Kessaku

Stopped by Kessaku for a cocktail, and wow--what a spot. Sitting on top of the Thompson Hotel, it's got some of the best views in Dallas. There's a walkway that wraps around the entire top, so you can take in the city from every angle. Perfect for golden hour or just soaking in the skyline at night.Didn't stay for food this time, but the vibe was sleek and intimate, and the drink was great. Definitely one of those places that makes you want to come back for the full experience. If you're looking for a gorgeous view with a solid cocktail in hand, this is the place.

What a crazy disappointment! Was staying at the Thompson downtown Dallas and a group wanted to check out the views and enjoy this experience. We had a 630 reservation so we did get to see the views before the sun set which might have been the only plus. Once the sun set the light in the dining room was non existent to the extreme. Clearly they didn't want anyone seeing their food as every table had phones out with flashlights on just to see what they had in front of them. Started by ordering drinks and edamame and some tuna tataki which we figured would be pretty quick as we were all quite hungry. The edamame took about 30 min to arrive and the tuna app took at least another 20 min. We at this point had also already ordered the tower and some rolls. It was 8 by the time we received our tower which was so sub par. The only decent tasting item was the beef item as the sushi just tasted so overly fishy. Once the tower was completely finished there was another 20 min delay and then the other rolls arrived. Absolute WORST food delivery timing I have ever experienced. The staff was not very friendly or even apologetic when these concerns were pointed out. For the price and the hype, just a terrible overall experience. Save the sushi for a coastal city.

Absolutely loved this place! Food was amazing, cocktails great! Service outstanding and our waitress was very knowledgeable she helped us choose sake and it was spot on based on our taste, the view is great! I like this place more than Monarch. Food was delicious and I will definitely return

Was so excited to try this spot but I was super disappointed by the service despite this being a pretty nice restaurant. We ended up waiting around 25 minutes just to get the check/speak with the manager and during this time a line had formed of people waiting for tables and since there is no designated space for them to wait they end up standing along the wall leading to them just staring at your table. By the time the manager got there we just wanted to leave so nothing was done. The king crab roll was the standout like everyone mentions but we also tried the wagyu asparagus and were a little surprised when it was only 3 pieces of asparagus. The asparagus also came out cold and I truly don't know if it was supposed to be cold or not since we had completely finished our 2 rolls by the time we got the asparagus. They also don't validate the valet parking at all which I thought was weird since other restaurants in the building do.

I visited Kessaku for the first time this weekend with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday! Kessaku is a quaint little lounge with a limited food & drink menu (so I automatically assume what they do, they do well). My friend (the birthday girl) loves Kessaku and comes specifically for the King Crab Roll - I was so excited to try! We pulled up to the Thompson, used the valet, and were greeted with a delicious sparkling wine then escorted up the elevators to the restaurant. My first drink was "call me in the morning" I say this with my chest, if you do not enjoy mezcal do not get this, I did, I liked it. However, the rest of my party did not. We then ordered the wagyu asparagus, wouldn't get again, wasn't special enough to merit a second order. Now if you came exactly for the King Crab Roll, you will not be disappointed. It is delicious, it is everything you want it to be, it is more. I give this restaurant 4/5 because there are A LOT of luxury, fine-dining options in Dallas. This one isn't any better or worse than most. Just average. The drinks were okay, and the king crab roll was good. Will I go here again? Probably not? Should you go here? Maybe, don't come hungry.Ps- they won't split the bill for you so be aware of that beforehand, they don't tell you so.

Kessaku is such a vibe. It's very New York-esque to me. Very intimate, good music, dim lighting. You can also take a walk around the restaurant and get either a 180 or 360 view of the city. Can't remember but either way it's gorgeous. The menu is very small, but they seem to put a lot of TLC into what is on there. I loved the surf and turf roll. The salmon roll was also good and the king crab wasn't bad, it was good but not my favorite of the three. The service was also good.

Celebrated my birthday here with a friend and we had an amazing time! The building offers valet and the restaurant is situated on the 50th floor. We were provided with a glass of champagne as we made the ride up to the 49th floor and you'll take the stairs to the 50th. We were seated at a two top with an amazing view! Our waitress provided great customer service and explained the menu thoroughly. We ordered tuna tartare, sashimi ponzu, and frosted hamachi crudo to start. Each dish was fresh and delicious! I really enjoyed the tartare! For rolls, we ordered the king crab and wagyu jalapeño. The king crab came with a butter dipping sauce and complemented the roll very well. The wagyu had a nice kick to it due to the jalapeño slice and meat seared perfectly! For dessert, they offered an assortment of various bite size pieces. I would definitely recommend the scarlett letter and sake for drinks. Overall, we had a great time with an amazing view!

Having been here a few times within the past year, I am very impressed with Kessaku. My first visit was following an awesome dinner at Monarch (one floor below); a friend and I stepped up here for post dinner cocktails. Considering it is a lounge, the vibe was energetic without being club-like and the amazing cocktails only added to that vibe. Add to that, are the amazing cityscape views. While there is window seating available, do not fret if those seats are taken as there is a space that wraps around the building which provide excellent views of the downtown and the surrounding areas. On this visit, we noticed they also have a nice selection of sushi and sashmi to accompany the various cocktails but since we had just dined, we skipped that part on this visit. Since my initial visit, I have returned for some of the Saturday afternoon events hosted at Kessaku which have been lots of fun. In addition to the fun times, these events have included an array of cocktails along with small bites; some directly from the Kessaku menu and others customized for the event. The food for the events (usually 3-4 courses) is always fresh and flavorful. The cocktails are tasty and always compliment the entrée. I highly recommend checking out their events! The staff has been phenomenal on all my visits. The servers do an excellent job of clearing plates, refilling water glasses, etc. and they do by being just visible enough. As for the bartenders, they do an awesome job creating some tasty beverages and do it while keeping wait times down. Kudos to them!!Kessaku is located downtown on the 50th floor of The National which also houses Monarch. Parking options included street parking, nearby garages along with valet which is shared with the other businesses in the building (Thompson Hotel, Monarch, etc)I really like Kessaku and look forward to future visits.

Very expensive so I didn't leave feeling full but everything we had was delectable:)Also the setting is one of a kind. Great views and it kinda feels like a speakeasy.

I really love this place! The ambiance and food are always high quality, But my service last night was by the far the worst experience I have encountered there. My server was discombobulated, unaware of the offerings, inattentive and lacked the high level of preparedness and customer service to which I have become accustomed from this establishment.