Beauty & Essex

$$$

4.4(3,802)

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Location & Hours

Address

146 Essex St
New York, New York 10002
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 5:00 PM

Monday5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Thursday5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Friday5:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Saturday5:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Sunday11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(212) 614-0146

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About Beauty & Essex

A pawn shop gives way to a happening restaurant & lounge serving creative American fare & cocktails.

Price range: expensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.4/5

Based on 3,802 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Rreze Oseku

a week ago

Had such a fun and memorable night at Beauty & Essex! The vibe is super cool and the food was delicious — every dish had great flavor and came out beautifully presented. The whole place has this styli...

M Z

2 weeks ago

Great restaurant with beautiful ambiance. When we came in at 5 PM on a cold day it was a little chilly inside. The food was good. Little French Dips was good, but not great, but to each their own. Eve...

Sabah J

3 months ago

The entrance through the pawn shop really sets the speakeasy vibe, creating an intriguing atmosphere from the start. The kale and apple salad was one of the tastiest I’ve had in a while—light, refresh...

Felix Santana

a month ago

I can't help but rave about my amazing 35th birthday celebration at Beauty and Essex, all thanks to the incredible Manager Edward and Server Aldo. This restaurant surpassed every expectation with its ...

Sajud Hamza

a month ago

It’s one of the speakeasy restaurants but definitely has a very good ambience, this is inside a pawn shop, you open the door and it’s a restaurant!! They have a chandelier at the start and a huge dinn...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant provides a generally positive dining experience, often described as memorable and enjoyable. The high average rating suggests strong customer satisfaction.

Customer Favorites

The kale and apple salad and the chicken meatballs were explicitly praised. The Little French Dips were mentioned but with mixed opinions.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant boasts a beautiful and unique ambiance, including a speakeasy entrance through a pawn shop and stylish decor. Service is generally attentive and friendly, with specific staff members (Ella, Edward, Aldo) receiving high praise, although one review mentioned rude hostesses.

Value & Quality

The food quality is generally considered good, with flavorful and well-presented dishes. No specific comments about pricing or portion sizes were included.

Areas for Improvement

The temperature inside the restaurant was reported as chilly by one customer. One review also mentioned rude hostesses.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight the positive atmosphere, excellent service, and enjoyable experience, focusing on specific staff members who enhanced the dining experience.