Roca

Name: Roca
Address: 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay, AU-NSW, Australia, 2481
Telephone: (02) 5642 0149
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.2

4.2

13 Reviews

$41 to $100

Latin American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

11:30 pm

Booked 6 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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Additional information

Location
16 Lawson St, Byron Bay, AU-NSW 2481
Phone number
(02) 5642 0149
Price
$41 to $100
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Diego Aguirre Vallenas

Café a la Vena$22.00
Lamington vodka, cuarenta y tres, Byron Bay coffee liqueur and fresh espresso
Hot Like Papi$22.00
Espolon reposado tequila, Byron Bay triple sec, habanero, lime, fresh strawberry and orange
Ginebra Maté$18.00
Byron Bay gin, Argentinian yerba mate, elderflower liqueur and lemon
Piscocello Spritz$22.00
Barsol pisco, Byron Bay limoncello, cactus water, cucumber, mint and lemon
Roca Ardiente$22.00
Aguardiente, aperol, angostura bitters with an orange twist
Classic Pisco Sour$22.00
Pisco, lime, raw sugar, aquafaba or egg white
Coco Loco$24.00
1800 coco tequila, Brookies macadamia & wattleseed liqueur, Malibu, coco cream, pineapple, cacao bitters
Flor Del Sur$22.00
Brookies slow gin, martini rosso vermouth, hibiscus syrup and soda
Caipifruta$22.00
Sagatiba cachaça, açaí liqueur, organic açaí, agave and lime

Australian Beers

Better Beer 3.5%$9.00
Better Beer Arvo Ale$11.00
Stone & Wood Cloud Catcher$13.00
Balter Hazy Ale$13.00
Balter IPA$14.00
Mountain Culture Pale Ale$14.00
Mountain Culture IPA$15.00

International Beers

Corona$10.00
Modus Lager$10.00
Calaverita Lager$10.00
Amigos con sabor a tequila$11.00
Desperados$13.00

Ginger Beer & Cider

Brookvale Ginger Beer$13.00
Hills Apple or Pear Cider$13.00

Zero Alcohol

Peroni 0%$7.00
Heaps Normal 0%$8.00

Sparkling Wine

Riva Dei Fratti Prosecco Treviso Doc$13.52
2022 Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
Arras Blanc De Blancs$88.00
Sparkling, Tasmania
Veuve Cliquot$156.00
Champagne, France
Louis Roederer 243$182.00
2018 Champagne, France
Veuve Clicquot Extra Brut Extra Old$257.00
Champagne, France
Billecart Salmon Brut Rose$300.00
Champagne, France

White Wine

Saint Clair$16.69
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Tiefenbrunner$16.70
Pinot Grigio, Sudtirol, Italy
Penfolds Cellar Reserve$18.75
2024 Riesling, Clare Valley, Australia
Jean Paul Trijsburg Skin Contact$55.00
2021 Orange Voigner, Victoria, Australia
Saint Clair Wairau Reserve$79.00
2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Catena Zapata / Angélica Zapata Alta$112.00
2021 Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina

Rose Wine

Veuve D'argent$15.74
Brut Rosé, Bourgogne, France
Giant Steps$17.70
2023 Rosé, Yarra Valley, Australia
Estandon Heritage$72.00
2022 Rosé, Provence, France

Red Wine

Manyara$15.00
2023 Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills, Australia
Manyara$60.00
2023 Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills, Australia
Alamos$15.00
2023 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Alamos$60.00
2023 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Jean Paul Trijsburg$16.00
2021 Carmenere, Victoria, Australia
Jean Paul Trijsburg$64.00
2021 Carmenere, Victoria, Australia
Ventisquero Queulat$18.00
2021 Carmenere, Maipo, Chile
Ventisquero Queulat$68.00
2021 Carmenere, Maipo, Chile
St Hugo$25.00
2021 Cab Sauvignon, Barossa Valley, Australia
St Hugo$108.00
2021 Cab Sauvignon, Barossa Valley, Australia
Catena Angelica Zapata Malbec Alta$29.00
2020 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Catena Angelica Zapata Malbec Alta$116.00
2020 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Radio Boka$62.00
2023 Tempranillo, Castilla, Spain
Catena Zapata Malbec$94.00
Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
St Hugo$108.00
2021 Cab Sauvignon, Barossa Valley, Australia
St Hugo$108.00
Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
Rockburn$108.00
2022 Pinot Noir, Central Otago, NZ
St Hugo$135.00
2023 GSM, Barossa Valley, Australia
Ventisquero Enclave$260.00
2018 Cab Sauvignon, Maipo, Chile
John Duval Eligo$270.00
2020 Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia

Sweet & Fortified

Pedro Ximenez Yellow Label$14.00
Jerez, Spain
Pedro Ximenez Yellow Label$62.00
Jerez, Spain

Gin

Brookies Slow$12.00
Four Pillars Rare Dry$12.00
Four Pillars Shiraz$13.00
Hendricks$13.00
Wildflower Signature$13.00
Wildflower Pink$13.00
Ink Gin$14.00
Tanqueray 10$15.00
Gin Mare Capri$15.00
Wildflower Oak Shiraz$16.00

Vodka

Belvedere$12.00
Wildflower Lamington$12.00
Hartshorn$15.00
Veuve Capet$17.00

Rum

Havana Club Anos 3y$11.00
Havana Club Especial$12.00
Kraken$12.00
Ratu Signature Blend$12.00
Capricorn Pineapple Rum$15.00
El Dorado Special 15y$20.00

Dark Spirits

Johnnie Walker Red$11.00
Makers Mark 46$13.00
Hennessy VSOP$14.00
Woodford Reserve$15.00
Jack Daniels Single Barrel Rye$17.00
Highwest$18.00
Aberlour 12y$18.00
Redbreast 12y Irish Whiskey$19.00
Lagavulin Malt 16y$24.00
Remy Martin XO Cognac$35.00

South American

Aguardiente$11.00
Agwa De Bolivia$12.00
Sagatiba Cristalina Cachaca$12.00
Fernet Branca$12.00
Barsol Quebranta Pisco$14.00
Pisco Porton Mosto Verde Quebranta$17.00
Cuatro G's Pisco Mosto Verde Alcholado$19.00
Germana Cachaca Traditional$15.00
Germana Cachaca Single Barrel$23.00

Tequila

Espolon Blanco$12.00
Espolon Reposado$12.00
1800 Coconut$13.00
1800 Reposado$14.00
Tromba Tequila Reposada$16.00
Herradura Añejo$16.00
Ilegal Joven Blanco (Mezcal)$16.00
Destileria Reposada (Mezcal)$23.00
Don Julio 1942$29.00

Aperitif

Ricard$11.00
Italicus Rosolio$13.00

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

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

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Adam
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 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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Marie
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 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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dianne
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 February 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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anthony
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 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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Chris
Vancouver7 reviews
2.0
Dined on 13 February 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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Javier
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 February 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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ADRIAN
Sydney1 review
4.0
Dined on 8 February 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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Peter
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 February 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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Monique
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 December 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 11 January 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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Marc
New South Wales3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 December 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 11 January 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 4.2 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

11:30 pm

Booked 6 times today

16 Lawson St, Byron Bay, AU-NSW 2481

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(02) 5642 0149
Price
$41 to $100
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Diego Aguirre Vallenas

Roca

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Cocktails

Café a la Vena$22.00

Hot Like Papi$22.00

Ginebra Maté$18.00

Piscocello Spritz$22.00

Roca Ardiente$22.00

Classic Pisco Sour$22.00

Coco Loco$24.00

Flor Del Sur$22.00

Caipifruta$22.00

Australian Beers

Better Beer 3.5%$9.00

Better Beer Arvo Ale$11.00

Stone & Wood Cloud Catcher$13.00

Balter Hazy Ale$13.00

Balter IPA$14.00

Mountain Culture Pale Ale$14.00

Mountain Culture IPA$15.00

International Beers

Corona$10.00

Modus Lager$10.00

Calaverita Lager$10.00

Amigos con sabor a tequila$11.00

Desperados$13.00

Ginger Beer & Cider

Brookvale Ginger Beer$13.00

Hills Apple or Pear Cider$13.00

Zero Alcohol

Peroni 0%$7.00

Heaps Normal 0%$8.00

Sparkling Wine

Riva Dei Fratti Prosecco Treviso Doc$13.52

Arras Blanc De Blancs$88.00

Veuve Cliquot$156.00

Louis Roederer 243$182.00

Veuve Clicquot Extra Brut Extra Old$257.00

Billecart Salmon Brut Rose$300.00

White Wine

Saint Clair$16.69

Tiefenbrunner$16.70

Penfolds Cellar Reserve$18.75

Jean Paul Trijsburg Skin Contact$55.00

Saint Clair Wairau Reserve$79.00

Catena Zapata / Angélica Zapata Alta$112.00

Rose Wine

Veuve D'argent$15.74

Giant Steps$17.70

Estandon Heritage$72.00

Red Wine

Manyara$15.00

Manyara$60.00

Alamos$15.00

Alamos$60.00

Jean Paul Trijsburg$16.00

Jean Paul Trijsburg$64.00

Ventisquero Queulat$18.00

Ventisquero Queulat$68.00

St Hugo$25.00

St Hugo$108.00

Catena Angelica Zapata Malbec Alta$29.00

Catena Angelica Zapata Malbec Alta$116.00

Radio Boka$62.00

Catena Zapata Malbec$94.00

St Hugo$108.00

St Hugo$108.00

Rockburn$108.00

St Hugo$135.00

Ventisquero Enclave$260.00

John Duval Eligo$270.00

Sweet & Fortified

Pedro Ximenez Yellow Label$14.00

Pedro Ximenez Yellow Label$62.00

Gin

Brookies Slow$12.00

Four Pillars Rare Dry$12.00

Four Pillars Shiraz$13.00