FALL DINNER MENU

Starters

HALF-DOZEN EAST COAST OYSTERS

Essex Cocktail Sauce |
Shallot Mignonette (gf) 15

ARTISANAL BURRATA

Roasted Cauliflower | Dates | Sunchokes
Pomegranate Molasses | Herbs | EVOO (v) 17

GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

Olive Tapenade | Honey | Arugula (v) 13

GOLDEN BEET & RADICCHIO SALAD

Upland Cress | Roccolino Cheese
Speck | Shallot Vinaigrette (gf) 16

BABY SPINACH & QUINOA SALAD

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

YELLOWFIN TUNA CRUDO

Pineapple | Lime | Pickled Jalapeño
Tortilla Crisps | AvocadoPurée (gf) 18

DUCK MEATBALLS

Five-Spice Rice Crisps | Chilis | Cilantro
Sesame | Pineapple-HoisinGlaze 16

CRISPY SHRIMP WONTONS

Scallions | Lardo | Chili-Mango Sauce 16

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS

Braised Leeks | Prosciutto | Horseradish Cream 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)

Roasted Corn, Piquillo Peppers, Basil,
Ricotta, Aleppo & Lime Oil (v)

Essex Prime Cuts

Choice of Au Poivre, Chimichurri or Herb Butter

Dry-Aged 16oz. Bone-In Angus NY Strip Steak 48

32 oz. Bone-In Angus Ribeye Steak for Two 88

Dry-Aged 36 oz. Angus Porterhouse for Two 110

Mains

ATLANTIC SALMON

Braised Black Beans | Haricot Vert
‍Fennel | Herb Pistou (gf) 28

CAVATELLI WITH BRAISED LAMB RAGU

Summer Vegetables | Parmesan 27

BUTTERNUT SQUASH & SAFFRON COUS COUS

Braised Parsnip | Toasted Almonds
Crispy Kale | Smoked Paprika Oil (vegan, gf) 21

ANGUS HANGER STEAK FRITES

Hand-Cut Rosemary Fries | Sauce Au Poivre (gf) 29

HERB-ROASTED FRENCH-CUT CHICKEN BREAST

Red Quinoa | Napa Cabbage
‍Butternut Squash Purée (gf) 26

WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI

Charred Onion Purée | Porcini Broth | Parmesan (sesame, v) 24

VEGAN BURGER WITH HAND-CUT FRIES

Beyond Meat Vegan Patty | Soy Cheddar | Vegan Bacon
House Pickles | VeganPepper Aioli | Pretzel Bun 22

THE ESSEX BURGER WITH HAND-CUT FRIES

LaFriedaShort Rib/Brisket Blend | Grilled Slab Bacon
Gruyere | Caramelized Onions | Dijon Aioli | Pretzel Bun 22

Sides 11

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

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

Parmesan Truffle Fries (gf, v)

3-COURSE PRIX FIXE DINNER

Starters

YELLOWFIN TUNA CRUDO

Pineapple | Lime | Pickled Jalapeño
Tortilla Crisps | Avocado Purée (gf)

ARTISANAL BURRATA

Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad
Watermelon Radish | Urfa Breadcrumbs (v)

CRISPY SHRIMP WONTONS

Scallions | Lardo | Chili-Mango Sauce

DUCK MEATBALLS

Five Spice Rice Crisps | Chilis | Cilantro
Sesame | Pineapple-Hoisin Glaze.

TRI-COLOR BEET SALAD

Macerated Sultana Raisins | Pepitas
Arugula | Pumpkin Seed Purée

Mains

ANGUS HANGER STEAK FRITES

Hand-Cut Fries | Chimichurri Sauce (gf)

SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON

Sauteed Romano Beans | Sauce Vierge
Charred Eggplant Puree (gf)

CAVATELLI WITH BRAISED LAMB RAGU

Summer Vegetables | Parmesan

ESSEX RATATOUILLE

Grilled Japanese Eggplant | Tomato Jam
Zucchini-Pepper Ragout. (gf, vegan)

HERB-ROASTED FRENCH-CUT CHICKEN BREAST

Summer Succotash | Okra | Pan Jus (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.

CHRISTMAS DINNER SPECIAL

(items from our regular Dinner Menu
and Kid's Menu also available)

Starters

DUCK RILLETTE

Grilled Sourdough Bread | Cranberry | Herb Salad

ROASTED SQUASH SALAD

Grilled Radicchio | Black Garlic-Squash Purée
Citrus | Pumpkinseed Vinaigrette (gf, v)

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS

Roasted Cauliflower Purée
Toasted Almond | Gremolata(gf)

Mains

ROASTED LONG ISLAND DUCK BREAST

Panfried Bread Dumpling | Wild Mushroom Ragout

GRILLED ANGUS NY STRIP STEAK

Crispy Fingerling Potatoes | Sauce Béarnaise (gf)

SLOW-BRAISED VENISON STEW

Hazelnut Spaetzle | Red Cabbage
Chocolate | Lingonberries

PAN-ROASTED COD

Celery Root Purée | Braised Shallots
RedWine Reduction (gf)

Desserts

MILLE FEUILLE

Gingerbread-Chocolate Crémeux | Orange Compote (v)

BAKED HONEYCRISP APPLE

Marzipan | Oats | Vanilla Gelato (gf, v)

New Year's Eve Celebration

Dinner & Dancing

Starters

SEARED DAYBOAT SCALLOPS

Braised Celeriac | Granny Smith Apple
Caviar Beurre Blanc (gf)

BRAISED OXTAIL RAVIOLO

Perigord Truffle | Herbs
Parsnip Purée | Oxtail Jus

ARTISANAL BURRATA

Caviar | Roasted Quince
Prosciutto Crisp | Watercress (gf)

LITTLE GEM & BABY MUSTARD SALAD

Crispy Chickpeas | Watermelon Radish
Blood Orange | Truffle Vinaigrette (gf, vegan)

YELLOWTAIL CRUDO

Salmon Roe | Toasted Quinoa
Tomatillo | Mango (gf)

Mains

GRILLED ANGUS FILET MIGNON

Pommes Boulanger | Jerusalem Artichokes
Braised Shallots | Rosemary Jus (gf)

SLOW-COOKED HALIBUT

Creamy Savoy Cabbage | Lobster Nage
Perigord Truffle (gf)

WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO

Parmesan Crisps | Perigord Truffle
Port-Wine Reduction (gf, v)

ROASTED LONG ISLAND DUCK BREAST

Shaved Brussels Sprouts | Salsify
Roasted Quince | Thyme (gf)

Desserts

CHOCOLATE GANACHE TART

Caramel | Cherries | Espresso Gelato (v)

APPLE-MARZIPAN STRUDEL

Crème Anglaise | Rum-Raisin Gelato (v)

STRAWBERRY SORBET

Champagne | Mint (gf, vegan)

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. Additionally, we offer 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.

Join us for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner and indulge in as special Three-Course Christmas Dinner as well as items from our regular dinner menu and kid's menu. Our 25th Annual New Year's Eve Celebration features a three-course dinner with champagne toast and music by DJ Eric Visa.

Burrata with Watermelon & Heirloom Tomatoes at Essex Restaurant NYC Dinner

Grilled Spanish Octopus with Chorizo at Essex Restaurant Dinner Lower East Side NYC

PRIVATE & 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.

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CHRISTMAS DINNERDecember 24th & 25th

dinner menus

FALL DINNER MENU

Starters

HALF-DOZEN EAST COAST OYSTERS

ARTISANAL BURRATA

GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

GOLDEN BEET & RADICCHIO SALAD

BABY SPINACH & QUINOA SALAD

YELLOWFIN TUNA CRUDO

DUCK MEATBALLS

CRISPY SHRIMP WONTONS

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS

FRIED CALAMARI

MANCHEGO MAC 'N' CHEESE (v) 16

Flatbreads 17

Essex Prime Cuts

Dry-Aged 16oz. Bone-In Angus NY Strip Steak 48

32 oz. Bone-In Angus Ribeye Steak for Two 88

Dry-Aged 36 oz. Angus Porterhouse for Two 110

Mains

ATLANTIC SALMON

CAVATELLI WITH BRAISED LAMB RAGU

BUTTERNUT SQUASH & SAFFRON COUS COUS

ANGUS HANGER STEAK FRITES

HERB-ROASTED FRENCH-CUT CHICKEN BREAST

WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI

VEGAN BURGER WITH HAND-CUT FRIES

THE ESSEX BURGER WITH HAND-CUT FRIES

Sides 11

3-COURSE PRIX FIXE DINNER

Starters

YELLOWFIN TUNA CRUDO

ARTISANAL BURRATA

CRISPY SHRIMP WONTONS

DUCK MEATBALLS

TRI-COLOR BEET SALAD

Mains

ANGUS HANGER STEAK FRITES

SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON

CAVATELLI WITH BRAISED LAMB RAGU

ESSEX RATATOUILLE

HERB-ROASTED FRENCH-CUT CHICKEN BREAST

Dessert

CHEF'S SELECTION

CHRISTMAS DINNER SPECIAL

Starters

DUCK RILLETTE

ROASTED SQUASH SALAD

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS

Mains

ROASTED LONG ISLAND DUCK BREAST

GRILLED ANGUS NY STRIP STEAK

SLOW-BRAISED VENISON STEW

PAN-ROASTED COD

Desserts

MILLE FEUILLE

BAKED HONEYCRISP APPLE

New Year's Eve Celebration

Dinner & Dancing

Starters

SEARED DAYBOAT SCALLOPS

BRAISED OXTAIL RAVIOLO

ARTISANAL BURRATA

LITTLE GEM & BABY MUSTARD SALAD

YELLOWTAIL CRUDO

Mains

GRILLED ANGUS FILET MIGNON

SLOW-COOKED HALIBUT

WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO

ROASTED LONG ISLAND DUCK BREAST

Desserts

CHOCOLATE GANACHE TART

APPLE-MARZIPAN STRUDEL

STRAWBERRY SORBET

ESSEX NYC DINNER

PRIVATE & GROUP DINING

CHRISTMAS DINNER
December 24^th & 25^th