James
(Now Closed)New American Restaurant$$$$
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
The experts at Time Out New York and Village Voice recommend this place
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Jason BradyMarch 18, 2013Corner table in the front window. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes w/side of Duck sausage and a French 75 w/ St Germaine. Oh yeah!
Alex RainertSeptember 23, 2010For 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.
The Culinary Institute of AmericaDecember 6, 2012CIA 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.
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
BrooklynMuseumMay 23, 2011Staff 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).
Yianns LianoglouMarch 21, 2010If 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.
Christoffer JakobsenMay 24, 2016Monday is burger night! Tried the chef's special and lamb burgers. Both were great.
Joseph AlpernJanuary 4, 2012Steak and Eggs all the way. Scone trumps the Brioche in my book, and their bloody mary's come with a pickled carrot ! Tasty....=]
For brunch, try the pulled pork on a cheddar scone. You will not be disappointed.
Great burger and an amazing bar selection. Great place to have a cocktail and chat with the bartender.
CompassAugust 12, 2013A slew of food and design industry buzz keeps this fine dining spot full of people as pretty as the plates.
Maya MeredithFebruary 28, 2016Order the bread! It's a brioche that's only sold on weekends from Joyce Bakery nearby.
Donovan RodriquesMay 1, 2011Pancakes and fritata absolutely delicious. The bloody mary divine. The service is slow, but it comes with the warmest smile.
Jonah EatonApril 17, 2015It's certainly on the expensive side, but still a great place to go on a date
Georgia LuddeckeDecember 23, 2016All 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!
Tarah FeinbergJuly 19, 2011One of the best burgers I've ever had, with VT cheddar and herb (chive and dill) fries. Read more
I think about their spinach salad a few times per week. I shave my parmesan differently. Their brunch is under hyped. James is great.
Social NYCFebruary 11, 2012GREAT brunch- they have Burger Monday's that we hear is great too- must.try.soon.
Sunday prix fixe dinner is great. Bring a date and do splitsies so you can sample the whole menu!
Chandra GhosalApril 5, 2019The burger was solid but I wish I ordered something else. The space was nice. The drinks were slow even though it wasn’t packed.
Stellah De VilleFebruary 21, 2010Beausolei oysters are at their peak. The Lamb loin is unexpectedly refined. Hints of cumin amongst the sunchokes. Insider note- best fries in the borough.
Jason BradyJune 20, 2021Don’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.
Go for the burger-pint happy hour. Beautiful bar. Service is good. Great when Mom and Dad are in town.
James has a lot of local ingredients but doesn't advertise it quite as prominently as some places in the neighborhood. Romantic atmosphere.
Rubina FillionSeptember 26, 2011Go on a Sunday for the $30 three-course prix fixe. Great seasonal menu.
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.
Love the place - but today with a low sun, unbelievable how much DUST flying around!!!!
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James is a seasonal American restaurant in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn founded by Chef Bryan Calvert and Deborah Williamson.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
(718) 942-4255
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Dining Options
Bar Service
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"very surprised by the lamb ribs. Delicious!!"
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"The trendy new brunch spot in Williamsburg. One of the best new egg sandwiches and the hazelnut pancakes are obscenely good. Great mezcal and sambal bloody too."
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