Essie's Restaurant

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14 Mount Carmel Pl
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Essie’s is an elegant yet casual dining American restaurant located in the heart of the Little Italy section of Poughkeepsie, NY under the direction of Executive Chef Brandon Walker a CIA graduate from Brooklyn, NY. Chef Walker's Modern American menu is inspired by global flavors and his family roots from the Caribbean and American South. Chef Walker uses modern cooking techniques and local seasonal ingredients when available to support the local food economy and to show case the best ingredients that the Hudson Valley offers. The Dining room pays homage to the things of old with vintage, industrial, and reclaimed wood features to create a cozy, warm and inviting environment.

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4.5308 reviews
Stacie M.
3/28/2025

We stayed about 20 minutes away and were looking for a good brunch spot and came upon Essie's! Food and drinks were AMAZING. My boyfriend and I finished everything on our plates! Staff was super...

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Alexandria R.
6/30/2025

I'm not gonna lie--this whole dinner was part of a very specific mission. I was craving ribs, and when I saw this place not only had them but also served hibiscus lemonade, I made the executive...

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Amanda K.
11/19/2024

Food is outstanding. Service is good. Resturant is cute. Help a local resturant out! Highly recommended.

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David R.
2/20/2025

Nice vibe. Pleasant staff. Food was too heavy and value to price was not there for me. Seems like a great brunch or bar spot

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Lisette C.
7/26/2024

It's a cute spot with friendly staff. Watch my videos for my review of the food. All I will do is stick to house bread and not bother ordering the cornbread. Definitely indulge in the grits and...

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