Essex Bar & Bistro
Essex Bar & Bistro
101 S. Tryon Street, Suite 14
Charlotte, NC 28202
980-406-3857
essexnc.com
Welcome to Essex Bar & Bistro, Charlotte’s premium uptown craft cocktail bar and gastropub. Essex is part bistro, part lounge, and part meeting place. We’ve put as much care into the craft of cocktailing as we do our menu of world cuisine. Our Chef and Mixologist bring in only the freshest ingredients to ensure the very best for our guests. Our bistro-style service makes Essex the perfect spot to try different cuisine from all over the world! Located in the heart of uptown Charlotte at Trade and Tryon, and only steps away from the Spectrum Center, Essex is the perfect place for happy hour, evening cocktails, after-dinner drinks, late night rendezvous, and private parties!
$35 per person (does not include tax or gratuity)
First course (choice of one)
Warm Brussels Sprout Caesar - house-made croutons, Parmesan, herbs, Asiago Caesar dressing
Kale & Apple Salad - kale-radicchio-spinach blend, Granny Smith apples,candied pecans, goat Gouda, apple cider vinaigrette
Second course (choice of any TWO)
Tuna Poke Tacos - Ahi, wonton chips, avocado mousse, spicy aioli, ponzu, olive oil, seaweed salad, micro greens
Korean BBQ Shrimp Tacos - gonzo sauce, tomatillo salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro, queso fresco, house-made corn & flour tortilla
Coconut Curry Mussels - yellow coconut curry, sundried tomato, cilantro, garlic naan
Gambas Al Ajillo - rock shrimp, olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, parsley, garlic naan
Spicy Tuna Tartare - garlic aioli, avocado mousse, radish, served on a wonton chip
Shrimp & Grits - creamy grits and shrimp, served with a Creole sauce, andouille sausage, red peppers, onions, chives, shaved Parmesan
Crispy Calamari - flash fried, cherry peppers, tomato sauce
Lobster Tacos – house-made corn & flour tortillas, tempura fried, crema, tomatillo salsa, guacamole, queso fresco, red cabbage slaw
Fish & Chips - catch of the day fried, served with French fries, house-made tarter sauce
Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche - jalapeño, tomato, red onion, micro cilantro, tomatillo salsa, avocado mousse, wonton chips
Seafood Provencal - shrimp, mussels, squid, white wine tomato sauce, garlic naan
Bang Bang Grouper - fresh grouper from Murrells Inlet, tossed in a spicy mayo, Szechuan sauce, sesame seeds, scallions, kim-chi glaze
Cheese & Charcuterie Platter - chef’s selection of fine meats & cheeses, assorted accoutrements
Charcuterie Platter - chef’s selection, five items, assorted accoutrements
Al Pastor Tacos - roasted pork shoulder, guacamole, tomatillo salsa, onion, queso fresco, cilantro
Lamb Kefta Sliders – house-ground lamb & beef blend, hummus, harissa, Mediterranean mix, onion, parsley
Kalbi Beef - parsnip purée, quick kim-chi slaw, pickled cucumber, sweet chili sauce, bulgogi glaze, micro cilantro
Chicken Dim Sum - Asian vegetable medley, Napa cabbage, garlic, ginger, carrot, onion
Short Rib Ravioli - house-made ravioli, demi-glace, shaved Parmesan, roasted pearl onions, carrots, olive oil
Beef Carpaccio - tomato jam, arugula salad, garlic aioli, Parmesan, olive oil, balsamic reduction, radish
Butter Chicken - chicken marinated in Indian spices, herb tomato sauce, micro cilantro, garlic naan
Chorizo-Stuffed Fried Olives - Greek yogurt, fried cauliflower, pinenuts, fresh lemon juice
Cheese Platter - chef’s selection, five items, assorted accoutrements
Kalbi Beef Tacos - quick kimchi, guacamole, tomatillo salsa, cilantro
Beef Sopecitos – house-made sopes, braised short ribs, tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, micro cilantro
Veal Meatballs - tomato sauce, whipped herb ricotta, Parmesan, scallion
Shawarma Pita – house-made pocket pita, shawarma, harissa, tahini, grilled onions and tomato, Mediterranean mix, red cabbage slaw
Asian Chicken Salad - Napa cabbage, cashew, peanut, candied pecan, avocado, Asian vinaigrette, tamarind sauce, scallion, wonton chips, micro cilantro
Korean-Style Pork Bun - steamed bun, quick kimchi, garlic aioli, Szechuan sauce, cilantro-cucumber salad
Churrasco - chimichurri sauce, hanger steak, roasted potatoes, Alfredo sauce
Beef Shortrib Sliders - served with a garlic aioli
Asian-Style Skirt Steak - Szechuan sauce, parsnip purée, candied pecans, cilantro, mint, parsley
Prime Ribeye ($10 supplement)
Mediterranean Lamb Chop Lollipops ($10 supplement)
Grilled Lamb Chop Lollipops ($10 supplement)
Pan-Seared Scallops ($10 supplement)
Mushroom Flatbread - mozzarella, caramelized onions, shaved Parmesan, garlic basil oil, herb ricotta, parsley
Sausage Bacon Ham Flatbread - tomato sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, sausage, bacon, ham
Mediterranean Eggplant Flatbread- tomato sauce, feta, mozzarella, grilled eggplant, Kalamata olives
Essex Margherita Flatbread - tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, oven-roasted tomato
Braised Short Rib Flatbread - garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, caramelized onion purée, Parmesan, oregano
Four Cheese Flatbread - garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, Asiago, Parmesan, olive oil, arugula tossed in cider dressing
Falafel - chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, Mediterranean mix, tahini, harissa
Meditteranean Dip Trio - hummus, Moroccan tomato confit, baba ganoush, garlic naan
Fried Cauliflower - chickpea tempura, curry sauce, tamarind glaze, candied pecans
Vegetable Samosas - potato, carrot, green peas, cilantro, Szechuan tamarind sauce
Potato Gnocchi - mushrooms, peas, brown butter sauce, shaved Parmesan
Stuffed Mushrooms - spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, topped with bleu cheese
Third course (choice of one)
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Triple Chocolate Mousse
