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LE ROCK

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Phone: (201) 286-3978

Address: 45 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA 10111

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TLDR

Art Deco-inspired French brasserie in Rockefeller Center; famous for its duck, refined bistro classics, and stunning, airy dining room.

Reddit Sentiment for LE ROCK(based on 51 Reddit opinions)

61% Positive29% Neutral10% Negative

Tags

french 25seafood 2american 2french 5profiteroles 5desserts 3View All

Neighborhoods

Midtown

Instagram Posts References

Le Rock was a participating restaurant in the Food Education Fund's Dine Out program, where students engaged with industry professionals and observed restaurant operations firsthand. This program enhances students' understanding of the hospitality sector.

Featured Articles

Dedicated reviews and comprehensive features focusing directly on this restaurant.

Le Rock
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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.

Amber Sutherland-Namako • Sep 26, 2022
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Time Out

Other Article Mentions

Lists, round-ups, and guides where this restaurant is mentioned alongside others.

Mentioned In
The Best Restaurants To Visit During NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2026
positive

An Art Deco-inspired restaurant near Rockefeller Center that is a perfect candidate for a budget-friendly Restaurant Week dinner.

Bryan Kim • Jul 17, 2026
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Infatuation
Mentioned In
The Best Fries in New York City
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Le Rock serves excellent double-thick fries in a spacious silver bowl, complementing the restaurant's clean design, with an aioli adding a nice touch.

Bryan Kim • Apr 28, 2026
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Infatuation
Mentioned In
NYC’s 10 best new restaurants of 2022
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The Frenchette team's Le Rock in Midtown West has become a crown jewel, praised for its delicious small bites like chicken liver mousse, outstanding agnoletti with corn and chanterelles, and exceptional bison and duck entrees.

Amber Sutherland-Namako • Dec 16, 2022
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Infatuation
Mentioned In
Midtown Evolves Into a Power Dining Corridor
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From the creators of Frenchette, Le Rock is a Midtown brasserie in Rockefeller Center that focuses on classic French dishes, including a standout steak au poivre and rotisserie lobster.

N.B. • Date unknown
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Eater

Details

Located in Rockefeller Center, this upscale French brasserie offers a refined dining experience with Art Deco interiors [1]. Known for its exceptional menu, the restaurant is a consistent favorite for its high-quality meat and pasta dishes [2]. While many diners praise the consistently good food and atmosphere [3], others note that the space can become quite loud [4].

Food Overview

The kitchen excels at contemporary French cuisine, with specific praise for the duck, bison au poivre, and agnoletti with corn and chanterelles [1], [2]. While the chicken liver mousse is a recommended starter [1], diners report that the grilled calamari can be underwhelming [1].

Highlights / Recommended

"Signature dishes include the tender duck [1], bison au poivre [1], and the agnoletti with corn and chanterelles [2]. For dessert, the profiteroles and the baba cake are widely highlighted as standouts [1], [3]."

Mentioned Dishes:

  • •profiteroles(2)

Customer Sentiment

Patrons generally appreciate the consistent food quality and professional service [3], though some find the environment too noisy for intimate conversations [4].

Reddit Opinions & Reviews

Top Reddit Posts About LE ROCK

Dec '23 near Rockefeller Center
This post highlights the restaurant as a top recommendation for a birthday dinner near Rockefeller Center.
Frenchette, Le Rock, Chateau Royale, or Le Coucou?
A discussion comparing the atmosphere and dining experience of several prominent French restaurants in the city.
Any recommendations for duck?
Users specifically praise the duck preparation here as being 'ethereal'.

Recent Reddit Mentions

From post: Manhattan Restaurant That Is Worth The Money And

"Mentioned as a dining option."

Neutral
Aug 17, 2026View Comment →

From post: The Absolute Best Weekday Lunch Options In Nyc

"Mentioned as a lunch option."

Neutral
Jul 22, 2026View Comment →

From post: Was Restaurant Week Before 201819 Precovid It

"The commenter had a fantastic experience last year, finding the food, service, and ambiance worth the price."

Positive
Jul 14, 2026View Comment →

From post: Fancy Lunch Spots In Midtown For Summer Associate

"Briefly recommended."

Positive
Jul 7, 2026View Comment →

From post: Best 40th Bday Private Dinner Spot Or Experience

"Confirmed that the restaurant has private room options available."

Positive
Jul 6, 2026View Comment →

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