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James

4.1 (504)
$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
  • 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

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at James.

4.1

4.1
(504)
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

504 Reviews
  1. Autismom

    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 Gold

    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

    Philadelphia23 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 Gold

    Philadelphia51 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

    Philadelphia25 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 Gold

    Coastal Georgia24 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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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
  • 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
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Philadelphia County
  4. Philadelphia
  5. Center City

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