Reviews of RoCA (Restaurant)

208 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

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REVIEWS OF RoCA IN Iowa

Tim Coble

First time coming here. Very nice... small but very pleasant outdoor patio. Great food.... enjoyed it very much. We will be back.

Angela Blasius

Thanks, Sam! Great food and great bartender! I can't wait to have it again someday soon! Deconstructed nachos were absolutely worth the price!

Joey D

Great craft cocktails and food. A must if you are in the downtown area

Mae Corbett

We had an amazing dinner at RoCA tonight-the food was SO good! The menu had a variety of unique small plates and entrees. We started with cocktails and the cheese fondue, which was a generous amount and so full of flavor! Our group had the tenderloin and the salmon, and both were perfectly cooked and delicious. Even the asparagus on the side was just the right amount of crisp tender. We finished with a chocolate cheesecake and creme brûlée that didn’t disappoint. We will absolutely be going back and highly recommend it. If you haven’t been there yet, make a trip ASAP!

Judi Tiffany

After a very long day and night at Mercy hospital, my daughter and I stopped in and were seated quickly. Our waiter was very nice and we both agreed it was the best meal we've had in a long time. Had the beef tenderloin and shrimp dish. Great way to end a very stressful day.

Incognito

The bartender was great, his name wad Sam. The food was also great. The place looks fancy friendly and affordable

Nick Button

Great atmosphere and service. The food variety is fantastic and the location is in middle of it all

John Mostrom

Creative food, great wine list and superb service. I enjoyed my small plates dinner. If I lived here, it would be a favorite!

Anna Laws

The food was amazing! Stopped here while traveling and met up with some family. They mentioning loving this place, and all of its shareables. My favorite was the Brussel sprouts, the queso, and the pork sliders. Honestly it was al great. Our waitress made the experience even better! Only wish it was slightly cheaper, and since I was traveling wish it closer to home!

Jeff Gilbert

Just a wonderful experience. The food and cocktails were excellent and Simon our server was attentive and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

Brian Blodgett

Great small plates. Classy place.

MaryAnn Burford

Ok

Troll Troll

Amazing custom cocktails, ask your bartender for recommendations, they never steer you wrong! Very good food, especially desserts, and friendly staff make this place a joy to dine at.

Jacob Herrel

Not what I thought it would be... But that was kinda on me, won't be rocking boots and a hat next time. And will have to be sippin' on whiskeys next time too!

Mike Mann

Amazing food and cocktails, great service. Very reasonable prices. We had two glasses of wine, two specialty cocktails, the crab croquettes appetizer, and two entrees and our bill came to $92. About $40 of that was alcohol, sweet sweet alcohol, so really worth the price. Would highly recommend to anyone.

therese palmer

Wonderful atmosphere overpriced but food good.

Travis Frank

Excellent Service and food..

Benjamin Atkins

Awesome atmosphere. Great place to buy drinks but I would really recommend bringing friends if you want to eat. It works best if your order multiple plates and share with others. Trust me. Also there are a lot of tall seating tables there, I didn't get the chance to look downstairs, but upstairs definitely.

Larry Price

Great experience. Great food. Why was the table vibrating?

Brandon Geier

Great food, haven't been here in sometime but it seems I have been missing out. Nice atmosphere great location but parking can be a pain.

Hyrum Torres

This place has the best drinks , the best servers , the best bartenders, and the best food.

Tim Coble

First time coming here. Very nice... small but very pleasant outdoor patio. Great food.... enjoyed it very much. We will be back.

Jeff Ellis

Everything I've had here has been great, so I you have a favorite I would just go for it. It is bar food so a lot of it is quite heavy but you can order a great salad and some chicken or leaner steak entrees as well. That being said the deconstructed nachos absolutely stand out as a must have. The steak is lean but tasty and cooked perfectly. The cheese sauce is divine, the pico is great and the guac is creamy goodness. The chips are made in the restaurant so some puff up and some are crispy, while some have more salt than others but they're very good even the next day as left overs. I ate the steak separately but it made the meal more filling and well rounded.

John Cullor

Atmosphere and food quality!

Jill Gettle

Max is a superb bartender & the craft cocktails are phenomenal! Food was pretty good too :)

Josh Banta

Food was outstanding!! Great spot.

Eric Smith

Pretty good food, but not worth the money or the attitude.

Rod Peterson

The wife LOVED it, we'll definitley go back

Olivia LaGrange

Fun place to go with friends. Lots of different, delicious options to choose from with the option of shared plates similar to European tapas. Highly recommended! :)

Rebecca Ricks

Nice atmosphere. Food was great. Great service.

Rachel Raibikis

Delicious food! Great, friendly staff! Even accommodated our 3 yr old as it isn't a typical toddler kinda place.

Javan Steffen

Good food! Everything I had there was absolutely delicious! The chef actually remade a dish that he felt wasn't quite right and replaced the one a person in my group was eating (The person thought it was great before it was replaced!) A++

Reggie Dodd

Good advice from our server. Great wine and great food.

doug Zehr

One of the top places in downtown Des Moines to eat and relax at. Sierra, our server, and Matt were excellent in their professionalism, decorum, and helpfulness. The food was excellent and served in a quick manner and the large assortment of drinks made it a great experience. We were seated immediately because we had reservations - a must at a busy time.

Abbey Djuric

Omg so good! I highly recommend the meat and cheese board!

Aaron Chinn

Took some time to get out orders for or table of six, but that's fine because the atmosphere was warm and the service good. Shared plates were spot on. I recommend the shrimp and polenta. Scallops were delicious, but be aware there are two on the plate. Excellent hummus plate, also. Best creme brulee I've had in a while. Make sure to have a reservation.

Jackie Skinner

This is a excellent place to go for something different. Great Food! Great Drinks! I recommend the Smoking Gun. Surprisingly an amazing drink.

Al Wilkerson

Casual comfortable environment, great wait staff and service, great food and lots of fun with the shared plate concept. Highly recommend it!!!

Sean Lee

This is my wife and I's favorite restaurant. The drinks are more than a drink, really an experience, and their small plates are so fun to share. You will not be disappointed.

Kris Fish Kuhlmann

Super fantastic drink menu and wonderful service!

Emilie Lawrence

We had 2 great cocktails!

Huff

Very relaxed atmosphere. Kind of expensive but the staff and drinks are great

Keith Fortenberry

Date night with spouse. 1st time at restaurant. Great option for us. Very prompt and courteous service. Robert did a tremendous job serving us and even willing to take a few pics outside against the buildings colorful paintings. Food was prompt getting to us and was delicious. Many options and varible prices for food. Very clean restrooms. Sat outside and atmosphere was great. Thanks for experience.

Liz Halder

Great small plates options

Michael Clayton

Highly recommend! Made a reservation a few days prior to our visit, was very simple with the online reservation system. Table was ready as soon as we walked in. Tried a few different dishes, all of which were excellent! Only down side was the fact it can get noisy when it's busy. The noise is not enough of an issue to prevent me coming back - will be back soon

Mitchell Larsen

Excellent food AND service. I had the scallop risotto - the only negative I would even be able to mention would be that it only came with 2 scallops. Altogether though, the food was amazing and the service was top notch, so I'll still give it 5 stars!

Jessi Johnson

Great food! Staff know their menu even w my restriction

Brian Ivins

Excellent food. Different tastes to try. Wide verities of drinks. The bartender. She is amazing at her job. Friendly staff. Likely to return to this fine establishment.

Richard Klein

My wife and I made a date night here for our Anniversary. We used an app to make the reservation and they were filling up fast so had to settle for a little earlier than we would have liked. The food is shared plates. We had the deconstructed nachos, graziano flatbread pizza, and artichoke dip. The food was all good, although there sauce on the ribeye had a bit of a different flavor to it and the pizza had some unexpected toppings. Where this place really shines is in their drinks. My wife had the old fashioned and I had the smoking gun. Some of the best cocktails we've had. Absolutely worth it.

Tara Wendel

Amazing food and service. The seating is terrible though, and the sexualized names of the cocktails is juvenile. I expected better from one of the few grown up places on Court. Otherwise excellent.

Benjamin Bergmann

One of the best restaurants in Des Moines

srisha malur

Tots were my favorite.

Aaron Chinn

Took some time to get out orders for or table of six, but that's fine because the atmosphere was warm and the service good. Shared plates were spot on. I recommend the shrimp and polenta. Scallops were delicious, but be aware there are two on the plate. Excellent hummus plate, also. Best creme brulee I've had in a while. Make sure to have a reservation.

patrick cashman

Expect the best cocktails in Des Moines and the food is on point.

Scott Raileanu

Good food at reasonable prices. Ambiance is just fine for a date or family dinner. There are TVs up in the bar area as well if you're looking for a post-work day drink.

Mackenzie Kelly

Great service and food. Try the beef skewers, to die for!!!

Joe Ferrell

This was my first visit based on a recommendation of a friend and I need to thank him. The Manhattan I had was fantastic. My wife had a blackberry Martini that she enjoyed, but not my kind of drink. We did three small plates, which left us plenty satisfied. I can heartily recommend the scallops with a corn risotto, come with two scallops, the Thai peanut turkey/Bob lettuce wraps and the hummus tray. Not only was the food great, our server, Robert, was attentive and helpful. It isn't a cheap place to go, but was well worth the price.

Steven Lawyer

Great for small plates. However, a bit loud.

Katie Hall

Food was 5 stars, service was 3 the night we were there (party of 10 Saturday, September 16th-- so grain of salt, they were SWAMPED and we were a large party). Our server didn't do a great job keeping up with drinks (water included) or getting our checks in a timely manner.

Jackie Skinner

This is a excellent place to go for something different. Great Food! Great Drinks! I recommend the Smoking Gun. Surprisingly an amazing drink.

John Anderson

Custom cocktails were great. Food was amazing. Especially the Asian wraps.

Theodore W Mathews III

Always outstanding, great cocktails, great shared plates and an eclectic clientele. Who could ask for more. TWM.

Sarah Hohenadel

Stopped in for a quick bite before a show. Always delicious!

Mary Thompson

I liked the drinks but the food is not worth it. Each shared, small plate is roughly 13 to to 14 dollars and wouldn't satisfy even a single person let alone a group. I do not mind spending a bit of money for a fantastic meal but I was not impressed at all here - we had hoison ribeye skewers, charred brussel sprouts and scallops (only 2 scallops - Very pricey for just 2). They were ALL rather sweet, dainty and disappointing. The staff were awesome but I would not go back there to eat again.

Diego Rivera

Ordered the house rib eye, didn't disappoint.

Stephani Livingston-Smithson

Gluten free options!

Alex Meyer

Great place to eat, unique atmosphere!

Mauro De Avila

Great atmosphere, great plates to share! The seared scallops are a must-try!

Ryan Parker

I haven't had food here, however the bartending is top notch. The quality in not only the drinks but the preparation of the drinks is exceptional. I personally love the gingerbread man which is a special holiday drink, however I also enjoy their smoking gun. The specials menu has never let me down here. Cheers!

Kari Hanson

Amazing cocktails and wine not to forget the amazing food!! Cheyenne was wonderful!!

Al Wilkerson

Casual comfortable environment, great wait staff and service, great food and lots of fun with the shared plate concept. Highly recommend it!!!

Brittney H

Best risotto ever!!!

Miss Kris

I absolutely love this place, beautiful atmosphere, amazing food, awesome staff

James Squier

Great drinks, and fantastic ood. The smothered tots is amazing. The craft drinks are wonderful. The downside was that the hostess was kind of a joke. Told us 45 minutes and turned out it was a 10 minute wait.

Chase Petsche

Loved the atmosphere. The Walleye Tacos and the Shrimp Scampi were were delicious. Outstanding cocktails, including a smoke-infused whiskey.

Anna M

The food is delish. Fondue is my favorite, but the lettuce wraps, ribeye skewers, and flat breads are all great. Sometimes it feels like there could be a few more servers but it's worth the wait. ;)

Brian Peck

Great food, great drinks, Shorties is fun as well.

Joseph Tucker

The shareable plates at Roca was a great way to taste multiple of their delicious menu items. The gluten free chicken Mac and cheese was divine and is a must if you are celiac since it is not cross contaminated. We also had the main beef dish that had an amazing gravy that went great with the beef, potatoes, and asparagus. The cocktails are some of the best in Des Moines. We will be returning to Roca next time we are in town.

Dougie Doug

I had an amazing experience. It was at 3pm when they opened on a Friday. It was dead and Conner was amazing when asked any question. I had the beef tenderloin & blue cheese flatbread...phenomenal, Exactly how I thought it would taste. The music was perfect for an 80's baby/90's raised kid. The decor made me feel like I was in a speakeasy. The prices were not terrible, but if you are looking for a 10 plates or less I suggest elsewhere. Over all I was pleased being a blue collar worker that was a no reservations, Anthony Bourdain fan. I felt fancy...lol.

vicklibrook

Love this place. High end price, but worth it. Great place to take business associates.

M. Bowers

they have pickles and they have plates but they do not have pickles on plates.

Lori Slings

I have many favorites on the menu. Love the cocktails, salmon, crabcakes and especially the dessert menu!!! Cannot go wrong with anything on this menu. Great atmosphere too.

Dona Adcock

Food and drinks were excellent, ambience is wonderful!

donovan greer

Great Host! Felt the waiter wasnt happy with us being there. It bugged me enough to ask him if he was he good, I asked twice, but it didnt change. Food was good and host was amazing and that gives it three stars.

oga boga

Amazing atmosphere and food. Great staff and excellent service. I will definitely be back!

Benjamin Hartwell

Wife and I went here for our first time on a date night and it was... badass! Staff was so on point that they thought to check on our order TWICE due to a non-issue delay cause of a larger party before us, which is totally understandable. Food was worth waiting for double what we did. So good. Will be about this place bragging to friends.

Aaron

Great bar with good drinks

Nicholas A

Atmosphere, drinks, food, all excellent

Amy Walsh

Great drinks and food

Pansy T.

The food and service were great. I recommend!

Derek H

Great place!

Greg Vlasnik

Great place for a small plate and a bottle of wine. Sat outside on a beautiful night. Tyler was a great waiter. Highly recommend.

Sherri Mann

Excellent food, great atmosphere. 2 aps, sharing plate, 2 drinks, 15% tip. $75 bill

Byron Swalm

Some interesting bar food, some very good and some kind of OK. Very solid craft cocktails, I highly recommend the Smoking Gun, an Old Fashioned variation that is smoked and served in a Bullet Bourbon bottle. Most of the bartenders are friendly and knowledgable, overall a good place for a drink and small plates.

Jerry Kennedy

Really liked the bar and menu. Everyone of our party got something different from the menu and it all was excellent. The drinks were nice and the bourbon selection is good. If we are in the area again we will definitely stop here again.

Nathaniel Behrens

The Iowa Medallions shared plate "Iowa on a plate" was delicious.

Chris Nelson

I really love this place. The food is innovative and delicious. Awesome selection of wine. Probably what sets it apart for me is the classy relaxed atmosphere. This is a nice place for a romantic meal.

Darrell Bruce

Okay food, great service, somewhat overpriced. Has a hipster-eske feel to it. Not a 5 star experience but not bad

Randa Nasereddin

Yummy food! The service could be better, though.

Kevin Shannon

Good place for small plates and speciality cocktails. Located on Court Ave. but not catering to partiers, instead you'll see couples and small groups of 20-50 year olds. Trendy place made to remind you of the early 20th century. We had the fondue and the lettuce wraps. Delicious!

Anthony Larson

Great atmosphere. They have partially exposed brick, and candles at each table. The fondue was fantastic. I was a little skeptical of how pretzels, apples , and sausage would do in spicy queso but it worked out wonderfully. The next course was a graziano flatbread and it was fantastic. Perfectly cooked and wonderful flavor. For desert we had creme brulee and it was delightful. Perfectly caramelized top on a delicious custard. Overall it was a great experience and I would return.

Kevin Knowles

The smoking gun cocktail is outstanding

Jason Krull

Best restaurant in Des Moines. The type of place where they don't put salt and pepper on the tables because everything is seasoned to perfection.

Brittany C

This place is amazing! Such a cool vibe inside, great cocktails, and delicious food. I especially loved the fondue!

Katie Morrison

Huge menu with great selection of drinks (both mixed and wines by the glass) and food. However, be prepared to pay high-ish price for small portions. Nice presentation. Decent service. Ok atmosphere with tables in close proximity and rather loud music.

David Rosazza

Nice little place

Randy Sage

Delicious small plates - yum!

Jon Weber

Roca was fantastic. The small plates each had very unique flavors and were all done very well in presentation, flavor, and quality. Would recommend and eat here again.

Dusty Shurvington

Best cocktail I've ever had from the bartenders Maxwell and Conner at roca please try the el chapo and Maxwell's silver hammer prolly the best cocktail ever!

Elizabeth Homuth

The atmosphere was really cool but the service was not great. We never got to try the food or drinks because we sat at our table for a half hour without service so we left.

Jane Brower

Creative menu. Attentive service. Nice atmosphere.

Joe Sciorrotta

Excellent place to relax and enjoy friends.

Stacy Grenell

I like the atmosphere and variety of foods to try My hubs loves the Smoking Gun -- try it!!!

Glyn Coco

This is a wonderful hidden gem in Des Moines! It's a wonderful spot to enjoy craft drinks and wonderful small plates. The bartenders are experienced and make great cocktails, the atmosphere is industrial chic, and they have a menu that mirrors the fresh local foods in the area.

Brandon King

Great food, fantastic atmosphere, and the staff really put a lot of effort into making our visit special.

Lexi Fairbanks

Everything about this place is amazing. The drinks were wonderful, the food was even better. The cheesecake with bourbon carmel and candied pecans was to die for. The service was great and all if is worth the price!

Lori Slings

I have many favorites on the menu. Love the cocktails, salmon, crabcakes and especially the dessert menu!!! Cannot go wrong with anything on this menu. Great atmosphere too.

Phillip Martin

The food and service was simply great

Natalie Sanger Gendle

Great spot for date night. Try the smoking gun whiskey drink. Makes me feel like I stopped into a bar in Manhattan.

Dawson Bertran

One of the best restaurants in Des Moines area! Creative drinks and the small plates menu is excellent!

Nick Suckow

Get the smoking gun cocktail. It's like an old fashioned but is served in a bottle full of smoke. The longer you leave the drink in the bottle the more smoke flavor it absorbs

Delores Moore

Holed up in a hotel in Des Moines I searched TR for a spot walking distance for some drinks and dinner. One review on this spot noted a good vibe so I checked it out. No TV's (lucky it was a slow sports night) but cool music, a super attentive staff and pretty good wine list by the glass. $60 + tip for two small plates (more than enough for one person) and 2 glasses of vino.

Diego Hurtado

Good food and great service!

Janet Lovell

Wonderful evening at RoCA! The dishes we ate were spot on especially the tostada appetizer and the crab croquettes. Wine selections are always fun, as is the banter with the severs and Chef Aaron!

David Updike

Great hummus plate, best seared scallops and risotto ever had.

Mike Oanes

Smoking gun was great! The food was awesome, too!

daniell hageman

I love the place.

MrTrickyDick

First time at RoCa. Sliders are

Halston Phelps

We only came here for drinks and sat at the bar. The bartender was very knowledgeable and efficient with our cocktails, which were delicious. She even pointed us in the right direction for our next stop for good drinks. Would come back again

Jamie Richards

Came for restaurant week because the menu looked amazing! However... service was weird and the food was very disappointing. The pork tenderloin was blah, the heirloom carrots were flavorless, and the best part of the whole meal was the bland rice on the side. I’ve never paid $28 for flavorless food before... disappointing.

R C

To start the attention was great as soon I crossed the door, I was alone and sit at the bar where I got an excellent service. I tried the bacon wrapped pork medallions they were sit on poblano corn with a light cream. Very very well prepared taste plate. I assume the other plates in the menu will have the same quality ingredients and flavor.

elisabeth jewell

Just plain YUMMY!

Jeff Barefoot

Best bet in DSM.

Bejil Thomas

Very good food, excellent drinks, excellent service. We told our mixologist we enjoyed the chipptle blueberry jam, he invited the chef to come out on the patio who gifted us some to take home. Highly recommended!

Jay Lutt

Amazing drinks! Great atmosphere. I will be back. My kind of place.

Andrew Somerville

Hip, dark, and good food and drinks.

Amber Holland

Food was great, especially the fondue! Bar tenders were professional and know what they are doing. The "Smoking Gun" smoked Bulleit Whiskey was very unique; it was amazing tasting how the drink became more complex with time. Sipping it a little at a time was like an adventure!

Halston Phelps

We only came here for drinks and sat at the bar. The bartender was very knowledgeable and efficient with our cocktails, which were delicious. She even pointed us in the right direction for our next stop for good drinks. Would come back again

Meghan Campbell

Fantastic Menu. Fantastic cocktails. One of my personal top 3 favorite restaurants in Des Moines.

Tom Clutter

Excellent atmosphere, service and food. A great variety of shared plates with bold flavors and generous portions! No cocktails this time around, but enticing!

Bobbi Bobbi

Great service and very good food in large portions.

Kira Haumersen

Food was great, as always, but walking in with an 8pm reservation only to be told immediately that we would need to get our food order in fairly promptly, including desert, as the kitchen would be closing "soon" is not a good start to an experience. I understand that it was posted (impromptu on the door) they would be closing at 9pm due to the Monday holiday. Completely fine with that. But closing the kitchen at 9pm, as we comfirmed with the hostess upon seating, and giving us a last call at 8:40 seems a bit rude. We made a reservation and expected to be able to enjoy our Sunday meal, not feel rushed and like we were imposing. I had a half a drink on the table but due to the desperate need of the entire staff to leave as soon as possible (I have never seen a staff hustle like that during a regular service) I was forced to order another immediately or do without. In my kitchen experience, I have never once given a last call to an already seated customer. Informed immediately at the door that the kitchen has closed, yes, but once seated, you should be allowed to respectfully pace your experience, especially if you had reservation. 4 stars for food. 2 stars for service tonight.

Connor Smith

Great food, the black bean balls are delicious but I'd definitely recommend asking your server about new popular items and they rotate. The drinks all very intersting with something for everyone, but all equally decadent.

Troy Kleese

No complaints. I'm not a big fan of small plate dining, bit food was good, service was good, atmosphere was nice for date night enjoyment. Wait staff and manager complimented each other by keeping food coming on time and clearing plates efficiency. Would visit again.

Kendra Smith

We ordered the seared tuna appetizer as well as The Smoking Gun cocktail. The cocktail was good. The appetizer had one ounce of tuna at best with 5 wonton chips on it. Wilted arugula and a dab of sauce. Not worth $17. Glad we didnt order an entree and decided to leave instead. Disappointing.

Katherine Stanley

This is my favorite tapas restaurant in the metro. Also the best fondue!

Danielle Storm

My husband took me on a date to RoCa two weekends ago and we were so disappointed. We spent $60 on two small plates and two drinks. We had the fish tacos and turkey Asian lettuce wraps but neither were very good, especially for the cost. We cut our losses instead of staying and ordering more food and left to go to dumpling darling. I’ve never had to leave a restaurant before to go to another. Our first visit there in 2016 was phenomenal but the menu changed and we struggled quite a bit even at the beginning to order. 2 stars because the server was very nice and the food was fast. I am by no means a picky eater but I could write so many things I didn’t like about the two dishes we had.

Tammy D-Ferrell

So much amazing food! I highly recommend the scallops.

Miss Scorpio

Nice Bar Relaxing

Jackie LaFleur

Excellent service and unique, tasty food! I went with a large party and our server was attentive to evey detail of our experience. Atmosphere was awesome...loved the feel of the place!

David Kane

Great small plates!

Jamie Richards

Came for restaurant week because the menu looked amazing! However... service was weird and the food was very disappointing. The pork tenderloin was blah, the heirloom carrots were flavorless, and the best part of the whole meal was the bland rice on the side. I’ve never paid $28 for flavorless food before... disappointing.

Nick Lawler

One of the better date night spots in Des Moines. Try the smoking gun if you like whiskey!

Erika Weimer

Very unique drinks and a really nice atmosphere. It’s a great hang out spot to grab drinks and maybe appetizers with friends.

Mary Werger David Smith

The Mac and cheese with poblano was to die for! Try the Horseshoes and Hand Grenades drink, but be careful because it tastes like juice but the alcohol will hit you hard. The atmosphere was cozy and romantic and our server was attentive. I definitely will be coming back to try other things on the menu!

Cameron Stotz

RoCA is awesome. Excellent small plates and cocktails. Make a reservation because it can get busy.

Kathleen Balk

I gave 1 star for the appearance of the restaurant. Our table was wabbly, our server was nice,but was vague on answer question about the menu. I went with my spouse. I took one bite of the fish tacos and I had to stop,no flavor, couldn't even taste the fish....No good!!! My spouse got the spin/art dip also no good lacked in seasonings! Then the salmon bruschetta smelled off. My spouse ate one full piece and paid for it later with food poisoning like response... they took one item off our bill and that was it!!! I have worked in kitchen for almost 20 yrs I will say it will hard to top the bad experience

Nolan Bonnstetter

I've always had a great experience at Roca. The food is always excellent and they have a great selection of cocktails. I love the El Chapo and The Smoking Gun. Great wine selection with knowledgeable servers.

Michael Curry

RoCA had a fantastic cocktail menu including a smoke filled bottle for a Manhattan. The food was delicious. Small plates were flavorful and easy to share.

David Hauschild

Best place for pre show dinner

Kara Pastour

Very fun atmosphere and great food.

Ryan Taylor

The tuna was fantastic! Very fast service.

Erin Barrette

Excellent service, knowledgeable staff. Great atmosphere. Very highly recommended.

Jesse Fox

This was my second visit. I was blown away with the food quality and presentation. Service has been stellar both times. Id recommend.

R C

To start the attention was great as soon I crossed the door, I was alone and sit at the bar where I got an excellent service. I tried the bacon wrapped pork medallions they were sit on poblano corn with a light cream. Very very well prepared taste plate. I assume the other plates in the menu will have the same quality ingredients and flavor.

Birdy Young

This restaurant is 5 star all day! The staff was kind, courteous and friendly. When you walk in you get a classic feel with a vintage/modern touch. Mood lighting and candles give it an elegant and intimate feel. The share plate food selection is perfect when wanting to graze casually and enjoy the atmosphere with an excellent selection of alcoholic beverages. You get far more than what you pay for both food and service. We WILL be back!

Raey Hurley

Our server Cheyenne was amazing, and the cocktails were good but that's it. The food was overpriced. We ordered the flatbread, some tacos and the Mac n' cheese, and none of it was spectacular. I would pay good money for good food, but this food was not extraordinary.. I expected more I guess. If you order cocktails there, I would recommend the Slippery Slope. It was worth the price. I would go back just for that drink:)

Business Hours of RoCA in Iowa

SUNDAY
4–9PM
MONDAY
3–10PM
TUESDAY
3–10PM
WEDNESDAY
3–10PM
THURSDAY
3–10PM
FRIDAY
3PM–12AM
SATURDAY
3PM–12AM

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