Here at Marino Rocks Café, location, food and service combine to make a special event to be savoured. We are South Australia's best-kept secret and we invite you to find out for yourself what everyone is talking about. If you want million dollars views, fabulous food and a unique experience then we are the Café for you. Marino Rocks Café is nestled on the edge of a cliff in front of unsurpassed coastal views of South Australia. It's like an escape to a Mediterranean hideaway but only 20 minutes from the city.
Marino Rocks Café Restaurant was built by a fisherman by the name Mr Bert Fooks in 1961 and managed by his wife Mrs Rita Fooks with a group of highly skillful ladies. Mr and Mrs Fooks caught the fish and served it in small boxes with air holes pierced in the lids.
Mr Tekin Sabuncu and his wife Gulten Sabuncu purchased the building in 1993 and pictures in our Gallery show how the restaurant looked before the renovations took place in October 1999. The building re-opened in May 2000. Now, it is a two-story light creamy color resembling a Mediterranean style building. It has a courtyard downstairs and two decks upstairs. The front deck is covered by PVC blinds and side deck now has been fully enclosed with bi-fold windows to offer our customers uninterrupted views. Downstairs is an ideal place for a cup coffee and meals or to customers who have difficulty of walking up the stairs.
Our restaurant is wheelchair friendly and there is easy access direct in to the restaurant from carpark and toilet facilities are also located downstairs.
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10 out of 10
Sensational, scrumptious and sublime. 10 out of 10 on the 3s S's scale, Seafood/Service/Sunset. Cant wait to go back! This place is why Marino rocks!
10 out of 10
A lovely place. Great food, location and staff very welcoming. Amazing views of the ocean. Would recommend this restaurant to everyone. Just lovely.
9.5 out of 10
Great venue for a lovely meal. Great service and great sea view.
10 out of 10
Very welcoming, lovely view, delicious food. Go there to enjoy an hour or two. Lovely people. The sun shines in the window , it makes you feel warm, good and happy.
9.5 out of 10
Ambiance was relaxed, service great and food excellent.
Mediterranean in Marino!
Perched on the top of the cliff at Marino, this café, could easily be a copy of something that you would find in the Mediterranean. The menu is inspired by foods from Turkey ? not surprising as the owner is a welcoming Turkish lady. The café has plenty of room for patrons to spread out in the current Covid conditions. The upper level gives diner's especially good views along the coast. If you are walking the Marino - Hallett Cove Coast walk, this cafe makes a good start of finish point depending on which direction you are travelling. The food is good and the black Vienna coffee was excellent.
A beautiful seafood restaurant with an amazing ocean outlook. Recently had a beautiful meal at this restaurant enjoying a colourful sunset. Staff were fantastic and food delicious. Great to support local businesses. A hidden gem!
thompsontravellers10 March 2020A welcome pit stop on Hallett Cove -Seacliff hike!
Had a long hike from Hallett Cove to Marino and this cafe was the perfect pit stop. The Turkish meatballs were the highlight of the cafe. Would definitely recommend.
Friends reunion get together.
A wonderful experience with amazing foods, amazing coastal views. With amazing friendly and professional service. A restaurant we always visit when we travelled to Adelaide a true culinary experience to remember.
We are nestled on the edge of a cliff in front of unsurpassed coastal views of South Australia.