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Beauty & Essex- New York, New York, NY

Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6
4.6
10048 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 63 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
Beauty & Essex has an innovative design that starts in the restaurant’s entrance, a well-curated modern-day pawn shop replete with a saxophone, boom­box, quirky artifacts, vintage treasures, and an eclectic array of “one-off” pieces of jewelry. Continuing past the pawnshop, guests encounter a grand, circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier, but only the adventurous will discover all that Beauty & Essex has to offer. With four distinct dining rooms (one private), two bars, a lounge, and a women’s bathroom complete with a salon including a luxurious sofa, and antique perfume bottles. The cuisine, much like the design, is intended to set a new course. Chef Chris Santos was one of the pioneers of the small, share plate dining trend that has swept the nation, and with the Beauty & Essex menu, he once again has created waves on the food scene.
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Additional information

  • Location
    146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
  • Phone number
    (212) 614-0146
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available in the neighborhood. There is also a parking lot on Essex between Houston and Stanton Streets or a municipal garage between Delancey and Rivington Streets.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Santos
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Offers

  • Beauty Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm,Wed - 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm,Thu - 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm,Fri - Sat - 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
    Indulge in our specialty-priced cocktails and menu items every day of the week at our bar and lounge. No reservations needed, walk-ins are always welcome. Join us Sunday through Thursday from 5 PM – 7 PM and 9 PM – late, or Friday and Saturday from 10 PM – late, for a perfect blend of flavors and ambiance, right when you need it.

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Menu

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What 10,048 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beauty & Essex in New York offers a memorable dining experience with its "elegant yet cozy" ambiance and "innovative" dishes. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" food, especially the "grilled cheese soup dumplings" and "truffle mac and cheese." The "attentive" service and "unique" decor make it a must-visit destination.

10,048 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! We came in for pre dinner drinks. Bartender Jose was wonderful, friendly and brought out a cupcake for my Aunt as it was her birthday!

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  2. Lisa VIP

    New York City41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Beauty and Essex. Our waiter was excellent, food was delicious, and we loved the energy in the room.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very chic Nice staff Food good and interesting

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    New York State2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a pleasure visiting B&E. My family and I are treated warmly and with a smile. From the hostess to the wait and bar staff, they are top notch. Hope to visit soon.

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    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s very good place to have amazing dinner in wonderful atmosphere

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    It was ok. We were seated in a high chair, very uncomfortable, all the way in the back of the restaurant. Food was good but very small portions to share.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our experience here. The food was so delicious and unexpected. We branched out of our normal steak or scallops and went with the chicken meatballs and nightly special of a lasagna at the recommendation of our waitress. 10 out of 10. It was amazing. Drinks were beautiful and tasty as well. Overall great, fun, unexpected experience. At the top of the list of fave experiences this week here.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was incredible! We definitely will be back soon. This is a good spot to celebrate a birthday or anniversary:) We had Billy as our server and he was phenomenal.

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  9. TJhhhh

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jen, our server, was great. Super attentive to food allergies. Bartender was great for drinks before dinner. This is a must for anyone coming into the city for a few nights.

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  10. StaciM

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was everything o was hoping for , we had a big group and everyone enjoyed the food and ambiance. We will go back

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FAQs

Beauty & Essex- New York offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 614-0146.

Beauty & Essex- New York is rated 4.6 stars by 10048 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 63 times today
Google Map for Beauty & Essex- New York

146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (212) 614-0146
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available in the neighborhood. There is also a parking lot on Essex between Houston and Stanton Streets or a municipal garage between Delancey and Rivington Streets.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Santos
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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