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The James - The James, Babylon, NY

The James

4.5
4.5
363 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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

What 363 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Suffolk

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The James offers an elegant dining experience with a beautiful ambiance, "amazing service," and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the attentive staff and standout dishes like beef Wellington and seafood offerings. While some find it "a bit noisy," the overall atmosphere and culinary delights make it a "must-visit" spot for special occasions.

363 Reviews
  1. Jay

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic space and food. Ideal for a special occassion.

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  2. Alysha

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and great food! Seems like a nice place to host a private event.

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  3. Nicole

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply amazing! Definitely worth trying!!!! So relaxing and delicious

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  4. Chris

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The former Carriage house has been reborn as a top shelf dining experience. The decor has a New York City elegance. The bar area is alive, great assortment of adult beverages, bartenders busy serving cocktails. Crab cakes are meaty, the salmon crispy and moist, the pork chop thick, moist with just the right amount of spicy kick. The noise level is a little high but it's a lively energy that sweeps you up with it. So, dress up and enjoy an experience that'll put a smile on your face and in your stomach.

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  5. Mike 'Barsnobs'

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Matthew and his staff were incredible. Prince Harry took care of us. The food was exceptional. It was restaurant week so it gave us a chance to try it. The drinks were well made. The service was too notch. The aesthetics were great. The Fusilli and the Salmon are the best we have had. The cheesecake was smooth and creamy. Salads were too notch as well. I cannot say enough about their restaurant. And the birthday card for my girlfriend's birthday was a nice touch. We will be back. Tell em Barsnobs sent ya!

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  6. AnneMarie

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great for a special occasion! The food is delicious and the service is excellent.
    The JamesResponded 2 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. Victoria

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is beautiful. I loved the atmosphere, the music, the art. All amazing. The food was not so good. Especially for the prices. I did expect a more enjoyable meal. If we return, it will be just for the drinks. The dirty martini was one of the best I ever had.
    The JamesResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Victoria, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the ambiance and the music however, we're sorry our cuisine didn't meet your expectations. Our guests' satisfaction is very important to us and our managers would have been happy to address your concerns had they been brought to our attention. We're always looking to improve and your feedback is invaluable to us. Kindly message us with more information when you have time. Thank you

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  8. Joann

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. Served quickly and hot. The employees were very gracious. The filet mignon was done to perfection. I loved the Brussels sprouts. The birthday card and the cheesecake was a surprise. A definite go to.
    The JamesResponded 2 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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  9. Laraine

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    It was terrible. The hostesses do not know how to seat their clientele, we arrived on time for a 7:45 reservation and out friends came in 10 minutes later. The 4 bimbo hostesses gave away our table and we were not seated till 8:30. We come from the North Shore. The food and service we were given is Definitely not worth the trip.

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  10. sal

    VIP

    New York City

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The parking situation was confusing and the valet wasn’t exactly smooth in or out of the parking lot. The service was good but we had two servers and never knew which one was actually helping us. The calamari was very good, the chicken sandwich was average, and the pork chop was very good.
    The JamesResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Sal We apologize for the confusion regarding the parking situation and the service during your visit. We're always working to improve, and your feedback helps us do that. We do hope to serve you again soon.

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FAQs

The James is rated 4.5 stars by 363 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 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
  • 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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