
The Rocks Marino Restaurant
A clifftop restaurant with ocean views at Marino in Adelaide's south, rated 4.6 across more than 1,600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Rocks Marino Restaurant sits on Marine Parade at Marino, perched on the cliffs of Adelaide's southern coast with spectacular ocean views. A well-loved restaurant in a dramatic clifftop position, it makes the most of its setting — combining quality dining with sweeping views over the gulf, especially memorable at sunset.
The appeal is that combination of good food and an unbeatable coastal outlook, ideal for a relaxed meal, a special dinner or drinks watching the sun set over the water. The clifftop location makes it a genuine destination, a scenic spot to settle in and take in one of the loveliest views on the Adelaide coast.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,600 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular clifftop restaurant fills up on weekends and at sunset, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're after a table with the best of the ocean views, dining with a group, or timing your visit for sunset over the gulf.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 09:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 09:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 98
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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