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Explore Bistro Roca’s menu featuring local beef burgers, fresh seafood, seasonal starters, and hand-crafted salads. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere and mountain charm at 143 Wonderland Trail, Blowing Rock.
Bistro Roca in Blowing Rock, NC, offers a menu that beautifully marries rustic charm with refined flavors. The highlight is the Black & Bleu Angus Strip Loin, layered with crispy onions, house steak sauce, and smoked bleu cheese butter—a sublime balance of rich and savory. Seafood lovers will find delight in the Jerk Salmon served with fried plantains and coconut chutney, marrying spice and tropical notes effortlessly. The N.C. Mountain Trout with creamy polenta and almond pan sauce speaks to the local Appalachian essence, while the Pork Chop comes paired with truffle mashed potatoes and shaved Brussels sprouts, offering comfort with elegance.
Appetizers like the Roasted Figs with Manchego and Sourwood Honey exemplify the kitchen’s artisanal touch, and the inventive Mac & Cheese varieties—from classic to lobster bacon—add a playful texture to the menu. The intimate, cozy setting amplified by fireplaces complements the thoughtfully crafted dishes, making every visit a memorable gastronomic experience.
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Pork or Veggie, Thai Chili Sauce & Cilantro
Local Pork, Pickled Vegetables, Red Chili Aioli, Crispy Cellophane Noodles
Three Cheeses served with Local Crackers & House-made Accompaniments
Three Selections served with Local Crackers & House-made Accompaniments
Angus Strip Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Crispy Onions, House Steak Sauce & Smoked Bleu Cheese Butter
Fried Plantains, Coconut Chutney, Grilled Cauliflower, Chickpea & Hominy Salad
Creamy Polenta, Grilled Cauliflower, Almond Pan Sauce, Baby Kale, Capers
Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Orange Horseradish Chutney, Crispy Beets
Mac & Cheese, Smoked Tomato Glaze, Grilled Asparagus, Local Over-Easy Egg
Braised Chicken Leg Quarter, Sweet Peppers, Smoked Tomato, Caramelized Onion Spaetzle & Asparagus
Manchego & Sourwood Honey
Trio of Sauces
Honey Mustard
White Wine, Cream, Sun-dried Tomatoes, & Basil or Almond, Preserved Lemon & Capers
Smoked Pimento Cheese / Beet Hummus / Winter Squash Boursin / Smoked Olives
Bechamel, Shaved Brussels, Bourbon Cranberries, Winter Squash & Goat Cheese
Smoked Olives, Almond Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Manchego, Parmesan, Balsamic
Marinara, Italian Sausage, Mozzarella
Local Prosciutto, Caramelized Onion, Manchego, Sun-dried Tomatoes
Marinara, Mozzarella
Benton's Bacon, Smoked Bleu, Peppadew Peppers, Marinara, Caramelized Onions
Local Beef Basted with House-Made Habanero Sauce, topped with Cheddar, Bacon, & Crispy Onions. Choice of side.
Local Beef, Ashe County Cheddar, L & T. Choice of side.
Ashe County Cheddar, L & T. Choice of side.
Classic Top-Split Roll. Choice of side.
Slow Braised Pork, Local Country Ham, Swiss Cheese, Chickpea & Hominy Salad. Includes side of Plantains.
House Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, with Classic Anchovy Dressing
Mixed Greens, Bacon, Bleu Cheese, Sun-dried Tomatoes with Dijon Vinaigrette
Applewood Bacon, Tomatoes, Scallions, Blue Cheese Crumbles, & Port/Bleu Cheese Dressing
NC Burrata, Peppadews, Truffle Oil, Baby Kale & Balsamic
Shaved Brussels, Benton’s Bacon, Bourbon Cranberries, Smoked Bleu Cheese, Marcona Almonds
Our Classic Recipe
Bacon, Crispy Onions, Habi-Sauce
Bacon & Green Onion
Grilled Asparagus, Cauliflower, Local Over-easy Egg, Smoked Almond Pesto & Baby Kale
Went with a group of 7 ladies and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. From our drinks to the main course, the food & service was exceptional. I highly recommend the Roasted Figs appetizer, which you can get wrapped in prosciutto. I also suggest the Crab Cakes, Salmon, or a burger…I didn’t eat any of those things, but based on my friends responses to their meals, I would say they were delicious!
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