The mission at JAMES is to serve the highest quality food paired with thoughtfully chosen wines. Our kitchen is devoted to finding the finest ingredients and treating them with the utmost respect. The menu focuses on local, seasonal produce, humanely raised meats, wild seafood, and artisan cheeses. We strongly support Pennsylvania associations for sustainable agriculture, local farmers, and wine educators because these suppliers maintain a standard of excellence in keeping with our own.

Because we select only fresh locally-grown ingredients, our menu changes with the seasons. For a unique dining experience, ask about Chef Jim Burke’s tasting menus. Click on the following for the LOUNGE MENU, BAR MENU and DESSERT MENU.

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Summer Menu

chilled cucumber & avocado soup, salt roasted shrimp & chili oil $10

salt roasted local beets, goat cheese foam, shaved black walnut $12

crispy sweetbreads, zucchini & pancetta stuffed squash blossom, truffle puree $18

gently warmed bigeye tuna, sautéed cucumbers & black olive $17

risotto alla milanese, summer truffle $24

ricotta cavatelli, spicy greens & crisp pork $12

sweet herb agnolotti, sautéed porcini, local blueberries & lemon thyme $18

hand cut tagliatelle, duck ragu, shaved chocolate & orange $16

day boat halibut in potato nest, alliums & a farmer’s egg $30

dover sole Véronique $36

wild pink snapper, ‘ratatouille’, 30 year balsamic vinegar $28

four story hill farms poularde, buttered swiss chard
chanterelle mushrooms & apricot infused pan sauce $27

jamison farm lamb, crushed english peas, morels au naturel $35

chef’s tasting menu - monday through wednesday - reservations required

- split charge of $2.50 -

824 S. 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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