“It’s definitely more for the atmosphere than the food, but the food is pretty good.”
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“It’s definitely more for the atmosphere than the food, but the food is pretty good.”
H3
“Entrance and atmosphere is 10/10, couldn't ask for better. Food was all delicious, it's expensive for the portion size but you probably already expect that if you're going here.”
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“That said, the food is not bad- it’s a tad gimmicky and expensive, but many things fit that description.”
H3
“By no means Michelin-level quality, but solid crowd-pleasing American fare.”
H3
“Beauty and Essex, overrated.”
H2
“Beauty & Essex is overpriced hyped up tiny food. EXCEPT for the bone marrow. Rivals blue ribbon’s and is only like $20”
H2
“Evidently I'm in the minority here but I hated it lol, the food is the quality of a fast food restaurant for ridiculous prices”
H2
“this place is so embarrassing imo. It peaked in like 2018 bc of Insta esthetic but it’s just overpriced garbage.”
H2
“the food is truly very good. The prices aren’t bad for the level of service and speaking of service I’ve only ever had GREAT service here.”
H2
“Good buzzy glam vibe.”
H2
“The food was way better than I expected.”
H2
“The food was tasty and well seasoned”
H2
“the meatballs there are the driest meat I think I've ever had in my life, hands down. And the servers clearly hate you.”
H2
“Not only was the food overrated for the price, we were seated at around 10 PM for an 8:30 PM (ish) reservation.”
H2
“It was always tasty and the drinks and service were quite good.”
H2
“Expensive and you leave hungry.”
H2
“Beauty and Essex, buddakan, tao are all for the vibes. Food is Ok you can do better for the price.”
H2
“Beauty and Essex checks all the boxes except for a great view. The decor is pretty amazing tho”
H2
“Cocktails and food are delicious, it’s just kind of hard to get a reservation and it’s pricey.”
H2
“it's a nice spot that always had solid, if expensive, food and drinks.”
H2
“It's pricey but I thought it was worth it. I especially liked the Tomato & Grilled Cheese Dumplings”
H2
“Food was good, not the best for the price but decent.”
H2
“Food is very mid, service is amateurish.”
H2
“Only the kale salad was good, and it was still overpriced. Awful place.”
H2
“it's legitimately the best meal I've had in NYC. The avocado toast of all things is divine.”
H2
“Both have great beef wellingtons”
H2
“Delicious, gorgeous and you could pick out some jewelry in the store that you walk through to get in the restaurant.”
H2
“For a fun vibe with friends, I would say Beauty and Essex.”
H2
“I would recommend Beauty and Essex. Has a cool vibe and good food and drinks.”
H2
“very good food and great upbeat atmosphere.”
H2
“Beauty & Essex, unique and I think fits the vibe you're looking for”
H2
“Beauty & Essex”
H1
“Worst NYC dining experience I’ve had in 25 years.”
H1
“her favorite restaurant in the city is Beauty and Essex 😂.”
H1
“Beauty and Essex, Beauty and Essex, and Beauty and Essex”
H1
“Avoid Beauty and Essex”
H1
“I’ve only been there twice and somehow the general smell both times was farts”
H1
“Beauty & Essex”
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“I personally am a big fan of this spot. I’ve only gone once but had a great time”
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“Beauty & Essex”
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“weirdly enough Beauty and Essex on the LES has a decent one as well!”
H1
“I worked there for 3 years and yes same lol”
H1
“It's now showing its age in a big, big way.”
H1
“Not bad food, but the food is definitely not what you’re paying for.”
H1
“Otherwise, you'll be let down.”
H1
“Personally I’d cut beauty and Essex out and never look back”
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“beauty and essex”
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“Forget the other comments, you want: Cathedrale, magic hour rooftop bar/lounge, beauty and Essex”
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“people EAT there?!?!”
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“this feels like exactly what Beauty & Essex was designed for”
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