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The James, Babylon, NY

The James

4.5
4.5
333 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 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 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

  • 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

  • $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.)

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    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 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

View menu on restaurant's website

What 333 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.

333 Reviews

  1. carly

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The James is a pricy steakhouse. You would think they know how to treat their guests. The food we received was rare and inedible. We had to send it back to be cooked. By the time it came back to our table it was too late for us to even want it. We told them to wrap it up. They still charged for everything. Came home to find the food they wrapped up was someone’s fish. Not from our table. And certainly not the 80$ wagu beef or 30$ burger. Service was slow. Our waiter was not only inattentive but told us what he expected for a tip. Our experience was not good enough to ever warrant coming back

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  2. Martin

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat at a lot of restaurants. This one was 10/10. Food was absolutely amazing. Did not feel rushed. Music, service, food, drinks, lighting, valet/coat check, super courteous. Will definitely be returning. I do not give 10/10 ever. Well deserved.

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  3. Sarah

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful experience. I work in the restaurant industry, I rarely have a Saturday Night off to experience the other side of the dining experience and let me tell you it was superb. I made a note on my reservation saying my boyfriend and I were celebrating our anniversary and we started off the night with a toast of complimentary Prosecco on the house. We also Indulged in the crabcake appetizer, as well as the duck cassoulet that was phenomenal. On Saturday evenings, they offer a château Briand for two for 135 and couldn’t pass up that deal. The martini cart girl was a pleasant surprise as well as the presentation of their bread service with a sharp quick steak knife stabbed through it on the table. Their wine selection by the glass as well as splits and full bottles complemented their level of professionalism and service. We definitely splurge that evening to celebrate, and we look forward to coming back on just a regular evening for dinner in the near future. Thank You

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  4. Deborah

    VIP

    New York City

    57 reviews

    3.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Lovely decor and service was good. Noise level too "energetic" for my taste, or to enjoy conversation with friends. We all ended up leaning in on the table to really speak. Food was fine, nothing too extraordinary.
    The JamesResponded today
    Dear Deborah, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our decor and service. However, we're sorry to hear that the noise level affected your experience. We aim to create a comfortable atmosphere for all our guests and we will certainly take your feedback into consideration as we continually strive to improve our guests' experiences.

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  5. Nadia

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing service and food … it was our first time and not our last . The staff was friendly and attentive . The manager Mathew , was so nice and greeted us at our table ! Next reservation already booked ! 💜
    The JamesResponded today
    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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  6. Veronica

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The space is and it makes you feel some sort of event. It felt a little bit over produced.

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  7. matthew

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as usual. Food and service were top notch.
    The JamesResponded today
    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. Chris

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic birthday dinner with the family. Surprised by the martini woman and ordered a caviar bump. Food was first class. Ambience in the back dinning area was perfect.
    The JamesResponded today
    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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  9. John

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was helpful and attentive. The food and ambiance was amazing! A must try!
    The JamesResponded today
    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. Jaime

    VIP

    New York City

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The James was a great restaurant, great good, excellent service and the upgrade to this place is great.
    The JamesResponded today
    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 333 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 48 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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