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Alex's Place
Alex's Place
8322 Park Road
Batavia, NY, 14020
(585) 344-2999

 

Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 11am-10pm
Friday & Saturday: 11am-11pm
Sunday: Noon til 9pm


About:
For 25 years, Alex's Place has been serving delicious char-grilled favorites along with a wonderful blend of American steakhouse specialties and Italian classics to satisfied guests. Alex's Place is proud to offer fine dining entrees in a casual, relaxing and comfortable atmosphere.
 

Alex's Place named Service Business of the Year

Original Source: The Batavian

Originally published in The Batavian Feb. 19, 2014

Alex's Place has been serving mouth-watering ribs, succulent prime rib, perfectly grilled steaks and fresh seafood, along with a blend of American steakhouse specialties and Italian classics to satisfied guests for 25 years.

The winner of the the NY Award at the Taste of Buffalo, the Democrat & Chronicle's Best of Rochester Award, Best Ribs at the Art of Ribs in Lewiston and the Best Ribs at the Roc City Ribfest for the last four years running, Alex's Place is the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce 2013 Service Business of the Year.

Owner Matthew Gray is humbled by the recognition and credits his employees with the success of the restaurant.

“My staff of 50, including an executive chef, eight cooks, four managers and a multitude of servers, bussers and hostesses are the ones who make the restaurant successful every single day,” Gray said. “When I took over the restaurant in 2007, it was an easy transition for me because it was already run so well by the staff.”

Alex's Place has built a loyal following by serving delicious food and providing excellent service. That winning recipe is key to their strategy for growth as they build upon the restaurant's reputation and recruit new customers in Buffalo, Rochester and beyond.

Since Gray, along with his business partner Matthew Boyd, purchased the restaurant, there has been major growth in all areas of the business, including sales. Gray, who handles the marketing, has aggressively marketed and advertised the business by participating in events like the Taste of Buffalo and Roc City Rib Fest. Billboard advertisements along the Thruway have brought customers into the community from all over Western New York.

His joint venture with more than 80 grocery stores throughout the region to sell Alex's Heat-N-Eat Take Home Ribs has been a huge success and has brought more customers into the restaurant and into the community. Their ribs are now available nationwide through their Web site at http://alexsribs.com as well.

The Curbside To Go service that began in 2009 has brought in customers who don't want the traditional sit-down restaurant experience.

Located at 8322 Park Road in the Town of Batavia, the small building started out as a “track” stop for Batavia Downs racers and players in 1988 as a one-room eatery offering classic comfort food. As it grew in popularity, the building became a 100-seat restaurant with an open-kitchen design, yet it has retained the comfortable and cozy atmosphere that diners have come to love.

There are 50 full and part-time staff who serve between 2,500-3,000 guests each week. Some of them have been there since Alex's Place started.

"I have a handful of staff that have been here for 20 years or more," Gray said. "One of my servers, Kelly McDonald, has been here for 26 years. That says something about the business, it's like family here."

Alex's Place is also dedicated to being a good neighbor and actively supporting the community. Last year they held fundraisers for a number of charities, including Hospice and the Russell Bugbee Memorial Culinary Scholarship.

Last April the staff had a fundraiser in which all the servers donated half of their tips from a busy Saturday night to the Justice for Children Advocacy Center, raising more than $2,500.

They support several nonprofit groups, including the WNY Aviation Camp, St. Joseph's School, the City of Batavia Community Garden and the Business Education Alliance. Alex's Place was awarded the 2013 Business Partner of the Year by the BEA. Managers are active members of Leadership Genesee and participate in the United Way Day of Caring as well.

“We are committed to getting the word out that Batavia is a destination for food and entertainment that is worth driving to,” Gray said.

By using a combination of radio, TV, newspaper, billboard and online advertising, as well as working with festivals in Buffalo and Rochester, 60 percent of Alex's guests are now from outside of Genesee County.

Photos by Howard Owens

 
 
Recommendations
Total: 12

A little ride gets you the best food in western NY.
Steven Pagano on Jan, 15, 2017

Great ribs but French onion soup is a great best kept secret
Ann Sheelar on Jan, 12, 2017

Alex's has the best ribs in Western NY. Great flavor and falling off the bone,
Nancy Knapp on Jan, 3, 2017

Try Alex"s ribs. They fall off the bome.
Steven Pagano on Jan, 2, 2017

We love to eat at Alex's. I meet a couple times a year with retired coworkers, family or just me and my husband. The ribs, chicken and shri,p are great, and we love the fish fries
Diane Wolcott on Dec, 31, 2016

In January, 2007 my husband and I got engaged at Alex's place surrounded by our family - always a special place in our hearts. 2017 will be our 10 year anniversary and we will be enjoying another terrific dinner at this fine dining establishment. Wonderful food - heartwarming people - exceptional atmosphere !!! We love you Alex'sPlace!!!!
Wendy Gurrant on Dec, 31, 2016

I can say that I have not had a bad meal since I started going to Alex's over 25 years ago.
Steven Pagano on Dec, 28, 2016

Alex's is the perfect place for a date night! Their specials always taste great and I'm never disappointed. The ribs and chicken combo is the best dish!
Devon Kleinbach on Dec, 28, 2016

Great place, gonna go soon cause I got a gift card!
Gary DuBoise on Dec, 26, 2016

Always a great meal at Alex's..
Steven Pagano on Dec, 22, 2016

Alex's has the best twin filets, ribs and soups in the area! My husband likes his steak extra well done - absolutely no pink - and they cook it correctly every single time!! Alex's has great staff and a relaxing atmosphere. If you call ahead, you can also pick up your order at their Curbside Take-Away, which is extremely convenient! If you want a quality steak that is cooked to perfection, you must go to Alex's Place!
Elizabeth Downie on Dec, 16, 2016

One of Batavia's treasurers. We've never had a bad meal here, whether ribs, steak, prime rib, or seafood, and the sides are always outstanding and the service is great.
Howard Owens on Dec, 5, 2016

 

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