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Essex Restaurant

New American

"Lower East Side pioneer with award-winning contemporary cuisine, Oyster Happy Hours & the Original NYC Bottomless Brunch. A vibrant multi-level space in the historic Schapiro's Winery, Essex offers intimate seating as well as group dining & private event spaces.

Our New American Dinner Menu showcases seasonal and local ingredients, with extensive vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options, plus burgers & classic steakhouse fare. Essex Brunch Menu is available both a la carte & as a boozy brunch with unlimited Mimosas, Aperol Spritz, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers & Beer.

NYC Winter Restaurant Week features special Brunch and Dinner Menus from January 21st to February 9th. Join us for a Bonus Bottomless Brunch on MLK Day, Monday, January 21st."

Rating
4.8
8,000 reviews
Monthly Visits
9,531
2025/4
Address
124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002, United States

Extra Info

Title: Essex Restaurant, Bar & Brunch on NYC's Lower East Side


URL Source: https://www.essexnyc.com/


Markdown Content:
Image 1: The Bar at Essex Restaurant NYC is ideal for cocktails and private parties.


Image 2: Essex NYC Dinner flatbread with artisanal burrata, crispy prosciutto di Parma & homemade pesto.


Image 3: Essex NYC Main Dining room serving dinner & boozy bottomless brunch on the Lower East Side, Manhattan.


Image 4: The Aristocrat: Potato Pancakes, Gravlax and Salmon Caviar


Image 5: Al Fresco Dining at Essex Heated Outdoor Decks


Image 6: Manchego Macaroni and Cheese only at Essex NYC Dinner and Bottomless Brunch


Image 7: Angus Prime Ribeye Steak for Two at Essex Restaurant and Lower East Side Steakhouse


Image 8: Charred yellowtail crudo appetizer at Essex Restaurant Lower East Side


Image 9: The Rear Dining Room at Essex Restaurant NYC is perfect for semi-private dinner and Bottomless Brunch Parties


WELCOME TO ESSEX


Seasonal Cuisine, Oyster Happy Hour

& the Original Bottomless Brunch




Image 10: Private Mezzanine for Bridal Showers, Engagement Parties and Private Brunch Parties


Image 11: Essex Bar Party for up to 200 guests


Image 12: Evalyn's Taphouse is our new location serving dinner and bottomless brunch in Brooklyn


Image 13: Essex Bar Party for up to 200 guests


A LOWER EAST SIDE TRADITION


Welcome to Essex, one of the Lower East Side’s first destination restaurants as well as a local favorite. Famous for the original Bottomless Brunch Party, our top-rated brunch is regularly included in lists of Best Brunches in New York City.  Our expansive Brunch Menu available both a la carte without drinks and as a boozy brunch with unlimited Mimosas, Aperol Spritz, Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers & Narragansett Draft Beers.


Essex Restaurant's New American Dinner Menu, guided by Chef Steffen Sander, who has helmed some of New York's top Michelin-Starred restaurants, showcases seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, with extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as burgers & classic steakhouse fare.


After dinner Essex transforms into the ultimate nightlife destination, hosting late-night parties on weekends that promise unforgettable moments and electrifying ambiance. For those seeking a midweek escape, our legendary Happy Hour features specials on cocktails and bar bites as well as $1.50 Oysters.  Oyster aficionados flock to our Thursday Mega Happy hour with Dollar Oysters all night.


Image 14: The original Essex Restaurant, A Lower East Pioneer for Brunch and Dinner since 1999.


Image 15: Essex NYC Bar, Brunch, Restaurant is located in the Historic Shapiro's Winery on the Lower East Side.


HISTORY


A historic restaurant with a rich legacy spanning over 25 years, Essex is an integral part of the NYC's Lower East Side. Originally located in the Essex Street Market,  Essex embarked on a new chapter in 2019, relocating to the century-old Schapiro's Winery.


Our soaring multi-level space has private and semi-private rooms for parties of 25 to 200 guests, including our mezzanine with a full-service bar.  Whether it's an intimate gathering, engagement party, bridal shower or a corporate affair, our versatile party spaces cater to every occasion.


Stay tuned as we unveil our forthcoming speakeasy in the winery’s cask cellar.   Plus, explore our New Brooklyn location, Evalyn's Tap House, a gastropub with 20 craft beers on draft and contemporary German pub fare. Come join us at Essex and discover why we're the ultimate destination for anyone searching for the best restaurant near me.


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