I visited this location today because of the raving reviews from my family members. I have to say this place was truly an amazing experience from beginning to end. At this time, the front of the building is completely under construction so it looks a little run down from all of the wood on the ground. However after you enter, you are immediately greeted and welcomed. Once you're seated, the waiter is attentive and the staff are swift. I am in love with the way they operate this place; it looks like there are 2 head waiters and then staff underneath them that immediately start serving bread, water, appetizers, etc... This was my first time going so I did not expect their portions to be so large. All of the salads were shareable, the meat and chicken kabobs were shareable and they have the freshest bread. Other than the amazing staff and food... they have an amazing view of the water! Rocca does offer hookah and a full bar so this is definitely a great place to just hang out too!!! read more

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Went with my friend whose Turkish. Dessert was amazing and the music and the vibe of the place was great. Practiced my Turkish there as well haha. Would highly recommend read more

I've been to Rocca a lot over the years but definitely have stopped more recently as the prices have only increased and the hookah isn't really the best. They definitely need to get metal tops for their hookahs and I just noticed recently that it says "each hookah is one per person" which I'm not sure what that even means? Their vibe is nice, especially when you sit by the water and the food is good but the prices can be confusing. The biggest shock for me was $7 cappuccino. $7 for a cappuccino is overpriced and not sure how I felt about it. I would say give it a try if you're looking for a new restaurant but definitely know that you'll probably spend more than expected and will have mediocre hookah. read more

Rocca Cafe Lounge - Hookah menu - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We were looking for a place to have an early dinner with my Turkish friends who live in Bronx and do not have many Turkish cuisine options. I gave the place a call in advance to see if we would be able to get a table away from the hookah smoke since none of us are smokers and there is a kid in the group. The lady who answered the phone was very helpful and reserved us a table as desired. Once she helped us settle at our table, our waiter showed up to introduce himself and asked if need any assistance with the menu. We ordered our beers right away, they have 5-6 choices of common brands but also full bar menu for wines and liquors. As we were willing to try many things, we ordered 2 mezes, hummus and babaganoush, fried calf's liver and crispy chicken for the kiddo. I had never tried babaganoush with dill added but I should highlight that it is really a nice touch to flavor. Congrats to chefs. Liver cubes were big enough to taste the liver compared to other places where they fry them so much that you barely know that it is. As per our appetizer experience, lastly the chicken was really juicy inside but had a nice crispy coating. It is really a risk to take when ordering Turkish dumplings - Mantı, we double checked with our waiter whose name was Yiğit, to get his opinion and he encouraged us to order it so thanks to him, we made a great choice. The buttery taste, amount of yogurt, meat quality of the stuffing was definitely so good. That dinner deserves a Künefe with Turkish tea to be topped iso we didn't miss the chance to do so and were also very satisfied with Künefe, cheese and pistachio ratio. Overall service and prices are quite well balanced. I personally thank everyone from the hostesses to waiters/waitresses who made our evening better and tastier. read more

Rocca Cafe Lounge - Çay & Künefe - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had won a gift card at a 50/50 to this restaurant some years ago. The card was from the restaurant and valued at $50. I decided to finally invite a friend to join me and my wife for an early dinner. The card was accepted, but when the check came, the waiter informed me that there was no value on the card. The restaurant made no effort to make good on this card, reflecting poor customer relations. Accordingly, I shall not be there again. read more

I live near this place and every time I drive by there is always a crowd of people on the sidewalk waiting to get in. I figured it was time to try it. I came on a late Sunday afternoon, and the place was relatively empty. I was pleasantly surprised. They check your vaccination card and require a mask when walking about the restaurant. We were seated towards the back, near the water, which was a nice view. There were 3 other groups near the back, so the place was quiet. We started with a round of drinks, I had the lychee martini and my guest had a Moscow mule. Both were very tasty. We shared the sampler platter which had hummus, hydari, babaganoush, eggplant, eggplant with sauce, and bread. It was the perfect size appetizer, we got the small. I had the chicken Parmesan with a salad, I don't eat pasta so I had them hold it and substitute the salad. The chicken was a little too over cooked and the sauce was delicious. My guest had the white fish with potato, it was delicious and he took half of it home. We each had a latte after dinner. The price is reasonable and the restaurant clean. The bathroom had just been cleaned. My only peeve was they sat a party of 6 next to us who smoked hookah the entire time. Not sure why they put them right next to us when there was plenty of space that was wide open for them to smoke in peace. read more

Rocca Cafe Lounge - Small Mixed Appetizer - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Good food and good service. Can't complain here - but there wasn't anything special either. Came in around Sunday night at 7pm and we ordered a bunch of food. We got the mixed appetizer plate to share, chicken and seafood soup, and then a $100 mixed grill platter for 6 people to share. For dessert we got kunefe and baklava. The kunefe is better at other Turkish places I've been to, like Opera cafe. I can't say that this is the best Turkish food that I've had, and maybe that's because it was a little bland in terms of seasoning but there was more than enough food to go around. Rocca has two sections in the restaurant - smoking (hookah) and non smoking. read more

Rocca Cafe Lounge - Mixed Grill Plate - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food is excellent quality and prepared so well. The view is also so unique with all the beautiful swans they get. The decor is casual. I started with the octopus salad and it consists of arugula, thinly sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, probably some parsley in there, and a savory lemon dressing. The octopus was generous and probably some of the best octopus I've ever had. I don't know how they did it but it was so tender and still fully cooked. Since they were out of the flounder I opted for the bronzino and i had a choice between the whole fish or filets and I got the filets. My 2 bronzino filets were accompanied by salad with a similar lemon dressing and a baked potato. The potato came out plain but that's fine with me. Since the octopus salad was so generous I was able to take home one of the 2 filets and half of the baked potato. The person I was with got the grilled shrimp and they were quite large and looked soooo good. Might get that next time. Satisfactory experience! read more

Rocca Cafe Lounge - Nice view :) - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food was just Amazing and Delicious, Everyone was so helpful but I want to give a Big Shoot to YIGIT he was just Amazing and so Friendly Best customer service I ever had, The Environment was so Relaxing and Fresh Just Matchless. read more

Rocca Cafe Lounge - Rib-Eye Steak - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Absolute crooks! It's too bad because the location is great during the warm months but please keep reading because what the management of this restaurant is doing is cheating their patrons and if you have eaten here you may not even be aware. First: we were asked if we wanted water. I wasn't aware we had to request a glass of water. Usually it's brought to your table. You may be asked if you would like bottled or sparkling instead of rasp water, but apparently this restaurant "doesn't have tap water." (I believe according to the health department a restaurant does indeed have to have properly running water. Whatever.) So the server brought us a bottle of Poland Spring water which I then noticed was on all the tables. Okay, it's their dollar. Not so much. They add a SIX DOLLAR charge to the check. So you can only have water if you are "willing" to pay for it. Second: 18% gratuity is automatically added to the check. (We were only 2 people.) Now I've noticed this more and more lately since Covid. I would have left at least that anyway but I don't agree with not giving people a choice in how much they would like to tip. I probably would have left more if it wasn't automatically added, but what happened next was even worse. Third: we gave our card for the bill and when it came back for us to sign, the suggested tips were at the bottom. In my life, I have never seen this and to add insult to injury, they still put suggested tips on the bottom. This is absurd. I understand restaurants have had a difficult time. This particular restaurant has a lot of open and outdoor space which made them able to stay open during quarantine. They also did quite a bit of delivery so they weren't as bad as other restaurants who are much more gracious and professional. Needless to say I will. It be returning. read more

Very rude waiters. Unnecessary waiting to be seated. We waited for too long while the waiters were trying to figure out which tables are reserved and which are not. Inflexible staff. read more

Food taste was ok but the service and ambiance is A plus. I ordered chicken shish and felt it was a bit dry even with the sauces. My daughter liked the chicken Alfredo pasta but left the chicken out. She usually eats its chicken. I would go there again for sure for the service and the ambiance not so much because of the food taste. read more

Rocca Cafe Lounge - Chicken Shish Kebab - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The owner must not be on premises. This place is horrible. I mean, the service is horrible. The food is serviceable but not by much. Why doesn't this place pour you water when you sit down? Or at any point of service!!! Why does the food take so long? Why do I need to ask for the bill 3x? Why so much bass on the music. I can't eat in peace. Gratuity is included on the bill but they ask for more 2x. Anyway, this place is a joke. read more

When I say this restaurant accommodates EVERYONE I mean it! It's actually quite comical. There's hookah, drinks, high chairs, changing tables, wheelchair accessible! Literally the spot for any type of gathering ! The food was also good! The lamb chops were juicy and cooked to perfection! Though I will say the bake potato was kind of bland. The cocktail menu is so fun you will find your drink there guarantee. There's indoor and outdoor seating but it truly feels like the entire restaurant is outdoors with a gorgeous view. Its extremely spacious the hookah will not affect the young children with the high ceilings. They also play a very cute surround sound birthday sound if your celebrating super cool. Our waiter was training but I could tell by the supporting staff there's a level of customer service they provide that I'll love to return to. Highly recommend. read more

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It looks small but when you step inside beautiful view and amazing costumer service. The vegetable pizza so good , my family is eating the fish they said it's delicious. Having an amazing time with family and friends..Stop by for this great food and amazing view read more

My first time trying this spot with my wife Food was good alot of options Service was very quick and attentive And the ambiance is nice new n update Big space open roof it was nice read more

I am very upset with the attitude towards people, I stood and waited for 15 minutes until the hostess decided to come over and left without finishing her sentence and went to the others, apparently they judge by their clothes, the waiter we asked how long we should wait was rude and said I don't know, we need to, you'll wait, in a word, discrimination, they judge by appearance and treat us the same way. very upset with the treatment of the waiters and hostess, even if they have the best food in the world I will not return to them read more

My buddy took me here because I appreciate good food, and I really like Turkish cuisine. Rocca is a large restaurant on the water with a nice upscale atmosphere. We started out having a few drinks, I chose Raki which was excellent, while I perused the menu. Rocca's menu was a mix of mediterranean and Turkish food choices, with a dabble of NY in there. I had the lamb chops (Kuzu pirzola) , it came with rice and a salad. I have to say the meat melted in my mouth it was so tender, cooked perfectly. The rice was Turkish style (not sticky rice) again delicious, and everything paired with the salad, made me feel like I was at a restaurant on the Bosporus, if just for a minute. The staff was attentive, and my meal partner ordered a hookah, he was also happy. Rocca has great food, great staff, and menu choices for everyone. I will be back my next trip to the Big Apple. read more

Rocca Cafe Lounge - Patio - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I didn't not find the food good at all. Everything was bland. The service and ambiance was nice but I will not be back to this establishment. read more

Service: 11/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Food: 10/10 I love coming here. The food is extremely delicious. Choose their Turkish plates over the more American fare, those dishes taste a little generic. Any meat options from the Mediterranean side was juicy and well cooked. Dessert is also plentiful and delightful. The waiter was extremely attentive and was a pleasure to speak with. *Choose a seat in the back to have a view of the water/dock. read more

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Me and my husband and kids goes there most of the time the food is good but it's pricey

The restaurant had a great atmosphere and view, and the option to enjoy hookah added a nice touch. We started with calamari, which was excellent, and a mixed hot appetizer that was just average; our main dishes--the large kebab platter and ribeye steak--were good but could've used more seasoning, though the flavorful rice stood out. While plain black tea was a letdown, the coconut hookah and the service were fantastic. read more

Food was fine. Was ignored for 45 minutes after asking why they closed the window on a nice day. Not worth a trip. Not worth the price.

I was in Rocca Cafe on last Saturday for my friends Birthday Party. We asked a table on the part near the water witch is more quiet than near music station. There was few free tables over there. Hostess told us that the area near water will be close at 7:30 PM and we can not be there more than 2 Hours. So we accepted the table she gave to us. We where so surprised when at 7:30 PM no one left that area, no one came to the customers who were seating there and ask them to leave because they are closing this part. We left at 9:00 PM and people were seating there. This is not right. We are the same customers as others, we paid a lot of money there (9 people). Food was Ok, but not up to the price they charge. Waiter also did not care too much. Needed to be called few times, brought wrong desert, but when we said it to him, he gave us what we ordered for free. I will not recommend this place if you don't want to be disappointed. There are plenty good restaurant with nice people that will treat you with dignity. Avoid this place. I feel sorry to right this bad review, but I would like people to be prepared. read more

Good service and the food is great. The scenery is beautiful too and the restaurant is very nice!

Lovely place on the water for Turkish cuisine. I had the lamb shank special which was quite unusual but good it was wrapped in eggplant which seems strange but worked out rather well. Others in my party ordered the chicken shish platter and the mixed grill platter. All were outstanding and huge servings so you will definitely have leftovers to take home. Service was pretty good as well very attentive and friendly. A great place to visit if you're looking for a place with a water view in Sheepshead Bay. read more

I absolutely love this place! It's easily one of my favorite spots in Brooklyn. The way they serve food is impeccable, and every dish is incredibly delicious. The cleanliness and the top-notch customer service add so much to the dining experience.My personal favorites are the mixed grill plate, which is always cooked to perfection, and their amazing dessert, kunefe. The service was amazing, especially thanks to Yiğit, our server. His friendly demeanor, attentive service, and pleasant conversation made our experience truly enjoyable. We feel thankful to him for making our visit so wonderful!" I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience in Brooklyn! read more

Their food gets two thumbs up from myself and my Turkish boss! My boss found out that her favorite Turkish food place, Mediterranean Kebab House, in Garden City had opened a new location in Brooklyn. We decided to order food from here for our next work function. The catering menu was not available online but after speaking to the hostess in Turkish, the menu was faxed over to us. It was a full spread that was not modifiable but promised to be enough for the number of people you requested. Delivery charge was waived due to the proximity to the job. Upon arrival, it was evident that there was going to more than enough food for everyone. There were about 4 cold meze options which included grape leaves and diced tomato salad. There was also a warm stuffed grape leave option called dolma which was pretty tasty. There was a bunch of hummus, yogurt sauce, pita bread and fresh baked bread provided as well as meat options. There were approximately 4 half pans of well seasoned meats that ranged from lamb kebab to chicken Adana. They was even some liver snuck in there that people were raving about. Dessert options included baklava that was solid. My boss enjoyed it but was disappointed that there was no lamachun (Turkish style "pizza"). Based on this ordering experience, I am considering going down to Emmons Avenue for the dining in experience. read more

Celebrated friend's bday here with dinner. Accommodations were cramped and difficult to navigate around thw venue. Ambiance is loud and workers are at high gear working the tables. Staff are friendly. Prices are fair, portions are within standards. I ordered the skirt steak medium and it came along with the rest of our party of 18's order rather quickly. The steak was done perfectly and delicious! It was accompanied by a bland mushroom sauce and some couscous. Everyone else's enjoyed their food. We ordered blue mist mint w/ orange head hookah as well as some Turkish tea. Enjoyed it all. Reccomend! read more

Rocca Cafe Lounge - Skirt steak - medium and delicious! - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They don't have good service. Poker face servicer. Food is tasteless. All tables start with welcome bread beside for the Asian face table(including my table.) Not a good experience, won't return. read more

I had such a good time! The hookah was good ! The food was nice even the bread. Warm and soft ! I had about 5 lycheetinis Waiters were very nice everything was so good I would definitely recommend read more

Rocca Cafe Lounge - Lamb Chops - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Bunch of damn scammers in this place. Not only did they have the audacity to add 18% automatic gratuity to the bill, I saw on my credit card they charged an additional $40 on top afterwards! What kind of crooked scam are you guys running here? You need to be reported to consumer affairs! read more

Disgusting combination: food and hookah. All in one room. We came in and left right away. read more

A casual lounge/café by the Emmons Pier. Good for any kind of gathering, from a romantic date to a family/friend get together. Thanks to the scenic views and reasonable prices, this place is usually always full, especially on weekends. Making a reservation (for a group) is a sound idea. Seating is available in three areas, providing options for picky guests. Outdoors, right when you come in, before entering the café's indoor seating, with a view on the road and Emmons Ave. Indoors. Or on a porch with a nice view of docked boats and water. Of course, the last option is the reason why most people come to this café. A word of caution--if you're sitting on the porch by the water, your food will get cold quickly. The wind intensity changes multiple times throughout the day, so be prepared that it will affect the temperature and enjoyment levels of your food. Visited on several occasions, and was always fortunate to have been sat straight away. Service is courteous and quick. The waiters don't rush you to leave the second you're done with your meal, which is great. When a guest celebrates a birthday, the staff surprises him/her with a slice of cake with a candle, clapping and cheering while a happy birthday tune is playing in the background. A sweet touch of attention to make guests feel special on their special day. Was pleasantly surprised with live music entertainment on a Wednesday night. A saxophonist was doing a solid job of creating romantic atmosphere with classic tunes for everyone who sat on the porch by the water. Menu has extensive options of simple, filling food at reasonable prices. Hookah menu is also available. Complementary bread is freshly baked and is brought out warm. Red bell pepper & olive oil paste/dip that comes along with it is a nice touch. Tap water comes with a noticeable taste of chlorine, so ask for lemon to diffuse the flavor. Salads are always fresh and hearty here, with Shepherd salad ($10.85 for small, $13.85 for large) being the customer favorite. A fail proof option for picky eaters or anyone who can't make up their mind. Phyllo Rolls (or Sigara Boregi by their proper name) ($8.95) were too salty but delicious nonetheless. Five crispy phyllo dough cigars with melted cheese and parsley inside were served piping hot--do give them a try! Seafood Linguini ($22.95) was solid, nothing extraordinary or disappointing to write about. Filling portion, good proportion of shrimp, calamari, and fish to the pasta. A generous amount of creamy sauce. Kofte wrap ($14.85) will fill you up and make you happy, leaving a slight food coma after effect. Minced lamb, mushrooms (which give a sweet, earthy taste that complements the meat really well) ranch sauce, melted cheese, sautéed onions and bell peppers are wrapped in a fresh wrap, served with pickles and crunchy, golden fries that you'll really enjoy. Simple and delicious dish. The only modification that it needs is for the sautéed veggies to be less oily. The oil seeped through the wrap in some places, so be aware that this is a high calorie dish you're enjoying. Overall, a relaxing, pleasant experience. Do recommend to stop by to enjoy during nice weather. read more

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Very bad service rude waiters food bit cooked i asked for medium rate it wasn't cooked at all and the waiters are wierd they just look at you non stop and they have boring music they stay on your head nok stop i wouldn't recommend this place not at all very bad. read more

Rocca Cafe Lounge - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Beautiful location along the water, they offered outdoor dining. Overall atmosphere is amazing. The service was great too and they were very attentive and accommodating. The drinks were great as well and so was the food! It can get pretty pricey quick too. I do see the price is different compared to the menu prices on google, it's more accurate to what it is on the website, at the restaurant it seems to be be an additional $1 or $2 dollars. At one point I ordered Braised Lamb, but not noticing it was chicken (was drinking ) and the server did bring out another plate and apologized to me for the mistake. (In the end, my friends tried it, and it was Steak instead of Lamb) I still appreciated the correction either way. Also a bit later on, I asked if they do anything for birthdays, since it was my friends birthday, the server said yes. They bring a small cake with a sparkle candle and play a song and sing. I don't need the servers to all sing but being the cake at least and the song. I guess he forgot about it because it never happened. Then my sister mentions that they charge 15 for the cake slice and song, says on the menu and I didn't notice! I guess it was fine it didn't happen lol. Overall the experience was great and we did enjoy ourselves. It's cool that they have blankets when doing outdoor dining. With the location over looking the water, you can see swans just swimming around, very pretty! Would definitely go back. read more

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What a fabulous location for such an establishment. My friends and I all had such an amazing time. The servers are very attentive and accommodating. The food and drinks were delicious. Come for the ambiance you'll definitely be satisfied. The views of the the water are breathtaking. read more

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Not only is the food and drinks amazing but the desert is so good and the team treats you extra special!! Thank you Yasin read more

Rocca Cafe Lounge - The best desert ever taste so good 5/5 definitely - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best breakfast place in my opinion. New updated sitting area is top notch. Definitely recommend. read more

Rocca Cafe Lounge - Dining area - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Had a great dinner at Rocca last night. We were impressed by the lovely view and the relaxing vibe, despite being a busy Saturday evening. For an app, we ordered the eggplant with sauce. We didn't expect it to be cold but it was good. For our mains we ordered the shrimp and the Adana kebab; both came with rice and salad. The salad tasted strangely fishy, but the shrimp and kebab were cooked very well. The rice portion was kind of small but overall the meal was decent sized and tasty. The hookah was obviously overpriced at $30 but was very good. They didn't change the coals once, however, which is where the review gets docked a star. Would definitely go back! read more

Rocca Cafe Lounge - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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