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Beauty & Essex- New York, New York, NY

Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6
4.6
9939 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 105 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

  • 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
  • Location
    146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 2025

    $250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Our final seating will be for guests looking to join us through the New Year! Seating in our Dining Room will be $250 per person, not including beverages, tax, and gratuity. This will feature a special New Year’s Eve menu that will consist of our greatest hits. There will be a DJ, dancers, a countdown to midnight, and a complimentary champagne toast! All guests joining us for the final seating must be 21+ years of age. All guests attending our final seating must prepay the per person amount. In the event that you need to cancel, we ask that all cancelations be made by Monday, December 23rd in order to receive a full refund. After the 23rd, they are non-refundable. Decreases in party size cannot use remaining minimum towards beverage.
    New Year's Eve 2025 Photo

  • Valentine's Day Banquette

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Valentine's Day A La Carte reservation. This $50 per person deposit is a fixed fee to guarantee banquette seating, and may not be used towards food and beverage. If you need to cancel your reservation for any reason we ask that you do so by 10:00 pm the day prior to receive a refund. Any cancellations made after 10:00 pm will not be eligible for a refund. We thank you in advance for your cooperation, and look forward to seeing you soon! Please note that all banquette reservations have a 2 hour dining limit.
    Valentine's Day Banquette Photo

  • Valentine's Day

    $10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    All reservations require a deposit of $10 per person, regardless of the party size. This deposit will be taken off of the final bill at the end of your visit. Dress to impress! If you need to cancel your reservation for any reason, we ask that you do so by 10pm the day prior in order to receive a refund by emailing NYBeautyInfo@TaoGroup.Com. Any cancellations made after 10pm will not be eligible for a refund. Please let us know in advance if your party decreases. Please note that all reservations have a 90 minute dining limit due to high demand. We will try our best to accommodate seating preferences or general requests but they are not guaranteed. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
    Valentine's Day Photo

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

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What 9,939 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beauty & Essex in New York dazzles with its "hidden gem" allure, nestled behind a pawn shop. Guests rave about its "amazing food," "phenomenal atmosphere," and "friendly service." Ideal for romantic dates or celebrations, it offers a creative menu with standout dishes like grilled cheese soup dumplings and truffle mac and cheese.

9,939 Reviews

  1. Emily

    VIP

    Berkshire

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately I couldn’t write a review as we arrived 5 mins late due to the metro having some closed entrances and even though we phoned to let them know our booking was cancelled and we were told to wait for 1.5hrs. Such a shame as we were looking forward to the experience. Sadly we didn’t get there.

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  2. nancy

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made a reservation for my niece and her Australian boyfriend who are visiting New York from Toronto. Her Nana and I treated them to dinner for her birthday. They absolutely loved it! And judging by the photos, the food looked fabulous! Thank you for the extra touch by giving her a birthday cupcake. I’ve been hearing about Beauty & Essex for years from a fellow Canadian. I hope I get to visit one day! Thanks again for giving them a wonderful experience.

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  3. Erin

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted and welcomed in. From the very first step into the building to leaving after we finished everything was perfect. Lovely evening with fabulous service and delicious food.

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  4. Thomas

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really creative cuisine in a fun atmosphere with an interesting mixed crowd. Funky pawnshop entrance is a blast. Try the tuna tacos, the Peruvian chicken, the espresso martini (not on the drinks menu but it should be), the beets, so many more interesting choices we wanted to say give us one of each. But leave room for dessert. The service was really kind and helpful. Prompt but not intrusive. Understood our whims.

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  5. Naheed

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal so far on our NY trip. Our server Ahmed was quick and attentive and made our entire experience a memorable one. I ordered their Pawn shop special cocktail as I love anything with passion fruit and this one just hit the spot! My spouse and I both ordered their tasting menu consists of the popular dishes. Each tasting menu comes with an appetizer, entree, accessories (side dish) & a dessert for $68/pp. The portion was too generous especially the sides and the dessert. The French dips, tuna tacos, gochujang salmon were my favourites. Doughnut is a must try soft interior with delicate golden crust, quite similar to churros with 3 dippings. Definitely a lot of food for a couple. Tip: I recommend doing 1 tasting menu and pair with 2 regular dishes for 2 ppl

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  6. Joseph

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food and fun. Big fan of B&E. Don’t miss out.

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  7. Mitchell

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing dining experience that’s a social and culinary journey across the world. Grab some friends and go for this amazing food and place.

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  8. tina

    New York City

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Mixed reviews about this place. I live in the neighborhood and came here a few times when it first opened. The concept has always been cool as you enter the pawn shop to a beautiful space. But the hosts in the front (about 5 of them) were not welcoming to our party of 9. The wait staff seemed very confused throughout the evening mixing up orders and suggesting to share plates that were not really sharable. The food was just OK and we left pretty hungry after a bill of over $1000 not including tip. Ambiance is nice but service and food was not the best considering the price. Sadly will not be returning.

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  9. Lance

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was captivating. My friends and family loved it.

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  10. Anamaria

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Skip this and reserve at Bar Louise in Park Slope for similar ambiance and decor but better food and experience. Since it’s owned by Tao group, then owned by an investment firm, so not by an actual person, I don’t really feel bad leaving the review. Someone else could possibly do more amazing things with that space. Yes, they did give us a 50% discount because we had some inconveniences ( the potatoes for our entrees came 20 minutes after the eggs), so that was a very generous gesture , but if you’re someone who needs a great experience overall and cannot risk it, then don’t come here . We came for the decor and liked it and my friends would come again. But the food is not amazing and they seem too understaffed to actually provide good customer service (people with reservations get placed on the couch to wait for tens of minutes - I think if I had not gone again to ask they would have completely forgot we were there).

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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 9939 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 105 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Beauty & Essex- New York

146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Stanton & Rivington
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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