Essex Bar & Bistro (Uptown)

Chef’s selection of fine meats & cheeses, assorted accoutrements.

Garlic cream sauce, three cheese blend, sliced grilled potatoes, egg, bacon, caramelized onions.

Kalbi beef, fried egg, pork belly, kimchi glaze, spicy mayo, scallions, sesame seeds, essex home fries.

Mixed berry, yogurt, date glaze.

Cheese filled naan with sunny side up egg.

House made corn & flour tortilla, tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, black beans, topped with a sunny side up egg, sour cream, cilantro.

2 eggs, choice of bacon or sausage, essex home fries, brioche toast.

Parsley, cilantro, green onion, feta, tomato confit, served with essex home fries, Israeli salad.

Egg, chorizo, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa, garlic aioli, arugula, essex home fries.

Housemade fresh bagel, cream cheese, house smoked salmon, capers, onions, tomato, essex home fries.

Yogurt, granola, mixed fruit.

Filled with krab & shrimp tempura and topped with tuna and avocado, with a sweet glaze, spicy mayo and masago.

Filled with cucumber and spicy tuna and shrimp tempura, topped with krab, avocado and spicy mayo.

Filled with shrimp tempura and cucumber, topped with a blue crab and spicy crab mix and spicy mayo.

Filled with shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado and krab, topped with blue crab, spicy tuna, salmon, shrimp, spicy mayo and eel sauce.

Filled with tempura chicken and finished with avocado, masago, candied pecans, eel sauce, spicy mayo, scallions.

Filled with lobster salad, cucumber, masago, lettuce, tempura lobster tail and avocado, sweet sesame glaze.

Filled with cucumber, avocado and kani, topped with yello tail, salmon, white tuna, shrimp and avocado.

Filled with krab tempura, salmon, tuna and cucumber, topped with yellow tail, ceviche and micro cilantro.

Filled with spicy mayo, cucumber, crab, shrimp tempura, topped with blue crab mix, crab cake, cream cheese, masago, sweet glaze and spicy mayo.

Filled with shrimp tempura, cucumber and avocado, topped with a blue crab mix, filet, scallion, eel sauce, ponzu.

Filled with krab, cucumber, avocado, cream cheese, tempura lobster and tuna, topped with salmon, tobiko, scallion, kimchi sauce and spicy mayo.

Layers of strawberry, mango and caramel gelato with vanilla cake, covered in toasted Italian meringue, served with caramel sauce and candied almonds.

Deep fried ricotta cheese filling, served with chocolate ganache, topped with powdered sugar.

Traditional cheesecake with swirls of pumpkin, fall spices and caramel sauce on a gingersnap crust.

Bruleed figs, brown butter cake and a red wine caramel sauce.

Chocolate pistachio mousse with pistachio cake and a rich dark chocolate glaze, served with caramel sauce and toasted pistachios.

Chickpeas, harissa, olive oil, garlic naan.

Pimento cheese, guacamole, feta-yogurt, garlic naan.

Short rib, lentils, chick peas and tomatoes.

Tomatoes, cucumbers, romaine, feta, vinegar, olive oil, kalamata olives, za'atar.

Napa cabbage, cashew, peanut, candied pecan, avocado, Asian vinaigrette, tamarind sauce, scallion, wonton chips, micro cilantro.

Grilled chicken, housemade croutons, parmesan, Asiago Caesar dressing.

Stir fried chicken, candied pecan, water chestnuts, shiitake mushrooms, wonton chips and ginger dressing.

Short rib, guajillo pepper sauce, garlic, onions, queso fresco, avocado mousse, micro cilantro, on a rustic bun.

Housemade pocket pita, red cabbage slaw, red onions, tomatoes, tahini, harissa.

Housemade pocket pita, red cabbage slaw, tomatoes, red onions, tahini and harissa.

House-ground lamb & beef blend, hummus, harissa, on a rustic bun.

Mushrooms, brie, arugula tossed in cider dressing, on a rustic bun.

Grilled chicken breast, candied bacon, brie spread, roasted tomato and arugula, on brioche bread.

Pork belly, quick kimchi slaw, garlic aioli, rustic bun.

Housemade pocket pita, red cabbage slaw, red onions, tomatoes, tahini and harissa.

Fried or blackened catch, tomatillo salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro and queso fresco.

Tomatillo salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro and queso fresco.

Gonzo sauce, tomatillo salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro and queso fresco.

Roasted pork shoulder, guacamole, tomatillo salsa, onions, queso fresco and cilantro.

Garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, Asiago, parmesan and olive oil.

Mushroom blend, mozzarella, caramelized onions, shaved parmesan, basil oil, herb ricotta, parsley.

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, oven-roasted tomato.

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, sausage, bacon and ham.

White sauce, mozzarella sauce, brussel sprouts, roasted red peppers and grilled red onions.

Shredded chicken, cheese, cilantro and queso fresco.

Two grilled chicken skewers set over potatoes & Greek yogurt.

Shrimp or chicken, rice noodles, peanuts and bean sprouts.

Thin sliced shaved beef with green & red peppers, served over white rice.

Creamy mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Mustard herb rub, served with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables.

Water chestnuts, carrots and scallions over white rice.

Served with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables.

Marinated in Indian spices, herb tomato sauce, served with garlic naan.

Pimento cheese, guacamole, feta yogurt, garlic naan.

Kale-radicchio-spinach blend, granny smith apples, candied pecans, goat gouda, apple cider vinaigrette.

Candied pecans, feta-yogurt spread, arugula, shaved goat gouda, sherry vinaigrette.

Housemade croutons, parmesan, herbs, Asiago Caesar dressing.

Chicpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, Mediterranean mix, tahini, harissa.

Hummus, moroccan tomato confit, baba ganoush, garlic naan.

Chickpea tempura, curry sauce, tamarind glaze, candied pecans.

Potato, carrot, green peas, cilantro, szechuan tamarind sauce.

Mushrooms, peas, brown butter sauce, shaved parmesan.

Spinach, mozzarella, parmesan, topped with bleu cheese.

Filled with krab & shrimp tempura and topped with tuna and avocado, with a sweet glaze, spicy mayo and masago.

Filled with cucumber and spicy tuna and shrimp tempura, topped with krab, avocado and spicy mayo.

Filled with shrimp tempura and cucumber, topped with a blue crab and spicy crab mix and spicy mayo.

Filled with shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado and krab, topped with blue crab, spicy tuna, salmon, shrimp, spicy mayo and eel sauce.

Filled with tempura chicken and finished with avocado, masago, candied pecans, eel sauce, spicy mayo, scallions.

Filled with lobster salad, cucumber, masago, lettuce, tempura lobster tail and avocado, sweet sesame glaze.

Filled with cucumber, avocado and kani, topped with yello tail, salmon, white tuna, shrimp and avocado.

Filled with spicy mayo, cucumber, krab, shrimp tempura, topped with blue crab mix, crabcake, cream cheese, masago, sweet glaze and spicy mayo.

Filled with shrimp tempura, cucumber and avocado, topped with a blue crab mix, filet, scallion, eel sauce, ponzu.

Filled with krab, cucumber, avocado, cream cheese, tempura lobster and tuna, topped with salmon, tobiko, scallion, kimchi sauce and spicy mayo.

Chef's selection of fine meats & cheeses, assorted accoutrements.

Chef's selection, five items, assorted accoutrements.

Chef's selection, five items, assorted accoutrements.

Roasted pork shoulder, guacamole, tomatillo salsa, onion, queso fresco, cilantro.

House ground lamb & beef bland, hummus, harissa, Mediterranean mix, onion, parsley.

Parsnip puree, quick kimchi slaw, pickled cucumber, sweet chili sauce, bulgogi glaze, micro cilantro.

Asian vegetable medley, Napa cabbage, garlic, ginger, carrot, onion.

Housemade ravioli, demi-glaze, shaved parmesan, roasted pearl onions, olive oil.

Tomato jam, arugula salad, garlic aioli, parmesan, olive oil, balsamic reduction, radish.

Chicken marinated in Indian spices, herb tomato sauce, micro cilantro, garlic naan.

Greek yogurt, fried cauliflower, pine nuts, fresh lemon juice.

Peppercorn cream sauce, seasonal vegetables, cauliflower puree.

Quick kimchi, guacamole, tomatillo salsa, cilantro.

Housemade sopes, braised short ribs, tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, micro cilantro.

Tomato sauce, whipped herb ricotta, parmesan, scallion.

Housemade pocket pita, shawarma, harissa, tahini, grilled onions and tomato, Mediterranean mix.

Napa cabbage, cashew, peanut, candid pecans, avocado, Asian vinaigrette, tamarind sauce, scallion, wonton chips, micro cilantro.

Steamed bun, quick kimchi, garlic aioli, szechuan sauce, cilantro-cucumber salad.

Chimichurri sauce, hanger steak, roasted potatoes, alfredo sauce.

Served with garlic aioli.

Szechuan sauce, parsnip puree, candid pecans, cilantro, mint, parsley.

Ahi, wonton chips, avocado mousse, spicy aioli, Mediterranean mix, ponzu, olive oil, micro greens.

Gonzo sauce, tomatillo salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro, queso fresco, housemade corn & flour tortilla.

Yellow coconut curry, sun-dried tomato, cilantro, garlic naan.

Rock shrimp, olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, parsley, garlic naan.

Garlic aioli, avocado mousse, radish, served on a wonton chip.

Creamy grits and shrimp, served with a creole sauce, andouille sausage, red peppers, onions, chives, shaved parmesan.

Flash fried, cherry peppers, tomato sauce.

Housemade corn & flour tortilla, tempura fried, crema, red tomatillo salsa, guacamole, queso fresco, red cabbage.

Catch fried, served with French fries, housemade tartar sauce.

Jalapeño, tomato, red onion, micro cilantro, tomatillo salsa, avocado mousse, wonton chips.

Shrimp, mussels, squid, white wine tomato sauce, garlic naan.

Fresh grouper from murrells inlet, tossed in a spicy mayo, szechuan sauce, sesame seeds, scallions, kimchi glaze.

Mozzarella, caramelized onions, shaved parmesan, garlic basil oil, herb ricotta, parsley.

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, sausage, bacon, ham.

Tomato sauce, feta, mozzarella, grilled eggplant, kalamata olives.

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, oven-roasted tomato.

Garlic cram sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, caramelized onion puree, parmesan, oregano.

Garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, Asiago, parmesan, olive oil, arugula tossed in cider dressing.

Layers of strawberry, mango and caramel gelato with vanilla cake, covered in toasted Italian meringue, served with caramel sauce and candied almonds.

Bruleed figs, brown butter cake and a red wine caramel sauce.

House-made bread crumbs, Parmesan, herbs, and asiago Caesar dressing.

Grilled lamb chops over tzatziki, olive oil roasted fingerling potatoes.

Chicken marinated in Indian spices, micro cilantro, herb tomato sauce, and Essex baguette.

Ahi tuna, wonton chips, avocado mousse, ponzu, olive oil, seaweed salad, and microgreens.

Szechuan sauce, parsnip puree, candied pecans, and cilantro.

Chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, Mediterranean mix, tahini, and harissa.

Pimento cheese, guacamole, feta-yogurt, and Essex baguette.

Chickpeas, garlic, and Essex baguette.

Greek yogurt, balsamic glaze, arugula, Parmesan, and almonds.

Chef’s selection of fine meats and cheeses, assorted accouterments, and Essex baguette.

Chickpea tempura, curry sauce, tamarind glaze, herb tomato sauce, and candied pecans.

Hummus, tzatziki, spicy eggplant and butternut, squash salad, and Essex baguette.

Ground chicken, water chestnuts, Szechuan sauce, and scallions.

House-made bread crumbs, Parmesan, herbs, and asiago Caesar dressing.

Cucumber, tomato, avocado, red onion, artichoke hearts, Mediterranean olives, feta, zaatar, parsley, and Greek vinaigrette.

Arugula, candied pecans, feta-yogurt, shaved Parmesan, and sherry vinaigrette.

Quinoa, parsley, scallions, roasted almonds, feta cheese, roasted sweet potatoes, lemon, and olive oil.

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, sausage, bacon, ham, and pepperoni.

Garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, caramelized onion puree, and shaved Parmesan.

Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, and oven-roasted tomato.

Harissa, ground lamb, parsley, cilantro, and grilled vegetable salsa.

Grilled lamb chops over tzatziki, olive oil roasted fingerling potatoes.

Szechuan sauce, parsnip puree, candied pecans, and cilantro.

Steamed wontons stuffed with garlic, carrots, onion, and chicken, served with a sesame soy sauce.

Braised short rib and garlic aioli served on a brioche bun.

Chimichurri sauce, hanger steak, butternut squash cream, and broccolini.

House-made ravioli, demi-glace, shaved Parmesan, roasted onions, peas, and olive oil.

Chicken marinated in Indian spices, micro cilantro, herb tomato sauce, and Essex baguette.

Grilled Mediterranean chicken, tzatziki, and roasted fingerling potatoes.

Quarter chicken, honey Buffalo sauce, and wilted arugula.

Lamb kefta, tahini, hummus, red cabbage, grilled tomato, onion, and zucchini.

Corn tortillas, tomatillo salsa, red pepper salsa, avocado mousse micro cilantro, and queso fresco.

Parsnip puree and chimichurri.

Fresh local grouper, spicy mayonnaise, scallions, Szechuan sauce, sesame seeds, and kimchi glaze.

Ahi tuna, wonton chips, avocado mousse, ponzu, olive oil, seaweed salad, and microgreens.

Fried rings, tentacles, and Szechuan sauce.

Lobster claws and tails, asiago, Cheddar, and shaved Parmesan.

Creamy grits, shrimp, creole sauce, andouille sausage, red peppers, onions, and shaved Parmesan.

Chickpeas, harissa, olive oil, and garlic naan.

Chickpea tempura, curry sauce, tamarind glaze, herb tomato sauce, and candied pecans.

Chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, Mediterranean mix, tahini, and harissa.

Pimento cheese, guacamole, feta-yogurt, and garlic naan.

Fresh grouper, spicy mayonnaise, scallions, Szechuan sauce, sesame seeds, and kimchi glaze.

Fried artichokes, Greek yogurt, balsamic glaze, arugula, Parmesan, and almonds.

Grilled chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and asiago Caesar dressing.

Tomatoes, cucumbers, romaine, feta, vinegar, olive oil Kalamata olives, and zaatar.

Arugula, candied pecans, feta-yogurt, shaved Parmesan, and sherry vinaigrette.

Quinoa, parsley, scallions, roasted almonds, feta cheese, roasted sweet potatoes, lemon juice, and olive oil.

Harissa, ground lamb, parsley, cilantro, and grilled vegetable salsa.

Garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, braised short rib, and shaved Parmesan.

Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, and oven-roasted tomato.

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, sausage, bacon, and ham.

Grilled salmon, house-made tartar sauce, arugula, roasted tomatoes, and brioche bun. Choice of French fries, sweet potato waffle fries, or Greek salad.

Choice of chicken or beef shawarma, red cabbage slaw, tahini, harissa, and house-made pocket pita. Choice of French fries, sweet potato waffle fries, or Greek salad.

Grilled chicken breast, candied bacon, brie spread, roasted tomato, arugula, and on brioche bread. Choice of French fries, sweet potato waffle fries, or Greek salad.

Pimento cheese, crispy onions, and brioche bun. Choice of French fries, sweet potato waffle fries, or Greek salad.

House made pocket pita, red cabbage slaw tahini, and harissa. Choice of French fries, sweet potato waffle fries, or Greek salad.

Fried chicken, honey Buffalo sauce, dill pickle, mayonnaise, slaw, and brioche bun. Choice of French fries, sweet potato waffle fries, or Greek salad.

Sliced steak, onions and peppers, and four cheese sauce. Choice of French fries, sweet potato waffle fries, or Greek salad.

American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and brioche bun. Choice of French fries, sweet potato waffle fries, or Greek salad.

Three white corn tortillas, tomatillo salsa, red pepper salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro, and queso fresco. Served on our house made corn and flour tortillas. Choice of French fries, sweet potato waffle fries, or Greek salad.

Three white corn tortillas, tomatillo salsa, red pepper salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro, and queso fresco. Served on our house made corn and flour tortillas. Choice of French fries, sweet potato waffle fries, or Greek salad.

Three white corn tortillas, tomatillo salsa, red pepper salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro, and queso fresco. Served on our house made corn and flour tortillas. Choice of French fries, sweet potato waffle fries, or Greek salad.

Three white corn tortillas, tomatillo salsa, red pepper salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro, and queso fresco. Served on our house made corn and flour tortillas. Choice of French fries, sweet potato waffle fries, or Greek salad.

Quinoa, Israeli salad, cabbage slaw, hummus, and tahini. Choice of beef or chicken shawarma or falafel.

Grilled chicken breast and grilled potatoes. Choice of chimichurri or creamy mushroom sauce.

Lamb kefta, tahini, hummus, red cabbage, grilled tomato, onion, and zucchini.

Marinated in Indian spices, herb tomato sauce. Choice of garlic naan.

Creamy grits and shrimp, creole sauce, red peppers, andouille sausage, onions, chives, and shaved Parmesan.

Breaded chicken cutlet, arugula, red onion, Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, and lemon olive oil.

House-made limoncello with infused raspberries, basil simple syrup, lemon juice, and soda.

Chickpeas, harissa, olive oil, garlic naan.

Pimento cheese, guacamole, feta-yogurt, garlic naan.

Short rib, lentils, chick peas and tomatoes.

Tomatoes, cucumbers, romaine, feta, vinegar, olive oil, kalamata olives, za'atar.

Napa cabbage, cashew, peanut, candied pecan, avocado, Asian vinaigrette, tamarind sauce, scallion, wonton chips, micro cilantro.

Grilled chicken, housemade croutons, parmesan, Asiago Caesar dressing.

Stir fried chicken, candied pecan, water chestnuts, shiitake mushrooms, wonton chips and ginger dressing.

Short rib, guajillo pepper sauce, garlic, onions, queso fresco, avocado mousse, micro cilantro, on a rustic bun.

Housemade pocket pita, red cabbage slaw, red onions, tomatoes, tahini, harissa.

Housemade pocket pita, red cabbage slaw, tomatoes, red onions, tahini and harissa.

House-ground lamb & beef blend, hummus, harissa, on a rustic bun.

Mushrooms, brie, arugula tossed in cider dressing, on a rustic bun.

Grilled chicken breast, candied bacon, brie spread, roasted tomato and arugula, on brioche bread.

Housemade pocket pita, red cabbage slaw, red onions, tomatoes, tahini and harissa.

Fried or blackened catch, tomatillo salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro and queso fresco.

Tomatillo salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro and queso fresco.

Gonzo sauce, tomatillo salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro and queso fresco.

Roasted pork shoulder, guacamole, tomatillo salsa, onions, queso fresco and cilantro.

Filled with krab & shrimp tempura and topped with tuna and avocado, with a sweet glaze, spicy mayo and masago.

Filled with cucumber and spicy tuna and shrimp tempura, topped with krab, avocado and spicy mayo.

Filled with shrimp tempura and cucumber, topped with a blue crab and spicy crab mix and spicy mayo.

Filled with shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado and krab, topped with blue crab, spicy tuna, salmon, shrimp, spicy mayo and eel sauce.

Filled with tempura chicken and finished with avocado, masago, candied pecans, eel sauce, spicy mayo, scallions.

Filled with lobster salad, cucumber, masago, lettuce, tempura lobster tail and avocado, sweet sesame glaze.

Filled with cucumber, avocado and kani, topped with yello tail, salmon, white tuna, shrimp and avocado.

Filled with krab tempura, salmon, tuna and cucumber, topped with yellow tail, ceviche and micro cilantro.

Filled with spicy mayo, cucumber, krab, shrimp tempura, topped with blue crab mix, crabcake, cream cheese, masago, sweet glaze and spicy mayo.

Filled with shrimp tempura, cucumber and avocado, topped with a blue crab mix, filet, scallion, eel sauce, ponzu.

Filled with krab, cucumber, avocado, cream cheese, tempura lobster and tuna, topped with salmon, tobiko, scallion, kimchi sauce and spicy mayo.

Garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, Asiago, parmesan and olive oil.

Mushroom blend, mozzarella, caramelized onions, shaved parmesan, basil oil, herb ricotta, parsley.

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, oven-roasted tomato.

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, sausage, bacon and ham.

White sauce, mozzarella sauce, brussel sprouts, roasted red peppers and grilled red onions.

Shredded chicken, cheese, cilantro and queso fresco.

Two grilled chicken skewers set over potatoes & Greek yogurt.

Shrimp or chicken, rice noodles, peanuts and bean sprouts.

Thin sliced shaved beef with green & red peppers, served over white rice.

Creamy mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Mustard herb rub, served with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables.

Water chestnuts, carrots and scallions over white rice.

Served with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables.

Marinated in Indian spices, herb tomato sauce, served with garlic naan.

Layers of strawberry, mango and caramel gelato with vanilla cake, covered in toasted Italian meringue, served with caramel sauce and candied almonds.

Deep fried ricotta cheese filling, served with chocolate ganache, topped with powdered sugar.

Traditional cheesecake with swirls of pumpkin, fall spices and caramel sauce on a gingersnap crust.

Bruleed figs, brown butter cake and a red wine caramel sauce.

Chocolate pistachio mousse with pistachio cake and a rich dark chocolate glaze, served with caramel sauce and toasted pistachios.