Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6

10052 Reviews

$31 to $50

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 94 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Good for groups

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of Operation
Daily 17:00–22:00
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
Concierge : (212) 614-0126

Location
146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
Area
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. 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Beauty Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:30 - 15:30, 17:00 - 21:30,Wed - 17:00 - 21:30,Thu - 17:00 - 22:30,Fri - Sat - 17:00 - 23:30
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.

What 10,052 people are saying

Beauty & Essex- New York reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Beauty & Essex in New York offers a memorable dining experience with its "elegant yet cozy" ambiance and "innovative" dishes. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" food, especially the "grilled cheese soup dumplings" and "truffle mac and cheese." The "attentive" service and "unique" decor make it a must-visit destination.

10,052 Reviews

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WilliamR VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Speakeasy on the lower east side with great drinks and good vibe. Food was spot on and service was excellent.
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Kathryn
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and amazing service. Best experience I’ve had in years. Would recommend to anyone!
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Kayla VIP
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service, will be back again soon!
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Jesse
Raleigh1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great ambience, and outstanding service.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best. Birthday. Dinner. Ever. Absolutely phenomenal meal and wonderful service.
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KayM
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second visit, as good as the first! A must visit for anyone in NYC
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BillR
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chefs Kiss! We were celebrating a birthday, and they made it classy and lovely. Food is divine!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful! We came in for pre dinner drinks. Bartender Jose was wonderful, friendly and brought out a cupcake for my Aunt as it was her birthday!
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Lisa VIP
New York City41 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Beauty and Essex. Our waiter was excellent, food was delicious, and we loved the energy in the room.
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OpenTable Diner
New York State2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a pleasure visiting B&E. My family and I are treated warmly and with a smile. From the hostess to the wait and bar staff, they are top notch. Hope to visit soon.
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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 4.6 stars by 10052 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 94 times today

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146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

Cross Street
Stanton & Rivington
Area
Lower East Side
Hours of Operation
Daily 17:00–22:00
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, Takeaway, 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
Concierge : (212) 614-0126

Beauty & Essex- New York

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About this restaurant

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Private dining

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Beauty Hour

Menu

What 10,052 people are saying

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