Elegant French brasserie in Rockefeller Center; known for standout pasta, bison, and duck. Perfect for pre-show dining & client meals.
Amber Sutherland-Namako reviews Le Rock, a new French-inspired restaurant in Rockefeller Center, praising its beautiful ambiance and standout dishes like pasta, bison, and duck, despite a crowded dining room.
This French-inspired brasserie, born from the acclaimed Frenchette team, has quickly become a culinary crown jewel in Rockefeller Center. It offers a refined yet lively atmosphere, perfect for both pre-show dinners and client entertainment. Highlights include expertly prepared French classics with a modern twist, such as tender duck, bison au poivre, and delicate pasta dishes.
This French-inspired restaurant offers a menu with several standout dishes, including delicate pasta like agnoletti with corn and chanterelles, well-prepared bison au poivre, and tender duck. The French onion soup and profiteroles are also highlighted. However, one review noted a negative experience with the food.
"Standout dishes include the agnoletti with corn and chanterelles, bison au poivre with French fries, and the duck. The French onion soup and profiteroles are also highly praised."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, praising the restaurant as an excellent choice for pre-show dinners and client entertainment, with some specifically recommending it for its ambiance and food quality.
Important Note
One reviewer had a very negative experience, describing it as one of the worst meals of their life. Another noted that the restaurant can be very loud.
"Le Rock was mentioned as a dining option with Rock Center views."
Positive"The user had the filet au poivre at Le Rock and found it to be great."
Positive"Le Rock is listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"This commenter listed Le Rock as a potential option for the user's request."
Positive"Le Rock was listed as a place that serves nice profiteroles."
Positive"This French restaurant was mentioned as having nice profiteroles, although the amount of sauce was not particularly generous."
Positive"Le Rock is mentioned as a potential place for a group business dinner, but the commenter suggests it might be too staid for the described group."
Negative"Le Rock is recommended as an option for a business dinner."
Neutral"This user suggested Le Rock as a preferred brunch spot for those prioritizing food quality and a slightly upscale atmosphere, located within walking distance of Times Square."
Neutral"The commenter expressed unfamiliarity with Le Rock for profiteroles."
Neutral"This commenter seconds the recommendation for Le Rock, noting that while it's in a tourist area, they love the consistent food and great service."
Positive"This commenter recommends Le Rock as a dining option."
Positive"Le Rock was suggested as a quintessential NYC restaurant."
Neutral"The commenter expressed interest in trying Le Rock for Restaurant Week, citing its incredible menu and vibe."
Positive"Le Rock is mentioned as a dining suggestion near St. Patrick's Cathedral."
Positive"Stating that Le Rock has significantly better food than Casa Tua, this user believes its scene is secondary to its culinary offerings."
Positive"Recommending Le Rock over Casa Tua, this user implies it is the better choice between the two provided options."
Positive"This commenter suggests Le Rock is a better option than Casa Tua, noting it was superior when it first opened."
Positive"Responding to a comment about Le Rock, this user believes it is a wonderful spot and would be magical for Christmas Eve, especially with a window table overlooking the tree."
Positive"While finding Le Rock enjoyable, this commenter did not consider it particularly romantic."
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