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
Website
http://www.jamesphiladelphia.com/
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.

Location
1835 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Area
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Quinoa SaladUSD 12.00
crispy chickpeas, roasted peppers, feta cheese, brussel sprouts, corn, red onion, mint
James Romaine SaladUSD 10.00
grana padano crisp, grape tomato, roasted garlic-parmesan dressing, herbed croutons
The WedgeUSD 11.00
iceberg, pepper bacon, shallot, grape tomato, aged balsamic, house made danish blue dressing
Mixed Green SaladUSD 9.00
greens, shallot, cucumber, grape tomato, balsamic vinaigrette
Chefs SaladUSD 13.00
salami, prosciutto, vermont cheddar, burrata, hard-boiled egg, tomato, cucumber, romaine, chipotle-ranch dressing

Salad Additions

Add to Any Salad

Rosemary Chicken BreastUSD 6.00
Jumbo Lump CrabUSD 8.00
Crab CakeUSD 11.00
Cold Poached SalmonUSD 16.00
Grilled Flank SteakUSD 10.00

Sandwiches

Pair ½ of Any Sandwich with a Cup of Soup and a Side Salad $15

Meatball & Burrata SandwichUSD 16.00
meatballs, burrata, parmesan, amoroso long roll
Chicken Caesar WrapUSD 14.00
grilled chicken, romaine, garlic-parmesan dressing, tomato-basil flour tortilla
Shroom SandwichUSD 14.00
grilled mushrooms, roasted red peppers, burrata, arugula, ciabatta
Tuna Club SandwichUSD 13.00
line-caught white albacore tuna, tomato, bacon, texas toast
Rosemary Chicken BLTUSD 13.00
avocado, lime-chipotle aioli, double cut bacon, ciabatta
Crab Cake SandwichUSD 16.00
Jumbo lump crab, old bay remoulade, green leaf, brioche. Can not be paired as a half sandwich
Grilled Cheese & Tomato SoupUSD 12.00
Vermont cheddar, texas toast, roasted tomato soup. Can not be paired as a half sandwich

Burgers

all burgers are cooked to medium unless otherwise requested

JamesUSD 18.00
ground short rib & brisket, vermont cheddar, dad's hat onion jam, double cut pepper bacon
CowboyUSD 18.00
ground short rib & brisket, vermont cheddar, beer battered onion rings, red stag cherry bourbon bbq sauce
PhillyUSD 18.00
ground short rib & brisket, thin sliced ribeye, silky cheese sauce, fried onions
Bean SpiritUSD 15.00
black bean & vegetable burger, cabot cheddar, green leaf, tomato, red onion, brioche bun

Flatbread

Philly Roast PorkUSD 15.00
aged provolone, sautéed rabe, rosemary-thyme crema

Sides

French FriesUSD 5.00
Beer Battered Onion RingsUSD 6.00
Housemade Sweet Potato ChipsUSD 2.00
Side Mixed Green SaladUSD 3.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at James.

4.1

(504)

4.1Food
3.8Service
4.0Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

504 Reviews

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Autismom
Philadelphia County20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 March 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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MariaK
Philadelphia County1 review
4.0
Dined on 8 March 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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OpenTable Diner Gold
Philadelphia County14 reviews
2.0
Dined on 1 March 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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JP0389
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 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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Heidi
Philadelphia County23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 February 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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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 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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Elelvee Gold
Philadelphia County51 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 February 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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DawnR
Philadelphia County25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 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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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
4.0
Dined on 16 February 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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12341234 Gold
Coastal Georgia24 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 February 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
Website
http://www.jamesphiladelphia.com/
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.

Location
1835 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Area
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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James

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Soups

Chicken Noodle SoupUSD 9.00

Lobster & Crab BisqueUSD 11.00

Roasted Tomato SoupUSD 8.00

Salads

Quinoa SaladUSD 12.00

James Romaine SaladUSD 10.00

The WedgeUSD 11.00

Mixed Green SaladUSD 9.00

Chefs SaladUSD 13.00

Salad Additions

Rosemary Chicken BreastUSD 6.00

Jumbo Lump CrabUSD 8.00

Crab CakeUSD 11.00

Cold Poached SalmonUSD 16.00

Grilled Flank SteakUSD 10.00

Sandwiches

Meatball & Burrata SandwichUSD 16.00

Chicken Caesar WrapUSD 14.00

Shroom SandwichUSD 14.00

Tuna Club SandwichUSD 13.00

Rosemary Chicken BLTUSD 13.00

Crab Cake SandwichUSD 16.00

Grilled Cheese & Tomato SoupUSD 12.00

Burgers

JamesUSD 18.00

CowboyUSD 18.00

PhillyUSD 18.00

Bean SpiritUSD 15.00

Flatbread

Philly Roast PorkUSD 15.00

Sides

French FriesUSD 5.00

Beer Battered Onion RingsUSD 6.00

Housemade Sweet Potato ChipsUSD 2.00

Side Mixed Green SaladUSD 3.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable