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Beauty and Essex Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.beautyandessex.com
  • Phone: (212) 614-0146
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Daily: 5:00pm - 1:00am
    Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 11:30am-3:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American
  • Executive Chef: Chris Santos
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: Chef Chris Santos" sophisticated, mutli-ethnic sharing menu lends itself perfectly to celebrations and group dining for parties of 10 to 500 guests.


    Groups of twenty can enjoy a family-style meal in the private Vault dining room with its sparkling wine boxes and dedicated bar. Large parties of 10 to 70 guests can celebrate milestones and be part of the party with seated dinner reservations in the three main dining rooms The Grand and Rose rooms are perfect for a night out before the wedding or for toasting a special birthday. The Locket Room with its cozy banquettes and secluded view of the main bar is ideal for the annual company dinner or engagement party.


    The second floor has a private entrance for a group of up to 200 for cocktails and a passed meal. With three distinct areas including the Pearl Lounge and the Locket Room, the 2nd floor is versatile for every event, from bridal showers to movie premiers.
  • Private Party Contact: Abbi Miller (212) 614-0126

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Stanton & Rivington
  • Public Transit: by Train: F, J, M, or Z train to Delancey/Essex Street.

    by Bus: M9 or 14A to Essex Street
  • Parking: Street Parking
  • 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.
A word from Beauty and Essex
From the team behind The Stanton Social comes Beauty & Essex, a grand 10,000 square foot restaurant, bar, & lounge in the heart of the lower east side.


The atmosphere of the space is both grand and intimate, moody and effervescent. Various rooms for lounging and dining unfold on two… floors, like a large turn-of-the-century townhouse. Each room has its own unique elements that celebrate timeless jewelry designs and upscale jewelry stores.


The cuisine is multi-ethnic in inspiration, casually elegant, and designed for sharing at the table among friends and family. Where the Stanton Social"s menu is Chef Chris Santos' take on cocktail party classics and street foods from across the globe, Beauty & Essex is rooted in a bold bistro direction focusing on the reinvention of modern family style dining that is both whimsical and sophisticated.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerTapas / Small Plates
  • Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot
Diner Reviews
  • "My wife and I LOOOOOVE Beauty and Essex. I travel to the NY area frequently for work and bring my wife with me whenever I can, and since we discovered the brunch at B&E we have been back every single time she has come up here. Between our three visits so far we have ordered at least a half dozen different menu items and as many different cocktails, and were not disappointed by any of them (the red velvet waffles are our perennial favorite). The atmosphere is upscale and chic and the service is always excellent. It's very easy to get carried away and spend a lot of money, but only because everything is so good! Can't wait to come back!"
    Dined on 7/6/2014
  • "what a great way to celebrate my daughters 21st birthday, the food, atmosphere and service was wonderful.. so glad we chose to eat here on on NYC trip!"
    Dined on 7/7/2014
  • "I have not been to beuty on Essex In 3 years, at that time it was full well dress atractive people , great food and service, Sunday was not the same people dressed like they were going to beach , service was very poor, as the waiter said to me When ask for more sauce , it wall be 2 bucks , it's lost what made it a great place."
    Dined on 7/6/2014
  • "This place measures up on all counts! Our best NYC meal of the trip. Carlos the server made all the recommendations and he was batting 100%. A great night."
    Dined on 7/6/2014
  • "Loved, loved, loved this place. Food, service, decor all great. Going back real soon."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "For appetizers we had the grilled cheese and empanadas, and for dinner we had the spaghettini and brick chicken and broccolini as a side. All of it very good. I highly recommend the chicken and the sauce for the broccolini was Asian flavors done very simple but delicious. They also were super accommodating for my wife, who is vegetarian, and had no problem serving 3 of the 6 grilled cheeses without bacon. For dessert we shared the s'mores tart with some cappuccino/macchiato and it a perfect balance of sweet and salty. Overall the experience lived up to the hype! We are fortunate to come on a night when the place wasn't super busy which worked well for us."
    Dined on 7/4/2014
  • "we enjoyed our dinner very much. the food was delicious and our waiter was very nice and friendly."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "We dine out all the time, and this is one of my favs!!!! The food was absolutely wonderful!!!"
    Dined on 7/4/2014
  • "All I can say is if you're considering coming here for dinner/drinks than just do it. Great scene, great food, great DJ. Awesome night"
    Dined on 7/3/2014
  • "Had to ask our waiter 3 times for our after dinner drinks. He kept forgetting. In the end he was apologetic but there were 7 of us. How do you forget 7 drinks 3 times. .?"
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "Everything about this place is amazing. The front is nondescript, then you walk through the door and you enter this amazing experience. HIGHLY recommend to all!"
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "A bit too loud for conversation but dynamic. Good food and attentive staff."
    Dined on 6/30/2014
  • "Our daughter recommended your restaurant a year ago. We are from out of town and I finally was able to secure reservations. Dinner was incredibly delicious...loved the tapas style. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu and what would complement our meal as a last course. Cannot wait to go back again!!!!! Don't be dismayed by the pawn shop exterior....the gem is hidden within. Try the onion rings, eggplant,....actually try everything!"
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "Love the food love the service. Only thing I didn't like was that the tables were pretty close to each other and the music is loud. Therefore if you are talking to the person sitting across from you you need to talk loudly and have the tables on either side of you hear your conversation."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "Food was great, service was great. Perfect ambience with good music."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "Service was all around nasty. So was the crowd. Rude all around. So sorry because the food is amazing! I guess the chef doesn't have to deal with the staff or patronage."
    Dined on 6/26/2014
  • "Came here with a party of 4 on a Sunday night. Had to wait until our entire party arrived to be seated. Our waitress was very friendly, but we had a difficult time getting her to come to us - we had to flag her down each time we needed another drink. My friends were very irritated by this fact. The ambiance and food was delicious as it was the other times. The drinks we ordered were delicious, but I would have ordered more if I could. The difference being we all ordered desserts this time - the butterscotch pot was absolutely divine. Despite the service, I will continue to recommend this place."
    Dined on 6/22/2014
  • "B&E provides a memorably great experience for all your senses. Novel entrance through a pawn shop, attractive, open decor, free pink champagne in the ladies room and a shared type of tapas menu that was consistently delicious from appetizers ending in milk shake shots for the whole table. It is not inexpensive, but well worth it. We had a group of six and all of us thoroughly enjoyed a fun, delectable evening."
    Dined on 6/22/2014
  • "I loved the fact that you had to go through the pawn shop and that there was a bar in the ladies' loo. The food was really good as were the drinks at the bar. I can't wait to go back."
    Dined on 6/16/2014
  • "The food, service and atmosphere were all amazing. This restaurant is a must do in NYC."
    Dined on 6/22/2014
  • "We absolutely loved B & E . The food was amazing , as was the service. Our waitress was fun & helpful. Would love to go back."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Amazing food and service but don't go for date night, it was so busy and noisy i could hardly hear my other half from the other side of the table."
    Dined on 6/17/2014
  • "This is always my go to spot for the beginning of a fun night out on the town. The ambiance is extremely classy and fun. The only negative thing I ever have to mention is the extra wait time even when you have reservations."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "This is a very cool restaurant, with the entrance through a "pawnshop.". We enjoyed a great selection of small plates. The ambiance was spoiled by the horribly over active air con."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Been here multiple times and it never disappoints!! Food was delicious and the service was great as always."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Went for brunch. Nice vibe: unique entrance and beautiful interior. Our waitress was okay, and table service was frequent and good. The food was delicious. However, they will do not do food substitutions - whatsoever! The food is, as is, on the menu - take it or leave it! (Example: One of my friends couldn't eat the onions mixed in with the side hash potatoes on a dish, and we asked for roasted potatoes instead - which was featured as a side on another dish. No way! You're just going to have to go without potatoes!) Considering the expensive price of the food, I feel there should be some flexibility. Most other restaurants that are considerably less expensive are more flexible than this. Not likely to return."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Amazing spot! Our waitress Stacey was great, food was fabulous, great cocktail and wine list and great music. We were dancing in our seats the whole time. Loved everything about it!"
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "My second time here. Place did not disappoint. Love this joint!"
    Dined on 6/19/2014
  • "Food is delicious. But extremely noisy. Very young hip crowd. Better for groups than date night"
    Dined on 6/19/2014
  • "Great restaurant with an interesting concept. Small plates meant to be shared by 2 people. Food was very innovative and delicious. The only negative is that there are so many tempting dishes, it is hard to make your choices!!!"
    Dined on 6/18/2014
  • "Overall, this is a well rounded restaurant. The biggest problem is lack of space and privacy since they try to cram small tables into every nook and cranny."
    Dined on 6/17/2014
  • "Everything we ordered was excellent. I love the speakeasy entrance and the ambience is great"
    Dined on 6/16/2014
  • "Thought the whole set up of the place was great.... it has definitely got a wow factor. We got on board with concept of small tapas type dishes to share. There were some interesting dishes and we generally thought the food was very good quality. The atmosphere was buzzing and if you are looking for a quiet romantic meal this is probably not the place to come. Would definitely recommend a trip here though..... very imaginative."
    Dined on 5/25/2014
  • "we came during our honeymoon, which was indicated in advance to the restaurant. the service was super slow and poor. we had to send back the tuna dish as it was uneatable (much too spicy, with no taste). they gave us a "present": 2 glasses of champagne (which we didn't order), and then, added them to our bill.. the desert (chocolate, "most recommended one") - was pathetic, so we send it back too. value for money was embarrassing, compare to alternative. terrible experience for honeymoon, and any other occasion for that matter. never again."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "Great food and cocktails. Not cheep but worth every penny."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "I was looking for a last minute reso for 6 people fo rmy family for Fathers Day and thankfully I found Beauty & Essex on OpenTable! Beauty & Essex has received many great reviews and from the photos, it looked like a great spot for brunch with the fam. My family and I loved the dishes that they had. My dad being a huge steak person enjoyed the breakfast steak with eggs very much. Thanks Beauty & Essex for a great time!"
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "I had a friend come to town and wanted to give her a truely special NY experience. This fit the bill perfectly. we were prepared for it to be a bit pricy but worth the experience."
    Dined on 6/13/2014
  • "The service at Beauty and Essex was the worst that I have ever received.. First, the waiter could not get my order correct at least 3 times. I was interrupted and asked about my order constantly. Additionally, the waiters were very haughty towards my group. They glared and took away my plates before I was even finished with my food. I had to ask for water atleast 3 times until I had to ask a busboy to get my water. There was a strange smell near our table (akin to pee) so I lost my appetite. Can not believe this is an iconic nyc restaurant. The food was salty as well. The red velvet waffle was dry."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "Great time with my girlfriend's for the start of a girl's night out!"
    Dined on 6/13/2014
  • "EVERYTHING about the dining experience at Beauty and Essex was as expected and superb! Executive Chef, Chris Santos, definitely understands the art and skill of preparing and serving the finest. Kudos Chef Chris!!! Loved it!!"
    Dined on 6/14/2014
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