Essex Bar & Bistro Menu

4.1
(1,350+ Reviews)
  • Appetizers/Soup/Salad

    • Hummus

      chickpeas, harissa, olive oil, garlic naan
      $15.00
      Hummus
    • Fried Cauliflower

      chickpea tempura, curry sauce, tamarind glaze, herb tomato sauce, candied pecans
      $17.00
      Fried Cauliflower
    • FALAFEL

      chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, Mediterranean mix, tahini, harissa
      $18.00
    • Essex Dip Trio

      pimento cheese, guacamole, feta-yogurt, garlic naan
      $17.00
    • Bang Bang Grouper

      fresh grouper, spicy mayo, scallions, Szechuan sauce, sesame seeds, kim-chi glaze
      $24.00
    • Fried Artichokes

      Fried artichokes, Greek yogurt, balsamic glaze, arugula, parmesan, almonds
      $19.00
    • Cup Tomato Soup

      served with half Essex baugette
      $8.00
    • Bowl Tomato Soup

      Served with Essex baugette
      $10.00
    • Warm Brussel Sprout Caesar

      grilled chicken, breadcrumbs, parmesan, asiago caesar dressing
      $19.00
      Warm Brussel Sprout Caesar
    • Greek Salad

      tomatoes, cucumbers, romaine, feta, vinegar, olive oil kalamata olives, zaatar
      $15.00
    • Beet Salad

      arugula, candied pecans, feta-yogurt, shaved parmesan, Sherry vinaigrette
      $18.00
    • Quinoa Salad

      quinoa, parsley, scallions, roasted almonds, feta cheese, roasted sweet potatoes, lemon juice, olive oil
      $17.00
      Quinoa Salad
    • Burrata Carpaccio

      Fig jam, pistachios, extra virgin olive oil, served with house bread.
      $20.00
  • SANDWICHES

    • Essex Italian

      $19.00
    • Chicken Shawarma Pita

      chicken shawarma, red cabbage slaw, tahini, harissa, house-made pocket pita
      $17.00
      Chicken Shawarma Pita
    • Chicken Brie 'LT

      grilled chicken breast, candied bacon, brie spread, roasted tomato, arugula, on brioche bread
      $18.00
    • Pimento Cheese Burger

      pimento cheese, crispy onions, brioche bun
      $17.00
      Pimento Cheese Burger
    • Falafel Pita

      House made pocket pita, red cabbage slaw, tahini, harissa.
      $15.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

      fried chicken, honey buffalo sauce, dill pickle, mayo, slaw, brioche bun
      $17.00
    • Philly Cheese Steak

      sliced steak, onions & peppers, four cheese sauce
      $20.00
    • Essex Cheeseburger

      American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, brioche bun
      $16.00
  • FLATBREADS

    • Mortadella & Arugula

      $20.00
    • Pistachio & Pesto

      $20.00
    • Braised Short Rib Flatbread

      garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, braised short rib, shaved parmesan
      $19.00
    • Margherita Flatbread

      tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, oven-roasted tomato
      $17.00
      Margherita Flatbread
    • Sausage Bacon Pepperoni Ham Fb

      $19.00
  • TACOS

    • Blackened Grouper Tacos

      $17.00
    • Grilled Steak Tacos

      three white corn tortillas, tomatillo salsa, red pepper salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro, queso fresco.
      $17.00
    • Tempura Shrimp Tacos

      three white corn tortillas, tomatillo salsa, red pepper salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro, queso fresco.
      $17.00
      Tempura Shrimp Tacos
    • Grilled Chicken Tacos

      three white corn tortillas, tomatillo salsa, red pepper salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro, queso fresco.
      $17.00
  • BISTRO PLATES

    • Mediterranean Bowl

      bulgar wheat, Israeli salad, cabbage slaw, hummus, tahini. Choice or beef or chicken shawarma or falafel
      $18.00
      Mediterranean Bowl
    • Lamb Kefta

      lamb kefta, tahini, hummus, red cabbage, grilled tomato, onion and zucchini
      $19.00
      Lamb Kefta
    • Butter Chicken

      marinated in Indian spices, herb tomato sauce. choice of rice or a garlic naan
      $20.00
    • Shrimp & Grits

      creamy grits and shrimp, creole sauce, red peppers, andouille sausage, onions, chives, shaved parmesan
      $20.00
      Shrimp & Grits
    • Chicken Schnitzel

      breaded chicken cutlet, arugula, red onion, parmesan, cherry tomatoes, lemon olive oil
      $19.00
  • SIDES

    • Broccolini

      $6.00
    • Carrots & Celery

      $3.00
    • Cheese Grits

      $6.00
    • Na'an

      $3.00
    • Regular Fries

      $6.00
    • Side Bacon

      $6.00
    • Side Chicken Shawarma

      $7.00
    • Side Falafel

      $6.00
    • Side Grilled Chicken

      $7.00
    • Side Grilled Shrimp Skewer

      $8.00
    • Side Harrisa

      $1.50
    • Side Rice

      $4.00
    • Side Salmon

      $11.00
    • Side Tzatziki

      $1.50
    • Small Brussels Caesar

      $6.00
    • Small Greek Salad

      $6.00
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      $6.00
  • Beverages

    • Pepsi

      $1.75
    • Diet Pepsi

      $1.75
    • Sierra Mist

      $1.75
    • Mountain Dew

      $1.75
    • Dr. Pepper

      $1.75
    • Sweet Tea

      $1.75
    • Unsweet Tea

      $1.75
    • San Pelligrino Bottle

      $7.00
    • Aqua Panna Bottle

      $7.00
  • DESSERTS

    • Flourless Chocolate Cake

      $9.00
    • Cheesecake

      $9.00
  • TO START

    • FALAFEL

      chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, Mediterranean mix, tahini, harissa
      $18.00
    • ESSEX DIP TRIO

      pimento cheese, guacamole, feta-yogurt, Essex baguette
      $18.00
    • HUMMUS

      chickpeas, garlic, harissa, Essex baguette
      $16.00
    • FRIED ARTICHOKES

      greek yogurt, balsamic glaze, arugula, parmesan, almonds
      $20.00
    • CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE

      chef’s selection of fine meats & cheeses, assorted accoutrements, Essex baguette
      $25.00
      CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE
    • CHEESE PLATTER

      $20.00
    • CHARCUTERIE PLATTER

      $20.00
    • FRIED CAULIFLOWER

      chickpea tempura, curry sauce, tamarind glaze, herb tomato sauce, candied pecans
      $18.00
      FRIED CAULIFLOWER
    • MEDITERRANEAN DIP TRIO

      hummus, tzatziki, spicy eggplant & butternut, squash salad, Essex baguette
      $18.00
    • BURRATA CARPACIO

      $21.00
  • FROM THE GARDEN

    • WARM BRUSSELS CAESAR

      house-made bread crumbs, parmesan, herbs, asiago caesar dressing
      $19.00
      WARM BRUSSELS CAESAR
    • FRESH MARKET SALAD

      cucumber, tomato, avocado, red onion, artichoke hearts, mediterranean olives, feta, zaatar, parsley, Greek vinaigrette
      $17.00
    • BEET SALAD

      arugula, candied pecans, feta-yogurt, shaved parmesan, sherry vinaigrette
      $18.00
    • QUINOA SALAD

      quinoa, parsley, scallions, roasted almonds, feta cheese, roasted sweet potatoes, lemon, olive oil
      $17.00
      QUINOA SALAD
  • FLATBREADS

    • SAUSAGE BACON HAM PEPPERONI FB

      tomato sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, sausage, bacon, ham, pepperoni
      $19.00
    • BRAISED SHORT RIB FLATBREAD

      $19.00
    • MARGHERITA FLATBREAD

      $17.00
    • MORTADELLA & ARUGULA

      $20.00
    • PISTACHIO & PESTO

      $20.00
  • FROM THE FIELD

    • LAMB CHOP LOLLIPOPS

      grilled lamb chops over tzatziki, olive oil roasted fingerling potatoes
      $37.00
      LAMB CHOP LOLLIPOPS
    • ASIAN STYLE SKIRT STEAK

      szechuan sauce, parsnip purée, candied pecans, cilantro
      $26.00
    • CHURRASCO

      chimichurri sauce, hanger steak, butternut squash cream, broccolini
      $26.00
      CHURRASCO
    • BUTTER CHICKEN

      chicken marinated in indian spices, micro cilantro, herb tomato sauce, Essex baguette
      $23.00
      BUTTER CHICKEN
    • MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

      grilled Mediterranean chicken, tzatziki, roasted fingerling potatoes
      $24.00
      MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN
    • LAMB KEFTA

      lamb kefta, tahini, hummus, red cabbage, grilled tomato, onion and zucchini
      $24.00
      LAMB KEFTA
    • ESSEX GNOCCHI

      $35.00
    • CHICKEN DIM SUM

      $27.00
    • SHORT RIB RAVIOLI

      $25.00
    • FILET MIGNON

      $39.00
  • OFF THE DOCK

    • TEMPURA SHRIMP TACOS

      corn tortillas, tomatillo salsa, red pepper salsa, avocado mousse micro cilantro, queso fresco
      $21.00
      TEMPURA  SHRIMP TACOS
    • GRILLED OCTOPUS

      parsnip puree, chimichurri
      $27.00
      GRILLED OCTOPUS
    • TUNA POKE TACOS

      $23.00
    • FRIED CALAMARI

      fried rings and tentacles, Szechuan sauce
      $22.00
    • SHRIMP & GRITS

      creamy grits, shrimp, creole sauce, andouille sausage, red peppers, onions, shaved parmesan
      $25.00
      SHRIMP & GRITS
    • GRILLED SALMON

      creamy tomato sauce, grilled broccolini
      $30.00
      GRILLED SALMON
    • GORGONZOLA SHRIMP

      $28.00
  • SIDES

    • CELERY AND CARROTS

      $4.00
    • Cheese Grits

      $6.00
    • Churrasco Skewer

      $13.00
    • EXTRA CRISPY PITA

      $6.00
    • FRIES

      $6.00
    • Mediterranean Chicken Skewer

      $10.00
    • Mixed Veggies

      $5.00
    • NAAN

      $4.00
    • RICE

      $5.00
    • Shrimp Skewer

      $11.00
    • Side Bacon

      $6.00
    • Side Broccollini

      $6.00
    • Side Roasted Potatoes

      $6.00
    • Side Salmon Filet

      $18.00
    • Side Zucchini

      $6.00
    • Small Brussel

      $6.00
    • Small Greek

      $6.00
    • Side Falafel

      $6.00
  • DESSERTS

    • Apple Tart

      $9.00
    • Cheesecake

      $9.00
    • Chocolate Fudge Cake

      $9.00
  • Desserts

    • Cheesecake

      $9.00
    • Chocolate Fudge Cake

      $9.00
  • WINE BOTTLES

    • Athena Chardonnay

      $26.00
    • Davis Bynum Chardonnay

      $50.00
    • Olcaviana Organic Tempernillo

      $30.00
    • Orin Swift Blank Stare Sauvignon Blanc

      $62.00
    • Rombauer Cabernet

      $95.00
    • Stags Leap Chardonnay

      $62.00
    • Twomey by Silver Oak Cabernet

      $110.00
    • Veuve Cliquot Rose 375ml

      $110.00

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