Comments on: Rococo: east coast style

By: SSSSSNAKES

SSSSSNAKES — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:16:56 +0000

Beware of the beer prices. I was shocked after an evening of drinks so see my tab: $8.00 per pint of Guinness, which is way too much.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:14:08 +0000

You aren’t kidding, I used to live in DC and often traveled to Maryland for the crab cakes. These are just as good. Lobster and shrimp risotto was also delicious. Pricey, of course, but great for a nicer occasion or special treat.

By: JuJuBeans

JuJuBeans — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:32:21 +0000

I forgot to mention, make sure to get the Godiva cheesecake! It’s not made there, but it’s amazing!

By: tdeg

tdeg — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:32:54 +0000

The wife and I love Rococo. I can eat fish dishes there that I normally dodge in other establisments because they are so fresh and well prepared. Bruce and his staff are always great. My wife is a bit of a wine snob so if she likes it…
In fact, one of her favorite wines had gotten scarce enough that Bruce hadn’t been able to get it. A French Burgandy such and something this year and whatever(I’m not a wine fan). She happened to know that the liquor store, Modern Liquor, the one just across the parking lot north had two bottles. We gave the waiter the money and he ran over and got them. Where else would you get that kind of service? I never leave Rococo with out a full belly and a big smile.

By: Mark P.

Mark P. — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:06:52 +0000

Having lived in OK for over 20 year(mostly in Tulsa but now OKC) I can say that Rococo has the best crab cakes I have ever had and I am from the crab cake capital of Maryland originally. Rococo– a great restaurant with a fantastic chef/owner Bruce Rhinehart. Go there and keep this place thriving. It enhances the quality of life in OKC for many people.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:48:48 +0000

I took 16 people there for lunch today. It was fantastic. Bruce may make the best Pesto cream sauce ever. And that shrimp risotto was ridiculous. We already know Bruce is a legend for fresh fish in this area, but he makes a name for himself with pasta as well.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:05:43 +0000

very nice crabcakes indeed. Go if you haven’t been, go back if you have.

By: OKC Foodie

OKC Foodie — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:30:21 +0000

Rococo’s is housed in the old “Tony’s” location which was a family tradition for us for close to 20 years, a little home brewed, under the counter Chianti anyone?
No, Rococo’s isn’t carrying on that tradition, this is something completely different.
Fresh seafood is a rarity in this region and will change your understanding of “seafood” if you haven’t experienced it before.
I found the staff attentive to detail and though I haven’t met the owner in person yet, his presence and concern for our experience was evident.
I look forward to introducing my grandchildren to a new family tradition.

By: David

David — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:21:57 +0000

Thank you for the wonderful review. My wife and I love going to Roccoco for special occasions and we have never been disappointed. As echoed many times before – the crab cake is just fantastic. We love the neighborhood location even though we live miles away. It just wouldn’t be the same place if it was on a restaurant row or in a trendy area – it is simply good food by good people. What hasn’t been mentioned is the simple things that they do so well. The soups are wonderful and even the ice tea is perfect, which many restaurants don’t pay attention to. On the lunch menu in the past they have had a Chicken Piccata that was the best we have ever had – totally classically prepared and perfectly balanced. And it is always a blessing to be able to meet the owner of a restaurant and know your money is going right back into our own local economy. They are truly a jewel among our OKC restaurants.

By: Christen

Christen — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:59:54 +0000

Have to agree on the crabcakes. The absolute best I’ve had since I left FL.

By: Bizzle

Bizzle — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:12:10 +0000

Made it here for brunch today. Not REALLy busy, but not empty either. I had the crab cake app for my main. It was $15.95 market price for today. It came w/a small mixed green salad. Small meaning two bites. However, perfectly acceptable as it is an appetizer. Definitely the best crab cake that I have had in the Okc and Dfw area. My mom had the gangster sausage sandwich and she raved. She said it could have had a little more sauce; I’m sure they would have gladly provided some on the side if she would have asked. I tried the sausage and it was very good. Right up there with krebs. No Bruce this time, but we will try dinner soon! I’m also wanting to try the crab cake benedict.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:51:47 +0000

I had the Pesto pasta without any meat on it, and my boyfriend had the ribeye steak. His steak was delicious as expected but the pesto pasta is what really surprised me. I’ve made and had a lot of pesto pasta and this was really different than any other. It was very nutty, based in alfredo cream sauce, and had sun dried tomato in it.

Best pasta I’ve ever had, hands down.

An additional note, the wine flights are such a good idea! Our waitress picked out the wine selection. Very good choices.

By: Nathan Davis (@mediapeople)

Nathan Davis (@mediapeople) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:30:36 +0000

Great review on Rococo. Very fair and honest. This I one of my top five places to eat dinner in OKC. The owner is very personable which is a big plus for me and the food and atmosphere are amazing. Crab Cakes are the best (at least this side of the mountains). Love it! Great job guys.

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:10:08 +0000

crabcakes, lobster risotto and petrale sole? I’m SO there…

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:43:06 +0000

Yeah I visited this place a few months ago and must say I wasn’t too thrilled. For one, it’s located next to a strip mall and liquor store and I the curb appeal isn’t all that great. Also, there’s something about going to a place and being like one of 4 people in the entire restaurant…and this was prime dinner time in the middle of the week. We decided to be a little daring and ordered the escargot and from the last time I remember having it, it seemed not very fresh. Overall the food was pretty bland and the server was really upselling everything she could and it got pretty annoying. Anyway, that’s what I thought….but Bruce WAS very nice and cordial.

By: Marissa

Marissa — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:54:49 +0000

I can’t believe you guys didn’t try or comment on the “cookies”…so savory!

I really liked the bolognese…I think because it was so hearty and not all sauce like many restaurants that also seem to water down their sauce. My husband had the filet as well.

I do have to recommend the Jumbo Shrimp appetizer…it has the most wonderful sauce with it and the shrimp was cooked the best that I had ever had in oklahoma city.

I do agree with the price of the wine as mentioned above. I find it difficult to find the wine I usually drink in restaurants, Relax Riesling. But when I do its about 5 to 7 bucks a glass, not an expensive wine. The wine at Rococo’s was a little pricey for me which is saying a lot because I am willing to spend money on drinks, but for some reason I just wasnt feeling it.

By: Anon Reader Dude

Anon Reader Dude — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:53:59 +0000

Good review, Tim. Rococo is a pleasant place with nice staff. I love the cool, dim, but welcoming interior — the bar is a real refuge on cloudless summer days when the blazing hot Oklahoma sun is beating down outside.

Their food is good, but not quite on par with competitors like The Metro (consistently excellent!) or the Museum Cafe. Also, I find Rococo’s prices to be on the high side — esp. for beer or wine.

By: JuJuBeans

JuJuBeans — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:03:24 +0000

Love Bruce, love the crab cakes, and love the sauce on their escargot, but do not get their lobster or as he calls it ‘a great piece of tail.’ My lobster was way too overcooked making it extremely chewy and unpleasant in texture and flavor. I have had better seafood and food at other restaurants here in OKC, but this is a pretty decent place, and Bruce makes sure to make you feel welcome.

By: Nickie

Nickie — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:24:57 +0000

Thier breakfast/brunch is excellent. I have never had the seafood, only the lamb. The lamb was good, but the portions were smaller than expected. If/When I go again, I’ll try the seafood.

By: Vivian

Vivian — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:11:15 +0000

I love the food at Rococo. It is such warm and inviting restaurant and the food is delicious. I don’t think that I have had a single bad dish there. You hit the nail on the head regarding the seafood. The crab cakes are delicious, so are the whole belly clams which they have flown in on occasion from the east coast. My absolute favorite dish however is the lobster risotto. If you are not confident with choosing a wine to go with your dish there is always someone there who can help you find something to go with your dish that is agreeable with your palate. It is a really great restaurant and if you haven’t been there yet you really need to give them a try.