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Sessions - Sessions, New York, NY

Sessions

4.2
4.2
140 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
  • Lively
Sessions Restaurant & Bar represents the soundtrack of the city with farm-fresh all-day dining, art, and music memorabilia. Located on the main level this light-filled atrium offers live, unplugged musical performances and an open-air terrace that evokes the energy of New York City.

Additional information

  • Area
    Theater District
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Drumroll Please, Thanksgiving at Sessions

    US$59.00 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Join us for a Thanksgiving turkey feast at Sessions Restaurant. Begin with your meal with a selection of Charcuterie and Cheese before topping your plate off with all the fixings. Enjoy Apple Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Southern Honey-Sweet Potatoes, Country-Style Mashed Potatoes, and Roasted Brussel Sprouts. For dessert enjoy decadent Pumpkin Cake or classic Pecan Pie. Price does not include tax or gratuity. Drinks available a la carte.
  • Christmas Day at Sessions

    US$69.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate Christmas among the decorative décor of Sessions with a festive dinner. Enjoy a selection of Charcuterie and Cheese as your starter before indulging in our extravagant Seafood Bar or Roast Turkey and Standing Rib Roast carving stations. Served buffet-style, available sides include Soft Bread Buns, Pigs in Blanket, Roasted Parsnip, Stiffed Kabocha Squash, and Country-Style Mashed Potatoes. Dessert options include sweet Christmas and rich Gingerbread cookies. Price does not include tax or gratuity. Drinks available a la carte.
  • Christmas Eve At Sessions

    US$69.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Immerse yourself in the magic of the holidays and treat yourself to a Christmas Eve dinner at Sessions. For your appetizer, enjoy the sweet, savory, nutty, and briny flavors of our Charcuterie and Cheese selections. Main course options include our classic Seafood Bar or Roast Turkey and Standing Rib Roast carving stations. Classic sides include Soft Bread Buns, Pigs in Blanket, Roasted Parsnip, Stuffed Kabocha Squash, and Country-Style Mashed Potatoes. Compliment your meal with Gingerbread and Christmas cookies. Price does not include tax or gratuity. Drinks available a la carte.

Offers

  • Sessions Soundbites

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 17:00 - 19:00
    Raise a glass or two to specialty priced beer and wine available Monday – Friday between 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Come for the experience and stay for unplugged musical performances Tuesday – Friday.

What 140 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sessions offers a vibrant dining experience with standout live music and top-notch service. Guests rave about the "amazing food quality and presentation," and "friendly staff." Despite some critiques on portion sizes and pricing, the atmosphere and entertainment are often highlighted as "great," making it a popular choice for memorable occasions.

140 Reviews
  1. Mike

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant was 75% full with one large party of 25 for lunch on Sunday. Our party of 3 waited 30 minutes to be served our 1st entree and over an hour for all 3. The first entree came out solo with 2 sides of fries that were cold. The next entree came out 15 minutes later. The 3rd entree after many complaints and a conversation with the manager Jairo Cercado (after the server, a busser and the maitre de) came out 15 minutes after the 2nd. The first entree had gone cold after sitting for 30 minutes. This is a theater district restaurant in a hotel chain. We weren’t expecting Michelin quality food (it’s not) but a cheeseburger, lobster roll and burata salad don’t take an hour to make with maybe 40 seats full in the entire place. After an almost 2 hour long ordeal, and hearing the excuse “we have a 25 seat group” from everyone, the manager who was curt the first time, was just plain rude. I waited 15 minutes for a check and got a $55 discount on a $211 check after the host promised to discount the check 50%. I don’t expect much from hotel restaurants in midtown, but the one thing they should be good at is moving tables quickly for the pre theater crowd. This place is a disaster and the manager Jairo Cercado who hasn’t trained the staff, isn’t hospitality manager material. This was more than just a bad day. My low expectations were blown away with incompetence and an exasperated staff that were apparently only trained to deliver an excuse rather than solutions.
    SessionsResponded on 13 November 2024
    Hi Mike, Thank you for sharing your candid review. As we look further into this matter, we want to ensure you that we take all feedback seriously as we are always striving to improve our guests experience with us. We hope you will consider dining with us again in the future. Warm Regards, Sessions Restaurant

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  2. Kelli

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was the best part. So kind and interested in where we were from and what we were doing:)
    SessionsResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hi Kelli, Thank you for sharing your review with us! We are happy to hear that you had a great interaction with our staff! We look forward to welcoming you again sometime. Warm Regards, Sessions Restaurant

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  3. Roxann

    New York City

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my first time dinning at this restaurant. It is a beautiful place and the service and the food was very good. The entertainment was a little loud for my liking but I would eat there again.
    SessionsResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hi Roxann, We are amped to hear that you had an enjoyable time with us! Thank you for sharing your review. We look forward to welcoming you again sometime. Warm Regard, Sessions Restaurant

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  4. Meredith

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was really awful. Not much better than a chilis or Applebees. I wish we took the walk to the real Hard Rock Cafe, this did not feel like a full restaurant.
    SessionsResponded on 4 November 2024
    Hi Meredith, Thank you for sharing your review. We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your dining experience with us. Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for improvement. Best, Sessions Restaurant

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  5. brad

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went here to celebrate our niece turning 16. The service and live music accommodated us more than we could have imagined with them singing a happy birthday song and providing a dessert. Would recommend to anyone traveling to NYC, they were amazing. Service and food was amazing.
    SessionsResponded on 4 November 2024
    Hi Brad, Happy 16th Birthday to your niece! Thank you for allowing us to be apart of your birthday celebration crew! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. We hope to see you again soon. Best, Sessions Restaurant

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  6. Amanda

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Greay staff, good food and drinks and super convenient!!
    SessionsResponded on 28 October 2024
    Hi Amanda, Thank you for sharing your review. We are amped to hear that you enjoyed your food and drinks. We look forward to hosting you again. Warm Regards, Sessions Restaurant

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  7. Sarah

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant service, lovely food. Enjoyed a fantastic breakfast.
    SessionsResponded on 17 October 2024
    Hi Sarah, Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, thank you for joining us! We are excited to hear that you had a fantastic meal. We look forward to seeing you again. Best, Sessions Restaurant

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  8. Sarah

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Nicolas was excellent. We had a birthday meal and all staff went above and beyond. Food was excellent. We all really enjoyed the meal. And would recommend anyone a visit.
    SessionsResponded on 17 October 2024
    Hi Sarah, Thank you for sharing your review. We are amped to hear that you had an enjoyable birthday dinner. We look forward to welcoming you again. Best, Sessions Restaurant

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  9. Daniel

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sessions was all I hoped for and more. Very low key atmosphere, we never felt rushed. Food was delicious and the service was amazing. We were staying at the Hard Rock hotel and ate at Sessions both nights and I’m glad we did. Highly recommend 👍🏻
    SessionsResponded on 14 October 2024
    Hi Daniel, Thank you for leaving such a thoughtful review. It was a pleasure hosting you on both occasions. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you again. Warmest Regards, Sessions Restaurant

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  10. Andres

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is gorgeous. The service courteous but slow. The food not up to par with the place. Two tiny scones. It was nice that part of the proceeds will go to a good cause.
    SessionsResponded on 14 October 2024
    Hi Andres, Thank you for sharing your review. We are happy to hear that you had an enjoyable dining experience with us. We look forward to hosting you again. Warm Regards, Sessions Restaurant

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Sessions is rated 4.2 stars by 140 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sessions

159 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

  • Area
    Theater District
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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