Essex Bar & Bistro
101 S. Tryon Street, Suite 14
Charlotte, NC 28202
980-406-3857
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)
Kale & Apple Salad- Brussels sprouts, red cabbage, kale, candied pecans, golden raisins, dried cranberries, Gouda cheese, Granny Smith apples, apple cider vinaigrette
Greek Salad- tomatoes, cucumbers, romaine, feta, vinegar, olive oil, Kalamata olives, zaatar
Second course (choice of any TWO)
Korean BBQ Shrimp Tacos - house-made corn tortillas, gonzo sauce, tomatillo salsa, red pepper salsa, avocado mousse, micro cilantro, queso fresco
Coconut Curry Mussels - yellow coconut curry, sundried tomato, cilantro, Essex baguette
Shrimp & Grits - creamy grits, shrimp, Creole sauce, andouille sausage, red peppers, onions, chives, shaved Parmesan
Tuna Poke Tacos - Ahi tuna, wonton chips, avocado mousse, ponzu, olive oil, seaweed salad, micro greens
Fried Calamari - fried rings and tentacles, marinara sauce, garlic aioli
Spicy Tuna Tartare - spicy tuna, Mediterranean salad, garlic aioli, avocado mousse, masago, micro cilantro, wonton chips,relish
Cheese & Charcuterie Platter - chef’s selection of fine meats & cheeses, assorted accoutrements
Asian-Style Skirt Steak - Szechuan sauce, parsnip purée, candied pecans, cilantro
Lamb Kefta Sliders – house-ground lamb & beef blend, hummus, harissa, Mediterranean mix, parsley, served on a brioche bun
Short Rib Sopecitos- over corn sopes, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa, red pepper salsa, micro cilantro
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, house-made garlic bread
Chicken Dim Sum - steamed wontons stuffed with garlic, carrots, onion, chicken, served with a sesame soy sauce
Pad Thai - rice noodles, peanuts, bean sprouts, scallions, egg
Asian Chicken Salad - Napa cabbage, red cabbage, avocado, sliced chicken, chopped peanuts, candied pecans, Szechuan sauce, scallions, wonton chips, cilantro, Asian dressing
Pork Belly Sliders - kimchi, garlic aioli, Szechuan sauce, cucumber-radish-carrot salad, sesame seeds, brioche bun
Buffalo Chicken Sliders - honey buffalo sauce, Essex slaw, blue cheese, served on a brioche bun
Veal Meatball - tomato sauce, whipped herb ricotta, shaved Parmesan, scallions
Short Rib Sliders - braised short rib, garlic aioli, served on a brioche bun
Mediterranean Chicken Skewers - grilled chicken skewers, tzatziki, roasted fingerling potatoes
Wild Mushroom Flatbread – garlic cream sauce, truffle oil, mozzarella, caramelized onion, herb ricotta, parsley, wild mushroom blend
Sausage Bacon Ham Pepperoni Flatbread - tomato sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, sausage, bacon, ham, pepperoni
Eggplant & Butternut Squash Flatbread - herb ricotta, roasted eggplant, butternut squash, kale and apple salad
Prosciutto & Arugula Flatbread - fig spread, caramelized onion, mozzarella, herb ricotta, arugula, prosciutto, shaved Parmesan, crushed pistachios, garlic drizzle
White Garlic Flatbread - garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, shaved Parmesan, crushed pistachios, arugula salad, lemon Greek dressing
Braised Short Rib Flatbread - garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, herb ricotta, caramelized onion purée, shaved Parmesan
Essex Margherita Flatbread - tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, oven-roasted tomato
Fried Cauliflower Flatbread - tahini sauce, caramelized onion, feta, zaatar, crushed pistachios, micro parsley
Essex Dip Trio - pimento cheese, guacamole, feta yogurt, house-made garlic bread
Roasted Beet Salad - arugula, Korean pears, candied pecans, feta yogurt, shaved Parmesan, sherry vinaigrette
Ginger Wedge - artisan mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, scallions, candied pecans, sesame seeds, wonton chips, ginger dressing
Warm Brussels Sprout Caesar - house-made bread crumbs, Parmesan, herbs, Asiago Caesar dressing
Fresh Market Salad - cucumber, tomato, avocado, red onion, artichoke hearts, Mediterranean olives, feta, zaatar, parsley, Greek vinaigrette
Falafel - chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, Mediterranean mix, tahini, harissa
Veggie Spring Roll - cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, scallions, sweet chili sauce
Potato Gnocchi - mushrooms, peas, brown butter sauce, shaved Parmesan
Hummus - chickpeas, garlic, house-made garlic bread
Mediterranean Dip Trio - hummus, tzatziki sauce, spicy eggplant & butternut squash salad, house-made garlic bread
Fried Cauliflower - chickpea tempura, curry sauce, tamarind glaze, herb tomato sauce, candied pecans
Szechuan Shishito & Brussels Duo - shishito peppers, Brussels sprouts, Szechuan sauce, candied pecans, sesame seeds
Samosa Bites - potatoes, carrots, peas, onion, cilantro, Asian tamarind glaze
Third course (choice of one)
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Double Decker Key Lime Pie
Turtle Cheesecake