Our team at Essence is excited to share our Culinary Playground with you!
As we are blessed to serve so many wonderful people call ahead or reservations are suggested as we will host as many guests as we can without hindering your experience.
Thank you for your understanding and see you soon!
Based on 93 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 5.0 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
333 Nibco Pkwy, Elkhart, IN 46516
Phone: (574) 327-6143
Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
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Reviews
Aaron Gilliland
Our experience was amazing. Avery was a great waitress and had wonderful suggestions on dishes and drinks as well. We were a party of four and spent the whole evening with the staff taking wonderful care of us. Brad stopped by the table multiple times and even taught us how to examine a wine corn to tell if the bottle had any issues in transport or storage. Brad is very proud of the establishment that he and the Chef have created and it shows. He even showed us the “Chef’s Table” located directly in the kitchen! We will be booking that table on our next visit.
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Amanda D
This place is absolutely amazing! I would highly recommend this exceptional place for any type of dining. The decor is fabulous! The staff is fantastic! When you walk in the door, you can immediately tell they care about you, and they make you feel special. the team working at Essence care about every bite of food that goes into your mouth, and every sip of your drink! You will never have a bad meal here! Everything is fresh, the Sea bass is phenomenal, and they frequently change their menu to keep up with the seasons.
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Liz McGowan
If you’re looking for a wonderful restaurant experience let me tell you about Essence!
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Michael Anand-Obleton
Wow! Definitely our new favorite restaurant. Every detail was absolutely magical.
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Misty King
The name is fitting because “Essence” truly is the essence of a great dining encounter. From the outgoing and attentive staff to the eclectic menu and top notch drinks and food, Essence embodies a big city dining experience but much more accessible and affordable! Brad and his staff understand the meaning behind good customer service and that is further enhanced by the high quality of the food and drink. Our pre-dinner cocktails were exceptional (can I just say that smoked old fashioned with the walnut bitters is among my favorites) and the oysters on the half shell with the cucumber jalapeño hit it out of the park for me (and we eat a LOT of oysters). Both the asparagus soup my husband had and the cauliflower soup I had were delectable. My beef Wellington was the best I‘ve had and my husband’s Elk Chops were utterly divine. We loved the cozy yet elegant decor and fantastic music, too!
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Jillian Neff
To say we enjoyed ourselves is an understatement. As soon as I made the reservation for my birthday the experience was top notch. With a hand written card and a dessert on the house you can’t go wrong. The food was amazing, the hanger steak was unreal. The service, atmosphere, and of course the food was all superb. Can’t wait to return.
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Dicky Bhagat
EXCELLENT!
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L M
The beef Wellington was hands down one of the best dishes I’ve had in NW Indiana. The short rib was so rich with flavor and so tender it just melted as I ate it. The duxelles around the meat was great. The pastry was nice and crispy. Also had the tartare which was a knock out too. But definitely going back for the Wellington! Service was 10/10
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Alex Bicknell
This is an instant gem in our community. One of the best dining experiences I’ve had. The staff is friendly and professional, the food is incredibly flavorful, and you can tell quality is weaved into the fabric of the business. Cannot wait for another meal!
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Amber Raeder
We thoroughly enjoyed the Beef Tartare, Bao, Halibut, Capalletti, Apple and Tart, in addition to cocktails.
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