Why you should experience Beauty & Essex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Beauty & Essex is a glamorous New American restaurant where the Las Vegas Strip's luxury hospitality, chef-driven cuisine, vintage-inspired design, and sophisticated nightlife converge into one of The Cosmopolitan's signature dining destinations.
Set inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas along Las Vegas Boulevard South near Harmon Avenue and just steps from The Chandelier, the restaurant fills the air with the aromas of dry-aged beef, roasted garlic, brown butter, black truffle, grilled seafood, fresh herbs, caramelized onions, and house-baked pastries as its hidden entrance through a functioning pawn shop immediately establishes an atmosphere devoted to discovery and refined dining. Anticipation steadily builds as dramatic interiors, attentive service, and beautifully presented shared plates reveal a philosophy centered on inventive American cuisine, premium ingredients, and immersive hospitality. The defining moment arrives when contemporary culinary craftsmanship and theatrical restaurant design unite through disciplined execution that allows exceptional ingredients, imaginative flavors, and elegant presentation to remain the unmistakable focus. The result is an experience defined by refinement, craftsmanship, and one of the Las Vegas Strip's premier chef-driven restaurants.
What you should know about Beauty & Essex.
Beauty & Essex is best known for opening at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on May 16, 2018 as the second Beauty & Essex location created by TAO Group Hospitality, expanding the concept originally developed by chef Chris Santos and restaurateur Rich Wolf in New York City's Lower East Side in 2010. Designed by Rockwell Group founder David Rockwell, the approximately 10,000-square-foot restaurant preserves the brand's signature entrance through a fully operating pawn shop before unfolding into multiple jewel-toned dining rooms, private spaces, twin bars, and dramatic interiors inspired by vintage glamour and Art Deco influences. The menu expresses Chef Chris Santos' contemporary New American philosophy through globally influenced shareable plates including Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Dumplings, Roasted Bone Marrow, Yellowtail Crudo, Tuna Poke Wonton Tacos, Truffle Mac & Cheese, Chili Rubbed Double Cut Lamb Chops, Coffee Crusted Steak, Roasted Branzino, and Red Velvet Cake, while TAO Group's continued stewardship and repeated recognition from national dining publications have established Beauty & Essex among the Strip's leading destination restaurants. Continued leadership by TAO Group Hospitality, Chef Chris Santos, David Rockwell's distinctive architectural vision, and the restaurant's concealed-entry concept have secured Beauty & Essex as one of Las Vegas' most recognizable contemporary dining experiences.
Dry-aged beef, black truffle, roasted garlic, cultured butter, citrus, fresh herbs, pristine seafood, aged cheeses, brown butter, and seasonal vegetables establish a culinary theme rooted in contemporary American cuisine with global influences. Signature grilled cheese and tomato soup dumplings, yellowtail crudo, tuna poke wonton tacos, roasted bone marrow, chili-rubbed lamb chops, roasted branzino, elegant desserts, and thoughtfully curated cocktails deepen that foundation through layered flavors, contrasting textures, and meticulous presentation. Precise butchery, disciplined seafood preparation, attentive sauce making, careful plating, and polished hospitality preserve the integrity of every ingredient while allowing Beauty & Essex's shareable dining philosophy to remain the defining focus throughout the dining experience. Together Chris Santos' culinary vision, David Rockwell's immersive interiors, celebrated signature dishes, and disciplined execution create a dining identity defined by elegance, craftsmanship, and enduring contemporary appeal.
How to fold Beauty & Essex into your trip.
Beauty & Essex is best experienced as the centerpiece of an evening exploring the Central Las Vegas Strip.
Begin at The Chandelier, where the multi-level crystal installation establishes the distinctive character of The Cosmopolitan before naturally leading toward Beauty & Essex for chef-driven contemporary American cuisine. Continue to Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, where elaborate seasonal floral displays broaden the outing while showcasing one of the resort corridor's celebrated artistic installations. Conclude at Fountains of Bellagio, where choreographed water, music, and lighting provide a memorable finale reflecting the enduring appeal of the Las Vegas Strip. The progression moves naturally from immersive design to refined dining before concluding with a celebrated water performance, revealing how hospitality, culinary craftsmanship, and artistic expression collectively define this section of Las Vegas.
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