I made my first trip to James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy this past weekend. Boy, I have been missing out! I am a huge fan. We were seated immediately by a super friendly hostess and our waitress was promptly there for drinks. I loved the atmosphere, the crowd was very eclectic. The dining room is separated from the bar area. You can definitely bring a large crowd and sit in the dining room. The bar had TVs, so we were able to catch some of the Pens game. :)
They have a nice craft beer selection, and what appeared to be some super yummy cocktails. My BF and I both chose beers. For appetizers the server recommended, her fave, the Cajun oysters! YUM! They were cooked perfectly and the seasoning was banging!
For our entrees I chose the Crab Cake sandwich and my BF went with the Sweet Meat burger....let me tell you about that. Holy Cow. It is a burger with a homemade donut bun. It looked intense, but my BF swears that it was delicious and the perfect blend of sweet and salty. My crab cake was really yummy! Plenty of lump crab and not a lot of filler. We both chose the homemade onion rings. Good choice. I LOVE when restaurants make onion rings from scratch, and these did NOT disappoint.
I will definitely be back. We didn't get to hear any live music, but the food and service were excellent! I recommend this spot to anyone who's looking for a nice evening out!