Essence Restaurant + Bar

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   Mark

   Indiana

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was our 1st visit to Essence. Staff was very kind and helpful. Owner, Brad was very helpful in suggesting wines, and entree’s! Food was outstanding. Wine was exquisite. Service was attentive. Overall, a great dining experience. We will return … soon.
   

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   Karon

   Indiana

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Once again we had a delicious meal with excellent friendly service. My favorite Elkhart restaurant.
   

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   JP

   VIP

   Phoenix

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic as always! Best service around! Brad and his team always knock it out of the park!
   

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   ginny

   Chicago

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our son and daughter in law were in from Tennessee and we wanted to bring them to a nice place to eat. They were very impressed and couldn't stop talking about the food, the ambience, etc. It was and has been a great experience.
   

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   MEGAN

   Chicago

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It is always a memorable experience at Essence. The food is delicious and the service is top notch.
   

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   Greg

   Houston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We took my daughter and son-in-law for a birthday celebration dinner. She was greeted with a handwritten card at her place. That set the tone for an evening of outstanding food and service! The appetizers, entrees and desserts were all delicious and memorable. We highly recommend and we will return soon!
   

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   Greg

   Indiana

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another great meal at Essence! I started with a special margarita, the Fresno. Flavorful and a great spice to it. My wife opted for a glass of a nice champagne from Brut. The bread was hot and fresh, the salad was delicious and we were already enjoying a great level of friendly service from Chelsea! She made the whole evening fun while ensuring all of our dining needs were met. My wife had the Short Rib braised in a delicious red wine. Flavorful, tender, and accompanied by perfect side dishes. I opted for the Linguine al Limone and it was fantastic as well. The housemade linguine was cooked to a perfect al dente condition, the scallops were expertly finished and the sauce was a perfect compliment without overpowering the flavors of the shrimp, scallops and lobster. We finished the meal with a great rendition of a carrot cake and a chocolate and cherry presentation that was as beautiful as it was delicious. Besides enjoying fabulous food, the ambiance is hard to beat as we enjoyed the glow of the fireplace, a energetic but not noisy dining area, and a warm welcoming staff from beginning to end. They go the extra mile with little touches of personal connection and attention. The owner is ever present and visited us several times over the course of our meal to checkin with us. The head chef and his team always do an amazing job with a constantly evolving menu. It is easy to see why they just got a four diamond rating from Triple A! We can't wait until our next visit.
   

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   James

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is undeniably one of the best restaurants I have visited. Brad is an exceptional proprietor and has the a professional and quite knowledgeable staff. We always save this spot for a special occasion and they make us feel as if we are the only people in the restaurant. The food is exceptional in quality and presentation. The menu rotates so you are always going to experience something unique and exciting. Thank you to everyone at Essence for making our anniversary night a truly memorable experience.
   

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   Coletin

   Indiana

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   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 on December 21, 2024

    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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