Ресторан · New York · ⭐ 9.7/10 · 8901 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 19:08:17
Address: 124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002, United States
Essex: The Brunch Party That Built a Neighborhood Legend
Before bottomless brunch was a citywide institution, Essex was throwing the original party. A quarter-century on, the Lower East Side veteran still runs weekends like a festival — pitchers of mimosas, tables of friends shouting over each other — while weeknights bring oyster-happy-hour crowds and serious dry-aged steaks. Few rooms cover both ends of a weekend this well.
History
Essex spent its first two decades inside the old Essex Street Market before moving in 2019 into the century-old Schapiro’s winery building at Essex Crossing — a space that once bottled kosher wine and now pours a very different kind of weekend. Through every LES reinvention, the brunch party never stopped.
What to Order
Weekends, it is the Bottomless Brunch: unlimited mimosas, Aperol spritzes, bloody marys and cold beer alongside the brunch plates. Evenings pivot to dry-aged bone-in steaks and wagyu cuts backed by Mediterranean-leaning small plates — kofta meatballs, burrata flatbread, charred vegetables — with an oyster-forward happy hour to open the night. Vegan and gluten-free diners get real choices, not afterthoughts.
The Space
A multi-level industrial-warm room with a mezzanine bar, exposed brick heritage and heated outdoor decks that stretch the season. It scales from date-night corner to full birthday takeover — private and semi-private rooms handle the in-between.
Who It’s For
Brunch crews, birthday squads, happy-hour regulars and anyone who wants Lower East Side energy with an actual kitchen pedigree behind it.
Good to Know
How does bottomless brunch work? Weekends until late afternoon: a set window of unlimited drinks with your meal — come thirsty, book ahead.
Is there a happy hour? Weekday early evenings — oysters and cocktails at their friendliest, ideal before a night out on the LES.
Can a big group book? Yes, the venue is built for it — from semi-private corners to buyouts for milestone parties.
What about vegetarians and vegans? A dedicated and genuinely broad selection, rare for a steak-driven kitchen.
Do I need a reservation for brunch? Strongly advised — prime weekend slots vanish fast, though the bar catches some walk-ins.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–23:00 |
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Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 19:08:17
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Oh my, what a meal!
My favourites were the chimichurri steak and the calamari.
The honey-apple martinis were also incredible.
Quick service and a lovely atmosphere for a girls' night.
Came here spontaneously, but I'd come again for the service! Helena was wonderful in many ways. I took the 'bottomless' option, and Helena honestly never let me see the bottom of my glass the whole time I was here. She's…
I'm starting this review with the drink, because it truly deserves attention. I ordered the Purple Rose Martini, and it was exceptional — wonderfully balanced, fragrant and honestly one of the best drinks I've had in a l…
A stunning place! Very tasty oysters!
We had brunch here and chose the cheapest option at $47, which included mimosas, an Aperol Spritz, a Bloody Mary and a Narragansett beer. We ordered burgers (one vegan Beyond Burger, one regular). Both were fairly tasty.…