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St. James - Modern Caribbean

Restaurant · 4.5 (707 reviews)

St. James – Modern Caribbean is at 2017 14th St NW, on the 14th Street corridor near U Street. Its listing describes it as Michelin-rated and a sister restaurant to Cane Caribbean Street Food.

It has a 4.5-star Google rating across 707 reviews. Jerk wings are the most-mentioned dish, followed by brisket, black rice, macaroni pie, accras, crab and dumplings, and callaloo soup. One reviewer singles out the aloo channa pies, or doubles. Reviewers often praise warm bartenders, the music (soca comes up) and the energy for group dinners and celebrations. One reviewer had a bad experience with a delivery order.

It's closed Mondays. Hours are Tuesday 5:30–10 PM, Wednesday–Thursday noon–4 PM and 5:30–10 PM, Friday noon–4 PM and 5:30–11:30 PM, Saturday 1–11:30 PM and Sunday 1–9 PM. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating. Phone: (202) 695-8620.

2017 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

+1202-695-8620

stjames-dc.com

  • Sunday: 1 PM–9 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5:30 PM–10 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM–4 PM, 5:30 PM–10 PM
  • Thursday: 12 PM–4 PM, 5:30 PM–10 PM
  • Friday: 12 PM–4 PM, 5:30 PM–11:30 PM
  • Saturday: 1 PM–11:30 PM

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What are St. James's hours?

Tuesday 5:30 PM–10 PM; Wednesday–Thursday 12 PM–4 PM and 5:30 PM–10 PM; Friday 12 PM–4 PM and 5:30 PM–11:30 PM; Saturday 1 PM–11:30 PM; Sunday 1 PM–9 PM; closed Monday (per Google, October 2026).

What should I order at St. James?

Reviewers mention the jerk wings most, along with brisket, black rice, macaroni pie, accras and crab and dumplings.

Is St. James wheelchair accessible?

Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating.

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