Elegant French brasserie w/ Art Deco vibes in Rockefeller Ctr. Standout pasta, bison, duck & desserts. Ideal for pre-show or client dinners.
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 in Rockefeller Center offers an elegant Art Deco ambiance with dim lighting and a bustling bar. It's a refined dining option known for its classic French menu, featuring everything from seafood platters and pâtés to duck confit with lentils. The restaurant also impresses with tableside preparations and delightful desserts.
The French-inspired menu features classic dishes like duck confit, bison au poivre, and tender pasta creations. Standout items include the agnolotti with corn and chanterelles, the duck, and the French onion soup. While most reviews are positive, one user found the food unmemorable, and another noted it was too loud.
"Standout dishes include the agnolotti with corn and chanterelles, bison au poivre with French fries, duck confit, and the French onion soup. The pasta dishes and desserts like the baba cake are also highly praised."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, praising its ambiance and many dishes, though a few have found the food less impressive or the restaurant too loud.
Important Note
One user reported a very negative experience, calling it one of the worst meals of their life. Another noted that the restaurant can be very loud.
"Le Rock is said to have horrific sound design and is very loud, though the user still considers it worth going to."
Negative"Le Rock is mentioned as a popular spot for contemporary French cuisine. It is considered as a potential option for the group's dinner."
Positive"Le Rock is noted as a fine dining establishment situated conveniently near the Hilton Club The Central at 5th. The hotel concierge can help with dining arrangements."
Positive"The user mentioned Le Rock as a dining option in the vicinity of the Fifth Avenue Holiday Windows or Lotte Hotel."
Neutral"The commenter had Thanksgiving at Le Rock last year. They described it as expensive but lovely, with an old New York feel and a classic Thanksgiving vibe."
Positive"This is a popular French restaurant that is suggested as a good option for a solo birthday celebration. The commenter notes that French restaurants generally offer better wine selections and more suitable portion sizes for individuals."
Positive"The bar at Le Rock is liked by a user."
Positive"Le Rock is mentioned as a place the commenter typically dines before shows."
Neutral"Le Rock is mentioned as a Midtown option that also offers an outdoor area for the summer."
Positive"Le Rock is recommended as a very New York location for a first-time visitor."
Positive"This user expressed a preference for LVD over Le Rock, despite the recommendation for Le Rock as a modern alternative."
Neutral"Le Rock is suggested as an alternative to LVD, part of the same restaurant group, offering a fantastic experience with a slightly more modern setting."
Positive"Le Rock is recommended as a great option with a fantastic setting and food, being part of the same group as Le Veau d'Or (LVD)."
Positive"Responding to a recommendation for Le Rock, a user had a very negative experience, describing it as one of the worst meals of their life."
Negative"A user recommends Le Rock."
Neutral"This user recommends Le Rock as an upscale dining option."
Positive"The commenter has visited Le Rock, a French brasserie, and confirms that it does not feature pommes dauphine on its menu, despite being one of the 'usual suspects' for French brasseries."
Negative"This user agrees that Le Rock, along with other restaurants, deserved to remain on the NY Times list."
Positive"This user specifically highlights Le Rock's French onion soup as one of the best."
Positive"Le Rock was among the restaurants noticed to have fallen off the NY Times list this year."
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