RoCA

Reviews

• LB

  Little Brother

  Jun 26, 2026
  5.0
  Always love the food. Haven’t had anything that we didn’t enjoy eating or drinking. Super friendly atmosphere. Lillian has been one of our favorite. Always so welcoming, knowledgeable with the menu. Very attentive to our needs.
• MM

  Mo

  Jun 26, 2026
  5.0
  Back in Des Moines after over two years (and in warmer weather!) so it was time to find some grub. RoCA was a gamble and I decided to chance it. When I walked in I loved how quiet and cozy the spot was so that set the dining expectation. I was attended to by Travis who is awesome and embodies hospitality and service (thank you Travis!) and decided to dive in for the Cajun Alfredo entree. I have been to New Orleans so many times and tried different variants of Cajun Alfredo pasta and I will say that this is one of the BEST I have had outside New Orleans. The pasta was perfectly cooked, flavored and balanced plus the portion was great. Travis was also very kind to knock out the sausage as I don’t eat pork and substituted it with some chicken. I look forward to returning now that I have a spot to come back to!
• DH

  Doug&Polly Hare

  Jun 23, 2026
  4.0
  Very nice, semi-upscale restaurant in downtown Des Moines. The fish and chips were nearly perfect although we ordered a side of seasonal vegetables and all we got was a bowl of green beans which were ok but not great. Prices were generally reasonable but some items pricey.
• MM

  Mark

  May 17, 2026
  5.0
  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.
• BP

  Brian Joseph Peterson

  May 15, 2026
  4.0
  Honestly this place kinda made my day better 😄✨ I wasn’t expecting anything crazy, but the whole experience was just really nice. The staff had good energy, the place looked fresh, and everything went smooth from start to finish. No bad vibes, no stress, just a solid place with people who seem to care. I’m definitely coming back.

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