Modern American Cuisine

Our Mission

Creativity

To inspire creativity

Craft

Nurture the craft of the industry

Community

Share it with the community

Our Vision
Sharing one's talents while feeding the community one plate at a time.

Essence is the flagship restaurant run by husband and wife team Jason and Julia. Jason and Julia have built careers in the restaurant industry doing what they love. After their children were grown, they decided to move back to Julia's hometown and follow their lifelong dream of opening a restaurant. The menu is crafted by Chef Jason featuring a seasonal menu that offers classic favorites as well as innovative dishes made with the freshest ingredients and highest quality. Jason and Julia combined their passion for food and their emphasis on service and hospitality to create a place to share with the community.