Our waiter Jose Luis went above and beyond to make our dinner special. He gave great food and drink recommendations as it was our first time there. His attentive care is the reason we're excited to return, along with the great food of course. read more

Fancy decor and delicious brunch menu. Our waiter suggested the chilaquiles, and he was absolutely right: I've had it at numerous restaurants, in CDMX, and even made it at home, but this was literally the best version I've ever had. The short rib added a hearty flavor, the tortillas soft yet crispy and well balanced, the red sauce was just enough kick and comes with an egg, guacamole, and beans. You'll definitely have leftovers! Worth it! It was our friends birthday and they were nice to give an ice cream sundae! Parking is very limited on weekends so come early to find free parking. read more

Come for the whiskey... just don't come for the World Cup. If you're planning to watch a major soccer match here, you might have a better chance finding the lost city of Atlantis than finding the TV remote. I came to watch the Mexico vs. Ecuador World Cup match, and it was complete chaos. Nobody seemed to know where the remote was by 6pm The TVs weren't on the right channels, Telemundo and Peacock were nowhere to be found, and the main TV directly above the bar might as well have been a decorative painting. Then came the food... I ordered buffalo wings at 6:05 PM. At 6:45 PM, I asked the bartender where they were. The response? "There's a lot of tickets back there." I'm sorry... they're buffalo wings, not a five-course tasting menu or a risotto that needs constant stirring. It should not take nearly an hour to fry some wings. When they finally arrived almost an hour later which I told the bartender cancel the order I had completely lost my appetite and left If you're looking for a place to watch sports, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. Between the missing remote, and the painfully slow kitchen, this was one of the most frustrating sports bar experiences I've had. World Cup Game day, the service and sports atmosphere completely missed the goal. read more

Great experience we went for dinner to celebrate husbands birthday. Super nice location love all the barrel decor added a unique touch. The place is a little dark inside but in a good way, gave that elegant cozy vibe. Food amazing!! For appetizers the baby rok sliders are good. Although I highly recommend getting the artisan bread basket. Toasty on the outside but soft and warm on the inside. The creamy pesto with shrimp was really good as well. Husband got the coastal Oscar filet duo it was good meat cooked perfectly. If you are looking for something more light and warm the clam chowder was good. Experience over all really good food delicious service amazing can't wait to go back and try the brunch. read more

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After walking around Downtown Whittier on a Sunday afternoon, we decided to stop by Rokka Whiskey Bar & Grill for a drink and dessert, and we're so glad we did! We ordered the apple cheesecake with vanilla pecan ice cream and fresh whipped cream, and it was absolutely amazing. Every bite was delicious and the perfect way to end our afternoon. The vibes were a solid 10/10, and our waiter, Ric, was fantastic. Even though we only ordered dessert, he took the time to walk us through the drink menu and share some of the restaurant's most popular dishes. His friendly service and recommendations made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. After hearing about the menu and seeing some of the food coming out of the kitchen, we've already decided we'll be back. The Tomahawk Steak is definitely calling our name for our next visit! read more

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I was in town for work and decided to check out Rokka based on the reviews. I was not disappointed! You walk into a beautifully quaint and well decorated restaurant with great ambiance. The sliders were really good and my magnificent Jungle Bird cocktail was served in a bird cage! The bartender was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I definitely recommend going here. What a great place! read more

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Unfortunately our reservations fell through at another restaurant around the block because of a scheduling misunderstanding, but thank goodness ROKKA Whiskey Bar & Grill was nearby because this place absolutely saved Mother's Day dinner. Usually I don't like repeating restaurants. I'm the type of person who always wants to try somewhere new, but this place left such a strong impression on me the first time that I knew it would be a solid backup plan. Happy to report my memory did not fail me because everything was just as amazing as I remembered.We had the pesto chicken, salmon, artisanal bread, a delicious salad, and tiramisu for dessert. Every single thing was superb. The ambience here is beautiful, the lighting was perfect, and it honestly made for such a great Mother's Day dinner.One thing I really loved was that they came around taking photos of guests and offered printed pictures for purchase. Normally I would think that's cheesy, but with the lighting and the mood of the night it actually turned out so cute and gave us a memory to take home.What a save. Definitely putting this one down in the books again as a 5-star experience. read more

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The ambience of Rokka is unmatched. The interior is so fun and has great vibes for dinner. The blood orange margarita is delicious. The food is also top notch and has generous portion sizes. Our waiter was super great and attentive. My only cons is that they charge for a bread basket, offering it to the table without disclosing it's $12 for a few pieces. Additionally, the bathroom does not meet the interior of the restaurant, there was dried throw up on the toilet seat and paper thrown around. We also had pictures taken by a photographer going table to table which was odd. She then came brining framed pictures to be purchased but we declined. We just wondered where those pictures went after. However, I think pictures are fun if it was an event but going table to table interrupts conversation and feels pushy. Happy to have Rokka in uptown and I will be back. read more

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First time there for both me and my friend. Walking up to the place it's very nice and walking inside even more so. Beautiful decor and ambience. Incredible drink options. We tried a few and really enjoyed them. The food was fantastic. Already know what we will get when we return. The service was impeccable! Ric was an amazing guide through the menu options. He answered all of our questions with a lot of knowledge. He had great suggestions and we truly believe he made our experience better. read more

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Great experience! Place is lovely, love the red interior and waiters are very accommodating. I made reservations for my bf birthday dinner. We had the pork belly as appetizers, it was so good ! Especially with the tamarind sauce. For the main dish I had the steak with shrimp, my bf had the pork and mash potatoes. Both are very good. Price range, I would say medium. Not too pricey. My bf is a whiskey fan so we definitely would like to come back and try more items on the menu ! read more

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Really enjoyed my experience here. We had a reservation and ended staying at the bar. Two reasons. Once the bartender was super friendly and helpful. Second, it was a great people watching spot and they had the ducks game on. A number of rounds of whiskeys and end appreciated their selection. They have some of their own barrel aged whiskeys. I went in for the the fillet and the Mac and cheese. Also opted for the mashed potato, great choice. All three were soooo good. Even went hard into the chowder in a bread bowl to kick of the meal, worth it! Capped it off with a great butter cake. Highly recommend this place. Great for a few drinks with friends or a great date night. read more

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The food was delicious! We had brunch and few drinks here. We ordered the chilaquiles, ham skillet, rib eggs Benedict, champagne, espresso martini, Mai tai, berry waffles, and more! The service was quick and both gentlemen who helped us were kind and patient and very helpful. I sadly did not catch either of their names because I was too busy enjoying the food and the atmosphere. I will definitely be back! read more

Great food, drinks, and service! Jose Luis took great care of us. Constantly looking over the table and checking in on us. I recommend Rokka as one of the top restaurants in Whittier. read more

We got seated quickly, the DJ was playing great music, and the vibe was fun without being overwhelming. The pizza was delicious and perfect for sharing between two. read more

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This place truly exceeded my expectations. Came here on a random Monday night and the place was pretty busy. Lighting at this establishment was on point. It really helps set the ambience. I got the shrimp pesto pasta and a blood orange margarita. Both items were a 10/10. Let me just add that the pasta portion is ideal for two people and they don't hold back on the shrimp. I enjoyed that the menu was not overwhelming with too many food items. Will definitely return here. read more

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10/10 highly recommend this spot. Cocktails, Bourbon Onion soup and entrees were fantastic. Co-worker recommended this spot to us and we went for my hubby's birthday and it was a perfect place to celebrate my man, my PIC, my ultimate bestie. Dessert & coffee finished the night off on a high note. Reservations weren't necessary on a Thursday, but I can see how it could (should) be packed on the weekends. read more

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Was looking for a date night place without the kids. A few stipulations come to mind: Romantic environment or at least a nice scenery. Great cuts of steaks. Various drinks options. Convenience of places after eating. Walking into this restaurant, you instantly notice the beautiful lighting and decorations. This place is definitely beautiful and the mood lighting make it a place for a date night, birthday party, meet up with friends (non rowdy friends), of casual meet up bar top to pre-funk with drinks before going to another establishment. You can dress casual or fancy, either are surprisingly appropriate. We visited on a Tuesday because I wanted to try the Tomahawk steak for $85, normally priced $165. The steak is 32oz on Tuesday, as opposed to the normal 42oz on other days. I ordered a Penicillin (my go to drink) and they made it very well with blended scotch. It's rare a place uses ginger syrup and I loved it! The Mrs ordered a whiskey sour and they properly used egg whites. Kuddos to the bartender for knowing how to properly make drinks! We split the Ceasar salad (because it's huge!) and also ordered the Brussell sprouts. The Boom-Boom sauce with Brussels sprouts was incredible. Added a little zip and spice we needed to very distinct side dish. My wife never had a Tomahawk steak. We usually ordered very lean meats when going out, but it's a great deal and wanted her to try something new. We ordered it Medium and a gentlemen comes out and cuts the steak in front of us and lights it on fire. It's mostly a show just for dinner, but still appreciated. The steak was very good! For those unaware, the Tomahawk is essentially a bone-in Ribeye. So there's going to be flavor with the fat. Don't expect a lean filet mignon or melting fatty Wagyu cut. It has its own class and place. Simply prepared with salt and pepper. We both enjoyed it. Filled us up perfectly! This place is designed for couples looking for a nice evening or birthday events. It was moderately crowded for a Tuesday with everyone dressed well, conversations kept to their tables, and servers attentive. I can see this place being busy on a weekend and possibly loud, crowded, and uncomfortable. Furthermore, I wouldn't pay $165 for the regular priced Tomahawk. But for a couple without kids who wanted a date night, this place was a swing and solid triple! There's a few bars with 2 blocks to choose from, but you're at the mercy of the clientele in the area. Don't expect a speakeasy to be local, but more local dive bars or sports bars. Next time we visit (on a Tuesday), we'll eat and enjoy drinks at the bar and chat with bartender and maybe watch the local sports team in the background. read more

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Service was just ok. We ordered drinks first, the appetizers, the main course. 10 mins after the appetizers came - coconut shrimp, just ok. Then the waiter stopped by 3x and I asked for the drinks, by this time we were 25 mins in. Then the main dishes came out and still no drinks. I had to ask a fourth time. Oh, there was a group of four that came in about 20 mins after us and they got served their drinks before us. Eventually the drinks came out. Granted it was an old fashion and a fruity drink for the wife so it was not we were a party of 40 individuals. Not coming back to this place. read more

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Food here was pretty good! Definitely would recommend getting a steak if anything, the sweet potatoe fries were yummy and the service was great. Bring some money to spend :3 read more

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If you are in Uptown, stop by and ask Brandon to make this delicious Espresso Martini! It's perfectly blended and chilled! Nice afternoon pick me up. read more

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Amazing service! Christian and Denise were very accommodating, which I greatly appreciate. The food was delicious and tasteful. I really enjoyed the nice atmosphere, with the dim lighting. Overall, everything was amazing. read more

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I've been wanting to come here so when some friends invited us i was excited! Its very cool and modern on the inside, just like you would expect a bar to be. Nicely upscale but doesnt prohibit anyone from entering by being too stuffy. Clean and intimate. Service was amazing and our food came out very fast!! I got the filet mignon sandwich - amazing, couldve eaten 2 more - my husband got the ribs (huge portion) and we got the wings and pork belly as an appetizer holy mollyyy both excellent. Ate it all so fast i barely got pictures! I dont drink and it was nice to see they had mocktails and i got the raspberry highball..thingy. It was THE BEST!!! And most raspberry flavored drink ever!!! The seasoned fries were good, im not wild about sweet potato fries so idk how theirs are, but the yucca fries tasted like bleach. Overall tasty and i wanna come back for brunch!! Its in uptown whittier so theres street parking or structure but this is def a late night place so come early to beat the rush! read more

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Gave this place a try due to long times at other restaurants due to world cup watch parties. I was a little skeptical due to the name stating its a "whiskey bar" , however complete opposite. The staff upon entry is very friendly and welcoming i was able to get seated immediately without a wait along with them having large tvs showing the world cup. I didnt try any whiskey but theyre beer selection is great and theyre micheladas are also 5/5! I got a few appetizers such as the pork belly , fries, sweet and spicy wings, and sliders which were a 5/5! Highly recommended this restaurant for anyone looking for a relaxing environment. I still have to go back to actually try theyre entrees. read more

Went here to kill some time before our dinner reservation so we sat at the bar to watch the dodgers game. I ordered the Rokka new fashion and it was good. They have variety of whiskey options and a lot of other liquor you can choose from read more

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This was really disappointing. My boyfriend had our Valentine's night planned out for weeks in advance at Rokka, and we came based on their official Instagram comment saying the regular menu would also be available along with the prix fixe menu. We also called the restaurant to confirm. When we arrived, we were told it was prix fixe only. There was nothing wrong with the prix fixe menu my boyfriend specifically wanted to try the burger and I wanted the seabass, which weren't included at all. He was really upset and we ended up having to leave and go somewhere else. Also, the comment confirming the regular menu was available has since been deleted (we do have a screenshot). Just wanted to share so others won't be misled in the future when there are prix fixe menus. read more

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Came here for my mom's birthday the place was good and I loved it. The drinks are also delicious. And the server was very attentive. The ambiance is formal casual, it's a formal casual date night place. read more

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Beautiful restaurant! We sat at the bar to have a few drinks. Our bartender Bailey turned out to be my daughter and niece's friend from middle school! Excellent service nice and recommended drinks for us. I had a martini and my husband, an old-fashioned. They were both really good. We also tried the lobster mac & cheese, which was very light but delicious. read more

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As I was walking in old town Whittier with my husband after having brunch, we came across this Barrel with a few menus on top of it nicely placed and thought this place looks really nice to try a good drink. So we went inside. The restaurant/bar was so beautiful and welcoming. We walked to the bar and had a seat. The counter tops were lit up nicely and the atmosphere was very pleasant. We didn't eat anything but we were greeted by a bartender named Brandon. Brandon was knowledgeable on the drinks on the menu and since it was a hot day he recommended us with something refreshing or sweet, so we went with refreshing. The drink was similar to a mojito and was called Blackberry Smash. It was beautifully garnished with mint leaves and a blackberry on top. The drink was perfectly balanced and well made. The ice was small pebbles like and absolutely refreshing. I'm definitely coming here again and hope to get the amazing service from this talented bartender. Drink was NOT overpowering, the price was just right. Me and my husband will be returning very soon again. Thank you so much Brandon for the opportunity for giving us an amazing experience! read more

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I went today for a birthday celebration. (14 people). I wanna say upfront I'm aware our party size is big and I took that into consideration when typing this up.....We went around 3pm. I dont know if it was just a bad day but it took over an hour to get our appetizers. I asked for a soda refill 5 times before I finally got one. After an hour and half, finally got to order our actually meals. Those came out within 20 mins so I was happy about that. I will saw the pricing is insane!!! Not worth it! My husband asked for seasoned fries and they gave him 4 sticks and charged him $8!!!!! FOR 4 FRIES!!!! My meal was a family of 3 was $108 but with tax $13 and tip $21 I paid around $143! That's wild. The food is prepared and prepped cute but it's not a place I'll recommend moving forward. read more

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Went in for my birthday had a great meal great service. Yes it's pricey. I ordered the sea bass not bad. Pretty bland and the vegetables were raw not al dente. My friend ordered ribs and they were awesome. Nice clean bathrooms not easy to get a parking spot. It's street parking. read more

My wife and I came on a Friday evening for drinks--it wasn't too crowded and we got seated right away. Parking in uptown Whittier can be tough, though there are public garages nearby (ladies, stay alert--there's not much visible security around them). The restaurant is beautifully decorated with a warm, inviting ambiance. They even had a saxophonist playing modern hits, which added a great touch to the evening. Cocktails were well-crafted and tasty. We shared the short rib sliders (delicious) and coconut shrimp. I tried "Not Your Abuelita's Coffee"--flavorful but more like iced coffee than a cocktail. My second drink, "Rokka's New Fashioned," looked better than it tasted. My wife enjoyed her "Hot Model" drink. Also, our server Diana was amazing, very attentive and friendly. It's a bit pricey, but I'd return to explore their whiskey selection and flights--they have an impressive list. read more

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Tried this spot in Whittier as it has a reputation for spirits and cuts of meat. The old fashion cocktails were great, highly recommend the New fashioned, Porn Star Martini and the Blood Orange Margarita. The drinks took a really, long time to come to the table. We ordered 2 drinks first then 10 minutes later apps, our apps came and we were almost done with them before our first round came. The regular seasoned fries are fantastic, the pork belly is a must order but after that it went side ways. Ordered the Rib Eye, medium rare and it came out rare and bloody, with over 40% of the steak being fat, ot marbling just chunks of fat. The brócoli was burnt and my baked potato was cold. Wouldn't melt the butter. My wife ordered the pork chop which was great, expected spice from the roc & cheese, described to have green chile and pepper jack in it but it was bland. Don't think we will be back, service and quality did not match the price tag. read more

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Came to Rokka for my birthday dinner and everything was delicious. My boyfriend had the ribeye and I had the filet mignon, both were seasoned well and extremely tasty. Jose Luis was really attentive and great! He even drew a cute little snoopy for my birthday dessert! read more

We went to this awesome restaurant for dinner last night. Service, decor, live music, taste and variety are all A++. I loved the gold tones that the bright LED strips provided and made it looking very classy and calm. Our server Andrew provided professional, caring and quick service. Food and drinks were excellent, have a good amount of veg. Choices. I would highly recommend. read more

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It was a late evening so stop in for a drink. First the hostess sat but no server came. The server didn't even notice us until the hostess pointed out the table. It was not busy so maybe they were a little laid back on the service. When we finally got the menu and saw that they had Asian whiskey flight which sounded great. We order the whiskey flight and the order of sweet and spicy wings. The wings came first. They were crispy and more sweet than spicy. Not bad, a bit over priced. But whiskey never showed up, then the server came and said that they didn't have one of the whiskey from the flight and there was no substitute. Ok, then asked for the Michter's, the server went onto list all the types of Michter's and really suggested the sour mash. Not having that before, I said great, let's have 2 of those. It never showed up. When we were basically done with the wings, the server then said they were also out of the sour mash Michter's. So at the point, I was done. Paid the bill and left. Overall it was quiet on Saturday night. I was expecting more of a vibe. I couldn't figure out if it supposed to be neighborhood bar or nice restaurant. I guess it was ok but felt disappointed that the two orders of requested whiskey were out and the server didn't know and didn't notify us right away. It was busy enough for that oversight. Not sure I will be back. read more

Went for tomahawk Tuesdays and was incredibly surprised with the quality of service that we received from Jose Luis. He had great recommendations and the tomahawk was delicious! We were celebrating my partner graduating with his masters degree and Jose Luis brought us a desert with the cutest cap drawing in chocolate sauce! The vibes were amazing read more

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Came here for Sunday brunch for the first time. I had a reservation for 11:15AM, but at the time there were multiple open tables which is surprising for brunch in this area. It is a spacious space, padded chairs, and tvs to watch sports. The bar had a nice lit up feature to it which is nice and the decor is simple but looks great overall. We ordered: Brisket breakfast burrito: The breakfast burrito is a nice portion, and filled with flavor. The burrito was served with a green salsa and fruit. The salsa was fantastic, not too spicy. Would order again. Rokka breakfast plate: I opted to get the pancakes instead of biscuit for my plate. The pancakes had a nice crispy to them, just wish they were fluffier. It also comes with eggs, bacons, sausage, and potatoes. The eggs were good, bacon had a nice crisp, sausage was good, and the potatoes were cold. It was overall a good simple plate. read more

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As first time customers, the service was terrible. 20 mins wait after being seated for a rude server who threw the napkins and asked how he could help? I understand that he had a larger table but even the table next to us was served. Did not apologize after ignoring and walking around us. Jerry was nice to apologize but not sure if we will be back. Overpriced drinks and food for disrespectful behavior isn't acceptable. read more

We arrived at 1:05 on Sunday at the door was locked. According to the Instagram story posted on Friday, brunch ends at 2 meaning doors close at 2. Disappointed. We had family in town and were looking forward to eating here. read more

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Excelente servio la comida deliciosa súper recomendable el ambiente es muy acogedor y la zona muy segura