Essex

4.5

3195 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Lower East Side pioneer famous for award winning contemporary cuisine, oyster happy hours & NYC's original bottomless 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.

Essex'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.

Join us for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner and indulge in as special Three-Course Christmas Dinner as well as items from our regular dinner menu and kid's menu. Our 25th Annual New Year's Eve Celebration features a three-course dinner with champagne toast and music by DJ Eric Visa. Enjoy our Bonus Bottomless Brunches on Christmas Day & New Year's Day.

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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
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
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

Parties of 1-7 Guests$46.95
Choice of Entrée with 1½ hours of Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers & Narragansett Drafts
Parties of 8 or More Guests$54.95
Choice of Entrée with 2 hours of Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers & Narragansett Drafts
À la Carte Brunch$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 Steak$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 3,195 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

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
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.

3,195 Reviews

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Tim
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
Essex food and service were totally on point. Vibe was very mellow, but we were dining on a Sunday night. We shared a burrata flatbread which was very good but the steak was the star. The Porterhouse Steak for Two, which could easily serve three, was on another level of awesome and was cooked to perfection. I've been to all the name steakhouses and this may have been the best steak I ever had. Shout out to Kate, our server, for her excellent food and wine recommendations. Will be back!
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George
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stopped by for the happy hour and ended up getting the New York Strip. Delicious oysters and amazing steak! Good beer selection too! Will be back!
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Camille
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days 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 4 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
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 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
VIP
New York City
48 reviews
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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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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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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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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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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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 3195 OpenTable diners.

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

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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

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

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Private dining

Additional information

Essex Brunch Special

Parties of 1-7 Guests$46.95

Parties of 8 or More Guests$54.95

À la Carte Brunch$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

Does Essex offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Essex restaurant rated?

Is Essex currently accepting reservations?

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information