RoCA, Des Moines IA

5 stars for atmosphere and wine, 3 for food. Excellent place to bring a date or a group of friends for a nice Friday night. Don't get the steak skewers! They're basically thin strips of shawarma meat. Tasty, but not what I expected. The nachos were much more my speed, and what I wanted from the skewers. Thick chunks of meat, delicious chimichurri sauce.

Awesome atmosphere, good food, excellent drinks. Small menu but what they do, they do extremely well.

Food was great, as always, but walking in with an 8pm reservation only to be told immediately that we would need to get our food order in fairly promptly, including dessert, as the kitchen would be closing "soon" is not a good start to an experience. I understand that it was posted (impromptu on the door) they would be closing at 9pm due to the Monday holiday. Completely fine with that. But closing the kitchen at 9pm, as we comfirmed with the hostess upon seating, and giving us a last call at 8: 40 seems a bit rude. We made a reservation and expected to be able to enjoy our Sunday meal, not feel rushed and like we were imposing. I had a half a drink on the table but due to the desperate need of the entire staff to leave as soon as possible (I have never seen a staff hustle like that during a regular service) I was forced to order another immediately or do without. In my kitchen experience, I have never once given a last call to an already seated customer. Informed immediately at the door that the kitchen has closed, yes, but once seated, you should be allowed to respectfully pace your experience, especially if you had reservation. 4 stars for food. 2 stars for service tonight.

If you're looking for an intimate place for great food, cocktails and an extensive wine list, this is your place. Such a unique place and highly recommend if you are in the area! The spinach artichoke dip is phenomenal!

Great low-key place for cocktails and wine. My wife and I have been there a few times and have had great service each time. The wait staff offered excellent drink suggestions and the food was outstanding. Great place for a date night if you are looking for a place to have intimate conversations.

Absolutely enjoyed ourselves last night! From the fine crafted cocktails to the wonder shareables to the meat and cheese board, the ingredients are fresh and delicious, and the presentation was second to none. We look forward to our next visit!

The food was absolutely fantastic! 1000/10 would recommend, my beef tenderloin was cooked to perfection! And my brothers salmon was also phenomenal according to him.