Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. New York State
  4. Suffolk
  5. Babylon
The James, Babylon, NY

The James

4.5
4.5
284 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 34 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

  • 3-Course Tasting Menu $59

    Nov 3, 2024 - Nov 28, 2024
    FOR A LIMITED TIME! Enjoy a 3-course tasting menu for $59—available Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings for the month of November. (plus tax & gratuity. Not valid on parties of 12 or more guests) https://www.thejamesli.com/tasting-menu/

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    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 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 284 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York State

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Suffolk

    Most Booked

  • Suffolk

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The James offers a stunning dining experience with "outstanding food, service, and ambiance." Patrons praise its beautiful decor and attentive staff. While some note noise levels as a downside, the restaurant excels in delivering a "fantastic" atmosphere, making it ideal for special occasions. Enjoy delicious dishes like the beef Wellington and explore a diverse menu.

284 Reviews

  1. Emily

    New York State

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great night. Food and service was amazing! Ambience is 10/10 as well.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Irah

    New York City

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience, José was our server, food outstanding, Service overall on point. Just Love everything about this restaurant.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Pamela

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Caviar bump exceptional, tomahawk steak and beef Wellington delicious. It is a bit more on the louder side, but beautifully decorated.

    Is this helpful?

  4. joe

    New York City

    70 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Micheal was outstanding!! Food was very good . We did the caviar bump and it was fun and delicious!! With their new chefs wow what a difference!!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Stephanie

    New York City

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very happy with our first dining experience at the James. Atmosphere is wonderful, food and drinks were great! Wish there were a few more vegetarian options, but Will definitely recommended.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Kristine

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very impressed with the hospitality. We will be returning soon. :)
    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.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Susan

    New York City

    24 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Underwhelming. Steak was good, nothing special. Crab cake was very good however the sauce didn't compliment. Pork chop was overcooked. Lyonnaise potatoes were bland. Service was sporadic - very busy. Waiter was very nice and accommodating. Small portions
    The JamesResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Susan Thank you for dining with us. We are sorry to hear you were not completely satisfied with your experience. Our goal is to provide exceptional service and cuisine to every guest. Our management team would have been happy to address your concerns had they been brought to our attention. Your business is important to us and we hope you will dine with us again.

    Is this helpful?

  8. lynda

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The three of us had a lovely time. The place is elegant and friendly. The service was excellent We did the price fixed and found the food to be delicious and the portions quite big but bc the food was so good we all over ate. I look forward to going back maybe for a happy hour at the beautiful bar. Thanks for a very nice time on such a crumby rainy night
    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.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Gary

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a 6:30 reservation and from the time we sat down to the time we left it was a great experience! We started with the calamari appetizer which was fried perfectly and the addition of cherry pepper “chips” (sliced cherry peppers lightly dredged in the calamari coating, and then fried) was a nice pop of heat. It added another layer of flavor that was unexpected, but very welcome. My wife got the Steak Frittes. The steak was cooked perfectly and fries had great flavor. I got the whole branzino and was not disappointed! The fish was cooked perfectly and the taste was phenomenal! We will definitely be returning!
    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.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Deborah

    New York City

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good. We all had the bronzino and it was delicious. I started off with Kumamoto oysters that were fresh and just right. The music playing was pretty loud for a restaurant but otherwise we had an enjoyable evening.
    The JamesResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and for the five-star review! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

The James is rated 4.5 stars by 284 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 34 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/
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Open for Business Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo