Impress Them·Lower East Side·$$$ · Upscale·⭐ 9.0

Beauty & Essex

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A speakeasy disguised as a pawn shop — and somehow it works every time.

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What DatingDex says

You walk through a working pawn shop to get to one of the most theatrical dining rooms in New York — exposed brick, chandeliers, two-story bar, and a crowd that dressed for it. The shared small plates format (the tuna tartare and lobster corn dogs are non-negotiable) keeps the energy moving and creates natural conversation anchors.

Beauty & Essex is one of the top impress them spots in Lower East Side. At a upscale price point, it fits well when you want a impress them feel without guesswork.

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