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The James, Babylon, NY

The James

4.6
4.6
320 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 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/

Experiences

  • Wine Down Monday

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy bottles of wine over $150 for 50% OFF every Monday night at The James.
    Wine Down Monday Photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    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 weeknights at the bar from 4 pm-6 pm. $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)

    Happy Hour Photo

Menu

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What 320 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Suffolk

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The James offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding food, service & ambiance." Guests praise the beautifully designed interior and the attentive, knowledgeable staff. While noise levels can be high, the diverse menu, highlighted by dishes like the creamed spinach and tomahawk steak, ensures a delightful culinary journey.

321 Reviews

  1. Jackie

    VIP

    New York City

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Michael, was so friendly and an outstanding server. It was our first time to The James and we will definitely be back. Food was perfect - drinks were exceptional.

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  2. Marina

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cauliflower entree-amazing!!!! Try it! The steak not so amazing….the 14,000 layer chocolate cake, fresh and fluffy- get it! Cheesecake too. Loved the experience and our server, Michael, was excellent!

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  3. Kelly

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a party of 6 dining for New Years eve. Reservations were made for 9:15 and we arrived 15 min early. We were not seated till 9:45. (One hour of standing for a handicapped person as all seats near the bar were filled) The James itself was absolutely beautiful, however quite noisy. The food was excellent, all steaks were prepared as ordered. deserts were good. Only suggestion I would make is to have at least 1 option for a Chicken breast entree. Overall a great night out!

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  4. Brianna

    New York State

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and environment was nice! I did find it a little odd that they put the bread directly on the table no plate, you're cutting the bread quite literally on the table. Very messy for such an expensive place...

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  5. Marjorie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Almost 5 stars! Service was amazing! Our server was attentive and knowledgeable, we were seated right away and the food came out at a great pace. Not rushed, or hurried at all. Only criticism is that we prefer our ribeye steaks medium and they were definitely rare. Other than that 2 enthusiastic thumbs up! We will definitely be back!!

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  6. Kelly

    Poconos

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing from beginning to end, an awesome & much needed revamp from the Carriage house. A classy staple for Babylon Village. Christian was our waiter on NYE very busy but right on point. Will definitely be back

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  7. Stephanie

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great experience the first time we ate here, and we were seated upstairs. This time we were seated next to the kitchen window with a bright light shining on our table. Wasn’t the ambience we were going for on NYE. And reservations were made weeks ago, so it wasn’t late minute and we we had to be squeezed into any table they had left.

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  8. Nick

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great. Food was good and service even better

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  9. Andrea

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Overrated. Dessert was awful, dinner and apps were good, have had much better.

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  10. Dawn

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Christian was very nice and attentive. Service was excellent!

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FAQs

The James is rated 4.6 stars by 320 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The James

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/
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