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Beauty & Essex- New York, New York, NY

Beauty & Essex- New York

4.7 (10109)
$31 to $50
Unspecified
146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

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.

    Beauty Hour Photo

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Menu

Beauty & Essex- New York's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

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What 10,109 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Manhattan

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beauty & Essex in New York offers an unforgettable dining experience with "amazing food" and a "speakeasy vibe." Guests rave about the "wonderful service," "great cocktails," and "beautiful decor." The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, with standout dishes like grilled cheese dumplings and "delicious cocktails." A must-visit for any food enthusiast!
10,109 Reviews

  1. Luc

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lieu magnifique cosy , petits tapas succulents à partager. Service au top.

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  2. Roderick

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome meal. The The staff was very attentive to all our needs. Our meal was outstanding. Highly recommend.

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  3. Rebecca

    Victoria1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Very cold, service arrogant. You need to know you need to have your physical card with you to pay - they do not advise you of this.

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  4. Thomas

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The chefs continue to tweak the menu, always upgrading the food experience. The entire experience from bar to table was great. The staff was accommodating.

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  5. Dianna

    Memphis / West Tennessee6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    There were five of us in our party. We had a reservation for dinner. We were seated in the rear of the restaurant which was kind of far in the back. We requested a more lighted area that was further away from the kitchen. People kept bumping into my chair. Our waiter did accommodate and moved us to a booth. It was a tad tight but much better. We ordered eight different dishes to share amongst our party. We had the Branzino, roasted broccolini, crab Rangoon soup dumplings, mac and cheese, fried bbq baos,, apple kale salad, chicken meatballs, and little french dips. The food was quite tasty. We especially enjoyed the baos and salad. The service was on point for the most part. Wish our waiter checked on us more. Near the end of our dining experience there was a new person helping us. It was quite busy so perhaps everyone was sharing tables. The server who cleared our dishes was very nice and the gentleman at the pawn shop entrance/exit asked about experience. He was quite pleasant and friendly. The restaurant is decorated nicely with an intimate decor. It was cozy and comfortable. Reminded me of an old dining club from the 1940’s. We had a great time..

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  6. StephanieS VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night. Wonderful food. Drinks fabulous. The service was outstanding

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  7. Nancy VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a nice brunch with my 11 Year old son. Wed’d mentioned that he’d just won a baseball tournament and we were celebrating. They could not have been warmer and kinder to us, and presented him with a dessert on the house w a candle. Just lovely. Food was delicious and the staff was exceptionally terrific.

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  8. Danielle

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The appetizers and drinks were amazing, highly recommended

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  9. Henry VIP

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite dining experiences I can’t recommend this place any higher! The food was unbelievable, the atmosphere and aesthetics made it such and exciting experience. Jonathan our waiter was probably the best part of the entire experience he was very helpful, attentive and honest. Wonderful experience it’s a must visit place

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  10. David VIP

    London28 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Wow what a terrible service ethic your front of house and bar staff have. The bar tender has to be one of the rudest I have ever come across. The place is dark, dingy and cold. The server displayed new levels of nonchalance and I assume that asking questions about the menu is a no go. Definitely wouldn’t recommend.

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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 4.7 stars by 10109 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today
Google Map for Beauty & Essex- New York

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
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