Sessions

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   Rowena

   New York City

   25 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love the holiday vibes at Sessions Restaurant & Bar. Beautifully decorated. Attentive service from the hostess to our waitstaff. We enjoyed our cocktail and food was amazing. We really had a wonderful evening with live music by Najah Lewis and Joshua Strim. Our server, Nick was welcoming and courteous. Thank you for an incredible dining experience!
   

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   Mike

   New York City

   1 review

   vip
   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 10, 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 November 13, 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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   Kelli

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 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 November 11, 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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   Roxann

   New York City

   19 reviews

   4.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on November 8, 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.
   

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   SessionsResponded on November 11, 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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   Meredith

   Atlantic City

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 4, 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 November 4, 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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   brad

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 2, 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 November 4, 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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   Amanda

   New York City

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on October 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Greay staff, good food and drinks and super convenient!!
   

   SessionsResponded on October 28, 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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   Sarah

   London

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on October 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Brilliant service, lovely food. Enjoyed a fantastic breakfast.
   

   SessionsResponded on October 17, 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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   Sarah

   London

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on October 15, 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 October 17, 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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    Daniel

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 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 October 14, 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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