James Joyce Reviews Summary

Category: Irish restaurant

Address: 49 S Ocean Ave, Patchogue, NY 11772, USA

Phone: +16315624000

Rating: 4.1
based on 150 reviews.

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

  • "The artwork greets customers with a soothing and welcoming atmosphere."
  • "Its got a early 1900s feel to it with the industrial edision bulbs and lighting."
  • "Wonderful open floor lay out good music and delicious food atmosphere was vibrant."
  • "This place is really nice, has a NYcity vibe."
  • "The restaurant itself is stunning and the high ceilings with beautiful lighting makes everything feel more open and spacious."
  • "Love the layout and atmosphere."
  • "He has created the perfect ambience with beautiful portraits of the original James Joyce himself which surrounds the entirety of the space, cool lighting, a super neat seating setup."

Cons:

  • "Music was too loud to have a conversation so we spent the entire time saying 'what?' to each other."
  • "It was SUPER loud in the restaurant...I think the high ceilings cause an echoing effect, we were nearly shouting to talk amongst ourselves at our table."
  • "Possible we went at the wrong time as there was a street party of sorts going on at the time but there was no available parking for miles and the place was very loud."
  • "I rather enjoy a quiet and intimate atmosphere."
  • "The atmosphere makes the place."
  • "What a beautifully decorated place."
  • "Wow, this place is beautiful."

Service

Pros:

  • "The service was very attentive and the drink selection would satisfy any fussy customer."
  • "Management and staff were friendly and accommodating."
  • "Our server Stephanie was attentive and gave great recommendations."
  • "Our waiter Travis provided us with outstanding service!!!"
  • "Service was great !! Ordered many drinks and the waiter was very attentive."
  • "The staff are very professional and friendly."
  • "Phenomenal staff, they're all really kind and polite."

Cons:

  • "Service at table was horrible- had to ask for water and bread- not once but twice and again like you were bothering them."
  • "Terrible service....the blond bartender manager was more interested in talking to customers than filling dining table drink orders."
  • "Service is why I didn't give a 5star rating, had a Christmas party there upstairs and when the food was being served salads, meals, and desserts were forgotten."
  • "Waited for almost 15 min before being acknowledged by bartenders."
  • "Drinks were a bit slow upstairs."
  • "Service was OK but the wait staff weren't attentive about how ur meal was or if u needed another drink."
  • "The waiter was very nice, but it was kind of slow service."

Food & Drinks

Pros:

  • "Their food always impresses me whenever I come by."
  • "The beer cheese and gigantic pretzel were excellent."
  • "We had the pork nachos and shared the fried chicken sandwich and didn't regret that decision as the portions were big."
  • "The steak medallion sandwich and buttermilk crispy chicken sandwich were delicious."
  • "The calamari was cooked perfectly and the marinara was delicious."
  • "The food was really good. I had the spinach dip to start which is excellent."
  • "Very very yummy! The Shepards Pie was a healthy portion and had ample potatoes and beef."

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