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Essex, New York, NY

Essex

4.5
4.5
3193 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic
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Essex

4.5
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic
Lower East Side

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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
  • Christmas Day Brunch

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Join 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).
    Christmas Day Brunch Photo
  • Christmas Dinner

    Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 25, 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.
    Christmas Dinner Photo

What 3,193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Essex offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "attentive service." Known for its quality bottomless brunch, it's a "great spot for group gatherings" and special occasions. While some reviews mention noise levels, the delicious menu and friendly staff make Essex a popular choice for brunch and dinner.

3,193 Reviews
  1. Camille

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was good, friendly staff,but the food was not that good or appetizing. I sent back the French toast, and the waitress was really good about it. I won’t be returning.

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  2. Candice

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Only 6 people out of our 8 person party received their food. They didn’t bring out all the food simultaneously. And when we asked about it they never gave a reasonable explanation for the error. Very unprofessional

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  3. Suzanne

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Overall, pretty mediocre. Limited menu and very little options for children.

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  4. David

    New York City

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Seriously the Essex Burger is the best burger I've ever had. Ate at the bar. Great beer selection (KCBC IPA) and friendly service. Will be back!

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  5. Kathy

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was average at best. A little disappointed in the overall experience.

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  6. Andreina

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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  7. Tom

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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  8. Kathryn

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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  9. Cassandra

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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  10. Maria Caterina

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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FAQs

Essex offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Essex also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 533-9616.

Essex is rated 4.5 stars by 3193 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Essex restaurant

Essex

4.5
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic
Lower East Side

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 26 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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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