Bistro Roca

Our visit to Bistro Roca was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we stepped in, we were enveloped in an atmosphere of culinary delight. Each dish we sampled was a masterpiece in its own right. The mussels in white wine sauce were a revelation, with a broth so divine I contemplated ordering an extra bowl to savor like soup. Our main courses, featuring Trout, Lobster Mac, and Scallops, were all executed flawlessly, each bite bursting with flavor and finesse.

To cap off our meal, we indulged in the Apple Cherry Bread Pudding, a dessert that left us speechless with its perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. The impeccable service only added to the charm of the evening, leaving us feeling pampered and well taken care of.

Having lived in Charleston, SC for nearly two years, we can confidently say that our dining experience at Bistro Roca surpassed any meal we had during our time there. It was a culinary journey we won't soon forget, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking an unforgettable dining experience.

Would like to give more stars. Sunday brunch was delicious and enjoyable. The atmosphere was great to enjoy the forest area. Food was good - french toast was so far my favorite! Lobster mac was also well cooked and well balanced. Great place for special occasions.

The food was delicious, and the service was great. We had the figs wrapped in prosciutto as an appetizer, the ribeye as the entree, and the pecan bar for desseet. Everything was great! Definitely recommend checking this place out.

Look no further when visiting Blowing Rock. One of our favorite spots when we come to visit. Located by the beautiful park if you come early you can walk around the park or walk after the dinner and get yourself sweets from Wilkins. But let me tell you about the food here!!! My husband and I big foodies and have lived in NY and traveled the world and have had one of the best dishes. This place is on our list of best places to eat. Our waitress Julia was awesome and super sweet! We ended up chatting about food, nature and tattoos! We like to sample dishes and share them together. We had octopus which was so temper and not too chewy(perfect texture), Mac and cheese (delicious!!! and so creamy) soup of the night (kimchi+ mushrooms), Caesar salad, trout from the main dish, red curry from the special of the night. Everything was top notch. We enjoyed every dish. Can't recommend this place enough!!! Just make reservations and enjoy the beautiful night at Bistro Roca! Also did I tell you how cozy it is inside? Just go!

It was an amazing experience dining here, we had the lamb and a burger, but the lamb was super delicious, interesting flavors within the plate. We’d definitely come back, highly recommend for a great experience

Parking is doable but tight. Reservation recommended! Spring roll app is delicious!

Stopped in while visiting from Delaware based on the advice of a local. We were VERY impressed. The place has a really cool vibe with lots of brick and distressed wood. Every course was simply excellent! We had the roasted figs and manchego as an appetizer, the pappardelle, and local NC trout as main courses. We had a couple of cocktails as well. Everything was excellent! The service was great as well. If we are in the area again we shall certainly return!

We drove 2 hours to see the Blowing Rock. After researching where to eat on Google, decided to make reservations here. But after reading some of the reviews, we almost canceled. I'm so happy we did not. We arrived 15 min before our reservation time. Checked in and waited in the bar area, which was quite interesting and casual. Dog lovers own the place! Dog pics everywhere. Rustic atmosphere and kind staff.
Husband ordered the black and blue ribeye cooked medium.
Eggplant fries recommended by the waitor were surprisingly light. Creamy on the inside amd served with this honey mustard kind if dip. Just awesome!
The Bleu cheese and butter wasn't chunky and mild. It added depth to the char broiled steak cooked perfectly! So much flavor! Opted for fries, which were different and great.
Ordered the Habi Burger which was said to be on the menu 15-20 years; our waitors first pick! Charbroiled burger glazed with a habanero glaze- it was aaaahhhhhmmmazing! Not too spicy just the right about of flavor. The Mac and cheese side was an up charge of $2 but so worth it. Bun compressed nicely. Thick fresh tomato and crisp lettuce.
They pride themselves in using local ingredients from local vendors; there's even a box on the menu showing these businesses.
The waitor was amazing too. Never had to wait for a drink and checked back after we tasted our food. The bistro was packed but we didn't feel rushed at all.
The patio I read negative reviews about was a room added on maybe with half the walls actual walls and windows that line 3 of the walls. It was really nice. The only drawback was parking but just before the restaurant there's a 'park' that you can explore before or after your visit. Totally worth the drive!

This is the exquisite restaurant that I treated my (now) wife to on the night that I proposed to her near Blowing Rock, NC! We both ordered from their Specialties menu, the delicious Crab Cakes & the Black & Bleu. I recall this being one of the few occasions I ordered such significant portion of food and did not leave a crumb behind because it was so melt in your mouth good. The waitress had even allowed us to choose a complimentary dessert off their menu due to the special occasion! We are so excited to revisit one day hopefully soon.

Discovered through a simple Google search, they are off the beaten path and worth the exploration. Unique dishes and a staff in kitchen that cares about presentation and process. They support the Humane Society through photo shoots and have friendly staff too. We will return for sure.

It was a busy Sunday in Blowing Rock and all restaurants were busy. We decided to walk over to Bistro Roca and get our name on the wait list. There was an hour wait however as luck would have it, there was an open table in the bar area so we decided to take it. This was our first time at the bistro and they were serving brunch. Our waiter/bartender, Hunter, was wonderful and too great care of us even with the high volume of customers. We enjoyed our drinks, the food was excellent and we look forward to our next visit. You will love their biscuits! If you get a flatbread ask for the chili oil. Even if you are not a fan of eggplants you have to try their Eggplant Frites - they simply melt in your mouth and the house made honey mustard adds just the right touch. My mouth is watering already.

The best duck confit I've ever had!! Steak was slightly undercooked for my wife's liking but was so good she ate it anyway! We will be back!!

Next visit was just as spectacular!! Thank you Bistro Roca!! 💙

There is no better way to beat the August heat, than to spend some time in the Blueridge Mountains. Blowing Rock is a cute little town that caters to summer tourists with a variety of great parks and restaurants. We loved Bistro Roca for lunch and it's pet friendly theme. It's a little hard to find parking, so park down the street and enjoy the park, pond and all the beautiful summer flowers that bloom in the mountains along the way. Bistro Roca is a tribute to the dog lovers in your life. The menue included Wild 😜 "Game" Wood Fired Trout and Great Burgers which we loved as well as the unique veggie side dishes! We ordered the roasted figs as our desert

Pretty impressed, with the quality of food. A guy passed me at the door with amazing load of mushrooms! So I got the fungi pie. Oh my gosh the rustic base for the pizza is great. Smoky flavor with balsamic glaze.

Good options of wines also.

Great food in a cozy atmosphere! The gig appetizer is outstanding. Beat the rush and get there after 1PM for lunch. Indoors and outdoor seating. Parking on premises. Highly recommended

I was in Blowing Rock for a week and went here twice because of how good the food and atmosphere was. I don’t see some of the stuff I ordered below but the bread with humus spread and bacon spread was a great starter. The
Artisan and pepperoni pizza was delicious, lobster mac & cheese was good regular mac & cheese was good and so was the fried calamari.

Incredible restaurant. The pizza and the appetizers are incredible and the atmosphere is great as well. I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of food, service, selection and environment. I would highly recommend this location to anyone looking for a nice eat our dinner. We came here for NYE 2022 and everything was incredible. Highly recommend the Roca pizza. Enjoy!

This place was a must when you travel to Blowing Rock! The atmosphere, the food were amazing.

From the moment we walked in, we felt at home. The ambiance provides a relaxed neighborhood feel without losing the upscale edges. The service was perfect: Attentive yet hands off. (Shout out to our server Mollie who was excellent!) The menu was thoughtful, well portioned, and truly tasty. We would have gone back for another dinner had it not been a night they were closed. Thanks Bistro Roca for the memorable experience.

I went online early in the week and got reservations for 8:30 on a Saturday. The staff was great, the food was great, and I really liked the cozy feel of our table for 2. I highly recommend this restaurant when in Blowing Rock.