Beauty & Essex- New York

Name: Beauty & Essex- New York
Address: 146 Essex St, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Telephone: (212) 614-0146
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

10068 Reviews

$31 to $50

Unspecified

146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

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2 people

May 3, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 84 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

Mother's Day at Beauty & Essex
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.

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.

What 10,068 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Beauty & Essex in New York offers a "phenomenal dining experience" with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests love the "fun, trendy vibe" and "creative cuisine," while the "unique pawn shop entrance" adds a playful touch. Despite occasional reservation delays, the "delicious dishes" and "memorable atmosphere" make it a must-visit spot.

10,068 Reviews

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Ada
Baltimore2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is such a vibe, from the entry through the pawn shop into the restaurant. Every single item on the menu was delicious. We ended up ordering two rounds of shareables for the table and felt very satisfied. Every drink ordered was on point. Service top notch and ambience amazing. This will be a frequent stop any time I am in the city!!
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Estefania
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is great, the service is incredible. Beautiful ambiance for a special ocassion.
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Tanya VIP
Chicago9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a last minute reservation and worth it 100%! The food was excellent especially the Kale & Apple salad which I could have had for my dinner alone…the staff did make it vegan for me which was even better!! The Mushroom Raviolin is awesome and bursting with flavor!! While the entrance is creative I was a little thrown off and believe there should be something outside to let guests know the jewelry store in the front is definitely part of the Beauty decor 🙃!!!
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Maria
Miami1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambience!!! The service was perfect too!
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Ciro VIP
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love to have brunch at Beauty & Essex, the food is delicious, the place to be!
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Jasmine
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, vibe and service!! Will definitely be back
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beth VIP
New York City69 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time and was great. Food amazing. Service great. Nice vibe will go back
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Jessica VIP
Washington DC84 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Came here for my husband’s birthday all the way from Philly because he saw it featured on some show. You entertaining through a tiny shop and then it opens into this expansive, dimly lit, speakeasy vibe restaurant. The service was kind but slow. For how many staff were walking around I expected my water to always be full and to get our drinks before our second course. Alas. Our onion rings were also delayed. The food was incredible- everything was flavorful and unique. The beet and ricotta toast was an excellent starter. The Korean tacos were delicious but the fish was outsized for the tiny tortilla which it difficult to eat. The mushroom ravioli was out of this world. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection and the bucatini was exactly what I needed. The Black Forest cake is definitely the the dessert to try- I’ve never seen or had anything like it. The pot de creme was rich and light which was necessary after the extensive meal. Drinks were good, too.
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Angela
Cleveland1 review
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolute most incredible experience this restaurant went over and above and beyond for my daughter’s first trip to New York City. We couldn’t be more thrilled with our experience, and the food was absolutely phenomenal. The environment was to die, for it was the best experience ever.
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Stephen VIP
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
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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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 10068 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 3, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 84 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Beauty & Essex- New York

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Mother's Day at Beauty & Essex

Private dining

Private Dining Room

Custom inquiry

Offers

Beauty Hour

Menu

What 10,068 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Beauty & Essex- New York offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Beauty & Essex- New York restaurant rated?

Is Beauty & Essex- New York currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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