Ginza St. James's

4.2 (438)

£41 and over

Japanese

15 Bury Street, London, SW1Y 6AL

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2 people

May 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Romantic

Welcome to Ginza St. James.
A multi-sensorial journey through traditional flavours and cooking styles.

The beauty and variety of Japanese cuisine reflects on our menus, including Edomae Sushi, Teppanyaki and Robata dishes, as well as one of the most extensive Sake list in London.

Using top quality ingredients we create a beautiful harmony including teppanyaki - a cooking style in which a chef cooks in front of you as well as a very popular Sushi bar.

Relax in the gorgeous and contemporary lounge on the first floor. The perfect setting for pre or post dinner drinks.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Teppanyaki
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 3862 7700
Website
https://www.ginza-stjames.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Ginza is situated in the heart of Mayfair offering Traditional cooking styles and elegant ambiance. Our intimate dining rooms provide the perfect setting for any occasion, from a business meeting, boardroom dinners to hosting a party and drinks receptions.
Private party contact
Ginza St James's: 020 3862 7700

Location
15 Bury Street, London, SW1Y 6AL
Neighborhood
Mayfair
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Green Park underground
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

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Experiences

Akasaka Tasting Menu £87pp
£20.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Akasaka Tasting Menu Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or any milestone worth celebrating, our menu is designed to transform your occasion into a grand celebration. You savor every bite, every flavor, every texture, while enjoying the lively conversation and laughter around the table. Available for minimum 2 persons. A deposit is required to secure your booking, which will be deducted from the final bill.
Japanese Afternoon Tea
£55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us at Ginza St James's for Afternoon tea with a Japanese Twist. Featuring Savoury treats such as Teriyaki Beef and Black Cod Croquette alongside sweet treats including Passion Fruit Curd and mango and green tea Mochi. For those who fancy something sparkling on the side then we recommend an upgrade to include a glass of Champagne, perfect for the ultimate celebration.
Special Lunch Menu Two Courses
£32.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in our delectable two-course lunch offer! Choose from a tantalizing selection of starters and mains crafted to satisfy every palate. Whether you crave a light and refreshing appetizer or a hearty main course, our menu has something to delight your taste buds.

Private dining

What 438 people are saying

Ginza St. James's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ginza St. James's offers an exceptional dining experience with "absolutely amazing" food, especially the "outstanding" sashimi and Kobe beef. The setting and decor are "wonderful," complemented by "attentive, friendly" service. While some found it pricey, the unique dishes and ambiance make it a memorable visit.

438 Reviews

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Eriko
London9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good value lunch and fantastic and delicious food again at Ginza restaurant in London. Excellent service. My friend enjoyed the lunch very much.
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Michael
London1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding, the food quality is impressive and the Teppanyaki show very funny. The service was efficient and the room quiet. I’ll come back
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Adrian
London1 review
2.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We have been to Ginza many times and we’re looking forward to the evening. Sadly from start to finish it was a disappointing evening. The ambience has taken a dive. It’s always been a quiet downstairs venue but now coupled with awful cover music and service not fitting for the style of food and price that you are paying it is so disappointing. There used to be a manager/ head waiter who ran a tight ship but now there are various Eastern European waitresses doing their own thing and not at all adding to the Ginza name. The lady serving us even opened the wine away from the table and sampled it herself to “test it was ok” £300 for 2 people - which was a 50% discount was a lot to pay for a very average experience. Sadly we won’t be going back.
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Natacha
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely service (although you can only pick one tea, but have unlimited hot water refills). The food was delicious, especially the black cod savoury balls.
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Aisling
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and really attentive service. The restaurant was immaculate, overall a fantastic experience.
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Geoff
London18 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
As we were in Japan in December and our friends will be visiting in May we felt that an evening out in a Japanese restaurant and bar would be fun. It certainly was. The Happy Hour cocktails were good value and the £87 fixed price menu likewise. As always the wine was a tad on the pricey side and perhaps the service, at the start a bit lacklustre, however as the evening wore on it all improved Overall a good place to go.
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Bernadette
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent. Authentic and tasty Japanese! What a food find!! A little pricey, even with the Open50 offer, but well worth it!!!
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Paco
London3 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
La comida podría considerarse aceptable. El servicio pésimo. La atención nula y la sensación del cliente es de sentirse abandonado en su mesa. He tenido que levantarme de mi silla para que nos atendieran.
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van
Las Vegas8 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was just average but expensive for what you get. We ordered seaweed salad, crispy tofu, black cod and two rolls. We asked for the rolls and the cod to come at the same time but the cod arrived 10 minutes before my companion’s food arrived. The restaurant was 2/3 empty! T The big surprise was a 15% discretionary tip, which was automatically added to the bill. How was that discretionary? The waitress was friendly but not attentive. We asked two times for our bill. Then waited to pay. We were not in a hurry so we just waited to see how long it would take. More than 15 minutes. The menu says beer on tap but came out in a bottle. The staircase going down to the dining room is so dark. Not sure what ambiance they try to create because the dining room is bright. The restaurant was empty but a nonrefundable 20 euros for no show was charged per person to reserve. With so many restaurants in London, we will not be going back to this one.
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Susan
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a fantastic dinner- the fish was fresh and delicious and the experience was made even more enjoyable by the amazing sushi chef. We will definitely go back!
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Ginza St. James's is rated 4.2 stars by 438 OpenTable diners.

Ginza St. James's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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