Essence Restaurant + Bar

Essence Restaurant + Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Angie

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I made a reservation for my dad's 70th birthday dinner. The food and drinks were amazing! Great place to celebrate
   

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   Karrah

   Indiana3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Essence provides a truly incredible dining experience. Our server Chelsea, was incredible. I highly recommend this restaurant for date night or a fun night out with friends/family. The food was delicious and the presentation was culinary art.
   

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   Scott

   Indiana9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Essence has become our favorite five star dinning experience. The service, ambiance, and drinks/food were outstanding! My wife and I have placed Essence as our first choice for date nights. Not only because of the dinning experience, but the owner/ manager personally visits every table to chat and ensure they are meeting their guests dinning expectations. Essence is a fine dinning establishment I will bring clients and family to so they may experience this dinning treasure. Scott and Teri
   

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   Laura

   Seattle2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We came in for my husband and my birthday dinner, and we were thrilled with the menu and service. Brad is amazing and really is invested in the restaurant and his staff. We felt really special. He even walked outside to wish us a good evening when we left!
   

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   Chris VIP

   Denver30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s always a great experience here. I have never been disappointed with the food or service. I highly recommend giving them a try.
   

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   Dawn

   Orlando2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time here and we will be back for sure! We were there with friends and every single item was delicious from our cocktails, the bread with whipped, flavored butter, a starter of Japanese sweet potatoes (get these!), each of our entrees, dessert and coffee. Our service was amazing, and Brad made us feel like we were honored guests. The attention to detail in every way was evident - the design and ambiance of the physical space, the training of the staff, the comfortable seating, the menu, the flavor profiles, the plating & presentation, and even the dishes themselves (a coffee cup the perfect size and shape with room to comfortably hold the handle!) The desserts were literally a work of art ❤️ Brad said the menu changes around every 2 weeks, so we’re looking forward to seeing what they dream up in the future.
   

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   Kris VIP

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food wa phenomenal, service , the same. Always a fantastic experience at Essence. Brought friends who had never been and they were blown away.
   

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   Orlando

   Grand Rapids1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love the food the restaurant and the experience highly recommend to anyone.
   

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   Dr Cynthia

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   From the moment we entered the restaurant, I felt welcomed and pampered. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. My only disappointment was that we were not able to get the table we requested when I made the reservation several weeks ago. I asked for a cozy corner table that we had on our last visit. After being seated at a table just out from the fireplace, I was told the table we had requested was already taken. Although we enjoyed looking at the fireplace, it was a little too warm there. But that was not the biggest problem. Since the table was out in the middle of the room, I felt like I was eating dinner in the middle of a highway. People were walking by on either side of us continually. Many people bumped into my chair. It was not the cozy spot I had hoped for and this will make me a little hesitant to return.
   

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    Kim

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Always a memorable dining experience. The ribeye and octopus were exceptional, bursting with incredible flavors and cooked to perfection. A truly delightful meal that never disappoints!
    

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