The St James

Food here is actually pretty good, but the service was terrible. Our server Alex was blatantly rude and passive aggressive the entire time. I didn’t even get to ask for BBQ sauce, because he didn’t come back until after i was done my meal. The bad service pretty much ruined our entire meal, which is a shame because this is a good restaurant.

My girlfriend and I went for a light meal and some drinks. We weren’t expecting much but were blown away by the service. Chris at the bar was truly outstanding and we had a really great time. We had the wings and the crab cakes. Just a word of warning — the crab cakes have a lot more dairy in them than we expected. We should have made sure but with a lactose intolerance, my girlfriend’s stomach was in for a rocky ride afterwards.
Giving 4 stars due to their lack of beer options outside of the usual American standards. not much in terms of cocktail options either.

I like places like the St. James. Old school Irish pub feel. Lots of wood, dim lighting, a huge bar and great food. They don;t try to fool you with nonsense, they do what they do really well. Including having an abundance of TV’s playing sports. The staff is warm and friendly and they take care of you well.
My wife and i stopping in for a quick bite on a random Thursday night at around 9ish.
I promptly got a gloriously poured Guiness and she a coke. We ordered burgers. I got the special Irish Whiskey burger that came with a soup, potato leek as it were and she got the Wisconsin burger.
The soup was ok. It had good flavor but the consistency of gravy. I just chalked it up to being late and it had been around for a while.
My wife’s burger, The Wiscosin, was good. I had loads of cheddar and bacon. She has to get it medium because she’s preggers but it was still nice and juicy.
I got the Irish whiskey burger that had mushrooms, sauteed onions cheddar, bacon and a whiskey sauce on top. I got it medium rare and they got it perfect. The bun was a little wimpy (see what I did there) but it was still good.
I definitely recomend The St. James if you are in the area. It is well worth it.

I have to tell you that I have been there many times, but last night was awful! I ordered a chicken tidbit sandwich. I was served sliced TURKEY smothered in cheese! When I told our server, he took my meal to the kitchen and returned with the same meal. He told me it was chicken! Basically too bad, eat it. They treated me like I was stupid! I asked my companions to taste it and it was TURKEY. I didn’t touch it. They took it away and didn’t’ even have the courtesy to take it off the bill! I don’t think I can ever go back there again! Isn’t a tidbit sandwich supposed to be chinks of meat too??? Disgraceful! It was like they gave me whatever they had left!

I like the food here a lot, but end up not going very often because of the service. That’s not to say the service is always bad; I’ve had great service at St. James, and I’ve also had terrible service. It seems to be luck of the draw. But when the service is slow, it’s REALLY slow, and I can’t convince my husband to come back here for dinner, just in case we get stuck with poor service again.
Still, as long as you’re prepared for the fact that your meal might take a while (or then again, it might not; there’s no way to know), it’s worth coming here if you like certain dishes. Their Shepherd’s Pie is great, and their version of fish and chips is one of my favorite incarnations of the dish. Soups are usually wholesome and hearty, without being too salty. Plus, their desserts are quality– especially the puddings. Sometimes they have unusual specials too, like saurbraten.
The food is perhaps a tad overpriced, which– combined with the slow service– is why I don’t go there too often. It’s a shame though, because some of their specialties are quite good.

Went Saturday night with 13 friends for dinner. Strange no bread for the table even after you asked for it! Not good! Food was good had to ask for cream for coffee and dessert menus.

Always a fan of the St James Restaurant. Their buffalo wings are the best in the area… hands down. Their Chicken Craisin Wrap is my go to when looking to grab a quick, healthy lunch. I have been here for both brunch and dinner and I have never been disappointed.
The bartenders are awesome and will take care of you if you plan on having a few drinks to watch the game. I guess that would explain why there is a ton of regulars here no matter what time or day. IF YOU CAN APPRECIATE A GOOD PINT OF GUINNESS, this is the place to grab one!

Casual restaurant and bar with better than average food and attentive service.
We’ve had good luck going with a group of six or more, without a reservation. Everyone finds something they like on the menu and enjoys their meal.
Enjoy!

I’m updating my review because I recently gave them another try. My carry-​out order was prompt and the bartender very friendly. The burgers are very good and reasonably priced.

Great brunch! You get your money’s worth here. The Bloody Mary’s are consistently good. The potatoes are delicious.

Amazing eggs bene! I had them with tomato on the side and added them in, but it was amazing plain as well! The sauce was not bland like many of the other places I have been to. Additionally, the bloody mary’s are just the right amount of horseradish! I cannot wait to come back, especially since it is bottomless!

I experienced the same burger disappointment as reviewer Paula Jean K from Merrick below. I ordered a burger well done and after first bite knew it was cooked less than rare, which was agreed to by my friend sitting with me at the bar who prefers his burger medium-​rare and was attempting to eat his burger which was done a bit less than his liking as well. The bar-​tending staff that night was great with all drink orders, and agreed to have it sent back to the kitchen. Less than 2 minutes later the burger reappeared! I said to myself, «self…this is not possible» but I tried it anyway rather than being «that guy» and sending back a third time and risk having my food tampered with. I believe this was the first time I sent anything back as I am not a picky eater. So I ate around the center most rare part and suffered the early morning hours with a nasty stomach ache. The only reason why I rated 2 stars instead of 1 is because I have had a great Reuben sandwich here before and I tend to enjoy the bar atmosphere. Just find your meal somewhere else.

The bartenders here (Dennis) know how to treat their customers. Always courteous and willing to buy back. Always have a great time when we come here. Get the carrot ginger soup with chicken bacon cheddar tacos as ur meal. Amazing !

Good local pub. Don’t leave without trying warm pretzels! Good atmosphere to watch football. Steak tidbits don’t disappoint. French onion soup would be better without the ton of cheese they put on it, it’s a bit too much. Fries are seasoned nicely with old bay seasoning and salt. Overall cool place for drinks and good food.

Great burger specials at the bar! I had a Wisconsin Burger. Fresh burger with cheddar and a huge helping of bacon. It comes with a free pint of domestic beer. Good deal and a very nice place!

Came here for Burger night on a whim when another place was closed. Was pleasantly surprised by the great taste of the burger. I’m a burger snob so I did feel it was a little greasy and maybe it didn’t taste SUPER fresh, but I will no doubt return and try another burger.
GREAT SPOT FOR A UNIQUE BURGER!

This restaurant is a Mineola classic. You can’t go wrong with the St. James. The people are great and the food is good too! The wings are awesome and they have all different styles that you can try. The burgers are great too! Any day of the week this place is hopping and if you’re from the area you’re guaranteed to run into someone you know.

I oredered Fish Tacos with Mango & Pinapple sauce. It was special of the day. I thought the menu was unique.
It was too sweet, so I thought it was okay. Sweet potate fries were soggy and nothing special.
Garlic bread from my boyfriend ‘s sandwich was good.

It’s time for brunch. We were at the mall all morning and wanted to escape the crowds. So we head west on Old Country Road and make the right on Mineola Blvd. rather than the left towards Garden City. Jane Café and Vinoco were closed so I searched my Unilocal app and found St James Restaurant. Okay, let’s try someplace new!
We walked into the restaurant to the hostess podium but there was no one there. We waited a bit, noticed that most of the tables were full, and decided to sit on 2 vacant chairs at the bar. I put my NY Times in front of me and settled in. The bartender comes over, goes to grab my newspaper and asks if they belonged to me. I said yes, but he actually went to the corner to make sure they weren’t his. (Can’t make this stuff up). Mike ordered a beer and I asked for a menu. He handed me 2 menus that clearly said:
(Copy and Pasted)
Enjoy these extras while you’re having brunch:
Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Screwdrivers,
Coffee, Tea, Juice, Muffins and Rolls.
I order the brunch bull burger and a Bloody Mary. I get up to wash my hands, come back to my seat, and there’s my burger. I look at Mike, he shakes his head, and I’m truely astonished. How can you cook a hamburger in 2 minutes? It kind of reminded me of My Cousin Vinny. «Perhaps the laws of physics cease to exist on your stove» And, it wasn’t prepared the way I ordered it. When I sent it back, the bartender barked at me. He was really nasty. Not just to us. Two fellows sitting next to us asked him if he could put the NCAA Basketball Game on the center TV screen and he told them that it was on the corner screens. Come on, Really? I was never offered a cup of coffee, never offered muffins and rolls, and Mike’s beer glass was empty for a long time. BTW, St James doesn’t serve Mimosas in champagne glasses — they are served in beer glasses.
The meal was inexpensive, the Bloody Mary was pedestrian, service was terrible and the bartender was rude and unprofessional. Why would I ever go back?
I called the restaurant this afternoon, introduced myself to Manager John, and explained how disappointed I was. John gave me the impression that he was listening, even apologized and told me that the next time I come in, to ask for him. Before I disconnected I asked John if he remembered my name.
John said No.

What a great find, and right near the train station too! Very convenient.
I love the atmosphere at the St. James. We stopped in on a Friday night for dinner. There were plenty of people at the bar but it didn’t seem too crowded. We were immediately greeted (and seated) by the hostess. Although it was somewhat noisy in the dining room it was not overwhelming and we could carry on casual conversations with rising our voices.
Now for the food, we started with the spinach and artichoke dip appetizer. Maybe I was hungry but the this appetizer was awesome. The plate had a large bowl of of dip surrounded by tortilla chips on a large platter. We shared this between three of us and it was just enough before the main course.
For my main course I had the Steak Tidbits ($ 15.95). Delicious, they even asked how I wanted them prepared and they arrived that way. They came with an cup of steak fries, also delicious. This is a great dish.
My son had the chicken burger ($ 11.95) and my wife had the Chicken Caprese Panini ($ 11.95) they were both very happy with their choices.
For dessert, naturally my favorite, my son had the Caramel Granny Apple Pie ($ 5.95) and my wife and I went for the Key Lime Mouse ($ 4.00 ea.). The portion size on the pie was one the small size, or at least it seemed that way because my son devoured it. Since I never had a chance to taste it I can safely assume it was delicious. The Key Lime Mouse was very good I guess my only complaint was that it was a little warm when I got to the middle and bottom of the dish. Should have spent more time in the fridge.
The staff at the St. James were outstanding. Our waitress went out of her way to accommodate us in every way. From the waitress the bus staff everyone was super friendly and helpful. I’ve been to enough restaurants now to really appreciate good wait staff.
The St. James is definitely on my list for a return visit. Highly recommended if you are in the Mineola area and hungry or just in the mood for a drink.

The food here is pretty good. I used to come for lunch every now and then a few years ago since I work in the area, but we had stopped coming here because the service tends to be a bit slow during the lunch rush.
Last night some coworkers and I came here for some drinks and munchies. We got the wings, the spinach artichoke dip, and the nachos. Everything was pretty good. The only gripe I have is that the tortilla chips could have been better; they were a bit stale. Other than that, it was an enjoyable.