J. Alexander's Restaurant Oak Brook Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to J. Alexander's Restaurant Oak Brook, a culinary gem located at 1410 16th St in Oak Brook, IL. This vibrant establishment excels in a delightful blend of New American cuisine, featuring an enticing menu rich in steaks, seafood, and refreshing salads.
Start your meal with the Thai Kai Salad or the Original Caesar, both boasting fresh ingredients and bold flavors. The main course options, such as the beautifully cooked NY Strip and the renowned Ahi Tuna Salad, receive rave reviews for their quality and presentation. Don’t miss the famous Not Your Ordinary Mac & Cheese—a family favorite!
With a warm ambiance, attentive service, and desserts like their infamous Carrot Cake, J. Alexander’s promises a memorable dining experience. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy dinner for two, this restaurant leaves a lasting impression.
SALADS
ASIAN AHI TUNA SALAD
Seared, rare with field greens, wasabi in a cilantro vinaigrette.
THAI KAI SALAD
Mixed greens, peanuts, cilantro vinaigrette, Thai peanut sauce
ORIGINAL CAESAR SALAD
Croutons and Reggiano Parmesan.
CYPRESS SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN
Grilled chicken, pecans, avocado, tomatoes, bacon, cheese, cornbread croutons.
CYPRESS SALAD
Crispy chicken, pecans, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, bacon, cheese, cornbread croutons, ranch dressing
ALEX'S SALAD
Bacon, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, rustic croutons
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
Feta cheese, olives, tortilla strips, tomatoes, vinaigrette
FAMILY NOT YOUR ORDINARY MAC & CHEESE
Serves 4-8 people.
FAMILY BROCCOLI
Serves 4-8 people.
FAMILY ORZO & WILD RICE
Served 4-8 people.
FAMILY SIDES
FAMILY MEALS
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 chilled orzo and wild rice. 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.
BARBECUE BABY BACK RIBS FAMILY MEAL
Four racks of BBQ Baby Back Ribs served with not your ordinary mac & cheese and chilled orzo and wild rice. Serves four people. Meal will be warm at pickup and can be served immediately.
HYDE PARK SANDWICH
Grilled chicken breast, Monterey Jack
VEGGIE BURGER
Made in-house, topped with Monterey Jack.
FRENCH DIP SANDWICH
Thinly sliced, baguette, horseradish
SALMON BURGER
House made, panko seared, arugula (limited availability)
NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH
Southern slaw, kosher dill pickles, ranch dressing
OLD FASHIONED CHEESEBURGER
Served all the way, aged Tillamook cheddar
BURGERS, SANDWICHES & SMALL PLATES
STEAKS & PRIME RIB
SLOW ROASTED PRIME RIB
Aged Mid-Western beef, au jus, smashed red potatoes
NEW YORK STRIP
Certified Angus Beef , NYO mac & cheese
STEAK MAUI
Marinated ribeye, smashed red potatoes
STEAK 'N' FRIES
French Brasserie style, maître d’ butter
FILET MIGNON WITH BEARNAISE
Center cut, loaded baked potato
To-Go Utensils
To-Go Utensils
HOUSEMADE DESSERTS
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.
CARROT CAKE
Made in-house carrot cake with pineapple, pecans, coconut and carrots. Finished with cream cheese icing.
ROASTED PORK CHOP
Hardwood-grilled, apricot glaze, broccoli, smashed red potatoes
AHI TUNA FILET
Seared and sliced, soy ginger sherry sauce.
RATTLESNAKE PASTA
Southwestern spices, peppers and chicken.
GRILLED SALMON
Served with Remoulade sauce.
BARBEQUE BABY BACK RIBS
Plum Creek bbq sauce, French fries, Southern cole slaw
PECAN ENCRUSTED TROUT
Pan-fried and finished with a Fallot Dijon mustard sauce. With cole slaw.
MR. JACK’S CRISPY CHICKEN PLATTER
South Carolina low country recipe, French fries, Southern cole slaw
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN
Special herb blend, smashed red potatoes, chicken au jus (limited availability)
CAROLINA CRAB CAKES
Jumbo lump crab, chili mayonnaise, Dijon sauce, French fries (limited availability).
SPECIALTIES
SIDES
ORZO & WILD RICE
NOT YOUR ORDINARY MAC & CHEESE
FRENCH FRIES
LEMON & REGGIANO BROCCOLI
LOADED BAKED POTATO
COUSCOUS
SMASHED POTATOES
SOUTHERN COLE SLAW
HONG KONG SHRIMP
Signature spicy, cream sauce
EMERALD COAST SHRIMP
Battered and fried Gulf Shrimp with honey Dijon and cocktail sauce.
DEVILED EGGS
Finished with sugar-cured bacon salt, and paprika and homemade pickle relish.
CHICKEN PASTA SOUP
FIRE-GRILLED ARTICHOKES
Rémoulade (limited availability)
MEXICO CITY SPINACH CON QUESO
With tortilla chips.
CRISPY CALAMARI
Seasoned, breaded and deep fried. Served with a marinara sauce.
STEAK ROLLS
Beef tenderloin seasoned with sautéed onions and jack cheese in an egg roll with jalapeno ranch dressing.