RōCA, short for Restaurant on Court Avenue, is located in downtown's Historic Court Avenue District. Nestled in a century-old building, it retains the old-world charm with exposed brick walls, art, antiques and photographs to complement rustic-chic furnishings. Their signature shared plates include Oysters “Roca”Feller, Escargot In Potato Shells and Hoison Marinated Ribeye Skewers and entrees like Beef Stroganof and Stuffed Pork Chop. Pair your meal with artisan cocktails like Gotham Sour and Slippery Slope or opt for fine wine, craft brews and spirits.
Website: rocaia.hibuwebsites.com
Phone: (515) 200-2987
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Court Ave and 2nd Ave
Closed now
- Fri 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
208 Court Ave Des Moines, IA 50309 ·792.35 mi
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Amenities
- Smoke-free
- Accessible
Reviews
yelpBack 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...
MoreI love this place! The portion sizes are huge, the taste is amazing, and the service is so friendly. I love a good reason to go downtown and visit RoCA!
MoreDrinks 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...
More4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $46 06/28/2025 Enjoyed our latest visit to RoCA with...
MoreWhy didn't anyone tell me how amazing RoCA?! I mean from the food to the service, RoCA might just be my new favorite restaurant. For food we ordered a few shared plates to try a few of the...
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