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This holiday season, 5 Acres the vibrant American restaurant with a Midwestern-inspired menu in the heart of Rockefeller Center from acclaimed chef Greg Baxtrom – is expanding its footprint across the plaza with 5 Acres Around The Rink. Known for his playful, elevated takes on classic comfort food, Chef Baxtrom brings a new, festive menu to Rockefeller Center at The Holiday Chalets, the 90th Anniversary Lodges, and the Skate House concessions.

AROUND THE RINK EXPERIENCES

Chalets

Returning for the 2026 holiday season, the Balsam Hills Holiday Chalets offer private rinkside spaces overlooking The Rink and Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Accommodating groups of up to six guests, the Chalets offer 50-minute private reservations, with food and beverages from 5 Acres available for purchase.

HOURS: 2PM - 10PM

LOCATION:

  • The entrance to the Holiday Chalets is located on 49th street between 5th and 6th Avenues, just off of The Plaza

NOTES:

  • As a reminder, there is a $25 per person on-site food & beverage minimum.
  • Please note that your 50-minute reservation begins at your scheduled start time, and your end time will remain the same even if you arrive late. We recommend arriving a few minutes early so you can enjoy your full experience with us.

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Lodges

Introduced in celebration of The Rink’s 90th anniversary, the new Lodges offer private spaces overlooking the ice and Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Designed for groups of up to eight,each 50-minute reservation features seasonal food and beverage offerings from 5 Acres.

HOURS: 2PM - 10PM

LOCATION:

  • The entrance to the 90th Anniversary Lodges is located on 50th street between 5th and 6th Avenues, near The Rolex Ticket Booth.

NOTES:

  • As a reminder, there is a $25 per person on-site food & beverage minimum.
  • Please note that your 50-minute reservation begins at your scheduled start time, and your end time will remain the same even if you arrive late. We recommend arriving a few minutes early so you can enjoy your full experience with us.

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Concession

5 Acres will also oversee the food and beverage offerings at Rockefeller Center’s newly introduced Skate House, extending Greg’s seasonal cooking beyond the Chalets and Lodges toskaters and visitors throughout the holiday season.

HOURS: 8AM - 10PM

LOCATION:

  • Concourse Level, 50th street side

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