Art Deco French brasserie w/ stunning pasta, bison & duck. A Rockefeller Center gem.
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 establishment offers a beautiful, airy ambiance with Art Deco touches. The menu boasts standout dishes like pasta with corn and chanterelles, bison au poivre, and a perfectly prepared duck. Even the desserts, particularly the baba cake, are highlighted as exceptional, making it a strong contender for a refined dining experience.
Le Rock serves French-inspired cuisine with several highly recommended dishes including their agnoletti with corn and chanterelles, bison au poivre, duck, and French onion soup. While most feedback is positive, one reviewer found the food to be not to their taste.
"Dishes frequently recommended include the agnoletti with corn and chanterelles, bison au poivre, duck, and French onion soup. The Duck Confit Lentilles and the profiterole dessert also receive specific praise."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, praising the beautiful ambiance and standout dishes, although some find it can be crowded or loud.
Important Note
One user described the restaurant as very loud and having horrific sound design, and another had a very negative experience, calling it one of the worst meals of their life. It was also noted that it can feel crowded, and a user felt it wasn't particularly romantic.
"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."
Neutral"The user simply mentioned Le Rock, likely in response to a request for restaurant recommendations."
Positive"The user suggested Le Rock as a birthday dinner option for a visitor to NYC, noting it as a place to check out."
Positive"Le Rock is mentioned as a restaurant that serves French offal dishes, alongside Frenchette and Le Veau d'Or."
Positive"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
