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The James

4.5 · 394 reviews$$
Cuisine
American
Where
Charleston
Booking
Takes reservations

Hours

  • Monday4:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday4:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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Menu

Checked · Order for carry-out

  • French Onion Soup
    French Onion Soup $12.00
  • Fried Shrimp
    Fried Shrimp $16.00
  • Mushroom Soup
    Mushroom Soup $12.00
  • Parker House Rolls
    Parker House Rolls $7.00
  • Spinach & Artichoke Dip
    Spinach & Artichoke Dip $16.00
  • Crispy Calamari
    Crispy Calamari $18.00
  • Whipped Ricotta
    Whipped Ricotta $14.00
  • *SPECIAL* Loaded Potato Soup
    *SPECIAL* Loaded Potato Soup $13.00
  • Wedge
    Wedge $16.00
  • Spicy Caesar
    Spicy Caesar $14.00
  • Tuscan Green
    Tuscan Green $15.00
  • Pear Salad
    Pear Salad $15.00

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  • French Onion Soup

    French Onion Soup

    8 ounces french onion soup, gruyere cheese crust

    $12.00

  • Fried Shrimp

    Fried Shrimp

    fried shrimp served with a sauce trio; cocktail sauce, remoulade, chili lime

    $16.00

  • Mushroom Soup

    Mushroom Soup

    6 ounces mushroom soup, sherry, cream, puff pastry

    $12.00

  • Parker House Rolls

    Parker House Rolls

    served with honey butter

    $7.00

  • Spinach & Artichoke Dip

    Spinach & Artichoke Dip

    served with tortilla chips, house made salsa

    $16.00

  • Crispy Calamari

    Crispy Calamari

    crispy calamari, shredded cabbage, peanuts, chili lime sauce, basil, mint

    $18.00

  • Whipped Ricotta

    Whipped Ricotta

    lemon whipped ricotta, balsamic herb oil, toasted bread, fresh herbs

    $14.00

  • *SPECIAL* Loaded Potato Soup

    *SPECIAL* Loaded Potato Soup

    bacon, chives, cheddar cheese

    $13.00

SALADS

all salads will come with dressing on the side

  • Wedge

    Wedge

    bacon, egg, tomato, avocado, blue cheese, green goddess dressing

    $16.00

  • Spicy Caesar

    Spicy Caesar

    crisp romaine, parmesan, lemon zest, spicy breadcrumbs

    $14.00

  • Tuscan Green

    Tuscan Green

    kale, marcona almonds, currants, parmesan, lemon, olive oil

    $15.00

  • Pear Salad

    Pear Salad

    mixed greens, red wine poached pears, blue cheese crumbles, salt roasted pecans, pickled red onions, roasted shallot vinaigrette

    $15.00

SANDWICHES & BURGERS

  • The James Burger

    The James Burger

    chuck & brisket blend, cheddar cheese, special sauce

    $19.00

  • Prime Rib Sandwich

    Prime Rib Sandwich

    shaved prime rib, horseradish cream, melty cheese, crispy onions, au jus

    $27.00

  • Crab Cake Sandwich

    Crab Cake Sandwich

    lettuce, tomato, onion, remoulade

    $28.00

ENTREES & STEAKS

  • Maryland Crab Cakes

    Maryland Crab Cakes

    lump crab, remoulade, asparagus, and a little coleslaw

    $52.00

  • Garlic Shrimp Pasta

    Garlic Shrimp Pasta

    linguine pasta, white wine, lemon, garlic, chili flake, fresh herbs, breadcrumbs

    $27.00

  • Sautéed Scottish Salmon

    Sautéed Scottish Salmon

    garlic oil smashed potatoes, sweet chili brussels sprouts, edamame purée

    $38.00

  • Pecan Crusted Chicken

    Pecan Crusted Chicken

    sweet potato purée, green beans, roasted cherry sauce

    $27.00

  • Huli Huli Baby Back Ribs

    Huli Huli Baby Back Ribs

    a full rack served with grilled pineapple and fries

    $36.00

  • Chicken Piccata

    Chicken Piccata

    pan fried chicken breasts, lemon caper butter sauce, linguine pasta, broccolini

    $28.00

  • Filet Mignon

    Filet Mignon

    8oz. barrel cut filet

    $56.00

  • Ribeye

    Ribeye

    14oz

    $49.00

  • Small Prime Rib *AVAILABLE AT 4:30PM*

    Small Prime Rib *AVAILABLE AT 4:30PM*

    10oz. prime rib, includes a choice of potato purée or green beans, creamy horseradish, au jus

    $46.00

  • Large Prime Rib *AVAILABLE AT 4:30PM*

    Large Prime Rib *AVAILABLE AT 4:30PM*

    14oz. prime rib, includes a choice of potato purée or sautéed green beans, creamy horseradish, au jus

    $54.00

  • Fish n' Chips

    Fish n' Chips

    battered cod, french fries, tartar sauce, lemon

    $23.00

  • Bolognese

    Bolognese

    pork, beef, lamb, veal bolognese, mezze rigatoni, basil, parmesan cheese

    $27.00

  • Fresh Catch

    Fresh Catch

    choice of grilled or blackened served with potato purée and green beans

    $45.00

  • Chicken Parmesan

    Chicken Parmesan

    linguine pasta, breaded chicken breast, alfredo and marinara sauce

    $32.00

SIDES

  • Fries

    Fries

    $7.00

  • Coleslaw

    Coleslaw

    $7.00

  • Small Salad

    Small Salad

    choice of small green salad, small casear, or small tuscan green

    $7.00

  • Green Beans

    Green Beans

    $6.00

  • Mac & Cheese

    Mac & Cheese

    $7.00

  • Potato Purée

    Potato Purée

    $7.00

  • Grilled Asparagus

    Grilled Asparagus

    $9.00

  • Grilled Broccolini

    Grilled Broccolini

    served with garlic aioli and marcona almonds

    $9.00

  • Brussels Sprouts

    Brussels Sprouts

    creamy cider dressing, apple cider reduction, crispy country ham, lemon

    $10.00

  • Single Crab Cake

    Single Crab Cake

    $21.00

  • Sweet Potato Purée

    Sweet Potato Purée

    $7.00

  • **SPECIAL** Side Roasted Root Vegetables

    $7.00

LIL' GRILLERS

  • Kid's Tenders

    Kid's Tenders

    three fried chicken tenders with choice of fries or green beans and served with honey mustard sauce and ketchup

    $10.00

  • Kid's Mac & Cheese

    Kid's Mac & Cheese

    with choice of fries or green beans

    $10.00

  • Kid's Noodles

    Kid's Noodles

    buttered pasta with choice of fries or green beans

    $10.00

  • Kid's Grilled Cheese

    Kid's Grilled Cheese

    white bread with cheddar cheese served with fries or green beans

    $10.00

  • Kid's Cheeseburger

    Kid's Cheeseburger

    hamburger with american cheese served with choice of fries or green beans

    $10.00

DESSERT

  • Key Lime Pie

    Key Lime Pie

    cookie crust, key lime filling, cool whip topping, lime zest

    $10.00

  • Skillet Cake

    Skillet Cake

    caramel, peanuts, vanilla ice cream, whipped topping

    $11.00

  • *SPECIAL* Cheesecake

    chocolate chip cheesecake, chocolate graham cracker crust, cherry sauce

    $12.00

BEVERAGES

  • Coca-Cola

    Coca-Cola

    Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love

    $3.50

  • Diet Coke

    Diet Coke

    Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink

    $3.50

  • Lemonade

    $3.50

  • Iced Tea

    $3.50

  • Sweet Tea

    $3.50

  • Half & Half Tea

    $3.50

  • Ginger Ale

    $3.50

  • Sprite

    Sprite

    Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free

    $3.50

  • Non Alcoholic Cucumber & Tonic

    $7.00

  • Arnold Palmer

    $3.50

  • Big Trouble Coffee

    8oz cup Counter Culture "Big Trouble" Coffee

    $5.00

  • Decaf Slow Motion Coffee

    8oz Counter Culture "Slow Motion" Decaf Coffee

    $5.00

Thanksgiving Starters

  • Holiday Parker House Rolls

    Our beloved Parker House Rolls- each order comes with 20 Parker House Rolls with House-made Honey Butter

    $30.00

  • Holiday Tuscan Green Salad

    Our Tuscan Green Kale Salad with pepitas, currants, almonds, lemon vinaigrette, parmesan cheese - Serves 8-12 guests

    $45.00

  • Holiday Spicy Caesar Salad

    A James signature salad with spicy breadcrumbs - Serves 8-12 guests

    $50.00

  • Holiday Green Salad

    Simple Green Salad with roasted shallot vinaigrette- serves 8-12 guests

    $45.00

Thanksgiving Turkey

LIMITED QUANTITY! herb butter roasted turkey served with herb gravy | serves 6-8 people

  • Holiday Roasted Turkey Breast

    with traditional turkey gravy feeds approx. 6-8 people

    $110.00

Thanksgiving Sides

  • Holiday Sweet Potato Purée

    serves 8-12 guests

    $35.00

  • Holiday Crispy Brussels Sprouts

    Crispy brussels sprouts with creamy cider dressing, crispy country ham, apple cider reduction - Serves 8-12 guests

    $50.00

  • Holiday Broccolini

    Grilled Broccolini with Garlic Aioli and marcona almonds- Serves 8-12 guests

    $50.00

  • Holiday Potato Purée

    serves 8-12 guests

    $35.00

  • Holiday Sautéed Green Beans

    Sautéed green beans with onions and garlic- serves 8-12 guests

    $50.00

  • Holiday Mac & Cheese

    garlic breadcrumbs | serves 8-12 guests

    $37.00

Thanksgiving Desserts

  • Holiday Apple Crisp

    granny smith apples, brown sugar oat topping serves 8-12

    $45.00

  • Holiday Key Lime Pie

    whipped topping Serves 8-12 guests

    $90.00

  • Holiday Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

    bread pudding, chocolate chips, chocolate sauce | serves 8-12 people

    $50.00

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This menu was read from the restaurant's own ordering page on 12 November 2026. If you work here, or you have just eaten here and a price has moved, tell us and we will fix it — corrected prices are locked so the next crawl leaves them alone.