The Rocks Mornington

4.5

1465 Reviews

$41 to $100

Seafood

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2 people

Jan 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 56 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

For all reservations please head to our website. www.therocksmornington.com.au.

The Rocks Mornington, sitting on Mornington's waterfront, is a vibrant waterside eatery specializing in tantalizingly fresh seafood dishes.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Seafood, Asian, Japanese
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sun 11:45 am–3:30 pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:45 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:45 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 5973 5599 ext. 1
Website
http://www.therocksmornington.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Bex Kaye
Private party facilities
If you are looking for a unique, yet impressive venue for your next special occasion, then look no further. The Rocks, located right at the edge of Mornington harbour offers spectacular views of the local pier and boats, nearby sandy Mother’s Beach, distant cliffs and rolling hills of Beleura. MYC Function Room: With large windows across the room and large bi-fold doors opening out to the main balcony overlooking Mornington Harbour, the function room caters for sit-down weddings of up to 80 people including a dance area. For cocktail-style weddings, we can cater for up to 150 people. The Restaurant / Deck area exclusive: Larger sit-down weddings of up to 110 people can be accommodated when booking the Restaurant and Deck area exclusively for your wedding party. This area can also cater for up to 250 guests, for a stand-up, cocktail-style weddings.

Location
1 Schnapper Point Dr, Mornington, AU-VIC 3931
Neighborhood
Mornington
Cross street
Esplanade
Parking details
Mornington Public Car Park - Schnapper Point
Public transit
Mornington Park Bus Stop, Bus no. 781 (300m)
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Valentine's Day Dinner
A$139.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 only
A 4 course Rocks experience, full detailed menu available on our website under "Whats On". APPETIZER- Rosemary & Garlic Focaccia, EVOO, Gilda ENTREE: choice of #Crudo di Mare seafood taste plate, inc. Oyster, Kingfish crudo, Port Lincoln Sardine betal leaf, Mornington Mussels escabeche, Shark Bay Scallops, Salmon tataki #Steak Tartare, O’Connors grass fed #Roots and Stems- pickled baby beets, dutch carrots, radish, fresh curd, puffed rice MAIN: choice of #Whole Baby Schnapper, crisp fried, white soy, ginger, green onion & sesame #Beef Rib-slow cooked, miso, ale & Sichuan sauce #Beetroot & Goats cheese Raviolo- fresh curd, brown butter & hazelnut Sides: Mixed baby leaves & French fries DESSERT: Chocolate mousse Lemon Curd Tart
A Taste of The Rocks
A$39.00 - A$79.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A taste of the rocks served share style. Focaccia, EVOO Kingfish Crudo, green curry,cucumber,puffed rice Salt Bush Squid, Crisp Fried, yum yum sauce Pork Gyoza, black vinegar, soy, chilli Whole Geelong Lamb Shoulder, 8 hrs slow cooked, yellow bean, cumin & chilli glaze (The Rocks Fish & Chips can be substituted) Butter Lettuce , Pickled Slaw & Chips Children at half price or a seperate 2 course offering menu will be provided on the day.
The Seafood Experience
A$99.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A popular shared seafood experience showcasing the rocks highlights. Freshly Shucked Oysters Kingfish Crudo Soft Shell Crab Slider Mornington Mussels Shark Bay Scallop Mooloolaba split Prawn Grilled Fish Fillet Of The Day , condiments Butter Lettuce & Chips Children can be included at half price or will be offered a 2 course choice menu on the day at $39

What 1,465 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Victoria
Great for scenic views
Victoria
Most Booked
Mornington Peninsula
Gluten-free-friendly
Mornington Peninsula
Great for creative cocktails
Mornington Peninsula
Hot spot
Mornington Peninsula
Great for fine wines
Mornington Peninsula
Great for scenic views
Mornington Peninsula
Good for special occasions
Mornington Peninsula
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Rocks Mornington, a cherished Peninsula gem, offers "delicious food" with an extensive seafood menu and picturesque views. Known for "outstanding service" and a "fabulous location," guests enjoy a "perfect experience" enhanced by professional and friendly staff. Regular visitors commend the restaurant's consistency and value, making it a "favorite" destination.

1,465 Reviews

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Tegan
Melbourne
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely waterfront venue and service is brilliant!
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Leanne
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly Professional Fabulous View. Especially love the deck. Never fails to impress. Took friends who had never been, said they will definitely be back.
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Mia
Melbourne
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Not recommended, extremely small portions, paid $44 for grilled fish, but the fish was tiny (probably 100-150g). $24 for TWO scallops. Taste wise was okay but far from what was expected for the price. Ambience was decent.
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Brett
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food Great wine Will be back Melbourne doesn’t advertise its bay enough
The Rocks MorningtonResponded 2 days ago
Thank you Brett for your 5 stars and comments. We look forward to welcoming you back another time soon. Kind Regards Kirstine, Daniel & The Rocks Team
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Effie
Victoria
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had dined here 3 years ago and the food was amazing. Was very disappointed this time around.
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Vic
Victoria
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
As a long-term patron of The Rocks this was a very poor dining experience. The quality of food and service has always been of the highest standard and usually great evening. On this occasion, which was my wife's Birthday, the food was poor the main and ironically the most expensive main course dish which as described as Lobster Spaghetti bisque was undercooked and lacking in substance and flavor!! There was no attempt made by the wait staff to enquire as the food to our guests at no stage during service until I approached the counter to pay the bill. This was symptomatic of the poor service - especially as it featured a persistent lack of attendance and responsiveness The atmosphere was also poor with loud music and the ambience was more like a nightclub that a high-end restaurant. Overall, it was the worst visit to The Rocks, and there will need to be significant improvements required before I will contemplate the notion of repeat visit for any Special occasion in the future!
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Belinda
Victoria
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The sever we had was amazing! Great mix of humour and service! The food is always outstanding, highly recommend.
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Narelle
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really nice food and drinks. Service was really good. We will definitely be returning.
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David
VIP
Victoria
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten at The Rocks too many times to count over the years A trip to the Peninsula is not complete without a visit there Have never had a bad meal It is without question our favorite
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Julie
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The communication was brilliant from the moment l booked, the young ladies servicing us were professional and always smiling, the food was delicious, very well presented and great value. The setting was stunning, we had a beautiful day to soak up the sun. We are local and have been here many times, it gets better and better, thank you xx
The Rocks MorningtonResponded 6 days ago
Hello Julie, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience. Our team takes great pride in delivering friendly and professional service, and it's lovely to know they made your visit so enjoyable. We're also delighted you loved the food and appreciated the setting- we're lucky to have such a beautiful spot for our guests to enjoy. It's always a pleasure to welcome familiar faces, and we're so grateful for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Kind Regards Kirstine Kelly & Daniel Farrelly The Rocks Mornington
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FAQs

The Rocks Mornington is rated 4.5 stars by 1465 OpenTable diners.

The Rocks Mornington does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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