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SPRING DINNER MENU

Starters

HALF-DOZEN EAST COAST OYSTERS

Essex Cocktail Sauce | Shallot Mignonette (gf) 15

ARTISANAL BURRATA

Grilled Asparagus & Snap Peas | Daikon
Sunflower Seeds | Yuzu Vinaigrette  (v, gf) 17

CAMPARI TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD

Gem Lettuce | Roasted Red Peppers
Pickled Red Onions | Feta-Herb Yogurt (gf, v) 16  

GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

Olive Tapenade,  Honey & Arugula (v) 14

KALE CEASAR SALAD

Garlic Crisps | Herb Croutons | Parmesan | Anchovies 16

BABY SPINACH & QUINOA SALAD

Roasted Delicata Squash  |  Toasted Walnuts
Black Currants  |  Salsa Verde  (vegan, gf) 16
Add Grilled Tofu or Oganic Chicken Breast 6

CRISPY SHRIMP WONTONS

Scallions | Lardo | Chili-Mango Sauce 16

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS

Bacon Vinaigrette | Crispy Leeks
Yukon Gold Potato Cream (gf )18

ESSEX VEAL MEATBALLS

Parmesan Crostini | Whipped Ricotta
San Marzano Sauce  16

YELLOWTAIL CRUDO

Blood Orange | Ginger | Cilantro (gf) 18

FRIED CALAMARI

Pickled Peppers | Moroccan Spice
Black Garlic Aioli (gf) 16

MANCHEGO MAC 'N' CHEESE (v) 16

add Chorizo 5 | Make It Truffle 5

Flatbreads 17

Artisanal Burrata, Housemade Pesto
& Prosciutto di Parma Crisps

Wild Mushrooms, Rogue Creamery
Smokey Blue Cheese & Salsa Verde (v)

Essex Prime Cuts

add Au Poivre, Chimichurri or Café de Paris Butter 4

Dry-Aged 16oz. Bone-In Angus NY Strip Steak 54

Dry-Aged 32 oz. Bone-In Angus Ribeye for Two 92

Dry-Aged 36 oz. Angus Porterhouse for Two 110

Mains

ATLANTIC SALMON

Sautéed Swiss Chard | Rye Berries
Radish | Red Beet Mousseline 29

FRESH TAGLIATELLE WITH LAMB RAGÙ

Spring Vegetables  | Parmesan 27

BUTTERNUT SQUASH & SAFFRON COUS COUS

Braised Parsnip | Toasted Almonds
Crispy Kale | Smoked Paprika Oil (vegan, gf)  24

ANGUS HANGER STEAK FRITES

Hand-Cut Rosemary Fries |  Sauce Au Poivre (gf) 34

HERB-ROASTED FRENCH-CUT CHICKEN BREAST

Cippolini Onion | Baby Carrots | Kale Pesto
Butternut Squash-Yogurt Purée (gf) 26

GOCHUJANG-MARINATED HERITAGE PORK CHOP

Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas | Spring Onion
Grain Mustard Jus (gf) 32

VEGAN BURGER WITH HAND-CUT FRIES

Beyond Meat Vegan Patty | Soy Cheddar | Vegan Bacon
House Pickles | VeganPepper Aioli | Pretzel Bun 23

THE ESSEX BURGER WITH HAND-CUT FRIES

LaFrieda Short Rib/Brisket Blend | Grilled Slab Bacon
Gruyere | Caramelized Onions | Dijon Aioli | Pretzel Bun 23

Sides

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with
Grain Mustard Maple Glaze (gf, vegan) 12

Blistered Shishito Peppers with Parmesan,
Lemon Olive Oil & Sea Salt (gf, v) 12

Whipped Idaho Potatoes with
Crispy Onions & Chives (gf, v) 11 

Parmesan Truffle Fries (gf, v) 12 

3-COURSE PRIX FIXE DINNER

120 per Guest | includes  2-hour open bar
150 Per Guest | includes 2-hour premium open bar
60 per person with drinks a la carte

Starters

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS

Bacon Vinaigrette | Crispy Leeks
Yukon Gold Potato Cream(gf)

ESSEX VEAL MEATBALLS

Parmesan Crostini | Whipped Ricotta
San Marzano Sauce

ARTISANAL BURRATA

‍Grilled Asparagus & Snap Peas | Daikon
Sunflower Seeds | Yuzu Vinaigrette (gf, v)

YELLOWTAIL CRUDO

Blood Orange | Ginger | Cilantro (gf)

BABY SPINACH & QUINOA SALAD

Roasted Delicata Squash | Toasted Walnuts
Black Currants | Salsa Verde (gf, vegan)

CRISPY SHRIMP WONTONS

Scallions | Lardo | Chili-Mango Sauce

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

FRESH TAGLIATELLE WITH LAMB RAGÙ

Spring Vegetables | Parmesan

GOCHUJANG-MARINATED HERITAGE PORK CHOP

Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas
Spring Onion | Grain Mustard Jus (gf )

BUTTERNUT SQUASH & SAFFRON COUS COUS

Braised Parsnip | Toasted Almonds
Crispy Kale | Smoked Paprika Oil (gf, vegan)

HERB-ROASTED FRENCH-CUT CHICKEN BREAST

Cippolini Onion | Baby Carrots | Kale Pesto
Butternut Squash-Yogurt Purée (gf)

Dessert

CHEF'S SELECTION

Served Family Style

Open Bar includes beer, champagne, wine by the glass & all well liquor cocktails, including pitchers. Shots are not included.
Premium Open Bar includes the above Open Bar drinks plus most call liquors such as Jameson, Tito's & Bulleit.

Desserts

CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE

Whipped Mascarpone | Fresh Mint 11

CARAMEL APPLE TART

Vanilla Bean Gelato 11

GREEK YOGURT PANNA COTTA 11

AFFOGATO

Espresso with Vanilla Bean Gelato 9

DAILY GELATOS & SORBETS

Fresh Berries 8

ESSEX NYC DINNER

For over 25 years Essex Restaurant has been a top pick for the best Dinner on the Lower East Side. Under the guidance of Chef Steffen Sander, who has helmed some of New York's top Michelin-Starred restaurants, Essex Restaurant’s New American Dinner Menu showcases seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, with expansive vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan and gluten free options.

Essex Restaurant's Dinner Menus offers timeless classics like the Essex Burger, made with a special blend of short rib and brisket and served with grilled slab bacon, gruyere cheese, caramelized onions & Dijon aioli on a pretzel bun. Elevate your dining experience with our selection of prime steaks and premium cuts, complemented by classic and innovative sides like our  Crushed Za’atar Fingerling Potatoes.

Seared Diver Scallops with Crispy Prosciutto di Parma on Seasonal Dinner Menu at Essex Restaurant Lower East Side NYC
Grilled Spanish Octopus with Chorizo at Essex Restaurant Dinner Lower East Side NYC

ESSEX GROUP DINING

As one of the largest restaurants on the Lower East Side, Essex specializes in group dining with private and semi-private dining spaces for up to 60 guests. Our tailored prix fixe menus, available with or without an open bar, ensure a seamless and memorable occasion for your rehearsal dinner, birthday or corporate event.  Come join us at Essex and discover why we're the ultimate destination for anyone searching for the best restaurant near me.

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