Beauty & Essex- New York

Name: Beauty & Essex- New York
Address: 146 Essex St, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Telephone: (212) 614-0146
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

9679 Reviews

$31 to $50

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 3, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 116 times today

Experiences are available.

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Private dining

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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
Natalie Barragan: (212) 614-0126

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.<br> <br />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

Experiences

Mother's Day
May 10 - May 12, 2024
Beauty & Essex welcomes you to celebrate Mother's Day! We will be offering our a la carte menu with specialty items from the Chef. We look forward to seeing you there!

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What 9,679 people are saying

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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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9,681 Reviews

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BobB
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
food was great. I would recommend more for a group than just one couple. It would facilitate sharing a number of great dishes
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fabulous! Loved the who experience . I just felt that the different courses came to the table too quickly. Would have liked a bit of time to savour the food I had eaten .
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MicheleH
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious! Favorites were spicy salmon and cacio e pepe ravioli. The waiter was friendly and helpful. Will come back here the next time I am in NYC!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed my brunch experience at an LES staple. The music was a good mix of genres. The restaurant has a luxe vibe; I will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was delish! The experience was a lot of fun. Service got better as the night went on, but would recommend to anyone who wants a great experience!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were having a family girls evening and we all enjoyed ourselves so much!! Food was outstanding, our waiter Christian was very helpful in helping us select our choices and was courteous and knowledgeable. We had the beef Wellington with crispy eggplant, cacio and Pepe ravioli, elote corn, and roasted beets with whipped goat cheese. Seriously, each dish was perfection! I heartily recommend this restaurant for a special occasion, a date or just any time you are looking for excellent food and a trendy New York experience!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This dinning experience was phenomenal with the assistance of our initial server Curt in the Gold Dinning room. He graciously accommodated our inquiries about the various dinning sections and menu recommendations. Our experience was fulfilled when we were offered a seating arrangement in the pearl/chandelier dinning room as previously booked in the reservation. Thank you Curt for your hospitality on my birthday. Feedback: Exclusive description of dinning rooms upon booking reservation online may be helpful. Overall rating : excellent 👍🏾
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Christopher
Las Vegas
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Server told us that he was going to spread out our food and all of our five courses showed up at the same time. Waited over 30 minutes to try to get a glass of wine during the meal and the manager, I believe her name was Natalia was useless at
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the most incredible experience at Beauty and Essex for an anniversary dinner!!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding, but we felt very rushed. Meals were brought out immediately. The staff kind of lurked. I felt like someone was reaching over my shoulder to grab an empty plate of refill water glasses every 15 seconds. They need to chill. The NY strip steak was one of the best steaks I’ve ever had, and I’ve been to every steakhouse in Manhattan except Gallagher’s. All the food was outstanding.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous! Took my family (who were in town visiting) here for dinner, and they were so blown away. Food, music, and atmosphere - all fabulous.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Loved that almost everything was shareable! Food came quick and fluid!
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OpenTable Diner
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a must-visit place when visiting NYC - the service was great, the food was delicious and the restaurant is lovely. One of our favourite spots during the trip.
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CarolW
New York City
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The brunch was as excellent as always. Great food and solid service
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Carolyn
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Overall was a great experience, loved the speakeasy vibe! Food and drinks were also delicious. My only complaint would be that we had to wait at least another ten minutes upon already arriving late to the restaurant, which was sucked because it was supposed to be a surprise. Also, the service was a tad bit slow. Otherwise, we had an amazing evening.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I was really unimpressed- for the price the good was ok really small portions and the experience was not good. We had a reservation and had to wait for over 20 min and then we were rushed us out for dinner and service overall was really subpar for the prices that were being charged.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wait was ridiculously long and that made the experience terrible
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing beginning to end! Loved the whole night! Thank you!!
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StevenC
Las Vegas
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It not what it used to be. The food is expensive for the portions you get and it’s only ok.. nothing great.
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JohnnyL
Memphis/West TN
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere. Share plates were great size and extremely unique. Fun evening. Our new go to in NYC.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not to be missed. A jewel of New York. Entry via a shop that gives little hint to the beautiful setting behind. Superior food and service make this a quality dinning experience.
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BURCUB
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Different ambiance, tasteful food, good service we like it
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Aksen
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Beauty & Essex for Sunday brunch. Food was incredible, service excellent, our server was very nice and professional. I definitely would recommend to visit this place and will come back! Thank you for your hospitality!!!
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WilliamG
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good restaurant! The food is really good and the service is really quick! I recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, ambiance, and service are out of this world! GREAT date spot!! 10-10
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and atmosphere were excellent. Food was definitely above par.
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food tasted great. Ambience was nice. Loud. Pricey
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AshleyB
Orlando
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
INCREDIBLE!!! We loved everything about this place! The food, the service, the atmosphere….would go back a million times!!!
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Purduette
New York City
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Took a friend here for her birthday. Notified the restaurant in advance and they gave her a sweet card -- and a cupcake with a candle! Made the night very special. Food and wine were very good. Service was excellent. Bathroom was lovely. Looks like a great place for both dates and large groups.
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Hookem4
Alabama
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a most spectacular experience at Beauty & Essex. From walking into an eclectic entrance to being greeted at our table. The food presentation was great, equally matched by the service. We look forward to a return visit when we next visit NYC.
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ToddL
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing experience. Food was phenomenal! Ambiance and design are stunning! Kirk, our server was excellent! A great experience!
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JWFBG
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome brunch experience. Definitely going back soon to try dinner!
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NYer
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe, delicious food, outstanding service. Since all dishes are meant to be shared, we ordered a variety and were wowed each time-every plate cleaned.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall was great, but the only issue was that the server felt a little rushy.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
soooo goood!!! love the vibe. i ordered the mac n cheese with a burger & it was yummy
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SophieI
London
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was the best we had in NYC. We loved the atmosphere but the best part of our visit was the incredible service we had from one of the senior staff. She noticed we hadn’t been attended to 10 minutes after we’d sat down and went out of her wait for the rest of the meal to make us feel incredibly well looked after.
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Smithv864
New York City
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing! We will be back. First in this location.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and ambience! Michelin star experience!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was really nice and exclusive. Food was great and service was spot on
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Woman Bar server downstairs was not personable. Long wait for drinks and was not even acknowledged with eye contact, a smile or even I’ll be with you in a minute. Waiter upstairs Kirk was good.
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You can order delivery directly from Beauty & Essex- New York using the Order Online button. Beauty & Essex- New York also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 614-0146.

Beauty & Essex- New York is rated 4.6 stars by 9679 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 3, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 116 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

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
Natalie Barragan: (212) 614-0126

Beauty & Essex- New York

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Mother's Day

Popular dishes

Tortilla Soup Dumplings

Classic Beef Wellington

Miso Glazed Crispy Eggplant

Menu

What 9,679 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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Does Beauty & Essex- New York offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Beauty & Essex- New York currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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