Reviews for Essex Bar & Bistro in Charlotte, NC
Our first time here, we had lunch on the Saturday before Easter. It was crowded but we had no wait to sit and our food and... drinks were quickly brought out. They were out of Limoncello but I had the prickly pear cocktail and it was delicious. I had theblackened grouper tacos and my husband the chicken shawarma pita. Both were delicious. The tacos seem very small but we’refilling. The cilantro micro greens were very tasty as was the sauce. We sat outside on a beautiful spring day and it wascomfortable on the patio. Great atmosphere. Read more
I had the chicken brie l’t and holy moly was this sandwich amazing! Everything paired together SO nicely. I didn’t get a... chance to take a picture of all the food because everyone dove right in but from what others in my party said we were all veryimpressed with what we ordered. Docking a star because the shift change on 4/13 which we had to endure was highly uncomfortableand made us feel like we were a huge inconvenience. Otherwise, inside of the restaurant was gorgeous and outside seating on abeautiful day is highly recommended! Read more
Just got back from Essex for dinner with colleagues. We got the Essex Dip and Fried Cauliflower for the table as appetizers.... Both were delicious but we felt like the bread was less for the Dip especially if it was being shared by 5 people. My main dishwas Butter chicken and it was amazing. I didn’t quite like the service today. Read more
Our hotel recommended this restaurant and we had a lovely lunch during the St.Patricks day bar crawl. The service and food were... incredible and started off our anniversary weekend in the best way. Everything was incredibly flavorful and we honestly enjoyedthe food so much more than other places we had to make reservations for. We had tacos (shrimp and fish) and a few mules. It’sdefinitely a must return on my Charlotte list. Read more
The service was quick and we were seated fast. We came here on a Saturday night late after a show at the Belk theater. It might... have been the time of the night (10:30 pm) but the music was so loud that we could not talk at a two top. Besides that, thedrinks were top notch and the food was good (my wife loved it). I would visit again if it wasn't as loud. But if you're young oryoung at heart go for it the ambiance is great. Read more
First time at Essex for a large group lunch. The apps and food were fantastic! I enjoyed our time there. The service was good... but not out of this world, could have been a bit more attentive to the large group. Would happily eat here again for a lunchwith a smaller party. Butter chicken was a large portion and the bread was a interesting touch. The tacos were also great. Read more
Going to Essex is a STAPLE in each of my Charlotte trips! I go here several times throughout my stay whenever I’m in Charlotte... and I LOVE IT HERE! The Lamb Lollipops are A MUST! The pictures: Butter Chicken, Hummus, Lamb Lollipop, Chocolate Cake. Theenvironment is nice and the staff is always welcoming. Chris was our waiter both times this time around, and he is THE best! Wewent back the second time requesting him as our waiter due to how much we appreciated his service! He’s kind, welcoming, andentertaining! Thank you, Essex, for always making the stay in Charlotte the best! Read more
The patio is what brought us to Essex Bar & Bistro. It was a fantastic afternoon and the patio looked great to sit out and enjoy... the people on the plaza. We had street tacos and pizza and the drinks were great. Be sure to ask questions if you don't knowwhat something is. I ended up with a full glass of tequila. It was good! Just unexpected. The service was great and reallyenjoyed the experience. Read more