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The James - The James, Babylon, NY

The James

4.6 (564)
$50 and over
Continental
21 Fire Island Ave, Babylon, NY 11702-3501

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 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 - 7:45 PM,Mon - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Wed - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Fri - 4:00 PM - 10:45 PM
    Enjoy Happy Hour Specials at the bar, M/W/Th 4pm-6pm, Fri 3pm-6pm & 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

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What 564 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York State

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Suffolk

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The James offers a beautiful dining experience with "delicious food" and "amazing service." Guests praise the attentive staff, notably Anna and Ramon, who make visits memorable. The ambiance is described as "upscale yet inviting," making it perfect for special occasions. However, it can be a bit noisy and pricey.
564 Reviews

  1. Uliana

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Was there last Sunday July 20th to celebrate my birthday with the family and service was so upsetting it took away from any positive experience I’ve had there before. The server seemed extremely annoyed from the second we sat down and didn’t smile even once, any questions we had were answered with an attitude while he barely had any knowledge of the menu. Truly taken aback by how miserable this person was. I would not recommend them for any special occasions, sorry.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Megan VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, beautiful ambiance! Exceptional service from our waiter Mike!

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  3. Jarred

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Change the music, and have a dress code. Too many people coming in with t shirts. Loud and rowdy. Also, have the music match the ambiance of the decor not playing rap and hip hop. Food and service was good.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Marcella

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and service was great! The drinks were on point.

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  5. Kayla

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great good and service. Would recommend for a nice night out

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  6. Eleanor VIP

    New York City76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, excellent food, waitress Anna was wonderful

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  7. Theresa

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and beyond excellent service A+++++
    The JamesResponded 6 days 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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  8. Helen

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice celebratory restaurant. We will be back.
    The JamesResponded on July 13, 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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  9. Mark

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and ambience. Definitely recommend and look forward to going back.
    The JamesResponded on July 13, 2025
    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. joe VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Place is nice food was good but the waiter was not that good we would defintely go back again it was our second time their
    The JamesResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Joe, Thank you for dining with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our cuisine; however, we're sorry to hear that our service didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide exceptional service to all our guests, and it seems we fell short this time. Your feedback is valuable as it will allow use it to improve. Kindly message us back when you have time so that we can learn more about your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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The James is rated 4.6 stars by 564 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 32 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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 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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