When the Rainbow Room opened in October 1934, it transformed the 65th floor of 30 Rockerfeller Plaza – also known as 30 Rock – into the most elegant space in the New York.

When the Rainbow Room opened in October 1934, it transformed the 65th floor of 30 Rockerfeller Plaza – also known as 30 Rock – into the most elegant space in the New York. The dining and entertainment destination, with breathtaking views over the city’s dazzling skyline - including the Empire State Building, just a few blocks away - came to be considered a beacon of style and sophistication. Over the years, entertainers and other notables from Cole Porter, Noel Coward, Joan Crawford, Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson, to all New York City mayors from Fiorello LaGuardia to Michael Bloomberg, Al Pacino, Barbra Streisand and Muhammad Ali, have all dined, danced and celebrated occasions at the Rainbow Room. 

The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Jonathan Wright, formerly of Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons and The Setai, Miami Beach. At dinner, the menu of classic and contemporary American cuisine includes the venue’s signature Oysters Rockefeller, along with Lobster Pot Pie and Herb Roasted Pennsylvania Lamb. The restaurant is open to the public for Sunday brunch and Monday dinners.

Ideal For

Romantic dates, special occasions, celebrations, Sunday brunch

Favorite Room

The famous, giant crystal chandelier remains, as does the revolving dancefloor, which is an official New York landmark. But there are new additions too, such as the outdoor terrace and the new cocktail bar, SixtyFive, open to the public Monday to Friday from 5pm and serving a menu of classic and contemporary cocktails.

Signature Dishes

Oysters Rockefeller; Island Creek Oysters complemented by a bacon sabayon; Maine Lobster Pot Pie with Black Truffles and Hepworth Farms root vegetables; Herb Roasted Pennsylvania Lamb, served with braised lamb tortellini, young lettuce hearts and Latham Farms turnips

Signature Drinks

The Room With A View, made with Rittenhouse Rye, Green Chartreuse and Angostura Bitters

Highlights

For Sunday brunch, the famous dance floor is transformed into a culinary stage. Comprised of different stations, each helmed by a chef with a cuisine specialty, the options include a spectacular raw bar, a selection of house-made breads, a roasted meat station, and an expansive array of Asian specialties, including Char Siew Barbeque Pork Steamed Buns and Thai Chicken Green Curry. An assortment of breakfast pastries, cheeses, charcuterie and smoked fish is also available. And throughout the meal, homemade treats direct from the kitchen such as New Orleans Beignets and Cinnamon Apple Cider Doughnuts are delivered directly to the table.