Essence Bar & Restaurant, Brooklyn NY

Ordered through Uber Eats. Luckily, it didn't take long to arrive like other soul food spots, but for $50 I was disappointed. The sides were a reasonable amount, but they tasted bland, even when I added salt, I ended up giving my macaroni and collard greens to my husband because I didn't like it overall. He enjoyed his meal, which was great. I've had worse, so I'm guessing this restaurant is just hit or miss.

The service is consistently swift, lovely atmosphere, kind staff. Will come back again when I am here.

They gave the smallest amount of salmon with Rasta pasta, don’t recommend! Plus it had no seasoning.

Ordered from here through Uber Eats. Was extremely excited for my order then after not eating all day I found a nasty dark black hair in my food. Disgusting. Will never order from here again.

Not very good. And not what I expected from all that ego and talk. I’ll stick with Pepper Jacks.

If you haven't been here before than you really gotta try this place out. The food is amazing here and so worth a try!

My favorite spot for the honey wings and karaoke. Although since covid the wings haven’t been as good. Ordered take out last week and there was barely any sauce. Was disappointed ️

Lovely place with a variety of delicious dishes. The portions are large and the prices are reasonable. The service was quick and professional.

The best Vibe, great music and wonderful performers. The band is fantastic. Reminds me of the South

The atmosphere is very chill. The chicken wings and rice and peas were delicious and the DJ got everyone on the dance floor. I'll definitely return for the other events they offer, like speed dating and comedy night.

Delicious Caribbean soul food with comfortable portions and appetizing flavors.
Chicken Rasta Pasta & Spinach Rasta Pasta

Nice laid back and cozy. Mixed crowd at times, good music, vibes, comedies and karaoke. Also special events. Valentine's Day singles event. Check it out.

Big bar and music. You can try Karaoke. Most of people are Afro-American. But other nationalities coming here. Plus you can order food for go out

This place is absolutely terrible. Don't waste your time. I went this evening with my girlfriend. We got there around 7: 45. We had been sitting for almost 30 minutes before we were even given menus. And then another 30 to get our order taken. We both ordered drinks from the bar and hers never came. When they finally decided to bring out the food we had no silverware, no napkins, and my girlfriend still didn't have her drink. They didn't even offer her a water. And to add insult to injury the food wasn't even good. We left at 9: 30 and we still never got the drink. The comedian they brought to perform was awful as well. Her jokes were either stale or offensive and most of the time both. Overall a deeply infuriating experience. We will never be back. And anyone reading this review shouldn't go either.

I loved the atmosphere, the music, the food, the servers. Everything was great. I would visit again.

This place can do better, good location and usually a good crowd. Bartenders suck, the wings are good rest of food fair

The drinks were very good. Watermelon mojito and daikari however place was cold (6: 30 pm) pork chops were overcooked catfish strips too fishy. Fried shrimp were excellent.

I've passed this place for about 30 years. Don't judge a book by its cover. It's a really cool space. Plan on going back for karaoke.

For my first time going here the food and drinks were good. I enjoyed the music along with the karaoke.

Nice bar! The bartender's very nice and nice looking too! He made our drinks quickly gave good suggestions of drinks. The place was clean and welcoming. We didn't eat bc we only stopped in for a quick drink. I'll be returning very soon!