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Beauty & Essex- New York, New York, NY

Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6
4.6
10050 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified

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2 people
19:00
Booked 106 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
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 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

Private dining

Offers

  • 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.

    Beauty Hour photo

Menu

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What 10,050 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

10,050 Reviews

  1. Kayla VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    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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  2. Jesse

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great ambience, and outstanding service.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  4. KayM

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  5. BillR

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 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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  7. Lisa VIP

    New York City41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York State2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very chic Nice staff Food good and interesting

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s very good place to have amazing dinner in wonderful atmosphere

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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 10050 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 106 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Beauty & Essex- New York

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
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