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Sons of Essex

Speakeasy and American Restaurant$$$$

Lower East Side, New York

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Sons of Essex

7.4^/10

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Ranked #7 for DJs in New York
Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and The Corcoran Group
"Truffle Mac and Cheese and for some reason, the best DJ in LES."(9 Tips)
"Brunch Pizza is excellent."(4 Tips)
"Get the truffle pizza and listen to biggie."(5 Tips)
"Great drinks: Five Points Moscow Mule, Teddy Roosevelt."(3 Tips)

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Victor JungDecember 17, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Diver scallops to die for... And paired with Grand Sachem... Even more yumminess.
Louis MattaMay 7, 2015
Awesome facade & good drinks
Ankush BhatiaMarch 13, 2013
The truffle pizza is a must have! So good!
Alexandra Chavane de DalmassyDecember 8, 2013
Pretty good happy hour prices - from 5 to 7pm, but not on Sundays!
Jake Spencer HammelMay 28, 2013
Everything has cheese on it here! So good.
Sissi NieJanuary 29, 2018
Super trendy - could be fun for drinks. But dinner just isn't worth the $$$ when you have so many better options in this neighborhood for less. Biggest rip off - the (raw) brussel salad.
AmyJune 2, 2013
The braised short rib sandwich is completely insane. It's really sad when it's over.
Stephen GatesSeptember 8, 2013
One of my favorite brunch spots in NYC.
Ivie CJune 15, 2013
The tuna tostada is so delicious! Yummy.
Sah LiangMarch 24, 2013
Amazing mac and cheesw
Dale WalterSeptember 9, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Get the Tots at brunch - you won't be disappointed!
Laura MarincolaAugust 14, 2014
Dont miss the chocolate cake!
KaydeeNovember 13, 2011
Food: Latin Mac. Great drinks: Five Points Moscow Mule, Teddy Roosevelt.
Patrick CruzMarch 12, 2013
Best music in a restaurant...ever. 90's hip-hop >>>
Karlie HustleJanuary 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The Teddy Roosevelt is my drink of choice. Clean and refreshing. :)
Megan EysamanMarch 16, 2016
Need to go for actual brunch, not just drinks
Gerard McGearyJuly 14, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the Sangria. It's the best ever!
Kevin GarciaAugust 22, 2014
We got free drinks? Amazing bar tender team
Patrick DonagherApril 29, 2012
Best damn brunch menu in NYC, very creative!
Rikin DiwanJune 24, 2014
Mac & cheese is practically a requirement.
Javier RodriguezMay 12, 2019
Burger and truffle fries
Ron CabreraFebruary 16, 2015
Order the shrimp and grits!
Cathy MuldowneyAugust 28, 2012
Been here 5+ times
brunch was only so-so. definitely head there at night - three words: old school hip-hop.
Jan SichermannApril 16, 2013
If you sit at a table with a drawer, take a look.
TribecaApril 11, 2012
Old school restaurant for brunch, dinner, or late-night snack
Rebecca GottliebJune 5, 2012
mushroom and goat cheese flat bread. do it.
GabrielleOctober 26, 2013
Caution if you have recently had surgery. This place is not sensitive to reservations or your one-legged status.
Michael CAugust 24, 2013
get the Grand Sachem. its really good.
Patrick CruzMarch 12, 2013
GET. THE. RIBS. Seriously. Ribs.
KimNovember 23, 2014
Love the music that was being played.
Irina SkayaFebruary 23, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Omg! The Mac & Cheese grilled cheese is heaven!
Chien DaoApril 27, 2013
All the food and drinks are good.
Candice IdehenJuly 27, 2012
Go there for the ambiance and great music not so much for the food.
Stephanie BagleyDecember 18, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Order the truffle tator tots. They're life changing.
Jaclyn 💃🏻October 2, 2013
Kale salad was pretty good!
Kjetil HolmefjordNovember 4, 2011
Love the atmosphere here.... almost as it should have been a nightclub
Carmen WitherspoonSeptember 20, 2013
The braised short ribs are banging!
K CApril 16, 2016
TRUFFLE MAC AND THAT DJ 🔥🔥🔥
Sah LiangMarch 24, 2013
Best mac and cheese... Wow. Really. Wow.
Paul PApril 8, 2012
The bloody mary is pretty damn good.
Randy HinesJanuary 19, 2014
Try a "spicy mike"!
Yera HaApril 23, 2015
Go here if you like to dance.
Tricia JohnsJanuary 25, 2015
Tomato soup! And Matt Isono❤️
Alex WessnerJanuary 5, 2012
Get the truffle pizza and listen to biggie.
Lina AlmNovember 9, 2014
Love this place
Claes BäckmanNovember 3, 2011
Awesome service and awesome drinks!
Lauren SantiagoNovember 16, 2011
The exterminators came right after we ordered. Walked str8 thru the restaurant non-discreetly, faces covered in masks and all. WTF. Leave now!
Phil TorontoNovember 28, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the Jacob Riis tea cocktail!
Franki WJanuary 1, 2014
Truffle Mac and cheese omg
Clarissa BlancoNovember 15, 2014
Hot cider in the winter. 👍

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