The desserts were the star of the show for me: the rhubarb soufflé and strawberry crepe cake were amazing. The duck and steak frites were also very good and juicy. The portions are very small especially at that price--it felt especially egregious with the four tiny pieces of duck and the charred leek. The onion soup was delicious. The escargot were fine. The lamb was a bit dry, and the bread was okay. The baba aux chartreuses was super interesting--we got the lightest rum choice, but it still tasted pretty strong. But the taste grows on you. We snagged a 5:30 reservation, with all other slots being unavailable, but it didn't seem that crowded when we left. I was worried about noise complaints, but we didn't notice it being particularly loud or anything. read more

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We had Christmas Eve dinner here and it was a wonderful experience! There was a partial view of the tree from our seat but it was still very special. The dining room isn't super large and feels cozy and festive. It wasnt too noisy either. Service was great, very professional. There was a moment when they cleared crumbs off the table and accidentally brushed some onto my dads lap The food was wonderful! The flavors were delicious and filled us up. I read other reviews that the portions were small but I wouldn't agree. Only the lobster was "small" as the serving was only half a lobster. I had the Dover sole and got very full. The starter burrata pasta was so delicious I almost wished it was my main! read more

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Le Rock couldn't be a more touristy location, set in the apex of Gotham's Rockefeller empire, especially when New York's most famous tree is lit. We gathered here for holiday cheers and dinner amongst the din of the bustling crowds. The Good: - Cocktails to start were fine. - Delicious bread service, Pâté, Charred Leeks. - Entrée of Seared Scallops - Desserts of Grand Marnier Soufflé and Profiteroles The Bad: - Escargots were off, all I could taste was heavy handed butter - Sole Meuniere, again drenched & overwhelmed. I know Meuniere to be lighter than this. The waitstaff were at least competent and occasionally impossible to flag down. Well, it is the holidays. Thus, 3 stars for a once in a while splurge. I much prefer their older sister restaurant further east, Le Veau D'Or. Thank you. read more

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Excellent French food in the fabulous Rockefeller Center on a great evening. Feels welcoming and not stuffy. Started at the bar with good cocktails and very nice bartender. Service at table we moved to also excellent. The pea shoot salad is unique but should be more common--let's serve more sprouts again! Duck bolognese...more of that too. Fabulous escargot. My colleagues had mains of steak au poivre, a perfect piece of filet, and a pork chop. I had the French onion soup as my main--a great take on the classic and worth $24. Other restaurants in Rockefeller Center that I tried in last two years also doing it right. Le Rock really wonderful. read more

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Had such a great time here! Had a view of the tree in Rockefeller Plaza from our table! Service was fantastic, all our food was delish! Nice ambiance. Had the lobster, the filet, the burger, Grand Marnier soufflé, all so good! Would definitely come back again! read more

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Le Rock is legit. A place in Rockefeller center with all the tourists nearby has no business being this good. We went before a show at Radio City and loved early minute of it. The service teams kept water refilled. The decor was modern without being stuffy. And the food was delicious. We started with a pea shoot salad that was light and yet satisfying. A simple microgreens dish. And I got the bouillabaisse which had big chunks of fish and mussels. And a nice broth that was rich without being too thick. Perfect. Each dish was like this. Of course food this good in NYC goes with a price too. We were basically over $100 per person with a cocktail etc. but would I come here again? Yes and yes. Well done. read more

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Great food, fantastic service. There wasn't really a dish we tried that we didn't like. Some were more of a love than others (looking at you, barbajuans, I'd get those 100 times out of 100). The portions are a little on the smaller side, but they make up for it with really great flavors. The service staff was really helpful. They made some fantastic recommendations, were extremely attentive and overall made this feel like a high end experience. My only complaint is they wedged our large-ish group into a really tight space. I know space is a premium, but would have been nice to have room. read more

My fiancé and I checked out Le Rock prior to going to a Broadway show. This was our first time really going out and getting French cuisine. I told them about my gluten allergy and the waiter was knowledgeable about which dishes were safe for me/ how to modify them. We started off with 1/2 a dozen oysters. They were delicious and fresh. Then, we ordered the escargot without the crouton. It was garlicky, fresh, and the escargot itself was very tender. Afterwards, we received the steak frites and the brook trout. The steak was cooked a perfect medium rare. The fries were gluten free and were NOT in a shared fryer so that was awesome! The brook trout was flakey and so buttery, it was delicious. We would definitely come back again! read more

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Had high expectations for really tasty French cuisine. The garlicky aroma of the escargot fills the whole restaurant so of course we had to order it! The plate which accommodates 6 pieces, surprisingly we were served only 5 with a piece of toast covering up the 6th slot. For the price point we felt that was pretty unusual. They were good but presentation ruined the experience since the 2 of us shared 5 instead of 6 pieces. Beef tartar lacked flavor. Service was top notch and staff was very attentive. read more

Very high-standard and high-end French cuisine right next to the Rockefeller ice ring. Enjoyed all the appetizers and main dishes we ordered. The onion soup, rainbow trout, and the duck were outstanding. Service was very attentive. Many waiters came to refill the water and pick up the dishes. One even insisted to retake our photo so we could have the tree in the background. read more

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Way over priced for quality of food. the portions were very small. none of the dishes were impressed, and the prices were outrageously high. Overall , not a great value. read more

While there was nothing about this meal that was *bad*, I will definitely not return. The dealbreaker: the acoustics. My husband is hard of hearing and we just could not hold a conversation -- even at 5 when the dining area was far from full. He ordered the escargot, which were "good, not great," he said. Bread was served about 10 minutes after the snails, so not ideal timing. We had burgers, and these were good. Husband enjoyed his more than I did. Was that tarragon in the seasoning? I'm not sure. It was a solid burger, but as I've been eating my way through some of the best in the city, this one just doesn't stack up. That said, the aioli that came with the fries was my favorite part of the meal. (The fries were solid too.) Don't take this the wrong way -- freshly made mayo is just to die for. But yeah, the condiment was my favorite bite. For whatever that's worth. read more

A really nice experience - good pate, duck, agnolotti. But they upcharge for the bread - unclear why. And the fries are the absolute best. For some reason, they have a weird pick up your leftovers w/ the hostess by handing her a playing card thing. Well, we wanted the large amount of fries we had leftover, and instead got someone else's leftovers. Gross! read more

4 stars for the service, 1 star for the food. I'm sorry but this place is incredibly touristy with insanely bland food (saying as someone who hates overly salted dishes). I came here before a show because it has been on my list and I rarely go out in midtown so was excited to check this one off. As a New Yorker, there are sooooo many incredible French restaurants, or even solid French restaurants, this is not one of them. We got the oysters (came with some sausage....), French onion soup (star of the evening but.. like a pretty basic French dish!), steak frites (avoid, insanely bland, tastes like airplane food), croq au vin (fine but also tastes like airplane food, came with noodles...) and martini (fine in a city that has some pretty amazing ones!). Overall not worth $218 for two - go anywhere else in the city - Go to Olive Garden in Times Square - it will be better, Dear Irving Broadway, pizza, Irish bar, truly anywhere. Highly recommend you avoid this one - cannot emphasize enough that this one is truly not with the hype. There are so many other amazing restaurants in this city - this is not one of them. Don't be fooled by the reputation like we were. read more

Haven't been so disappointed by a supposedly fancy restaurant in a while... The Agnolotti appetizer was the best part of the dinner - great flavor and consistency. My Heritage Chicken was okay - reasonable portions but some pieces were tougher than others. My friend said the duck breast was good. The Strawberry Rhubarb Soufflé is THE single worst dessert I've ever had. It was so ridiculously undercooked that the whole thing underneath was runny and watery. read more

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I had this restaurant on my bucket list, and initially, I went because it was NYC Restaurant Week 2024. I had dinner with my friend. The ambiance is intimate, and people were a little more dressed up. We ended up ordering a la carte because there were some dishes I wanted to try. I ordered a rose and my friend went red. The server was knowledgeable of the food and drink options, but service was slow. We started with the escargots and agnolotti. The escargots were very herby compared to the ones we've had at other French restaurants. The agnolotti was very good and worth ordering. For the main entrées, we ordered the bison au poivre and heritage chicken. The bison was lean and filling, but the cost was steep for the quantity. The fries were good, though, and took those home. The chicken was very good, and the portion was generous. The cost of the chicken dish was on par with portion served. We had to skip dessert because we had a train/Uber ride to catch. I may return to this spot to try their duck dish or explore their prix fixe lunch menu. read more

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On a recent Saturday night, my friends and ventured to Le Rock for dinner. I always eyeball the menu before trying a new restaurant and I was all in for the spiced duck. It was some of the best duck that I've ever had. It was so flavorful, tender, and cooked to perfection. My friends and I started off with a few cocktails and appetizers. I ordered the escargot, and my friends the barbajuans, falafel, and carrottes rapees, and of course the pommes frites. For the main course, my friends went for the halibut. The three of them were all members of the clean-plate club. I love my desserts and I love it even more when I get a little taste of everything. Luckily for me the dessert menu has Les Mignardises. I ordered for the table thinking "hmmm...maybe one of my friends will pass and I'll get more!" There's nothing more fun for me than tiers of bite-sized sweet goodness. Lots of variety to make everyone happy (macarons, cannelés, fruit gelees, opera cake etc.) If you're stuffed from dinner, this will satisfy your sweet tooth without making you loosen that belt or wish you wore a flowy dress to dinner instead of that bodycon fit. read more

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The food and cocktails were wonderful, but service could've been better. I think our server was trying to emulate the French vibes a bit too much with his lackadaisical attitude. We were dressed for walking NYC when we decided to stop in for brunch and no issues with getting a table. I'd however describe the space as classy, especially for dinner. read more

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A friend and I had lunch at Le Rock before seeing a matinee on a Wednesday afternoon. We were seated promptly upon arrival and our waiter took our drink orders right away as well as asking if we had any time restraints. For lunch we shared the shredded carrot salad and a side of sautéed spinach and we each ordered the omelette. My friend and I are both egg lovers and this omelette was cooked PERFECTLY. Really and truly so delicious. Wonderful light lunch in a beautiful dining room with grade A service. read more

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I had expected a far more pedestrian place when I heard about Le Rock in Rockefeller Center. That idea was immediately quashed upon entry. A classy ambience provided quiet assurance, this will be a great meal. I wasn't sure what to order. Everything looked interesting. My server/bartender must have sensed apprehension and jumped in with much needed guidance. He steered me toward the Tete de Cochon served with a crusty beard, this acidic and savory terrine was great. I might never have ordered the Leek Vinaigrette and that would have been unfortunate. Loved the tart and tangy mixed with the roasted en croute leeks. The Halibut served over spinach with potatoes was beautiful and so tasty. Simply a treat. I finished with the Profiterole, excellent. I'm glad I stopped here and I'm also glad the server was so knowledgeable. The combo made for a memorable evening. read more

Le Rock - Le Rock - Halibut over Spinach with Potatoes - French Near Me - New York, New York

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As mentioned in my previous reviews, I've been following the so-called revival effort of Rockefeller Center with some interest. And by follow, I mean eat. Some places have been great. Others have been eh. NGL, I was genuinely expecting Le Rock to be eh, despite the recent hype. French fare is always so...extra. It's either obnoxiously rich or ridiculously overpriced, and more often than not, it's both. Well, Le Rock is date night pricey, but not Michelin-starred pricey, and the food is only rich in the sense of bursting with flavor. We. Loved. It. For classic pate and carbs, you are well-served with the Cervelle de Canut and Chicken Liver Mousse to start your meal. I don't think I've ever seen Barbajuans on a French menu outside of France, so major props to Team Le Rock for serving this overlooked appetizer. They were fried to perfection. The Beignets Brandade de Morue were equally perfect, so savory I think I cried a little when the plate was empty. The squeamish will avoid the Tablier de Sapeur because it says "tripe" on the menu, but they're fools who don't deserve good French food because this is a rare gem in the world of American French dining--a Lyonnaise specialty presented in perfect crispness with perfectly creamy sauce. Similarly, the squeamish (and jaded) will avoid the Escargots Bourguignons, but these were some of the best snails I've had, topped with a wonderful almond flour disc. The Rigatoni Duck Bolognaise was rich fowl umami--so good, it should be upgraded to entree size, and so good, it puts most pasta restaurants to shame. The Steak Haché was filling without being overdone. I think the one dud of our meal was the very photogenic Leeks Vinaigrette--by all means, 'gram this dish in all its unwrappable glory, but the end result is kind of anticlimactic and too tart. And I love leeks. Fortunately, dessert made up for that. The much-touted Baba aux Muses Verte is as moist and pillowy as you'd expect, but I'd skip the alcohol drizzle unless you have a problem. However, the Baba was easily surpassed by the fantastic Rhubarb Nougat Glacé aux Pistaches, which was perfectly semi-frozen and bursting with herbal, nutty flavor. read more

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A part of my job seems to be aligning ppl's schedules and finding place for us to have dinner or lunch. A client was in town from LA and what started to be three ppl turned into a seven ppl moment. Our initial place did not take reservations for more than 6 ppl so we had to pivot and go here. We got everything on the menu and even a dessert tower. Drinks were delicious and strong and the food was just exquisite. I am sure I had constructive feedback at the time, but I honestly cannot remember, which means it was me being nitpicky at that time and it wasn't all that material for me to take home and report back here. The price point is on the high side so it was perfect for a client dinner moment. The client enjoyed the food and so did we. I will say we all were laughing that we had to pay for bread, but it was fine. This will be one of my go to places for business lunch/dinner. I just need to remember where they are located because we did a bit of a loop to find the place. Anyone else struggle finding anything in Rockefeller Center? I do. read more

We were very excited due to the recent hype but left a bit mix feelings. Pro- Food: overall was good / Wine was good. Cons- space was quite loud / service was lacking / not enough servers when you want your menu written in French in America so it took a long wait for server to come around but then he looked surprised when we asked him to explain the menu to us, huh? Basically the experience not upto what they want to curate. The stand out dishes: 1. Fries 2. Escargot 3. Salted Cod amuse bouche 4. Agnoloti Mushroom 5. Cod The pretty good: 1. Leek 2. Halibut 3. Steak 4. Duck 5. Sweet Bread read more

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What a great restaurant! We went in after being renovated and had a wonderful time. French waitress was wonderful. Drinks were delicious and good was out of this world. Great welcoming vibes. Thank you! read more

Le Rock - French Near Me - New York, New York

Le Rock in Rockefeller Center is a polished French restaurant serving well dressed patrons (we spotted Alexander Wang dining at the table next to us) delicious French classics. We started off our meal with sardines, cerevelle de canut and baguette, and adorable seasonal barbajuans. For appetizers we savored the leeks vinaigrette dressed tableside and agnolotti with chanterelle tomato rich with umami flavor. Mains were the striped bass clams haricots, saucisse au comte, and steak hache served with the some of the most perfect French fries I've had in NYC. We ended the impressive spread with gorgeously prepared profiteroles topped with a rich chocolate sauce and fresh cream. Le Rock is a welcome addition to Rockefeller center and is a place to impress a client or special occasion meal for a boujee date read more

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The sequel to its popular sibling Frenchette, Le Rock opened with much anticipation and media hype. Currently the hottest table here in New York City right now, we went on Dec. 29th Thursday, for a special lunch date to try it out. Note that the menu is strictly in French and that they don't offer the Bison Au Poivre during lunch. I had the $24 a glass champagne but the red wine for Luis was cold so he had to get a rose instead. The tables are pretty tight and you'll hear other people's conversations. But these are all redeemed by the fantastic service (thank you, Francheska!) and the profiteroles and petits fours, which seemed to be the real stars of show. Oh and the interior design is gorgeous and seeing the Rockefeller Christmas tree from the inside of the restaurant is an absolute delight. There's a lunch prix fixe which can be a fantastic value and they don't require it for the whole table. I had the house paté which was delicious, the duck confit was crispy and divine and the profiteroles and petits fours completed the experience. The steak hache ended up being on the raw side so Luis couldn't eat it anymore after a bite. The bread service was good and that chicken liver mousse really went well with the bread. It might have to take my husband a bit of convincing but hope to be back to try the Bison Au Poivre. https://youtu.be/YqHiAhtl3Lw read more

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Everything about Le Rock is superlative. My NY friends tease me about my generous use of superlatives, but what can I do when I've hit the Zenith? And Le Rock is that. I'll have to give everyone else 4 stars or less after this. - It's location: between 30 Rock and 50 Rock and an integral part of the Rockefeller Center complex. Dine within full view of the Christmas tree. - The building it's housed in is an architectural treasure... a streamlined art deco monument with a facade that is iconic. - Walk inside and glamour becomes a noun... a place. The light fixtures! The banquettes. The moulding. - The staff appear to genuinely care for their customers. I was only there for 90 minutes or so, but I walked out feeling appreciated and pampered by each person I interacted with. Maitre d' Shay was accommodating and considerate. Marco beamed as he served us. - Its wines are natural, organic. The wine list is a marvel. The sommelier is clearly proud of his offerings, too. We had trouble choosing but ended up trying a rose and later a sparkling wine that was so distinct... not sweet. - The menus are dreamy. This is a special occasion place. It is also perfect for resting your feet after a day of shopping. Don't wait for an excuse. You'll want to repeat the experience many many times. read more

Le Rock - Every detail... - French Near Me - New York, New York

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This place understands what makes food special. The items I've tried all have flavor. The team maintained warmth while delivering swift service. This restaurant experience was too layered to easily describe. You recognize the management's quality focus. read more

I hate to have to amend my review - but, unfortunately, the service, which was so wonderfully warm when we first visited has not remained consistent. The restaurant is still beautiful with a view of the iconic Rockefeller Center (especially festive during the holidays). However, the service was rushed and not nearly as welcoming as it had been. The dessert is still worth a trip alone, but the food did not blow us away this time either. I hope that the atmosphere and standards Le Rock began with can return. read more

I generally try to avoid eating at restaurants in very touristy areas in the city but was meeting a friend for dinner and this was a convenient location between our offices. I was only able to get a reservation in the bar area, but it was a table and not a high top, which was nice. The food and service were good, we enjoyed the steak that we shared. I would come back if there were people visiting from out of town that wanted to try a restaurant in midtown, but wouldn't go out of my way. read more

Le Rock - French Near Me - New York, New York

We visited on a Thursday night, and the ambiance was classy with a slightly dimmed, intimate vibe. The service was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. The highlight for me was the shrimp head that came with our appetizer--it was perfectly fried and incredibly tasty. The sea bass was interesting--it was delicious, but for some reason, it reminded me of airplane food, probably because the sea bass is above spinach and they shaped the potato into a ball form. To be clear, it still tasted great--maybe it was just "airplane food" done to perfection, haha! Overall, we had a fantastic experience and enjoyed our time here. read more

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My senses were overwhelmed by how good everything tasted. The plate comes loaded at a reasonable cost. The team provides service that genuinely impresses. Good choice when dinner time comes. The service here exceeds competitors. read more

This place offers consistent evening quality. The meals maintained quality, I want to be clear. The restaurant offers a no-nonsense menu. The team maintains reliable warmth throughout shifts. This place has gorgeous design. read more

Just average. Not delicious. Butter drowned. Weird service. Crazy prices. Not sure what the fuss was about this place years ago but the bloom is off the rose. Still one of the better options in rock center but that's not saying much. read more

Another excellent new restaurant just opened in Rockefeller Center, joining Lodi with a few more on the way later this year. This one is from the Frenchette team, and has some similar dishes, but mostly great new stuff to try. The Duck Bolognaise ($26), with housemade rigatoni is amazing to start, and the Salad Nicoise ($26) is a great lighter option. For mains, the Steak Haché ($32) is delicious (described by the server as being like the best hamburger patty you'll ever have), and make sure you ask for their incredible fries to go with whatever entrees you decide on. The Profiteroles ($16) for dessert are not to be missed. If it were more than just the two of us, I definitely would've ordered Les Mignardises ($66), a glorious multi-level platter with all kinds of beautiful sweets and petits fours. read more

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My friend and I had a fantastic time at Le Rock last night (Friday). Although we didn't have a reservation, we got there as soon as they opened and were able to get seated at a table right away. It's a beautiful space, with the bar right at the entrance and the main dining room off to the side. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Our server was super knowledgeable and guided us through the menu and gave us great suggestions. We started with the complimentary Frenchette baguette and chose the cervelle de canut, their house-made cheese, to go with it. This was a great combo! Next, we shared the live scallop, which was super fresh and delicious! The seasonal agnolotti was also incredible. As our main, we shared the house-made saucisse au comté, which was very flavorful and comforting. Finally, we shared a few desserts, because being fans of the Frenchette team and dessert lovers in general, this is what we were most excited about. Our favorite one was the profiterole, definitely a must! It was the perfect combination - creamy, crunchy, and rich. Our drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic were yummy, too. We left feeling very satisfied, but could've probably gotten a couple more dishes if it hadn't been for our predetermined idea of eating all the desserts. The menu is quite extend, with both permanent and seasonal dishes, and most of them are on the smaller size so you could certainly try a lot. Overall, we really enjoyed our night here. Food is fantastic and hospitality is top-notch! read more

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You like modern French food? If you do this place is for you. Finally a place in Rockefeller Plaza that is a destination restaurant. This has French bistro vibes so don't expect fine dining. While I only had lunch there and had the heritage chicken a la plancha, it was spectacular. It's hard to elevate chicken but they have done it here. The chefs here also own Frenchette in Tribeca but this restaurant has an expanded menu...and it works. Can't wait to have dinner here as well...stay tuned but at the moment...they are on their game and put great dining back at Rock Center. read more

Le Rock - French Near Me - New York, New York

Definitely worth a visit for the energetic atmosphere. Nice take on escargot's on the menu and leeks appetizer are a good staring point. Bison au poivre has great flavor and doesn't disappoint. Overall, solid addiction to the midtown dining scene. read more

Le Rock - Old Fashioned - French Near Me - New York, New York

We just had dinner at Le Rock. One of the worst ever--poor food, poor service and noise. No wonder we could get a reservation. Over priced and over rated. Stay away.Any corner bodega has better food and service. In one word--lousey read more

It was good! I took my niece to celebrate her birthday as it has been on my must-try-list for a while. We loved it. The dressing over the duck was very tasty and it was one of the vest duck dishes we ever tried. The freshly cooked rice with mushrooms was divine. On the cool Saturday evening in the summer nights, we were happy with the choice we made-the atmosphere, the friendly service, & wonderful food. Highly recommend. read more

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