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Essex Restaurant

(Now Closed)

New American Restaurant, Breakfast Spot, and Cocktail Bar$$$$

Lower East Side, New York

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Essex Restaurant

The experts at Serious Eats and The Corcoran Group recommend this place

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F-Factor NutritionOctober 17, 2012
One of the best brunch places to get a bang for your buck-- plus they have great drinks!
Theresa RoldanFebruary 2, 2016
Brunch 3-drinks prix fixe is actually basically unlimited drinks. The food was spot on but the wait isn't worth it. Long line (even with a reservation), no appetizers, and not great onion bread.
ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011
The space that Essex Restaurant has occupied for the last decade was once used as part of Essex Market. Now, it just overlooks Essex Market. In case you find evening grocery shoppers entertaining.
Kaitlyn PezikMay 11, 2015
3 drinks with any entree (although they don't really keep track and you end up getting more than 3) 😊
thecoffeebeanersOctober 27, 2013
Come here after Nightmare Haunted House durin Halloween time and get %20 off with your ticket stub!
Roger ChenDecember 29, 2014
Great service, food is fantastic, good wine service and not that pricey
Greg Wong 🎯March 27, 2013
$1 oysters, available all night long Sunday through Friday, with half-priced drinks from 5-8pm.
Paige HoffsteinAugust 2, 2010
One of the best brunch places in the city! Crazy busy in the early afternoon, but calms down a bit after 3pm! The Mac and Cheese is AMAZING
Claire JosephSeptember 2, 2012
Cash only and drinks served only after 12 so time your reservation accordingly. Can get really crowded by bar/waiting area.
Kevin BakerJune 30, 2018
Bloody fricken Mary got me praying for more eggs and gravy /the southern ! Bottom’mas Coctails
Rowena SahuleeMarch 3, 2013
Always insane for brunch. Make a reservation with the whole party present.
Jay PuteraJuly 20, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Their Cheeseburger Empanadas is amazing, endless mimosa, bloody marry and screwdriver during brunch. Brunch is Cash only
Starla CosmicMay 12, 2012
The brunch here can't be beat great cocktails and brunch for under $25/person.
Jose ZarzaNovember 20, 2010
Burger is amazing! Manchego Mac n Cheese is great too. Don't show up before noon on Sunday cos they don't start serving alcohol until then
Trae FDecember 11, 2015
Had a great time at our company holiday party
Oleg AldekeinMay 25, 2016
I came to USA to visit my friend and we went to this restaurant and it sucks. So noisy and overcrowded, food 6/10, brunch drinks are the cheapest cocktails you can imagine. We've better stayed home :(
Global HighlanderAugust 9, 2014
Great brunch (that included several drinks)
Scott HarrisSeptember 23, 2012
This place redeems itself - free round of drinks and amazing food. This place is awesome
Amanda YAugust 21, 2011
The Wednesday lobster deal is one of the best in town. The hostess should learn to grin and bear it.
Mary EFebruary 6, 2011
Great brunch.. $20 for food and 3 brunch drinks.. sooo inexpensive! Beware though, it gets extremely packed between 12 to 4!
Brittani HaywoodJanuary 1, 2013
If you linger long enough at brunch they'll supply you with drink tickets for the bar as a bribe to leave.
Kristin Flip PolidoroJanuary 12, 2010
Don't wait for the $16 Mussels night on Tuesday. The everyday $10 portion is HUGE and mixed with a 1/2 price drink, you're in for an amazing dinner.
Marq RomeroOctober 23, 2010
$20 brunch includes 3 bloody marys, mimosas, and screwdriver. Can't go wrong with that. Cure that hangover with more alcohol. Haha
Pia WilsonAugust 24, 2014
My friend and I had to actively ask for the third mimosa. Did not have my first one during the meal. When my server finally brought the third one, he said he was "trusting us." Not happy.
Michelle SSeptember 12, 2009
Been here 10+ times
Go on Mon or Thurs for $1 oysters (pick a local variety!) & half-priced drinks 'til 9. I like the watermelon or white grape martinis (made w/fresh juice).
Nathalie C.May 22, 2011
Great brunch but the wait it horrible! Took an 1hr30m to seat us (party of 3). Food was delicious but beware, cash only during brunch time!
Chris PolloneMay 16, 2015
Food is decent enough to go with the booze at brunch. Lots to look at.
MaggieApril 6, 2010
Get the Green Zinger cocktail. Monday - Thursday drinks 1/2 off... $1 Oysters on Mondays too. Potato pancakes are fantastic. Read more
Brian GatensJune 2, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Brunch is now $23.95, but still well worth it.
AliciaAugust 23, 2011
Unlike most unlimited drink brunch specials, these cocktails will actually leave you feeling tipsy!
ChristineJanuary 19, 2010
The manchego mac and cheese with citrus salad is a great combo of hearty cheese and refreshing citrus with a hint of garlic. Mmmm.
Justin BartonAugust 12, 2014
Oyster Happy Hour! Nuff said!
Jason KaplerJuly 13, 2013
Try The Southerner. It's durty and from the south.
Jon MorrisJune 14, 2012
Been here 5+ times
All about the CEO. And don't forget a pancake for the table.
Lauren MelcherApril 7, 2012
Small place, vibrant atmosphere. Try the crispy potato pancakes! Yum.
Alice LaiDecember 30, 2013
Sun - Fri, 5-8pm: happy hour, $1 oysters, & half-price drinks
Daniel Motta MelloApril 17, 2011
Our table wasn't ready until 45 after our reservation. We got a round of free drinks, appetizers, shots and dessert. Pray for tardiness.
Behrad EatsNovember 7, 2011
Get the burger and don't forget to order a fried egg on it!
Wineberry AmericaJanuary 3, 2012
not just for drunken brunches on the weekends, this low key ev spot boasts some serious wines too *cough cough*
Antoinette M.January 21, 2014
Shrimp and cheddar grits...that's all I have to say!
Pennylane YilmazDecember 14, 2011
$1 oysters and half off drinks after midnight! Oysters are fresh, don't you worry
Vince MakSeptember 20, 2015
If you come here be prepared to pay for three drinks because you HAVE TO DRINK THEEE DRINKS.
Janine CoralMay 30, 2018
Awesome drink menu.
Joe PageAugust 25, 2013
Vegan brunch and bloody Mary's delite!
LorenzoDecember 31, 2014
Hipster brunch with unlimited mimosas and bloody marys.
TiffanyDecember 16, 2014
happy hour for $1 oysters and half off drinks!
Reb TaskApril 3, 2013
Eating at Essex Restaurant is akin to eating a meal on an plane - your food will arrive roughly an hour into your excursion and taste like it was reheated in a microwave somewhere over Ohio.
DAMstyleAugust 25, 2013
Try the shrimp & grits. It's yum.com.
LogoTVMarch 15, 2011
“Um, endless cocktails during brunch makes any company you are with tolerable!” – Renee, Setup Squad
Courtney JaeMay 26, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Must try: blood orange mojito, jalapeño margarita or the new pickled saint

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