The Rocks Mornington
ProHighlights
- Harbourside dining room and covered deck on Schnapper Point Drive
- Exclusive hire for up to 250 cocktail-style or 130 seated
- Shared group menus from $85 per person
About The Rocks Mornington
The Rocks is a seafood restaurant and cocktail bar at 1 Schnapper Point Drive, set over Mornington's harbour. It has been trading on this spot since 2001, with views of the pier and Mother's Beach. For events, the main dining room and the adjoining covered deck can be booked separately or together. Combined, they take up to 130 guests seated or 250 for a cocktail-style party, and the whole venue can be hired exclusively. Smaller private dinners and group bookings also fit in the restaurant, and the waterfront deck with its cocktail bar works well for drinks on arrival. The kitchen cooks Mediterranean-leaning dishes built on seafood and seasonal produce, designed for sharing. Large groups dine on a set menu: A Taste of The Rocks at $85 per person, or The Seafood Experience at $119 per person. The wine list leans on Mornington Peninsula wineries alongside other Australian and imported labels. For weddings, the events team helps shape the menu and format, from a seated reception to canapés on the deck. The venue hosts weddings, birthdays, fundraisers, celebrations of life and corporate lunches and dinners. Send an enquiry to the events team with your date and numbers.
Inclusions & amenities
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Food & drinks
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Pricing
Exclusive hire and wedding pricing are quoted by the events team. A 10% surcharge applies on Sundays and 18% on public holidays.
Food
For weddings the culinary team works with you on a seated or canapé-style menu. Let staff know about allergies and dietary needs ahead of time.
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can The Rocks hold?
Using the main dining room and covered deck together, the restaurant takes up to 130 guests seated or 250 for a cocktail-style function. Either space can also be booked on its own for a smaller group.
Can we hire the whole restaurant?
Yes. The Rocks can be hired exclusively, which includes the main dining room and the waterfront deck with its cocktail bar.
What do group menus cost?
Large groups choose one of two shared set menus. A Taste of The Rocks is $85 per person and The Seafood Experience is $119 per person, and the whole table takes part.
What is on the set menus?
A Taste of The Rocks brings focaccia, olives, taramasalata, saganaki, barbecued octopus and lamb shoulder with salad and fries. The Seafood Experience covers oysters, tuna crudo, calamari, mussels, scallops, prawns and the fish of the day.
Are there surcharges?
Yes. A 10% surcharge applies on Sundays and 18% on public holidays.
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life
4 months ago
A beautiful place to share a special occasion with friends or family. Ample parking April - Nov, sensational Ambience, great views, warm heating over autumn. Huge selection of alcoholic and non to please everyone. The ta…
Foodie Queen21
7 months ago
We tried the seafood experience at The Rocks ($110pp) on 11 August 2025. It was a bit pricey, but we were on our mini honeymoon so we were willing to splurge a lil 🤭 We were SO well fed we genuinely felt like we had to…
Matthew Aitken
9 months ago
This was my first visit to the rocks, which has a cult following and presence in the Mornington area. Situated off the coast of Port Phillip Bay, adjacent to the Mornington pier, it’s in prime location for scenic waterfr…
Leo Lee
a year ago
During our journey through the Mornington Peninsula, my friend and I stumbled upon a hidden gem of a restaurant that truly surprised us. Nestled in a serene setting, the place is surrounded by the freshness of nature, wi…
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