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The James Essex 55 Main St
55 Main St, Essex, MA
Featured Items
Smash Burger
2 beef patties on texas toast, american cheese, finely sliced onions, bacon jam, house aioli$18.00Maple Fried Chicken Sandwich
panko breaded chicken, coleslaw, maple buffalo sauce, American cheese, pickles, brioche bun$18.00Burger & Fries
Irish cheddar, bibb, pub mayo & grilled onions ~ served on a brioche bun with fries Pub mayo has eggs* anchovies* allergen$18.00
Lunch & Dinner
Apps/Shares
Fresh Baked Soda Bread
Irish Honey Butter$8.00Dill Pickle Chips
deep fried, spicy ranch$12.00Onion Rings
spicy pub mayo ~ contains eggs* and anchovies*$10.00Deviled Eggs
mint pea purée, bacon, fried shallots$9.00The James' Clam Chowder
Creamy chowder made with Ipswich clams, finished with soda bread crumbles and bacon jam 2025 & 2026 Winner of Essex Clam Chowder Fest$14.00French Onion Soup
melted gruyère, house crostini$13.00Tomato Bisque
roasted san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil$9.00Tomato Bisque & Grilled Cheese
roasted san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil ~ grilled cheese panini on sour dough$16.00Wedge
baby iceberg, bacon, tomatoes, pickled red onions, blue cheese dressing$14.00Pub Salad
~ little leaf organic greens, cucumber, egg, aged irish cheddar, roasted shallots, bacon, sherry vinaigrette | 14 gf$15.00Roasted Beet Salad
Little leaf organic greens, goat cheese, candied walnuts, pomegranate seeds, honey dijon vinaigrette$16.00Baby Romaine Caesar Salad
romaine, sour dough croutons, grana padana cheese, creamy anchovy dressing$15.00Baked Crab Dip
creamed spinach, artichoke, house-made sea salt chips$16.00Mussels
white wine, lemon, garlic, shallots, herb aioli, crostini$18.00Irish Nachos
Potato dippers, apple wood smoked bacon, cheese sauce, sour cream, pickled jalapeño, scallions$15.00Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls
(2) served with cajun aioli$12.00Lobster Rangoons
6 per order ~ served with duck sauce$18.00Shrimp Tacos
3 per order ~ blackened, pan seared shrimp, slaw, cilantro aioli, lime, corn tortillas$18.00S&P Chicken Wings
6 per order, jumbo salt & pepper wings, aji verde$13.00Flatbread
$16.00Truffle & Parmesan Fries
hand-cut seasoned fries, salsa tartufata, olive oil & grated parmesan$10.00Curry Fries
Irish curry sauce$10.00Burrata & Grilled Peaches
basil pesto, arugula, ~ house made crostini$16.00Whiskey Glazed Ribs
Irish whiskey & apricot glaze$15.00Corn Ribs
spicy aioli, queso fresco, pickled jalapeño, pickled red onion, limeOUT OF STOCK$14.00
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$28.00Chicken Pot Pie
peas, carrots, green beans, puff pastry, classic gravy$24.00Maple Fried Chicken Sandwich
panko breaded chicken, coleslaw, maple buffalo sauce, American cheese, pickles, brioche bun$18.00Burger & Fries
Irish cheddar, bibb, pub mayo & grilled onions ~ served on a brioche bun with fries Pub mayo has eggs* anchovies* allergen$18.00Smash Burger
2 beef patties on texas toast, american cheese, finely sliced onions, bacon jam, house aioli$18.00Fish Sando
beer battered haddock, spicy sub mayo, pickled onions, iceberg ~ served on a brioche bun & fries$17.00Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
gruyére, Irish cheddar, sour dough panini ~ served with fries$14.00Bangers & Mash
2 Irish style pork bangers, mashed potatoes, fresh peas, caramelized onion gravy$24.00Fish & Chips
Beer battered haddock fish, fries, coleslaw, curried sea salt & tartar sauce$24.00Chicken Piccatta
zesty lemon-caper butter, mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus$26.00Bison Bolognese
tagliatelle, shaved parmesan, garlic toast point$28.00Steak Tips
Steak Tips* 10 oz moxie marinated sirloin tips, arugula truffled fries$30.00Fried Essex Clam Plate Dinner
8 oz fresh local clams, fries, house-made slaw, tartar$42.00Baked Haddock
local haddock with soda bread crumbs, broccoli & creamy mash$28.00Garden Pea Risotto
Garden Pea Risotto parmesan, crispy fried shallots, pea tendrils$22.00Lobster Ravioli
cognac cream sauce, cherry tomatoes, arugula$28.00Salmon Bowl
~ riced cauliflower, peppers, broccoli, sweet corn, peas, house teriyaki$26.00Chicken Bowl
Hot Honey Chicken panko breaded, sticky rice, corn, roasted sweet potato, cherry tomatoes, arugula, hot honey drizzle$26.00Tenders & Fries
fried chicken tenders, French fries$16.00
Kids
Kids Chicken Tenders
Served with hand cut fries$10.00Kids Grilled Cheese
served with hand-cut fries$10.00Mac & Cheese
macaroni, house-made cheese sauce ~ can have plain pasta with butter if preferred$8.00Kids Salmon & Broccolli
pan seared salmon, grilled broccoli$12.00Kids Fish & Chips
battered fish, French fries, tartar sauce$12.00
BRUNCH
BRUNCH MENU
Fruit Salad
changes seasonally$6.00Biscuits (2)
cheddar & scallion biscuits, honey Irish butterOUT OF STOCK$10.00French Toast Sticks
cinnamon sugar, maple marscarpone dip$12.00Chicken n Waffle
panko breaded fried chicken breast, brown sugar butter, shaved jalapeño, spicy maple$20.00Biscuits & Gravy
pork sausage gravy, house-made biscuitsOUT OF STOCK$18.00Breakfast Burritto
scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, home fries$17.00Avocado Toast
$15.00Belgian Waffle
seasonal berries, fresh strawberry whip, maple drizzle$16.00Irish Breakfast
fried eggs, bangers, rashers, black & white pudding, beans, mushrooms, home friesOUT OF STOCK$20.00Frittata
roasted red peppers, spinach & feta$16.00Corned Beef Hash
poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, home fries & toast$18.00Eggs Florentine
sautéed spinach, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, home fries$16.00Steak & Eggs
marinated steak tips, fried eggs, home fries$25.00Eggs Benny Bacon
Irish bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, home fries$16.00Brunch Burger
Irish cheddar, fried egg, pub mayo, bibb lettuce, grilled onions$19.00Bacon & Eggs
$13.00Side of Bacon
$6.00Side of Irish Sausage
$6.00Side of Eggs
$4.00Side Toast (2slices)
$3.00Side Home Fries
$6.00Side of Beans
$4.00Side of mushrooms
$2.00side of hash
$6.00Brunch Poutine
$18.00
Deviled Eggs
$9.00
mint pea purée, bacon, fried shallots
Request advisory
We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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