Essie's Restaurant Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Every morsel was a 10! Don't miss their Beet nachos- exploded with great flavor & texture!"
• "The food was fantastic, well seasoned and well prepared."
• "The pan fried chicken was perfectly moist and flavorful, the skirt steak was amazing."
• "The crispy chicken sandwich was fried well and full of flavor."
• "The food was very well prepared and flavorful. The Jambalaya Croquettes are highly recommended."
• "The fried chicken was the main character of this dish, well seasoned, crispy and juicy."
• "The food was impeccable with very unique pairings that melt in your mouth!"

Cons:

• "Great flavor but a measly portion of chicken. I received a half of a wing, a scrawny leg and a small thigh. There was no white meat!"
• "For the price, the small portion sizes of okay food was not worth it."
• "The waffles were good but they weren’t special."
• "The cornbread was not quite what I was expecting, as it was more like a cake loaf."
• "Overpaying for mediocre food."
• "It was dry and not flavorful at all."
• "The food was good minus the fact that my chicken was pink inside."

Service

Pros:

• "Even for brunch, the bartender put in his all for our cocktails."
• "Sharp, fast staff."
• "The staff is extraordinarily sweet & lovely."
• "The service was great as well. We will return and recommend."
• "Very attentive and friendly service - but still very slow to get food."
• "Our server Asia was on point and made our experience at Essie’s flawless."
• "The service is better than you’ll get in most restaurants anywhere. Our server was attentive and so friendly."

Cons:

• "The server had a hard time telling me anything about the TWO beers available."
• "The waiter and waitress were not very welcoming and very concerned about my friends and I conversation rather than doing their job."
• "Our server, though quite pleasant, was a bit absent minded."
• "Service was a bit slow in getting our drinks and food but overall a good experience."
• "Service was incredibly slow because they were understaffed."
• "Would have really liked to have tried the chicken and waffles but no one took our order after 20 mins of sitting down, so we left."
• "Service in a to go container says 'please don't stay'."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "What a quaint, well decorated, beautiful atmosphere to have dinner in."
• "The atmosphere was very pleasant. The wait service was great."
• "The whole environment is welcoming."
• "Delightful restaurant in the historic Little Italy neighborhood."
• "The atmosphere is welcoming, modern, and clean."
• "Atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming."
• "The dining room pays homage to the things of old with industrial and reclaimed wood features to create a cozy, warm and inviting environment."

Cons:

• "The air circulation was not what I expected, but it was manageable."
• "The sound levels allowed for conversation and, while it’s not a big space, we did not feel confined or hemmed in by neighboring tables."
• "There was a small jazz band which made it very loud to have a conversation."
• "The place is small, but doesn’t have the feel of a tight fit."

Value

Pros:

• "Great place, not too busy."
• "Adorable hole in the wall with great food."
• "Delicious food. Good wine selection. Great service. Reasonable pricing."
• "Fair prices and good portion sizes."
• "Ok price also."

Cons:

• "Tried to patron this restaurant and bring them business... the price quote I was given was $700 a week!"
• "That price was way overpriced and when I brought this to the owner's attention it was clear he didn't care."
• "Food is not bad but grossly overpriced!"
• "However, $37 for a piece of cod?? I can only surmise it was hand reared. For that price, in Poughkeepsie, I expected perfection. That it was not."
• "So 2 burgers and an appetizer turned into a $75 lunch."
• "The burger they have on the menu is $19 so I figured bison would be a bit more.... But it was $27!!!"