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    The James Essex 55 Main St

    Bar / Pub
    Closed11AM - 9PM
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    Kids
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    Featured Items

    • Smash Burger

      2 beef patties on texas toast, american cheese, finely sliced onions, bacon jam, house aioli
      $18.00

    • Maple Fried Chicken Sandwich

      panko breaded chicken, coleslaw, maple buffalo sauce, American cheese, pickles, brioche bun
      $18.00

    • Burger & Fries

      Irish cheddar, bibb, pub mayo & grilled onions ~ served on a brioche bun with fries Pub mayo has eggs* anchovies* allergen
      $18.00

    Apps/Shares

    • Fresh Baked Soda Bread

      Irish Honey Butter
      $8.00

    • Dill Pickle Chips

      deep fried, spicy ranch
      $12.00

    • Onion Rings

      spicy pub mayo ~ contains eggs* and anchovies*
      $10.00

    • Corn Ribs

      spicy aioli, queso fresco, pickled jalapeño, pickled red onion, lime
      $14.00

    • Deviled Eggs

      mint pea purée, bacon, fried shallots
      $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
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00

    • French Onion Soup

      melted gruyère, house crostini
      $13.00

    • Tomato Bisque

      roasted san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil
      $9.00

    • Tomato Bisque & Grilled Cheese

      roasted san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil ~ grilled cheese panini on sour dough
      $16.00

    • Wedge

      baby iceberg, bacon, tomatoes, pickled red onions, blue cheese dressing
      $14.00

    • Burrata & Grilled Peaches

      basil pesto, arugula, ~ house made crostini
      $16.00

    • Pub Salad

      ~ little leaf organic greens, cucumber, egg, aged irish cheddar, roasted shallots, bacon, sherry vinaigrette | 14 gf
      $14.00

    • Roasted Beet Salad

      Little leaf organic greens, goat cheese, candied walnuts, pomegranate seeds, honey dijon vinaigrette
      $16.00

    • Baby Romaine Caesar Salad

      romaine, sour dough croutons, grana padana cheese, creamy anchovy dressing
      $15.00

    • Baked Crab Dip

      creamed spinach, artichoke, house-made sea salt chips
      $16.00

    • Mussels

      white wine, lemon, garlic, shallots, herb aioli, crostini
      $18.00

    • Irish Nachos

      apple wood smoked bacon, cheese sauce, sour cream, pickled jalapeno, scallions
      $15.00

    • Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls

      (2) served with cajun aioli
      $12.00

    • Whiskey Glazed Ribs

      Irish whiskey & apricot glaze
      $14.00

    • Lobster Rangoons

      6 per order ~ served with duck sauce
      $18.00

    • Shrimp Tacos

      3 per order ~ blackened, pan seared shrimp, slaw, cilantro aioli, lime, corn tortillas
      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.00

    • S&P Chicken Wings

      6 per order, jumbo salt & pepper wings, aji verde
      $13.00

    • Flatbread

      $16.00

    • Truffle & Parmesan Fries

      hand-cut seasoned fries, salsa tartufata, olive oil & grated parmesan
      $10.00

    • Curry Fries

      Irish curry sauce
      $10.00

    • Tuna Tartare Wonton

      cucumber wasabi, wakame, pickled ginger, pineapple salsa, sesame seeds
      $18.00

    Entrées/Pies/Sandos

    • Seafood Pie

      halibut, scallops, haddock, shrimp, braised leeks, béchamel, whipped potato
      $32.00

    • Short Rib & Ale Pie

      Guinness braised short rib, puff pastry, gruyére, fennel pollen, arugula
      $28.00

    • Chicken Pot Pie

      peas, carrots, green beans, puff pastry, classic gravy
      $24.00

    • Maple Fried Chicken Sandwich

      panko breaded chicken, coleslaw, maple buffalo sauce, American cheese, pickles, brioche bun
      $18.00

    • Burger & Fries

      Irish cheddar, bibb, pub mayo & grilled onions ~ served on a brioche bun with fries Pub mayo has eggs* anchovies* allergen
      $18.00

    • Smash Burger

      2 beef patties on texas toast, american cheese, finely sliced onions, bacon jam, house aioli
      $18.00

    • Fish Sando

      beer battered haddock, spicy sub mayo, pickled onions, iceberg ~ served on a brioche bun & fries
      $17.00

    • Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese

      gruyére, Irish cheddar, sour dough panini ~ served with fries
      $14.00

    • Bangers & Mash

      2 Irish style pork bangers, mashed potatoes, fresh peas, caramelized onion gravy
      $24.00

    • Fish & Chips

      Beer battered haddock fish, fries, coleslaw, curried sea salt & tartar sauce
      $24.00

    • Chicken Piccatta

      zesty lemon-caper butter, mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus
      $26.00

    • Pan Roasted Halibut

      roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus, fresh herb butter
      $34.00

    • Bison Bolognese

      tagliatelle, shaved parmesan, garlic toast point
      $28.00

    • Steak Tips

      Steak Tips* 10 oz moxie marinated sirloin tips, arugula truffled fries
      $30.00

    • Fried Essex Clam Plate Dinner

      8 oz fresh local clams, fries, house-made slaw, tartar
      $39.00

    • Baked Haddock

      local haddock with soda bread crumbs, broccoli & creamy mash
      $28.00

    • Garden Pea Risotto

      Garden Pea Risotto parmesan, crispy fried shallots, pea tendrils
      $22.00

    • Lobster Ravioli

      cognac cream sauce, cherry tomatoes, arugula
      $28.00

    • Salmon Bowl

      ~ riced cauliflower, peppers, broccoli, sweet corn, peas, house teriyaki
      $26.00

    • Chicken Bowl

      Hot Honey Chicken panko breaded, sticky rice, corn, roasted sweet potato, cherry tomatoes, arugula, hot honey drizzle
      $26.00

    • Tenders & Fries

      fried chicken tenders, French fries
      $16.00

    Kids

    • Kids Chicken Tenders

      Served with hand cut fries
      $10.00

    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      served with hand-cut fries
      $10.00

    • Mac & Cheese

      macaroni, house-made cheese sauce ~ can have plain pasta with butter if preferred
      $8.00

    • Kids Salmon & Broccolli

      pan seared salmon, grilled broccoli
      $12.00

    • Kids Fish & Chips

      battered fish, French fries, tartar sauce
      $12.00

    Dessert

    • Ice Cream Sundae

      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00

    • Carrot Cake

      brown butter pudding sauce, cookie butter frosting, scoop of ginger ice cream
      $15.00

    • Sorbet l Mango

      $7.00
    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    55 Main St, Essex, MA 01929

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