Rock Center Cafe
New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 332-7620
Fax: (212) 332-7677
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Rockefeller Skating Rink
- Directions:
- B, D; F, V at 47-50th Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 7:30am-10am, 11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm, Sat 11am-3pm, 4pm-10pm, Sun 10am-3pm, 4pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Rock Center Cafe – by Kiri Tannenbaum
In Short
With all the commotion in Rockefeller Center it's easy to miss the discreet glass elevator descending to this underground cafe. Below, an expansive window frames the singular views of the skating rink and gold Prometheus fountain overshadowing the art deco interior. Out-of-towners munch on signature risotto crab cakes, house-made pappardelle and double chocolate--white and milk--mousse. In warmer months, the rink converts to an outdoor bar providing revelers more room for happy hour.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneySummer happy hour includes nightly $5 specialty cocktails mixed with top shelf liquor.
Know Before You GoDuring the eight weeks that the Rockefeller Christmas tree is in place, the restaurant does not accept reservations. Stanchions are set up to corral crowds who are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.
User Reviews for Rock Center Cafe
07/17/2008 Posted by micqa
My husband and I had brunch on July 6, 2008 as part of his birthday celebration. We were delighted to be seated in front of the bronze fountain (Statue of Prometheus) while enjoying our shrimp frittata, summer fruit plate, poached egg florentine and key lime pie. Armando was very gracious and thoughtful in his service (gave us 2 forks for the key lime pie). We returned today July 17, 2008 for lunch. To my surprise we were seated once again in front of the bronze fountain and Armando was more than happy to serve us (again) our iced tea, virgin strawberry daquiri, crispy calamari, Caesar salad and grilled chicken Cobb wrap. Exceptional location, food and service! Highly recommended!
Pros: Best location on 5th Avenue to unwind without missing a beat
06/12/2008 Posted by sbleier
New York working Girl takes husband out for a birthday dinner...Hoping for a little scene, we were seated in the back corner of the restaurant near the bar without a view. The place was empty. Onto drinks, we ordered Kettle one and were told they were out. "I'll try a new vodka, what's the latest???" my husband asked..."I don't know, Stoly?" the waiter replied. My husband of 6'2" orders the lobster risotto, as the waiter promises it's got a pound and 1/2 of lobster meat in it...The meal arrives as a bowl full of risotto with two tiny pieces of claw meat . "Where's the rest of the Lobster?"..."It's in there" says the waiter. This bowl of risotto was sent back, and the waiter promised the crab cakes are their signature dish. $38 for two breaded crabcakes on the plate...sitting in honey mustard. Come on - at least make it look good. Think I'll resign from the Dine Out NY membership. The $50 off still cost us $200. Really poor.
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