Essex
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- Good for groups
- Good for special occasions
- Neighbourhood gem
Private dining
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesFusion / Eclectic, Steakhouse, Contemporary American
- Hours of OperationMon, Tue 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
- Phone number(212) 533-9616
- Website
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive ChefSteffen Sander
- Private party facilitiesEssex has a mezzanine with a private bar that seats up 75 guests and 2 ground-floor dining rooms with 50 seats each that are available for private dinners and cocktail parties. The entire restaurant, including our main bar room, is ideal for dinner and cocktail parties for up to 225 guests.
- Private party contactDavid: (888) 480-5602
- AreaLower East Side
- Cross StreetCorner of Essex Street
- Parking detailsThere is a large municipal parking garage around the corner from the restaurant as well as several nearby parking lots.
- Public transitEssex is located one block north of the Delancey Street Station on the F,J,M & Z Subway Lines.
- Entertainment
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Christmas Dinner
24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024Join us for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner. Special $65 Three-Course Dinner Menu including seared scallops, Angus NY Strip Steak, Long Island Duck Breast, Baked Honeycrisp Apple and other seasonal delights. Favorites from our regular Dinner Menu are also available.25th Annual New Year's Eve Celebration
USD 70.00 - USD 110.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 onlyJoin us for New Year's Eve Dinner & Dancing. Enjoy a Three-course feast with party favors & midnight champagne toast--$110. Music by DJ Eric Visa. Special $85 first seating for 8pm and earlier reservations. Minors accompanied by a parent are welcome ($70 for either seating). No advance payment required--payment is due at the conclusion of your meal.Christmas Day Brunch
25 Dec 2024 onlyJoin us Christmas Day for a special edition of our legendary Champagne Brunch. We will be serving our full brunch menu, which includes a choice of entrée with 1-1/2 hours of Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Aperol Spritzes, Screwdrivers and Narragansett draft beers (46.95). Special 2-hour food and cocktail package for parties of 8 or more (54.95). Our a la carte brunch menu is also available (22.95).
What 3,197 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.3Food
- 4.4Service
- 4.3Ambience
- 4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
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Valérie
New York City
1 review
4.01 review
Dined today
- Overall 4
- Food 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 4
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Tim
New York City
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 16 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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George
New York City
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Camille
VIPNew York City
6 reviews
2.06 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
- Overall 2
- Food 2
- Service 4
- Ambience 3
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Candice
New York City
2 reviews
3.02 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
- Overall 3
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Simon
New York City
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Suzanne
VIPNew York City
6 reviews
2.06 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
- Overall 2
- Food 2
- Service 2
- Ambience 2
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David
VIPNew York City
48 reviews
5.048 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Kathy
Chicago
13 reviews
3.013 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 3
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Andreina
Dublin
2 reviews
3.02 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 4
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FAQs
Essex offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Essex also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 533-9616.
Essex is rated 4.4 stars by 3197 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
Additional information
- Cross StreetCorner of Essex Street
- AreaLower East Side
- Hours of OperationMon, Tue 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesFusion / Eclectic, Steakhouse, Contemporary American
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsThere is a large municipal parking garage around the corner from the restaurant as well as several nearby parking lots.
- Public transitEssex is located one block north of the Delancey Street Station on the F,J,M & Z Subway Lines.
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive ChefSteffen Sander
- Entertainment
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number(212) 533-9616
- Private party facilitiesEssex has a mezzanine with a private bar that seats up 75 guests and 2 ground-floor dining rooms with 50 seats each that are available for private dinners and cocktail parties. The entire restaurant, including our main bar room, is ideal for dinner and cocktail parties for up to 225 guests.
- Private party contactDavid: (888) 480-5602