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The James - The James, Babylon, NY

The James

4.6
4.6
498 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental
21 Fire Island Ave, Babylon, NY 11702-3501

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • $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.)
    $59 Prix Fixe Dinner Photo

  • 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
    Sunday Funday at The James Photo

  • 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
    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)

    Happy Hour Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 498 people are saying

The James reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Suffolk

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The James offers a "beautiful ambiance" and "excellent service," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Guests rave about the steaks, "delicious food," and signature cocktails. While some find it "a bit pricey," the attentive staff and "impeccable" service make it "worth every penny." Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience.

498 Reviews

  1. Renee

    Atlantic City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was great, the music was WAY too loud. I couldn’t hear the people at my table unless we leaned in towards each other. The food was delicious, the appetizers were good for sharing and the steak and fish dishes we had were good. The wait staff that helped us to as great and attentive. The host that greeted us was quite rude and unhelpful.

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  2. Sloane

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my third time here and I brought my husband this time. Brian was our server, he’s great. The food was excellent as always. The upstairs is my favorite

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  3. Michael VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First off, this place is beautiful, ambience gorgeous, service is five star, top shelf white glove type. The food is SOLID. Not “oh my god amazing”, but very good. But 100% NOT worth the price of what the food cost. 16-20$ for sides? Gimme a break. Way too expensive, it’s ensignia prices. The drinks, also over priced for measured pours. Overall I would go back there for maybe an occasion like a birthday or something where I expect to pay big money. But to go there for just a few drinks w friends, you have to be wealthy. And they don’t care, because the place was packed. Great ambience, great service, good food, bring ur wallet. I would definitely check out there happy hour, those prices actually look amazingly low.
    The JamesResponded today
    Dear Michael, Thank you for dining with us and for the review. We are happy to hear you were delighted with the atmosphere & cuisine. We do offer a $59 prix fixe dinner menu Sunday - Thursday evenings & also happy hour weeknights from 4-6pm and all day Sunday at the bar. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  4. Steven

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food took forever to come out and it was way too noisy. As far as the quality of food goes, it was good, but I’m not rushing back.
    The JamesResponded today
    Dear Steven, Thank you for taking the time to review. We're glad to hear that you found our food good. However, we're sorry to hear that the service and noise level didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide a seamless dining experience for all our guests, and we're sorry we fell short this time. Your feedback is valuable to us and we'll certainly take it into account for future improvements. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.

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  5. Gelsie

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Disappointing at Best! Arrived for anniversary reservation at 6pm. They tried to seat us at the front door. I nicely requested a different table and was denied. I strongly suggested they check again. Was then seated upstairs at first table. Dining room was practically empty. We felt ignored and mistreated. The food, atmosphere & service was very good. Definitely been to better places. Probably won’t return.
    The JamesResponded today
    Dear Gelsie. We're sorry to hear that your experience at The James didn't match your expectations. We apologize for the confusion regarding your reservation, and we appreciate your suggestion to move your table. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and atmosphere, and we hope to have the chance to serve you again in the future.

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  6. Julia

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent! Food, drinks, service, ambiance, music, noise level…just top notch!
    The JamesResponded today
    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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  7. Rick

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very organized and everything went smoothly. Waitress and bus boys were outstanding, friendly and attentive. Food was very good although the only thing I would say is the roasted potatoes were very much overdone. The 18 layer cake was a picture. All and all my husband and I enjoyed our date night at the James.
    The JamesResponded today
    Thank you for dining with us and for the review! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  8. Derek

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing service and amazing staff … the management team is wonderful as well! Everything is a 10!!
    The JamesResponded today
    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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  9. Bruce VIP

    New York City42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The person behind the bar was so sweet and professional. Good deal at happy hour for drinks and dollar raw clams. All the food was excellent. Nice atmosphere
    The JamesResponded today
    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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  10. Tony VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food very good, service very good, place is very nice
    The JamesResponded today
    Thank you for dining with us and for the five-star review! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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FAQs

The James is rated 4.6 stars by 498 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Suffolk
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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 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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