE
FRENCH FRIES
SMASHED RED POTATOES
COUSCOUS
SOUTHERN COLE SLAW
LEMON & REGGIANO BROCCOLI
ORZO & WILD RICE

HOUSEMADE DESSERTS
CARROT CAKE
Made in-house carrot cake with pineapple, pecans, coconut and carrots. Finished with cream cheese icing.
VERY BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE
Triple chocolate bundt cake served with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge.
KEY LIME PIE
Served on a cinnamon, graham cracker crust and topped with fresh whipped cream.

FAMILY MEALS
ROASTED CHICKEN FAMILY MEAL
One whole Rotisserie Chicken seasoned with our special herb blend served with a family-sized side of mashed potatoes. Meal will be warm at pickup and can be served immediately. Serves 4 people.
MR. JACK'S CRISPY CHICKEN FAMILY MEAL
Our South Carolina low country recipe - 24 Crispy Chicken Tenders served with Not Your Ordinary mac & cheese and coleslaw. Comes with our Plum Creek BBQ sauce and Honey Dijon dressing. Meal will be warm at pickup and can be served immediately. Serves 4 people.
FRENCH DIP SANDWICH FAMILY MEAL
Four French Strip sandwiches on toasted baguette with creamy horseradish. Served with family-sized french fries. Meal will be warm at pickup and can be served immediately. Serves 4 people
SOUTHERN SALAD FAMILY MEAL
Chopped crispy chicken tenders, pecans, avocado, bacon, cheese, and croutons with ranch dressing. Chicken tenders will be warm at pickup. Can be served immediately. Serves 4 people.
CRAB CAKE FAMILY MEAL
Four seasoned crab cakes, family-sized portions of Caesar salad, mashed potatoes. Meal will be cold at pickup. Please allow for 15 minutes of preparation time. Cooking instructions included. Serves 4 people.
BARBECUE BABY BACK RIBS FAMILY MEAL
Four racks of BBQ Baby Back Ribs served with not your ordinary mac & cheese and coleslaw. Serves four people. Meal will be warm at pickup and can be served immediately.
THAI KAI SALAD FAMILY MEAL
Artisan greens, chicken, crispy wontons, and chopped peanuts with cilantro vinaigrette and peanut sauce. Can be served immediately. Serves 4 people.
SALMON FAMILY MEAL
Four cooked 9 oz. salmon filets served with family-sized portions of Louisiana rice and Caesar salad. Meal will be warm at pickup to be finished on the grill/oven at home. Serves 4 people.
PAN ROASTED SALMON FAMILY MEAL
Four cooked 9 oz. salmon filets served with family-sized portions of Louisiana rice and Caesar salad. Meal will be warm at pickup to be finished on the grill/oven at home. Serves 4 people.

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Recent Reviews

Britnee the bartender was so sweet! She was nice and was personable. I enjoyed speaking to her. She made great drinks and checked on me and my date. I really enjoyed having her as a bartender.🤍
August 2025
I stopped by J. Alexander’s and tried the Brasserie Chicken along with their sweet tea. The chicken was perfectly cooked—juicy and tender—with a rich, savory sauce that paired beautifully with the sides. The flavors felt balanced and comforting, like a refined take on a classic bistro dish. The sweet tea was just the right level of sweetness, refreshing without being syrupy. Service was attentive and warm, making the whole experience feel relaxed yet upscale. Definitely...
August 2025
J Alexander's, previously known as Merus Grill, has been my go-to destination for a satisfying dining experience for myself and my clients. Their menu boasts a range of delicious and generously-portioned options. On our most recent visit we enjoyed the grouper and ahi tuna salad for lunch, but I highly recommend the prime rib with Mac and cheese as a side for those looking for a truly remarkable meal. The service at J Alexander's is consistently top-notch, with April's...
November 2024

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J. Alexander's Restaurant

1180 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
(346) 299-5775