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Beauty & Essex- New York, New York, NY

Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6
4.6
10064 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified
146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 97 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Good for groups
Beauty & Essex has an innovative design that starts in the restaurant’s entrance, a well-curated modern-day pawn shop replete with a saxophone, boom­box, quirky artifacts, vintage treasures, and an eclectic array of “one-off” pieces of jewelry. Continuing past the pawnshop, guests encounter a grand, circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier, but only the adventurous will discover all that Beauty & Essex has to offer. With four distinct dining rooms (one private), two bars, a lounge, and a women’s bathroom complete with a salon including a luxurious sofa, and antique perfume bottles. The cuisine, much like the design, is intended to set a new course. Chef Chris Santos was one of the pioneers of the small, share plate dining trend that has swept the nation, and with the Beauty & Essex menu, he once again has created waves on the food scene.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 614-0146
  • Website
    https://beautyandessex.com/new-york/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chris Santos
  • Private party facilities
    Chef Chris Santos' sophisticated, mutli-ethnic sharing menu lends itself perfectly to celebrations and group dining for parties of 10 to 400 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Concierge : (212) 614-0126
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
  • Neighborhood
    Lower East Side
  • Cross street
    Stanton & Rivington
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available in the neighborhood. There is also a parking lot on Essex between Houston and Stanton Streets or a municipal garage between Delancey and Rivington Streets.
  • Public transit
    by Train: F, J, M, or Z train to Delancey/Essex Street. by Bus: M9 or 14A to Essex Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • A Gift For Mom At Beauty & Essex

    $45.00 per party

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a freshly sourced tulip bouquet, from the Union Square Market. This vibrant floral arrangement is the perfect way to celebrate! Enhance your dining experience by adding bubbles to toast to Mom’s special day. Even if you're simply dining with us, you can still treat yourself or a loved one to a beautiful bouquet and bubbles. Please note: the vase is not included. Make this Mother’s Day unforgettable at Beauty & Essex—we look forward to hosting you.
    A Gift For Mom At Beauty & Essex Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • Beauty Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Wed - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Thu - 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM
    Indulge in our specialty-priced cocktails and menu items every day of the week at our bar and lounge. No reservations needed, walk-ins are always welcome. Join us Sunday through Thursday from 5 PM – 7 PM and 9 PM – late, or Friday and Saturday from 10 PM – late, for a perfect blend of flavors and ambiance, right when you need it.
    Beauty Hour Photo

Menu

Beauty & Essex- New York's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 10,064 people are saying

Beauty & Essex- New York reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beauty & Essex in New York offers a "great food, fun atmosphere" with "incredible service" and "outstanding service." Guests love the "unique restaurant" and "beautiful atmosphere," but some report seating delays and crowded conditions. Overall, it's a "must visit for anyone in NYC" for its vibrant vibe and memorable experiences.
10,064 Reviews

  1. Stephen VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Easter Brunch, food was yummy, our waiter EDDY was fantastic, attentive and personable.

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    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Easter brunch! Great service, fun ambiance and DELICIOUS food!

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  3. T

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Once again, a very poor server. Nice but incompetent.

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  4. Nicole

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, however, Rushed with a 3:30 resy… kitchen closes for dinner..

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  5. She-Rah

    Philadelphia17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was GREAT! Servers were excellent. Mimosa flight 10/10.

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  6. Amanda

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had my birthday dinner here and it was amazing. Made it very special by giving me a card signed by the chef and complimentary cupcake with a candle to blow out even though I didn't order dessert :)

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  7. Holly

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed my Birthday at Beauty and Essex, Such as a fun venue, great food, great service, would definitely recommend.

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  8. MARIETTA VIP

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love all our dishes! Awesome drinks and great music.

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  9. Lisa

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was incredible, fast and helpful. Food was delicious. Drinks were tasty too.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Jana

    New York City11 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you like good food, this is not for you. If you like good cocktails, this is not for you. If you want a beautiful Instagram photo in your finest this is definitely for you. Staff is lovely. Food is Jetro at best.

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FAQs

Beauty & Essex- New York offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 614-0146.

Beauty & Essex- New York is rated 4.6 stars by 10064 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. New York City
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  5. Lower East Side

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Booked 97 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Beauty & Essex- New York

146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Stanton & Rivington
  • Neighborhood
    Lower East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available in the neighborhood. There is also a parking lot on Essex between Houston and Stanton Streets or a municipal garage between Delancey and Rivington Streets.
  • Public transit
    by Train: F, J, M, or Z train to Delancey/Essex Street. by Bus: M9 or 14A to Essex Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Santos
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://beautyandessex.com/new-york/
  • Phone number
    (212) 614-0146
  • Private party facilities
    Chef Chris Santos' sophisticated, mutli-ethnic sharing menu lends itself perfectly to celebrations and group dining for parties of 10 to 400 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Concierge : (212) 614-0126
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