Rock Center Cafe
(Now Closed)American Restaurant, Café, and Snack Place$$$$
Rockefeller Center, New York
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AlAnoud A AlGhunaimAugust 24, 2017The best views are down here, come for lunch! The scenes are beautiful❤️ their penne caprese and parmesan tots are musts❤️
Ms HeleneDecember 2, 2015Great for a private event. Good catering incl very fresh raw bar, cheese station, hot food bar and yummy desserts. Professional and attentive staff. Plus view of rink and Xmas tree in Winter
Chase HagermanOctober 17, 2016TL;DR: Cheesecake! Visited NY one time a couple years ago and ate here. I remember service & food was great. But what has my mouth salivating to this day is the cheesecake. Best I've ever had!
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍March 6, 2018This is not a cafe, but a very good restaurant. A little pricey which is expected given the location but also very good food and service. Get a table looking out onto the ice skating rink
Leslie HDecember 29, 2017This was a wonderful way to start our day. The blueberry pancakes were amazing, coffee was strong and so was the service! Perfect table near the ice rink prior to a nice morning on the ice.
Steve LeVineSeptember 1, 2019The burger was good- thick, juicy, cooked medium just as ordered. The bacon aioli that came on the side was tasty- used it for dipping the fries.
Consistently good, classic American food in a civilized setting. Slightly less pricey than other midtown restaurants in the same area, if you stick to the salads and appetizers. Friendly service, too.
Ty RamAugust 1, 2014Try to get seating near the Prometheus statue for a stunning view and ambiance during the evenings. The Pineapple Upside down cake with Dolce du Leche is a must try!
Anastasia 🌺August 21, 2014Pricy but you have to pay for the view! Good place to enjoy a drink and a warm summer night in New York City! 👍🇺🇸
Jason MesiarikApril 2, 2013No better place to sit down and enjoy a nice meal with the family after a long day on your feet. Enjoy the scene inside and out and enjoy the company of good food and your family.
Marydeth JudgeDecember 23, 2013Nice view of the ice rink and people skating and good views of the Christmas tree. We ate off the holiday prix-fixe menu and everything we ordered was great!
Jerry MoranoJuly 17, 2015The Guacamole and fresh chips with a Corona are perfect for a late nite snack!
For lunch, the chop salad is delicious (minus shrimp, plus cheese for vegetarians). Always great service and they're on OpenTable!
Sally CrosswellDecember 2, 2019Awesome view of the Skating at Rock Center! The Lobster Bisque was perfect!
Minos DimisSeptember 6, 2015Crazy cocktails and crowdy during the spring time! I loved this plaza! :-)
Mateusz MentlewiczSeptember 3, 2013Beatiful view, pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, astonishing surrounding and excellent tequilla sour:-)
My best place ever! Fuck the cheesecake factory! These NY cheesecakes are awesome in here. Ima be there in february. Wait for me NY! 👏😋
Elena GribokMarch 15, 2013If you are in NYC you just have to try cheese cake here! It's one of the best !!!!
Frank RimalovskiMarch 31, 2012Great place to eat especially if someone else is paying at the rink level at Rock Center. Power breakfast scene. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Luiz PeredaNovember 7, 2014Burguers, salads, and steaks. Beautiful place, nice view of Rockefeller Center.
Calvin MultanenMay 27, 2015Kind of pricey but nice place to grab a bite or drink, especially when it's nice outside.
Mariann NagyAugust 18, 2011I love this place because of the atmosphere and the delicious NY Style Cheesecake. It's something really worth its price.
Josh BerkowitzAugust 13, 2014It's pricey, but it's posh. Worth it to get a cocktail or share a plate.
Joao Veloso JrAugust 16, 2015It's nice, not as nice as they charge it. One of the best guacamoles I ever had. Spicy. Drinks are only ok
Michele Mozloom HojsackMarch 11, 2012One of my favorites!! It's definitely a go back!! :). I recommend you go and I will go back!!! :)
Chantelle SousaDecember 6, 2011Great place to have dinner at during the holidays. The view of the ice skating rink is charming!
Great service. Face breakfast spot and people watching on the rink is entertaining (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Robbie CApril 22, 2018It’s ok from mid-April. No outside atmosphere- changing over from rink to garden. The service inside was very low and meal was pricey. Not too busy inside. Had to wait for drinks, entree and check
- Edwin ToureFebruary 7, 2016I higltly recommend you the chocolate Chip Milkbutter Punpcakes #VeryDelicious #ILoveYouNYC
NBC Nightly NewsAugust 16, 2011In the winter grab a meal here for a good view of the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
Pamela KotsaftisJuly 30, 2010Friday night drink special- try the Sagatiba Brazilian Sunshine! Really refreshing to go with the great outdoor atmosphere.
PeiNovember 6, 2013Grab a high table if it's packed at lunchtime. Then again I can't really recommend it - $20 for ONE small lonely crab cake, $23 for a very average burger, and a server who was pretty useless at best.
Joonbug.comJune 22, 2010Tonight, June 22 at 6PM they're hosting a special summer dinner where you taste different Belgian beers paired with a four-course meal! Read more
FoodspottingJanuary 14, 2011Try the White Chocolate And Toasted Hazelnut Buttermilk Pancakes dulce de leche whipped butter 14.00
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Rock Center Cafe
20 W 50th St (Rockefeller Center)
New York, NY 10020
United States
New York, NY 10020
United States
Rock Center Cafe is a midtown restaurant & bar in Rockefeller Center serving breakfast, lunch, dinner & brunch with holiday dining & events available.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 7:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- 9:30 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 9:30 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 332-7620
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"I loved this place, shame about missing out on seeing the Ice rink but still a nice spot to hang out for coffee or idle around window- shopping👭👭👌"
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