Essex

4.6

3183 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Lively
Great for brunch

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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Latin American, 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
Website
http://www.essexnyc.com/
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

Location
124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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).
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).
Essex Thanksgiving Feast
28 Nov 2024 only
Join us for our 15th Annual Thanksgiving Feast. Three-course menu with both Traditional and Contemporary Thanksgiving dishes--$69 plus tax and gratuity ($39 for kids under 14).

Parties of 1-7 GuestsUS$46.95
Choice of Entrée with 1½ hours of Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers & Narragansett Drafts
Parties of 8 or More GuestsUS$54.95
Choice of Entrée with 2 hours of Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers & Narragansett Drafts
À la Carte BrunchUS$22.95
Choice of Entrée with Drinks Purchased Separately

Entrées

*served with mixed greens & home fries

Three Pasture-Raised Eggs any Style*
Fresh Fruit + Choice of Thick-Cut Bacon, Chicken-Apple Sausage House-Smoked Ham, Vegan Bacon, Pork Sausage or Turkey Bacon
The Benedicts*
Choice of House-Smoked Ham, Salmon Gravlax or Sautéed Kale
Angus NY Strip Steak & Eggs* (add $5)
Spicy Ranchero Sauce
Oatmeal-Crusted Challah French Toast
Caramelized Apples | Chocolate Chips | Whipped Mascarpone Cream Cheese
The Essex Burger with Hand-Cut Fries
Pat LaFrieda Short Rib/Brisket Blend | Gruyere Cheese | Slab Bacon | Caramelized Onions | House Pickles | Dijon Aioli | Pretzel Bun
Shrimp ‘n’ Cheesy Bacon Grits
Two Pasture-Raised Eggs | Jalapeño Relish | Biscuit
Chilaquiles
Two Pasture-Raised Eggs | Tortilla Crisps | Queso Fresco | Tomatillo Salsa | Avocado | Black Beans | Crema | Pico de Gallo (add Spicy Chorizo 4)
Shakshuka
3 Eggs Baked in Spiced Tomato & Pepper Sauce Feta Cheese | Grilled Herb Baguette
LES BEC (Bacon, Eggs & Cheese)
Poached Eggs | Slab Bacon | Mornay Sauce | Everything Seasoning | Home Fries
Quinoa & Kale & Salad
Pear | Pine Nuts | Feta | Mint | Pear Vinaigrette | 6-Minute Egg
- Grilled Organic Chicken Breast
- Grilled Tofu
- NY Strip SteakUS$5.00
Vegan Burger with Hand-Cut Fries
Beyond Meat Vegan Patty | Soy Cheddar | Vegan Bacon| Arugula | House Pickles | Vegan Pepper Aioli | Pretzel Bun
The New Aristocrat
Artisanal Burrata | House Cured Salmon Gravlax | Salmon Caviar | Radish Sprouts | Sourdough Bread
Avocado Toast
Poached Pasture-Raised Eggs | Ricotta Salata | Bacon, Turkey Bacon or Vegan Bacon
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Hand-Cut Fries | House Pickles | Secret Sauce
Herb Omelet
Goat Cheese | Shiitakes | Cherry Tomatoes | Arugula
Essex Vegan Scramble
Tofu Scramble | Soy Cheese | Tortilla Crisps | Avocado Pico de Gallo | Kale-Shiitake-Black Bean Hash

14.95

Cast-Iron Skillet Baked Pancake
Blueberry Compote | Maple Syrup
Manchego Macaroni & Cheese
add Chorizo 5 | Make it Truffle 5

Sides

$6.95

Thick-Cut Bacon
Turkey Bacon
Fresh Fruit
Tempeh Bacon
Lafrieda Breakfast Sausage
Cheese Scramble
Home Fries
House-Smoked Ham
Chicken-Apple Sausage
Hand-Cut Fries

What 3,183 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

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

3,183 Reviews

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zoe
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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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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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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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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Jasmine
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The waitress was the sweetest when one of our dishes was made not only incorrectly but horribly. The chips were so soggy it was inedibly. Quite surprised about the other food, for the price it was quite meh. The waitress again deserves a high rating but otherwise was very unimpressed.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I set up a brunch gathering my love ones and my closest friends to celebrate my wife’s 43rd birthday. we were highly satisfied and will definitely come here again. It definitely met my expectations.
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Maria
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is really good, I love the steak and eggs and the service is great
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Alon
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Everything was perfect expect for the noise level, was impossible to talk to a person next to me.
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Brennan
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good for a big group! Food was good and came out quickly.
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Irene
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I highly recommend Essex Restaurant! My husband and I had an absolutely delightful dining experience at Essex for an intimate dinner date night! The food and drinks were simply superb, and the service and ambience were top-notch from start to finish! My husband had a scrumptious wild mushroom flatbread to start and I enjoyed an absolutely delectable burrata salad; for our main course, my husband and I enjoyed the delicious Dry-Aged 36 oz. Angus Porterhouse for Two. The tantalizingly rich flavor of steak cooked to sublime perfection and melting in our mouths gave us a little gift of happiness not soon to be forgotten! We are definitely coming back to Essex!! Next time we plan to check out Essex’s super-popular bottomless brunch! I have heard from friends that it’s an amazing bottomless brunch not to be missed! ;)
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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 3183 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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, Latin American, 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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.essexnyc.com/
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

Essex

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Champagne Brunch

Black Friday Brunch

Essex Thanksgiving Feast

Essex Brunch Special

Parties of 1-7 GuestsUS$46.95

Parties of 8 or More GuestsUS$54.95

À la Carte BrunchUS$22.95

Entrées

Three Pasture-Raised Eggs any Style*

The Benedicts*

Angus NY Strip Steak & Eggs* (add $5)

Oatmeal-Crusted Challah French Toast

The Essex Burger with Hand-Cut Fries

Shrimp ‘n’ Cheesy Bacon Grits

Chilaquiles

Shakshuka

LES BEC (Bacon, Eggs & Cheese)

Quinoa & Kale & Salad

Vegan Burger with Hand-Cut Fries

The New Aristocrat

Avocado Toast

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich

Herb Omelet

Essex Vegan Scramble

Shares

Cast-Iron Skillet Baked Pancake

Manchego Macaroni & Cheese

Sides

Thick-Cut Bacon

Turkey Bacon

Fresh Fruit

Tempeh Bacon

Lafrieda Breakfast Sausage

Cheese Scramble

Home Fries

House-Smoked Ham

Chicken-Apple Sausage

Hand-Cut Fries

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Review summary

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