Seafood cuisine: the best places to taste it in Mornington

Counting House Bar & Grill

86/100 (962 ratings)

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"We had the specials and it was so amazing. The service was also spot on. Cant be..."

Nezzia Herton

"Very nice cozy place delivers nice food with friendly service , we will definitely come back next time. Dry age steak is a must try with mushroom..."

Miss Song

"Counting house is iconic to Mornington having been transformed from an old bank. Warm, inviting and friendly restaurant that still retains its..."

SouthEastEater

"A rather impromptu choice to come to this restaurant, but with absolutely no regrets. The Restaurant: - Unassuming, pub-appearance..."

Marianne Chua

"Fantastic cozy place on the Esplanade. We came here on a rainy Sunday night and it was the perfect venue for some great old fashioned well cooked..."

Stephen

"$25 steak and drink night, which is awesome value for dry aged Gippsland beef. Can't go wrong here really! House wine also tasted really good, I'm..."

Emma Broomfield

"I went here with my daughter it was a very hot day and tried to have a table inside and couldnt as it seemed booked outWe had to sit out..."

Bella Jessa

"I have always found this place good but the new menu and prices has made it more approachable. Clam Linguine is amazing and always gets me coming..."

Hanno

"My boyfriend and I came here for a late sunday lunch. We ordered the pull pork sliders with asian slaw and crumbed flathead tails with chips and..."

Jo Jo

"We visited the Counting House while on holidays with our two young boys. Not knowing the area at all, we had had a few hit and miss eating..."

Andrea71

"Mixed blessing. Last time I visited was quite a while ago & it was above average French cuisine & with prices to match. Seems to have gone..."

Neo

"Cute little spot near the beach and park in Mornington. Had the sliders and some drinks. Service was okay, we weren't offered things like water or..."

James

"Situated in an old post office just off the main street in Mornington, the Counting House would have to be one of my favourite restaurants on the..."

The New Fave

"Great experience. Food was..."

Franksolocca

"Phenomenal. Outstanding food. Amazing, attentive staff. Excellent wine list. What more can I say, other than try the pork..."

Courtney

"Great setvice. I love this place, lovely ambience right opposite the park, great food and the best service in Mornington. Highly..."

Melanie

"Its like going to a 5 star restaurant in Mornington!. Fantastic location with great customer service. My boyfriend and I ate dinner here on Australia..."

Caroline Beaney

"Fantastic. This is the finest meal I have eaten in a long time, and I have been eating out quite regularly over the past few years. Beautifully..."

Pugknut

"ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Sunda.... ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!Sunday lunch and this was such an impressive meal, I had the most tender and delicious Coq..."

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"We has an enjoyable Sunday lunch. Food & service was very..."

Starman

"AMAZING. We dined here for my elder sisters birthday, who happens to be a chef at a Hat restaurant so I was a little nervous when attempting to pick..."

Rianna Bunting

"Everything about this place is fantastic! Beautiful restaurant with a great view. Decor is lovely, sitting on the patio in the sun is divine. Service..."

Hanah Penrose

"Great food but limited vegetarian choice. Our first time dining here and we will definitely be back. I had the pacific oysters (6) with mignonette..."

Eddicat

"We had an amazing experience last night at the Counting House.The beautiful, rustic setting is warm & comfortable & staff make you feel welcome..."

Scottie

"Word on the street is. Let the food do the talking! The pork Belly is amazing, the Scotch Fillet is always cooked to perfection and then the bread..."

LKB

"Have eaten here on several occasions as a Mornington local. Always good value & decent French inspired food. As a wine professional the wine list has..."

Simon

"Service was lovely and so was the food! Really beautiful setting and decor too. Will be back..."

Steph

"Been many times. Best Duck on Peninsula. Everything works well there. Never a bad experience - go for every..."

MKF

"Nice to get superb service and food/wine not often you get all 3..."

Stuart Hawking

"Good service, excellent food and homely ambience. The lamb is..."

Jack Bee

"Perfect in every way. Couldnt fault the food, the service or the wine just a wonderful place to..."

Mr Potatoe Head

"Great dinner! We had the oysters and scallops for entree and the fillet steak and snapper for main. All were fantastic! Snapper came out a little..."

Laura

"Great value lunch 2 courses for $35 including a wine/coffee.Duck salad entree was amazing. Smoked salmon fillet main was not nice, the green..."

Ritasaurus

"Interesting crustacean entree, AMAZING duck and lamb for main, beautiful choc fondant for dessert. We drove down from Melbourne for this and were not..."

Old Mate

"Nice ambiance quickly seated with great selection of wines by the glass and beers . Service was prompt and polite and all our meals were superb..."

Arthur Daley

"Great Food, Great Price, Great Spot!. I ate here for lunch on Sunday and for lunch they do a set menu for 2 courses was $35 and 3 courses was $45..."

Ec Eats....

"This place is so nice! The food just beautiful. I had the oysters, crispy skin duck with chestnut purée and snowpeas. Everything was delicious...."

LauraPerego

"Beautiful. This building is amazing - the big open fires are very inviting. Staff are generally friendly although the main guy is sometimes..."

Foodlover

"Simple and enjoyable menu, with well priced wine..."

Jason Field

"Great intiors, wine and food. Like a French restaurants resting time between courses and ordering is required. A little too long for some..."

MissMel

"Worth every penny...... Everything about this restaurant is great!We had previously dined here on a few occasions for a weekend lunch, and were..."

Garryg741

"Review 12th May 2012. Wonderful french ambience. Decor very befitting to the era of the building yet modern, arty and exqusite Staff very..."

Joanna Drew

"MILA GIGANTI CURCHOD-VAN DE WEG. Good day to allFrom the moment I made an on-line enquiry - got a good service by MaxMade the booking and..."

Mila

"Another meal that is well presented . Hand-cut chips are the best. Good service and excellent wine list, though small, presents a good..."

Robin

"What's not to love?. Perfect location, exquisite food and a great wine list! Travelling recently to Melbourne to visit family we dined at the..."

Tracey

"Great service, FANTASTIC food. Visited recently for the second time and tried the degustation menu on Bastille night and so glad we did!Enjoyed..."

Tricia

"Stunning food. Visited Counting House for dinner on Bastille Day. It was a degustation menu. The food was beyond delicious. Standout for the night..."

J

"Pretty good. Good value. Wait staff try but lack polish. Food simple, but..."

JF

"Love it! Great food, great wine and super friendly staff. Best place in..."

Di

"Impressive on all counts! Fantastic flavours, generous serving sizes, delightful staff and overall..."

Cp

"Interesting venue and interesting food. Had a weekend lunch with some friends. Service was excellent. Turned up without a booking and with kids and..."

Ronny

"We were absolutely blown away by both the presentation and taste of the food at Counting House. The Hapuka fillet was delicious; slightly springy yet..."

The Food Society

"I’ve been in Melbourne for a few days, to celebrate my son’s 21st birthday. I took he and my daughter to Counting House, a French restaurant in..."

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The Rocks

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"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Such a great way to top off a day..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"A great way to top off a day trip to the picturesque Mornington peninsula region would include a stop for lunch at The Rocks, situated right on..."

Ciro

"The rocks is a nice restaurant. Me and my girlfriend went here during a storm, sat outside and watched the rain with a seafood platter. The platter..."

David Flynn

"We were served by a fantastic young gentleman (Michael I believe his name was). He was on top of everything, could not have asked for better service...."

Lauren Annear

"Coquettes and barramundi were amazing. Lemon myrtle vinaigrette is delicious on..."

Sarah Edwards

"Dined at the rocks with a couple of friends a couple of weeks ago. The weather was perfect so we opted to sit out on the deck. We were all not too..."

SouthEastEater

"Great service and delicious food with a fantastic view of the sea. Extensive wine list and range of dishes. We began with betel leaf salmon and miso..."

Karina J

"Came here on a Saturday to check out the beach and the rocks. This place has a real nice view of the water. We ordered the fish and chips each and..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Nice restaurant with good view and friendly staffs. Fried calamari was nice, salmon miso something was ok but we love crab burgers so fresh and..."

Breamjung

"Lovely aspect, interesting Asian influenced menu showcasing seafood - love choice of small & larger plates but sharing the best!! Great place for a..."

Chris Hughes

"Amazing Oysters !! Wow.Delicious Thai coconut green curry with the white fish.Service was excellent.Spaghetti seafood..."

Kelly Loudovaris

"Mornington. It's like Toorak by the sea has been invaded by North Fitzroy and Richmond.Down by the marina, there is a place, upstairs near..."

Oni San

"Abosulatly amazing for see food, love their spaghetti so much! Defiantly go eat in this place every time visit Mornington. Will recommend to my..."

Julie James

"Absolutely delicious! Had the Tender Otway Ranges pork belly ribs, slow braised and BBQ'd for 4 hours, with jus and crackling. Green Tea Salt crispy..."

Dwjackman88

"Lovely staff and great sea views. Delicious food and great quality. They have a fish tank where you can see your food before they cook it. You will..."

Matilda Jeffrey

"Fabulous food and service. Oysters were very fresh and finger lime sauce were special. The place was warm and comfy and staff were..."

Gracie

"Voted best seafood restaurant in 2015 and 2016, I expected awesome fresh seafood dishes. Ordered the frutti de mare spaghetti. Taste was good, but..."

AdLee

"Our first restaurant after moving into the area.Food: excellent - entree, main and dessert! Must try the spiced apple 🍸 - it is..."

JH

"Atmosphere: The atmosphere was gorgeous. Fancy but not intimidating. The perfect place to go for my Mum's birthday dinnerService: A slow..."

Briony Abbott

"We had the most lovely time dining here. Really good food. Partner had BBQ calamari. Delicious. Really good service. Was pricey but worth it..."

Benny Bopi

"It's a beautiful place with great view. The sea foods are very fresh. The waiter is so nice. A wonderful..."

Rayshen

"Loved the view! Plus the cauliflower salad and whole baked snapper. Great service too. Thoroughly recommend this place and can't wait to go back on a..."

KMac

"Best steak ever! Well done chefs! Thanks a lot. I enjoyed dessert too. Will come again for sure. And recommend to my friends and family. Service was..."

Elena Arbatova

"I'm not a big seafood lover and was slightly concerned when I first looked at the menu - so much seafood on offer I thought I might just be eating..."

Brunchlover

"Such a lovely place overlooking the water at Mornington. The meals couldn't be faulted everything was amazing! From soft shell burgers that melt in..."

Lauren

"Service was great and I love how the waiter introduce and recommend their dishes. The fusion oysters were really tasty with the wasabi..."

Meow Ngoh Ng

"Came for a long lunch, nice view, decent foods. Ordered their signature fish and chip, mussels with singapore chilli sauce and tuna..."

Hnv

"With a view overlooking high above the water, the location of this restaurant is hard to beat! The heaters in the outdoor section of the restaurant..."

Doran

"This place is busy, but super organised. Staff were friendly and efficient. Food was king! Amazing good size portions excellent excellent quality..."

Moody Foodie

"In my opinion, The Rocks is easily the best location for a restaurant in Mornington however the food tends to be a little hit and miss unfortunately,..."

Samantha H

"Visited for a 5-course beer degustation & was universally impressed with every course. Each was very tasty & cleverly matched with an appropriate..."

Lefoodie

"For a morning brekkie this is a great location, and more importantly has good coffee and food. The biggest disappointment since my last visit was the..."

The_man_from_me

"It was a wonderful birthday lunch!Kirstine was brilliant in the coordination of it all - it ran so smoothly!We all had a wonderful..."

Antonellam

"Love this place. Service was attentive and food was great. Came here TWICE within two weeks and we live 2 hours away. My husband ordered a plate of..."

Penelope

"Had really nice lunch here at the rock . Nice view, friendly staffs, wagu burger & calamari. What makes a better Saturday lunch ?:p all the sweets..."

Mrs Lavender

"I had the most delicious dinner last night! I would definitely come back to try more delights from The Rocks. I highly recommend the crispy..."

Kim

"Valentine's Day - you have to expect it to be pricey, but $215 EACH (apologies to my better half, if she reads this)! You gotta hope it's worth..."

Bigfish

"I was quite mixed about the rocks; the pros were that the food really was delicious, and I loved the setting and the decorations and atmosphere..."

CCC

"Great view. Great food. Rachel!!We were granted the opportunity to head down to a restaurant on the Mornington peninsula, previously recommended..."

Marg Reefins

"The view is priceless and the food as just as amazing. I had the spaghetti... wow. Best marinara and everyone on the table agreed. It will defeinatly..."

Amanda

"Christmas lunch at The Rocks. The menus was fixed. Plenty of thought went into the menu. Sea food made up the entree's followed by turkey and roast..."

Ricco

"Every time I've been here it's great. Starters and mains well presented and delicious. Service top notch. Keep up the good work...."

George Stathakopoulos

"Booked table online, no problems, seated promptly. Staff friendly. Shared entree unusual & tasty, wished we had ordered 1 each. Main of Snapper well..."

Robyn Baker

"Went to The Rocks for dinner on Saturday night at 9pm. We had a booking but it took at least 5 minutes for staff to greet us and another 10 minutes..."

Catherine Coghill

"Excellent view of the water. My food (pictured) was $33; opted for grilled not fried for fish of the day. Service is good and prompt. The little f&c..."

Tardar Sauce

"Tried for ages of booking local places and seems to be the norm in this area for places not to take bookings, rather have you just rock up and try..."

Fooodie

"Booked in on a Saturday night for a large table of 15, to celebrate our sons birthday. Lovely positioning on the peninsula, great venue - very..."

Marreck Cleve Loren Head

"A really nice view on a summer night! The seafood was just so fresh and very well cooked! My favourite part was the sashimi as there was different..."

Erin Burke

"love the rocks, never had a bad meal and service is always high. The restaurant is in a beautiful location right on the water in Mornington. Cant..."

Peter Phillips

"Great food! Went there for my anniversary. Staff were very attentive....service was excellent.....Loved the ghost chillie with squid...king mushroom..."

Suresh Allada

"Busy vibrant modern well appointed restaurant . The menu was extremely comprehensive and actually made it quite difficult to choose, I also felt it..."

Peter Rollauer

"In Heaven.... Went today wi.... In Heaven....Went today with a girlfriend and it was absolutely beautiful, food, service and not to mention the..."

Sissy Spicy

"FANTASTIC !!!!!!!. Went to The Rocks for lunch yesterday and definitely will be back. We were greeted at the door by a friendly waiter who showed us..."

Gndouglas

"Bastille Day Meal -Thumbs Up - will be back. It was a cold wintry Monday evening, but the Rocks was full and was warm and inviting. We had..."

Jan O

"Great!. Went with a girlfriend recently and we had some share plates. The calamari was the best I have ever had. My husband and I love their fish and..."

Julie Wright

"Loved it, we'll be back definately. Read some of the comments but couldn't fault???? Loved the seafood selection.Well priced I thought, large..."

Mirko

"Fantastic. I highly recommend The Rocks. Service is great, ambiance was unbelievable, especially if you're by the windows overlooking the pier. We..."

Bec Gimore

"Wonderful spot of exploration of your taste buds. The good: views and sea breeze/ attentive service/ food selection- fresh seafood-oysters and..."

Jedlan

"eclectic fare on the pricier side. it's located in a great spot. it did get quite busy on Saturday night, so i'd recommend this place if you're not..."

Hwaylee D.

"What beautiful fresh seafood that was carefully thought out with their flavour combinations! We had the seafood experience and every dish was..."

Steph Wong

"Amazing food! Lovely crew! Wonderful view! What more could you want. Highly recommend. We had the crab slider, oysters, chicken Bao, chips (for the..."

Tracy Warusevitane

"Amazing restaurant. Very happy with the service and food. We have been to the Rocks twice now and always leave satisfied and..."

Mia

"I didn’t find the service very warm from some of the staff. Had to call someone over to get our order taken. Food was really enjoyable though. Not..."

Munira

"We did not have a booking when we came in but we got lucky that a table is open for 1 1/2 hours. The service was excellent and we love our food..."

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