Suggestions for first-rock near New York

Lauren Benet • December 17, 2010first Thursday of every month, there's a free concert starring a hand-picked rock up-and-comer. free open bar too.

Curtis F. • July 7, 2013Checked this place out my first time having Japanese food and while I'm not huge on seafood must Haves are the rock shrimp and cheese potatoes! So so good even tried out some squid tooNot bad at all😁

Ben A. • May 18, 2012Trivia night on Tuesdays! $3 drafts all night makes for a great time and the highlight of my week!

Stephania • March 20, 2014amazing atmosphere, delicious food, and truly great service. This is the first time I've ever longed to be a regular at a midtown bar...this place rocks!

Untapped Cities • February 7, 2014Try to find a bolt in a Central Park rock that is believed to be one of the original survey bolts from when the city grid was first planned in 1811! The exact location is kept secret.

Leigh Anne Z. • August 17, 2015My favorite place to get views of NYC. Go for sunset.

Carlos A. • August 23, 2016Rockefeller Center is luxurious and impressive at first sight. On the other hand, The Top of Rock located on the top floor of the building has a 360° view of Manhattan. Indescribable experience.

Leonie • August 13, 2013The staff are a little hostile, much friendlier at Top of the Rock but this is a must do if it's your first visit to NYC.

John S. • October 1, 2010The rock band Bon Jovi played their first major gig here!

Pablo V. • July 10, 2017If you have to choose between this and top of the rock or Empire State try the last two first. Better view.

John C. • June 15, 2013The first thing you'll notice is how small this place is, even for NYC. Don't let the lack of space put you off-this place rocks. Great service. Veal parm is amazing, and the bolognese sauce is killer

Michael N. • July 29, 2009Arthur's rocks. Dirty. Dingy. Awesome music. Bring your cash. Leave your attitude. If you bring a girl there on the first date and she OKs a second...she may be a keeper.

Concert Ticket Agency • October 2, 2012Whether you're headed for an upscale night at Lincoln Center or a dirty rock show at Terminal 5, stop here first and snack on their phenomenal dark chocolate peanut butter cups. Smooth and deeelish!

Eddie B. • March 17, 2010Air-tight first date place. Sexy cantina vibe never fails & food is totally on point. Be prepared & make a rezzie. (Ignore all the hater comments- this place rocks!)

Joe N. • March 25, 2017Everything rocks at Kotobuki ‼ Sushi master Yoshi has been creating the best sushi in NY since he first opened in Happauge

Gurprriet / JoyandLife S. • January 21, 2011Great place. I discovered it for the first time yesterday! Excellent music, they play a wide mix from rock to 80s to current music. Try the Spinach-Crab dip. Really nice!