Elegant French brasserie w/ stunning Art Deco ambiance. Standout pasta, bison, duck & desserts.
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.
From the acclaimed Frenchette team, Le Rock is a sophisticated French brasserie in Rockefeller Center that truly lives up to its name. It boasts a stunning, airy dining room with Art Deco touches, creating an elegant yet lively atmosphere. The menu features a range of classic French-inspired dishes, from rich appetizers to decadent desserts, making it a standout dining experience.
Le Rock offers a refined French-inspired menu with several standout dishes. Recommended items include the Duck Confit Lentilles, agnolotti with corn and chanterelles, bison au poivre, and the French onion soup. Desserts like the baba cake and profiteroles are also highly praised. One reviewer noted a negative experience with the food, but this appears to be an outlier.
"Customers frequently recommend dishes like the Duck Confit Lentilles, agnolotti with corn and chanterelles, bison au poivre with French fries, and the French onion soup. The profiteroles and baba cake are also highlighted as excellent dessert options."
Overall, customers have a positive sentiment towards Le Rock, frequently recommending it for its excellent food, sophisticated ambiance, and suitability for pre-theater or special occasion dining. A few negative experiences were noted, but positive reviews for dishes like duck confit and agnolotti are more common.
Important Note
One reviewer had a very negative experience, describing it as one of the worst meals of their life. Another noted that the restaurant can be very loud, and while it has an old New York feel, it might be too 'staid' for some groups. It was also mentioned that the restaurant closes early.
"Le Rock was mentioned as a nice restaurant, but potentially too stimulating for a young child."
Neutral"This commenter had live scallops with rhubarb jam at Le Rock."
Neutral"Recommended Le Rock as a better alternative to Au Cheval, describing it as rich, French, very well done, and likely easier to get a reservation."
Positive"Suggested Le Rock for its French cuisine and views of the city center, as an alternative to rooftop bars."
Positive"Le Rock was mentioned as a dining option with Rock Center views."
Positive"The user had the filet au poivre at Le Rock and found it to be great."
Positive"Le Rock is listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"This commenter listed Le Rock as a potential option for the user's request."
Positive"Le Rock was listed as a place that serves nice profiteroles."
Positive"This French restaurant was mentioned as having nice profiteroles, although the amount of sauce was not particularly generous."
Positive"Le Rock is mentioned as a potential place for a group business dinner, but the commenter suggests it might be too staid for the described group."
Negative"Le Rock is recommended as an option for a business dinner."
Neutral"This user suggested Le Rock as a preferred brunch spot for those prioritizing food quality and a slightly upscale atmosphere, located within walking distance of Times Square."
Neutral"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."
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