St. James - Modern Caribbean Menu
Welcome to St. James - Modern Caribbean, a culinary gem located in the heart of Washington, DC. This restaurant beautifully marries authentic Caribbean flavors with a contemporary twist, creating a dining experience that resonates with both tradition and modernity.
The menu features an array of tantalizing options, from delicious sides like Trinistyle Macaroni Pie to vibrant large plates such as the Vegan Paratha Platter and slow-cooked Duck & Dhal. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted, showcasing the rich spices and textures synonymous with Caribbean cuisine.
Guests rave about the exceptional service and inviting atmosphere, making St. James a perfect spot for any occasion. Whether you're indulging in the Oxtails or enjoying a refreshing cocktail, every bite promises to be a flavorful journey. We invite you to savor the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean in this modern setting.
St. James - Modern Caribbean - Large Plates
Pepper Shrimp
Head-on jumbo shrimp, scotch bonnet and pimento chili sauce, served with black rice
Vegan Paratha Platter (V)
An assortment of potato, chickpea, and long bean curries, served with pumpkin choka, and paratha bread.
Paratha Platter
Assortment of goat, beef, vegetable curries and pumpkin choka, served paratha bread [vegan option available]
Duck & Dhal
36-hr slow-cooked duck leg quarter, served with cumin-scented dhal and coconut rice
Brisket Platter
Smoked brisket served with macaroni pie and sweet fried plantains
Large Whole Fried Snapper
Whole fried snapper, tamarind-curry sauce, served with black rice
Medium Whole Fried Snapper
Whole fried snapper, tamarind-curry sauce, served with black rice
Grilled Pork Chop
Seafood Black Rice
Maitake Masala
Maitake mushroom with masala sauce and cauliflower cous cous
Molten Chocolate Cake
Dark chocolate cake, ponche de creme anglaise
Rum Cake
Sponge cake glazed in rum sauce
Pone
Cassava, pumpkin & coconut cake, coconut cream glaze
St. James - Modern Caribbean - Desserts
St. James - Modern Caribbean - Sides
Coconut Rice (V)
Jasmine rice, lime leaves, coconut milk
Sweet Fried Plantains (V)
Ginger-spiced and fried
Smoky Greens (V)
Collards, coconut milk [v]
Macaroni Pie
Trini-style baked macaroni and cheese
Jerk Wings
12-hr marinated, pimento-smoked
Callaloo Soup
Pureed spinach, chilies, coconut milk, topped with crab meat
Aloo And Channa Pies (V)
Fried bread, cumin-spiced potatoes and curried chickpeas [v]
Crab Accras
Crab fritters, with culantro-chili aioli.
Pork Pow
Trini-style Chinese steamed buns, stuffed with ground pork
Cassava Fritters
Grilled Octopus
St. James - Modern Caribbean - Appetizers
St. James - Modern Caribbean - Medium Plates
Maitake Masala
Maitake mushroom with masala sauce and cauliflower cous cous
Oxtails
Marinated and braised oxtails, with coconut rice
Garlic Pork
Pork ribs with roasted garlic-jus puree, smoked pineapple, aji chili sauce.
Pressed Chicken
Pressed and grilled leg quarters, tomato-scotch bonnet sauce, cauliflower puree, served with coconut rice