James St.

Name: James St.
Address: 19-21 James Street South, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT2 7GA
Telephone: 028 9560 0700
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.5

4.5

317 Reviews

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

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James St is a casual and contemporary, brick-walled restaurant specialising in chargrilled and aged steaks. The charcoal grill plays centre stage, cooking not just some of the best steaks and prime cuts Northern Ireland has to offer but also fresh whole fish, pork and vegetables.

With a larger, more established bar area, a large range of wines are available alongside a considered spirit list and an extensive whisky offering. Locally produced beer, cider and gins take pride of place on the drinks menu.

Owned by Niall McKenna since 2003 the revamped James St. will offer locals and tourists a great dining experience in a Belfast city centre.

The restaurant team is headed up by Ryan Stringer as Executive Head Chef, Paul Vaughan as Operations Manager, Darrell O'Hanlon as Restaurant manager.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 7, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Steakhouse, European, Irish
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
028 9560 0700
Website
http://www.jamesst.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ryan Stringer
Private party facilities
The Restaurant has a 1st floor private dining room for up to 40 guests for business or pleasure. Guests dine from a fixed price set menu to suit your tastes and budget and be accompanied with a selection of wines to suit your palate and matched with the menu. Drinks receptions are also available for celebratory events and weddings.

Location
19-21 James Street South, Belfast, BT2 7GA
Neighborhood
Belfast
Cross street
Brunswick Street, Bedford Street & Howard Street
Parking details
There is pay and display on street parking located outside the restaurant. The nearest secure parking would be at the Europa Bus station car park.
Public transit
Located within walking distance of Europa Bus & Train stations and main Belfast hotels the Grand Central, The Europa, The Fitzwilliam, Durys and The Maldron. We are also within walking distance from Belfast attractions of The City Hall, The Crown Bar and the Grand Opera House.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 317 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
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Enjoyable dinner preferred their fish dish although the steak was good
OT
OpenTable Diner
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a brilliant meal today. Steak was the best I’ve ever had. We got the set menu and great value for money. Sam the host was fantastic. Will be back.
B
Barclay
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience2
2nd visit. Quite mixed and beyond the expectation set from reviews and placements in best places to eat etc. Beautifully cooked steak. Truly awful scallop starter ( which i didnt have to pay for). Service a little innatentive. Mixed exeprience last time too so no plan to go back.
KL
KatherineL
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquisite and delicious. It was a meal to remember. I had the Woodfired Rump Steak with black sesame bearnaise. Tender, flavourful, every bite a pleasure.
A
Andrew
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
As is often the case I came away from James street feeling slightly disappointed. The starter (crab linguine) was delicious as was the desert (lime posset) but the main course was disappointing. The lunch menu had limited choice so I opted for the sirloin which came with a few fries and a thimbleful of pepper sauce. The steak hadn't been rested properly so I ended up with a lot of blood on my plate. Even with the addition of a side of cabbage it was unremarkable. Service however was good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
N. Ireland
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
Food was not cooked fresh - it was reheated and poor unfortunately
S
Stephanie
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful 3 course meal. The staff were attentive without being overbearing. Would go love to go again
JM
JudithM
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Totally gorgeous- staff were so friendly and food outstanding
SM
SandraM
N. Ireland
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience3
To start with it was a limited menu and I thought the tables were too close together. We ordered steaks which were disappointing. They were full of fat and gristle and undercooked. We asked for medium and got bloody. On a better note the staff were excellent and when we told our waiter about the steaks he immediately apologised offered us a replacement which we declined and instead gave us a goodwill reduction in our bill.
LY
LYNDA
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food & great ambience. The service was really excellent
KM
KaceyM
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff were absolutely delightful to speak to, food was amazing second time being at James street and I will 100% be coming back!
LM
LindaM
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food party of had the 3 course. Of the 3 cocktails purchased I was very good the other 2 were okay.
ME
MattE
London
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Soup amazing, beef not great, Chocolate tart amazing !
UF
UrsulaF
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
we had a very great dinner, very nice wine and good service
OT
OpenTable Diner
N. Ireland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
Food was excellent but we were the only people dining in the restaurant (it was 1pm on a Friday) so no atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
N. Ireland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service was really good this was my second visit to James St on visiting Belfast when I visit again I will definitely book this restaurant.
LR
LindsayR
Newcastle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautifully cooked and presented food and very nice, friendly staff. We I return to Belfast I will definitely book another table.
F
Fish
N. Ireland
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time dining here great experience food first class
AO
AnnO
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous meal, excellent service. I will be back. Good varied menu, excellent atmosphere
TT
TheT
London
92 reviews
vip
4.0
92 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Love coming here for dinner - great service and the food is very good value for the quality. The wine list is great and the tables are well spaced and have a lovely setting. Good for business or friends evenings.
HS
HelenS
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were on an Ireland bus tour and this was our last independent dinner. Overall it was our best dinner of our thirteen day trip. It was perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent through and through.
MC
MaryC
N. Ireland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely evening meal before a concert with first class service
JT
JoTosey
London
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great, fish of the day perfect will definitely return next time we are in Belfast.
OT
OpenTable Diner
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From moment we walked in, staff were amazing. Attentive but not over bearing. Very informative of menu and food was exceptional. Everything was exquisite. Would definitely recommend the Co.Tyrone Fillet Steak 🥰 cooked to perfection. We will be back 😃
MR
MichaelR
Yorkshire
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food with attentive but not intrusive service, in a busy restaurant with a good atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great environment.
MO
MattO
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal and service, would 100 % return !!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Lovely atmosphere and so handy to city centre. Food was very good with choice to suit everyone. Staff were very welcoming, friendly and attentive. Definitely would recommend and would eat here again.
RM
RobMac
N. Ireland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
I made the booking on line through openTable the night prior and did receive a confirmation, however, no reservation was made in James Street, luckily they were able to fit us in. So, good place to eat but best to check if your reservation has actually been made
OT
OpenTable Diner
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always 10/10
OT
OpenTable Diner
N. Ireland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was amazing we were served by Ella who made us feel very welcome and gave us a first class service throughout our visit, the food was 10/10 and I will definitely be returning here on my next visit
P
Patsy
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, lovely ambience, friendly professional service
MZ
MikhailZ
London
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chatobrian to share was one of the best we've had. The service was spotless. After our meal, we enjoyed an improvised whiskey tasting, great variety and great value.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
New chef in-situ since late last year. Food up another notch from previous.
KR
KathyR
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful meal, service was excellent, all waiting staff very friendly and helpful, lovely ambience to the restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hertfordshire
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
The food was excellent, service too, overall a very enjoyable experience.
L
Louise
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
My only point was that the Baked Alaska could have done with a little more ice cream. With that, it would be on par with the one at The Ivy. Staff are superb. In such a worrying time for them, they could not have been nicer or more professional.
SS
SeamusS
Devon
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Maitre de was very welcoming
SA
ScottA
N. Ireland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Well presented and interesting dishes, with good flavour and well cooked, polite friendly service, attentive but not over baring, good value for the quality, nice compact wine selection

FAQs

James St. is rated 4.5 stars by 317 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 7, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

19-21 James Street South, Belfast, BT2 7GA

Additional information

Cross street
Brunswick Street, Bedford Street & Howard Street
Neighborhood
Belfast
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Steakhouse, European, Irish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is pay and display on street parking located outside the restaurant. The nearest secure parking would be at the Europa Bus station car park.
Public transit
Located within walking distance of Europa Bus & Train stations and main Belfast hotels the Grand Central, The Europa, The Fitzwilliam, Durys and The Maldron. We are also within walking distance from Belfast attractions of The City Hall, The Crown Bar and the Grand Opera House.
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Ryan Stringer
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.jamesst.co.uk/
Phone number
028 9560 0700
Private party facilities
The Restaurant has a 1st floor private dining room for up to 40 guests for business or pleasure. Guests dine from a fixed price set menu to suit your tastes and budget and be accompanied with a selection of wines to suit your palate and matched with the menu. Drinks receptions are also available for celebratory events and weddings.

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