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    Rokerij

    3.8 (1k reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Intimate
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    2 enchiladas off brunch menu
    Sadie F.

    The Rokerij nails New Mexico flavors, and those flour tortillas were the perfect soft base....absolutely fantastic. In the cellar-level ambiance, (with valet parking only, FYI), Trey (bartender) and Pablo (busboy) were pure entertainment. The brunch enchiladas were delicious, though the shrimp was more "salad shrimp" than "star shrimp." Overall, delicious...just maybe rethink that shrimp choice!

    Chile Relleno, excellent.
    Natasha A.

    We keep coming back because every time they out do our previous experience! I made a Valentines Day reservation in advance (in December for Feb 14th) and they reseved a cute corner booth with flowers and pillows, so sweet. We had the horchata martini, chile relleno (cheese, asada, and duck) with sides of corn, broccolini, acorn squash, and gcp (green chile potatoes) and loved everything! Service was great, atmosphere perfect - amazing dinner! We'll keep coming back! :)

    The meat that I started to chew before they came to tell me there was butter in it.

    The atmosphere and overall vibe at Rokerij are great, but the service and allergy awareness were disappointing. I have a dairy allergy, and before ordering I specifically told my server multiple times that I needed my meal to be completely dairy-free. I chose the skewers because they seemed like one of the safer options. When the food arrived, I noticed what looked like cheese or a dairy-based topping and asked again to confirm that it was dairy-free. I was assured that it was. After taking my first bite, the server came back about 10 seconds later explaining that the dish actually contained butter after talking to the chef. At that point, I had to stop eating, spit out the piece of meat I had, and wait for a replacement meal to be prepared. They brought it back out so fast. As I went to eat my second bite I saw a loose piece of meat off the screwed. And it was the piece I had originally spit out cause of the butter. DISGUSTING. No wonder it came out so fast. They just replaced the bottom half and left the meat. If a restaurant has to take breakfast a meal it needs to be completely remade. Not just replace. Food allergies are not something that should be taken lightly. Thankfully, my dairy allergy isn't life-threatening, but enough that I would have issues for serval days, but for someone with a severe allergy, this kind of mistake could have much more serious consequences. While the staff was apologetic, the situation ruined my evening and left me concerned about the restaurant's allergy protocols. I really wanted to love this place because the ambiance is fantastic, but I hope they take allergy communication more seriously moving forward.

    Lea C.

    Definitely time for an updated review!! We wanted to celebrate my sister's birthday, and of course her request was to go to Rokerij. We decided to do a Saturday lunch, which is when they serve brunch. They had both breakfast and lunch type menu items available. There were five of us and everyone enjoyed their food immensely. Three of us had the skewers which are comprised of chicken, sausage, beef and shrimp. There are two skewers and each is loaded with one each of these items. It is served with Some of the best beans I have ever had and rice and multiple dipping sauces. If you have not had the opportunity to experience, Rory and their sauces, you are definitely missing out. My sister had the bacon wrapped shrimp and my daughter's friend had steak. Everything was cooked to perfection and as requested. It is always very dark in here so be sure to bring your phone if you need to see the menu a little better with a flashlight. Your eyes adjust to the darkness overtime, but it's a little startling at first. You will also be shocked when you walk back outside into the Phoenix sunshine, lol Parking can be really tight here and they do not do valet during lunch. Total for us was $135 before tip.

    O'Zandra F.

    Dimly lit, cozy seating, attentive staff, makes this a great date night spot. The menu have something for all tastes, whether it's a quick bite or romantic dinner. Open late night. Accessible parking and entrance.

    Top sirloin and rice
    Jess X.

    Overconfident, Overbooked and Entitled Waitress tracked us down in the parking lot demanding more of a tip-"huh" ???? Dear Rokerij Team, I am writing this review to share my concerns regarding a recent dining experience I had at your basement restaurant on April 5, 2025. Having enjoyed many meals at Rokerij in the past, I was very much looking forward to another pleasant evening; however, this visit left me feeling disappointed. While the ambiance and food were up to my expectations, the level of service I encountered did not align with the high standards I have come to associate with your establishment. To begin, despite having made dinner reservations over a month in advance, we arrived 10 minutes before our reservation time only to find that our table had been given away. "No apology" "No regrets" I immediately received the Spanish Inquisition statements and questions, treated like I was lying all together about making the reservation. "Horrible start"-why didn't I just run for the hills? We were informed that we could wait in the downstairs bar for our reserved table to become available. In hindsight, we should have opted to find another restaurant, as the waiting area and the experience there were regrettable. The waitress we encountered was unprofessional, exhibiting a passive aggressive sarcastic attitude and making us feel as though we were inconveniencing her. Additionally, when it came to service during our meal, it was overall quite lacking. The food arrived incomplete, and we had to repeatedly ask for items that were supposed to be included with our orders. After finishing my meal, I intended to leave a tip that I felt accurately reflected the service I received. To my dismay, the waitress approached me outside while I was waiting in the parking lot for valet service and demanded a larger tip. I found this approach to be both inappropriate and unsettling; tipping should be a voluntary reflection of the service provided, and feeling pressured to increase the amount detracted from my overall experience. I believe in the importance of constructive feedback, as it can help uphold the quality and reputation that Rokerij is known for. It would be unfortunate for such service issues to overshadow the otherwise delightful dining experience that your restaurant is capable of delivering. I sincerely hope to see improvements on my next visit-if there is one. Judging by the past few experiences, I am confident that "the beatings will continue until the morale improves."

    Glass of wine and a warm fire
    Jon T.

    This is definitely a hidden gem in Phoenix: New Mexican cuisine in an underground speakeasy. It's dimly lit and has an intimate atmosphere, with a bar area and tables with fireplaces. It's so cozy you can spend hours here. Service is friendly and knowledgeable. The menu has good variety, even offering seafood. I really enjoyed the chile relleno. It's also a special place to me: my girlfriend and I came here on our 2nd date and spent the whole evening here. We plan on coming back for each anniversary from now on.

    Camille D.

    Came here for a meeting and our first time. Where it fell flat for us are a few things to consider: - Food was greasy. Bland and oversalted at the same time which is crazy to say but if you gather the different components of a dish. For example, I ordered the rokerij steak with no bacon. There is a sauce drenched on top of the steak and crab which was salty but the steak was bland and had no flavor. The steak was overcooked for my liking (I prefer medium rare for filet mignon or ny strip). - price is pretty pricey for a quality like this. The nicer cuts of steak were about $70 each. - ambiance feels dark and we were seated in a private room but everytime a server comes they would forget to close the door. Making it very hard to hear the other person. - A pro is that the cocktails were decent. Another is they do provide complimentary valet which takes out the stress of finding a parking in their small lot. Would I return? No probably not. Phoenix is a growing city with tons of food potentials and options that would easily be a better bang for your buck.

    Parppardelle with duck
    Koston L.

    I came here for the first time with friends a few months ago and have been dying to come back. Well I finally got to:) I love eating downstairs, very ambient with the low lit loungey vibes. I love the unique menu items and rotating specials. The first time I was here I had the schnitzel and it was so good, the second time I had a duck pasta and it was also exceptional. Our server was super knowledgeable and attentive. I can't wait to bring more friends here and try new menu items. My only complaint would be they do not split checks so keep that in mind. I've worked in several restaurants, I know it can be a little annoying at times but overall only adds a few mins max, would definitely improve the customer experience if they started doing that.

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    Trung N.

    3.8 stars is a very accurate Yelp rating. I fell down a Reddit rabbit hole and discovered that Phoenicians love, love, love this place. Wanting to experience something different than what I can get in LA, I booked a dinner resy. First of all, the dining area is dark as hell and deprived of any type of personality. It gives Viking vibes. The restaurant doesn't have a ton going for it ambiance wise. For food, we started with the New Mexican sausages ($19). They grill Schreiner's pork sausages and served them on top of roasted sweet onions and pinto beans. On top of flour tortillas. This combination of sausage, beans, and tortilla was interesting (?) though quite bland. I ordered the pasta Heidi ($31) which, as I could decipher, is a regional creation. It's green chili linguine with grilled chicken with chipotle cream sauce. Despite having so many flavors - green chili + chipotle - the dish fell a little short for me. Sure, it was creamy, but not much else. While I'm glad I got a chance to sample New Mexican cuisine, the food and dining experience was very okay. If I ever find myself back in the Phoenix area, I'd like to check out another Richardson establishment.

    New Mexican Enchiladas, one pork and two beef
    Reba G.

    We were visiting from out of town, and someone recommended this place. Service was good, and the restaurant was cute! I highly recommend the New Mexico enchiladas with both red and green chile sauce. If you can handle spicy, the red chile sauce was amazing. A friend ordered a carbonara dish with shrimp, and it was fantastic. If you're in the area, you should definitely stop by and enjoy the ambiance and food.

    Tendons
    Joe P.

    Update: They took down my Google Review. Tonight was a catastrophic failure of this business as a whole. I used to love this place. I've always bragged it up as the "go to" place for steak, but that ends today. This place has gone so far downhill, that we may have discovered the lost city of Atlantis. At least that would explain why the meat looks and tastes like something you'd find at the bottom of the ocean floor. We had a large party (12) in the private room. This room has the acoustics of a YMCA pool house. If you have more than 2 conversations going at one time, your ears will be ringing at the end of the night. We had 12 people and 3-4 conversations, I might be legally deaf now. The wait staff was atrocious and undersized for the size of the party. It seemed like 15-20 minute intervals between visits. In fact, the best example was my meal. It was inedible (we'll get to that), but the wait staff did not return after the delivery of the meal until all meals were fully consumed. I was not able to even lodge a complaint, as there was no one to lodge it to. By the time the wait staff returned (30 minutes?), we were all ready to leave. I went home hungry and thirsty. I couldn't even wash down the taste due to the lack of refill service. I ordered the peppered steak, which was described to be a 'filet'. I requested medium. What I received was neither peppered nor filet nor medium. More than 50% of the cut of beef was tendon, so I would argue I was served well-done tendon. The other 50% looked like it had been microwaved or broiled (with no sign of searing). The small amount of meat I was able to attempt to consume was chewy and tough. I would guess low-grade tenderloin at best. The baked potato was also inedible. I was not able to break through the hard cheese to get to the potato, as I did not invite Chuck Norris to dinner. I requested the steak be removed from the bill, but I didn't pay (thank god) so I'm not really sure if it was. I was courteous and didn't make a big deal out of it at the time, because I'd much rather leave a public review for others to read so they can avoid being served microwaved tendon. I will not be dining here ever again. Please follow in Durant's foot steps and sell the business to someone who knows what they are doing. Only then will I return.

    Chimayo chicken

    Service-meh Ambience- vult Food- dry/ subpar / disappointing/dicks is better/ don't waste your time here

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    I'd rather you not know about this place so it doesn't get too busy. Food and atmosphere are perfect.

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    What is the attire vibe?

    Casual, but if it's date night, you're not out of place dressing up. It's fairly 'dark' in both the upstairs seating and downstairs (by the fireplace).

    How late do they serve food?

    Website says 10 pm. Friday and Saturday 1 am.

    Do ya they have brunch and mimosas?

    Oh yeah they do! Best pours on their mimosas too :)

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