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Essex, New York, NY

Essex

4.6
4.6
3189 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Lower East Side pioneer famous for award winning contemporary cuisine, oyster happy hours and NYC's original brunch party. A vibrant multi-level space in the historic Shapiro's Winery, Essex offers intimate seating as well as group dining and event spaces. Enjoy outdoor dining rain or shine on our covered decks.

Essex Restaurant's New American Dinner Menu, guided by Chef Steffen Sander, who has helmed some of New York's top Michelin-Starred restaurants, showcases seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, with extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as burgers & classic steakhouse fare. Our Prime Cuts Menu features shareable Dry Aged and Prime Angus Steaks. Our 15th Annual Thanksgiving Feast includes a three-course menu with both traditional and New American Thanksgiving cuisine. Join us the day after Thanksgiving for Black Friday Brunch.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Steffen Sander
  • Private party facilities
    Essex 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 contact
    David: (888) 480-5602
  • Area
    Lower East Side
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Essex Street
  • Parking details
    There is a large municipal parking garage around the corner from the restaurant as well as several nearby parking lots.
  • Public transit
    Essex is located one block north of the Delancey Street Station on the F,J,M & Z Subway Lines.
  • Entertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, 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

  • Champagne Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    New York City's Original Bottomless Brunch includes choice of entree with 1-1/2 hours of unlimited Mimosas, Aperol Spritzes, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers & Narragansett draft beers ($46.95). Special 2-hour party menu available for groups of 8 or more ($54.95). All entrees are also available à la carte ($22.95).
    Champagne Brunch photo
  • Black Friday Brunch

    29 Nov 2024 only
    Join us the day after Thanksgiving for New York City's original champagne brunch. Brunch Menu includes choice of entree with 1-1/2 hours of Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers, Aperol Spritzes and Narragansett draft beers (46.95). Special 2-hour party menu for groups of 8 or more (54.95). All entrees are also available a la carte (22.95).
    Black Friday Brunch photo
  • Christmas Dinner

    24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024
    Join us for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner. We will be serving our full dinner menu plus a special $65 Three-Course Dinner Menu. Kids Menu also available.
    Christmas Dinner photo

What 3,189 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Essex is a vibrant spot known for its "bottomless brunch," diverse menu, and lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and exceptional service, with highlights including steak and eggs, truffle mac and cheese, and shrimp and grits. Though occasionally crowded and loud, it's a "hidden gem" perfect for brunch or dinner.

3,189 Reviews
  1. Andreina

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We went on thanksgiving so they were full and the service was extremely slow. It was a fixed menu and it still took then even longer than if we had order a la carte. The food was nice in general and the attention as well.

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  2. Tom

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for Thanksgiving dinner. The restaurant was beautiful, the staff were very attentive and food was great.

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  3. Kathryn

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great. The service was excellent. I recommend it highly.

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  4. Cassandra

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Essex for Thanksgiving dinner and it was fantastic. It was relatively quiet and the staff were more than welcoming. They were so polite in taking the orders of a large group and were very patient with our two children. The holiday had a pre-fixe meal and we all got to try new takes on classic Thanksgiving foods. It was delicious. The quality of food and the portion size for the price was great. Thank you all!

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  5. Maria Caterina

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Abbiamo pranzato per il giorno del ringraziamento, abbiamo preso il menù proposto da tre portare a scelta. Tutto molto buono, accoglienza e personale molto gentile. Esperienza bella, da rifare. Ottima scelta !

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  6. zoe

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Hosted my birthday dinner there of 14 people and our waitress and their team were on top of it. Food was great, table and ambiance were great :) good value!

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  7. Viosa

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed every bite of my meal. Yummy burrata salad(that u wouldn't share with none), but of course, I had to share the Porterhouse steak with my friend. Great deal for that piece of heaven on our plate ;)

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  8. George

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great steak selection. We shared the ribeye and it was very good! Priced very decent and perfect cooked, med-rare! We had a bottle of cab very good reasonably price also! Great deal, definitely be back to try the porterhouse!

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  9. Irene

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best bottomless brunch ever! The service was amazing, the food was delicious, the drinks never stopped, and my friend and I had a real blast! The atmosphere was very fun and upbeat with a lot of people celebrating get-togethers, birthdays, and more! This weekend we hit the jackpot on NYC bottomless brunch, and we will definitely be back very, very soon! Thank you so much, Essex Restaurant and your incredible team, for such an amazing time!!

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  10. Naomi

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing brunch experience! Our waitress was amazing and everything was delicious and accommodating for the lack of bread available for the food

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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 4.6 stars by 3189 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Essex

124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Essex Street
  • Area
    Lower East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, 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
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a large municipal parking garage around the corner from the restaurant as well as several nearby parking lots.
  • Public transit
    Essex is located one block north of the Delancey Street Station on the F,J,M & Z Subway Lines.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Steffen Sander
  • Entertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, 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
  • Phone number
    (212) 533-9616
  • Private party facilities
    Essex 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 contact
    David: (888) 480-5602
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