St. James - Modern Caribbean
$$$ • Caribbean, Vegan, Vegetarian Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout St. James - Modern Caribbean
Customers' Favorites
Sample Platter with Goat Beef Yams and Chickpeas
Large Whole Fried Snapper with Black Rice
Side Sampler with Coconut Rice V
Fried Snapper in Coconut Sauce
Oxtails Tender and Flavorful
Sweet Fried Plantains V
Aloo and Channa Pies V
Molten Chocolate Cake
Jerk Chicken Wings
St James Beef Rib
Recent Reviews
320 ratings
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What a vibe. Highly recommend
Loved it! West Indian Cuisine elevated and just as good as Tantie could make it 😀
Everything was great. We had the aloo channa pie for starters, I had the snapper and my husband had the oxtail. The snapper was huge so if you can't finish it, go with small. I got the medium thinking my husband would eat with me but it was still too big. The oxtail portion was pretty big too, but they were seasoned so well. My drink was amazing. It was runpunch but it had passion fruit. Delicious but sneaky lol. The atmosphere was truly a vibe, the music and esthetics were on...read full review
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 - 10PM 12 - 4PM |
| Thursday | 12 - 4PM 5:30 - 10PM |
| Friday | 12 - 4PM 5:30 - 11:30PM |
| Saturday | 1 - 11:30PM |
| Sunday | 1 - 9PM |
St. James - Modern Caribbean offers a delightful dining experience with exceptional service. The host Michelle is known for her warm and polite demeanor, creating good vibes from the moment guests arrive. Rudy, the waiter and bartender, continues to receive praise for his remarkable hospitality and excellent recommendations for both meat-eaters and vegans. The food and drinks receive high praise, with specific mentions for the delicious Crab Fritters, jerk chicken wings, oxtail, red snapper, and plantains. The macaroni pie is described as a large, satisfying portion. Guests particularly enjoy the Sorrel Margs and the passion fruit + ray & nephew drink prepared by Tom, the bartender. The black rice, including the popular Haitian black rice, is a favorite, though some recent reviews suggest it can be overly salty. The callaloo soup with crab is another standout. The bake & fish sandwich, served only on weekends, has become a favorite among regulars. The restaurant also offers good vegetarian options, and many sides can be made vegan, making it suitable for different dietary preferences. The ambiance is inviting, and the teas are always wonderful. Overall, St. James - Modern Caribbean leaves a great first impression with its attentive staff and delicious dishes, making it a well-loved spot for many in DC.