Priscilla S.
Yelp
We came to Seasons 52 for 2 birthdays on a Saturday night with a reservation. We were seated right away. We had a party of 8 (6 adults 2 kids). We were seated at a half booth, which helped to keep the kids coming contained. Iykyk. The ambiance was romantic, dimly lit, and had average to loud noise. We can still hear each other talk. Our server was attentive and gave us our drinks promptly, but we did have to remind her the next time she came back about straws. I ordered our food with the kids. I happened to only order starters and sides bc we were pretty hungry. Our food came pretty much all at once. The kids loved their Mac n Cheese (without panko) and subbed for broccolini, that they wanted another serving. (I thought they'd share the one lol). As per the receipt, you can see what we all ordered.
I'll mention what I had actually eaten. I ordered the starter Philly Cheese Steak Flatbread and Sides: Mac n Cheese (with panko), Caramelized Brussel Sprouts, Yukon Mashed Potatoes and Truffle Risotto. I think we enjoyed the flatbread, although, the steak was a bit tough bc there were big pieces, and the crust was a bit hard and crunchy. Our sides were yummy, but I felt like the risotto was a tad underdone. I've had it when it's perfectly al dente and tender. But I didn't think it was bad enough to exchange it for another one. The mac n cheese was good, with gooey cheese sauce and a little crunch from the panko. I love broccolini, so I took a few bites from the kids. I know it's for the kids, but it would be great if they charred it on the pan or grill a little. The Brussel sprouts weren't as crispy as I'd liked compared to other times I've had it. The flavor was good though, love balsamic glaze. The mash potatoes presentation isn't like the online pictures, but you get 2 scoops lol I also tried a bite of the Lump crab cake, always so flaky and tender wih real crab meat. It's a must-try with the charred lemon and aoli. I had a bite of the pork chop and it was tender and flavorful, cooked medium perfectly.
I will say, Seasons 52 is great for simple ingredients cooked perfectly, with simple seasonings. Nothing really wows you. Just they're somewhat consistent with their food, and they make sure it comes out hot. (Personal preference, it could use more spices. I added black pepper to almost everything.) Everything is priced accordingly, but in hindsight, it's crazy we paid $7 for mashed potatoes. I should have planned better, like sub a side for a Lobster tail (which I've had in the past, it's small but the charred tail tasted so good.) I just totally forgot. But nevertheless, we were full and took home leftovers at least. My SO had 2 glasses of 9oz house Pinot Noir (which I surprisingly liked even though it was really dry) and a shot of espresso. I had pineapple juice, which I finished, but still wonder if it included refills. I forgot to ask.
Our favorite part was the near the end! The desserts! I love that Seasons 52 gives a complimentary dessert for your bday! I asked about ice cream, but the server said they don't normally carry it, but she'd check. She came through with ice cream, and even accompanied them with the minis we ordered! The ice cream was more like a soft serve and as added bonus, added cookie crunch with it too! It was so yummy. We devoured our mini desserts. I always get the Raspberry Cheesecake Cannoli, I love the sweet and tartness of the fruit.
Overall, we were there exactly 2 hrs! It was a lovely stress free experience. We would happily come again.