Sons of Essex Reviews List

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This restaurant was a recommendation from a friend and it didn't disappoint. The service was impeccable and the food was very good. It was a little loud but as the evening progressed we got accustomed to the atmosphere. Pack on a Friday night!"

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot

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Review 2 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

great brunch

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"went here for Mother's Day with my mother and family. The brunch menu was very good. Tried to order desert and was told it wasn't being served during brunch. that is the only thing i didn't like. I was not informed about it."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: great for brunch, hot spot

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Review 3 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Empty Monday

Dined on 5/06/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This is the 2nd time I've been - food is fantastic (great for sharing). The ambience wasn't quite what it was previously, though it was a Monday night. Ate the truffle mushroom pizza, kale cesar and lamb. All fantastic!"

Dined on 5/06/2013

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 4 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Not for foodies

Dined on 5/03/2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great bar scene but food was awful. I went with 5 friends. We ordered 5 appetizers to share that were just ok. Then we ordered 5 entrees that were terrible. Drinks did not seem to contain any alcohol and servicer was a little rude. Cool setting and vibe. I would stick to wine and beer only."

Dined on 5/03/2013

Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, hot spot

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Review 5 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best Brunch

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"By far my favorite brunch spot in the city for food and drinks. I got the Mac and Cheese Omelette, and my friend got the Truffle Grilled Cheese. Both were so good. And they offer $20 bottomless mimosas. I went for my birthday, and it was great with a group of 10, as well. I've also gone for dinner and had the Lobster Pot Pie. I've never been disappointed here."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 6 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Wine arrived after the starter.

Dined on 04/27/2013

Dined on 04/27/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Wine arrived after the starter. Basketball on giant screen contrasting with the rustic decor, was weird."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2012

Special Features: good for groups

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Review 7 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Everything excellent, except

Dined on 04/20/2013

Dined on 04/20/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Everything excellent, except for portion sizes (especially for the price). Delicious food should come in a slightly bigger portion. But no complains about the taste, ambiance and service.

We were there for brunch on Saturday, a Knicks game was on, and the atmosphere is quite cool - some people at tables enjoying cuisine, others gathered around the screen, others at the bar. It's a gem this place. Just more food next time!! :)"

Dined on 04/20/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, hot spot

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Review 8 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was absolutely amazing

Dined on 04/10/2013

2009

Dined on 04/10/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was absolutely amazing and our server was super helpful. I didn't like that they changed the dessert chef/menu just a week prior to us going but the online menu still hadn't changed."

Dined on 04/10/2013

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 9 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food ranges form solid to

Dined on 03/28/2013

2007

Dined on 03/28/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food ranges form solid to delicious Skimpy pours on drinks Excellent service and a super cool vibe"

Dined on 03/28/2013

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 10 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Such delicious food and great

Dined on 04/14/2013

2011

Dined on 04/14/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Such delicious food and great service! We came for Sunday brunch and everything we ordered was fantastic (mushroom flatbread, mac n'cheese omelet, eggs benedictowitz). Will definitely come back here again."

Dined on 04/14/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, hot spot

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Review 11 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food, just a little

Dined on 04/06/2013

Dined on 04/06/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great food, just a little too dark for brunch, raise the lights a touch, otherwise it was fabulous!"

Dined on 04/06/2013

2010

Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion

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Review 12 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Gets better and better each visit

Dined on 04/06/2013

2011

Dined on 04/06/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I just can't get enough of this place. Food is always excellent and the staff very friendly and attentive. Love the vibe there."

Dined on 04/06/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 13 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The wait was long but with

Dined on 03/31/2013

2011

Dined on 03/31/2013

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The wait was long but with the exception of one rude hostess, service was good. We got one of the round booths which was ideal for our group and avoided the crowded tables. The food was decent (normal brunch fare) but the bloody marys were above average. I would go back, especially for drinks or dinner. I mught go back for brunch but there too many other places in that neighborhood left to try!"

Dined on 03/31/2013

2011

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch

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Review 14 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

Special Features: good for groups

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Review 15 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Fun scene, but too loud 4 convo

Dined on 03/16/2013

Dined on 03/16/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The music was much too loud. I could not hear a word my boyfriend was saying and he was sitting right across from me; it was beyond frustrating. Food was fantastic."

Dined on 03/16/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot

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Review 16 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The service and music (dj)

Dined on 03/15/2013

2013

Dined on 03/15/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The service and music (dj) were excellent."

Dined on 03/15/2013

2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 17 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Started with the Reuben Dip

Dined on 03/09/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Started with the Reuben Dip (awesome!) and the Bacon Avocado (Not taste, returned it). Followed by the Apple Cinnamon Pork Chop (Excellent!) with Sweet Potato side (a must!). Finished with banana beignets (good, not great). The service was top notch."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 18 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great (dare I say "hip") atmosphere

Dined on 03/10/2013

Dined on 03/10/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great (dare I say "hip") atmosphere. Lobster benny on the brunch menu is a must."

Dined on 03/10/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, hot spot

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Review 19 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is quickly becoming one

2009

Dined on 03/09/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This is quickly becoming one of my favorite restaurants in NY. It has the perfect vibe to start off the night (love the music) and the food is amazing. We ordered a ton and each item was more delicious than the last. Some highlights include the skirt steak (so so so good), truffle mac and cheese, fried pickles, brussel sprouts, and most of the cocktails. I highly recommend this place for young groups."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 20 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I requested a corner booth

Dined on 03/09/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"I requested a corner booth but they did not honor my request.
Food and service was great! I would definitely return sometime soon!"

Dined on 03/09/2013

2012

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 21 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food, great service,

Dined on 03/09/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great food, great service, great ambiance- what else do you need? Oh yeah, great drinks too. Sons of Essex has it all plus board games. Check it out."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 22 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

When did "OK!" Become so Expensive

Dined on 03/08/2013

2009

Dined on 03/08/2013

2009

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The experience was ok but our group of four felt rushed by the waitress and bus staff. The food was creative but just ok. Most notable - TV Dinner, Lobster Pot Pie, and the ice cream sandwich. Btw... It's not cheap."

Dined on 03/08/2013

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Review 23 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I came here on Valentine's

Dined on 02/25/2013

Dined on 02/25/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I came here on Valentine's Day and enjoyed it so much I had to bring my friends back for a going away dinner. LOVE this place"

Dined on 02/25/2013

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 24 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The dessert was great, but

Dined on 02/16/2013

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The dessert was great, but the drinks are pricey and watery."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 25 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was definitely my

Dined on 02/23/2013

2008

Dined on 02/23/2013

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was definitely my least favorite part about sons of essex. It wasnt that impressive but everything else was great!"

Dined on 02/23/2013

2008

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch

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Review 26 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was one of the greatest

Dined on 02/16/2013

2008

Dined on 02/16/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was one of the greatest dining experiences I have had in awhile. Not only was the service, drinks and food on point but the DJ was spinning some serious jams which made dinner so much fun. I definitely recommend Sons of Essex for groups, probably not a first date but definitely a good date spot. I will definitely be going back, mostly for the fried chicken, mac and cheese and Biggie Smalls mashups! A++"

Dined on 02/16/2013

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 27 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

For kids

Dined on 02/17/2013

Dined on 02/17/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Awful service and food was mediocre. Not worth the money."

Dined on 02/17/2013

2010

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Review 28 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A Definite Recommendation

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I took my boyfriend here for his birthday- and it was perfect. The food is great, the atmosphere is awesome and the drinks are fantastic! Save room for dessert! Definitely looking forward to going back and diving into the rest of that menu or just to go back to the bar. If you have a small party you may end up sitting in very close proximity to another group, some of the tables are practically on top of one another but if you're not fussy about those things than it doesn't matter and if that's REALLY not your style than there are plenty of free standing tables with plenty of breathing room."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion

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Review 29 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Do not come here for dinner

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Dined on 02/13/2013

2007

Dined on 02/13/2013

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Do not come here for dinner if you are trying to catch up with friends, music is too loud for comfortable dinner conversation. Space is great, but food was pretty bad, especially for the price. We got the Chinese New Year special make your own baos app, that was actually pretty good! For main, scallops were undercooked, and the risotto was overcooked. The homemade twinkies were terrible! Cake was so dry!! Waiter was inattentive and it wasn't even busy..."

Dined on 02/13/2013

2007

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Review 30 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The food is consistently good,

Dined on 02/06/2013

2006

Dined on 02/06/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food is consistently good, not groundbreaking, but fun. The atmosphere is great and the staff are all very friendly."

Dined on 02/06/2013

2006

Special Features: good for groups, hot spot

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Review 31 for Sons of Essex

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food, good bar but not