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The James, Babylon, NY

The James

4.5
4.5
306 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

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2 people
19:00
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:30
  • 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

  • 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

  • New Year's Day

    1 Jan 2025 only
    Celebrate New Year’s Day at The James and enjoy our a la carte & $59 Prix Fixe dinner menus
    New Year's Day photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 17:00 - 21:45,Wed - Thu - 17:00 - 21:45,Fri - 16:00 - 22:45
    Enjoy Happy Hour Specials weeknights at the bar from 4 pm-6 pm. $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

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What 306 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Suffolk

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The James offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding food, service & ambiance." Guests praise the beautifully designed interior and the attentive, knowledgeable staff. While noise levels can be high, the diverse menu, highlighted by dishes like the creamed spinach and tomahawk steak, ensures a delightful culinary journey.

306 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner out; everyone was courteous and professional; good vibe; beautiful setting and very good meal

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  2. anastasia

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, relaxing music, delicious food and a wonderful staff. Value for money was great, and we will definitely be returning!

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  3. frank

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, drinks, service and ambiance. Fantastic dining experience.

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  4. Gregory

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolute 10. The staff is amazing, the food was great and the decor was incredible.

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  5. Rosalie

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was poor & noise level felt like I was in a cafeteria. Would not go back

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  6. Elanna

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From drinks at the bar to dessert, everything was delish! Plus Servers were very attentive. Shared a delish 24 oz rib eye btwn 2 and still had leftovers. Would definitely recommend Cannot wait to go back

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  7. Gina

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We recently dined at The James to celebrate my husband’s birthday, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The restaurant’s decor was beautiful—elegant and welcoming, creating the perfect atmosphere for a special occasion. The service was outstanding; the staff were attentive, friendly, and made us feel truly valued as guests. The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish prepared to perfection. To make the evening even more memorable, the staff surprised us with a glass of champagne each and a thoughtful birthday card for my husband. It was such a kind and personal touch that truly elevated the experience. Overall, it was an exceptional evening, and I would definitely return. Whether for a celebration or just a nice dinner out, this is a place I would highly recommend
    The JamesResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for celebrating with us and for the five-star review with wonderful feedback! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  8. Christopher

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was mediocre at best. Food was very good.

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  9. Phil

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were a party of four and while our service was very good, as we would have expected, the noise level was too LOUD. The music was not appropriate for a fine dining restaurant. We ordered: 1- Beef Wellington prime filet mignon, which was tasty but drowned in foie gras-veal demi glaze. Ask for it on the side. Excellent dish, cooked mid rare 2- Crispy faroe salmon, celery root hash, shaved brussels sprout caramelized fennel, chopped bacon, lemon caper aioli. Excellent, as it said Crispy but moist , delicious 3- Crispy duck breast, sliced tri-color carrot, beluga lentil, luxardo cherry, duck whisky jus. Excellent, cooked to perfection 4- Half chicken, cipollini onion confit, fondant potato, king oyster mushroom, lemon chicken. Moist and juicy 5- We had 3 sides to share which was more than enough and they, asparagus, brussel sprouts and duck fat confit gratin potatoes, were delicious. While the service and food were excellent, we would not dine there again, such a shame.
    The JamesResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Phil Thank you for dining with us. We're always looking to improve our guests' experiences and we'll certainly take your comments into consideration. We're glad you enjoyed our cuisine and found the service excellent. We hope to have the chance to serve you again.

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  10. Rose

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. Really nice atmosphere. Food was delicious , service was fantastic. The vibes were of an elegant speakeasy era. Highly recommend. A little pricey, but what isn’t.
    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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FAQs

The James is rated 4.5 stars by 306 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The James

21 Fire Island Ave, Babylon, NY 11702-3501

Additional information

  • Area
    Babylon
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:30
  • 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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