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Essex, Lower East Side
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Essex

  • 4.88.5k reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 11 pm

Tucked into Essex on Rivington Street, this upscale Mediterranean-influenced steakhouse blends refined flavors with a lively bar atmosphere. Expect expertly cooked cuts, shareable mezzes, and a focused wine and cocktail program — a great spot for celebratory meals or group evenings. The service is polished and the room feels trendy yet comfortable, making it worth a visit for special occasions and social nights out.

Quick answers

Essex in short

When is Essex open?

Mon–Tue 5–11 PM; Wed 7 PM–3 AM; Thu 11 AM–11 PM; Fri 5 PM–2 AM; Sat 11 AM–2 AM; Sun 11 AM–11 PM.

When is the best time to visit Essex?

It's at its best evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Essex indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Essex cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Essex?

124 Rivington St,New York, NY 10002.

Right now · 4:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A good call right now.

Even better Tuesday at 6 pm.

In its favour

  • Open till 11 pm
  • Indoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Hours

Open now · till 11 pm
monday
5–11 PM
tuesday
5–11 PM
wednesday
7 PM–3 AM
thursday
11 AM–11 PM
friday
5 PM–2 AM
saturday
11 AM–2 AM
sundayToday
11 AM–11 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Essex
  2. 2 Patacon Pisao · 1 min
  3. 3 Creperie · 2 min
  4. 4 Oh K-Dog NYC · 3 min
  5. 5 Trapizzino · 3 min
124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002(opens the map)DirectionsTo Lower East SideCall+12125339616Websiteessexnyc.com

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 8.5k reviews

Known for

  • Dinner
  • Date night
  • Group dining
  • Great wine list
  • Great cocktails

The feel

  • Upscale
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • Couples

Around Lower East Side

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.