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Essex
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Mediterranean·Lower East Side, New York

Essex

Great Optionmedium confidence

Clear gluten-free labeling on the menu and a variety of labeled GF options make Essex a solid choice for gluten-free diners, with positive recent sentiment and adaptable dishes. Kitchen protocols and staff training are not fully documented, so strict celiacs should confirm details when ordering.

Gluten-Free Offerings

GF FryerGF Breakfast
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Cross-Contamination
Medium

Shared prep surfaces or fryer. Confirm practices on arrival.

Staff Knowledge
Medium

Staff have some GF awareness but may need prompting.

Illness Reports
None

No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.

GF Labeling
Clearly labeled
GF Options
20 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive
About

Essex, located on the Lower East Side, is a Mediterranean steakhouse known for its original Bottomless Brunch, featuring unlimited Mimosas and Bloody Marys. Chef Steffen Sander, with experience in Michelin-starred kitchens, leads the menu with signature dry-aged bone-in and Wagyu steaks. It's a go-to spot for brunch parties and late-night weekend gatherings. The restaurant is housed in the historic Schapiro's…

GF Menu
Snapshot — verify on arrival
MEZZE
Muhammara
Roasted Peppers | Walnuts
GF
Mixed olives
Garlic | Chili | Herbs
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Baba ghanoush
Roasted Eggplant | Tahini
GF
Hummus
Confit Garlic | Fresh Herbs
GF
Tzatziki
Yogurt | Cucumber | Garlic
GF
Feta-garlic spread
Pimentón | Fresh Herbs
GF
SHARES
Half-dozen east coast oysters
House-Made Cocktail Sauce | Shallot Mignonette
GF
Grilled spanish octopus
Nduja Sausage | Peewee Potatoes | Pickled Green Almonds
GF
Blistered shishito peppers
Sesame Yogurt | Lemon Vinaigrette | Sunflower Seed Dukkah
GF
Charred baby heirloom carrots
Herb Labneh | Puffed Wild Rice | Pepitas | Mint
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Crispy fried calamari
Pickled Peppers | Moroccan Spices | Black Garlic Aioli
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Seared dayboat scallops
Roasted Beets | Pomegranate | Crispy Kale | Carrot Mousseline
GF
MAINS
Essex steak frites
12 oz. Black Angus NY Strip Steak | Hand-Cut Fries | Sauce au Poivre
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Grilled whole branzino
Grilled Lemon | Capers | Olives | Zucchini & Raisin Salad
GF
Australian lamb chops
Creamy Polenta | Green Garbanzos | Charred Spring Onions
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Wagyu filet mignon
8 oz. Mishima Reserve Ultra Wagyu | Truffle-Potato Gratin | Sauce Bordelaise
GF
SIDES
Parmesan Truffle Fries
GF
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Balsamic
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Whipped Idaho Potatoes with Crispy Onions & Chives
GF
Sautéed Broccolini with Calabrian Chilis
GF
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Moderate confidence — some signals are inferred. Confirm details directly with the restaurant.

Logistics
Address
124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002, USA