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Essex, New York, NY

Essex

4.5
4.5
3216 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic
124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for happy hour
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.

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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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

Experiences

  • Champagne Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    New York City's Original Bottomless Brunch includes choice of entree with 1-1/2 hours of unlimited Mimosas, Aperol Spritzes, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers & Narragansett draft beers ($46.95). Special 2-hour party menu available for groups of 8 or more ($54.95). All entrees are also available à la carte ($22.95).
    Champagne Brunch Photo

  • Mother's Day Brunch

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us for our annual Mother's Day Brunch! Choose from our a la carte brunch menu (24.95) or our classic champagne brunch, which includes an entrée and 1-1/2 hours of Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers and Narragansett draft beers (46.95). Special 2-hour brunch package for parties of 8 or more (54.95).
    Mother's Day Brunch Photo

Private dining

Menu

Essex's menu was last updated on 4/11/2025.

Essex Brunch Special

  • 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

                                      Shares

                                      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

                                                              Last updated: December 10, 2024

                                                              What 3,216 people are saying

                                                              Essex 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

                                                              4.5
                                                              4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                              • 4.5Food
                                                              • 4.5Service
                                                              • 4.4Ambience
                                                              • 4.1Value

                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                              Review summary

                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                              Essex offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous food" and "super friendly service." Known for its bottomless brunch and impressive steak selections, it's a hit for group gatherings. The ambience is welcoming, though can be noisy. Standout dishes include the burrata flatbread and porterhouse steak, with attentive staff ensuring a memorable visit.
                                                              3,216 Reviews

                                                              1. Elisa VIP

                                                                New York City8 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on April 20, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                We had a wonderful experience. Our waitress was excellent and attentive. Food was great! Would recommend!

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                                                              2. Rhonda

                                                                New York City8 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on April 18, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                Mear Essex Market, The Tenement Museum. The food is excellent. The restaurant ambience doesn’t have the wow factor in the decor but no matter with food this good. A mix ups with our drink order was remedied. A request for crackers with the stupendous oysters was a bit weird but I find the break with tradition acceptable. It feels like they should offer a side salad too.

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                                                              3. William

                                                                Unspecified1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on April 1, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                We had dinner at Essex before catching a show and really enjoyed our experience. It was pretty quiet but then again it was an early Tuesday night. Our server, Viosa, was incredibly sweet and made us feel welcome right away. We shared small plates, with the standouts being the burrata and pesto flatbread and the shrimp wontons. Espresso martinis made with real espresso were also a hit. Overall, a great choice.

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                                                              4. Nikki

                                                                New York City10 reviews

                                                                4.0

                                                                Dined on March 29, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                                Your glass will never be empty and the food was great! It is extremely loud and hard to have a conversation, so probably great for large parties, not a one on one catch up or date type of place. My one suggestion though would be for the seating area upstairs in the little walk way area to feel a little more intentional, I felt like we were sat in a make shift area to pack in people. Overall though I would go again and recommend for a good bottomless brunch

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                                                              5. Dave

                                                                Washington DC13 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on March 22, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                We had a fantastic dinner at Essex Restaurant. The service was great, thanks mostly to our server, Victoria, who was super kind and offered some excellent recommendations. We ordered the porterhouse steak for two, and it was cooked perfectly. The crust was just right and the center was rare and juicy—absolutely delicious. We also tried a couple of appetizers, and the hamachi crudo, duck meatballs and the seared scallops were spot on. The beer selection here is impressive with a great variety of craft beers including KCBC. Overall, it was a lovely evening, and I can't wait to come back to try brunch.

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                                                              6. AlaynaJ

                                                                Washington DC1 review

                                                                1.0

                                                                Dined on March 22, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 1
                                                                2. Food 1
                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                                Duck meatballs were cold inside. Calamari tasted like they reheated.

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                                                              7. Kristarae

                                                                Sacramento1 review

                                                                4.0

                                                                Dined on March 22, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                Good food, drinks were ok, service was really on top of it.

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                                                              8. Tim

                                                                New York City2 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on March 18, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                My favorite spot on the LES. Super friendly service and fabulous food. Wife and I shared a two-pound dry-aged ribeye steak. Was spectacular. Highly recommend.

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                                                              9. Stephen VIP

                                                                Chicago10 reviews

                                                                4.0

                                                                Dined on March 16, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                Food was excellent. Bread was cold as was the butter which is disappointing. Steak and eggs can not be missed. Thick cut bacon side was good but cold. Chilaquiles were fabulous for her. The flavors outweighed the service and a few fumbles.

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                                                              10. Sarah VIP

                                                                Greater Boston21 reviews

                                                                4.0

                                                                Dined on March 12, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                Great tasty food Relaxed funny staff Good value Wonderful comfort food and easy Spacious environment to match

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                                                              FAQs

                                                              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 3216 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

                                                              Make a reservation

                                                              2 people
                                                              7:00 PM
                                                              Booked 17 times today
                                                              Experiences are available.
                                                              Google Map for Essex

                                                              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
                                                              • Delivery & takeout
                                                                Order direct
                                                              • 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
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