Essence Bar & Restaurant

Very Disappointed ????. I Tried to give them a shot. 16 bucks plus a tip. I ordered Whiting fish and two sides here are my results. One small piece and one half piece of fish with ok tasting sides. Very over priced for such a small portion. I live in the neighborhood and you usually get double for that price on a fish dinner order.

Went there to grab some food, once my food was served and I was about to start eating 2 roaches were on the bar. The person next to me killed them and left the napkin on the bar! I was totally turned off, I told the owner he needs to handle the problem and he said everyone in NYC has roaches! I told him that's not true, he laughed it off. Sad the drinks are also watered down. I give this place 1 star. After all of these years in business the owner needs to upgrade the place.

The only place you can go now adays n feel safe and everyone is so friendly. I absolutely love Arthur the owner. Always a smile as he walks by. My sister died and the love and peace I got was awesome. Come on down on à Friday night for karaoke and sing with me. It's my peaceful night.