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Essence Restaurant + Bar, Elkhart, IN

Essence Restaurant + Bar

5.0
5
368 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
A culinary playground centered around unwavering hospitality and creatively curated cuisine, wine and spirits.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (574) 327-6143
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Juan Rodriguez

What 368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Best Overall

  • Indiana

    Best Food

  • Indiana

    Best Service

  • Indiana

    Best Ambiance

  • Indiana

    Best Value

  • Indiana

    American

  • South Bend

    Best Overall

  • South Bend

    Best Food

  • South Bend

    Best Service

  • South Bend

    Best Ambiance

  • South Bend

    Best Value

  • South Bend

    Healthy

  • South Bend

    Hot spot

  • South Bend

    Neighborhood gem

  • South Bend

    Great for fine wines

  • South Bend

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Bend

    Romantic

  • South Bend

    Good for special occasions

  • South Bend

    Lively

  • South Bend

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Essence Restaurant + Bar offers an unparalleled dining experience in Elkhart with "exceptional cuisine" and "top-notch service." Guests rave about the "warm, welcoming atmosphere" and personalized touches from owner Brad, making it ideal for special occasions. With an "eclectic menu" and "creative dishes," Essence consistently impresses, ensuring guests return.

368 Reviews
  1. John

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was awesome. Cocktails were unique and amazing. Food was phenomenal. Desserts were delicious and memorable.

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  2. RobertS

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food - great atmosphere - super friendly - customer comes first

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  3. Carrie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent. I cannot say enough good things about the food, experience, staff, etc. It is my favorite restaurant in this area.

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  4. Carolyn

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner in all respects. From the moment you walk in the restaurant to the moment one leaves, great service, outstanding food and excellent drinks. Thrilled that Essence is in our community!

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  5. Kris

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure dining here. The service is top notch and the food is in no way ordinary but always delicious.

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  6. Katherine

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant we have been to In a long while. The food, staff and amber all fantastic. Cocktails were on point. The service was spectacular and very accommodating. We plan on being back soon.

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  7. Jennifer

    Indiana

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! Carissa took great care of us!

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  8. StCroixGirl

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Anniversary dinner. Thank you for the thoughtful card & surprise dessert.

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  9. Virginia

    Grand Rapids

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely phenomenal venue! Outstanding service, delectable food, graceful ambiance- overall an excellent experience

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  10. Sue

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brad always does an outstanding job in addition to the very accommodating staff! We have had several dinner celebrations there and would highly recommend this venue!!

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FAQs

Essence Restaurant + Bar is rated 5 stars by 368 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Essence Restaurant + Bar

333 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN 46516-3565

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Elkhart
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive chef
    Juan Rodriguez
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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