Wedding Venue in Babylon, NY
Holds ceremonies and receptions
The James is a restaurant and wedding venue located in the village of Babylon, NY. This establishment is set in the historic Babylon Carriage House and presents upscale dining experiences across multiple levels. With a beautiful venue, experienced staff, and outstanding menus, this property makes an excellent backdrop for your special celebration.
The James has a variety of event spaces to host festivities. These include a semi-open kitchen for an engaging experience, a superb bar for gathering over beverages, and a stunning outdoor patio for outdoor celebrations. Each detail of this establishment has been carefully tended in order to make these spaces truly exceptional. Up to 150 guests may share in your event at these premises.
You can hold both your wedding ceremony and reception on this property, with accommodations for religious and non-religious ceremonies as well as civil unions and commitment ceremonies. The staff of the James understands the importance of milestone occasions. With their experience with a variety of events, these professionals can adapt details to meet your needs and vision. These professionals can tend to your requirements through both English and Spanish, with services including catering and bartending. Their Executive Chef heads a team to create exquisite and well-rounded menus, with dishes crafted from the finest ingredients available. These offerings include appetizers, fresh raw bars, salads, fresh pasta, prime dry-aged steaks, and wild-caught seafood. This establishment has hundreds of wine selections, sourced from across the world. Additionally, the cocktail menu has been crafted by some of Long Island's top mixologists.
1+ year in business
Speaks English, Spanish
60 team members
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Settings
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Service Staff
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Braddy Dominguez 5.0
11/22/25
First time at The James. Place was so beautifully decorated, staff was very sweet and accommodating, but my favorite was the manager Sean. He kept coming to our table asking if all was ok. Always with a smile. He was knowledgeable about the foo...
d and drinks, giving us some good advice on what to order. We tried the caviar pump for the first time and he instructed us on how to properly eat it. Food was super tasty and drinks were strong. We definitely will be coming back to visit Sean. He made this experience 10 times better. Thank you!
Jade Watkins 5.0
5/23/26
My husband and I were looking for a place to host an intimate wedding reception dinner post church ceremony and decided on The James after trying their dinner menu a couple of times. Our reception was amazing, the service was great and the food...
was spectacular. All of our guests loved the food and everyone felt attended to. Samantha, the event coordinator we worked with, was extremely helpful and very responsive whenever we had questions leading up to the big day and we greatly appreciated all of her help in making our day so special. We are so happy we went with The James! 10/10 recommend.
Ulana Illiano 5.0
3/29/26
We hosted a baby shower at The James and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The space itself is beautiful—elegant, clean, and the perfect backdrop for such a special celebration.
The staff was incredible—attentive, kind, and truly...
on top of every detail without ever feeling intrusive. They made everything run so smoothly, which allowed us to actually relax and enjoy the day.
The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and all of our guests kept commenting on how much they loved both the atmosphere and the service.
It really felt like such a seamless, elevated experience, and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate. Highly recommend for any special event!
Mary McLaughlin 5.0
4/21/26
We recently hosted my daughter’s baby shower at The James and could not have been more impressed! From start to finish, the experience was absolutely wonderful.
The food was delicious — the filet mignon and the James burger were standouts, and ...
the chicken Milanese was a real crowd-pleaser. Every dish was beautifully prepared and the quality was evident.
A huge shoutout to Samantha, our event coordinator, who did an outstanding job making sure everything ran smoothly. She was attentive, professional, and truly went above and beyond to make the day special for our family.
If you’re looking for a venue to host a private event, look no further than The James. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!
Vishal Sharma 5.0
2/15/26
The James reminds you of what service and quality used to be like in the era of suits and ties, handkerchiefs and lace. There is a Great Gatsby feel to this brick and mortar two story restaurant and it works from the lighting to the artwork, th...
e decor is pleasing to the eye. Our waiter Michael was fantastic, knowledgeable, and never rushed us. The food was delicious, well portioned, and served quickly. We had the tuna appetizer, pork chop, steak frites, and key lime pie. Everything was on point. The pork chop was juicy, savory, and just the right amount of heat . The steak frites was extremly tender and well cooked. The complimentary drinks were a nice touch and a very uncommon practice in this era of nickel and diming customers for everything. We felt appreciated as patrons and that speaks volumes about the customer service. The James is the finest restaurant in Babylon and one of the finest restaurants in Long Island.
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