Welcome to Sessions at the Presidio
Located in the heart of San Francisco's iconic Presidio, Sessions at the Presidio offers a unique dining experience with a creative seasonal menu in a classy yet casual setting. This spacious restaurant caters to all, with wheelchair accessibility, vegan and vegetarian options, and even dog-friendly outdoor seating. The ambiance is enhanced by a covered heated patio overlooking the Presidio park, making it a perfect spot for any occasion. The attentive staff, delicious dishes like salmon Benedict, crispy polenta cake, deviled eggs with caviar, and steak frites, and the ability to bring your furry friend along for a meal create an unforgettable dining experience. Sessions at the Presidio truly stands out for its exceptional food, service, and atmosphere.
- 1 Letterman Dr, San Francisco, CA 94129, United States1 Letterman Dr, San Francisco, CA 94129, United States Hotline: +1 415-655-9413
Sessions at the Presidio is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of San Francisco's Presidio. This cocktail bar offers a unique dining experience with its New American cuisine and extensive beverage options. The restaurant embraces sustainability with compostable containers and plastic-free packaging, making it an eco-conscious choice for diners.
Step into Sessions at the Presidio and you'll be greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a spot to enjoy brunch, lunch, or dinner, this restaurant caters to all tastes. With a menu boasting vegan and vegetarian options, as well as dishes like scrambled eggs with pourable mushroom sauce, cheddar biscuits, and beet salad, there's something for everyone.
What sets Sessions apart is its attention to detail and excellent service. The waitstaff goes above and beyond to ensure that every guest has a memorable dining experience. From personalized recommendations to special touches for celebrations, the team at Sessions truly cares about making your visit special.
Outdoor seating offers stunning views and a glimpse into the historic surroundings of the Presidio. While the location may require a bit of walking from available parking options, the picturesque setting and delicious food make it well worth the journey.
Overall, Sessions at the Presidio is a must-visit spot for anyone looking to indulge in quality food and drinks in a classy yet casual setting. With its focus on sustainability, diverse menu options, and commitment to exceptional service, this restaurant truly stands out in the San Francisco dining scene.

I came here for brunch on a rainy day with one of my friends who was visiting from NYC. We didn't have reservations but we're accommodated pretty easily as this is a large restaurant with many seating areas. I had the salmon Benedict which comes with a side salad & it was pretty good. My friend had the crispy polenta cake & I had a little bite. It was delicious too. We shared warm beignets with vanilla creme anglaise for dessert. Yum! Service was warm & helpful. Street parking wasn't too bad.

Sessions at the Presidio is a great restaurant just inside the Presidio boundary with a lot going for it: creative seasonal menu, nice ambiance, covered heated patio that is dog friendly overlooking the Presidio park, and easy parking (underground). Our server was very nice and attentive, the food was very good, and the ability to let our dog join us for dinner was great.

Deviled Eggs 4 cold, medium flavorful Corn Soup 4 creamy, nice flavor Cabernate Sauvignon 4 red wine

I don't go into SF very often, but I'm so happy a friend joined me for lunch at Sessions. Getting to the restaurant was easy and they offer validated parking. It's a large open restaurant with fresh flowers on the tables. The service was excellent, even the manager stopped by to make sure we enjoyed our meal. We started with the bread and truffle butter and deviled egg (with caviar on top) appetizers. Then we split the burrata heirloom tomato salad and shrimp tortellini...everything was delicious! We can't wait to come back again for another delicious meal!!

We really enjoyed our Brunch here, yesterday. Everything tasted great, and it really helps to have great service. It was a birthday brunch, and it felt special. We started with 2 orders of deviled eggs, as it comes with 3 servings and we had 6 total. Very tasty, and different than the ones I make. More of a whipped filling with the yummy toppings. I chose the scrambled eggs, which were delicious with lots of veggies and a pourable mushroom sauce. The cheddar biscuits come with this dish & I think would have been even better with a whipped butter side.

Yelp review - Sessions at the Presidio Sessions has the appearance of a casual dining venue. While it is clear no certain attire is required and each defined area should be considered either casual or potentially well-kept, the bar, wine list and food are exceptional in quality, therefore, not inexpensive. The staff are attentive and pleasant, however there is a sense of distance, probably, as the diners may appear causal but likely quite affluent, simply reserved, and comfortable. Sessions is a destination dining experience. No doubt from those attending when we dined, it is in various traveler review and on touring sites, as each party who entered during a weekday lunch had a starry-eyed look and feel about them. It is not lost on many who know the significance of the location as one of the most revered cinematic and gaming studios on the planet, as a former George Lucas now Disney office complex, inside the esteemed Presidio, a converted US Army base, now, the largest - and stunningly breathtaking - (Urban) National Park - The Nation. Outdoor seating, unfortunately, does not include heating: we arrived in a rather usual balmy Samuel Clemens's characterized San Francisco summer day, with a reservation for outside dining, yet, the host pivoted quickly and offered us inside options at our discretion. I suspect Sessions is a dinner option with an exciting menu; a full bar and seemingly extensive wine list - three different wineries - one in California and one each in France and Italy featuring a large medallion, hanging from the entrance wall, I have no doubt each winery is owned and operated as affiliate of Sessions' (corporate?) ownership group. One issue: the location of the restrooms is too far from the entrance. No doubt, as a feature of the architected office building in which Sessions is housed, and understanding the implications of such a request: ideally, the restrooms would be closer to the Eastern half of the restaurant: it is a long passage from the entrance to the restrooms. I feel that Sessions could become a more calibrated dining opportunity. The prices seem to be discouraging of patrons passing by for a quick bite. I don't understand the Restaurant business well enough to be declarative on this point. However: Sessions could become an action-packed sensation if it dialed down the high level menu and expansive dining opportunity. Yet, the special, intimate group opportunities could be lost to chaos and frantic staff trying to keep up with a steady flow of famished visitors: in its current rendition, Sessions represents our distinguished metropolis in a manner fitting the Presidio and all it brings to the general public. Also, quite close to Sessions, on Chestnut Street and Lombard Boulevard, many affordable and delicious dining options prevail. While parking is not entirely easy to come by, there are nearby options in short walking distance. One more thing: A short walk down the hill from Sessions is a most breathtaking cultivated park area, with water feature: as if entering an Italian villa or French chateau, from where you can take in The Golden Gate Bridge in the near distance.

The food was amazing! I got the steak frites for my entree. The steak was cooked to perfection and the fries were nice and crispy. The sourdough bread was very fresh and the truffle butter added a nice earthy buttery touch. The eggs were good too, but I am not a fan of caviar. The service was great but the host was a little stand offish. Not a problem as they weren't rude just noting they may not have been a talkative person. Overall I would come here again as the food, service, and overall ambiance were good. I enjoyed that we had a good amount of space between the tables around us so it didn't feel like we were on top of each other and our party could enjoy ourselves.

My coworker and I stopped into Sessions at the Presidio to enjoy a nice beer and some oysters after a holiday party event. We had a couple minutes to stop and enjoy ourselves, so we did. This place is really nice and situated just on the edge of the Presidio. There is indoor and outdoor seating, with a pretty nice view. We decided to sit inside at the bar. We thought that this was a brewery, but it is not. They do have a complete bar and beer/wine on tap. We ordered a couple hazy IPAs and a half dozen oysters, the champagne mignonette sauce was great with the oysters.