# Essex Pearl > Basement setting offers a low key vibe with views of Little Island and south Manhattan. Crowds gather during peak hours, drawn by creative seafood dishes with South Asian and Vietnamese flavors. Small tables encourage ordering in stages while enjoying fresh lobster, oysters, and cocktails. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/EssexPearl - Address: 25 11th Ave, New York, New York, 10011, US - Phone: +13478994998 - Website: https://www.essexpearl.com/ - Google rating: 4.6 (142 reviews) ## What it is good for - Sandwich — 10/10 - Seafood — 10/10 - Fried Rice — 10/10 - Crab Fried Rice — 10/10 - Cocktails — 10/10 - Food — 9.7/10 - Lobster Roll — 9.2/10 - Oysters — 9/10 - Happy Hour — 8.9/10 - American Food — 8.8/10 - Lobster — 8.4/10 ## What people say - "The lobster roll here is incredible and worth every penny." - "You have to try the happy hour oysters; they're super fresh and a great deal." - "The cocktails here were excellent." ## Good to know - Happy hour offers $1 oysters, making it the best time to visit after work. - Reservations are recommended to secure a seat, especially during peak hours. - Expect smaller portions, so consider ordering in stages. - Budget around $60 for a good meal and drinks. - The restaurant can get crowded due to social media popularity. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.