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The James - The James, Babylon, NY

The James

4.7 (540)
$50 and over
Continental
21 Fire Island Ave, Babylon, NY 11702-3501

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Fancy
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, 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 540 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 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 an impressive dining experience with "great food, service, and ambiance." Its "beautiful decor" and "fun atmosphere" are perfect for special occasions. While dining can be pricey, the "excellent steaks" and "attentive staff" make it worth a visit. Upstairs seating is recommended for a quieter experience.
540 Reviews

  1. Gerrie

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were excellent. Our server Anna was great. Only negative was noise level.

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  2. Randy VIP

    New York City61 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but was very pricey. Service was very good but if you're looking for a quiet dinner this not the place. Very loud where the bar noise from downstairs radiates through the upstairs. All in all, for our first time here, I give this a 4 very good.
    The JamesResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for dining with us and for the review. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  3. Dave

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic evening - service was amazing as was the food
    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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  4. Aileen

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service, ambiance, and delicious food! I can't say enough about our waitress, Anna—she was pleasant and attentive from start to finish. The entire experience was fantastic, and I can't wait for my next meal there.
    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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  5. Robert

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant sat upstairs. Are waitress was excellent. Food was excellent. Only thing is a little loud  but I guess that’s to be expected no problem 
    The JamesResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for dining with us and for the five-star review. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  6. Thomas

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good and our waiter Eddie was great.
    The JamesResponded 7 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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  7. Mary Ellen

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Expensive but delicious! Very loud due to tile floors. Service was very good.
    The JamesResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for dining with us and for the five-star review. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  8. Bonnie VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything except parking availability was awesome
    The JamesResponded 7 days ago
    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. Susan VIP

    New York City30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The place is beautiful, the food was very good. However the noise level was disconcerting and the staff , though very nice were really over worked. It was not a calming experience. Until you change the acoustics we won’t be back
    The JamesResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the beauty of the space and the quality of the food — we truly appreciate those kind words. We're also sorry to learn that the noise level and overall atmosphere detracted from your experience. We understand how important a calm and comfortable environment is, and we sincerely regret that this aspect fell short for you. Your comments about our team being overworked are also noted; while we're proud of their dedication and friendliness, we recognize the need for adequate staffing and support, especially during busy times. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future — we'd love the opportunity to provide you with the experience you were hoping for.

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  10. christine

    Orlando / Central Florida East18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great bar atmosphere. Matt the manager always treats us like we are royalty. Food was so so good. Must try!
    The JamesResponded 7 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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FAQs

The James is rated 4.7 stars by 540 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 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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