The Rocks Mornington

4.5

1503 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Seafood

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

20:30

Booked 53 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Seafood, Asian, Japanese
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed–Sun 11:45–15:30 Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 17:45–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:45–22:00
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
Area
Mornington
Cross Street
Esplanade
Parking details
Mornington Public Car Park - Schnapper Point
Public transit
Mornington Park Bus Stop, Bus no. 781 (300m)
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Featured in

50 Melbourne Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Experiences

The Seafood Experience
A$39.00 - A$110.00 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 Lemon Sorbet Children can be included at half price or will be offered a 2 course choice menu on the day at $39
A Taste of The Rocks
A$39.00 - A$89.00 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 (alternate fish option to the lamb available on request) Butter Lettuce , Pickled Slaw & Chips Profiterole Children at half price or a separate 2 course offering menu will be provided on the day.
Good Friday Seafood Experience
A$45.00 - A$124.00 per person
18 Apr 2025 only
Good Friday Seafood Experience at The Rocks (A La Carte Menu will not be available on the day, price includes p/hol surcharge) 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 Lemon Sorbet Children can be included at half price or will be offered a 2 course choice menu on the day at $39

Private dining

What 1,503 people are saying

The Rocks Mornington reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Victoria
Most Booked
Mornington Peninsula
Best Ambience
Mornington Peninsula
Great for creative cocktails
Mornington Peninsula
Hot spot
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 offers a delightful experience with "stunning views," "amazing seafood," and a "casual environment" perfect for family gatherings. The standout dishes include "seafood pasta," "lamb shoulder," and "kingfish crudo." Service is "exceptional" and the atmosphere is "great," making it a highly recommended venue with an "extensive menu" and "beautiful setting."

1,503 Reviews

EM
EuanM
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful luncheon today to celebrate my sons birthday The staff were amazing And the food delicious
Is this helpful?
AL
AnnetteL
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and amazing views!!! The food was fantastic.
Is this helpful?
P
Paul
Victoria1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy the service and cuisine never disappoints good value and overlook Mornington piers makes it for a refreshing and relaxing evening. Really enjoyed our night as usual
Is this helpful?
B
Bill
New South Wales1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
on the wharf at Mornington. The lucation prezented plenty 4hour free oarki g spaces. We booked a tabke on the deck for our Anniversary. We both chise the Seafood medley. Everything was extremely fresh and tasty
Is this helpful?
A
Adam VIP
Melbourne11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and delicious food today. We chose a selection of small plates and everyone in our group was happy. Definitely recommend.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous lunch at The Rocks today Staff friendly and helpful inspite of it being an incredibly hot day 🌞 We had the Mooloolaba 🍤 sumptuous the mixed salad 🥗 so fresh and toped off with fresh herbs 🌿 And some fries Well done The Rocks We’ll definitely be back Thank you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Victoria2 reviews
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely view & great service however 4/5 dishes were lacking flavour. The King Fish Crudo was a standout dish with us resorting to using the sauce from that dish to add flavour to the other dishes. We felt they required a bit more thought into adding some herbs/spices and citrus etc.
Is this helpful?
PB
PeterB
Tropical QLD3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect location - staff were very friendly and good service.
Is this helpful?
A
Allyson
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was outstanding, the wait staff friendly and efficient. Overall a wonderful dining experience
Is this helpful?
J
Jono
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Yummeeeeèeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee food
Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Rocks Mornington is rated 4.5 stars by 1503 OpenTable diners.

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

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.