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Essence Bar and Grill
soul-food · karaoke · Brooklyn
soul food done right with actual energy—the karaoke and comedy nights aren't an afterthought, they're the point.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 02:00G4.0T4.5Y3.3MS
Warningyelp's being harsh here; google and tripadvisor tell a different story, so trust your own vibe check.