The James
1027 Great Plain Ave, Needham
(781) 455-8800
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Chocolate Ganache Bread Pudding
Short Rib & Ale Pie
Black Garlic Hummus
Burger & Fries
Fish and Chips
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Recent Reviews
The James has a great vibe, and I’ve wanted to like it, but it is unfortunately spoiled by mediocre food and ambivalent service. My burger tasted like it came out of a Sodexo catalog; my daughter’s pricey steak frites was slightly better. The draft list is limited and heavy on IPAs. I wouldn’t have minded so much but the service made me wonder if I’d insulted someone somehow. The host ignored us and was then unapologetic. After 10 minutes at the table one server took our...
We stopped for a quick bite and cocktail and can’t wait to go back. The menu is fun and doesn’t look/feel like an Irish pub but the menu reflect that it is and it’s upscale. We live 2.5 hours away but may have to visit for a day trip! I think you’ll do great and will be sought after for the vibe and decor too!
I’ve come to expect high-quality food, simple, and fresh ingredients and extremely high attention to detail when I attend the James. This time around was no different. We had a wonderful meal on Sunday. It’s consistently an enjoyable place to go to. The food is excellent, and the service and management is friendly and engaging.
We had a tremendous Father’s Day meal, The fish and chips were exactly like I remember them from Ireland.
We had a tremendous Father’s Day meal, The fish and chips were exactly like I remember them from Ireland.
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