Essex

4.5

3193 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 27 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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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
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).
Christmas Day Brunch
25 Dec 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 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.

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 3,193 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
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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

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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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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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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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David
New York City
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on 3 December 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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Kathy
Chicago
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on 2 December 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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Andreina
Dublin
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 November 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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Tom
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 November 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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Kathryn
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 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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Cassandra
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 November 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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Maria Caterina
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 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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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 4.5 stars by 3193 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 27 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, 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
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

Christmas Day Brunch

Christmas Dinner

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Essex restaurant rated?

Is Essex currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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