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Essex Restaurant

(Now Closed)

New American Restaurant, Breakfast Spot, and Cocktail Bar$$$$

Lower East Side, New York

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Essex Restaurant

Has a stamp of approval from Serious Eats and The Corcoran Group

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Ms HeleneDecember 20, 2012
Awesome value for quality & quantity. If in a group of 4 or more, you can get a dinner special with an appetiser and entree and 2.5 hours open bar for only $60! Wednesday special of 1.5lb lobster $20
MeliSeptember 19, 2014
This is such a great place for dinner or lounging with friends or even a date. The ambiance was perfect and service was top-notch. Happy till 8pm = 1/2 off. $1 oysters! Chocolate molten cake=delish!
The Corcoran GroupJuly 10, 2013
Be sure to make brunch reservations here, as this place is always packed during the weekends. The brunch special is supposed to include three drinks with your meal, but really it's all you can drink.
DavidFebruary 1, 2014
$22.95 special at Essex that allows to order a meal along with three Bloody Marys, screwdrivers or mimosas. This brunch is one of the places to see and be seen at least once during your NYC lifetime.
Jamielee NelsonAugust 17, 2018
The “southern” which is chicken fried steak, sausage, biscuits in sausage gravy and it is to die for! I dream about this dish! The chilled lobster Benedict is very good as well.
Arzu Sonbahar BeriJune 24, 2018
On top of all delicious food and drinks you shouldn’t leave this place without tasting this fabulous rasberry passion fruit sorbet. Incredible!!!!
Elyse EstradaAugust 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Most people know about this place for their unlimited mimosa/bloody brunch but their food is good! And LOTS of options. Rent one of the upstairs areas for a private party & it's a really great deal!
Damian BayonaSeptember 8, 2015
The all you can drink brunch is a great value. If you get there early, the bartender will honor your AYCD at the bar if you give him your party's name 👍🏻
L. T.August 20, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The food was great, the drinks were fantastic, creative, and well priced (happy hour! Don't sleep on it!) and the service was great - friendly and funny!
BoozeMenusFebruary 24, 2012
Boozy brunching at Essex in the LES is fantastic. For just $22.95 you get a brunch entree and 3 bloodies, screwdrivers, or mimosas. The perfect spot for a brunch-time birthday. Great Happy Hour too! Read more
Kate FurmanJune 20, 2016
Come here for dollar oyster happy hours all week long (hours vary). The avocado and shrimp salad was also delicious. Skip the latkes, they were overcooked.
Nadine PasterczykMarch 6, 2017
Best bottomless brunch I've ever had. The drinks are mediocre, but strong. The cheesy grits and shrimp was literally one of the best meals I've ever had.
Emily KaneDecember 20, 2015
If you get 15 people to show up for your birthday everyone gets a free shot AND you get a bottle of Grey Goose. A decent reason to plan a bar crawl around this spot.
Evelyn AranaSeptember 12, 2015
The chicken Fried Angus steak is delicious! The bread that comes free with every table is not that great....has too much onions/garlic and is very messy and not warm.
Elizabeth MaryJanuary 10, 2016
Jillian, Kate, and Mo were absolutely fantastic. Not only did they accommodate a group of 17 but they did it with smiles and hospitality!
Julia MontiNovember 2, 2015
Go here for brunch. The Mac and cheese is delicious and the bloodys are on point.
citichik chickpeaJuly 21, 2012
Frequent Brunch spot w/friends. $22 gets 3 drinks & a tasty meal. Staff can be pretentious but not always & once you're seated everything's dandy-if they kick you out you get drink tickets for the bar
Gretchen MurphyDecember 29, 2016
The brunch scene is intense - lots of big groups enjoying the unlimited mimosas and Bloody Mary's. Not ideal for conversations.
Christie HatgesAugust 24, 2014
Happy hour is a great deal ..half price drinks (any kind) and amazing $1 oysters
Katie SchlossJanuary 30, 2012
With a $22.95 brunch special that gets you 3 Bloody Marys, Mimomas, or Screwdrivers, Essex is probably the best brunch deal in the city. Awesome for big groups.
Julia SMarch 13, 2011
Some of the best brunch in the city. You can't go wrong, but the mexican matzo brei in particular is amazing. Bottomless drinks aren't conducive to a productive Sunday, but they're damn good.
Bridget RyanNovember 8, 2012
Great brunch eats. Bloody Marys are amazing. They have a drink "cap" but they don't follow it. Expect to get your glass refilled... A LOT!
Kushal DaveSeptember 18, 2012
This is my go-to spot for potato pancakes. (Everyone has a go-to potato pancake spot, right?) Especially with goat cheese and arugula.
Zach MaierFebruary 14, 2012
For the love of bacon, try the bloody monty. A bloody mary with homemade bacon infused vodka, and a nice little slice of folded-up-bacon garnish.
Kristen BoguszSeptember 9, 2014
Awesome brunch menu with seamingly endless mimosas. It's always busy but the service and food are worth the wait.
Mattias PrielsMay 9, 2012
Awesome vibrant place with plenty of specials. Currently trying the 1$ oysters, followed by amazing lobster and half-priced blood orange margaritas.
Josh BerkowitzOctober 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great cocktails! I like the Honey Pot - it's essentially an old fashioned with a bunch of honey in it.
Christine GrahamAugust 2, 2014
Waited 45 minutes to be seated for no real reason, even with a res. Drinks were strong and plentiful. Mac and cheese was incredible. Ultimate verdict: go!
Monica CullenJuly 29, 2016
1/2 off wines on a Tuesday! I recommend the potato pancakes as an appetizer to start!
DevontaJanuary 2, 2016
This place is a NO for me. The "unlimited" mimosas are made with CHEAP champagne and orange juice. The food was ok. The burger and the steak look the best.
Serious EatsApril 19, 2013
Essex is a rare gem in this coveted scene, shelling out $1 oysters long after other bars have bumped their prices back up.
Kilandra BassAugust 4, 2017
Brunch was amazing! Mimosas were strong and the shrimp and grits are a must.
Brian DeVitoSeptember 25, 2016
Amazing waitstaff for a rowdy brunch and a pretty good happy hour too.
DAugust 3, 2015
Lobster Benedict, the southern and grilled shrimp & avocado salad. Yum
Laura RJune 26, 2012
If you are looking for a boozy brunch with a cool atmosphere look no further. Essex feels a bit like you've walked into a Sex and the City episode - a definite hit with first timers in NYC
Emilie FuttermanSeptember 12, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Good for groups, crowd can get pretty... rowdy. But food is great. Get the Aristocrat at brunch.
Bitches Who BrunchOctober 15, 2015
The Bitches say: B+. Essex was perfect for a large, boozy party. Our drinks were full, our food was tasty, and the service was accommodating. Read more
Summer IzkovichSeptember 3, 2014
Great for brunch and friends. It's kinda busy sometimes so don't expect great amazing services here.
Alex SongDecember 4, 2011
Came here for dinner. It was hella good. The famous potato pancakes were basically really good hash browns. Did not enjoy the sangria. Otherwise really good. Large potions.
Raymond BaróAugust 14, 2011
The Bloody Marys are bloody awesome. The bartender uses cocktail sauce instead of traditional plain tomato juice. It's the Essex Bloody Mary just delicious.
Emilio CApril 15, 2015
Trendy bar and restaurant. Fun to go with a group of friends.
Theresa RoldanFebruary 2, 2016
Brunch 3-drinks prix fixe is actually basically unlimited drinks. The food was spot on but the wait isn't worth it. Long line (even with a reservation), no appetizers, and not great onion bread.
Deema AMarch 14, 2015
My favorite place in New York. Good food, good drinks, good vibe and excellent service
Tanay JaipuriaSeptember 8, 2014
3 drinks with any entree for brunch (though they keep refilling so it's actually just bottomless brunch)
F-Factor NutritionOctober 17, 2012
One of the best brunch places to get a bang for your buck-- plus they have great drinks!
RolandAugust 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
$1 Blue point oysters during HH with half off drinks. 5-8pm Sun Mon Tue Wed Fri. 5-Midnight Thurs
Sassylee LeeFebruary 24, 2014
Shrimp, eggs & Avocado... food was great... Will def be back👍
Claire BridgerAugust 24, 2013
So great. Get the filet mignon - best steak I've ever had. Cocktails are great too.
Paige HoffsteinAugust 2, 2010
One of the best brunch places in the city! Crazy busy in the early afternoon, but calms down a bit after 3pm! The Mac and Cheese is AMAZING
Jay PuteraJuly 20, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Their Cheeseburger Empanadas is amazing, endless mimosa, bloody marry and screwdriver during brunch. Brunch is Cash only

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