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Restaurant reopens after fire
J. Alexander’s, 7970 Washington Village Drive in Washington Twp., has reopened three weeks after a fire damaged the restaurant.
J. Alexander’s will serve lunch today for the first time since Oct. 21. As the lunch rush was winding down that day, diners heard a “boom” and were forced to evacuate as flames could be seen shooting from the roof from a fire in the kitchen vents.
The restaurant used the time it took to make repairs and get clearance to reopen from health, building and fire inspectors to make some renovations, including the installation of new carpet in the lobby, Sean Wiseman, the restaurant’s general manager, said this morning, Nov. 12.
J. Alexander’s is open for luch and dinner seven days a week. For more information, call 435-4441.
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By Not very tasty!!
November 12, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this
To be completely honest. J Alexanders is one of the most overrated establishments in Dayton. The food is sour and the drinks are overpriced. If you want really good food and drinks, you should check out Bunkers in Vandalia. The food is better and so is the eviroment. No snooty people to deal with. Truly, the place should have burnt all the way to the ground.By Dale G.
November 12, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this
Yep'er.By seriously?
November 12, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this
Who would go to Vandalia on purpose to eat dinner? There is no better restaurant in the Dayton are than J. Alexanders.By JARox
November 12, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this
Seriously now, why would anyone go to Vandalia for anything? Jalexs is outstanding and the previous poster is a dumba%^By jon
November 12, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this
The chop house owns both places hands down anyway.By Publicus
November 12, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this
J. Alexander’s and the Chop House are OK as chain restaurants go, but there are better local restaurants. Try Meadowlark, which is just down 725 from those two.By xdaytoner
November 12, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this
I love reading all of the stupid posts people post.By Belmontian
November 12, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this
J. Alexanders is wonderful! It most certainly is not overpriced; it’s a treat that is well worth the drive and visit. Service is wonderful, salad was huge, and my steak was the best I’ve had in a long, long time. And Bunker’s is nice, friendly bar that has good food and good company. You can’t compare them, they aren’t even close to being the same, but they are both great facilities to enjoy good food and nice atmosphere. To the goof who made the comment “Who would go to Vandalia to eat?” guess what…lot’s of people. Ever hear of Miller Lane? Shows what you know…By Terri
November 12, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this
J. Alexanders has great food, I enjoy the service and the quality of food. I must say that I do believe they are a bit pricy but worth the trip on special occasions.By dude
November 12, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this
I like papa smurphys pizza resturant in centerville. The only problem I have is there pizza never seems to be cooked enough for me. I usually place it in the oven when I get home.By Bill
November 12, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
J’Alexanders beats all the locally owned restaurants… HANDS DOWNBy gotitright
November 12, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this
Dude - its call papa murphys, and the pizza is sold pre-cooked. So, you are suppose to cook it after you get home.By scott
November 12, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this
gotitright I’m speechless…I really am.By gotitright
November 12, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this
scott - i was referring to dudes post. What’s up?By Starcastic
November 12, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this
Ummm, its “pre-cooked” so you’re “suppose (sic) to cook it after you get home”? If its pre-cooked then I’m pretty sure you dont need to cook it AGAIN. Brilliant.By haha
November 12, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this
gotitright, you undoubtedly have never heard of sarcasm/humor. I believe dude got you.By hummmm
November 12, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
humm >> I love reading all of the stupid posts people post. lol good english i see you went to school in daytonBy null pots
November 12, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this
None of them hold a candle to The Oakwood ClubBy resident evil
November 12, 2008 6:37 PM | Link to this
el meson! J Alexanders is very good too. Bunkers = diveBy DS
November 12, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this
The Chop House and J. Alexander’s are NOT owned by the same people. J.Alexander’s is by far the best restaurant anywhere. I have eaten in 25 different J.Alexander’s across the country and each and every store has the highest standards, exceptional service, and outstanding food. If you haven’t eaten there, you absolutely must!By mimi
November 13, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this
The service sucks at J Alexanders…I was in there with my two sons and was told we could not have bread and butter with our meals because they ran out of it, and had a large party that needed it…the waiter was a punk, and the manager was high!By Devakel
November 13, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this
How encouraging to have J. Alexander’s continue operating in Dayton, particularly when several restaurants have closed. Food and friendly service are as consistent as it gets, not only here, but at all their locations! Portions are very large, and take-home boxes are available.By Alicia
January 10, 2009 12:31 AM | Link to this
I enjoy J Alexanders immensely, as long as I do not have my children with me. I have been in there both with and without my two children and they treat you lesser when you have kids.