Lynsey Smith

The restaurant itself is really beautiful with the wrap around staircase, loft and high ceilings. The waitstaff was very attentive and we enjoyed our meal. Would recommend the Brussels sprouts as a side and key lime pie for dessert. I enjoyed the Riesling wine and calamari appetizer. I didn't love my entree which was Chilean sea bass but it didn’t take away from the experience being great.

Krista Saad

We had an amazing experience tonight at the James . The atmosphere was cozy and gorgeous. The staff all welcomed us , the food was phenomenal, every dish we ordered . Our server was very attentive and delightful ! Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a date night , get together etc.

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Braddy Dominguez

First time at The James. Place was so beautifully decorated, staff was very sweet and accommodating, but my favorite was the manager Sean. He kept coming to our table asking if all was ok. Always with a smile. He was knowledgeable about the food and drinks, giving us some good advice on what to order. We tried the caviar pump for the first time and he instructed us on how to properly eat it. Food was super tasty and drinks were strong. We definitely will be coming back to visit Sean. He made this experience 10 times better. Thank you!

Alicia Hunt

My husband took me to The James for my birthday tonight. It was wonderful! The food was delicious and abundant. Anna, our waitress was warm, personable, efficient and there when we needed her. Sean, the manager came around several times making sure we were happy with everything and was super friendly. We will definitely be going back in the near future!

Carlene Bryant

I recently had my daughter’s engagement party at The James and cannot say enough about the staff, the food and the restaurant itself. Samantha (our event coordinator) planned the perfect party for us. She was very detail oriented, very helpful and very patient with any last minute changes. She always made herself available for any questions that we had, which we greatly appreciated. She stayed on sight at the party the entire time to make sure that everything ran seamlessly. The food and drinks were absolutely fabulous and the staff were honestly just wonderful (shout out to Michael who always made sure we were taken care of). The staff as a whole were professional, very kind and very personable. The restaurant is beautifully done. Our party was upstairs, very spacious and private. We had compliment after compliment all night long. I cannot say enough about Samantha and The James and would highly recommend them for a special event. Samantha made my daughter’s Engagement party a night to remember! A million thank you’s for a perfect night!

Brendon Richardson

I held my engagement party upstairs at The James and it was the most perfect night all thanks to the staff and specifically Samantha. All of the food was amazing. Everyone at the party was raving about the food. The staff were extremely attentive. Mercedes, Samantha, and Matthew kept checking up on us to make sure we were taken care of. The atmosphere was better than we could have pictured. The planning going into the party was very smooth and they captured everything that we wanted perfectly. I would highly recommend The James for any occassion, it was a night we will always remember!

Vanessa Bashkin

We came to The James in Babylon for our anniversary dinner and had an amazing experience. The ambiance upstairs was beautiful and the restaurant was spotless. Our server and the entire staff were attentive and welcoming. We enjoyed the fried calamari, lobster pasta, ribeye steak, pomme purée, asparagus, and the chocolate cake for dessert. Everything was delicious, including the cocktails. We even received a lychee margarita amuse-bouche and a champagne toast for our celebration. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back.

Lynda Brust

Elegant party venue! I hosted a bridal shower for my daughter on Saturday. Everything was just perfect! Samantha and the staff worked seamlessly to insure the shower was a success. They even helped with setting up and breaking down the room! Our guests raved about the food and service! I felt relaxed leaving the details of the shower in their very capable hands! Thank you for a most memorable day!

Henry Bradley III

This was our first time at "The James". We were Celebrating our Wedding Anniversay. The manager "Kyle" made sure we were happy with our choice of restaurants. "Ramon" our server was patient & very attentive. The car Valet attendants were polite & quick. Our meal choices were deliciously prepared, served with joy & the flavors were memorable. Everyone who attended to us seemed happy to be there. I highly recommend the house "Tiramisu" & the "Sticy Toffee Pudding" for dessert.

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Ashley Wentz

This is my first time at The James and I will most certainly be back! Abby was so efficient and sweet, she had great recommendations and made sure we were taken care of at all times. The food was wonderful and the drinks were a 10/10. For appetizers we got the beef tartar, tuna crudo, oysters and caviar bumps. For dinner we got the cowboy ribeye, beef Wellington, pork chop, NY strip, brussel sprouts and mac and cheese.

James Wood

My wife and I had dinner tonight at THE JAMES in Babylon to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We started the evening at the bar, taking advantage of their excellent happy hour menu. Afterward, we were seated in the dining room for dinner where we shared a 40-ounce Tomahawk steak topped with Bone Marrow Butter. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and was absolutely delicious. For our sides, we ordered Duck Fat Confit Gratin Potato and Charred Broccolini. Both were flavorful and well prepared. Our server Ana was incredibly helpful, kind, and professional, offering exceptional hospitality throughout the night. Before dinner, we were surprised with a glass of champagne and a personalized anniversary card. This thoughtful touch made our evening even more special. Another unique aspect of The James is their food claim check system. If you have leftovers, they carefully pack them up and provide a claim check number allowing you to pick them up before you leave. From start to finish, we had a wonderful dining experience and have only good things to say about The James. Highly recommend.

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Darlene Nunez

The James is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, everything was amazing. Our waiter, Michael, was incredibly helpful in explaining the menu to us. The food was delicious, starting from the mouthwatering bread they served us right down to the tasty dessert. We had an incredible time, thanks to the fantastic drinks and the immaculate atmosphere and vibe. The interior design is phenomenal, with lovely aesthetics that add to the charm of the place. Every detail in the restaurant was great, and we can't wait to come back!

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Laura G

Enjoyed a meal here with 2 other couples. Our server was great. The food was tasty. Price point is very high for portion size.The only complaints were they were out of a lot of things we ordered, the first round of drinks at the bar took a very long time (it was not crowded) and the burger someone in our party ordered was not cooked well.

Thomas Kempster

To start, I must say our dinner at The James was during a popular time for holiday parties. As such, I will need to return in the coming months when things calm down. However this review is our first time dining at the restaurant and during busy holiday time of year. To start, we arrived early for our 6pm reservations to have a cocktail, walking in around 5pm the bar was packed and extremely loud. I slipped inbetween people to order a drink that once the bartender reached me all went well. Cocktails were made perfect and bartender was quick to cover demand. Wish we could have sat down but majority of the tables were reserved for parties. With others of our party arriving, we were sat at a table upstairs and greeted by our servers. They were busy but very attentive to our needs through out dinner. We ordered Baked Clams that were absolutely excellent. Followed by Lobster Pasta, Cod Fish and their Tomahawk steak special for two. My wife and I had the steak which was prepared to our request but was a bit fatty. I might be spoiled by other steak houses here on Long Island but dont think it stacks up to those as its competition. However all in all. It was good and I will go back to try at a quieter time and provide a update.

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I came in with high expectations, and the ambience was incredible. The service was great—everyone was very kind and made our birthday feel special, which we really appreciated. The food itself is very expensive, but the portion sizes were perfect. You get a fair amount for what you pay. Unfortunately, my counterpart and I had a bad experience with the meat. We ordered the filet mignon, and for $130, it was disappointing that the steak was overcooked. We didn’t ask for a replacement because we were starving, but it came out very overdone and honestly a bit cold. The flavor was still good, but for that price, it should’ve been perfect. I understand it was busy, and overall the service was still solid—our waitstaff was incredible, very polite and attentive. There were a few moments where we waited a bit, but nothing unreasonable, and it did give us time to get our appetite back. One highlight was the dessert. The cake was amazing—18 layers of pure goodness. I’d definitely recommend getting that.

This experience deserves to be posted so that this restaurant can hopefully improve. I’ve had similar issues multiple times I’ve dined here and since some time has passed since my last time there, it unfortunately doesn’t seem much has changed. Ate here Saturday night, the server was very pleasant but basically left our table after the appetizers were served. We had an 8:15pm reservation, sat at 8:30pm which is fine, not a big deal. Appetizers came out at a decent time however the main issue was that they stopped servicing our table after that, no one came by to check on us for over an hour. We were all fighting to stay awake as we waited for our meals. The staff was even breaking down the tables all around us which I’m sorry when you’re dropping over $200 per person on a meal, is in extreme poor taste. We were not served our meals till 10:30pm, my bf had to stalk someone down to even get a coffee to try and stay awake before the dinners were finally served. In this type of an establishment I was shocked at the service received. It was great in the beginning and then crickets. They also took forever to hand the cards back so we had to wait again when all we wanted to do was leave. Oh, and they took our waters away as we were mid drinking them, it was very odd. Please take this review into consideration as this was such a poor experience at such a beautiful establishment.

Danielle Pacicca

Was excited to come here. Atmosphere and service were top notch and a beautiful setting. We came for a friend’s birthday and they even gave her a Birthday card. The menu looked relatively unique and we were excited to try the food. When the food came most of the party was very dissatisfied. All three dishes were drenched in sauce . One dish seemingly to cover a cheap piece of meat. I would have enjoyed my dish much more had it not been for the sauce. Aside from that the drinks were not mixed well at all. I’m glad we didn’t order any of the specials as the check might have been double the price and I’m afraid we would have been terribly disappointed. We did order dessert and that was wonderful! I ordered off the menu and the berries were sweet and fresh and presented beautifully.

Amy Lombardi

Our group of 10 adults experienced a dangerous failure to follow food allergy safety protocols. I have a nut allergy and routinely disclose it when ordering items that may contain nuts, yet we were served appetizers from the specials menu containing nuts with no indication, no warning, and no allergy inquiry. After one bite of the meatball appetizer special, I had an immediate allergic reaction. When I asked the waiter to confirm what type of nuts the meatballs contained and questioned the bacon appetizer, he was unsure and had to go to the back to check, later confirming that both contained nuts. Our server never apologized. The manager’s response was dismissive and unempathetic, deflecting responsibility rather than showing concern to a serious medical issue. While I was in the bathroom dealing with my reaction, my unfinished entrée was taken away. As I returned to the table, I passed the manager and pointed out that my meal was being removed. He stated the unannounced nut-containing appetizers and my entrée would be removed. The bill arrived incorrect, and after follow-up, I was still charged for my entrée. We also declined a complimentary dessert, yet four desserts were brought anyway two of them containing nuts. This ruined the night , as I spent the remainder of the evening managing an allergic reaction. The lack of communication, allergy awareness, and follow-through was unacceptable. Overall, the atmosphere was beautiful, the service was unacceptable and the food and drinks were average at best for a restaurant that presents itself as higher-end.

John Oakley

The waitress forgot to get one of the party's dinner order. This has never happened in any restaurant that I have ever been too. It happened to be the birthday boy. She also never made up for the mistake. One of the water glasses had a finger mark on the inside and it had to be replaced. The food was excellent the bus boy service was excellent. The waitress was probably too busy to really care about our table. We asked her for some tongs for the salad we ordered and she brought over two forks. The table next to us had the same salad appetizer and they got tongs. Very disappointed with the waitress and it kinda ruined the night for the birthday celebration. If you go there you should probably expect great food but poor waitress service. Maybe we just got the wrong person to wait on our table. I used to be a waiter so I can understand a little bit but this was definitely an issue especially in this level of a restaurant.