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Rock Center Cafe


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#2,155 of 6,757 restaurants in New York City
  • Cuisines: American
  • Price range*: $40-$60
  • Neighborhood: Midtown
  • Address: Rockefeller Center, 20 W 50th St, New York City, NY 10020
  • Phone:  (212) 332-7620
  • Fax:  (212) 332-7677
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 7, 2008

I have always wondered what it would be like to dine in one of the restaurants that hug the Rockefeller Center ice rink. We visited on a Friday evening and the place was nearly empty. Everyone in the city must have known you could get better food at the same price elsewhere. Our rolls, for example, seemed very old. On... more

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2 of 5 stars
ebcnaz 4 contributions
Scottsdale
Aug 27, 2008

This is the 2nd time I've visited. We went for another late lunch on a beautiful day. It was very busy and after waiting 10 minutes, after being seated, for a waiter we had to flag one down. It seems they don't have enough waiters. The couple next to us also had to wait 20 minutes just to pay for... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 9, 2008

Prime rib was cooked to my expectations. Quality of meat was OK. The baked potato was outstanding. Service was friendly and very good. The view of the rink was the highlight of the experience. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 7, 2008

I've had lunch here often enough. Food is good, but not the greatest. It is good for power lunches and a big tourist magnet. Remember it's the direct view into Rock Cntr's plaza that your're paying for. In the summertime, the outside seating is PERFECT for after-work get-togethers. more

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5 of 5 stars
travelbum16 9 contributions
Dallas
Dec 25, 2007

We had a lovely dinner at Rock Center Cafe. We arrived without a reservation for dinner, and were told we could be seated immediately if we did not want a view of the ice skating rink. We didn't care about a view, but were pleasantly surprised that our table did, in fact, have a festive view of the ice skaters.... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 16, 2007

Great view of the rink more

good food
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 20, 2007

good food more

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3 of 5 stars
Jonny99 33 contributions
Westchester County
Sep 2, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

If you are a tourist in New York, you would be hard pressed to find a more centrally located restaurant. Rock Center Café sits in the shadow of 30 Rock and the NBC Studios, 2 blocks from the American Girl plaza, around the corner from Radio City Music Hall, etc. The food does not measure quite up to the surroundings... more

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5 of 5 stars
girlncalifornia 9 contributions
california
Aug 10, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

had dinner here after a wonderful sightseeing at top of the rock. 7/30 9pm. very elegant but casual - we were in shorts but did not feel out of place. we were offerred outside dining by the prometheus statue but declined as it was just really too humid. there were several options of the price fixe menu - i had... more

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4 of 5 stars
Dutchnatasja 92 contributions
The Netherlands, Europe
Apr 16, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

It was Christmas Eve, when we decided to give the Rock Center Café a try. First we had another restaurant on our mind for dinner. We decided on the last minute to go to the Top of the Rock. Rock Center Café is located at the Rockefeller Center. The restaurant is on the same level as the skating rink. When... more

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Rock Center Cafe Address

Rockefeller Center, 20 W 50th St, New York City, NY 10020
Tel: (212) 332-7620 Fax: (212) 332-7677
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.