Alexander's - Roanoke

4.9

1516 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Romantic

Alexander's is an oasis for award winning cuisine, wine, and craft cocktails. Over the years we've twice been awarded the Open Table Top 100 in the US restaurant designation and in 2018, Southern Living Magazine named us one of the Ten Most Romantic Restaurants in the South. Focusing on superb ingredients; fish, seafood, prime quality Virginia aged meats, and locally sourced organic produce, our cuisine showcases years of collaboration among some of the most talented chefs of our region. You'll be served in an atmosphere filled with romance, sophistication, modern & vintage jazz. It's old world charm with new world flavors!
Built in the 1880s as Roanoke's first office supply company, our vintage building has been transformed into a retro chic rendition of the classic urban restaurants of our great culinary cities. The art, furnishings, lighting, and mirrors are all found pieces of Roanoke's rich architectural history. So relax and let's start making your memories at Alexanders!

Additional information

Location
105 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24011
Phone number
(540) 982-6983
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
On street parking is available as well as several surface lots and parking garages within one block of the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
We have a team of chefs
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Alexander's Bbq Shrimp for Two
Served with french bread
Thai Shrimp Cake, Cucumber & Peanut Relish
soy mustard emulsion
Deconstructed Cajunese California Roll
Onigiri, marinated lump crab, avocado, aïoli wasabi, and toasted nori
Alexander's Dinner Salad Vinaigrette
local and homegrown lettuces & housemade croutons always served with a unique sampler
Alexander's Oyster Bisque

Entrées

The Carpetbagger
grilled filet of beef, sautéed chesapeake oysters & béarnaise
Pan Seared Wild Striped Bass Amandine
citrus meunière sauce
Petite Filet of Beef, Scottish Salmon, & Chicken
sauce bordelaise, fried laced onions
Polyface Rabbit & Wild Mushroom Bolognese Capellini Pasta Nest
Pecan Crusted Chicken, Sauce Meunière
Roast Springer Mountain Chicken, Cranberry Smoked Chile Sauce, Oven Roasted Onion
Tuscan Lamb Ragù
soft polenta, parmigiano reggiano &, fried sage
Shrimp Risotto & Roasted Vegetable Mélange
carnaroli rice. tomato concassé & lemon oil
Louisiana Shrimp éTouffée
organic yellow grits
Seared Scallops, Lime & Sriracha Emulsion
fried rice noodles, housemade sriracha from 7Hills farm
Miso Rubbed Filet of Beef, Wasabi Béarnaise
herb oil, kimchee, local micro greens
N Y Strip, Usda Prime, 14oz.
au jus, fresh horseradish compound butter
Grilled Filet of Beef
gorgonzola butter and sauce marchand de vin
Grilled Filet of Beef & Shrimp
new orleans bordelaise, crawfish rémoulade
Rack of Lamb, Port & Mustard Cream
parsley pistou and cous cous
Pan Seared Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast
dried cherry and mustard seed confit
Veal Scallopine with Crisp Prosciutto
smoked mozzarella & fried sage

What 1,516 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Best Overall
Virginia
Best Food
Virginia
Best Service
Virginia
Best Ambiance
Virginia
American
Greater Roanoke
Best Overall
Greater Roanoke
Best Food
Greater Roanoke
Best Service
Greater Roanoke
Best Ambiance
Greater Roanoke
Best Value
Greater Roanoke
Great for fine wines
Greater Roanoke
Romantic
Greater Roanoke
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alexander's in Roanoke is a culinary gem, consistently delivering "exceptional dining" with "superb food and service." Known for its "impeccable service" and "beautiful presentation," the restaurant offers a "memorable dining experience" perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "intimate and sophisticated atmosphere," making it a top choice in Roanoke.

1,516 Reviews

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paul
Raleigh5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful all around. My wife and I went out for a date night dinner.
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Sally
Richmond5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Alexander’s. The staff feel like friends. The food is wonderful. And you can have a conversation without having to shout. It’s my favorite restaurant in Roanone. 5 stars!
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Michael
Richmond9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The crab cakes are always so moist and the salsa & lemon/butter sauce just put it over the top. The shrimp etouffee was also amazing as were the vegetables that came with it. Nothing was ordinary.
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John VIP
Western NC14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was exceptional with a feel of a classic old school fine dining experience but a menu that is contemporary and well executed. The wait staff are very attentive and the food was excellent!
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William VIP
Las Vegas19 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For years, Alexander’s has always been our first and only choice for fine dining, for any occasion.
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CuisineSavant VIP
Richmond15 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful evening. The best of service and most excellent food.
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Emily
Orlando3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress was amazing! Super knowledgeable about the menu & wine list.
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Caroline VIP
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time at Alexander’s. Amazing service and delicious food!
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John
Richmond14 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Normally, my wife and I rave about Alexander’s. However, this time I was unimpressed. Unbeknownst to me Valentines Day was a fixed menu, although with a good selection. My wife had a mediocre Halibut. I had a tiny filet mignon that was cooked right, but it was easy to tell it was less than top quality beef. My warm martini was a little more than half full. I would have sent it back if not for our two dinner companions. The chocolate cake was excellent; my cheesecake was not. The white wine by the glass was poor; the Malbec was the best I’ve ever had. Our two companions weren’t impressed, except for the chocolate cake. I’ll be dining again at Alexander’s, albeit, never with a fixed menu.
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Christopher VIP
Charleston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently excellent, personal service with thoughtful dishes, prepared carefully.
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FAQs

Alexander's - Roanoke offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Alexander's - Roanoke also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (540) 982-6983.

Alexander's - Roanoke is rated 4.9 stars by 1516 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

105 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24011

Additional information

Phone number
(540) 982-6983
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
On street parking is available as well as several surface lots and parking garages within one block of the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
We have a team of chefs
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Alexander's - Roanoke

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Small Plates and Starters

Alexander's Bbq Shrimp for Two

Thai Shrimp Cake, Cucumber & Peanut Relish

Deconstructed Cajunese California Roll

Alexander's Dinner Salad Vinaigrette

Alexander's Oyster Bisque

Entrées

The Carpetbagger

Pan Seared Wild Striped Bass Amandine

Petite Filet of Beef, Scottish Salmon, & Chicken

Polyface Rabbit & Wild Mushroom Bolognese Capellini Pasta Nest

Pecan Crusted Chicken, Sauce Meunière

Roast Springer Mountain Chicken, Cranberry Smoked Chile Sauce, Oven Roasted Onion

Tuscan Lamb Ragù

Shrimp Risotto & Roasted Vegetable Mélange

Louisiana Shrimp éTouffée

Seared Scallops, Lime & Sriracha Emulsion

Miso Rubbed Filet of Beef, Wasabi Béarnaise

N Y Strip, Usda Prime, 14oz.

Grilled Filet of Beef

Grilled Filet of Beef & Shrimp

Rack of Lamb, Port & Mustard Cream

Pan Seared Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast

Veal Scallopine with Crisp Prosciutto

What 1,516 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Alexander's - Roanoke offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Alexander's - Roanoke restaurant rated?

Is Alexander's - Roanoke currently accepting reservations?

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