Essex

4.7 (3289)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002

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2 people

14 Jul 2025

23:00

Booked 8 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 17:00–23:00 Wed, Thu 17:00–00:00 Fri 17:00–01:00 Sat 11:00–02:00 Sun 11:00–23:00
Phone number
(212) 533-9616
Website
http://www.essexnyc.com/
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
Order direct

Location
124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
Area
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 transport
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Champagne Brunch
Multiple dates available
NYC'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 ($24.95).
NYC Summer Restaurant Week Dinner
21 Jul 2025 - 1 Sept 2025
NYC Restaurant Week is Back! Special $45 Three-Course Dinner Menu served every night, including weekends. Choose from 17 creative American dishes, including our Angus NY Strip Steak, Diver Scallops, Lamb Meatballs, Bronzino & Chocolate Olive Oil Cake, as well as a special Prime Bone-In Ribeye Steak for Two. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Special 16.25 NYC 400th Anniversary Cocktails.

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Parties of 1-7 GuestsUS$46.95
Choice of Entrée with 1½ hours of Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers & Narragansett Drafts
Parties of 8 or More GuestsUS$54.95
Choice of Entrée with 2 hours of Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers & Narragansett Drafts
À la Carte BrunchUS$22.95
Choice of Entrée with Drinks Purchased Separately

Entrées

*served with mixed greens & home fries

Three Pasture-Raised Eggs any Style*
Fresh Fruit + Choice of Thick-Cut Bacon, Chicken-Apple Sausage House-Smoked Ham, Vegan Bacon, Pork Sausage or Turkey Bacon
The Benedicts*
Choice of House-Smoked Ham, Salmon Gravlax or Sautéed Kale
Angus NY Strip Steak & Eggs* (add $5)
Spicy Ranchero Sauce
Oatmeal-Crusted Challah French Toast
Caramelized Apples | Chocolate Chips | Whipped Mascarpone Cream Cheese
The Essex Burger with Hand-Cut Fries
Pat LaFrieda Short Rib/Brisket Blend | Gruyere Cheese | Slab Bacon | Caramelized Onions | House Pickles | Dijon Aioli | Pretzel Bun
Shrimp ‘n’ Cheesy Bacon Grits
Two Pasture-Raised Eggs | Jalapeño Relish | Biscuit
Chilaquiles
Two Pasture-Raised Eggs | Tortilla Crisps | Queso Fresco | Tomatillo Salsa | Avocado | Black Beans | Crema | Pico de Gallo (add Spicy Chorizo 4)
Shakshuka
3 Eggs Baked in Spiced Tomato & Pepper Sauce Feta Cheese | Grilled Herb Baguette
LES BEC (Bacon, Eggs & Cheese)
Poached Eggs | Slab Bacon | Mornay Sauce | Everything Seasoning | Home Fries
Quinoa & Kale & Salad
Pear | Pine Nuts | Feta | Mint | Pear Vinaigrette | 6-Minute Egg
- Grilled Organic Chicken Breast
- Grilled Tofu
- NY Strip SteakUS$5.00
Vegan Burger with Hand-Cut Fries
Beyond Meat Vegan Patty | Soy Cheddar | Vegan Bacon| Arugula | House Pickles | Vegan Pepper Aioli | Pretzel Bun
The New Aristocrat
Artisanal Burrata | House Cured Salmon Gravlax | Salmon Caviar | Radish Sprouts | Sourdough Bread
Avocado Toast
Poached Pasture-Raised Eggs | Ricotta Salata | Bacon, Turkey Bacon or Vegan Bacon
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Hand-Cut Fries | House Pickles | Secret Sauce
Herb Omelet
Goat Cheese | Shiitakes | Cherry Tomatoes | Arugula
Essex Vegan Scramble
Tofu Scramble | Soy Cheese | Tortilla Crisps | Avocado Pico de Gallo | Kale-Shiitake-Black Bean Hash

14.95

Cast-Iron Skillet Baked Pancake
Blueberry Compote | Maple Syrup
Manchego Macaroni & Cheese
add Chorizo 5 | Make it Truffle 5

Sides

$6.95

Thick-Cut Bacon
Turkey Bacon
Fresh Fruit
Tempeh Bacon
Lafrieda Breakfast Sausage
Cheese Scramble
Home Fries
House-Smoked Ham
Chicken-Apple Sausage
Hand-Cut Fries

What 3,289 people are saying

Essex reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Essex delivers a vibrant dining experience with a "fun party vibe" and "exceptional food." Known for its impressive bottomless brunch, standout dishes like the "life-changing" Shrimp 'n' Cheesy Bacon Grits and Oatmeal-Crusted Challah French Toast are highly praised. The "super friendly" staff and lively atmosphere make it ideal for groups.

3,289 Reviews

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Julia
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a great experience here! Drinks were good, dinner was fantastic, and the atmosphere was great. Would definitely come here again! Has a great location as well.
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Lavinia VIP
Unspecified9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
got the Shrimp ‘n’ Cheesy Bacon Grits and bruh… I straight up LICKED the plate. no regerts.
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Sage Rowan VIP
Unspecified17 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I asked for Home Fries extra crispy, and they UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT
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Edgar
Unspecified7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We got the Quinoa & Kale Salad with grilled tofu. Light but still satisfying. Kinda felt like we were doing something good for our bodies lol.
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Thaddeus VIP
Unspecified9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yo the LES BEC hits diff after a long night out . Crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, perfect hangover killer.
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Milo Ezra VIP
Unspecified18 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My bf got the Vegan Burger and I lowkey stole half of it didn’t expect vegan to taste like THAT.
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Emily Rose VIP
Unspecified10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ordered the Angus NY Strip & Eggs—meat was juicy af, eggs done perfect. Waiter was a bit slow but vibes made up for it.
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Henry VIP
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ok but why did the Cast-Iron Skillet Baked Pancake feel like a hug from a grandma I never met?? ✨
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Zara VIP
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I came in starving and left completely reborn. The Essex Burger is no joke—juicy, flavorful, stacked like a skyscraper. And the hand-cut fries? Crispy outside, fluffy inside. Ate ‘em all, no regrets.
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Mason James VIP
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Shakshuka slapped. Perfect amount of spice, and that bread?? Unreal. Came solo, left full and happy.
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FAQs

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

Essex is rated 4.7 stars by 3289 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

14 Jul 2025

23:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of Essex Street
Area
Lower East Side
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 17:00–23:00 Wed, Thu 17:00–00:00 Fri 17:00–01:00 Sat 11:00–02:00 Sun 11:00–23:00
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 transport
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.essexnyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 533-9616
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

Essex

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Champagne Brunch

NYC Summer Restaurant Week Dinner

Mezzanine

Rear Dining Room

Middle Dining Room

Main Room

Custom enquiry

Essex Brunch Special

Parties of 1-7 GuestsUS$46.95

Parties of 8 or More GuestsUS$54.95

À la Carte BrunchUS$22.95

Entrées

Three Pasture-Raised Eggs any Style*

The Benedicts*

Angus NY Strip Steak & Eggs* (add $5)

Oatmeal-Crusted Challah French Toast

The Essex Burger with Hand-Cut Fries

Shrimp ‘n’ Cheesy Bacon Grits

Chilaquiles

Shakshuka

LES BEC (Bacon, Eggs & Cheese)

Quinoa & Kale & Salad

Vegan Burger with Hand-Cut Fries

The New Aristocrat

Avocado Toast

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich

Herb Omelet

Essex Vegan Scramble

Shares

Cast-Iron Skillet Baked Pancake

Manchego Macaroni & Cheese

Sides

Thick-Cut Bacon

Turkey Bacon

Fresh Fruit

Tempeh Bacon

Lafrieda Breakfast Sausage

Cheese Scramble

Home Fries

House-Smoked Ham

Chicken-Apple Sausage

Hand-Cut Fries

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Review summary

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