The James, Essex Menu
Lunch & Dinner - Apps/Shares
Fresh Baked Soda Bread
Irish Honey Butter
US$8.00
Dill Pickle Chips
deep fried, spicy ranch
US$12.00
Onion Strings
spicy pub mayo contains eggs* and anchovies*
US$10.00
Fried Brussels Sprouts
truffle, parmesan
US$12.00
Deviled Eggs
minted pea purée, bacon, fried shallots
US$9.00
The James' Clam Chowder
Creamy chowder made with Ipswich clams, finished with soda bread crumbles and bacon jam 2025 Winner of Essex Clam Chowder Fest
US$14.00
French Onion Soup
melted gruyère, house crostini
US$13.00
Tomato Bisque
roasted san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil
US$9.00
Tomato Bisque & Grilled Cheese
roasted san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil grilled cheese panini on sour dough
US$16.00
Wedge
baby iceberg, rasher lardons, tomatoes, pickled red onions, blue cheese dressing
US$14.00
Waldorf
Candied Walnuts, goat cheese, apple, grapes, baby arugula, zesty yogurt dressing
US$14.00
Pub Salad
little leaf organic greens, cucumber, egg, aged irish cheddar, roasted shallots, pork belly, sherry vinaigrette | 14 gf
US$14.00
Fall Salad
roasted rainbow carrots, radish, parsnip, butternut squash, raisins, organic greens, toasted sunflower seeds, apple cider vinaigrette
US$16.00
Baby Romaine Caesar Salad
romaine, sour dough croutons, grana padana cheese, creamy anchovy dressing
US$15.00
Baked Crab Dip
creamed spinach, artichoke, house-made sea salt chips
US$16.00
Mussels
cherub tomatoes, fennel, white wine, grilled bread
US$18.00
Irish Nachos
apple wood smoked bacon, cheese sauce, sour cream, pickled jalapeno, scallions
US$15.00
Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls
(2) served with cajun aioli
US$12.00
Whiskey Glazed Ribs
Irish whiskey & apricot glaze
US$14.00
Crab Cake Sliders
2 per order pickled red onion, slaw, arugula, mustard remoulade, toasted brioche bun
US$18.00
Lobster Rangoons
6 per order served with duck sauce
US$18.00
Shrimp Tacos
3 per order blackened, pan seared shrimp, Napa slaw, cilantro aioli, corn tortillas
US$18.00
S&P Chicken Wings
6 per order, jumbo salt & pepper wings, aji verde
US$13.00
Flatbread
US$16.00
Truffle & Parmesan Fries
hand-cut seasoned fries, salsa tartufata, olive oil & grated parmesan
US$10.00
Curry Fries
Irish curry sauce
US$10.00
Tuna Tartare
sesame soy yuzu, seaweed salad, wonton crips, wasabi aioli
US$18.00
Lunch & Dinner - Entrées/Pies/Sandos
Shepherd's Pie
braised lamb, carrots, peas, corn, creamy mashed potatoes
US$27.00
Seafood Pie
halibut, scallops, haddock, shrimp, braised leeks, béchamel, whipped potato
US$32.00
Short Rib & Ale Pie
Guinness braised short rib, puff pastry, gruyére, fennel pollen, arugula
US$28.00
Chicken Pot Pie
peas, carrots, green beans, puff pastry, classic gravy
US$24.00
Fish Sando
beer battered haddock, spicy sub mayo, pickled onions, iceberg served on a brioche bun & fries
US$17.00
Essex Fried Chicken
pickle brined chicken, house-made Nashville hot sauce, pickle aioli slaw, cheddar served on a brioche bun & fries
US$17.00
Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
gruyére, Irish cheddar, sour dough panini served with fries
US$14.00
Burger & Fries
Irish cheddar, bibb, pub mayo & grilled onions served on a brioche bun with fries Pub mayo has eggs* anchovies* allergen
US$18.00
Smash Burger
2 beef patties on texas toast, american cheese, finely sliced onions, bacon jam, house aioli
US$18.00
Bangers & Mash
2 Irish style pork bangers, mashed potatoes, fresh peas, caramelized onion gravy
US$24.00
Fish & Chips
Beer battered haddock fish, hand-cut fries, coleslaw, curried sea salt & tartar sauce
US$24.00
Roast Half Chicken
mashed potatoes, shaved Brussels sprouts, with bacon, pan jus
US$26.00
Pan Roasted Halibut
root vegetable has, lobster miso butter
US$32.00
Bison Bolognese
tagliatelle, shaved parmesan, garlic toast point
US$28.00
Steak Tips
Steak Tips* moxie marinated sirloin tips, arugula truffled fries | 28 g
US$28.00
Fried Essex Clam Plate
house-made slaw, tartar, French fries
US$39.00
Baked Haddock
local haddock with soda bread crumbs, broccoli, fried garlic & creamy mash
US$28.00
Autumn Ravioli
pumpkin, butternut squash, sage brown butter cranberry gastrique, toasted pepitas
US$26.00
Butternut Squash Risotto
caramelized squash, shaved parmesan, toasted pumpkin seeds
US$22.00
Tenders & Fries
fried chicken tenders, French fries
US$16.00
Salmon Bowl
riced cauliflower, peppers, spiced broccoli, sweet corn, peas, house teriyaki
US$26.00
Chicken Bowl
Hot Honey Chicken panko breaded, sticky rice, corn, roasted sweet potato, cherry tomatoes, arugula, hot honey drizzle
US$26.00
Steak Bowl
Dry rubbed flank steak, sweet potato, charred corn, pickled jalapeño, black beans, tomatoes, lime crema, tortilla strips
US$28.00
Tuna Bowl
baby potatoes, green beans, cucumber, boiled egg, watermelon radish, romaine hearts, fried capers, house made green goddess
US$28.00
Lunch & Dinner - Kids
Kids Chicken Tenders
Served with hand cut fries
US$10.00
Kids Grilled Cheese
served with hand-cut fries
US$10.00
Mac & Cheese
macaroni, house-made cheese sauce can have plain pasta with butter if preferred
US$8.00
Kids Salmon & Broccolli
pan seared salmon, grilled broccoli
US$12.00
Kids Fish & Chips
battered fish, French fries, tartar sauce
US$12.00
Lunch & Dinner - Sunday Roast
Kids Roasties & Gravy
Roast potatoes & gravy
US$8.00
Lunch & Dinner - Dessert
Carrot Cake
brown butter pudding sauce, cookie butter frosting, scoop of ginger ice cream
US$15.00
Chocolate Pudding
US$14.00
Apps/Shares
Fresh Baked Soda Bread
Irish Honey Butter
US$8.00
Dill Pickle Chips
deep fried, spicy ranch
US$12.00
Onion Strings
spicy pub mayo contains eggs* and anchovies*
US$10.00
Fried Brussels Sprouts
truffle, parmesan
US$12.00
Deviled Eggs
minted pea purée, bacon, fried shallots
US$9.00
The James' Clam Chowder
Creamy chowder made with Ipswich clams, finished with soda bread crumbles and bacon jam 2025 Winner of Essex Clam Chowder Fest
US$14.00
French Onion Soup
melted gruyère, house crostini
US$13.00
Tomato Bisque
roasted san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil
US$9.00
Tomato Bisque & Grilled Cheese
roasted san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil grilled cheese panini on sour dough
US$16.00
Wedge
baby iceberg, rasher lardons, tomatoes, pickled red onions, blue cheese dressing
US$14.00
Waldorf
Candied Walnuts, goat cheese, apple, grapes, baby arugula, zesty yogurt dressing
US$14.00
Pub Salad
little leaf organic greens, cucumber, egg, aged irish cheddar, roasted shallots, pork belly, sherry vinaigrette | 14 gf
US$14.00
Fall Salad
roasted rainbow carrots, radish, parsnip, butternut squash, raisins, organic greens, toasted sunflower seeds, apple cider vinaigrette
US$16.00
Baby Romaine Caesar Salad
romaine, sour dough croutons, grana padana cheese, creamy anchovy dressing
US$15.00
Baked Crab Dip
creamed spinach, artichoke, house-made sea salt chips
US$16.00
Mussels
cherub tomatoes, fennel, white wine, grilled bread
US$18.00
Irish Nachos
apple wood smoked bacon, cheese sauce, sour cream, pickled jalapeno, scallions
US$15.00
Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls
(2) served with cajun aioli
US$12.00
Whiskey Glazed Ribs
Irish whiskey & apricot glaze
US$14.00
Crab Cake Sliders
2 per order pickled red onion, slaw, arugula, mustard remoulade, toasted brioche bun
US$18.00
Lobster Rangoons
6 per order served with duck sauce
US$18.00
Shrimp Tacos
3 per order blackened, pan seared shrimp, Napa slaw, cilantro aioli, corn tortillas
US$18.00
S&P Chicken Wings
6 per order, jumbo salt & pepper wings, aji verde
US$13.00
Flatbread
US$16.00
Truffle & Parmesan Fries
hand-cut seasoned fries, salsa tartufata, olive oil & grated parmesan
US$10.00
Curry Fries
Irish curry sauce
US$10.00
Tuna Tartare
sesame soy yuzu, seaweed salad, wonton crips, wasabi aioli
US$18.00
Entrées/Pies/Sandos
Shepherd's Pie
braised lamb, carrots, peas, corn, creamy mashed potatoes
US$27.00
Seafood Pie
halibut, scallops, haddock, shrimp, braised leeks, béchamel, whipped potato
US$32.00
Short Rib & Ale Pie
Guinness braised short rib, puff pastry, gruyére, fennel pollen, arugula
US$28.00
Chicken Pot Pie
peas, carrots, green beans, puff pastry, classic gravy
US$24.00
Fish Sando
beer battered haddock, spicy sub mayo, pickled onions, iceberg served on a brioche bun & fries
US$17.00
Essex Fried Chicken
pickle brined chicken, house-made Nashville hot sauce, pickle aioli slaw, cheddar served on a brioche bun & fries
US$17.00
Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
gruyére, Irish cheddar, sour dough panini served with fries
US$14.00
Burger & Fries
Irish cheddar, bibb, pub mayo & grilled onions served on a brioche bun with fries Pub mayo has eggs* anchovies* allergen
US$18.00
Smash Burger
2 beef patties on texas toast, american cheese, finely sliced onions, bacon jam, house aioli
US$18.00
Bangers & Mash
2 Irish style pork bangers, mashed potatoes, fresh peas, caramelized onion gravy
US$24.00
Fish & Chips
Beer battered haddock fish, hand-cut fries, coleslaw, curried sea salt & tartar sauce
US$24.00
Roast Half Chicken
mashed potatoes, shaved Brussels sprouts, with bacon, pan jus
US$26.00
Pan Roasted Halibut
root vegetable has, lobster miso butter
US$32.00
Bison Bolognese
tagliatelle, shaved parmesan, garlic toast point
US$28.00
Steak Tips
Steak Tips* moxie marinated sirloin tips, arugula truffled fries | 28 g
US$28.00
Fried Essex Clam Plate
house-made slaw, tartar, French fries
US$39.00
Baked Haddock
local haddock with soda bread crumbs, broccoli, fried garlic & creamy mash
US$28.00
Autumn Ravioli
pumpkin, butternut squash, sage brown butter cranberry gastrique, toasted pepitas
US$26.00
Butternut Squash Risotto
caramelized squash, shaved parmesan, toasted pumpkin seeds
US$22.00
Tenders & Fries
fried chicken tenders, French fries
US$16.00
Salmon Bowl
riced cauliflower, peppers, spiced broccoli, sweet corn, peas, house teriyaki
US$26.00
Chicken Bowl
Hot Honey Chicken panko breaded, sticky rice, corn, roasted sweet potato, cherry tomatoes, arugula, hot honey drizzle
US$26.00
Steak Bowl
Dry rubbed flank steak, sweet potato, charred corn, pickled jalapeño, black beans, tomatoes, lime crema, tortilla strips
US$28.00
Tuna Bowl
baby potatoes, green beans, cucumber, boiled egg, watermelon radish, romaine hearts, fried capers, house made green goddess
US$28.00
Kids
Kids Chicken Tenders
Served with hand cut fries
US$10.00
Kids Grilled Cheese
served with hand-cut fries
US$10.00
Mac & Cheese
macaroni, house-made cheese sauce can have plain pasta with butter if preferred
US$8.00
Kids Salmon & Broccolli
pan seared salmon, grilled broccoli
US$12.00
Kids Fish & Chips
battered fish, French fries, tartar sauce
US$12.00
Sunday Roast
Kids Roasties & Gravy
Roast potatoes & gravy
US$8.00
Dessert
Carrot Cake
brown butter pudding sauce, cookie butter frosting, scoop of ginger ice cream
US$15.00
Chocolate Pudding
US$14.00
BRUNCH - BRUNCH MENU
Fruit Salad
changes seasonally
US$6.00
Biscuits (2)
cheddar & scallion biscuits, honey Irish butter
US$10.00
French Toast Sticks
cinnamon sugar, maple marscarpone dip
US$12.00
Chicken N Waffle
panko breaded fried chicken breast, brown sugar butter, shaved jalapeño, spicy maple
US$20.00
Biscuits & Gravy
pork sausage gravy, house-made biscuits
US$18.00
Breakfast Burritto
scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, home fries
US$16.00
Avocado Toast
US$15.00
Belgian Waffle
seasonal berries, fresh strawberry whip, maple drizzle
US$16.00
Irish Breakfast
fried eggs, bangers, rashers, black & white pudding, beans, mushrooms, home fries
US$18.00
Frittata
roasted red peppers, spinach & feta
US$16.00
Omelette
Chef's choice, changes weekly
US$16.00
Corned Beef Hash
poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, home fries & toast
US$17.00
Eggs Florentine
sautéed spinach, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, home fries
US$16.00
Steak & Eggs
marinated steak tips, fried eggs, home fries
US$24.00
Eggs Benny Bacon
Irish bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, home fries
US$16.00
Brunch Burger
Irish cheddar, fried egg, pub mayo, bibb lettuce, grilled onions
US$19.00
Bacon & Eggs
US$13.00
Side Of Bacon
US$6.00
Side Of Sausage
US$6.00
Side Of Eggs
US$3.00
Side Toast (2slices)
US$3.00
Side Home Fries
US$6.00
BRUNCH MENU
Fruit Salad
changes seasonally
US$6.00
Biscuits (2)
cheddar & scallion biscuits, honey Irish butter
US$10.00
French Toast Sticks
cinnamon sugar, maple marscarpone dip
US$12.00
Chicken N Waffle
panko breaded fried chicken breast, brown sugar butter, shaved jalapeño, spicy maple
US$20.00
Biscuits & Gravy
pork sausage gravy, house-made biscuits
US$18.00
Breakfast Burritto
scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, home fries
US$16.00
Avocado Toast
US$15.00
Belgian Waffle
seasonal berries, fresh strawberry whip, maple drizzle
US$16.00
Irish Breakfast
fried eggs, bangers, rashers, black & white pudding, beans, mushrooms, home fries
US$18.00
Frittata
roasted red peppers, spinach & feta
US$16.00
Omelette
Chef's choice, changes weekly
US$16.00
Corned Beef Hash
poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, home fries & toast
US$17.00
Eggs Florentine
sautéed spinach, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, home fries
US$16.00
Steak & Eggs
marinated steak tips, fried eggs, home fries
US$24.00
Eggs Benny Bacon
Irish bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, home fries
US$16.00
Brunch Burger
Irish cheddar, fried egg, pub mayo, bibb lettuce, grilled onions
US$19.00
Bacon & Eggs
US$13.00
Side Of Bacon
US$6.00
Side Of Sausage
US$6.00
Side Of Eggs
US$3.00
Side Toast (2slices)
US$3.00
Side Home Fries
US$6.00