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Beauty & Essex- New York, New York, NY

Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6
4.6
10060 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 74 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Good for groups
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 614-0146
  • Website
    https://beautyandessex.com/new-york/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Santos
  • Private party facilities
    Chef Chris Santos' sophisticated, mutli-ethnic sharing menu lends itself perfectly to celebrations and group dining for parties of 10 to 400 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Concierge : (212) 614-0126
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
  • Area
    Lower East Side
  • Cross Street
    Stanton & Rivington
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    by Train: F, J, M, or Z train to Delancey/Essex Street. by Bus: M9 or 14A to Essex Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

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.
    Beauty Hour photo

Menu

Beauty & Essex- New York's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

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What 10,060 people are saying

Beauty & Essex- New York reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beauty & Essex in New York offers a "fun atmosphere" and "amazing food," making it a favorite for many. With "excellent service" and a "cool, trendy vibe," it's perfect for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "unique" entry through a pawn shop and the "creative menu." The ambiance is "beautiful," and the restaurant offers great value for a memorable dining experience.
10,060 Reviews

  1. Bianca

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Great service. Food and drinks were delish. Parking garage near by is super cheap and very safe.

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  2. Scott

    Montana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was truly impressed. It was more than what I expected; both the quality of food with an excellent atmosphere.

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  3. Lisa

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, fun atmosphere. Would definitely go back there!

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  4. Mamta

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful experience. Very attentive staff and food was delicious.

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  5. David

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our dining experience at Beauty and Essex. Food and service were excellent!

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  6. Stephanie

    St. Louis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I tried the tasting menu for dinner. Every single thing we ordered was amazing! The service was impeccable and the ambiance was a super cool, trendy vibe. Can’t wait to return and eat here again!

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  7. Brenda

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a classic experience! I loved every minute of it and will definitely be coming back !

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was AMAZING as always ! Being that it was Friday it was super busy but you would never be able to tell because the service was quick and very accommodating

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place!! I would love to recommend this place! The food was so great, and I recommend the appetizers and raw bar, they were amazing. Great restaurant, and it’s like walking into a secret place!

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  10. John VIP

    Chicago109 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant was not to my liking, mostly because of the atmosphere, which I acknowledge is a purely personal thing. You enter it through a pawn shop front, which was kind of cool. Inside, it’s really dark with extravagant art nouveau decor and really loud background music. The place was packed, so I admit it’s popular, but mostly a much younger crowd. The service was first rate. The “Little French Dips” we ordered arrived almost immediately. They were tasty enough, but cold on the inside, that tells me premade, refrigerated, then reheated for serving. The kale apple salad was delicious. We didn’t care for the mushroom ravioli (well prepared, just not my liking). I am a huge fan of roasted bone marrow, unfortunately this one didn’t make it for me, especially the shallot marmalade it was served with which I found excessively sweet. Every dish was well prepared, but except for the salad, the flavors didn’t work for us. This place is great for some people, but not for me. I won’t be back. I think there are far better and less extravagant restaurants to be enjoyed in New York City.

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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 10060 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 74 times today
Google Map for Beauty & Essex- New York

146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stanton & Rivington
  • Area
    Lower East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    by Train: F, J, M, or Z train to Delancey/Essex Street. by Bus: M9 or 14A to Essex Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Santos
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://beautyandessex.com/new-york/
  • Phone number
    (212) 614-0146
  • Private party facilities
    Chef Chris Santos' sophisticated, mutli-ethnic sharing menu lends itself perfectly to celebrations and group dining for parties of 10 to 400 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Concierge : (212) 614-0126
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