Beauty & Essex · Restaurant · New York
The pawn-shop door to Tao Group's Lower East Side theater
Beauty & Essex hides behind a working pawn shop on the Lower East Side, and the dining room only reveals itself once you pass the register. It is Tao Group theater in restaurant form, a room built to make dinner feel like the first act of the night rather than an errand before it.
The entrance is the trick everyone talks about: a curated pawn shop stocked with vintage jewelry, custom instruments, and one-off treasures assembled by GoldGirl, Lauren Kaminsky. Push past it and the space opens onto a grand circular staircase wrapped around a two-story crystal chandelier. Designed with AvroKo, the bi-level venue holds four distinct dining rooms, one of them private, plus two bars and a lounge, all running on early-sixties glamour of velvet booths, dark wood, and warm light. The women's lounge
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Hours of operation
- Monday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Thursday: 17:00 – 23:00
- Friday: 17:00 – 24:00
- Saturday: 17:00 – 24:00
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about Beauty & Essex
How do I get a reservation at Beauty & Essex in New York?
Tables at Beauty & Essex are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger New York plan, MyRSVP handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Beauty & Essex?
Beauty & Essex is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Beauty & Essex?
Beauty & Essex runs an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Beauty & Essex located?
Beauty & Essex is in New York. MyRSVP can build it into a full New York itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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