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American · Des Moines · $$
4.3(1,775)

American · Des Moines, IA · $$
RoCA is located in the historic Court Avenue district of Downtown Des Moines and has been one of the city’s premiere restaurants for shared plates and craft cocktails since 2014.
“I've been to RoCA a couple times now and both have been great. Friendly staff and delicious food. Lots of seating so getting a table isn't usually an issue (although I've sat at the bar both times). Wide variety of food, come hungry, because the portions are generous. The cocktails were good as well.”
“Great atmosphere and delicious food. We ordered brussel sprouts, spinach & artichoke dip, the fondue, and cheeseburger sliders. It was all amazing! Our server did a great job. Highly recommend!!”
“Great location if you wanna stop at a nice place before you head to any downtown events! I tried the smoked margarita wow that was good and the charcuterie board was very well. Set up and high-quality variety. The service was great. I will be back.”
“Drinks before and after the show at RŌCA. The drinks were all fantastic. The Pig & Fig Manhattan was fantastic with Bacon Fat Washed Bourbon, sweet vermouth, and house bitters. Excellent start. She got the smoked margarita which was really cool and smoky. Don Julio Blanco, lime, Cointreau, Agave, and Apple-Wood Smole. Very decadent. After the show we got: The Polar Express O with Diplomatico Rum, Sweetened Condensed Milk, coffee topped with cold foam, and grated chocolate. Very boozy and strong. Didn’t look very good in the glass, but tasted ok. Very strong. She choose the Cold Brew Martini and it was excellent with Ketel One Vodka, Averna Amaro, Madagascar Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup, and House Cold Brew Coffee. The service was great. Will be back for more drinks.”
“Stopped in for a quick meal here with a friend tonight. We got the Deconstructed Nachos and a flatbread to share. Her cocktail and my mocktail were pretty tasty. The Nachos were really good. The ribeye with chimichurri and additional accompaniments worked very well together. I just feel like there weren't enough "wet" toppings (cheese sauce, guac, pico) for the amount of chips available. It's better to have to ask for more chips than more toppings. Not sure if that makes sense to anyone else. The flatbread was okay. I loved the toppings but the bread/crust was much too tough. Our server, Drew, was very attentive and easy to talk to. Would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu. The flavors are definitely there. Just some minor things with the food.”
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