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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Must try: blood orange mojito, jalapeño margarita or the new pickled saint
Réjane TOctober 23, 2011Midnight happy hour!! Half off drinks except for bottles of wine and pitchers.
Jenna LynnFebruary 20, 2011This place does not accept any cards - cash only but there is no signage anywhere. Be sure to bring cash!
Mark CáceresMay 19, 2011Their menu is incredible and the waitress didn't even keep count of how many mimosas she gave me! SCORE.
Bella WessMay 29, 2015Went for a friends birthday. Bottomless brunch = below average food. Not a surprise. But trendy and loud.
Catherine CantaveJune 12, 2011Make a reso so you dont have to wait with crowd. Meh, been to btr brunch spots.
Jeremy GoldmanJuly 17, 2011Total scene kind of place. Good food but they get your order wrong surprisingly often.
Simone M.June 30, 2013The worst brunch I've ever eaten; I'm almost certain the eggs were from a box. The drinks are unlimited .....
Ivy BJuly 27, 2013Shit show and totally overrated. Of course I was here when it first opened with unlimited brunch. Lesson learned
David McGillivrayJune 30, 2012Don't come here for the food. It's extremely bland and below average. Full of people wanting to get drunk for cheap, nothing more.
Rebecca WFebruary 24, 2013Took an hour to get a simple omelet. Don't come here unless you have a ton of time and patience. Not worth it.
Topher BurnsMarch 28, 2010Essex didn't ruin my one year anniversary, but it certainly gave it a solid try. Food - oversalted, overcooked. Service - rude, inexperienced. Even after a coupon removed $30 from the bill, I still fe
Deej RatnaniApril 20, 2013Just 3 drinks with brunch? Are you kidding me? I didn't come here to pregame!
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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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"Try the pretzel-dusted calamari for pops of fun, and the crab toast with lemon aioli, always shocking with its generous heaping of crab:"
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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- 8.4
"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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