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James

James

(Now Closed)
New American Restaurant$$$$
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
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  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RainertSeptember 23, 2010
    For a perfect 1-2 punch, have the pork belly appetizer and the skate entree. Both are amazing and make you forget about the slightly too cool for school attitude from the staff.
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BradyMarch 18, 2013
    Corner table in the front window. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes w/side of Duck sausage and a French 75 w/ St Germaine. Oh yeah!
  • The Culinary Institute of America
    CIA Alum and owner of “James,” Bryan Calvert named his restaurant after his grandfather who was also a chef. The love of food truly runs in this family tree.
  • Matthew S.heart icon on user image
    Matthew StuckyJanuary 6, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Staff Tip: Burger Night! Love happy hour at James? Wish it was all night? Well now it is. Mondays: $13Classic Burgers, Lamb Burgers, and Pork Sliders all night long at any table. Your welcome. Read more
  • Annie K.heart icon on user image
    Annie KalkerJune 29, 2016
    Great cocktails! Loved the kale salad and fish was cooked to perfection!
  • BrooklynMuseum
    BrooklynMuseumMay 23, 2011
    Staff Pick! Danny (Curatorial): Great for a date before First Saturdays, but best on Monday night's Burger Night ($20 dollar taste for $7 dollars...take that Wendy's value meal).
  • And North
    And NorthMay 27, 2016
    James is a romantic cross between rustic charm and sophisticated allure. Read more
  • Christoffer J.heart icon on user image
    Monday is burger night! Tried the chef's special and lamb burgers. Both were great.
  • Yianns L.
    Yianns LianoglouMarch 21, 2010
    If you're here for brunch, do yourself a favor: get the steak and eggs. Unless you hate Awesome. I could also recommend whetting the appetite with a Bloody Maria with jalapeño infused tequila. Do it.
  • Esra Y.
    Esra YalcinAugust 7, 2013
    Amazing menu... Lavender creme brule is the best!!!
  • Joseph A.
    Joseph AlpernJanuary 4, 2012
    Steak and Eggs all the way. Scone trumps the Brioche in my book, and their bloody mary's come with a pickled carrot ! Tasty....=]
  • Nicholas B.
    Nicholas BowersJanuary 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    For brunch, try the pulled pork on a cheddar scone. You will not be disappointed.
  • Jarel H.heart icon on user image
    Jarel HillMarch 21, 2017
    Burger night was great. Excellent fries and u get a lot of them.
  • Cassel K.
    Cassel KrollSeptember 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Great burger and an amazing bar selection. Great place to have a cocktail and chat with the bartender.
  • Yang S.heart icon on user image
    Yang SAugust 11, 2013
    Get the Pork belly & artichoke hash, with duck sausage side order. Delicious.
  • brooklyn f.heart icon on user image
    brooklyn foodieJanuary 31, 2022
    Little Gem salad, roast chicken, service. They open at 4, not 5:30.
  • Sam K.heart icon on user image
    Sam KrasnikJanuary 13, 2018
    Love the kale salad. Also enjoyed the char
  • Compass
    CompassAugust 12, 2013
    A slew of food and design industry buzz keeps this fine dining spot full of people as pretty as the plates.
  • Maya M.heart icon on user image
    Maya MeredithFebruary 28, 2016
    Order the bread! It's a brioche that's only sold on weekends from Joyce Bakery nearby.
  • Melvinheart icon on user image
    MelvinApril 2, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    The BLT is fantastic.
  • Alex C.heart icon on user image
    Alex CavoulacosAugust 18, 2018
    The burger was to die for: juicy and flavorful.
  • Donovan R.
    Pancakes and fritata absolutely delicious. The bloody mary divine. The service is slow, but it comes with the warmest smile.
  • Jonah E.heart icon on user image
    Jonah EatonApril 17, 2015
    It's certainly on the expensive side, but still a great place to go on a date
  • Danielle D.heart icon on user image
    Danielle DuemesiApril 30, 2016
    Avocado toast! Super good with a side of fries ❤️
  • Mark O.heart icon on user image
    Mark O'NeillMarch 7, 2016
    Delicious food. OK cocktails (if you stick to their list).
  • Cameron K.heart icon on user image
    Cameron KetchamAugust 14, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    One of the better burgers I've had in NYC
  • Georgia L.
    Georgia LuddeckeDecember 23, 2016
    All of our food was delicious, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the vibe was just what we were looking for. Make sure you get the bread while you wait for your food!
  • Saif D.heart icon on user image
    Saif DiaMarch 26, 2017
    Burger night is on Monday's, and it's a solid deal
  • Wayne S.
    Wayne SurberFebruary 12, 2014
    If I had one dinner in Brooklyn, I'd eat it here. It's always good.
  • Tarah F.
    Tarah FeinbergJuly 19, 2011
    One of the best burgers I've ever had, with VT cheddar and herb (chive and dill) fries. Read more
  • Melea S.heart icon on user image
    Melea S.October 7, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    I think about their spinach salad a few times per week. I shave my parmesan differently. Their brunch is under hyped. James is great.
  • Daniel O.heart icon on user image
    Daniel OppenheimMay 20, 2018
    Kale salad; cauliflower; branding
  • Chel C.heart icon on user image
    Chel CastelFebruary 12, 2016
    Cheeseburger and fries were really good
  • Social NYC
    Social NYCFebruary 11, 2012
    GREAT brunch- they have Burger Monday's that we hear is great too- must.try.soon.
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    justmushFebruary 9, 2016
    Ask them for their vegan options!
  • Leo K.heart icon on user image
    Leo KimJanuary 10, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Sunday prix fixe dinner is great. Bring a date and do splitsies so you can sample the whole menu!
  • Chandra G.heart icon on user image
    Chandra GhosalApril 5, 2019
    The burger was solid but I wish I ordered something else. The space was nice. The drinks were slow even though it wasn’t packed.
  • Jason B.
    Jason BradyJune 20, 2021
    Don’t recommend it. We waited more than 15 mins past our reservation to be seated. Took an act of Congress to get additional cocktails. Asked by hostess to hurry up because they needed the table.
  • Stellah D.
    Stellah De VilleFebruary 21, 2010
    Beausolei oysters are at their peak. The Lamb loin is unexpectedly refined. Hints of cumin amongst the sunchokes. Insider note- best fries in the borough.
  • MidgeMadge D.heart icon on user image
    MidgeMadge DSeptember 21, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Go for the burger-pint happy hour. Beautiful bar. Service is good. Great when Mom and Dad are in town.
  • Joanna F.heart icon on user image
    Joanna FlammAugust 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    James has a lot of local ingredients but doesn't advertise it quite as prominently as some places in the neighborhood. Romantic atmosphere.
  • E A.
    E AlixJanuary 21, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The scallop dinner is incredible.
  • Rubina F.
    Rubina FillionSeptember 26, 2011
    Go on a Sunday for the $30 three-course prix fixe. Great seasonal menu.
  • Valentin G.heart icon on user image
    Valentin GuerinNovember 20, 2016
    This is a real neighborhood gem!
  • Lindsay
    LindsayMay 18, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    I usually love James, but I did not love his frittata at brunch. It was flavorless & so disappointing. Luckily my side of bacon led me to feel less quiet-inside about it.
  • Lana K.heart icon on user image
    Lana KjMay 5, 2016
    Brunch was amazing. Burgers not so much
  • Stina P.
    Stina P.February 25, 2015
    kale salad and herb fries for brunch 👍
  • LC
    LCJune 21, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the place - but today with a low sun, unbelievable how much DUST flying around!!!!
  • Clarice M.heart icon on user image
    Clarice MeadowsAugust 20, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Burger night.
  • Fred D.
    Fred DMarch 27, 2016
    Tried it for brunch and it's really cool. 8.2/10
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