A stunning French brasserie in Rockefeller Center, serving up exquisite pastas, bison, and duck in an elegant Art Deco setting.
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 Rockefeller Center gem offers a refined dining experience with a beautiful Art Deco interior. Expect expertly prepared classics like duck confit and bison, alongside delightful pasta dishes and standout desserts. It's a popular spot, known for its excellent food and classic ambiance.
This French-inspired restaurant offers a menu filled with refined classics and well-executed dishes. Highlights include the agnoletti with corn and chanterelles, bison au poivre, and tender duck. The French onion soup and burger also receive recommendations. Desserts, especially the baba cake and profiteroles, are highly praised. While most feedback is positive, one reviewer had a notably negative experience.
"Customers highly recommend the agnoletti with corn and chanterelles, bison au poivre, duck, and French onion soup. The pasta dishes and desserts, like the baba cake, are also frequently praised."
Overall, customer sentiment is positive, with many praising the elevated French cuisine, beautiful ambiance, and suitability for pre-theater or special occasion dining. However, a few reviews mention it can be loud and one user had a very negative food experience.
Important Note
One reviewer found the restaurant to be very loud, and another user reported a very negative dining experience.
"Found the duck at Le Rock to be ethereal."
Positive"Le Rock is recommended and described as 'Second'."
Positive"Le Rock is recommended for dinner as it is 'so good'."
Positive"Suggests Le Rock as another potential dining option near Grand Central for someone looking for a place with good atmosphere."
Neutral"This user agreed with the recommendation for Le Rock but advised that it closes early."
Positive"Le Rock was recommended as a dining option."
Positive"Le Rock is suggested as a dining option near Top of the Rock."
Positive"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)."
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