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The James - The James, Babylon, NY

The James

4.6
4.6
417 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 44 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

  • $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 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.,Mon - 5:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.,Wed - Thu - 5:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.,Fri - 4:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
    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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 417 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Suffolk

    Most Booked

  • Suffolk

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The James in Babylon offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the elegant ambiance and attentive staff, often highlighting the price fix menu and special occasion touches. While some find it "a bit pricey" and noisy, many promise to return for its "next-level" cuisine and atmosphere.

417 Reviews

  1. Joanie

    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
    It was very beautiful very delicious. The food was definitely. Excellent. Drinks are a little pricey, but otherwise it was a wonderful experience.

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  2. Mary

    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
    Our server Ramon was so attentive and polite Food was excellent , I had salmon , with price fix Wine a little pricey Lemon custard eclair delicious

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Linda

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had gone for drinks when they first opened but menu prices were high. We went tonight bc there was a price fix menu advertised. Made reservations on OpenTable and picked price fixed menu. However it was something we had to ask for, wasn’t offered Service on point! Food …. Well I upgraded to the filet mignon first piece served terrible, I did send it back and got a proper piece was then provided. Honestly… it’s Long Island… not Manhattan… very pretty place… for a special menu, or for a special occasion… but definitely not a once a month place

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  4. Bonnie

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    It was deafening couldn’t get away from the noise. The food was average at best took forever to get drinks from the bar. They did take the drinks off the bill  after it took forever to get, so that was nice. But will not be returning . 

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  5. jeffrey

    VIP

    New York City

    81 reviews

    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service. Need to fix waiting time for table. Should not be more then 5-10 min wait. Also air conditioner was to high. Otherwise all great. Staff at desk work very hard to get tables asap.

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  6. Sandy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our fourth experience having dinner here, at The Janes, and honestly, it was just as wonderful as the time before! The food and service are absolutely amazing! It is remarkable how friendly every single staff member is, and the food is perfect every time. My husband had the NY Strip with blueberry butter, and loved it, as did our friends who had joined us. They also had to try the flaming sticky toffee and the chocolate layer cake, which was delicious as well. Always a fantastic experience.

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  7. John

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely great dinner. Ambiance and service was great. Food was delicious. Sat in a cute little booth for two. It was perfect. Will definitely be returning.
    The JamesResponded 3 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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  8. John

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got the Price Fix dinner with the Filet Mignon. It was delicious and cooked to perfection. Our server Abby was attentive and professional. The atmosphere was nice and the place is decorated beautifully. A bit pricey, but was worth it for the overall experience. We will go back again!
    The JamesResponded 3 days ago
    Dear John, We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Price Fix dinner! Your kind words about our attentive service and the atmosphere are greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back to The James.

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  9. Patti

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The room was loud making it hard to hear. The food was great.
    The JamesResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Patti, We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our cuisine however we are sorry if the noise in the room affected your dining experience. We appreciate your input and look forward to serving you again soon. - The James Management Team

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  10. Desiree

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining at The James, and it certainly won’t be the last!! We were seated upstairs in a private room. The ambiance is elegant, the staff was very attentive. The food was absolutely delicious, as well as the cocktails!! We had a wonderful time, and can’t wait to return!!
    The JamesResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Desiree, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful first visit to The James. We truly appreciate your kind words and can't wait to welcome you back for another wonderful experience!

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FAQs

The James is rated 4.6 stars by 417 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The James

21 Fire Island Ave, Babylon, NY 11702-3501

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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