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The James Restaurant

The James - an American Kitchen & Bar, located in downtown Williamsport inside the Holiday Inn, offers extraordinary food and beverages, in an upscale casual atmosphere.   We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  Our full bar stays open late.  

Planning a wedding, conference, or other social event? The James has private event space, and exceptional staff to suite your needs.

 

Upcoming Events

  • Thanksgiving Day
    Thanksgiving Day
    Thu, Nov 27
    Open for lunch and dinner. Holiday Menu. Limited Seating please make reservations through Resy.com or directly at 570-327-8500
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  • Holiday Happy Hour Nov 28 w/ Tyler Crossley
    Holiday Happy Hour Nov 28 w/ Tyler Crossley
    Combat Black Friday Fatigue with Holiday Happy Hour Tyler Crossley on the piano, Specialty Cocktails, featuring Pumpkin Pie Martini Complimentary Snack Lots of giveaways.
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  • Holiday Happy Hour
    Holiday Happy Hour
    Holiday Happy Hour with Tyler Crossley on the piano, Featuring the Fluffernutter Martini Complimentary Snack Sam Adams Winter White Ale sampling Lots of giveaways.
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  • Holiday Happy Hour w/ Walt Straiton Dec. 12
    Holiday Happy Hour w/ Walt Straiton Dec. 12
    Holiday Happy Hour with Walt Straiton and his Jazz Band, Featuring Double Chocolate Cream Martini Complimentary Snack Troeg's tasting with Mad Elf Lots of giveaways.
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  • Holiday Happy Hour Dec. 19 w/ Amy Peck
    Holiday Happy Hour Dec. 19 w/ Amy Peck
    Holiday Happy Hour with Amy Peck , Specialty Cocktails Complimentary Snack Lots of giveaways.
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  • Christmas Hours
    Christmas Hours
    Please note our adjusted hours to allow our staff time with their families: December 24th - Closing at 7 pm December 25th - Closed December 26th - Reopening at 6:30 am
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  • New Year's Eve 2025
    New Year's Eve 2025
    Come join us before the ball drops. We will be offering a special 3 course menu, sending off the year in style!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the James offer Private Dining or Event Space?

. Yes! Our Pine Street Boardroom , which seats up to 18, which can be booked in advance. Additionally, our chef works closely with the Holiday Inn Sales Team to provide high quality food and service for all of their banquet spaces.

. Many of our menu items are already gluten free, or can be prepared gluten free with minor modifications. We also do have gluten free buns available upon request We encourage all of our guests with food allergies to disclose them.

Are gluten free options available?

. Our drink menus change seasonally, but there are a few mainstays that we always have available. Both our Aperol Spritz, and Espresso Martini are available year round.

Does the James have signature cocktails?

. Free parking is available to our guests in the Holiday Inn / Holiday Inn Express parking lot. We are handicap accessible both through the Holiday Inn and our entrance on Pine street.

What is the parking situation?

. Parties up to 10 people may book themselves through the Resy button to the left, Resy.com, or Google. Larger groups may contact the restaurant directly at 570-327-8500, or complete the form below. We may require a limited menu, depending on the size of the group, but we would be happy work with you on those options.

Does the James accept large parties?

Contact us today for your event

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