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Pulse Restaurant and Bar

Overlooking the heart of Rockefeller Plaza, Pulse is the ideal setting for your special occasion. From corporate dinners to cocktail receptions, we can host a variety of private events in our dining room, bar, café, and conference room. Experience a seated dinner in our private dining room - a classic and sophisticated space. Our menu is a light, delicious mediterreanan cuisine utilizing local fish, meat and fresh produce.Several vegetarian options and always have a focus in heatlh and nutrition.
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14 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.1 / 5
(Very Good) 3.1 / 5
(14 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 14 reviews
5 stars
(2)
4 stars
(5)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food 
3.1 / 5
(Very Good) 3.1 / 5
Service 
3.4 / 5
(Very Good) 3.4 / 5
Ambiance 
2.8 / 5
(Good) 2.8 / 5
Noise Level
1.5 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • great for lunch(5)
  • scenic view(5)
  • neighborhood gem(3)
  • romantic(3)
  • special occasion(3)
  • good for groups(2)
Pulse Restaurant and Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Pulse Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

so so

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"big disappointment. Being in the Rock Center, expected great things. Pictures online are misleading. Made reservations but only two of us in whole restaurant. Looks like a lunch business is what they are after."
Dined on 5/08/2013
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Review 2 for Pulse Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Went here for dinner after

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Went here for dinner after getting engaged and we were treated excellent!!!!! Great food great price amazing service!!!!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 3 for Pulse Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Terrible service. Terrible

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
"Terrible service. Terrible place."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2013
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Review 4 for Pulse Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Overall we had a very nice

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Overall we had a very nice experience at Pulse. I was hoping for something with a bigger view but our table was at the window and my daughter had a nice view of Rockefeller Center ice rink. We both had salads which were delicious and I had a generous glass of wine. The service was very attentive. We would recommend."
Dined on 03/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Pulse Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Need to improve their ventilation.

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Need to improve their ventilation. Yyou smell bad after leaving the restaurant."
Dined on 03/28/2013
 2005
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view
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Review 6 for Pulse Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Gives new meaning to "hidden"

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Important to note that this is a small part of the Equinox gym. Entry is through Equinox - not intuitive if you are looking for a restaurant. (Although the name is a clue...).Service in an almost empty restaurant was scarce.The food, when it arrived, was ok.Save for meeting clients post- workout."
Dined on 03/21/2013
 2007
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Review 7 for Pulse Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The restaurant is just overly

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The restaurant is just overly amazing. The staff was very knowledgeable of the food and wine list. Service was swift and polite. I would recommend anyone to this restaurant."
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Pulse Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

It did not live up to the

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"It did not live up to the various website descriptions. Walking through a cafeteria style eating area was a complete turn-off, which made the price point that much less justified. There are many more restaurants w/ better food, ambiance, etc. in the same price range. Our server was very nice and attentive, but I would not go back nor recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 03/07/2013
 2009
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Review 9 for Pulse Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Just OK - too strong a smell

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Just OK - too strong a smell of bleach from the gym next door as you come in. Barely"
Dined on 02/13/2013
 2009
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Review 10 for Pulse Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

I was very disapoointed.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I was very disapoointed. Our group of six was the only one in the retaurant for dinner; no one else was there leaving a very bad ambiance and general bad feeling about the place. Also, there was an unpleasant odor in the restaurant. I would NOT go back."
Dined on 01/15/2013
 2013
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Pulse Restaurant and Bar
Based on the average of (4) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Ambiance 
3.5 / 5
(Very Good) 3.5 / 5
Noise Level
1.3 / 3
Moderate