Essex Dinner Menu
Sunday - Thursday 11 am - 9 pm | Saturday & Sunday 11 am - 10 pm
Our menu is subject to change.
BITS & BOBS
Fresh Baked Soda Bread
local honey kerrygold butter | 8 vg
Fried Pickle Chips
spicy ranch | 10 v
“The Village” Onion Strings
pub mayo | 10
Street Corn Ribs
spicy aioli, queso fresco, pickled jalapeño, pickled red onion, lime | 14
Bacon Deviled Eggs
minted pea purée, bacon, fried shallots | 9 gf
RAW
Oysters
cocktail sauce, mignonette | 3.5 gf
Shrimp Cocktail
lemon, cocktail sauce | 3.5 gf
Tuna Tartare Wontons
cucumber wasabi, wakame, pickled ginger, pineapple salsa, sesame seeds | 18
Soup & SALAD
The James’ Clam Chowder
finished with soda bread crumble, bacon jam | 14
French Onion Soup
gruyere, toasted bread | 13
Tomato Bisque & Grilled Cheese
san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil | 16 vg ~ grilled cheese your way add tomato+2 add smokey bacon+2 add caramelized onion+2
Wedge
baby iceberg, rasher lardons,tomatoes, pickled red onions, great blue dressing | 14 gf
Burrrata & Grilled Peaches
basil pesto, arugula, crostini | 16 vg
Pub Salad
little leaf organic greens, cucumber, egg, aged irish cheddar, roasted shallots, bacon, sherry vinaigrette | 14
Roasted Beet Salad
Little leaf organic greens, goat cheese, candied walnuts, pomegranate seeds, honey dijon vinaigrette | 16 gf
Baby Romaine Caesar Salad
sour dough croutons, shaved parmesan | 15
Add To Any Salad
grilled chicken | 9 grilled shrimp | 12 pan seared salmon | 14 marinated sirloin steak tips | 16 Blackened seasoning optional
APPETIZERS
Baked Crab & Artichoke Dip
creamed spinach, sea salt chips | 16
Irish Nachos
applewood smoked bacon, cheese sauce, crème fraîche, pickled jalapeno, scallion | 15
Essex Fried Clams
tartar, lemon | 28
Steak & Cheese Egg Roll (2)
cajun aioli | 12
Mussels
garlic, shallots, lemon, white wine, herb aioli, crostini | 18 | 18
Whiskey Glazed Ribs
Irish whiskey & apricot glaze | 14
Lobster Rangoons (6)
duck sauce | 18
Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings
choice of dipping sauce: ahi verde/ranch/blue cheese/nashville hot | 13 gf
Blackened Shrimp Tacos
(3) pan seared shrimp, slaw, cilantro, lime aioli, onion, corn tortillas | 18 gf
Daily Flat Bread
changes daily | 16
Curry Fries
traditional Irish chipper sauce | 11 vg
Truffle Fries
Parmesan | 11 gf vg
PIES
Seafood Pie
halibut, lobster, haddock, shrimp, braised leeks, whipped potato | 32
Short rib & Ale Pie
guinness braised short ribs, pearl onions, potatoes, gruyère, fennel pollen, horseradish cream, flaky pastry | 28
Chicken Pot Pie
shredded chicken, peas, carrots, green beans, gravy, puff pastry | 24
SANDWICHES
all sandwiches served with fries & pickle Can substitute greens at no extra charge. Sub caesar $3
Maple Fried Chicken Sandwich
panko breaded chicken breast, coleslaw, maple buffalo, american cheese, pickles, brioche bun | 18
James Smash Burger*
2 beef patties on texas toast, american cheese, finely sliced onions, bacon jam, house aioli | 18
The Burger*
irish cheddar, pub mayo, bibb, grilled onion | 18
Fish Sandwich
Beer Battered Haddock, pickled onions, iceberg lettuce, pub mayo, brioche bun | 17
Corned Beef Panini
sliced corned beef, swiss, coleslaw, russian dressing, pickles, toasted rye bread | 16
Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
gruyère, irish cheddar, sourdough | 14 ~ grilled cheese your way add tomato+2 add smokey bacon+2
Large
Bangers & Mash
jumbo Irish sausages, mashed potato, fresh peas, caramelized onion gravy | 24
Fish & Chips
beer battered haddock, house coleslaw, tartar, curried sea salt | 24
Chicken Piccata
zesty lemon-caper butter, mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus | 26
Pan Roasted Halibut
roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus, fresh herb butter | 34 gf
Bison Bolognese
tagliatelle, shaved parmesan, garlic toast point | 28
Steak Tips*
10 oz marinated sirloin tips, arugula truffled fries | 30 gf
Fried Essex Clam Plate
8 oz fresh clams, house-made coleslaw, tartar, french fries | 39
Baked Haddock
local haddock with soda bread crumbs, fried garlic broccoli, mashed potato | 28
Lobster Ravioli
cognac cream sauce, cherry tomatoes, arugula | 28
Teriyaki Salmon
riced cauliflower, peppers, broccoli, sweet corn, peas, house teriyaki | 26 gf
Hot Honey Chicken
panko breaded, sticky rice, corn, cherry tomatoes, roasted sweet potato, arugula, hot honey drizzle | 26
Garden Pea Risotto
parmesan, crispy fried shallots, fresh pea tendrils | 22
blackened seasoning available
can add protein - grilled chicken | 9
grilled shrimp | 12 pan seared salmon | 14 marinated sirloin steak tips | 16
blackened seasoning available
SIDES
Fries | 8 gf vg
Grilled Asparagus | 10 gf vg
Whipped Potatoes | 8 gf vg
Steamed Broccoli | 8 gf vg
Arugula Side Salad parmesan | 8 gf vg
House-made Coleslaw | 5 gf vg
DESSERT
Spring Pavlova
meringue, rhubarb compote, lemon curd, crème anglais, fresh whip and strawberries | 15
Decadent Chocolate Pudding
butterscotch liqueur infused, fresh whip, grated chocolate | 14 gf
Sticky Toffee Carrot Cake
brown butter pudding sauce, cookie butter-frosting, scoop of ginger ice cream | 15 (walnuts
Available Scoops | 7
sorbet - lemon | Ice-cream - vanilla or ginger
KIDS
Chicken Tenders
fries/greens | 10
Grilled Cheese
fries/greens | 9
Mac & Cheese
house-made cheese sauce | 9 available plain with butter
Mini Fish & Chips
tartar sauce | 11
Salmon & Broccoli
pan seared salmon | 12 gf
GF - Gluten Free Dish | VG - Vegetarian | VE - Vegan