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Rock Center Cafe

Rock Center Cafe located on the north side of Rockefeller Center's skating rink, offers the ultimate dining experience in one of the most legendary and dazzling locations in New York. A stylish, casual dining destination, Rock Center Cafe serves Italian-influenced cuisine with a delicious morning breakfast as well as contemporary entree and pasta choices and the best seafood, for both lunch and dinner.

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199 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
(199 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 199 reviews
5 stars
(58)
4 stars
(84)
3 stars
(42)
2 stars
(12)
1 star
(3)
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
2.1 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • scenic view(113)
  • great for lunch(63)
  • special occasion(61)
  • kid-friendly(44)
  • good for groups(40)
  • great for brunch(36)
Rock Center Cafe Reviews List
Review 1 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Afternoon delight

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Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Special place with superb service and great views of a New York scene. Food moderately priced for lunch. Definitely a place to experience."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Just so so

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/13/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Sorry but nothing special for the price"
Dined on 5/13/2013
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Review 3 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Expensive even for Midtown

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I work in the area and have eaten at just about every restaurant within a mile radius and RCC was one of the most expensive places. It cost 160 (with the tip) for lunch at a cafe. We had a burger and a salad with a drink each and we shared an app. Thats over the top pricing even for touristy midtown. Nice outdoor space but be prepared for sticker shock."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"very nice prixe fixe for Mother's Day - the salmon entree wa delicious"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 5 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

went for mothers' day

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"the prefixed brunch was a little pricey for basically a breakfast meal--- they used the skating rink to put tables on and i think used part time help--- we got half our appetizers and then took 10 minutes to get the other half--
it was nice that they had a little gift for each of the mothers--- basically it was good but not great
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Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 6 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

An experience

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The value proposition here is the location. Expect to receive 40% of your cost in food and service value. The balance covers the real estate."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 7 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our Server was AWESOME!

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 11/23/2012
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was good, view of the rink was exxcellent and very festive but the highlight was a our Server!"
Dined on 11/23/2012
Special Features: scenic view, hot spot
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Review 8 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Lunch was quintessential nyc experience. service 2was attentive and professional. foodwas wellprepared and plated beautifully. dinning room a bit cramped.. but not uncomfortable."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 9 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 2/09/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"decent food not the best for NYC it is very nice to dine during the winter when the ice rink is open."
Dined on 2/09/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, scenic view, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 10 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

great lunch.

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Dined on 4/29/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"great, easy place for a quick lunch w a good vibe."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The service was wonderful

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The service was wonderful and the food lovely the pre-fix menu was a life saver and over all a great time"
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food was surprisingly good

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Food was surprisingly good but this is a tourist spot trading off its location"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2007
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Review 13 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Took out of town visit ors

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Took out of town visit ors there. Rather loud but lots of fun."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2007
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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Review 14 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Comfortable dining business lunch

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"An elegant break from the office for lunch during the work week. Free from the tourist and school group chaos in the Concourse and above at street level. A Rock Center refuge."
Dined on 04/17/2013
 2009
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 15 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

for a "must do" sightseeing

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"for a "must do" sightseeing experience at THE Rockefellar Center it had surprisingly great breakfast fare. The open face omelette, the best!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2008
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly
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Review 16 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I'll be back!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Still enjoy coming to Rock Center Cafe after all these years. Always an enjoyable experience."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 17 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Very high prices for very

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very high prices for very unspecial cuisine."
Dined on 04/10/2013
 2003
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 18 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very good for tourist and

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very good for tourist and for entertaining out of town people.
Nice menu, reasonable prices, good service, very enjoyable view
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Dined on 04/07/2013
 2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Was quite a nice restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Was quite a nice restaurant but once it was discovered we were there on a Dine/Skate package interest in us seemed to be lost, with it occasionally difficult to receive attention."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 20 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Our fries were lukewarm (while

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Our fries were lukewarm (while my 3 yr old daughter's were piping hot), their amazing burger of 5yrs ago has changed, now you are charged extra for toppings. Our service was practically non-existent (maybe due to the fact that we had children? I'm sure they weren't that slow with the business people). Water was poured for all the adults at our table, but not the children - they were offered nothing. The hosts at the door were the best part of the lunch - very helpful and kind."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2009
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 21 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Really enjoyed it good view

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Really enjoyed it good view of the skating rink added some fun"
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2012
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Review 22 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Waiting staff were efficent

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Waiting staff were efficent and friendly"
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2012
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 23 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The Rock Center Cafe is a

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The Rock Center Cafe is a very special spot with a very special view in NYC. That alone makes it a desirable place to have brunch, lunch or dinner. The service is wonderful, and the food is surprisingly good. It is just a shame that there aren't more vegetarian-friendly items on the menu. And if you are vegan, there is nothing on the menu for you except for an excellent green salad."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 24 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

I recommended the restaurant

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I recommended the restaurant to some friends based on a previous experience, I was very disappointed with the Easter brunch... food was not tasty, waited more than 15 minutes to be seated."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2013
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Review 25 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our first time in NYC was

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our first time in NYC was made special by Easter brunch at Rock Center Cafe. So special watching the skaters as we ate. BEST shrimp cocktail, attentive wait staff and relaxed festive atmosphere were well worth the price of the prix fixe Easter brunch."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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Review 26 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food at Rockefeller Center

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent food, with a picture window right on the Rockefeller Center ice skating rink. The service is most attentive. Highly recommend."
Dined on 03/21/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 27 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good Food Fair Service

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Cool view of the skating rink Rockefeller Center. Food was great for breakfast. Service could have been better."
Dined on 03/28/2013
 2009
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Review 28 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Don't bother!

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Aside from the fact that this restaurant allows a view of the skating rink, everything else was sub par. The older balding rude waiter was snarky, unfriendly, unaccommodating and clearly does not understand the premise of good customer service. A simple question about the option to substitute a common variety of cheese was answered with ( insert attitude here) "Uh, No, we can't do THAT". I mean he really couldn't have actually checked with the kitchen or said it nicely...something to the effect of "I'm sorry, we do not have that type if cheese, but we do have...."
Overpriced with terrible service. The fact that the restaurant was nearly empty at 8pm during Spring Break while there was not a table to be found in the food court is bad!"
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2009
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 29 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Took my granddaughter here.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Took my granddaughter here. The wait staff was attentive. Food was good, my granddaughter enjoyed sitting by the rink. I'll definitely be back."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 30 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The food was pretty mediocre,

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was pretty mediocre, but the view of the Skating Rink at Rockefeller Center made it worthwhile. I wouldn't go back unless it's winter."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2008
Special Features: scenic view, hot spot
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Review 31 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great place in New York City

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We were very pleased by the quality of the food and the excellent service. The view of the skating rink and the comfort and ambiance of the restaurant were added pluses. I will dine there again."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 32 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

JoMama

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It's all about location, location, location. Staff very accommodating. Our prior request to sit at a window table was met. Food was ok... Special dish of the day - buttermilk chicken - was undercooked. Sent back. Received comp'd desssert for inconvenience."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 33 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A must see restaurant in NYC

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This restaurant was great. We had reservations and arrived a little early, they were very accommodating. We requested a window seat and that is what they gave us. We had seats directly on the ice skating rink. It was amazing to watch the ice skaters while we ate delicious food. The filet was excellent and the beans and sausage was amazing. Would definitely go back!!! Highly recommended."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2006
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 34 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Review 35 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were a group of five celebrating

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We were a group of five celebrating a Birthday, the food and service were excellent. We were never rushed even after we paid the bill we
sat for another 1/2 hour. Lovely restaurant, we will be back.
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Dined on 03/17/2013
 2012
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 36 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent menu and friendly

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent menu and friendly service make this a rewarding informal experience. New Yorkers can revel in the fresh, locally raised (or caught)) meat and fish preparations, while Turistas can enjoy the Rockefeller Center ambiance by merely looking out of the floor to ceiling windows.Try any of the seasonal daily specials and you can't go wrong."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 37 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great overall- celebration dinner

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Rock Center Cafe was a phenomenal choice to kick off a birthday trip to NYC. We went with the Dine Skate promotion, which included our 3 course meal and VIP tickets for skating at the Rockefeller rink. This was a great decision and well worth the price paid. Right from arrival, we were met with good service (not great- but good). The price fixed Dine Skate menu was great, with plenty of options, and everything tasted great (and came out in a timely manner.) The atmosphere was fantastic, quiet and romantic, with a beautiful view of the rink. Overall, the Rock Center Cafe was great, and well worth the money."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 38 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great choice for business lunch

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This is such a perfect place to have a business lunch with out-of-town folks who want to experience Rockefeller Plaza and the skating rink, etc. The service is excellent -- Attentive without being intrusive, and it's quiet enough to talk but noisy enough to not feel self-conscious of every word you say. We both had the Chicken Paillard and it was simple but delicious with a generous portion. It would be great for lunch with an old friend where you want to talk and catch up, too."
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2009
Special Features: scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 39 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

simply a wonderful lunch spot

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"simply a wonderful lunch spot with a front row seat to watch the skaters fall on ther keisters while you eat delicious food! What's not to love?? Get the crabcake. Mmmmm..."
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 40 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

nice. great location.. a little

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"nice. great location.. a little high priced for lunch was over $100.00"
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2012
Special Features: scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 41 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

This is a fun place to grab

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This is a fun place to grab a quite bite while watching the ice skaters in Rockefeller Center."
Dined on 03/06/2013
 2010
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 42 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our server was wonderful and

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Our server was wonderful and very attentive. The majority of the food we ordered was delicious."
Dined on 02/28/2013
 2007
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 43 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

I expected a much nicer restaurant

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I expected a much nicer restaurant based on the prices and location. The restaurant was nearly empty on a Friday night, yet it still was noisy--probably on account of every voice bouncing off the solid floors and glass walls. The service was fair, although our waiter brought my entree and then bolted out of sight before I could ask for a fork. I had to steal one from another table. The food was ok--nowhere near what I would expect for the price, but acceptable. Without the view, I doubt that this restaurant would stay in business."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2008
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 44 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

a disappointment

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"fI wish the food was half as good as the view. Prices much too high for such ordinary menu.. Scrambles eggs were overdone, bacon was tough, coffee was cold. Cheesecake hit the mark but not enough too save the meal!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
 2005
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 45 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Kid-friendly and parent-friendly

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Went there for a Valentine's lunch with two very little ones (ages 2 and not quite 1). Very kid-friendly and parent-friendly menu. The ice rink kept the kids occupied so my wife and I could enjoy a meal together. Excellent service, excellent food. A bit pricey, but we expected as much."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 46 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Had a lovely meal, steak was

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Had a lovely meal, steak was cooked beautifully, the cocktails,service and view all excellent, will definately dine here again when in NY"
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 47 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A Day Visit to Rockefeller Plaza

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Outstanding for the combination of view and food, and reasonably priced for NYC. While the brunch menu was really just a combo of a handful of standard breakfast items merged with a couple of lunch/dinner items; the food was certainly above average. A little more creativity with menu items and it could be considered a true brunch. We did enjoy their breakfast items and would go there again. Service was very good."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 48 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

for a tourist spot it was

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"for a tourist spot it was very nice, quiet and good service."
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 49 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

location good. nice to be

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"location good. nice to be able to watch the skaters while eating."
Dined on 02/17/2013
 2013
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Review 50 for Rock Center Cafe
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

A tourist trap... Overpriced

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A tourist trap... Overpriced and unappetizing food!!!"
Dined on 02/21/2013
 2005
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