Essex Restaurant
(Now Closed)New American Restaurant, Breakfast Spot, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Serious Eats and The Corcoran Group
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Jose ZarzaNovember 20, 2010Burger is amazing! Manchego Mac n Cheese is great too. Don't show up before noon on Sunday cos they don't start serving alcohol until then
Christina ChinAugust 12, 2017Only got dessert there, but pretty awesome banana mousse cake and choc one!
Claire JosephSeptember 2, 2012Cash only and drinks served only after 12 so time your reservation accordingly. Can get really crowded by bar/waiting area.
Kevin BakerJune 30, 2018Bloody fricken Mary got me praying for more eggs and gravy /the southern ! Bottom’mas Coctails
Nathalie C.May 22, 2011Great brunch but the wait it horrible! Took an 1hr30m to seat us (party of 3). Food was delicious but beware, cash only during brunch time!
Mary EFebruary 6, 2011Great brunch.. $20 for food and 3 brunch drinks.. sooo inexpensive! Beware though, it gets extremely packed between 12 to 4!
Order an espresso chocolate martini...the only place in the city that does it this right!!! Real espresso :) Yes and thank you<3
Starla CosmicMay 12, 2012The brunch here can't be beat great cocktails and brunch for under $25/person.
Brittani HaywoodJanuary 1, 2013If you linger long enough at brunch they'll supply you with drink tickets for the bar as a bribe to leave.
Oleg AldekeinMay 25, 2016I came to USA to visit my friend and we went to this restaurant and it sucks. So noisy and overcrowded, food 6/10, brunch drinks are the cheapest cocktails you can imagine. We've better stayed home :(
Amanda YAugust 21, 2011The Wednesday lobster deal is one of the best in town. The hostess should learn to grin and bear it.
Reb TaskApril 3, 2013Eating at Essex Restaurant is akin to eating a meal on an plane - your food will arrive roughly an hour into your excursion and taste like it was reheated in a microwave somewhere over Ohio.
Vince MakSeptember 20, 2015If you come here be prepared to pay for three drinks because you HAVE TO DRINK THEEE DRINKS.
Rowena SahuleeMarch 3, 2013Always insane for brunch. Make a reservation with the whole party present.
ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011The space that Essex Restaurant has occupied for the last decade was once used as part of Essex Market. Now, it just overlooks Essex Market. In case you find evening grocery shoppers entertaining.
- Go on Mon or Thurs for $1 oysters (pick a local variety!) & half-priced drinks 'til 9. I like the watermelon or white grape martinis (made w/fresh juice).
AliciaAugust 23, 2011Unlike most unlimited drink brunch specials, these cocktails will actually leave you feeling tipsy!
Wineberry AmericaJanuary 3, 2012not just for drunken brunches on the weekends, this low key ev spot boasts some serious wines too *cough cough*
Pia WilsonAugust 24, 2014My friend and I had to actively ask for the third mimosa. Did not have my first one during the meal. When my server finally brought the third one, he said he was "trusting us." Not happy.
thecoffeebeanersOctober 27, 2013Come here after Nightmare Haunted House durin Halloween time and get %20 off with your ticket stub!
Scott HarrisSeptember 23, 2012This place redeems itself - free round of drinks and amazing food. This place is awesome
Kaitlyn PezikMay 11, 20153 drinks with any entree (although they don't really keep track and you end up getting more than 3) 😊
Nicolette RomeroJanuary 4, 2015Not my favorite brunch. The space is dated and they really stuck to 3 drinks w/your entree and had you pay for any drinks over that.
Marq RomeroOctober 23, 2010$20 brunch includes 3 bloody marys, mimosas, and screwdriver. Can't go wrong with that. Cure that hangover with more alcohol. Haha
Erin LaneAugust 10, 2011You're supposed to get 3 mimosas or bloody marys with your entree, but it's basically all-you-can-drink and they do not mess around w/ the pours. Beware.
Come here for brunch without a reservation and be prepared to stand for a long time. OpenTable is your friend.
Greg Wong 🎯March 27, 2013$1 oysters, available all night long Sunday through Friday, with half-priced drinks from 5-8pm.
Pennylane YilmazDecember 14, 2011$1 oysters and half off drinks after midnight! Oysters are fresh, don't you worry
All about the CEO. And don't forget a pancake for the table.
Kristin Flip PolidoroJanuary 12, 2010Don't wait for the $16 Mussels night on Tuesday. The everyday $10 portion is HUGE and mixed with a 1/2 price drink, you're in for an amazing dinner.
Cindy C.July 29, 2013Do not order the chicken friend steak. It was disgusting. Place is very loud. Table are close to each other. extremely disappointed with this place. I would give it a zero if not for the mimosas!
Perla B.June 2, 2013If you're accustomed to eating Jewish food don't eat the brei or potato pancakes... They are sure to disappoint!
Kate WagnerJune 29, 2013Had a reservation they made us wait anyway even though there were a million seats open. Ain't nobody got time for that.
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Essex Restaurant
119 Rivington Street (Corner of Essex Street)
New York, NY 10002
United States
New York, NY 10002
United States
Essex is a loft-like restaurant & bar with contemporary cuisine inspired by the flavors of the Lower East Side.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 5:00 PM–Midnight
- Thu
- 5:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Fri
- 5:00 PM–3:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(212) 533-9616
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Parking
Street
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Tasting Table - 8.4
"This place is fabulous. Amazing food and awesome attendance. Try their tenderloin steak tartare. As entrées, vodka rigatoni and layered white lasagna."
Paula Buzzo - 8.4
"Any place that infuses their own liquor-amazing! Roasted oysters, desserts, drinks, service - my new fav place!!!!"
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"Their cupcakes are the best. Also, they make pies to order. Perfect for holidays. Delicious."
Vivienne Gucwa - 6.0
"Really fun great bar with weekly specials. Sit and watch sports or check out the beer pong table."
Esther Choi - 8.7
"One of the most amazing places in all of NYC. They carry every candy you could ever want, & in multiple quantities. I love the dark chocolate covered graham crackers. Forever feels like a hidden gem."
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