Beauty & Essex

Went here with a group of 8 for restaurant week Sunday brunch/lunch and it was wonderful! Service was excellent (deeply apologetic for the delays in food service since they were backed up, and gave us shots & donuts for free), atmosphere was great (good not too loud music), gorgeous venue itself (and really cool speakeasy entrance at the front that leads to the dimmer intimate restaurant area), and HUGE food portions (almost everyone took something home). Will definitely be coming back for dinner, drinks, or their regular $35 Sunday brunch! Vegetarian options: There’s a whole vegan brunch at the back of the menu! Kid-friendliness: Not sure if I would bring my kid here but saw multiple children while we were there.

We went as a group of 15, got seated late but the manager more than made up for the mishap. Very professional and nice of them. We had a more private space in the back on the first floor which was amazing. The food was amazing. Our group was big so we had to do a tasting menu ahead of time which was great - they were very helpful in choosing. Drinks very good. Atmosphere very chic and cool. Also to note we had someone with an allergy that they went above and beyond for to make sure they ate well still. Highly recommend Vegetarian options: Many Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating.

The experience was amazing. Staff were great. Food was great. Surroundings and ambience were on point. The beef wellington is a work of art! The lobster ravioli was on special, and my wife loved it. The kids loved their food,and the desserts were to die for. When I return to NYC, I will return to this restaurant.