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Welcome to Roca - Roca, Byron Bay, AU-NSW

Roca

4.1
4.1
13 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Latin American

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Latin fusion dining serving big, bold flavours from 6:30am to midnight.

Our menus, crafted by acclaimed head chef Diego Aguirre 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 Papi's Grill, with classic Latin sandwiches and grilled anticuchos from our Parrilla BBQ, sample a range of fresh, vibrant ceviche and oysters from the raw bar, or treat yourselves to the Roca dining experience with dishes including empanadas chilenas, lomo saltado and king prawn chaufa. Save a little space to indulge in some classic Latin desserts including our decadent Peruvian cacao semifreddo with acai passionfruit sauce.

Complementing the food are signature cocktails like the classic Pisco Sour or our best selling Hot Like Papi, as well as our expertly curated wine list.

With a range of locally sourced ingredients, Roca promises a true celebration of flavour, culture, and community.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • 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
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Diego Aguirre Vallenas
  • Neighbourhood
    Byron Bay
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 13 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 recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Byron Bay and surrounds

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Roca in Byron Bay offers an enchanting dining experience with "amazing ambience" and "fantastic service." Patrons rave about the fresh, delicious menu and welcoming staff. Highlights include "out of this world" oysters and authentic Latino dishes. Despite some mixed reviews on food consistency, it remains a cherished local favorite.

13 Reviews
  1. Adam

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    SUPER happy with ROCA on our recent impromptu visit! GREAT food, it really was! I loved every dish that was presented to us! Staff were also very efficient, quite knowledgeable and cocktails were expertly crafted and absolutely delicious! I live across the road and I won't hesitate to go back!! THANK YOU ROCA!!

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  2. Marie

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Roca experience was amazing. Food incredible, and the waitress were so kind and attentive to us. Beautiful place, food and staff. For sure we recommend this lovely Latino experience !!!

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  3. dianne

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic night at Roca, from the ambience and service to the food and cocktails. We especially loved all three staff who served us - super friendly, helpful and skilled. It was a great way to wrap up our trip as a family in Byron Bay.

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  4. anthony

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great new revamped place in Byron Bay to dine. Good food and service with decent size mains. As a local, this is a welcome addition to Byron's dining scene. I have also been here for breakfast and its just a good

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  5. Chris

    Vancouver7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Newly renovated with quite a nice ambience. Food very average with meats tough and lacking in taste. Poor wine list. Wait staff backpackers with basic training although personable. Doubtful if we would return.

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  6. Javier

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a place I’ll go back to plenty of times. I’m South American and I loved the food. Also, the place is truly mega welcoming and the staff smile back at you. Awesome food without the pomp of other venues in town.

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  7. ADRIAN

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good quality. Empanadas trio , excellent. Meat great too. The spatchcock though whilst tasty it was cold! Ambience and service were excellent and the food came to the table quite quickly.

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  8. Peter

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time back since the renovation and it was such an improvement. More up market but still a great relaxed atmosphere, the new layout has been done really well and the indoor/outdoor seating is ideal for capturing those soft, balmy breezes. The ambience was great, the staff excellent +++ and the food fresh and interesting. Definitely will become a new go to restaurant.

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  9. Monique

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    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 on January 11, 2025
    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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  10. Marc

    New South Wales3 reviews

    5.0

    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 on January 11, 2025
    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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FAQs

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

Roca is rated 4.1 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Roca

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
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, International, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Diego Aguirre Vallenas
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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