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James, Philadelphia, PA

James

4.1
4.1
523 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
1835 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Great for happy hour
  • Innovative
Named after James Logan, the 14th mayor of Philadelphia, James. pays homage to the classic American tavern that was a staple of colonial life. It was in taverns that people like Logan would meet to socialize and make decisions that would shape the young nation.

Today, James. is located in the heart of Philadelphia’s business district. We aim to honor that classic Philadelphia tradition by creating a comfortable-yet-upscale tavern with warm hospitality and a locally-inspired menu. Whether you’re joining us for a business lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, or simply to socialize, we hope you enjoy.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Pub, Sports Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Suminski
  • Catering
    Email info@jamesphiladelphia.com for catering inquiries
  • Private party facilities
    James has 3 private dining areas. The private dining room and the Lounge can hold up to 20 guests for a private dinner. There is also an original vault from the 1920's that is a chef's table for 8-10 guests. The restaurant can also be bought out for larger groups, rehearsal dinners, etc.
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Cross street
    19th St and Arch St
  • Parking details
    Discounted Parking is available in the public lot located at 1919 Arch St. Ask the host for a voucher before paying! Parking is also available in the garage adjacent to the Bell Tell Company Building on Arch st as well as in the garage on 19th street across from the Four Seasons Hotel entrance. Street Parking is available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 523 people are saying

James reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

523 Reviews
  1. Autismom VIP

    Philadelphia20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As wonderful as our experience was, it was eclipsed by the seamless, professional and engaging server, Meghan. She was fabulous. She answered our questions about the menu with pinpoint accuracy as we took her suggestions and thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. It’s a gorgeous space and we’ll definitely be back.

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  2. MariaK

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The live jazz made our brunch all the more amazing. Food was delicious and we loved the vibe.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Brunch was pretty rough, steak and eggs was trash. Egg was undercooked, steak was overcooked.

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  4. JP0389

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks, dinner, service - all excellent. Drinks were creative and well priced. We will be back on our next visit!

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  5. Heidi VIP

    Philadelphia22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun cocktails...good food... good service...fun brunch

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went to James for a business meeting/lunch with a client. Great experience overall. Will be coming back for future lunches with that client.

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  7. Elelvee VIP

    Philadelphia45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were here for Sunday brunch and much of the food looked fantastic and got excellent reviews. However, I was dissatisfied with my Philly Benedict. The ribeye was dry and the poached eggs were hard. Just a miss! My friend who ordered the Classic Benedict had properly prepared eggs and was very happy. For this type of restaurant, an egg fail is really disappointing. Ambiance. Great musical trio.

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  8. DawnR VIP

    Philadelphia24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love James. It has become a "go-to" spot for me when taking a colleague to lunch. The food is delicious and consistent.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good., Service was very slow. Bathrooms had NO TOLIET PAPER. Jazz band was excellent!

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  10. 12341234

    Coastal Georgia23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Inattentive serving staff, and the room was just a bit too dark to comfortably read the menu, but the food was good.

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FAQs

James offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 324-5005.

James is rated 4.1 stars by 523 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for James

1835 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    19th St and Arch St
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Pub, Sports Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Discounted Parking is available in the public lot located at 1919 Arch St. Ask the host for a voucher before paying! Parking is also available in the garage adjacent to the Bell Tell Company Building on Arch st as well as in the garage on 19th street across from the Four Seasons Hotel entrance. Street Parking is available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Suminski
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Email info@jamesphiladelphia.com for catering inquiries
  • Private party facilities
    James has 3 private dining areas. The private dining room and the Lounge can hold up to 20 guests for a private dinner. There is also an original vault from the 1920's that is a chef's table for 8-10 guests. The restaurant can also be bought out for larger groups, rehearsal dinners, etc.
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