Elegant French brasserie in Rockefeller Center, serving classic dishes with modern flair. Ideal for pre-show dining or impressing clients.
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.
Le Rock, a new French-inspired venture in Rockefeller Center, has quickly become a popular and refined dining option. It boasts an elegant Art-Deco interior and a bustling bar, offering a classic French brasserie menu. Standout dishes include tender duck confit, flavorful bison au poivre, and delicate pasta, complemented by traditional sauces and impressive desserts. It's a perfect spot for pre-show dinners or impressing clients.
Le Rock offers a French-inspired menu with a range of praised dishes. Highlights include the French onion soup, duck confit, agnolotti with corn and chanterelles, and bison au poivre. While most feedback is positive, one reviewer found the food not to their taste. The restaurant also features a well-regarded bar.
"Customers frequently recommend the French onion soup, duck confit, agnolotti with corn and chanterelles, bison au poivre, and the profiterole dessert."
Customers generally have a positive view of Le Rock, frequently recommending it for pre-show dinners, client meetings, and special occasions. Some have noted it as a bit pricey but worth it for the experience.
Important Note
One user had a very negative experience, calling it one of the worst meals of their life. Another noted that while lovely, it was expensive.
"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."
Neutral"This user noted that Le Rock, a former favorite, had dropped off the list, expressing disappointment."
Neutral"Le Rock is listed as a suggested restaurant."
Neutral"Le Rock is listed as a French restaurant located on street level."
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