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    3.7 (141 reviews)
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    Signature margarita
    Amneris M.

    This is the second time I've been to The James. First time was for my husband's birthday and this time he took me for Mother's Day. Last time we were seated on the ground floor, this time we got the chance to be seated upstairs. The decor is fabulous! I love the artwork perfectly placed around. The service is spectacular and our waitress was fabulous. They provided me with a complimentary Rosé. To start we had oysters, one was super small and hardly anything in it. I wouldn't do the lobster again, I felt like it was too overcooked. The crème brûlée was delicious. Thanks for a great evening.

    Mariah B.

    It was nice but not my cup of tea. It's definitely gorgeous. You walk into a beautiful lobby with a stunning staircase. We opted to take the elevator and the hostess said it was quicker to take the stairs? Not a good welcoming. The bread that was brought to our table was great. My steak frites was mediocre. Although it was the cheapest steak, it lacked flavor. The fries were ok. It's a very expensive place but I'd rather take my money elsewhere.

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    Bianca C.

    This place is STUNNING. The decor when you walk in is so grand, the staff is so kind when they greet you. Its an absolutely beautiful restaurant. They start you off with a whole loaf of warm bread which was delicious. They have two options when making resis, i suggest trying the prefix because it has so many options and you get an app, entree and dessert! Cannot wait to return back to this place

    Ceasar salad and grilled octopus
    Mary Kate G.

    This place is absolutely stunning. The staff on point friendly and amazing service. Stopped in on a Thursday night. Got seated right away no reservation. The bar was pumping. The food came out quick and was delicious. I'll definitely be back The Ceasar salad was amazing. Lots of cheese. And steak cooked to perfection

    Duck breast

    Came in on a Saturday night with reservations. We were promptly brought to our table. It was very loud around the bar area when we walked in, but the area we sat off to the side was not too bad in terms of volume. The ambiance was fun and lovely in my opinion. Our waiter was sweet and attentive. They brought out bread with butter, which was delicious and fresh. For appetizers, we ordered the beef tartare, which was my first time trying it. It was smooth and delicious and had a great flavor from the capers. We also ordered the calamari, which was nice and it was served with marinara sauce and fried jalapeños. For entrees, we ordered the skirt steak, which came à la carte. It was flavorful and came with two long pieces. Personally, I would prefer the skirt steak to be a little thicker, but it was overall soft and delicious. We ordered the charred broccolini side, and it was okay. Our other entree was the duck breast. We were intrigued by the chocolate chip cookie crumble, and it worked! The duck was cooked perfectly, the puree was nice, and the Brussels sprouts were okay. My only complaint would have to be the wait on the food. But luckily, the waiter was attentive to us, and we had nice company at dinner to kill the time. Overall, would recommend this place if you're celebrating an occasion or want a fancy experience.

    Very nice bar area

    Me as was wonderful! All of his suggestions were spot on and he had the menu down Pat! Thank You for a great timeN I don't

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    Juliana G.

    Truly love everything about The James! A great place for delicious drinks and an awesome spot to host a private party. I love the vibe and everyone that works there is super nice. The menu is lacking in shareables - but the entrees are great!

    Christina A.

    Visited The James for my birthday dinner with family and could not have been more pleased. This was my first visit. I was immediately impressed with the beautiful interior, and the meal continued to be fabulous. Cocktails were excellent, service was excellent, food was excellent. The ribeye steaks & beef wellington were out of this world, and it takes a lot for me to say that, because I don't love red meat! My entree was the lobster pasta which was also wonderful. They capped off the meal with a complimentary round of champagne and a card for my birthday; very classy. Just an awesome experience. I will say this certainly isn't a place to go if you wanna save a buck, but the ambiance, service, great food, and experience really made it worth the price. The whole fam agreed and was happy. My only complaints were that the temperature upstairs was HOT, we were all a little uncomfortable, and I would say this restaurant is on the louder side. It was a bit quieter upstairs.

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    Angel M.

    Pretty much perfect in every way. Setting. Service. Temperature. Food. Drinks. The place has a great bar and 2 floors of dining. Art adorns the walls with great museum lighting. The interior temperature was perfect. Not too warm. Not too cold. The service was impeccable. Stephanie did a great job making sure our drinks and food were perfectly timed. The ribeye was possibly the best steak I've had. Medium rare and sliced to perfection. The broccolini and potatoes were delicious. The drinks were strong and well crafted. The bar scene was also a watchers dream. Eclectic patrons that made the night even better as we people watched.

    Cesar Salad
    Michael S.

    The old Carriage House in Babylon has a new look and a new name The James. You enter to a spacious lobby with the bar on your right and the Hostess to your left, well lit dining room. Service was good and the food was fresh. Had the James Salad was good but not for what they charge. The cod, shrimp pasta, pork chop, were delicious. Dessert Crème Brûlée was delicious, the bread pudding was ok would not order it again. Valet parking available if not a municipal lot is there also. CIAO FOR NOW

    Ragu
    Katelyn S.

    We started with appetizers, my fiancé and I shared the special, a braised short rib croquette topped with lobster tail. It was okay, but again, not a wow factor. The other couple we were with ordered the steak tartare, and he said it was good. For mains, two in our group ordered the lobster pasta and really enjoyed it. I had the ragu pasta, which was tasty but nothing memorable, and another in our party had the branzino...good, but not amazing. Overall, the food was decent but didn't stand out. The drinks were more disappointing. My fiancé liked his espresso martini, but the other cocktails missed the mark. My strawberry Aperol spritz was not enjoyable, and the dessert cocktail described as a "rainbow cookie" was overly heavy on amaretto and didn't taste as expected. One of our friends ordered a dessert whiskey that was supposed to have hints of banana, peanut butter, and bacon...it didn't have those that's as much as expected, and he didn't like it. I tried it myself (and I'm not usually a whiskey drinker), but thought it was okay only because it wasn't as strong as most whiskeys I've had. Service was another downside. It took a long time to place our order, our server rarely checked in, and overall the pace was slow. Larger parties nearby frequently interrupted staff while they were helping other tables, which made the atmosphere feel chaotic. Our seating also hurt the experience. Despite requesting not to be near the kitchen or bathrooms, we were placed in a corner right next to the kitchen and drink cart. Many guests mistook the area for the restroom, so there was constant foot traffic around our table. One other note the chairs are extremely uncomfortable our if felt like the chairs were too tiny for an average person to feel comfortable and one of our friends was pregnant and she was very uncomfortable the entire time. If I ever decided to go back I would specifically want a booth but not sure if I would return honestly. The space itself is very pretty, but between the drinks, service, and atmosphere, we left feeling disappointed. Unfortunately, I don't think we'd return.

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    The Local - Good as gold wrap

    The Local

    3.9(218 reviews)
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    Wanted to go to a place with good apps and non meat . This is essentially a sports bar across the…read morestreet from the train station. The noise volume is fairly loud, if that is an issue for you . The food however was delicious! And we were able to have a variety of vegetarian dishes! My favorite was the perogie appetizer with ford onions and cheese, really great. As were the dried pickles , the GUAC and chips and the tuna tacos. Service was good. There are all high top tables and a few outdoor tables to sit. They didn't exactly have a children's menu but they offered hamburgers, chicken fingers or Mac and cheese.

    Grabbed a quick bite with my teenager. We were so full from the appetizers and had to wrap up the…read moremain sandwiches lol. This place is always a hit for us. A little tricky with the parking but there's an app where you can pay your numbered spot. The server helped us out which was a huge plus! The portions are huge here (hence the take out). My son loved the skillet Mac n cheese and the buffalo chicken egg rolls were so filling. For dinner I had the black bean burger and was quite pleased. It was topped with avocado, red onion, tomato, sauce and the patty was homemade and full of flavor. Special shout out to the truffle fries yum yum yum! My son enjoyed the steak sandwich for dinner no complaints!

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    Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar - Dessert options

    Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar

    4.0(623 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Barrique in Babylon is an absolute hit--the fun, energetic vibe hits you the moment you walk…read morethrough the door, making it such a great spot to hang out. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the drink menu is top-tier with wonderfully balanced cocktails, and the pizza is cooked to absolute perfection with fantastic crust and flavor. From the great energy to the excellent food and drinks, it delivers a 5-star experience all around, and I can't wait to go back!

    This was the worse pizza I had in my life…read more Remember after school and your mom heated up Ellio's Pizza from the freezer? Think of that same pizza crust being served at Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar. And they're commanding such high prices! All these 4-5 star reviews, what am I missing? We're going to see at show at Jones Beach so I suggested something close to my sister in laws house. I never been so I suggested Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar based on past Yelp reviews. Lets' back up. -Atmosphere? 10 out of 10. The bar and inside restaurant looks amazing. We chose to sit outside, its a beautiful night. -Parking? I was able to park out front, on the street. -Drinks? I had a pretty good cocktail, Peach Bourbon Lemonade made with Bourbon and Peach Schnapps. -Wait staff? Our waitress was attentive and all of the waiters kept our water glasses full and removed our finished plates. My wife & I always get a pizza and a salad to split between us. I ordered for us the Poached Pear Salad. Topped with crumbled gorgonzola, chopped pecans, and poached pears. This was a nice summer-y salad. I liked it, it was a nice starter but $18 bucks?? First time here and the pizza just turned me off. I would have changed it up if I had to start over, maybe a meat & cheese platter? There's too much competition in the area, the small plates are full entree prices and we were served yucko pizza.

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    The Piermont

    4.3(62 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    "I see her on the freeway Long Island Expressway…read moreHey, give me a break, baby Help me get out of this rain" (Rolling Stones) I just attended a wedding here, and I honestly can't imagine any aspect of the experience that could have been improved. It was that good. The wedding ceremony took place outside, where rows of chairs were set up and we all had gorgeous waterfront views. After the ceremony, we walked into the building's first floor for the cocktail hour. Simply put, the food was amazing. The cocktail hour alone could have served as a meal. There was a big central charcuterie station of cold appetizers - think meats, cheeses, fruits, and crudities. The four corners of the room each housed a food station - a carving station, sushi/sashimi, pasta, and Asian stir fry. Oh, and there were tons of butler service passed hors oeuvres too. Next, we walked upstairs to the large ballroom for the main meal. Dinner service started with a "Burrata Caprese" salad with a big hunk of creamy mozzarella served in a dressed salad with grilled bread. As for the dinner entrees, would you believe a choice of SEVEN entrees?? I kid you not -- seven entrees - Branzino, chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, Surf and Turf, and eggplant. My table had just about all of the choices, and everything disappeared. After the meal, there was an apple tart with ice cream and wedding cake. All of the people I interacted with, the hosts, the bartenders, the servers and the clearers were super polite and friendly. When I think about the decor, the scenery, the food, and the service, this was a top-notch experience, Well done, Piermont.

    I just recently attended a reception here over the weekend. It was AMAZING. From the views, to the…read moreservice, to the food. All of it exceeded my expectations of a New York wedding. When we arrived we enjoyed specialists drinks, appetizers, and a solo musician on the main floor. There were so many different and fun small plates constantly passed around from mini fish tacos, crab crakes, bruschetta, to fried ravioli. They had hot carving stations and a pasta bar. We were then moved upstairs for the main reception event and dinner. It was a huge wedding party and all of the guests fit comfortably. The decorations were perfection and all of the servers and bartenders were attentive and nice. It was a blast and the staff at Piermont helped make it a success. If you are thinking of this location for your future wedding or reception, I 10/10 recommend the Piermont.

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    The Argyle

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    3.5(348 reviews)
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    We were looking for a place to eat before going to a concert and decided on The Argyle. I think…read morethis was my second time here because I remembered the watermelon martini so I ordered that again. I loved it! I remember it being in a larger glass years ago but oh well, I ended up ordering 2! Our waiter was extremely nice and personable. The restaurant itself was nice as well but unbelievably loud! Loud music and loud talking because people couldn't hear each other over the music. I started with a mango jicama salad from the specials menu, it was delicious, I definitely recommend it and I hope they still have it if I ever get back that way. I also ordered another appetizer for my dinner, mediterranean flatbread. It was mid. The toppings were good but the bread didn't seem fresh. Not a deterrent for a future visit though. I'll hopefully be back, there are so many interesting things on the menu and i definitely have to try some of the other drinks.

    I had a delicious dinner, from appetizer to dessert…read more My server, Holly, assisted me with menu selections and was wonderful and friendly. She treated me like a VIP. The menu is eclectic: everything from Fried Goat Cheese to Spicy Stuffed Rigatoni to Parm Truffle Fries. I ordered the Au Poivre Skewers and Taste of Long Island Oysters as appetizers. For a cocktail, I had an Old Fashioned made with Woodford Reserve. For dessert, I had the Chocolate Dubai Martini. The Au Poivre Sauce was on par with any steakhouse in NYC, the oysters tasted fresh caught, the Old Fashioned was magnificent with Bourbon Cherries, and the Dubai Martini (a dessert, not a cocktail) was rich and chocolatey. The food and drink are a little pricey for what you get, but that is the story with most restaurants these days. The crowd was a little noisy. It was hard to hear what the bartender was saying to sometimes, but that is just me, Gail B., usually having difficulty tuning out the restaurant/bar crowd.

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    Watermelon martini! Small but delish.

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