| ambiance |
85.71000099182129% positive |
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The service was excellent, the atmosphere was exciting, and the space itself was gorgeous. ”
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It's a nice cozy atmosphere. ”
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great Lower East Side restaurant offering a fun weekend brunch special in an energetic atmosphere. ”
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The atmosphere is great - music, service, ambiance - EVERYTHING. ”
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The prices are just right for the location and the drinks are tasty and everlasting. ”
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The food was mediocre at best, and the ambiance was nothing special. ”
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Cozy place, fun space ”
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great decor! ”
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The atmosphere is awesome - the building itself is so spacious for NYC standards with extremely high ceilings and great music. ”
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Also a great atmosphere to meet people. ”
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The regular menu is a little pricey for the hood but the large booths and the atmosphere make a favorite for friends from out of town. ”
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The atmosphere was great. ”
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didn't check out their thursday Lobster night, but I went on wednesday and found dollar oysters, great oysters from the east and west coast and 2 for 1 drinks. It was a nice crowd, not too overbearing or loud, cool atmosphere, and strong drinks. I know ”
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Great food, excellent drinks, soundless-efficient service and nice atmosphere. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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Desset, which was a black and white cookie cake, was tasty and unique. ”
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We went with a large group and ordered about a dozen decent sized lobsters with potatoes and corn for $14 each as well a the best mammoth crab cakes I have ever had. ”
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The service is fast and efficient, though definitely some of the waiters are more on the ball than others, and best of all, we were given a private balcony for our group which was perfect for after dinner cake & cocktails. ”
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Oh, and did I mention that the chocolate pancakes are amazing. ”
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They gave us a free slice of cake for my friends birthday and it was overall a great birthday dining spot. ”
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The Dessert menu seemed to be an afterthought, but the chocolate mousse cake was quite yummy. ”
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The warm apple tarte should be put on the regular dessert menu. ”
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| drinks |
88.19000244140625% positive |
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And it totally was - the Easter brunch menu had an astonishingly wide selection of amazing dishes, and additionally it comes with THREE cocktails, your choice of mimosas, screwdrivers, or bloody mary's? ”
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The service was great the trays of fruit were fresh and yummy and the cocktails were perfect. ”
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We usually enjoy coffee but as soon as we ate we were happy to vacate this hole and forget this horrendous experience. ”
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The drinks were good and the prices were more than reasonable! ”
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Good, reasonable drinks, especially the mango mojito and cute, freindly waiters. ”
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The drinks were quite decent and essentially endless (we got more than 3 each). ”
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Great food, excellent drinks, soundless-efficient service and nice atmosphere. ”
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Enter offensively rude french waitress) We asked for a beer and a mojito and she responded by pointing to the "3 Free Mimosas/screwdrivers/bloody Marys" on the Menu. ”
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Service was lightning fast and, though the room was packed on Sunday our waitress moved us to the bar where we continued our unlimited bloody maries till closing. ”
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like Essex, I like the price of the brunch and the unlimited supply of drinks it includes. ”
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After being brushed off with the "your server will be with you" line many times, we were able to order up the drinks and coffee, which took another 10-15 minutes to arrive. ”
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The waitress was great too, as she ran back and fourth with rounds of drinks. ”
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Brunch at Essex is likely a weekly party with good food and (almost) free drinks. ”
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The service is fast and efficient, though definitely some of the waiters are more on the ball than others, and best of all, we were given a private balcony for our group which was perfect for after dinner cake & cocktails. ”
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After about a 20 minute wait at the bar where I had an excellent pomegranate martini, we were given a balcony table which, given the noise level in the bar, was surprisingly quiet. ”
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Little things like "can I get more coffee, please" and "this toast is burnt, can we have it replaced? ”
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Laid back, cool and stylish - Not only does Essex have absolutely mouth watering incredible food, but they basically have unlimited drink specials -- my favorite, the infamous bloody mary -- all for the low fixed price of $12! ”
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Our waitress was super nice and when we had questions about wine she brought her supervisor to the table who picked out an amazing bottle that was also cheap. ”
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don't mind not having the drinks, but we should not have been charged the full price, and the manager's attitude was unexceptable. ”
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had drinks overflowing, the waiter didnt count drinks, and just kept them coming, my eggs benedict were delicious. ”
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apps and entrees and the drinks were delicious ”
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The advertised unlimited mimosas and bloody marys is too good to be true until you realize that they keep down your drink count because the service is so slow. ”
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The waitress served up a delicious latte while we waited for the clock to strike noon so we could have some drinks. ”
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didn't check out their thursday Lobster night, but I went on wednesday and found dollar oysters, great oysters from the east and west coast and 2 for 1 drinks. It was a nice crowd, not too overbearing or loud, cool atmosphere, and strong drinks. I know ”
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Essex is nicest looking spot in area with consistantly good food and down-to-earth servers, especially the Friday night bartender who remembered my drink even though I hadn't been there for in months. ”
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Our waitress, a lovely woman from South Africa, helped us through an extensive food and drink menu and was spot on with her choices. ”
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We had our own balcony space and waiter who was more than generous with the drinks (three = unlimited) The food came out perfect, especially my Challah French Toast and fairly quick given the size of our party. ”
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She told us we could sit at the bar for our drinks, even though the bar was completely full with nowhere to sit. ”
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great espresso/cappuccino and great brunch, although it gets busy, so get there early. ”
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The prices are just right for the location and the drinks are tasty and everlasting. ”
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Tucked among some of the worst NYC has to offer, Essex has an impressive upscale feel, good drinks and food, and good music on the weekends. ”
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Waitresses were very cute, food was great and you can't beat "all you can drink for $15! ”
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The service is awesome, if you have reservations -- if not, you can wait at the bar and enjoy their delicious drinks for the bargain price of $3 a pop! ”
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We had a bit of a wait but with the reasonable prices at the bar, it was no big deal. ”
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just go for the cheap drinks, not realy big fan of seafood. ”
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The specialty drinks are amazing. ”
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For $12 I got an amazing eggs benedict with three eggs on three English Muffins, Home Fries and, for real, all the bloody maries I could drink. ”
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For example, the busboy gave me a dirty look when I asked for a spoon and sugar for my coffee, and by the time he brought it around, I could've been drinking iced coffee. ”
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...had she given me a reasonable answer, I would have dropped it, but the menu and sign outside, even the waitress clearly stated 1/2 price drinks on EVERYTHING (except pitchers of sangria and bottles of wine), yet that is not what they are charging peop ”
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Oh yes, the prices are also extremely reasonable for both food and drinks (great drinks). ”
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Tasty brunch with 3 drinks, but go early! ”
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We were having dinner and drinks and everything was going fine, the food was good and, since the place was not too crowded, service was OK. ”
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This is the perfect place to bring guests who come to visit because there isn't anything like the $16 brunch special (3 drinks that most of the time turn into unlimited) anywhere else (my friends look for places that could compare in other cities where th ”
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The bus boys and hostess are a bit standoffish, however, all of the bartenders are sweet, friendly and generous (they make mean martinis, but then again all their drinks are good! ”
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Be prepared to wait at the bar for a while but time will fly by faster once you try the amazing bloody mary's and the electric mimoza. ”
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Sarah, the brunette bartender, was wonderful, mixing one great drink after another, and attending to our needs more attentively than any bartender I've come across in a long, long time. ”
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Drinks were excellent, our waitress made sure we all had drinks at all times. ”
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would rather buy my drinks than deal with the horrible wait for a table and rude staff. ”
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| food quality |
85.83000183105469% positive |
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Their food is absolutely delicious. ”
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Tucked among some of the worst NYC has to offer, Essex has an impressive upscale feel, good drinks and food, and good music on the weekends. ”
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The food was great. ”
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Everything from the food ,to service, to the management was excellent. ”
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When the plates did arrive, the food was cold like they have been sitting around for 20 minutes. ”
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The food was really tasty. ”
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Hint--come late to beat the insane crowds and order extra chicken apple sausage. ”
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The Brunch menu is very extensive and the food is ? ”
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The Dessert menu seemed to be an afterthought, but the chocolate mousse cake was quite yummy. ”
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The entrees that we sampled (sunday fish platter, omelete, eggs benedict) were all quite good. ”
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Excellent and tasty food ”
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We decided to give it a chance as we'd heard the food was delicious. ”
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despite it all, this place is awesome if you factor in the price and quality of food! ”
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The food was decent enough that you can't complain. ”
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The food is great, try the turkey sausage. ”
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Everything was good to excellent, especially the onion rolls, the salmon eggs benedict and the blueberry pancakes. ”
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The food was great and the portions were huge. ”
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Cheap food,great service,in one word: excellent ”
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The food isn't good enough to support a restaurant that exhibits such behavior. ”
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We heard the food was creative and hearty and the space was cool. ”
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heard their famous dish is the potato pancake and I look forward to returning for brunch sometime. ”
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We went with a large group and ordered about a dozen decent sized lobsters with potatoes and corn for $14 each as well a the best mammoth crab cakes I have ever had. ”
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Besides the fact that the food was inedible, they advertised their brunch to include 3 alcoholic beverages. ”
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The food was excellent. ”
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but once you've had a meal from their you will understand why its such a great place! ”
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The food is tasty and will definitely fill you up. ”
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The potato pancake dish was excellent. ”
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We had our own balcony space and waiter who was more than generous with the drinks (three = unlimited) The food came out perfect, especially my Challah French Toast and fairly quick given the size of our party. ”
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The food did take a while to arrive but the burgers were excellent. ”
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love the food so I will go back but don't expect to be charmed by the staff. ”
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Some advice: don't ruin your Sunday at this place - terrible food, terrible service, and a terrible time! ”
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The reviewer below must have had the wrong waiter, because while I did have to wait about 15 minutes for a table, our server was fabulous, the bloody's were as spicy good as always, and the gravlax and whitefish platter tasted like it should have cost thr ”
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The food is pretty good. ”
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had the chicken, which, I could have microwaved better myself, and the filet mignon (which was a ny strip at filet mignon prices) was tepid warm at best. ”
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have also been here for brunch which was EXTREMELY CROWDED though food was excellent. ”
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Waitresses were very cute, food was great and you can't beat "all you can drink for $15! ”
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really like the food too, its unique and eclectic and not very expensive. ”
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If you don't want to participate in the promotion, fine, but if you do, don't act like a jerk and serve mediocre food. ”
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just go for the cheap drinks, not realy big fan of seafood. ”
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For $12 I got an amazing eggs benedict with three eggs on three English Muffins, Home Fries and, for real, all the bloody maries I could drink. ”
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We were having dinner and drinks and everything was going fine, the food was good and, since the place was not too crowded, service was OK. ”
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But the food is satisfying. ”
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delicious lobster for $14! ”
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The blackened catfish with shrimp was superb. ”
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The five course meal for $85 with champagne was a steal: Oysters with caviar, foie gras, herb-crusted lamb and a porcini and polenta soup that was one of the best soups I ever had. ”
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Horray for a yummy brunch spot! ”
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Went for Sunday brunch and, although the food is good and inexpensive, this will be my last visit. ”
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Not only was the food and service bad but the staff didn't even seem sorry, they just seemed pissy and bored. ”
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still, it's worth dealing with terrible customer service for the great food and scene. ”
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By the time the server decided to bring the food it was too cold to eat. ”
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During the time that we waited for our food, we saw other diners order, receive their meal, and leave the restaurant. ”
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We had the BEST time, the mimosa's kept coming, the food was pretty decent especially the apple sausage which we BEGGED to buy extra to bring back to Ohio to no avail. ”
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Oh by the way the food is excellent too. ”
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Fantastic service and amazing food! ”
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The service was great the trays of fruit were fresh and yummy and the cocktails were perfect. ”
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Nice food but absolutely NOT worth it. ”
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The place is a zoo and no food is that good. ”
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Slow food service and waitstaff with no personality, and hostessess who obviously have no brains to estimate time. ”
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The wait was ridiculous, and the food was mediocre. ”
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you get to enjoy the meal & company. ”
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The waitress served up a delicious latte while we waited for the clock to strike noon so we could have some drinks. ”
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and good food. ”
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really good food ”
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We waited a full hour for our mediocre food which was well done despite my requests otherwise. ”
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The sandwich was grilled and the flavor was great. ”
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The food was also a fantastic value (I've paid double the price to have less inventive & less flavorful meals all over the city). ”
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Desset, which was a black and white cookie cake, was tasty and unique. ”
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Little things like "can I get more coffee, please" and "this toast is burnt, can we have it replaced? ”
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but the food is very good, especially for the value. ”
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Brunch at Essex is likely a weekly party with good food and (almost) free drinks. ”
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have done brunch there many times now, and we keep going back because the food is very good, the booze is free-flowin', and the people watching is great. ”
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Essex is nicest looking spot in area with consistantly good food and down-to-earth servers, especially the Friday night bartender who remembered my drink even though I hadn't been there for in months. ”
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apps and entrees and the drinks were delicious ”
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Great food, excellent drinks, soundless-efficient service and nice atmosphere. ”
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The best was that we weren't rushed out after our meal, even though it was a packed Friday night, so we partied until 3 in the morning to a great DJ. ”
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Laid back, cool and stylish - Not only does Essex have absolutely mouth watering incredible food, but they basically have unlimited drink specials -- my favorite, the infamous bloody mary -- all for the low fixed price of $12! ”
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thought the ceviche was particularly delicious, as well as the calamari - had to order a second. ”
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Oh yes, the prices are also extremely reasonable for both food and drinks (great drinks). ”
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And it totally was - the Easter brunch menu had an astonishingly wide selection of amazing dishes, and additionally it comes with THREE cocktails, your choice of mimosas, screwdrivers, or bloody mary's? ”
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The food was mediocre at best, and the ambiance was nothing special. ”
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The food was incredible. ”
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Our waitress, a lovely woman from South Africa, helped us through an extensive food and drink menu and was spot on with her choices. ”
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The prices are just right for the location and the drinks are tasty and everlasting. ”
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Everything was great,the food was excellent,the service was quick and prompt! ”
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The service is awesome, if you have reservations -- if not, you can wait at the bar and enjoy their delicious drinks for the bargain price of $3 a pop! ”
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The menu is unique and the portions are satisfying (I always have leftovers with the burger and mexican matzah brei). ”
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once we were seated the food was good, but it wasn't worth the rude treatment by the host and hostess. ”
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Regardless, it's still a good deal and I will still go back, because the food is tastey and the deals are good. ”
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had drinks overflowing, the waiter didnt count drinks, and just kept them coming, my eggs benedict were delicious. ”
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delicious food. ”
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The food is simply divine! ”
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The food is tasty, the service is chill and the prices can't be beat. ”
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Cold eggs and potatoes, toast that was burnt on one side and served burnt side down on the plate. ”
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good food, terrible service ”
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We went with a group of 28 people for a post wedding brunch and the service and food were incredible. ”
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The food is good and the waitress keeps your glass filled with Mimosas. ”
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What would have been a great meal was ruined. ”
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The food was just perfect especially the mussels were fantastic,also I got the Fillet Mignon which I strongly recommend it. ”
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only been here for brunch, and loved the lobster dish. ”
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The food was very good and came relatively fast, we were having great time despite the fact that we all pretty much strained our throats as it was unbearably loud upstairs. ”
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| menu variety |
82.34999656677246% positive |
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There other so many other good options to choose in LES. ”
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can't believe that people can complain about a brunch where the portions are huge and selection is just right and the price is only $16. ”
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The dinner menu looks really creative too. ”
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The warm apple tarte should be put on the regular dessert menu. ”
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The waitstaff was rude and imbecilic and our waiter didn't know what several words on the menu meant. ”
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The Brunch menu is very extensive and the food is ? ”
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The Dessert menu seemed to be an afterthought, but the chocolate mousse cake was quite yummy. ”
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The regular menu is a little pricey for the hood but the large booths and the atmosphere make a favorite for friends from out of town. ”
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After an extensive research, I visited Essex. ”
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Once we found this restaurant, which has no address and resembles a schoolhouse on the outside, we were pleasantly surprized by the lofty space and the creative yet affordable menu. ”
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...had she given me a reasonable answer, I would have dropped it, but the menu and sign outside, even the waitress clearly stated 1/2 price drinks on EVERYTHING (except pitchers of sangria and bottles of wine), yet that is not what they are charging peop ”
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Having been to Essex several times before I was initially upset to find that the regular dinner menu that I was looking forward to was replaced by a more expensive fixed price New Year's Menu. ”
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And it totally was - the Easter brunch menu had an astonishingly wide selection of amazing dishes, and additionally it comes with THREE cocktails, your choice of mimosas, screwdrivers, or bloody mary's? ”
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Our waitress, a lovely woman from South Africa, helped us through an extensive food and drink menu and was spot on with her choices. ”
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Great menu with a varied selection which includes lobster benedict and lox and bagels. ”
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The menu is unique and the portions are satisfying (I always have leftovers with the burger and mexican matzah brei). ”
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The portions were huge and our waiter was totally cool with setting up a menu of samples and shares. ”
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| overall |
90.90999603271484% positive |
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great place ”
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This has got to be the best place for a brunch EVER! ”
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great place to eat on the lower east side. ”
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hate to even write about this place, because I don't want my secrete to get out, but this is by far the best brunch place in the city. ”
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Essex is a great place to have brunch, but go early before it becomes a scene! ”
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Not a good place for a date as it is usually quite busy and loud. ”
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didn't check out their thursday Lobster night, but I went on wednesday and found dollar oysters, great oysters from the east and west coast and 2 for 1 drinks. It was a nice crowd, not too overbearing or loud, cool atmosphere, and strong drinks. I know ”
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but once you've had a meal from their you will understand why its such a great place! ”
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We were having dinner and drinks and everything was going fine, the food was good and, since the place was not too crowded, service was OK. ”
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Friendly and easygoing, this place is the best place for brunch I have been to in the city! ”
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great Lower East Side restaurant offering a fun weekend brunch special in an energetic atmosphere. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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love the food so I will go back but don't expect to be charmed by the staff. ”
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Regardless, it's still a good deal and I will still go back, because the food is tastey and the deals are good. ”
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| service |
65.43000221252441% positive |
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once we were seated the food was good, but it wasn't worth the rude treatment by the host and hostess. ”
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excellent service and best mimosas in town! ”
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Easy brunch but don't expect good service ”
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We had great service, possibly since it wasn't brunch and it wasn't overflowing with people yet. ”
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the brunch is also to die for, the service was great though had to wait a while with a reservation, but brunch is always crazy here. ”
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Trendy place but horrible service ”
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Now I see why Essex gets such bad reviews, their customer service is horrible! ”
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love the food so I will go back but don't expect to be charmed by the staff. ”
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The advertised unlimited mimosas and bloody marys is too good to be true until you realize that they keep down your drink count because the service is so slow. ”
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We were seated within 15 minutes and were taken care of by extremely friendly staff. ”
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We had a really sweet waitress who was most attentive to our needs even though there were many other customers. ”
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We had our own balcony space and waiter who was more than generous with the drinks (three = unlimited) The food came out perfect, especially my Challah French Toast and fairly quick given the size of our party. ”
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good food, terrible service ”
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would rather buy my drinks than deal with the horrible wait for a table and rude staff. ”
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Nasty hostess ”
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the wait staff was great, but the kitchen was a little slow. ”
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The food is tasty, the service is chill and the prices can't be beat. ”
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If you want to know what is the Worst customer service in the city, then go, but I am never going back again, ever. ”
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When we complained about their dishonest advertising, thinking we should not pay the full price, the manager was extremely rude and condescending, telling us it is "common knowledge" that restaurants can't serve alchohol before noon, and that we couldn't ”
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The waitress served up a delicious latte while we waited for the clock to strike noon so we could have some drinks. ”
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The review said they were rude when on the contrary the waitresses and bartenders are EXTREMELY nice! ”
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still, it's worth dealing with terrible customer service for the great food and scene. ”
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Cheap food,great service,in one word: excellent ”
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Not only was the food and service bad but the staff didn't even seem sorry, they just seemed pissy and bored. ”
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The waitstaff was rude and imbecilic and our waiter didn't know what several words on the menu meant. ”
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The service was terrific and all of the waitresses looked great in their Essex black uniforms. ”
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The first step down hill was two times ago where the waitress was really rude and refused to give my mother and I butter, she claimed they were out. ”
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Some advice: don't ruin your Sunday at this place - terrible food, terrible service, and a terrible time! ”
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The food is good and the waitress keeps your glass filled with Mimosas. ”
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They also play great music and I have met several interesting and nice people! ”
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The obnoxious hostess would not seat us because we were short one person! ”
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Our brunch was RUINED by the horrible staff at this place. ”
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The service was great the trays of fruit were fresh and yummy and the cocktails were perfect. ”
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ate in over 20 countries across Europe and Asia and no restaurant is as horrible in terms of customer service than Essex. ”
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Everything was great,the food was excellent,the service was quick and prompt! ”
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By the time the server decided to bring the food it was too cold to eat. ”
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Exceptionally bad service at an otherwise very mediocre restaurant ”
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Our waitress was super nice and when we had questions about wine she brought her supervisor to the table who picked out an amazing bottle that was also cheap. ”
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Our waitress Judith (french) was awesome. ”
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The portions were huge and our waiter was totally cool with setting up a menu of samples and shares. ”
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have done brunch there many times now, and we keep going back because the food is very good, the booze is free-flowin', and the people watching is great. ”
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Food was great, hostess and waitress were super friendly! ”
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The bus boys and hostess are a bit standoffish, however, all of the bartenders are sweet, friendly and generous (they make mean martinis, but then again all their drinks are good! ”
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Slow poor service ”
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After being brushed off with the "your server will be with you" line many times, we were able to order up the drinks and coffee, which took another 10-15 minutes to arrive. ”
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The service is fast and efficient, though definitely some of the waiters are more on the ball than others, and best of all, we were given a private balcony for our group which was perfect for after dinner cake & cocktails. ”
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were met with dour looks from the bitter redhead waitress. ”
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Unfortunately all the reviews were moot due to the horrible service we received. ”
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Sarah, the brunette bartender, was wonderful, mixing one great drink after another, and attending to our needs more attentively than any bartender I've come across in a long, long time. ”
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The reviewer below must have had the wrong waiter, because while I did have to wait about 15 minutes for a table, our server was fabulous, the bloody's were as spicy good as always, and the gravlax and whitefish platter tasted like it should have cost thr ”
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There is nothing exceptional, even above avarage, at this venue except for the incredibly bad service. ”
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Service was lightning fast and, though the room was packed on Sunday our waitress moved us to the bar where we continued our unlimited bloody maries till closing. ”
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One of the best bartenders. ”
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Our server was attentive and helpful in a typically downtown casual way. ”
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Slow food service and waitstaff with no personality, and hostessess who obviously have no brains to estimate time. ”
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Great food, excellent drinks, soundless-efficient service and nice atmosphere. ”
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Everything from the food ,to service, to the management was excellent. ”
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The host is downright rude. ”
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The server was so friendly and pleasant. ”
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the waitresses are attentive however the guy who cleans the tables has an attitude like he owns the place and definitely needs to be fired. ”
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The service was decent and friendly. ”
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The service is awesome, if you have reservations -- if not, you can wait at the bar and enjoy their delicious drinks for the bargain price of $3 a pop! ”
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We had the worst table service at this restaurant. ”
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The service was excellent, the atmosphere was exciting, and the space itself was gorgeous. ”
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Also a great atmosphere to meet people. ”
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It was not too crowded and our waitresses were pretty nice. ”
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can't believe that people can complain about a brunch where the portions are huge and selection is just right and the price is only $16. ”
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Terrible, rude service ”
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The atmosphere is great - music, service, ambiance - EVERYTHING. ”
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Fantastic service and amazing food! ”
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...had she given me a reasonable answer, I would have dropped it, but the menu and sign outside, even the waitress clearly stated 1/2 price drinks on EVERYTHING (except pitchers of sangria and bottles of wine), yet that is not what they are charging peop ”
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as with any good CHEAP nyc restaurant, expect to wait even when you make a reservation, and don't expect great service. ”
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definitely recommend Essex and am coming coming back with more people! ”
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We went with a group of 28 people for a post wedding brunch and the service and food were incredible. ”
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If you want to know what is the worst customer service in the city, then go, but I am never going back again, ever. ”
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Essex is nicest looking spot in area with consistantly good food and down-to-earth servers, especially the Friday night bartender who remembered my drink even though I hadn't been there for in months. ”
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service is a little slow last night when i went with a group of friends. ”
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don't mind not having the drinks, but we should not have been charged the full price, and the manager's attitude was unexceptable. ”
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The service was good--we didn't have to wait too long for a table, and there was not any pressure to give up our table (then again, it might not have been as crowded as it normally is on a Saturday--maybe because of the cloudy weather?) ”
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had drinks overflowing, the waiter didnt count drinks, and just kept them coming, my eggs benedict were delicious. ”
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took my parents to brunch at Essex and everything was wonderful, including the service. ”
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Overall, I used to enjoy eating brunch here, but after a few times of horrible service, I recommend anyone looking for decent brunch to go other restaurants. ”
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can't remember having such a miserable time at a brunch spot anywhere and the poor attitude of our waitress sealed the deal that we will not go there ever again. ”
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We went for brunch and the service was amazing (topping off water AND mimosa's). ”
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Drinks were excellent, our waitress made sure we all had drinks at all times. ”
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Hostess was quite attentive. ”
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Good, reasonable drinks, especially the mango mojito and cute, freindly waiters. ”
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We were having dinner and drinks and everything was going fine, the food was good and, since the place was not too crowded, service was OK. ”
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Not all the time, I've had 1 or 2 waitresses that were really great. ”
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The waitress was great too, as she ran back and fourth with rounds of drinks. ”
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Our server helped us choose a really nice Washington State red for $30. ”
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Our waitress, a lovely woman from South Africa, helped us through an extensive food and drink menu and was spot on with her choices. ”
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worst service ever- absurd cancellation policy ”
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Enter offensively rude french waitress) We asked for a beer and a mojito and she responded by pointing to the "3 Free Mimosas/screwdrivers/bloody Marys" on the Menu. ”
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89.91999626159668% positive |
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once we were seated the food was good, but it wasn't worth the rude treatment by the host and hostess. ”
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...had she given me a reasonable answer, I would have dropped it, but the menu and sign outside, even the waitress clearly stated 1/2 price drinks on EVERYTHING (except pitchers of sangria and bottles of wine), yet that is not what they are charging peop ”
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The prices are just right for the location and the drinks are tasty and everlasting. ”
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If you want a great boozy brunch (for 3 dollars less!) ”
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can't believe that people can complain about a brunch where the portions are huge and selection is just right and the price is only $16. ”
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Our waitress was super nice and when we had questions about wine she brought her supervisor to the table who picked out an amazing bottle that was also cheap. ”
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Oh yes, the prices are also extremely reasonable for both food and drinks (great drinks). ”
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Essex has great deals for happy hour. ”
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but the food is very good, especially for the value. ”
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The bus boys and hostess are a bit standoffish, however, all of the bartenders are sweet, friendly and generous (they make mean martinis, but then again all their drinks are good! ”
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The food is tasty, the service is chill and the prices can't be beat. ”
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Best happy hour on wednesday, 5$ huge martinis and 15$ for the lobster. ”
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The regular menu is a little pricey for the hood but the large booths and the atmosphere make a favorite for friends from out of town. ”
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like Essex, I like the price of the brunch and the unlimited supply of drinks it includes. ”
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Once we found this restaurant, which has no address and resembles a schoolhouse on the outside, we were pleasantly surprized by the lofty space and the creative yet affordable menu. ”
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Please do yourself a favor and spend your money and valuable time at one of the many other great brunch deals NYC has to offer. ”
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The menu is unique and the portions are satisfying (I always have leftovers with the burger and mexican matzah brei). ”
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Regardless, it's still a good deal and I will still go back, because the food is tastey and the deals are good. ”
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Nice food but absolutely NOT worth it. ”
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The food was great and the portions were huge. ”
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The portions were huge. ”
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We were a party of 13 but the numbers went up, considering the fact that brunch usually has a huge turnover, they were nothing but accommodating to the changes. ”
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for such a place not expensive at all! ”
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was looking for a place to have a nice affordable B-day brunch. ”
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don't mind not having the drinks, but we should not have been charged the full price, and the manager's attitude was unexceptable. ”
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The food was also a fantastic value (I've paid double the price to have less inventive & less flavorful meals all over the city). ”
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just go for the cheap drinks, not realy big fan of seafood. ”
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Having been to Essex several times before I was initially upset to find that the regular dinner menu that I was looking forward to was replaced by a more expensive fixed price New Year's Menu. ”
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The drinks were good and the prices were more than reasonable! ”
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had the chicken, which, I could have microwaved better myself, and the filet mignon (which was a ny strip at filet mignon prices) was tepid warm at best. ”
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They have great deals on Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday nights. ”
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Went for Sunday brunch and, although the food is good and inexpensive, this will be my last visit. ”
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Laid back, cool and stylish - Not only does Essex have absolutely mouth watering incredible food, but they basically have unlimited drink specials -- my favorite, the infamous bloody mary -- all for the low fixed price of $12! ”
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We had our own balcony space and waiter who was more than generous with the drinks (three = unlimited) The food came out perfect, especially my Challah French Toast and fairly quick given the size of our party. ”
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really like the food too, its unique and eclectic and not very expensive. ”
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despite it all, this place is awesome if you factor in the price and quality of food! ”
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The service is awesome, if you have reservations -- if not, you can wait at the bar and enjoy their delicious drinks for the bargain price of $3 a pop! ”
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Food was good and prices affordable but definitely much better places to eat. ”
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We had a bit of a wait but with the reasonable prices at the bar, it was no big deal. ”
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didn't check out their thursday Lobster night, but I went on wednesday and found dollar oysters, great oysters from the east and west coast and 2 for 1 drinks. It was a nice crowd, not too overbearing or loud, cool atmosphere, and strong drinks. I know ”
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still, it's worth dealing with terrible customer service for the great food and scene. ”
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When we complained about their dishonest advertising, thinking we should not pay the full price, the manager was extremely rude and condescending, telling us it is "common knowledge" that restaurants can't serve alchohol before noon, and that we couldn't ”
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The portions were huge and our waiter was totally cool with setting up a menu of samples and shares. ”
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78.21000099182129% positive |
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service is a little slow last night when i went with a group of friends. ”
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The service was good--we didn't have to wait too long for a table, and there was not any pressure to give up our table (then again, it might not have been as crowded as it normally is on a Saturday--maybe because of the cloudy weather?) ”
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After about a 20 minute wait at the bar where I had an excellent pomegranate martini, we were given a balcony table which, given the noise level in the bar, was surprisingly quiet. ”
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The advertised unlimited mimosas and bloody marys is too good to be true until you realize that they keep down your drink count because the service is so slow. ”
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The reviewer below must have had the wrong waiter, because while I did have to wait about 15 minutes for a table, our server was fabulous, the bloody's were as spicy good as always, and the gravlax and whitefish platter tasted like it should have cost thr ”
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The crowd was good and we didn't have to wait long for our reservation. ”
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the wait staff was great, but the kitchen was a little slow. ”
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When the plates did arrive, the food was cold like they have been sitting around for 20 minutes. ”
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We were seated within 15 minutes and were taken care of by extremely friendly staff. ”
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Sarah, the brunette bartender, was wonderful, mixing one great drink after another, and attending to our needs more attentively than any bartender I've come across in a long, long time. ”
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After being brushed off with the "your server will be with you" line many times, we were able to order up the drinks and coffee, which took another 10-15 minutes to arrive. ”
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Everything was great,the food was excellent,the service was quick and prompt! ”
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We had our own balcony space and waiter who was more than generous with the drinks (three = unlimited) The food came out perfect, especially my Challah French Toast and fairly quick given the size of our party. ”
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