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    The James, Restaurant in Sydney
    Restaurant

    The James

    Millers Point, Sydney

    Restaurant in Sydney, Australia

    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    The James is a practical Millers Point pick for a Sydney lunch or dinner when location and ease matter. It is better as a calm city meal for dates, business dining, or small celebrations than as a chef-led destination or splurge tasting-menu booking.

    About The James

    For a Sydney meal, The James is straightforward to plan around: it is open for lunch and dinner every day. The clearest reason to consider it is direct scheduling rather than a specific style of dining.

    Best for a Sydney meal with lunch or dinner availability

    The practical case for booking here is its daily service pattern: The James is open 12–3 PM and 5:30–9 PM Monday through Sunday. That makes it a simple option to compare with other Sydney dining when timing matters. For a broader sweep of Sydney options, use the Sydney restaurants guide, then decide whether The James fits your plans.

    The James is in Sydney and operates for lunch and dinner daily.

    Venue detailsElegant
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextSydney, Australia
    Explore SydneyNearby

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 12–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM · Tuesday: 12–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM
    Location
    89-113 Kent St, Millers Point NSW 2000, Australia
    Website
    thejamessydney.com.au
    Phone
    +61 2 9460 0048
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Warm, enveloping, and quietly magnetic, with bold colors, cosy booths, patterned walls, and a theatrical but refined atmosphere.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantSophisticatedClassic

    Best For

    Date NightBusiness DinnerGroup Dining

    Experience

    Design DestinationStandalone

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Large
    Kitchen
    Modern
    Menu Format
    A la carte
    Drinks Focus
    English bubbles, Fortified wines, Cocktails
    Private Dining
    Available

    Signature Dishes

    • tableside Beef Wellington
    • sticky toffee pudding soufflé
    • Welsh rarebit
    • lobster Arnold Bennett
    • rhubarb and custard millefeuille
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    89-113 Kent St, Millers Point NSW 2000, Australia

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    12–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM
    Tuesday
    12–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM
    Wednesday
    12–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM
    Thursday
    12–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM
    Friday
    12–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM
    Saturday
    12–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM
    Sunday
    12–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM

    Location

    89-113 Kent St, Millers Point NSW 2000, Australia · Directions

    +61 2 9460 0048

    thejamessydney.com.au

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Kitchens On Kent, Notable alternative
    • Haven Coffee, Notable alternative
    • Yoshii's Omakase, Notable alternative
    • a'Mare, Notable alternative
    • Crown Sydney, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How The James compares in Sydney

    Choose The James when the priority is an easy Millers Point booking and a central city meal. Yoshii's Omakase is the stronger choice for diners who want a more defined counter-style occasion, while The James is the lower-pressure option for a flexible lunch or dinner.

    For a hotel-anchored experience, compare it with Kitchens On Kent and Crown Sydney. Those make more sense when the setting itself is part of the spend; The James is the more direct call when the group needs a restaurant address without turning the meal into a resort-style outing.

    If the decision is casual versus occasion, Haven Coffee is better for a lighter daytime plan, while a'Mare is the better cross-shop for a more polished Sydney dining brief. The James sits between those use cases: easier than a statement booking, more meal-focused than a coffee stop.

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    Compare The James

    The James Sydney: Lunch, Dinner & Planning Notes and similar venues
    VenueLocationAwards
    The JamesSydneyNo published awards
    Kitchens On KentSydneyNo published awards
    Haven CoffeeSydneyNo published awards
    Yoshii's OmakaseSydneyNo published awards
    a'MareSydneyNo published awards
    Crown SydneySydneyNo published awards

    How The James Sydney: Lunch, Dinner & Planning Notes compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I wear to The James?

    A neat city-casual approach is a practical choice for a Sydney restaurant unless the venue's official guidance says otherwise; Crown Sydney is another option to consider if you are comparing plans.

    What should I order at The James?

    Choose after checking the venue's current official menu, and compare with other Sydney options such as Yoshii's Omakase if you are deciding between restaurants.

    What are alternatives to The James in Sydney?

    Other Sydney options to compare include Kitchens On Kent, Crown Sydney, a'Mare, Yoshii's Omakase, and Haven Coffee, depending on what kind of meal or setting you want.

    Is lunch or dinner better at The James?

    The James is open 12–3 PM and 5:30–9 PM every day, so choose the service that best fits your schedule.