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Sessions - Sessions, New York, NY

Sessions

4.2
4.2
161 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

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

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve At Sessions

    $69.00 per person

    Dec 24, 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.
  • Christmas Day at Sessions

    $69.00 per person

    Dec 25, 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.
  • New Year's Eve Melody

    $89.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square with decadent 3-course meal. Enjoy Spiced Baby Beet as the opener with a choice of Mushroom Custard or White Truffle Gnocchi as the second. Main options include American Wagyu Ribeye or Turbot served with Smoked Caviar in a Butter Sauce. Ring in the New Year over rich and decadent Chocolate Textures. Price does not include tax or gratuity. Drinks available a la carte.

Offers

  • Sessions Soundbites

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    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 161 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
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sessions offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food quality and presentation" and "fantastic" service. Guests rave about the live music, creating a lively atmosphere perfect for celebrations. Located in the Hard Rock Hotel, it boasts a chic ambiance and excellent cocktails. Ideal for both pre-theater dinners and special occasions.

161 Reviews
  1. Carmen

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff seemed thin... one server in a big section. While the server was clearly busy, she didn't make any effort to be warm, in fact she was a bit dismissive (especially when we asked about the Caesar salad, basically telling us we didn't understand how a Caesar salad was made). When the food came it was, as the kids say, "mid". Overall a cool vibe, nice decor. But mediocre "room service" quality food, and below average service.

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  2. Natalie

    Manchester

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food average at best with a high price tag, long wait, undercooked burger had to be returned and recooked. Waiter was helpful and tried his best to rectify situation. Lovely venue but not worth the hype.

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  3. Tamekia

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and atmosphere. My waiter Nick was great and very accommodating. The live music was a nice touch to set the atmosphere off right. I’ll be back.

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  4. Carol

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food order wrong on 2 of 3 meals, slow service, drink was good, music too loud but good, drafty. It’s overpriced for portion size.

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  5. n

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was surprisingly good, given that Hard Rick Cafe food is not. But despite a plethora of staff members (I counted at least 8-9 in uniform for a half full restaurant at 3:30 PM), service was slow, items were missed, and the couple at the table next to us had to go to the hostess to try to put a food order in after their “waiter” ignored their request twice. Great choice if you have all the time in the world.

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  6. Ryan

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Waited 5 minutes before asking who our server was. Took 10 minutes to get our drinks after ordering them. Food took awhile to receive as well and the restaurant was not very busy. Food was disappointing after the long wait. Server was nice, but not very attentive. The restaurant was clean with a nice atmosphere. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend.

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  7. Leslie

    VIP

    New York City

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for cocktails and date night. Evening manu needs a bit of expansion. Update Appetizers for greater choice of "bar" food. Play music a little later.

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  8. Natalie

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience. Our waiter, Nick, was very knowledgeable and took great care of us! Food was delicious.
    SessionsResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Natalie, Thank you for sharing your dining experience with us. We love to hear that you had an enjoyable meal. We look forward to welcoming you back. Best, Sessions Restaurant

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  9. Susie

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food but took about 30 min. Atmosphere was beautiful
    SessionsResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Susie, Thank you for sharing your review! We are pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back. Best, Sessions Restaurant

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  10. Josh

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The live music at Sessions was excellent, and the appetizer and entrees that my friend and I had for dinner were delicious. I highly recommend Sessions for a pleasant and memorable dinner!
    SessionsResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Josh, Thank you for sharing your review. We are amped to hear that you and your friend enjoyed your appetizers and entrees. We look forward to welcoming you both back! Warm wishes, Sessions Restaurant

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FAQs

Sessions is rated 4.2 stars by 161 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sessions

159 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Theater District
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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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