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Beauty & Essex- New York, New York, NY

Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6
4.6
10054 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 76 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.

Additional information

  • Location
    146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
  • Phone number
    (212) 614-0146
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Santos
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Private dining

Offers

  • Beauty Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.,Wed - 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.,Thu - 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
    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

Beauty & Essex- New York's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 10,054 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.3Value

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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.

10,054 Reviews

  1. Alexisd VIP

    Surrey20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Make you wait at the bar and there are plenty of empty tables. Except for the employees working there and the waiters, which are elegant in nature. It makes you wonder, how can these people be serving this crowd. Low class public, we needed to get out asap. Once in the street, we enjoyed normal people again. The waiters and service should have known. Will not return. Food Wes good, to excellent.

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  2. WilHTW VIP

    Philadelphia14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great total experience. Seated early. Service was excellent. Food was fantastic. Really enjoyed Chefs Tasting Menu plus drinks and extras.

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  3. Nicole VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved this restaurant! My friend and I took our daughters 12 and 13 and they also thought it was great. The waitstaff was excellent and so was the food. They were also very accommodating with nut and gluten allergies.

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  4. WilliamR VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days 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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  5. Kathryn

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days 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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  6. Kayla VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days 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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  7. Jesse

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 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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  9. KayM

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    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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  10. BillR

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    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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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 10054 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 76 times today
Google Map for Beauty & Essex- New York

146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (212) 614-0146
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Santos
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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