Roca

Name: Roca
Address: 16 Lawson St, Byron Bay, AU-NSW, Australia, 2481
Telephone: (02) 5642 0149
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9

10 Reviews

$40 and under

Latin American

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2 people

20 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Innovative

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 style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, International, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 06:30–00:00 Sun 06:30–22:00
Phone number
(02) 5642 0149
Website
https://rocabyronbay.com.au/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Diego Aguirre Vallenas

Location
16 Lawson St, Byron Bay, AU-NSW 2481
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

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 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

10 Reviews

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anthony
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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
Vancouver
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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 Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
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
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
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
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
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 Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
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 Wales
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
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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Natasha
Hawaii
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 December 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 on 11 January 2025
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 27 December 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 on 11 January 2025
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 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic and delicious! Great service and friendly people.
RocaResponded on 11 January 2025
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 3.9 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

20 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

16 Lawson St, Byron Bay, AU-NSW 2481

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Byron Bay
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 06:30–00:00 Sun 06:30–22:00
Price
$40 and under
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

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

Roca

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Dining areas

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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

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