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Rainbow Room
Review
About
Quintessential New York glamour finds its home 65 stories above historic Rockefeller Center. Crowning the timeless Manhattan skyline, the iconic Rainbow Room offers a modern twist on classic old-world charm, tailoring special moments for private events.
Features
CUISINES
American, Contemporary
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Free Wifi
Jazz Bar
Live Music
Mastercard
Private Dining
Table Service
Visa
Location
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Hours
Opens in 19 min
Sunday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
6:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday
5:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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4.4
702 reviews
Excellent
457
Very good
136
Average
60
Poor
27
Terrible
22
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GrandTour47914224164
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • family
Truly a night and experience to remember.....Sat. Sept. 1st, 1984. We had reservations for our honeymoon dinner. We flew in to Newark and checked into our Manhattan hotel earlier that day.....we were married in Texas the evening before. My wife was a native of Albany, but had not been back to NY for 7 yrs. It was service tableside for us with Champagne, Chateaubriand, Bananas Foster, and The Tommy Dorsey Band. I was wearing my Texas boots(antelope) and a suit. The service was exceptional as was the food in those days. My beautiful wife was decked as well, beaming under the chandeliers. We naturally had a professional photographer take photos for us and have them in an album today. This night was a fantastic beginning to a love affair that has lasted a lifetime. After dinner & dancing, we went to Regine's nightclub.....maybe about 11 pm. It was very famous at that time, and the line was stretched to get in. But our cabbie motioned the doorman and he waved us to the front and welcomed us in. Everybody just looked at us wondering who we were....hahaha. We were newlyweds from Texas and it was my first trip to New York City.......boots and all.
Written February 1, 2025
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Lisa S
Mauchline38 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Booked here for my 40th birthday meal , what a lovely place from the entrance to the actual restaurant. Everybody was so pleasant and helpful . We got a lovey seat in the corner where both of us could see outside . Amazing views of the city . We both had the cheese burger it was delicious and cooked to perfection. Waiters constantly kept your glass filled with water . Even tho the place was busy everything was timed to perfection. I ordered the New York cheesecake it was delicious and very quirky.
Written February 13, 2020
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SteveX6
Wakefield397 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Spent the night before my 50th birthday here 15 months ago and just had to return to celebrate our Silver wedding. It is such a special spot with awesome views and the seafood is just amazing. Cocktail menu is very special, you’re not going to get the full experience without a cocktail or two as well as the food. I highly recommend this place to all my friends and family that I know are visiting and it is always the one recommendation they thank me for afterwards!
Written February 15, 2020
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Kazuko O
Lancaster1 contribution
May 2021 • none
It was the most miserable Mother's Day experience in my 63 years of life. My reservation was 3:00 PM in the rainbow room. However My daughter and I were seated at 4:45 PM. When we arrived there at 2:55pm, about 200 people were overflowing at the greeting area, we were told by a greeting staff " the guests whose reservations are 1:45pm are seated now, you must wait at least one hour to be seated so you can just hang out in this area." We hadn't had our lunch, so we were already hungry. My daughter lives in Manhattan, but I live in Pennsylvania and visited her on Mother's Day by a bus. My return bus to Pennsylvania leaves New York City at 6:30PM on the Mothers Day. Then I needed to cancel the brunch, I asked the greeter to talk to the manager of Rainbow room to refund our Mothers Day brunch but what all she did was that just pointed to an elevator, and another greeter at the elevator just sent us to an elevator to the Rainbow room lobby area. Another crowd of guests were waiting there to be seated, we couldn't find the manager to ask for the refund even we asked several hostesses where the manager was. Then I gave up my return bus ticket to go back to Pennsylvania( waisted my return bus ticket) and we decided to eat there, but even at 6:00pm all meals were not carried to our table.
In the middle of COVID-19 pandemic, no social distance could keep in such an overcrowded lobby there with the overbooked guests.
Written May 10, 2021
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RainbowRoomNYC
Hi, Kazuko. Thank you so much for your candid feedback, we appreciate you taking the time to write to us. We’re honored that you chose to celebrate the holiday with us, and sincerely apologize that the experience did not meet the level of service we pride ourselves on. Mother’s Day brunch was our first public event in over a year since closing last March due to the pandemic. We were ambitious in planning an event to celebrate such an occasion and we unfortunately were not able to deliver the experience that we had promised to our guests. We strive to create a space that feels welcoming to all - we’ve issued your refund immediately and hope that you are open to giving Rainbow Room another chance.
Written May 11, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Shaylene
Cap Estate370 contributions
Oct 2021 • business
This place is exceptionally beautiful. We rented the Gallery for our Champagne breakfast event and I was thrilled with how it shows. The view and the decor make for an awesome setting. Our event coordinator, Lianne, was the consummate professional. My only issue was that we paid per person for a mimosa and Bloody Mary bar at breakfast but it was just a regularly bar with bartender- nothing to indicate there were mimosas or bloody Mary’s to be served so no one ordered or drank them. A bit of a waste of money, which I regret. The buffet itself was delicious and beautifully spread. I would host another event there in the future.
Written October 12, 2021
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Tafty1707
Stoke-on-Trent259 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
My wife and I visited for dinner on our visit from the UK. We had a great view of the Empire State. Building which is what the rainbow room is all about.
The food and wine was lovely but we ate better in New York but we really enjoyed our food, experience and everyone should visit Rainbow at least once.
Written March 28, 2020
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440debbie
Reading12 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
From other peoples recommendations we visited the Rainbow Room and were not disappointed. We didn't eat choose to have just cocktails and although the most expensive cocktails we have ever bought, worth it for the fantastic views. We visited in January so were unable to go outside and arrived at thetime the rom opens, 4.30pm, and stayed to see NYC go from late afternoon sun to night which was magical. The bar area is not large and being our visit was low season, not crowded. We only had 3 days so choose the Rainbow Room as opposed to going up the Empire State building.
Written February 1, 2020
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CocktailFyre
New York City49 contributions
Mar 2020 • friends
I feel like more people have reviewed the view than the services.
Cocktails were above average, but lacking that something special.
I could be wrong, but I think the bartender had to Google "Brandy Alexander" when I requested one. Sure you can't know everything but be discreet?!
View truly is excellent.
Written March 16, 2020
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Adrian L
5 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Great place this! Drinks not cheap but that’s New York for you. Well worth a visit here thought and recommend booking a table so you can sit next to the windows and see the New York skyline. Great service and really made us feel welcome. Can’t fault it.
Written March 7, 2020
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Linda C
Lakewood Ranch2 contributions
Dec 2019 • family
What an amazing view of the City. We couldn’t east at The Rainbow Room because there was a private party. So we went to Bar 65 which was terrific. The room was very pretty and the service was top notch. Pricey but worth it!
Written January 20, 2020
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Alberto A
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
I give it 3/5 because I can't rate it, as it wasn't possible to go up. Since Covid it has only been open for private events. My wife and I, enticed by the reviews of recent years, showed up hoping to enter but, in fact, we were not granted, considering the change in policy of the place.
Written August 3, 2023
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Anne O
Kennesaw3813 contributions
Nov 2019 • none
Instead of going to the Top of the Rock for city views, we opted for the nighttime lights and drinks at the Rainbow Room. This historic spot has evolved in a good way over the years as a venue for drinks, meals and special events. It should be on the list for visitors to NYC who want to relax and enjoy the view.
Written January 15, 2020
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Larry F
New York City3 contributions
Jun 2024 • friends
The Rainbow Room never fails to exceed my expectations. From the views to the food, I have enjoyed every visit. The service is always spot-on.
Written June 8, 2024
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StephenCross
Dublin31614 contributions
Feb 2022 • solo
The Rainbow Room is up top of the Rockerfellow centre and is one of New York’s older landmarks. The decor is amazing. Recommended .
Written February 2, 2022
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rafc1880
Antwerp93 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
The restaurant with a WOW view. Specially at night/evening. Top personel, nice menu and the steak is perfect. Splendid evening.
Written March 6, 2020
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