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The James Essex 55 Main St

55 Main St, Essex, MA
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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
  • 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 & 2026 Winner of Essex Clam Chowder Fest
    $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
  • Pub Salad

    ~ little leaf organic greens, cucumber, egg, aged irish cheddar, roasted shallots, bacon, sherry vinaigrette | 14 gf
    $15.00
  • 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

    Potato dippers, apple wood smoked bacon, cheese sauce, sour cream, pickled jalapeño, scallions
    $15.00
  • Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls

    (2) served with cajun aioli
    $12.00
  • 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
    $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
  • Burrata & Grilled Peaches

    basil pesto, arugula, ~ house made crostini
    $16.00
  • Whiskey Glazed Ribs

    Irish whiskey & apricot glaze
    $15.00
  • Corn Ribs

    spicy aioli, queso fresco, pickled jalapeño, pickled red onion, lime
    OUT 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
    $28.00
  • 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
  • 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
    $42.00
  • 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

  • Carrot Cake

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

    $13.00
  • Sorbet l Raspberry

    $7.00

Mac & Cheese

$8.00

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

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The James Essex 55 Main St Location and Ordering Hours

(978) 890-7220
55 Main St, Essex, MA 01929
Closed • Opens Saturday at 11AM
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