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)
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Greek Salad
Second course (choice of any TWO)
Korean BBQ Shrimp Tacos - gonzo sauce, tomatillo salsa, red pepper salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro, queso fresco, house-made corn & flour tortillas
Coconut Curry Mussels - yellow coconut curry, sundried tomato, cilantro, garlic naan
Shrimp & Grits - creamy grits and shrimp, served with a Creole sauce, andouille sausage, red peppers, onions, chives, shaved Parmesan
Bang Bang Grouper - fresh grouper from Murrells Inlet, tossed in spicy mayo, Szechuan sauce, sesame seeds, scallions, kim-chi glaze
Tuna Poke Tacos - Ahi tuna, wonton chips, avocado mousse, ponzu, olive oil, seaweed salad, micro greens
Crispy Asian Calamari - fried calamari strips with a Thai peanut sauce
Spicy Tuna Tartare - spicy tuna, Mediterranean salad, garlic aioli, avocado mousse, masago, micro cilantro, wonton chips
Gambas Al Ajillo - rock shrimp, olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, parsley, garlic naan
Fish & Chips - catch of the day fried, served with French fries, house-made tarter sauce
Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche - jalapeño, tomato, red onion, micro cilantro, queso fresco, chili flakes, tomatillo salsa, avocado, wonton chips
Charcuterie Platter - chef’s selection, five items, assorted accoutrements
Al Pastor Tacos - roasted pork shoulder, guacamole, tomatillo salsa, red pepper salsa, onion, queso fresco, cilantro
Lamb Kefta Sliders – house-ground lamb & beef blend, hummus, harissa, Mediterranean mix, parsley
Short Rib Ravioli - house-made ravioli, demi-glace, shaved Parmesan, roasted pearl onions, carrots, olive oil
Butter Chicken - chicken marinated in Indian spices, herb tomato sauce, micro cilantro, garlic naan
Stuffed Grape Leaves - white rice, beef, herbs stuffed in grape leaves, served with feta yogurt
Mediterranean Beef Tartare - filet tartare, tomato, jalapenos, tahini yogurt, radish, harissa, fava beans, served with crostinin
Asian Chicken Salad - Napa cabbage, cashew, peanut, candied pecan, avocado, Asian vinaigrette, tamarind sauce, scallions, wonton chips, micro cilantro
Cheese Platter - chef’s selection, five items, assorted accoutrements
Kalbi Beef Steamed Buns - steamed buns, kimchi, garlic aioli, Szechuan sauce, cucumber-radish-carrot salad, sesame seeds
Shawarma Pita – house-made pocket pita, shawarma, harissa, tahini, Mediterranean mix, red cabbage slaw
Pork Belly Steamed Bun - steamed bun, kimchi, garlic aioli, Szechuan sauce, cucumber-radish-carrot salad, sesame seeds
Churrasco - chimichurri sauce, hanger steak, roasted potatoes, Alfredo sauce
Veal Meatballs - tomato sauce, whipped herb ricotta, Parmesan, scallions
Chicken Dim Sum - steamed wontons stuffed with garlic, carrots, onion, chicken, served with a sesame soy sauce
Short Rib Sliders - braised short rib, garlic aioli, served on a brioche bun
Mediterranean Chicken Skewers - grilled chicken skewers, tzatziki, roasted potatoes
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
Four Cheese Flatbread - garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, Asiago, Parmesan, olive oil, arugula tossed in cider dressing
Braised Short Rib Flatbread - garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, caramelized onion purée, Parmesan, oregano
Essex Margherita Flatbread - tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, oven-roasted tomato
Butter Chicken Flatbread - butter chicken, cilantro, mozzarella cheese
Yum Yum Sushi Roll - filled with krab & shrimp tempura, topped with tuna, avocado, sweet glaze, spicy mayo, masago
Dori Sushi Roll - filled with tempura chicken, topped with avocado, candied pecans, eel sauce, spicy mayo, scallions, masago
Crunchy Crab Sushi Roll - filled with shrimp tempura, cucumber, topped with a spicy blue crab mix, spicy mayo
007 Sushi Roll - filled with cucumber, spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, topped with krab, avocado, spicy mayo
Ninja 16 Sushi Roll - filled with cucumber, avocado, krab, topped with yellow tail, salmon, shrimp, avocado
Spicy Tuna Tataki Sushi Roll - lobster, cucumbers, shrimp tempura, topped with teriyaki glaze, spicy tuna mix, sweet chili, wasabi mayo, masago
Tom Tom Sushi Roll - filled with spicy salmon, cucumber, topped with yellow tail, avocado, jalapeño, spicy mayo
Essex Dip Trio - pimento cheese, guacamole, feta yogurt, garlic naan
Kale & Apple Salad - kale-radicchio-spinach blend, Granny Smith apples, candied pecans, shaved Parmesan, apple cider vinaigrette
Roasted Beet Salad - golden and red beets, candied pecans, arugula, feta-yogurt spread, fig spread, Korean pears
Warm Brussels Sprout Caesar - house-made croutons, Parmesan, herbs, Asiago Caesar dressing
Falafel - chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, Mediterranean mix, tahini, harissa
Potato Gnocchi - mushrooms, peas, brown butter sauce, shaved Parmesan
Hummus - chickpeas, garlic, garlic naan
Meditteranean Dip Trio - hummus, tomato confit, baba ganoush, garlic naan
Fatoush - cucumber, tomato, olives, feta cheese, avocado, zaatar, sumac, micro oregano, fried pita chips, Greek dressing
Zucchini Chips - fried zucchini chips, lemon juice, olive oil, served over Greek yogurt
Fried Cauliflower - chickpea tempura, curry sauce, tamarind glaze, herb tomato sauce, candied pecans
Vegetable Samosas - potato, carrot, green peas, cilantro, Szechuan tamarind sauce
Stuffed Mushrooms - fried mushrooms, stuffed with spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, topped with bleu cheese
Watermelon Greek Bites - watermelon, zaatar, feta cheese, micro mint
Third course (choice of one)
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Mini Cannolis