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Rock Center Cafe
- American
- New York, NY
About this business
Grab a ringside seat in this simply decorated restaurant, and enjoy a wonderful view of Rockefeller Center. The menu features American fare, including raw oysters, burgers, steaks and roasted chicken. The crowds tend to be large and the service can be slow, so give yourself plenty of time. Dress is casual and reservations are recommended.
Location details
20 W 50th St, Lower Level, New York, NY, 10020, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Poor handling of an incorrect transaction – The food was ok...very pricey, but you are paying for the location. We couldn't see the skaters from our table, but that was not a big deal to us. The pork sandwiches were good, the burger was fine. The fries were passable, the bread was kind of generic, store-bought fare. Our friend ordered a hot chocolate, it came in basically a shot glass. The real problem has come from their accounting people. The next day...being today...they charged us $290+. We were not even in NY today, so ... read more
We only came for quick appetizers and coffee and now this.. – After my party was seated and we ordered drinks my friends parents mentioned that they were probably going to have appetizers to which the waitress stated that the policy of the restaurant was that if we were going to have appetizers we would have to go to the bar and eat them there....how ridiculous(this policy was not written anywhere nor stated to us before being seated)!! All of the other tables by the window had just appetizers. The woman that was seated next... read more
Don't Waste Your Time or Money – We were there Thanksgiving evening 2009. We had made reservations for 6:00 with a party of five. We had bought in advance Thanksgiving dinner tickets for 59.00 dollars a person. The food was awful, the bread was hard as a rock and when we asked for fresh bread the server was very rude. He came back about 20 mins. later with more hard bread. He had no personality at all. Four of us in the party had cokes and one had water. We each had 1 refill of drink and the cost for our cokes was 36.00 doll... read more
All around bad... – My boyfriend and I recently took my parents to The Rock Center Cafe while they were visiting from out of state. As an experienced server, I was anticipating a great experience at this touristy, pseudo-busy restaurant during skating season. We showed up at 5:30 for our reservation and we were seated immediately next to the window, as I had requested. Our server approached us after putting his Blackberry phone away in his apron, and seemed annoyed that we were there. No smile, no welcome. Tried to sell us w... read more
Don't waste your money – Ok, I am not one to really complain about dinners but I was here with my younger brother Mid July and we decided on having a nice dinner at a fancy place. Well this dinner cost a ton of money. For 2 Sirlon steaks (14oz only) and 2 ceaser salads and 2 drinks with 1 refill it was about $120 bucks before the tip. The steak had no taste. It was simply grilled (and to chewy to cut) with butter sauce on it. The menu said creamy mashed potatoes. Well mashed potatoes are my favorite dish and these tasted lik... read more
A Bit Pricey but Worth the Show (in Winter) – Who needs a fancy show when you can watch skaters fly by, tumble and fall (but not get hurt!). The food and atmosphere here is always good. The prime rib was generous, done to perfection and the twice baked potatoe an unexpected surprise. The food is a bit pricey but, like with all of the Patina restaurants, you get quality for that price. Request a table near the ice rink (in winter) for a fun filled couple of hours. The restaurant even offers a "turn to skate" dinner package th... read more
Good views, pretty good food...but watch your bill! – New Year's Eve, Rockefeller Center, Huge Tree, Ice Skaters....what could be bad! We chose the Rock Center Cafe for its location and the availability of reservation for early New Year's Eve dinner. Our drinks were lovely - nice Cosmos (no real lime juice, unfortunately) and wine suggested by our friendly waiter. We enjoyed the crab cake appetizer and the caesar salad - didn't like the lamb and hummus - weird spicy taste - and our dinners were equally good - the fafalle shr... read more
Delicious Ambiance – Last year was our first time dining out on Christmas Day. We enjoyed a delicious dinner while watching the skaters on the ice rink outside. The Lobster Bisque was yummy! I asked for an end cut of Prime Rib and I got it, cooked to perfection. Honestly its been a very long time that I''ve had dinner out and every course was delicious. The service impeccable! This was one of the BEST Christmas' I've ever enjoyed. We're going again this year :)
Not GOOD.. – Had a friend in from out of town and started at the bar which was good service. Continued to our table where it took forever to get our wine. the steaks came out undercooked, we sent them back and they were OVERcooked! by the time the waiter came back to take our order for after dinner drinks we were already finished with our dessert. This is supposed to be a great restaurant and we will never go back!
Frequently asked questions about Rock Center Cafe
How is Rock Center Cafe rated?
Rock Center Cafe has a 3.9 star rating with 749 reviews.
When is Rock Center Cafe open?
Rock Center Cafe is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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