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An NYC tradition since 2000, Essex is renowned for contemporary steakhouse fare with a Mediterranean twist, Oyster Happy Hours & the Original Bottomless Brunch. This multi-level destination seamlessly blends the sophistication of a steakhouse with the lively energy of a nightclub, with intimate seating as well as group dining & event spaces. Essex Dinner Menu showcases seasonal ingredients, with extensive vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options. Share a mezze course with warm pita, indulge in a whole grilled branzino & top it all off with our signature dry-aged Angus and Wagyu steaks. Our iconic Brunch Menu is available both a la carte & as a bottomless brunch with unlimited Mimosas, Aperol Spritz, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers & Draft Beers.
Boozy brunches, happy hours & New American dinners in a warehouse-like space with balcony seating.
Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Monday | 5–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Friday | 5 PM–2 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 533-9616
Website: https://www.essexnyc.com/?utm_campaign=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=gmb_listing
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Reservations: essexnyc.comopentable.comresy.com
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Essex is a town in Essex County, New York, United States overlooking Lake Champlain. The population was 621 at the 2020 census.
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Reviews
Nagma Shrestha
I’m starting this review with the drink because it truly deserves the spotlight. I ordered the Purple Rose Martini, and it was exceptional — beautifully balanced, fragrant, and honestly one of the best drinks I’ve had in a long time.
For appetizers, we had the trio of dips: hummus, baba ghanoush, and tzatziki, served with warm pita. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful — the perfect beginning to the meal.
For my main, I went with the vegan Beyond Meat burger, and it exceeded expectations. The patty was thick, juicy, and generous — definitely not one of those tiny, stingy versions you find elsewhere. Truly one of the best vegan burgers in NYC.
To finish, I tried the Tahini Buttermilk Panna Cotta, a dessert that’s light, subtly sweet, and beautifully balanced. A lovely way to end the evening.
Essex Restaurant impressed me with its flavors, portions, and warm ambience. Highly recommend! ✨
… moreFor appetizers, we had the trio of dips: hummus, baba ghanoush, and tzatziki, served with warm pita. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful — the perfect beginning to the meal.
For my main, I went with the vegan Beyond Meat burger, and it exceeded expectations. The patty was thick, juicy, and generous — definitely not one of those tiny, stingy versions you find elsewhere. Truly one of the best vegan burgers in NYC.
To finish, I tried the Tahini Buttermilk Panna Cotta, a dessert that’s light, subtly sweet, and beautifully balanced. A lovely way to end the evening.
Essex Restaurant impressed me with its flavors, portions, and warm ambience. Highly recommend! ✨
Julissa Encarnacion
I came here for Valentine’s Day with my boyfriend and my best friend with her partner. We opted for the Valentine’s Day Dinner, which gives you the choice of a starter, entrée, and dessert for $95 each. Honestly, based on that menu, the food wasn’t the best. I can’t speak for the rest of the restaurant’s offerings, but my meal lacked seasoning and didn’t impress me.
That said, the service was wonderful. Our waitress was amazing—she treated us with care and offered excellent recommendations. She suggested THE SPICY MEZCALERO (Mezcal Verde Momento | Pineapple | Cinnamon | Tabasco) for me since I said I didn’t want anything sweet, and I really enjoyed it. She also recommended the CINNAMON SOUR (Cinnamon Infused Whiskey | Triple Sec | Sour Mix | Charred Cinnamon Stick | Fee Foam), which I didn’t try. My best friend’s boyfriend tried the SNAKE CHARMER (Four Roses Bourbon | Campari | Sweet Vermouth | Black Walnut Bitters) and thought it was good.
All of these drinks are not overly sweet, so if you’re looking for something balanced, these are great picks. I did try the espresso martini, but at $18, I wouldn’t recommend it—it didn’t compare to other espresso martinis I’ve had.
The atmosphere is exactly what it’s supposed to be: calm, fancy, and elevated. The dress code leans upscale, so be prepared to dress for the occasion. This place is extremely expensive, so plan to spend quite a bit.
Overall, if you want a fancy night out for one or two carefully chosen drinks, this is a great spot. But for me, this was a one-time experience.
… moreThat said, the service was wonderful. Our waitress was amazing—she treated us with care and offered excellent recommendations. She suggested THE SPICY MEZCALERO (Mezcal Verde Momento | Pineapple | Cinnamon | Tabasco) for me since I said I didn’t want anything sweet, and I really enjoyed it. She also recommended the CINNAMON SOUR (Cinnamon Infused Whiskey | Triple Sec | Sour Mix | Charred Cinnamon Stick | Fee Foam), which I didn’t try. My best friend’s boyfriend tried the SNAKE CHARMER (Four Roses Bourbon | Campari | Sweet Vermouth | Black Walnut Bitters) and thought it was good.
All of these drinks are not overly sweet, so if you’re looking for something balanced, these are great picks. I did try the espresso martini, but at $18, I wouldn’t recommend it—it didn’t compare to other espresso martinis I’ve had.
The atmosphere is exactly what it’s supposed to be: calm, fancy, and elevated. The dress code leans upscale, so be prepared to dress for the occasion. This place is extremely expensive, so plan to spend quite a bit.
Overall, if you want a fancy night out for one or two carefully chosen drinks, this is a great spot. But for me, this was a one-time experience.
Monique Robinson
We ordered the Mezze (hummus, tzatziki & feta-garlic spread), Essex Kofta Meatballs, Seared Dayboat Scallops, Roasted Baby Heirloom Carrots, and the Purple Rose Martinis (not pictured).
Unfortunately, all of the food was served cold. The meatballs and scallops were sent back to be reheated, but when returned they were only slightly warm. The scallops themselves were flavorful and delicious, and the chilled carrots were decent.
There was also a mix-up with my mezze selection. I did not order the feta-garlic spread, I selected olives as my third option. The order was corrected, which I appreciated.
Overall, price for quality, it just wasn’t to my taste, and I wouldn’t recommend it.
… moreUnfortunately, all of the food was served cold. The meatballs and scallops were sent back to be reheated, but when returned they were only slightly warm. The scallops themselves were flavorful and delicious, and the chilled carrots were decent.
There was also a mix-up with my mezze selection. I did not order the feta-garlic spread, I selected olives as my third option. The order was corrected, which I appreciated.
Overall, price for quality, it just wasn’t to my taste, and I wouldn’t recommend it.
Laura Diorio
We got the champagne brunch and it was a fantastic deal! Great drinks, delicious food, the manchego mac and cheese is a must. The interior is stunning after the renovation, perfect place for a date or large parties. Service was super attentive — my water was never empty lol. And Katie was a doll. Such a fabulous gal. Highly recky
… moreTravel With Chyna
Decided to go on a solo date here and I really enjoyed my time! The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The place itself is lovely, spacious with bar seating, table seating, making it perfect for a solo visit, a date night, or hanging out with friends.
The food was fantastic and full of flavor. The fried calamari was crispy and came with a delicious sauce. The rice and chicken skewers were absolutely tasty. I also loved the pineapple cake, it had the perfect balance of sweet pineapple and also tasted cornbread flavor too, but it was good and moist.
I’m not much of a drinker, but the Mango Lava Lamp drink was really good! This spot is a winner and I’ll definitely be coming back, whether solo, on a date, or with friends.
… moreThe food was fantastic and full of flavor. The fried calamari was crispy and came with a delicious sauce. The rice and chicken skewers were absolutely tasty. I also loved the pineapple cake, it had the perfect balance of sweet pineapple and also tasted cornbread flavor too, but it was good and moist.
I’m not much of a drinker, but the Mango Lava Lamp drink was really good! This spot is a winner and I’ll definitely be coming back, whether solo, on a date, or with friends.
Samina Chowdhury
Just found one of NYC’s newest Mediterranean steakhouses and it’s stunning from the moment you step inside!
Essex has been a staple for over 20 years, housed in a beautiful historic loft style building and has recently undergone a full rebrand and remodel. The space now blends modern elegance with classic architectural charm, creating an upscale yet inviting dining atmosphere.
From the stylish interiors to the perfectly cooked steaks and elevated appetizers, every detail feels intentional and refined.
If you’re searching for a new NYC restaurant for date nights, celebrations or an upscale dinner spot in Manhattan, this is definitely one to add to your must visit list.
Loved everything here!
… moreEssex has been a staple for over 20 years, housed in a beautiful historic loft style building and has recently undergone a full rebrand and remodel. The space now blends modern elegance with classic architectural charm, creating an upscale yet inviting dining atmosphere.
From the stylish interiors to the perfectly cooked steaks and elevated appetizers, every detail feels intentional and refined.
If you’re searching for a new NYC restaurant for date nights, celebrations or an upscale dinner spot in Manhattan, this is definitely one to add to your must visit list.
Loved everything here!
Paul Kelly
Apologies upfront for the length of this review. However, a lot went awry whilst we we “dined” here…We dined here as a party of three (my son, his girlfriend, and I) on Nov. 8. We ordered a number of shared plates and one entree. One of the shared dishes was Shishito peppers. My son is allergic to walnuts. The dish arrived and was topped with what resembled crushed nuts of some kind. We asked a staff member what it was topped with and he said he’d need to check with the kitchen. He came back about 10 minutes later to inform us that it was some sort of mixed nuts but was not able to tell us exactly what was in there. The menu didn’t specify either.
Another of the shared items was hummus and other dipping items served with Pita. The amount of pita slices was minimal compared to the amount of the various spreads. We finished the pita and requested more from one of the staff and were told he’d have to check with our server (who was hardly available during our entire meal). After 5 mins or so we flagged down another staff member and requested more pita and were told the same thing and waited…We made one more attempt with another staff member and finally after another 10 mins were given more pita. Again the amount was very little. So we had to go through the same ordeal again to get more pita.
After about 90 mins we’d still not received our one entree. We were finally able to speak with our original server who looked up our order and said that it will be ready soon. At that point we’d had enough of the poor service and told her to forget the entree and give us our check. (We strongly suspect she never put in the order for our entree).
The thing is that the food we did have was fantastic. Unfortunately the service was sooo poor that we would not dine here again nor can we recommend this to anyone.
… moreAnother of the shared items was hummus and other dipping items served with Pita. The amount of pita slices was minimal compared to the amount of the various spreads. We finished the pita and requested more from one of the staff and were told he’d have to check with our server (who was hardly available during our entire meal). After 5 mins or so we flagged down another staff member and requested more pita and were told the same thing and waited…We made one more attempt with another staff member and finally after another 10 mins were given more pita. Again the amount was very little. So we had to go through the same ordeal again to get more pita.
After about 90 mins we’d still not received our one entree. We were finally able to speak with our original server who looked up our order and said that it will be ready soon. At that point we’d had enough of the poor service and told her to forget the entree and give us our check. (We strongly suspect she never put in the order for our entree).
The thing is that the food we did have was fantastic. Unfortunately the service was sooo poor that we would not dine here again nor can we recommend this to anyone.
Farah Veerjee
Came here on a whim but would come again for the service! Helena was amazing in so many ways. I participated in the bottomless option and Helena honestly never let me see the bottom of my glass the entire time I was here. She is incredibly sweet, friendly, and bubbly.
… moreSabrina Brea
This was a very interesting experience; the espresso martini was definitely a 9/10 for my partner and I – however, it just fell short in other aspects. Granted it seemed to be short on staff, as our service was slow but attentive, and booked with tables. This may have affected our experience, nonetheless, it was okay. The food, Calamari 5/10, NY Strip Steak 5/10, truffle fries were all very underwhelming.
… moreExplore NYC
Essex Steakhouse is a true hidden gem! ✨ The steaks are perfectly cooked — juicy inside, beautifully seared outside — and full of rich, bold flavor. You can tell the quality of the meat is top-notch.
The atmosphere is cozy yet classic, perfect for date nights or a relaxed dinner with friends. The staff is warm, attentive, and makes you feel right at home. Loved the cocktails too — balanced, strong, and beautifully presented.
Definitely one of the best value steakhouse experiences in NYC — great food, great vibes, and consistent quality every time. Highly recommend!
… moreThe atmosphere is cozy yet classic, perfect for date nights or a relaxed dinner with friends. The staff is warm, attentive, and makes you feel right at home. Loved the cocktails too — balanced, strong, and beautifully presented.
Definitely one of the best value steakhouse experiences in NYC — great food, great vibes, and consistent quality every time. Highly recommend!