Essex Bar & Bistro
LUNCH
Appetizers/Soup/Salad
- Hummus$15.00
chickpeas, harissa, olive oil, garlic naan
- Fried Cauliflower$17.00
chickpea tempura, curry sauce, tamarind glaze, herb tomato sauce, candied pecans
- FALAFEL$17.00
chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, Mediterranean mix, tahini, harissa
- Essex Dip Trio$17.00
pimento cheese, guacamole, feta-yogurt, garlic naan
- Bang Bang Grouper$24.00
fresh grouper, spicy mayo, scallions, Szechuan sauce, sesame seeds, kim-chi glaze
- Fried Artichokes$19.00
Fried artichokes, Greek yogurt, balsamic glaze, arugula, parmesan, almonds
- Cup Tomato Soup$8.00
served with half Essex baugette
- Bowl Tomato Soup$10.00
Served with Essex baugette
- Warm Brussel Sprout Caesar$18.00
grilled chicken, breadcrumbs, parmesan, asiago caesar dressing
- Greek Salad$15.00
tomatoes, cucumbers, romaine, feta, vinegar, olive oil kalamata olives, zaatar
- Beet Salad$17.00Out of stock
arugula, candied pecans, feta-yogurt, shaved parmesan, Sherry vinaigrette
- Quinoa Salad$17.00
quinoa, parsley, scallions, roasted almonds, feta cheese, roasted sweet potatoes, lemon juice, olive oil
- Burrata Carpaccio$20.00
SANDWICHES
- Salmon Sandwich$20.00
grilled salmon, house-made tartar sauce, arugula, roasted tomatoes, brioche bun
- Essex Italian$19.00
- Chicken Shawarma Pita$17.00
chicken shawarma, red cabbage slaw, tahini, harissa, house-made pocket pita
- Chicken Brie 'LT$18.00
grilled chicken breast, candied bacon, brie spread, roasted tomato, arugula, on brioche bread
- Pimento Cheese Burger$17.00
pimento cheese, crispy onions, brioche bun
- Falafel Pita$15.00
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich$17.00
fried chicken, honey buffalo sauce, dill pickle, mayo, slaw, brioche bun
- Philly Cheese Steak$20.00
sliced steak, onions & peppers, four cheese sauce
- Essex Cheeseburger$16.00
American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, brioche bun
FLATBREADS
TACOS
- Blackened Grouper Tacos$17.00
- Grilled Steak Tacos$17.00
three white corn tortillas, tomatillo salsa, red pepper salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro, queso fresco.
- Tempura Shrimp Tacos$17.00
three white corn tortillas, tomatillo salsa, red pepper salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro, queso fresco.
- Grilled Chicken Tacos$17.00
three white corn tortillas, tomatillo salsa, red pepper salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro, queso fresco.
BISTRO PLATES
- Mediterranean Bowl$18.00
bulgar wheat, Israeli salad, cabbage slaw, hummus, tahini. Choice or beef or chicken shawarma or falafel
- Lamb Kefta$19.00
lamb kefta, tahini, hummus, red cabbage, grilled tomato, onion and zucchini
- Grilled Salmon$26.00
creamy tomato sauce, grilled broccolini
- Butter Chicken$20.00
marinated in Indian spices, herb tomato sauce. choice of rice or a garlic naan
- Shrimp & Grits$20.00
creamy grits and shrimp, creole sauce, red peppers, andouille sausage, onions, chives, shaved parmesan
- Chicken Schnitzel$19.00
breaded chicken cutlet, arugula, red onion, parmesan, cherry tomatoes, lemon olive oil
SIDES
Beverages
DINNER
TO START
- FALAFEL$17.00
chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, Mediterranean mix, tahini, harissa
- ESSEX DIP TRIO$18.00
pimento cheese, guacamole, feta-yogurt, Essex baguette
- HUMMUS$16.00
chickpeas, garlic, harissa, Essex baguette
- FRIED ARTICHOKES$20.00
greek yogurt, balsamic glaze, arugula, parmesan, almonds
- CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE$25.00
chef’s selection of fine meats & cheeses, assorted accoutrements, Essex baguette
- CHEESE PLATTER$20.00
- CHARCUTERIE PLATTER$20.00
- FRIED CAULIFLOWER$18.00
chickpea tempura, curry sauce, tamarind glaze, herb tomato sauce, candied pecans
- MEDITERRANEAN DIP TRIO$18.00
hummus, tzatziki, spicy eggplant & butternut, squash salad, Essex baguette
- BURRATA CARPACIO$21.00
FROM THE GARDEN
- WARM BRUSSELS CAESAR$19.00
house-made bread crumbs, parmesan, herbs, asiago caesar dressing
- FRESH MARKET SALAD$17.00
cucumber, tomato, avocado, red onion, artichoke hearts, mediterranean olives, feta, zaatar, parsley, Greek vinaigrette
- BEET SALAD$18.00Out of stock
arugula, candied pecans, feta-yogurt, shaved parmesan, sherry vinaigrette
- QUINOA SALAD$17.00
quinoa, parsley, scallions, roasted almonds, feta cheese, roasted sweet potatoes, lemon, olive oil
FLATBREADS
FROM THE FIELD
- LAMB CHOP LOLLIPOPS$37.00
grilled lamb chops over tzatziki, olive oil roasted fingerling potatoes
- ASIAN STYLE SKIRT STEAK$26.00
szechuan sauce, parsnip purée, candied pecans, cilantro
- SHORT RIB SLIDERS$25.00
braised short rib, garlic aioli served on a brioche bun
- CHURRASCO$26.00
chimichurri sauce, hanger steak, butternut squash cream, broccolini
- BUTTER CHICKEN$23.00
chicken marinated in indian spices, micro cilantro, herb tomato sauce, Essex baguette
- MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN$24.00
grilled Mediterranean chicken, tzatziki, roasted fingerling potatoes
- LAMB KEFTA$24.00
lamb kefta, tahini, hummus, red cabbage, grilled tomato, onion and zucchini
- ESSEX GNOCCHI$35.00
- CHICKEN DIM SUM$27.00
- SHORT RIB RAVIOLI$25.00
- FILET MIGNON$39.00
OFF THE DOCK
- TEMPURA SHRIMP TACOS$21.00
corn tortillas, tomatillo salsa, red pepper salsa, avocado mousse micro cilantro, queso fresco
- GRILLED OCTOPUS$27.00
parsnip puree, chimichurri
- BANG BANG GROUPER$26.00
fresh local grouper, spicy mayo, scallions, Szechuan sauce, sesame seeds, kim-chi glaze
- TUNA POKE TACOS$23.00
- FRIED CALAMARI$22.00
fried rings and tentacles, Szechuan sauce
- SHRIMP & GRITS$25.00
creamy grits, shrimp, creole sauce, andouille sausage, red peppers, onions, shaved parmesan
- GRILLED SALMON$30.00
creamy tomato sauce, grilled broccolini
- GORGONZOLA SHRIMP$28.00
- OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER$26.00Out of stock