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James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
The James Joyce management and staff would like to introduce and welcome you to "Baltimore"s Home of Irish Hospitality".The James Joyce is a traditional Irish Pub and Restaurant, which was designed and built in Ireland.Once inside the restaurant, you will be transported across miles of ocean, to a charming and inviting family setting. Whether you are pulling up a bar stool and engaging in conversation with your co-workers; or pulling up a chair at a happy family gathering and being warmed by the fire, we have whatever is needed to make your dining experience a special one.
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64 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 64 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(29)
3 stars
(18)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(27)
- vibrant bar scene(26)
- neighborhood gem(18)
- great for lunch(12)
- hot spot(11)
- fit for foodies(10)
James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had reserved a table for 6 for a certain time on a busy Saturday afternoon in the city, and when the function my group had been attending was running long, I was worried that I would lose my reservation. The staff at James Joyce couldn't have been nicer or more gracious about accommodating the changes in schedule, and were extremely hospitable. It was a great dining experience...the food was very good and the atmosphere was welcoming. Our wait staff was friendly and efficient, and the entire time was the perfect end to a busy Baltimore day. I would suggest James Joyce to anyone looking for a good Baltimore eating experience!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything about our evening was wonderful, from service to food to atmosphere."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 3 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Early dinner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had my family of 6 on a early Saturday evening. Early enough for happy hour that was discounted drinks and half off apps. Atmosphere was nice with TV's from many vantage points. Service was good and food portions were nice. Somewhat noisy but a nice place to go to with a crowd. Parking in a garage that the restaurant validates for $5/all night. Walking distance to Fells Point and Harbor."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 4 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent both times I've been
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, excellent service, quick and pleasant."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
James Joyce
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First things first, ask for Brian to be your server. He was awesome. Definitely order the mussels, get a JJ Amber and and Irish Coffee for dessert. The food was great, we had a blast and the live music was really fun. Highly recommend!!!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 6 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day Treat
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We gathered for Mother's Day with Daughter, husband, and grand kids. Great food, good prices and fun atmosphere"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Decent Irish food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is more bar than restaurant. The food is good, and reasonably priced. But remember, this is a bar first, and restaurant second. If you have an urge for Irish food, this is a good choice. If you are interested in superb food, there are better choices just a few yards away in Harbor East."
Dined on 5/02/2013
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Review 8 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Solid service, but food was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Solid service, but food was mediocre. Staff accommodated a larger party well."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 9 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Super Waitress!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first time to your restaurant but will not be our last. We were greeted by Bryan who was most accommodating about my request for a quiet table. Sam, our waitress, was a true delight, bubbly personality, attentive to detail and just a really nice person. We all thoroughly enjoyed our fish and chips and lamb stew. Thank you for a most enjoyable evening."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 10 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was great. The server
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was great. The server was nice. Overall it was loud and service was slow. Not the waiter's fault. He was very busu. The food was great. Would definitely recommend this place."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service was outstanding
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was outstanding and so were the Happy Hour specials. The only glitch was that they didn't check me in correctly because I had reserved on Open Table. Other than that, it was great."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A good option
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We visited James Joyce before seeing a show at the Lyric so it was fairly early (around 5pm). The location was perfect, very easy to get to if you are staying in Harbor east or even visiting. The food was delicious (I had Oysters and Lamb Stew) and a large beer selection. The place was lively but not so loud you had to yell across the table. It is very large inside, not a small Irish Pub but it wasn't a big open space. It still felt quant. Overall a great place for a large group and an enjoyable experience."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 13 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Traditional Irish fare. Sheppards
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Traditional Irish fare. Sheppards pie is amazing!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Review 14 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great live music for St. Patty's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great live music for St. Patty's Day!!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 15 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A mediocre place to pass time
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A mediocre place to pass time with friends eating ok food."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
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Review 16 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Our group dined at James Joyce
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our group dined at James Joyce on Saturday. It was the first time that any of us had eaten there. The pub gives a good reminder of authentic Irish pubs as all of us have been to Ireland. The food is very good, ranging from Irish fare to sandwiches and salads. The pub has a great selection of draft beers. We arrived on time and our table was awaiting us. Our waiter quickly arrived to greet us,but then disappeared, and we had to summon him to take drink orders. He again disappeared,and never returned to take our dinner orders until again we had to flag him down (45 minutes). The food came quickly, and was well prepared. However, again the waiter never returned to ask how everything was, or if we wanted dessert."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 17 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
James Joyce was hosting a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"James Joyce was hosting a fundraising event for city firefighters and had live music. My 2 year old loved the music and the staff didn't mind going around her when she was dancing in the middle of the floor! Food was delicious!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2009
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great fish and chips ! Bangers
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great fish and chips ! Bangers and mash good as well. Mangers beer a great tasting beer on tap. The atmosphere was great for a gettogether with friends we haven't seen in years. Will definitely be back."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 19 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We went for Brunch, but did
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went for Brunch, but did not realize that they have a rather limited brunch menu. The food was good, but not special. Our service was very good and our server attentive."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for lunch
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Review 20 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The place was nice,a little
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The place was nice,a little noisy.I went specifically for the fish fry and my date ordered crab cakes.We had calimari for an appitizer
Calimari was great,that was it.The meal that was passed off as a fish fry consisted a small piece of flat fish (take the flat piece of fish out of burger king fish sandwich-slightly larger)very little crust and do believe a small CUP of colesslaw and more ff than anything.I asked about the crab cakes just got eyes rolled at me"'. Spent 95.00 and 20 of it went to the waiter(he didn't cook it)"
Calimari was great,that was it.The meal that was passed off as a fish fry consisted a small piece of flat fish (take the flat piece of fish out of burger king fish sandwich-slightly larger)very little crust and do believe a small CUP of colesslaw and more ff than anything.I asked about the crab cakes just got eyes rolled at me"'. Spent 95.00 and 20 of it went to the waiter(he didn't cook it)"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
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Review 21 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Happy Valentine's Day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to James Joyce for Valentine's Day. They had a great special for that evening. Filet Mignon wrapped in bacon w/asperagus and mashed potatoes. The filet was cooked perfectly. Also included with the meal was champagne, soup or salad and dessert. Everything was just delicious and the service was excellent. We would definetly go back again and recommend to our friends."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
excellent choice
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we had an excellent meal. Service was exceptional.
Would go back/"
Would go back/"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 23 for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was pretty good. Potato
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was pretty good. Potato soup was well seasoned and flavorful. NY Strip was cooked to perfect temperature and tender. Bailey's chocolate cake was a bit dry, but still a good way to end the meal. Our waiter was a bit inattentive and failed at being humorous multiple times. Offered more bread, which we never received. Noise level was very high, making it hard to carry out a conversation with my wife directly across the table from me."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Based on the average of (41) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic