Rainbow Room

Manhattan skyline dining

The Rainbow Room is a landmark restaurant and event space on the sixty-fifth floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, famous for its panoramic views, revolving dance floor, and Art Deco elegance.

Since opening in 1934, it has served as a venue for fine dining, dancing, and special occasions: They celebrated their anniversary at the Rainbow Room.

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Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G