The James

4.5

351 Reviews

$50 and over

Continental

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
Hot spot

Welcome to The James, an elegant restaurant that boasts two spacious floors, a large bar, and impeccable service.

At The James, we have built a menu that you can proudly look upon as your favorite local restaurant, with a design and ambiance that will impress for all special occasions. Our chefs prepare locally sourced seafood, fresh pastas, and USDA Prime-grade steaks from the finest and freshest ingredients. Tantalize your tastebuds with intriguing and fun new dishes.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Continental, French, American
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(631) 975-2637
Website
http://www.thejamesli.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Weddings, Showers, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Graduations, Retirement Parties, Corporate Events
Private party facilities
We would love to be a part of your event and to help create lasting memories. Our team has the knowledge, passion, and experience to turn your ideas into reality. Contact our events team today! https://www.thejamesli.com/private-events/

Location
21 Fire Island Ave, Babylon, NY 11702-3501
Neighborhood
Babylon
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

$59 Prix Fixe Dinner
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a three-course dinner for $59 per person on Sunday - Thursday evenings for a limited time. (Plus tax & gratuity. Not available on holidays. Regular a la carte dinner menu is also available.)
Wine Down Monday
Multiple dates available
Enjoy bottles of wine over $150 for 50% OFF every Monday night at The James.
Sunday Funday at The James
Multiple dates available
Join us for Sunday Funday with 50% off Magnum Bottles of Wine + Happy Hour Specials all day at the bar

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 3:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Mon - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Wed - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Fri - 4:00 PM - 10:45 PM
Enjoy Happy Hour Specials at the bar, weeknights from 4 pm-6 pm & all day Sunday! $9 Dirty Martinis $9 Espresso Martinis $8 Select Glasses of Wine $5 Draft Beers $1 Clams $2 Oysters $3 Shrimp Cocktail $15 James Burger $15 Chicken Sandwich (Plus tax & gratuity. Not available on holidays)

What 351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The James offers an elegant dining experience with a beautiful ambiance, "amazing service," and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the attentive staff and standout dishes like beef Wellington and seafood offerings. While some find it "a bit noisy," the overall atmosphere and culinary delights make it a "must-visit" spot for special occasions.

351 Reviews

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Steve
VIP
New York City
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Asked for a special table for a very special occasion. Did not accommodate. Very disappointing. Service was rushed. Food good. Nice atmosphere. Will choose somewhere else that will accommodate request. Should have been told ahead of time Seemed like we were overlooked.
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Tracey
New York City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food was bland, service was poor - place is pretty
The JamesResponded 1 day ago
We would like to learn more about your experience. Kindly message us back when you have time. Thank you.
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Diane
Italy
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not only was the meal & service top shelf but the manager gave a donation to our lions club for our upcoming fundraiser for Cooleys anemia . Excellent experience
The JamesResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for dining with us and for the five-star review with wonderful feedback! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Allie
VIP
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience for my fiancés birthday! Complimentary champagne to start! Food was delicious and the drinks were strong. All desserts are homemade and sound delish but the key lime pie was our #1!
The JamesResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for celebrating with us and for the five-star review with wonderful feedback! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Danny
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server Gina was professional and knowledgeable. Her personality was delightful and added to our overall enjoyment. Sunday afternoon dinner was most enjoyable. Support staff was appreciated. Each course arrived complete for the members of our party, and was cleared appropriately. We were pleased with our dining experience and plan on returning!
The JamesResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for dining with us and for the five-star review with wonderful feedback! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Sally
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the pasta and lobster dish which was amazing. Our waiter selected great recommendations according to what we were interested in eating. We had a wonderful experience can’t wait to come back.
The JamesResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for dining with us and for the five-star review with wonderful feedback! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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michael
New York City
61 reviews
4.0
61 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Place is top notch in every way. Just wish I didn’t get HARRY as my waiter. At first chalked it up to maybe he was having a bad day but when I noticed the service he was giving to his other tables (adequate) I figured I must look like the guy that ran off with his wife!!! I will return but sorry HARRY, you will NOT be my waiter…
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Lisbeth
VIP
New York City
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Place is gorgeous, service is amazing. Food is ok; very noisy , hard to have a conversation though
The JamesResponded on January 12, 2025
Thank you for dining with us and for the five-star review. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Nancy
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s worth the money. Great food and service. Our waitress was the best. She described all the specials like you wanted to order them all. If you have leftovers they give you a ticket to get it on the way out. I thought that was classy instead of giving you the bag right away when you still have dessert. Great experience! Will definitely want to come back.
The JamesResponded on January 12, 2025
Dear Nancy, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at The James. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Matthew
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For the first time dining at The James my wife and I had a great time celebrating our 11 year anniversary. Even on a Saturday night during “rush hour” the service was top tier, the food was excellent, and the atmosphere was inviting. We really enjoyed the Crab Cake, Tomahawk Steak, Duck Fat Gratin Potatoes, and Sticky Toffee Pudding. Overall I’d recommend The James based upon our experience and we will be returning for certain. Special shout out to our Waitress Ana Besy who made the experience memorable with her fantastic service.
The JamesResponded on January 12, 2025
Thank you for celebrating your anniversary with us and for the five-star review with wonderful feedback! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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FAQs

The James is rated 4.5 stars by 351 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

Experiences are available.

21 Fire Island Ave, Babylon, NY 11702-3501

Additional information

Neighborhood
Babylon
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Continental, French, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.thejamesli.com/
Phone number
(631) 975-2637
Catering
Weddings, Showers, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Graduations, Retirement Parties, Corporate Events
Private party facilities
We would love to be a part of your event and to help create lasting memories. Our team has the knowledge, passion, and experience to turn your ideas into reality. Contact our events team today! https://www.thejamesli.com/private-events/

The James

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

$59 Prix Fixe Dinner

Wine Down Monday

Sunday Funday at The James

Offers

Happy Hour

Menu

What 351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is The James restaurant rated?

Is The James currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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