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Essex, New York, NY

Essex

4.6 (3255)
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic
124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for brunch
Lower East Side pioneer famous for award winning contemporary cuisine, oyster happy hours & NYC's original bottomless brunch party. A vibrant multi-level space in the historic Shapiro's Winery, Essex offers intimate seating as well as group dining and event spaces.

Essex's New American Dinner Menu, guided by Chef Steffen Sander, who has helmed some of New York's top Michelin-Starred restaurants, showcases seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, with extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as burgers & classic steakhouse fare. Our Prime Cuts Menu features shareable Dry Aged and Prime Angus Steaks.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Steffen Sander
  • Private party facilities
    Essex has a mezzanine with a private bar that seats up 75 guests and 2 ground-floor dining rooms with 50 seats each that are available for private dinners and cocktail parties. The entire restaurant, including our main bar room, is ideal for dinner and cocktail parties for up to 225 guests.
  • Private party contact
    David: (888) 480-5602
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Lower East Side
  • Cross street
    Corner of Essex Street
  • Parking details
    There is a large municipal parking garage around the corner from the restaurant as well as several nearby parking lots.
  • Public transit
    Essex is located one block north of the Delancey Street Station on the F,J,M & Z Subway Lines.
  • Entertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Champagne Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    New York City's Original Bottomless Brunch includes choice of entree with 1-1/2 hours of unlimited Mimosas, Aperol Spritzes, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers & Narragansett draft beers ($46.95). Special 2-hour party menu available for groups of 8 or more ($54.95). All entrees are also available à la carte ($22.95).
    Champagne Brunch Photo
  • July 4th Friday Brunch

    Jul 4, 2025 only
    Join us July 4th for a special Friday edition of our legendary Champagne Brunch. We will be serving our full brunch menu, which includes a choice of entrée with 1-1/2 hours bottomless of Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers, Narragansett draft beers & Aperol Spritzes ($46.95). Special 2-hour food and cocktail package for parties of 8 or more ($54.95). Our à la carte brunch menu is also available ($24.95). Indoor and Outdoor Seating.
    July 4th Friday Brunch Photo

Private dining

What 3,255 people are saying

Essex 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Essex offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for brunch and late-night dining. Highlights include "super juicy burgers," "creamy shrimp 'n' cheesy bacon grits," and the "best calamari with pickled peppers." While some dishes like the tagliatelle fell short, the attentive service and diverse menu ensure a delightful experience.
3,255 Reviews
  1. Ivy VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the Essex Vegan Scramble for lunch and honestly didn’t miss the eggs at all. Packed with flavor and super filling. This place nails vegan options.

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  2. Maxwell VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Okay I made a mistake ordering the Chilaquiles without spicy chorizo Next time I won’t be so shy 😅 Still super flavorful and comforting tho.

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  3. Olivia VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Started my morning with the Three Pasture-Raised Eggs any Style and a strong coffee. The eggs were perfectly cooked, yolks still runny just the way I like. Cozy vibe as always.

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  4. Elijah VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got the Shrimp ‘n’ Cheesy Bacon Grits and wow… creamy, cheesy, smoky, just how grits should be. Sat at the bar, chatted with the bartender felt like a local

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  5. Nova VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went full brunch mode with the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich and home fries. Crunchy, juicy, and sooo satisfying. My kinda Sunday 😋

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  6. William

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I asked for scrambled and got perfection. Toast was warm, buttered, and not shy. This is what eggs wanna be when they grow up.

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  7. Thomas

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I didn’t miss eggs AT ALL. The vegan scramble is like a cozy tofu hug with spice. I asked for hot sauce twice

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  8. Arlo

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I didn’t think I liked grits. Turns out, I was just waiting for THESE grits. Shrimp juicy, bacon cheesy, me happy.

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  9. Oliver

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brooo the steak was so juicy I almost cried?? Perfectly medium, eggs sunny side up, and that lil’ crust on the potatoes? Cheff's kisss. Waiter was chill af too.

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  10. Finley

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This avo toast is thicc and sexy. Added vegan bacon and I swear it crisped better than the real one. Coffee strong, staff stronger

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FAQs

Essex offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Essex also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 533-9616.

Essex is rated 4.6 stars by 3255 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 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Essex

124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of Essex Street
  • Neighborhood
    Lower East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a large municipal parking garage around the corner from the restaurant as well as several nearby parking lots.
  • Public transit
    Essex is located one block north of the Delancey Street Station on the F,J,M & Z Subway Lines.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steffen Sander
  • Entertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Essex has a mezzanine with a private bar that seats up 75 guests and 2 ground-floor dining rooms with 50 seats each that are available for private dinners and cocktail parties. The entire restaurant, including our main bar room, is ideal for dinner and cocktail parties for up to 225 guests.
  • Private party contact
    David: (888) 480-5602
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