ROC's Firehouse Grille

36891 Cook St #10, Palm Desert - 92211
259 reviews
Bar & Grill American
(760) 340-3222

Did not have a great experience. Good vibes walking in initially with a very quick greeting from two different staff members sitting people as they arrived. Bar had 5 others sitting at it when I sat down. The problem is that Seana, the bartender was everywhere it seemed. I wasn't even acknowledged for about 6 minutes, to include no eye contact. Finally got a beer, didn't need a menu or a second though. Never was checked on until maybe 10 minutes later once the beer was empty and she was done making her rounds with other customers she seemed familiar with already who received more attention and quicker attention clearly. I asked to try a second beer which was given as a sample properly after, but didn't even wait 10 seconds for me to try it or see what I thought. Waited another 7 minutes before being acknowledged to tell her it wasn't for me and I would just have the same as last time. Promptly brought to me, along with the check I requested simultaneously. Card dropped on the check immediately as she brought it over. Ignored it for another 5 minutes when I was clearly ready to go. After it was finally taken care of, "Thank you thank you" was the best hospitality that could be mustered I guess. Unfortunate experience for what seemed like a promising place. Wasn't even busy for this to be warranted it seemed. Can't change this rating until proven otherwise.

Restaurant was inspected April 26, 2022 and received a failing grade of 80/B with 11 violations, two of them critical. Food was at unsafe temperatures in two refrigerators that were impounded for not keeping cold. The dishwashers in the kitchen and bar also were impounded for not dispensing sanitizer, and surfaces weren’t being wiped down with sanitizer. This was the restaurant’s third failed inspection since 2019.

Stopped in to grab a quick bite after golf. The chicken wings and Brussels sprouts were great!

Enjoyed the sandwich special Ruben... Humm uum good.Enjoy lunch and will return.

Delicious ahi tuna tartar with excellent beer selections - a mango hefe for me and a ln IPA for my husband. Service was friendly and quick, and I loved the indoor/outdoor atmosphere. Other diners had delicious-looking salads and burgers. We'll be back!

This is near our hotel and we went for a quick dinner. The quality was way above normal bar food. Burgers were well prepared and they even toasted the buns, The bombero, a roast beef on grilled sourdough with horseradish sauce was very good. It came with their house made chips. Very friendly staff. Our server, Priscilla, was a delight. Well worth a visit. Very reasonable prices

We've been here a number of times since 2019, and it is a favorite for casual dining. Their meatloaf is divine, and hamburger and chili burger is of the best, also loved the ribs. We've tried some of the higher rates casual spots - but this is a fav.

Their blacked salmon taco special was amazing, but their homemade chips with clue cheese and spicy bacon should be illegal!!!!

The ribs are amazing here !!! Large portions and organic meats done right !! The bartender is experienced and friendly made us feel like regulars ! Try this cool spot !

We start virtually all our visits to the Valley with lunch at Roc's and this time was no exception. We had the Watermelon Steak for the first time and we loved it! Where do they find pieces of watermelon that thick and seedless?!?! We also had the blackened salmon tacos...yum! Service from Priscilla was excellent and as always the atmosphere was fun. We will be back next year!