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Address:
120 Essex Street
New York, NY 10002

Neighborhood:
Lower East Side

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Cuisine:
Fusion / Eclectic

Price: $30 and under

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Essex Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.essexnyc.com
Email: eat@essexnyc.com
Phone: (212) 533-9616
Hours of Operation: DINNER: Sunday - Wednesday 5pm-10:30pm, Thursday & Friday: 5:00pm-11:30pm, Saturday: 6:45pm-midnight. BRUNCH: Saturday: 11:00am-4:30pm, Sunday: 11:00am-8:00pm.
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Fusion / Eclectic, Latin American, Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Sebastian Maczko
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Special Events & Promotions: Open for Memorial Day Brunch. Annual Memorial Weekend Mussel Festival. Unlimited Mussels & Fries, Margaritas, Mojitos & Sangria--$45. Sat & Sun. 7pm - 1am. (Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts).

Getting there

Cross Street: Corner of Rivington Street
Public Transit: Essex is located directly above the Delancey Street Station on the F,J,M & Z Subway Lines.
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: There is a large municipal parking garage directly across from the restaurant.

A word from Essex

Located in the historic Essex Street Market Building, Essex is a loft-like multi-level space with contemporary cuisine inspired by the flavors of the Lower East Side. Essex is known for its weekday dinner and happy hour specials as well as its lively weekend dinner and bar scene. The weekend brunch… is a New York institution and is always a top pick on Open Table Diner’s Choice and other sites. The expansive layout allows for intimate balcony and banquette seating as well as festive group dining and private parties.Continued

Essex

3.8

264 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerFusion / Eclectic
Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Brunch

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255 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

255 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

great for brunch(146)
good for groups(115)
hot spot(102)

vibrant bar scene(84)
neighborhood gem(69)
fit for foodies(62)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (255)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We've been coming for lobster

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2008

Dined on 04/11/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We've been coming for lobster night for years. You cannot beat this place and their happy hour drink specials are fantastic. We come in small groups and large and they always handle us well."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2008

Special Features: good for groups

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Good food, good service, crowd

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2008

Dined on 04/12/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Good food, good service, crowd was getting out of control after 7pm. Love my seafood papadella, burger was gigantic too. Happy hour all drinks half price all around restaurant, bottle beer only, no tap. Overall, gooddd!!"

Dined on 04/12/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Food was tasty and plentiful.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2009

Dined on 04/08/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was tasty and plentiful. Poor acoustic for talking despite white tennis balls installed on back wall. Staff could be more attentive."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fun and Chic

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Really fun, hip, trendy place. Very loud though. Went for Easter with 3 girlfriends and it was too crowded but once we were seated it was fine. Very generous on drink refills. Paid for 3 mimosas and got poured about 9. Overall really fun experience and the food was great. I'd recommend it to someone for brunch and I'd definitely go back."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fun atmosphere, great deal

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Fun atmosphere, great deal on brunch special! Must go"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The brunch is lively and fun.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The brunch is lively and fun. The voices can get loud, but if you're looking for a nearly all-you-can drink brunch place (the stated max is three but they are quite liberal with it), noise will probably not be a huge concern."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Loved it!!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Loved it. Food and service were excelent. Very nice atmosphere for a late night dinner. Good size portions and delicious food. My catfish with shrimp and potatos was one of the best fish plates I have ever had. We highly recommend this
Place and we will certainly be back soon!"