The James, Essex

Had a fantastic time. 25 of us for lunch after memorial mass. Linda waited on us, she was beyond great. Very attentive. Always checking in making sure everyone had what they needed. Food was great, drinks great. Fun cocktails. We ate in the front room/glass room/like a green house. Very cool. The entire restaurant had cozy Irish pub feel to it. Great pics/decor. Highly recommend. Parking lot was a bit tricky but the (2) feet of snow did not help

A very welcome addition to the burgeoning food scene on Cape Ann. Very friendly and fast service. I got the baked half chick with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The clam chowder was also very good. My friend got the salmon caesar salad and said it was very good. Good Sunday morning scene with live music.

The restaurant was clean, the decor was pleasing, and the food was amazing. I had the seasonal risotto, with chicken added. The person I was with ordered the fisherman's pie and enjoyed it so much they wanted to go back the next day.

Couldn’t have had a better first experience last Saturday night! Our 7pm reservation was early! We arrived at 6:45pm knowing we were early and we were seated by 6:50pm. Kelly was a phenomenal server; attentive, knowledgeable, offered amazing recommendations, was genuinely kind and personable, and never let a crumb touch the table. The food was incredible! Everything was timed perfectly, giving us ample time to eat and enjoy before the next course arrived. Fresh ingredients, hot entrees, and well seasoned bites - everything from the oysters to the sticky toffee carrot cake was a delight. This was the best restaurant experience my husband and I have had in years. Truly. Two very minor notes: - the restroom was sprinkled with paper towels on the floors. A little extra attention wou

Was our first time here we stopped in without reservations on a Saturday night they were pretty busy but were able to get us right in which was nice, the food was excellent we got the lobster rangoons which were tasty and the soda bread (could eat that with every meal!) And for entrees we got the hot honey chicken bowl and the meatloaf which were both filling and delicious! Had no room left for dessert but all sounded amazing!! And the service was phenomenal from Alyssa, she was so busy but equally attentive we never had an empty water or an empty dish sitting on our table and with everything brought out we were checked in on every time! The general manager Michael, was also very welcoming, came to our table and was helpful at recommending some great options.... We will 100% be back thank