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Name: Rocco
Address: 131 Esplanade, Cairns City (QLD), 4870, Australia
Price range: A$40 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 8.4

8.4/10

131 Esplanade, 4870 Cairns City (QLD)See map

Average price A$40

Rocco Christmas Lunch A$229

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MENU Rocco Christmas Lunch A$229

This preset menu includes: 229 per person. Glass of Mumm on arrival. Three-hour beverage package includes beer, wine, bubbles and spirits + Entrée (Shared style) + Main (Your choice of one) + Desserts (To share) + Cheese platter and drinks.

MENU Flavours of Rocco A$49

This preset menu includes: To Share + Dessert (Optional extra per person)

Restaurant menu

Average price A$40
Average price
Average meal price calculated on the basis of appetizer/entrée or entrée/dessert, excluding drinks, according to the prices provided by the restaurant. The average price is an estimate only.

Cheese board: A$29; Goat cheese, Meredith marinated feta, grilled haloumi, mixed olives and dried fruit served with crackers
Charcuterie board: A$27; Grilled locally sourced chorizo, Parma ham, salami, pickles and beetroot dip served with crackers
Churros with dark chocolate sauce: A$14

Rocco Christmas Lunch A$229

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Reviews

8.4/10

Very good44 reviews

8.2/10

Food

8.3/10

Service

8.8/10

Ambience

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Claire M.
November 6, 2021 • 1 review
4.5/10
Unfortunately it was a busy period and they seemed to be under staffed. It took half hour for a cocktail to be made after placing the order and they forgot the other drink which wa

Zoran T.
November 4, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
My wife and I celebrated my birthday and were suggested to come to Rocko’s. More than pleasantly surprised. Warm welcome, very nice service and friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The

Marie W.
October 30, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Fabulous view, great service and a cool vibe A really great place to spend a few hours with friends. The cocktails are creative and the tapas style food complements the drinks list

Stephen W.
October 29, 2021 • 2 reviews
10/10
Excellent, great food even better staff….Views to die for….Location to die for on the Esplanade in the centre of Cairns. 120 characters is too many..

Lauren J.
October 16, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Great service and the staff were friendly and very helpful when ordering food and drinks. Thank you for a good evening. I would recommend it to anyone wishing to have a good night out.

Glenda D.
September 24, 2021 • 2 reviews
10/10
Amazing!! Beautiful venue, beautiful service!! Beautiful food ~ awesome cocktails! 5 stars for everything???? big thanks Rocco staff❣️

Arnold G.
September 13, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
It was a beautiful night spending with family & friends at Roccos Cairns.. Staff's are very polite. Place is very cozy & great view..

Peter J.
July 29, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Great venue, excellent food and 5 star service. Our waitress Nikki was fantastic and an asset to the Rocco team.

Brian D.
July 26, 2021 • 2 reviews
8.5/10
Great cocktails. Nice friendly service. Could have a wider range of food.

Mick S.
July 24, 2021 • 2 reviews
4/10
Overcrowded for the size of the place. Staff cannot cope. If you're a young person who enjoys cocktails and noise this is the place for you. My expectations of a top class quiet me

Linda F.
July 18, 2021 • 2 reviews
10/10
a wonderful spot in every way! The sharing plates were generous and so tasty with an excellent wine list for pairing. View at night over Cairns spectacular!

Alison H.
July 15, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Amazing place to go with friends. The location and views were so incredible. The food delicious and the cocktails amazing. Such great value and definitely we will be returning very soon.

Rachita H.
July 11, 2021 • 1 review
5.5/10
Not worth the money for food!!! Good ambience and average cocktails!! Music is very average too and they must include a small smoking area!!! Or

Leigh D.
July 5, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
The best cocktails and view in town.. If you are after the wow factor Rocco never disappoints. Vert popular with visitors and locals so be sure to make a booking.

David n.
June 27, 2021 • 3 reviews
10/10
Great location and menu. Staff were attentive and happy to help. Lewis was very engaging and the perfect host. Stunning decor and rooftop outlook.

Samuel B.
May 14, 2021 • 1 review
4.5/10
THIS PLACE IS NOT A RESTAURANT ITS LIKE A NIGHTCLUB FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TOO MANY PEOPLE AND CANNOT ENJOY THE FOOD WHICH WAS GOOD WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE OVER 40 WILL NOT RETU

Diane P.
May 9, 2021 • 1 review
5/10
The food selection was poor, the bar service was lengthy waiting for 15 minutes from ordering our drinks. The whole experience was dissappointing, felt very rushed to sit down, eat

Jane M.
May 2, 2021 • 2 reviews
6.5/10
Most of the food was lovely however my steak was over cooked and tough... they immediately took it off the bill and also gave us a complementary desert and was very apologetic .. I

Helen M.
April 23, 2021 • 2 reviews
10/10
Fantastic evening beautiful atmosphere had a great time. The food was amazing it certainly lived up to its reviews. The staff were very attentive

Kylie V.
April 23, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Staff were amazing and some of the best cocktails

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131 Esplanade, 4870, Cairns City (QLD), Australia

About the restaurant

With 270 degree panoramic views of Cairns and the Coral Sea, Rocco is the city's highest rooftop bar and restaurant. Capturing the sights of Cairns with influences from afar, Rocco is a proud reflection of Mediterranean history mingled with a contemporary take on cuisine.

You can expect an inspired drinks menu with sophisticated sweet and savoury cocktails and a stellar Champagne menu, second to none.

Earthy tones and Mediterranean prints have set the scene for warm ambience as you get lost in the oasis of greenery and sweeping views. We guarantee that you won't leave disappointed.