Essex Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Essex Restaurant, a vibrant gem located at 124 Rivington St in the heart of New York's Lower East Side. Specializing in New American cuisine with a bar flair, Essex offers an enticing menu that brilliantly balances hearty and fresh choices.
Start your evening with dishes like the Crispy Shrimp Wontons and the Flash Fried Brussels Sprouts, perfect for sharing over innovative cocktails. The star of the dinner menu is unquestionably the Essex Burger, featuring a decadent Pat LaFrieda blend, Gruyere cheese, and a tantalizing Dijon aioli. For seafood lovers, the Seared Atlantic Salmon is a must-try, accompanied by a delicate English pea purée.
Brunch is a celebration at Essex, where the Bottomless Mimosa offering draws crowds, complemented by brunch favorites like Avocado Toast and Artisanal Burrata. With fast service and a lively atmosphere, Essex enhances your dining experience through generous portions and delightful flavors. Your visit promises to be more than just a meal; it’s an experience!
DINNER
STARTERS
Half-Dozen Bluepoint Oysters
Shallot Mignonette Essex Cocktail Sauce
Artisanal Burrata
Grilled Asparagus & Snap Peas Daikon Sunflower Seeds Yuzu Vinaigrette (v, gf)
Kale Ceasar Salad
Garlic Crisps Herb Croutons Parmesan Anchovies
Baby Beet Salad
Pickled Greens Roasted Pear Walnut Purée (gf, contains nuts)
Goat Cheese Crostini
Olive Tapenade Honey Arugula
Baby Kale & Quinoa Salad
Pear Pine Nuts Feta Mint Pear Vinaigrette (gf) add Grilled Tofu or Organic Chicken 6
Seared Diver Scallops
Crispy Leeks Yukon Gold Potato Cream Bacon Vinaigrette (gf)
Crispy Shrimp Wontons
Scallions Lardo Chili-Mango Sauce
Essex Veal Meatballs
Parmesan Crostini Whipped Ricotta San Marzano Sauce
Yellowtail Crudo
Blood Orange Ginger Cilantro (gf) 18
Fried Calamari
Pickled Cherry Peppers Moroccan Spices Black Garlic Aioli (gf)
Manchego Mac And Cheese
add Chorizo 4 Make It Truffle 5
FLATBREADS
Artisanal Burrata, Prosciutto Di Parma Crisps & House Made Pesto Flatbread
Wild Mushroom, Rogue Creamery Smokey Blue Cheese, Scallions & Salsa Verde Flatbread
MAINS
Angus Hanger Steak Frites
Hand-Cut Rosemary Fries Sauce Au Poivre (gf)
Seared Atlantic Salmon
Sautéed Asparagus Thai Basil Rye Berries Sorrel English Pea Purée
Roasted French-Cut Organic Chicken Breast
Cippolini Onion Baby Carrots Kale Pesto Butternut Squash-Yogurt Purée (gf)
Fresh Tagliatelle With Lamb Ragù
Spring Vegetables Parmesan
Butternut Squash & Saffron Cous Couscous
Braised Parsnips Toasted Almonds Krispy Kale Smoked Paprika Oil (nuts)
Gochujang-Marinated Duroc Pork Chop
Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas Spring Onion Grain Mustard Jus (gf)
ESSEX BURGERS
The Essex Burger With Hand-Cut Fries
Pat LaFrieda Short Rib/Brisket Blend Gruyere Cheese Grilled Slab Bacon Caramelized Onions Arugula House Pickles Dijon Aioli Pretzel Bun
Vegan Burger With Hand-Cut Fries
Beyond Meat Vegan Patty Soy Cheddar Vegan Bacon Arugula House Pickles Vegan Pepper Aioli Pretzel Bun
ESSEX PRIME CUTS
16oz. Dry Aged Prime Bone-In Angus Strip Steak
32 Ounce Bone-In Angus Prime Ribeye Steak For Two
Dry-Aged 36 Oz. Angus Porterhouse For Two
SIDES
Parmesan Truffle Fries (Gf)
Flash Fried Brussels Sprouts
Toasted Almonds Pomegranate Glaze (gf)
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Parmesan Lemon Oil Sea Salt (gf)
Whipped Idaho Potatoes
Crispy Onions Chives (gf)
Bottomless Brunch (1 To 7 Guests)
Choice of Entrée with 1½ Hours of Bottomless Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Aperol Spritzes, Screwdrivers & Narragansett Draft Beers
Bottomless Brunch Party (8 Or More Guests)
Choice of Entrée with 2 Hours of Bottomless Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Aperol Spritzes, Screwdrivers & Narragansett Draft Beers
À La Carte Brunch
Choice of Entrée with Drinks Purchased Separately
BRUNCH ENTREES
Three Pasture-Raised Eggs Any Style
fresh fruit, greens, home fries choice of thick-cut bacon, chicken-apple sausage house-smoked ham, turkey bacon, pork sausage or tempeh bacon (gf)
The Benedicts
choice of house-smoked ham, salmon gravlax or sautéed kale greens & home fries (substitute gluten-free arepas 2)
Angus NY Strip Steak & Eggs (Add 5)
spicy ranchero sauce greens & home fries (gf)
Avocado Toast
poached pasture-raised eggs ricotta salata bacon, turkey bacon or tempeh bacon
Challah French Toast
fresh berries bananas foster sauce (gf)
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
hand-cut fries house pickles brown butter secret sauce
Chilaquiles
two pasture-raised eggs tortilla crisps queso fresco tomatillo salsa avocado black beans crema pico de gallo (gf) (add chorizo 4)
The New Aristocrat
artisanal burrata house cured salmon gravlax salmon caviar radish sprouts sourdough bread
Shrimp 'N' Cheesy Bacon Grits
two pasture-raised eggs jalapeño relish biscuit
Essex Vegan Scramble
tofu scramble soy cheese tortilla crisps avocado pico de gallo kale-shiitake-black bean hash (gf, vegan)
Quinoa & Kale & Salad
pear pine nuts feta mint pear vinaigrette 6-minute egg & choice of grilled chicken breast or tofu (make it with NY strip steak 4)
Herb Omelet (Gf)
goat cheese shiitakes cherry tomatoes arugula
LES BEC (Bacon, Eggs & Cheese)
poached eggs slab bacon Mornay sauce everything seasoning home fries (gf)
Shakshuka
Three Eggs Baked in Spiced Tomato & Pepper Sauce Feta Cheese Grilled Herb Baguette
The Essex Burger With Hand-Cut Fries
Pat LaFrieda Short Rib/Brisket Blend Gruyere Cheese Grilled Slab Bacon Caramelized Onions Arugula House Pickles Dijon Aioli Pretzel Bun
BRUNCH SHARES
Manchego Macaroni & Cheese
add chorizo 5 make it truffle 5
Cast-Iron Skillet Baked Pancake
Blueberry Compote Maple Syrup
BRUNCH SIDES
thick-cut bacon turkey bacon fresh fruit tempeh bacon lafrieda breakfast sausage cheese scramble home fries house-smoked ham chicken-apple sausage hand-cut fries