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Despite what it may sound like, Sessions at the Presidio is not a hot yoga studio or Crossfit cult meeting. Sessions refers to beer, and this restaurant in the Presidio has lots of it. Right inside the entrance to the Presidio off of Lyon Street, Sessions replaces the long-defunct Dixie. The restaurant itself is shockingly large, and seems ready to accommodate the entire neighborhood at any given moment.
As promised, beers are the focus here, and Sessions is pretty eager about announcing the CRAFT nature of their offerings. Signs advertising CRAFT BEER CRAFT CUISINE CRAFT COCKTAILS are prominently displayed at any given opportunity. Trying a little too hard? Perhaps. But considering the other options in this corner of the Marina/Presidio, we’ll take it.
The “CRAFT CUISINE” is a lot of the stuff you’re probably used to eating around town - burrata, salmon, a burger, etc., and most of it’s quite good. The ingredients, sourced from Skywalker Ranch (yes, actually), are especially fresh and bright. Must be all the Jedi magic. That said, you need to order correctly here, and there are a few musts and a few skips discussed below, which will totally change your look on the place.
In addition to food, this is definitely a place to drink, as evidenced by the always crowded bar and popular outdoor tables. For a spot that’s slightly in the middle of nowhere and is largely populated by people over 40 who probably have second homes in Carmel, the place has good energy. Is it the coolest place in town? Not quite, but everyone seems to be having a good time. Get that CRAFT BEER CRAFT CUISINE CRAFT COCKTAILS. It’s better than a weird hot yoga session.