The James Essex 55 Main St

Irish Honey Butter

deep fried, spicy ranch

spicy pub mayo ~ contains eggs* and anchovies*

spicy aioli, queso fresco, pickled jalapeño, pickled red onion, lime

mint pea purée, bacon, fried shallots

Creamy chowder made with Ipswich clams, finished with soda bread crumbles and bacon jam 2025 Winner of Essex Clam Chowder Fest

melted gruyère, house crostini

roasted san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil

roasted san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil ~ grilled cheese panini on sour dough

baby iceberg, bacon, tomatoes, pickled red onions, blue cheese dressing

basil pesto, arugula, ~ house made crostini

~ little leaf organic greens, cucumber, egg, aged irish cheddar, roasted shallots, bacon, sherry vinaigrette | 14 gf

Little leaf organic greens, goat cheese, candied walnuts, pomegranate seeds, honey dijon vinaigrette

romaine, sour dough croutons, grana padana cheese, creamy anchovy dressing

creamed spinach, artichoke, house-made sea salt chips

white wine, lemon, garlic, shallots, herb aioli, crostini

apple wood smoked bacon, cheese sauce, sour cream, pickled jalapeno, scallions

(2) served with cajun aioli

Irish whiskey & apricot glaze

6 per order ~ served with duck sauce

3 per order ~ blackened, pan seared shrimp, slaw, cilantro aioli, lime, corn tortillas

6 per order, jumbo salt & pepper wings, aji verde

hand-cut seasoned fries, salsa tartufata, olive oil & grated parmesan

Irish curry sauce

cucumber wasabi, wakame, pickled ginger, pineapple salsa, sesame seeds

halibut, scallops, haddock, shrimp, braised leeks, béchamel, whipped potato

Guinness braised short rib, puff pastry, gruyére, fennel pollen, arugula

peas, carrots, green beans, puff pastry, classic gravy

panko breaded chicken, coleslaw, maple buffalo sauce, American cheese, pickles, brioche bun

Irish cheddar, bibb, pub mayo & grilled onions ~ served on a brioche bun with fries Pub mayo has eggs* anchovies* allergen

2 beef patties on texas toast, american cheese, finely sliced onions, bacon jam, house aioli

beer battered haddock, spicy sub mayo, pickled onions, iceberg ~ served on a brioche bun & fries

gruyére, Irish cheddar, sour dough panini ~ served with fries

2 Irish style pork bangers, mashed potatoes, fresh peas, caramelized onion gravy

Beer battered haddock fish, fries, coleslaw, curried sea salt & tartar sauce

zesty lemon-caper butter, mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus

roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus, fresh herb butter

tagliatelle, shaved parmesan, garlic toast point

Steak Tips* 10 oz moxie marinated sirloin tips, arugula truffled fries

8 oz fresh local clams, fries, house-made slaw, tartar

local haddock with soda bread crumbs, broccoli & creamy mash

Garden Pea Risotto parmesan, crispy fried shallots, pea tendrils

cognac cream sauce, cherry tomatoes, arugula

~ riced cauliflower, peppers, broccoli, sweet corn, peas, house teriyaki

Hot Honey Chicken panko breaded, sticky rice, corn, roasted sweet potato, cherry tomatoes, arugula, hot honey drizzle

fried chicken tenders, French fries

Served with hand cut fries

served with hand-cut fries

macaroni, house-made cheese sauce ~ can have plain pasta with butter if preferred

pan seared salmon, grilled broccoli

battered fish, French fries, tartar sauce

meringue, rhubarb, compote, lemon curd, strawberries, fresh whipped cream and crème anglaise

brown butter pudding sauce, cookie butter frosting, scoop of ginger ice cream