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Beauty & Essex- New York, New York, NY

Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6
4.6
10057 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified

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2 people
19:00
Booked 99 times today

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.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Beauty Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 - 15:30, 17:00 - 21:30,Wed - 17:00 - 21:30,Thu - 17:00 - 22:30,Fri - Sat - 17:00 - 23:30
    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.

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Menu

Beauty & Essex- New York's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

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What 10,057 people are saying

Beauty & Essex- New York reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beauty & Essex in New York offers a memorable dining experience with its "elegant yet cozy" ambiance and "innovative" dishes. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" food, especially the "grilled cheese soup dumplings" and "truffle mac and cheese." The "attentive" service and "unique" decor make it a must-visit destination.

10,057 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was AMAZING as always ! Being that it was Friday it was super busy but you would never be able to tell because the service was quick and very accommodating

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place!! I would love to recommend this place! The food was so great, and I recommend the appetizers and raw bar, they were amazing. Great restaurant, and it’s like walking into a secret place!

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  3. John VIP

    Chicago109 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant was not to my liking, mostly because of the atmosphere, which I acknowledge is a purely personal thing. You enter it through a pawn shop front, which was kind of cool. Inside, it’s really dark with extravagant art nouveau decor and really loud background music. The place was packed, so I admit it’s popular, but mostly a much younger crowd. The service was first rate. The “Little French Dips” we ordered arrived almost immediately. They were tasty enough, but cold on the inside, that tells me premade, refrigerated, then reheated for serving. The kale apple salad was delicious. We didn’t care for the mushroom ravioli (well prepared, just not my liking). I am a huge fan of roasted bone marrow, unfortunately this one didn’t make it for me, especially the shallot marmalade it was served with which I found excessively sweet. Every dish was well prepared, but except for the salad, the flavors didn’t work for us. This place is great for some people, but not for me. I won’t be back. I think there are far better and less extravagant restaurants to be enjoyed in New York City.

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  4. Rita

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service and ambience! Everyone enjoyed their food and the service was top notch!

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  5. Alexisd VIP

    Surrey20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Make you wait at the bar and there are plenty of empty tables. Except for the employees working there and the waiters, which are elegant in nature. It makes you wonder, how can these people be serving this crowd. Low class public, we needed to get out asap. Once in the street, we enjoyed normal people again. The waiters and service should have known. Will not return. Food Wes good, to excellent.

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  6. WilHTW VIP

    Philadelphia14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great total experience. Seated early. Service was excellent. Food was fantastic. Really enjoyed Chefs Tasting Menu plus drinks and extras.

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  7. Nicole VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved this restaurant! My friend and I took our daughters 12 and 13 and they also thought it was great. The waitstaff was excellent and so was the food. They were also very accommodating with nut and gluten allergies.

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  8. WilliamR VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Speakeasy on the lower east side with great drinks and good vibe. Food was spot on and service was excellent.

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  9. Kathryn

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and amazing service. Best experience I’ve had in years. Would recommend to anyone!

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  10. Kayla VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service, will be back again soon!

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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 10057 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 99 times today
Google Map for Beauty & Essex- New York

146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stanton & Rivington
  • Area
    Lower East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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