Essence Restaurant + Bar

Name: Essence Restaurant + Bar
Address: 333 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN, United States, 46516-3565
Telephone: (574) 327-6143
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

392 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Great for fine wines

A culinary playground centered around unwavering hospitality and creatively curated cuisine, wine and spirits.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(574) 327-6143
Website
http://www.essenceofelkhart.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Juan Rodriguez

Location
333 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN 46516-3565
Neighbourhood
Elkhart
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Buffalo CauliflowerUS$11.00
fermented fresno buffalo, herb cream, everything spice
Japanese Sweet PotatoUS$11.00
parmigiano Reggiano, creamy Italian dressing, sumac, basil
Lobster BisqueUS$11.00
butternut squash, sherry, crema
Poblano SoupUS$9.00
huitlacoche crema, roasted corn
Essence SaladUS$8.00
market greens, seasonal veg, onion, feta cheese, walnuts, roasted grape vinaigrette
Italian Wedge SaladUS$9.00
pepperoni crumbs, gorgonzola, creamy herb italian dressing
FlautasUS$16.00
potato, chihuahua cheese, suadero, avocado, birria jus
TartareUS$18.00
hand cut beef tenderloin, shallot, cornichon, shaved bone marrow, cured egg yolk, crostini
SuppliUS$12.00
spaghetti, pomodoro, basil, mozzarella
Oyster
Raw - mango & fresno mignonette / Rockefeller - bacon, spinach, bread crumb
PotstickersUS$18.00
porkbelly, lobster, herb salad, chili crunch
PierogisUS$14.00
potato, herbs, truffle, roasted potato broth, parmigiano
Spicy TunaUS$17.00
fresh bluefin tuna, rice cake, eel sauce, fine herbs

Entree

add on: steak tip - $10, scallop - $6 ea., shrimp - $8, chicken - $7, salmon - $8

Dry Aged Ora King SalmonUS$41.00
house aged salmon, lobster fried rice, winter veg, kimchi beurre blanc
Chilean Sea BassUS$43.00
miso marinated pan seared bass, satsumaimo, lentils, shiro dashi
FiletUS$50.00
8 oz hand cut bone marrow crusted tenderloin, robuchon potato, haricot verts
Short RibUS$35.00
red wine braised, mushroom risotto, root vegetable, red wine sauce
RibeyeUS$56.00
16 oz ribeye, beef marmalade, loaded potato pave, prosciutto, mascarone, broccolini
ChickenUS$36.00
carnitas pork sausage lined breast, poblano rice, curtido, chili demi
TriangoliUS$38.00
potato stuffed pasta, filet tips, chanterelles, white vodka sauce
IbericoUS$35.00
strawberry general tso, sunchoke, spicy brussel sprout
Linguine al LimoneUS$46.00
house made linguine, scallop, shrimp, lobster, aglio e olio, asparagus tips, parmigiano
Wagyu BurgerUS$20.00
s.r.f. wagyu, bacon, white cheddar, pimento cheese, poblano relish, smoked chile sauce
PorkUS$33.00
chefs choice cut, braised kale, pancetta, butternut squash, parmesan polenta

What 392 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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Indiana
Best Overall
Indiana
Best Food
Indiana
Best Service
Indiana
Best Ambience
Indiana
Best Value
Indiana
Innovative
Indiana
American
South Bend
Best Overall
South Bend
Best Food
South Bend
Best Service
South Bend
Best Ambience
South Bend
Best Value
South Bend
Healthy
South Bend
Hot spot
South Bend
Neighbourhood gem
South Bend
Great for fine wines
South Bend
Romantic
South Bend
Good for special occasions
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Lively
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American
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Essence Restaurant + Bar offers an extraordinary dining experience in Elkhart. Guests rave about its "phenomenal food" and "exceptional service," with owner Brad personally ensuring each visit is memorable. The menu features creative dishes like wild boar and Iberico pork, complemented by a "welcoming atmosphere" and a "graceful ambiance," perfect for special occasions.

392 Reviews

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Coletin
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing night at the Essence & Carissa along with the staff treated us like royalty. They set the standard for hospitality & for amazing food! You won’t be disappointed!
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Paulina
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place! Wonderful staff! Food was AMAZING! We tried the sweet potato and flautas for starters and both were very good! The sweet potato definitely was a larger portion and more than enough for everyone. Entree wise we ordered 2 filets and 2 waygu burgers. Both were fantastic! The filet was definitely probably the best steak I’ve had in my life, as well as the green beans with bone marrow drizzle. Found our new date night spot and it’s centrally located too right downtown
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Don
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the time we arrived we were treated like family greeted, seated and waited on quickly. Our server Christina was knowledgeable of the menu and answered all questions thoroughly. As always a wonderful dining experience truly a gem for the city of Elkhart.
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J Darrell
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Again this evening was a Master Class in Excellence. My son was intently observing the quality of the service, ambiance, and food as a learning of what excellence looked, sounds and tastes like. He was so pleasantly surprised by the dessert! Thank you all for your continued attention to detail and your hospitality. To see it through my son’s eyes was so rewarding. I trust the staff know how meaningful they make these experiences for us. Deeply grateful.
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Dana
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great. Service was exceptional. Wonderful evening out.
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Bill
Naples
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding high quality restaurant, excellent and unique meals. A really extensive wine and liquor selection. We’ll be back!!!
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mayra
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional!!! The atmosphere, the servers, and the services amazing! The food is absolutely phenomenal from taste to detail.
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Cayla
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love it here. We have come for every special occasion and Brad and the team always exceed expectations. They know how to make one feel special!
1 person found this helpful
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Larry
VIP
Indiana
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Verynicde dining experiance from cocktails to completion. The service was above average and selections cooked wonderfully. The pricing is high for our area, but enjoyed the experience.
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Neil
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly staff, almost too friendly. Food overall was good, but don't get the filet. Cut closer to a roast beef texture, and first time it came out while ordered medium, came out almost well done. Staff was very quick to replace, and while done as ordered, meat just wasn't close to what it should be for a filet. 2nd time dining here, 1st time was better overall. Will likely try again some day but don't order the filet.
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Essence Restaurant + Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 392 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

333 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN 46516-3565

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Elkhart
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Executive Chef
Juan Rodriguez
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.essenceofelkhart.com/
Phone number
(574) 327-6143

Essence Restaurant + Bar

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Starter

Buffalo CauliflowerUS$11.00

Japanese Sweet PotatoUS$11.00

Lobster BisqueUS$11.00

Poblano SoupUS$9.00

Essence SaladUS$8.00

Italian Wedge SaladUS$9.00

FlautasUS$16.00

TartareUS$18.00

SuppliUS$12.00

Oyster

PotstickersUS$18.00

PierogisUS$14.00

Spicy TunaUS$17.00

Entree

Dry Aged Ora King SalmonUS$41.00

Chilean Sea BassUS$43.00

FiletUS$50.00

Short RibUS$35.00

RibeyeUS$56.00

ChickenUS$36.00

TriangoliUS$38.00

IbericoUS$35.00

Linguine al LimoneUS$46.00

Wagyu BurgerUS$20.00

PorkUS$33.00

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