The Essential

Excellent food and service. They don't have a large beer selection, and the menu isn't too crazy, but they have enough of a variety to give everyone something to pick from. A lot of the entrees range from about $20 to $35 dollars or so, but the quality does put the menu soundly in that price range.

We were seated immediately without a reservation on a Sunday morning. The Essential Hash, Avocado Toast with Salmon, Yellow Grits, and Bo Round Hash round were all delicious, and the cappuccino was fantastic.

Lovely spot with friendly and helpful staff. The food was good with very generous portions. Got there about 5 minutes before they opened for brunch and they seated everyone very quickly. I was expecting quite a wait for food as the restaurant filled quickly but they took drink orders quickly and food came out hot and fresh in no time. Picked up some baked goods next door at the bakery for later. Would recommend!

Highly recommend!!! It is very obvious that the leadership in here have shown the staff that they are willing to be in the grind with them. The teamwork was so amazing! My husband and I sat at the bar and Libby constantly wiped down the surfaces. The food was amazing and despite there being a wait, it was well worth it and wasn't too long.

The atmosphere was cozy and hip at the same time. The waiter was highly informed about the menu and the bar options, and he was also wonderfully personable. But the highlights were the cocktails and the food. This is a high-class foodie destination with a manageable pricepoint. For 2 people, at dinner, we had salad, an appetizer, cocktails, 2 entrees, and an espresso for $105, plus tip. It's worth every penny.

Stopped by here on Valentines day and it was an excellent choice. The food was full of flavor and extremely well prepared. 10 out of 10.

Went to dinner on a busy Saturday night. Apparently they were down one server, but our server Kevin, who was non stop busy, never let that affect our dining experience. He was amazing, along with the rest of the staff. Not to mention the food was wonderful! I would definitely return to The Essential!

A fantastic little hidden gem.