Roca

Name: Roca
Address: 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay, AU-NSW, Australia, 2481
Telephone: (02) 5642 0149
Price range: $A40 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

5 Reviews

$A40 and under

Latin American

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2 people

Jan 12, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Charming
Child-friendly

Vibrant Latin fusion dining serving bold flavours from 6:30am to midnight. The menu, crafted by acclaimed head chef Diego Vallenas - flown in directly from Peru - showcases 20 years of culinary expertise honed across South America, Asia, and the Middle East.
Enjoy casual dining at the Cevichería with prosecco, fresh oysters and ceviche, or treat your partner to the full experience with authentic tapas, grilled anticuchos, larger share plates, and indulgent desserts.
Complementing the food are signature cocktails like the classic pisco sour and an extensive wine list. With locally sourced ingredients from the Northern Rivers, Roca promises a true celebration of flavour, culture, and community.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, International, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 6:30 am–12:00 am Sun 6:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 5642 0149
Website
https://rocabyronbay.com.au/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
16 Lawson St, Byron Bay, AU-NSW 2481
Neighbourhood
Byron Bay
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Experiences

Aussie Day/Argentinian BBQ Experience
A$25.00 - A$75.00 per person
Jan 26, 2025 only
Join us at Roca Restaurant this Australia Day for a unique Argentinian BBQ experience with our Argentinian grill chefs! Indulge in a set menu featuring succulent cuts of meat, perfectly grilled over an open flame, accompanied by traditional sides and sauces. Pair your set menu with traditional Malbec wines from Mendoza, Argentina or Carmenere from Chile. For our vegetarian guests, we've also curated a delicious plant-based option. Celebrate the day with great food, vibrant flavors, and lively atmosphere. Whether you're a meat lover or vegetarian, there's something to satisfy every palate. Book now to secure your spot for this unforgettable culinary celebration!

Classic PeruvianA$22.90
Catch of the day, rocoto, leche de tigre (tiger's milk), corn and glazed sweet potato
NikkeiA$25.90
Tuna, avocado, maracuya ponzu, nori, sesame and sweet potato chips
Papi's ChoiceA$26.90
Catch of the day, octopus, aji amarilo, leche de tigre (tiger's milk), crispy calamari, fried cassava

To Share

Cassava FriesA$12.00
Huancaina sauce, Peruvian yellow chili pepper
Mixed Fried Empanadas (3)A$26.00
Local prawn & cheese, wild mushroom & cheese, traditional beef served with chimichurri and pebre dipping sauce
Tuna Nikkei TiraditoA$26.00
Raw yellowfin slices, avocado, ponzu passionfruit, sesame seeds
Patacones ChicharronA$24.00
Crunchy pork belly, plantain chips, jalapeño sauce, pico de gallo
Watermelon CevicheA$18.00
Cucumber, red onion, fresh chilli, coriander, tostadas
Venado TartareA$28.00
Ethically sourced wild venison, avocado, ponzu, mango, lime, tostadas
Trio of Grilled AnticuchosA$29.00
Locally sourced octopus, beef and chicken skewers with rocoto dipping sauce, potatoes, red onion salad

From the Char Grill

Rib Eye (400g)A$68.00
Roca salad, cassava fries, grilled corn and your choice of two sauces: chimichurri, pebre, jalapeño or Huancaina
Venado Tenderloin - Wild Venison (250g)A$50.00
Roca salad, cassava fries, grilled corn and your choice of two sauces: chimichurri, pebre, jalapeño or Huancaina
Catch of the day (Market Price)
Roca salad, cassava fries, grilled corn and your choice of two sauces: chimichurri, pebre, jalapeño or Huancaina

Larger

Arroz ChaufaA$38.00
Peruvian Chinese fusion – local prawns, pork wontons, fried rice, egg, soy sauce
Lomo SaltadoA$38.00
Beef striploin, red onion, tomato, served Peruvian style with fries and rice
Pollo a la BrasaA$37.00
Char roasted spatchcock, panka chili pepper, sweet potato fries, coleslaw
Chicharron Colombian StyleA$32.00
Crunchy pork belly, plantain chips, avocado, pickled red onion, jalapeño sauce
Quinoa ChaufaA$30.00
On the wok; capsicum, grilled wild mushrooms, avocado

Dessert

Flan de Dulce de LecheA$14.00
Crème caramel
Mexican Tres LechesA$14.00
Coconut milk, mango coulis
Merengón ColombianoA$14.00
Pavlova, meringue, whipped cream, fresh fruits

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

5 Reviews

M
Monique
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The oysters were out of this world, the best we have had in a very long time. Service was fantastic and attentive aswell as friendly. Such a great set up, decor was relaxed but photo worthy. We will be back for sure. Great job Roca!
RocaResponded today
Hi Monique! thank you for your lovely feedback, we are glad you had an amazing experience with us at Roca. We look forward to seeing you again very soon!
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Marc
New South Wales
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic new dining option in Byron, with an epic menu from start to finish. Both ceviche's we had were fresh and delicious, plus the main courses were on the money as well. Was so good we are already booked in again to double down tonight, and would easily be the best dining option in Byron. Tucked just away from the main drag too so quiet a peaceful spot.
RocaResponded today
Hi Marc, Thank you for such an awesome review! We’re so stoked to hear you had such a great time with us and that the ceviches and mains hit the mark. It’s fantastic to know you loved the peaceful, tucked-away vibe too—it’s the perfect spot for a relaxed meal. We’re excited to have you back again soon!
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Natasha
Hawaii
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I went wanting to love it. Gorgeous renovation, nice vibe. The service while having the best of intentions was incredibly slow and clearly they are understaffed. The main issue was the food. Bland, dry, and underwhelming. Nothing was good except the fried rice which seemed out of place on the menu. The people that work there really do seem really very nice but the food is a massive let down and not worth the price.
RocaResponded today
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and I’m really sorry to hear that your experience didn’t live up to expectations. We’re glad you appreciated the renovation and the vibe, but we’re disappointed to hear the food and service didn’t meet the standard we strive for. We’re taking your feedback seriously, especially regarding the food quality and the pace of service, and we’ll be addressing these areas with the team to ensure we improve. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future to deliver a better experience. Best, Nicolas Restaurant Manager
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Georgiana
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! What a superb restaurant. The ambience is amazing, the food is so yummyyyy and the service is great. We’ll definitely be back to try new things. Bravo!! 👏
RocaResponded today
Hi Georgiana, Thank you so much for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with the food, ambiance, and service. It’s wonderful that you're excited to come back and try more! We can't wait to welcome you again for another delicious adventure.
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Danil
VIP
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic and delicious! Great service and friendly people.
RocaResponded today
Hi Danil, thank you for your feedback! we are glad you had a great experience with us at Roca. We look forward to seeing you again very soon!
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FAQs

Roca offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 5642 0149.

Roca is rated 4.1 stars by 5 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 12, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

16 Lawson St, Byron Bay, AU-NSW 2481

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Byron Bay
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 6:30 am–12:00 am Sun 6:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, International, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Website
https://rocabyronbay.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 5642 0149

Roca

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Aussie Day/Argentinian BBQ Experience

Raw Oysters

AcevichadasA$5.50

A la Chalaca PeA$6.00

SaigonA$6.50

Ceviche

Classic PeruvianA$22.90

NikkeiA$25.90

Papi's ChoiceA$26.90

To Share

Cassava FriesA$12.00

Mixed Fried Empanadas (3)A$26.00

Tuna Nikkei TiraditoA$26.00

Patacones ChicharronA$24.00

Watermelon CevicheA$18.00

Venado TartareA$28.00

Trio of Grilled AnticuchosA$29.00

From the Char Grill

Rib Eye (400g)A$68.00

Venado Tenderloin - Wild Venison (250g)A$50.00

Catch of the day (Market Price)

Larger

Arroz ChaufaA$38.00

Lomo SaltadoA$38.00

Pollo a la BrasaA$37.00

Chicharron Colombian StyleA$32.00

Quinoa ChaufaA$30.00

Dessert

Flan de Dulce de LecheA$14.00

Mexican Tres LechesA$14.00

Merengón ColombianoA$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Roca offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Roca restaurant rated?

Is Roca currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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