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Beauty & Essex- New York, New York, NY

Beauty & Essex- New York

4.7
4.7
9892 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 109 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 614-0146
  • 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
  • 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

  • Friendsgiving

    $85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 27, 2024 only
    Gather around the table for an abundant amount of Thanksgiving food and drinks! Bring your friends and prepare to meet new ones. All tables will be communally served a chef's tasting thanksgiving menu. The $85 per person fee will cover your food, plus a wine and beer open bar. Cocktails ordered will be charged upon consumption, alongside tax and gratuity for your experience. Beverage service starts at 6:30pm, and dinner will begin at 7pm.
  • New Year's Eve 2025

    $250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Our final seating will be for guests looking to join us through the New Year! Seating in our Dining Room will be $250 per person, not including beverages, tax, and gratuity. This will feature a special New Year’s Eve menu that will consist of our greatest hits. There will be a DJ, dancers, a countdown to midnight, and a complimentary champagne toast! All guests joining us for the final seating must be 21+ years of age. All guests attending our final seating must prepay the per person amount. In the event that you need to cancel, we ask that all cancelations be made by Monday, December 23rd in order to receive a full refund. After the 23rd, they are non-refundable. Decreases in party size cannot use remaining minimum towards beverage.
    New Year's Eve 2025 Photo

Offers

  • Beauty Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Wed - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Thu - 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM
    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.

    Beauty Hour Photo

What 9,892 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beauty & Essex in New York offers an "amazing" dining experience with its unique pawn shop entrance and stunning decor. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" food, with standout dishes like Korean fish tacos and grilled cheese dumplings. The "great" ambiance and attentive service make it ideal for special occasions.

9,892 Reviews
  1. Marsik

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was my first time visit Beauty & Essex and absolutely love it. 😍 Great food đŸ‘đŸ»

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  2. Jose

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasurable experience! Ambiance food drinks

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  3. regina

    Miami

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    From the time I walked in,I felt very relaxed. The food was delicious and the environment was so nice and inviting. I will definitely be going back.

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  4. TaraH

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The exterior of the restaurant is unattractive and unassuming. However, once you enter the restaurant, you are transported to a classy speakeasy like environment with a very fun and electric vibe! The food was bar none, some of the best I’ve had! We ordered scallops, Korean fish tacos, thai fried shrimp, Peruvian chicken, salmon, mini grilled cheese/ tomato soup, fried eggplant, onion rings, mini strawberry shortcake, Black Forest cake, chocolate peanut cake, mini donuts. Everything was delicious! The cocktails were really good also but a little too much ice. The prices are a little on the higher end Overall a great experience and would recommend them!

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  5. Diana

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very approachable and accommodating to our group. The food we ordered was delicious and shareable! Our waiter provided recommendations that did not disappoint. Definitely recommend!

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  6. allysont

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dinner , have not been in years and still great

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  7. Cynthia

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic! Amazing experience! First visit to NYC

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  8. Gail

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambiance was wonderful. We did the pre-fix brunch. The food was plentiful and it was great cost deal. The service was not good. The food didn't come out at the same time and our waiter never came over to check on us to see if we needed anything. I would still go back and recommend to others.

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  9. Janice

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience from drinks at the bar to a delicious dinner . The ambience is lively but not boisterous. The menu is varied and interesting, good options for all. The service attentive and friendly.

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  10. Lauren

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great for a birthday girls dinner!!!!!!!!!!

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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 4.7 stars by 9892 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 109 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Beauty & Essex- New York

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
  • 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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