After spending the day touring Great Ocean Road and its many sites, we ended near Port Campbell. It was getting late and 12 Rocks looked like a good place to stop. It was! Lots of windows and a beautiful ocean view. Wish it had been warm enough to enjoy the patio but with the rainy and chilly air, we found a nice table inside and near the windows. I chose the pumpkin salad. There was a lot of things in the salad that I wasn't sure I'd like but the combination of everything rocked. It had nice flavors and textures. The roasted pumpkin and chickpeas were a nice contrast in textures. All so good. You sit anywhere and order at the counter. They bring your food. The staff worked well as a team. Great experience. read more

12 Rocks Cafe and Beach Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Port Campbell, VIC

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Mmmm. Used to be very good. The menu is a bit limited for people with "digestive" issues. I need small meals but what is on the menu is for big eaters. So, I chose an entree and asked for a salad on the side......well! The look on the server's face was one of pure distaste and reeked of: "oh, you're one of those pests are you"? Made me feel the need to explain that I have tumours in my stomach and AIAGastritis and Crohns. Still unobliging and surly! No one should ever feel ashamed about a serious health condition when going out. We don't eat out much so, on the rare occasion we do....to come across this is disconcerting. I would say - think twice before coming here now if you eat small. Lovely food though. So many tables had half eaten meals being left. Such wastage!. ALSO, THE PROPRIETORS KEEP REMOVING THE CHECK IN TAG TO MY FB POST. read more

This place was pretty pricey, but I probably shouldn't be surprised when it comes to a place in Port Campbell. It also seemed to be one of the few places open when we made our way through here. However, as a place for a meal, it wasn't all that bad, and they even had some nice selection of beers. The other thing was that the chips turned out to be pretty good as well. Another thing that stood out with this place was the views over the harbour - that was really nice, especially in the early evening. read more

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One of the more popular restaurants in town, for a good reason too. They make great food and there is a bunch of tables for people to come in and get seated quickly. I ordered the pulled pork sandwhich and it was one of the best I've had. The bbq sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and a small kick of spice at the very end. The fried onion pieces mixed in with the pork was delicious and added a great crunch to every bite. The American cheese was melted perfectly on the sandwhich and the arugala added a freshness to the meal. The fries that came with the dish were crispy and delicious. Definitely an overpriced meal ($26) but it was pretty incredible. The menu also has a wide arrangement of options, from sea food to chicken fingers to salads. So there's something for whatever you're in the mood for. read more

12 Rocks Cafe and Beach Bar - Pulled Pork Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Port Campbell, VIC

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An average place for lunch. If you stopped in Port Campbell for a quick bite before hopping back on The Great Ocean Road, you could certainly do a lot worse. Most sandwiches on the lunch menu are between $15-20 with chips. I had one of the specials - a salami panini - for $10 sans chips and it was decent. read more

12 Rocks Cafe and Beach Bar - Salami panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Port Campbell, VIC

With not too many dining options available at Port Campbell, we picked 12 Rocks to have our dinner during the one-night stay for our 12 apostles trip. Despite the price (which is understandable given the demand/supply as well as the number of tourist attractions nearby), the restaurant​ really surprised me with the quality of the food it offered. I ordered a steak dish that came with seafood gravy on top as well as some seasonal greens and fries on the side. Though the meat was a bit over-cooked (more like Medium in contrast to Medium-Rare that I asked for), the texture was tenderer than I expected. The real highlight was with the fries. The fries were really crispy​ and better than most of the fries that I have had. Haven't​ had the chance to compare it with the other restaurant​s nearby, but this place wouldn't let you down if you're merely looking for some quick bites after a full-day exhausting great ocean road ride. read more

We were hungry after a long day on the ocean road and this spot hit the mark. Got there just before sunset, what a great way to finish the day. Food was solid, I had chicken schnitzel and my wife had fish and chips. Huge piece of fish and chicken. Hit the spot and washed down with a Carleton draught. Service was friendly read more

You would think that a cafe overlooking a nice view would also have some good food, but that wasn't the case here. We had ordered the calamari ($18) and the ricotta, sundried tomato, and kalamata olive flat bread ($16). The calamari was extremely fishy, to the point where I felt nauseous & it came on a bed of mint and cilantro -- not even a regular salad you can really enjoy to eat. The flat bread was about as average as anywhere else. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Stopped in here while visiting family over the weekend. Amazing location, with wide window views overlooking the main beach in Port Campbell. Get the fish and chips. Seriously. Do it. The fish had the best batter consistency, texture and flavour I've ever tasted on a flake. The fish itself perfectly complemented it. The sides to the meal were a bit underwhelming though. The chips were standard, and lacked any real punch or crunch. The salad could have done with a lot less red onion. No sauce included with the meal, although we were able to find some tomato sauce from a waiter. The lemon with the fish was a slice, and not a wedge, which also made it difficult to do anything with. In terms of how busy it was, it was medium. We got a window seat without any wait. There were some larger tables that also had no-one at them. It was a nice cafe/restaurant with an amazing view, but lacked a little attention to detail in terms of service and the sides to the meal. read more

Soy chai latte ($5) - 3.5 stars Pretty good, milky. Got it to go and service seemed friendly. read more

I'm not going to lie, this cafe pleasantly surprised me in terms of portions and taste. And of course, who can forget the amazing coastwise view from the window seats?! Between my mate and I, we shared the Reuben sandwich, the fish pot pie, and the soup of the day (the name escapes me) and were stuffed after! Would definitely recommend for a hearty meal. Prices aren't the cheapest but nothing beats having warm food indoors on a windy day! read more

12 Rocks Cafe and Beach Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Port Campbell, VIC

Great place to eat with a scenic view on the water. Waitstaff was not familiar with menu or I would have given 5 stars. I had the lamb lamb wrap, which was a little bland but overall good. read more

12 Rocks Cafe and Beach Bar - Lamb wrap with mango chutney and fries. So good!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Port Campbell, VIC

We visited this cafe for dinner on 31/12/2022. Luckily we got to this cafe right as they opened for dinner. (This cafe is open from early morning till late but one can only order meals during certain hours. During all other hours though one can call in for a hot or cold drink and/or some cake or a piece of slice.) We were fortunate to get the last table. Therefore, I recommend that you book here to guarantee a table - especially in the peak-summer-season. My partner and I both had the chicken snitzel, gravy, hot chips/fries and salad. (The gravy is served in a container, along with your meal, so that it doesn't go all over your salad - an important must so that one can eat their salad without having hot gravy all over it. The gravy had just the right consistency - not too thick or thin.) The salad was the perfect amount and had a variety of items in it; and had a nice dressing. As for the snitzel ..... well ..... it was amazing! The snitzel was super thick - was not processed chicken but an actual chicken breast; and had a yummy crumbing. I recommend this place, and the food dish I had. As for the staff, they are super nice, and very helpful. The cafe is directly opposite the beach so it is the perfect place to enjoy a meal! The cafe has indoor and outdoor seating. read more

This is the restaurant I visited twice. Last year, I visited the 12 apostles and stayed in the motel in the Port Campbell. I visited this restaurant and tried the cangaroo meat. It's too hard to bite,not so good. But this year, I tried the bull eye fillet and wanted it to be cooked as tender as possible, even with some blood in it. It's very good and tender and I finished the big steak within 10 minutes. I am a Chinese visitor, so some items on the menu are a little hard to read. I strongly suggest to have a Chinese version menu because based on my observation, there are many Chinese visitors coming. So please put their eating experience with a high priority. Cheers. read more

Nice location with sea view. Relax atmosphere with good food. We came here for breakfast and were not disappointed. Recommended! read more

12 Rocks Cafe and Beach Bar - Cafe interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Port Campbell, VIC

Food was just okay. A tiny bit pricey and small portions. Big restaurant and lots of tables. Unexciting specials. No aussie specials, no lamb. Kangaroo dishes... Rocks burger was good. read more

It is some good stuff but it is really good with your friends or girlfriend it is really nice and romantic so if you are just having lunch that is a tourist u will have a good time read more

Not my favorite meal while on the Great Ocean Road. The burger was an average burger with cheese and bacon but nothing to write home about. I would suggest trying a local pint and watching the scenic beach on the patio when it is warm. read more

Only 12 km from the 12 Apostels. We were sceptical and thought it could be a tourist trap. But we were really surprised: friendly staff, very good food and quite reasonable prices keeping in mind that there are few alternatives in Port Campbell. All in all: thumb high and we would come again. read more

Chicken burger + pumpkin soup, good location, you can have milk there which is nice, strawberry one,

Great location and great layout including a roof top bar. Clean bathrooms and floors. Local and decent amount of beer selection, great bar to watch games and matches at. This would have been a better review if the service would have done anything for us. We had to go up and get our beers every time, were never offered a menu, and never approached by anyone from the staff. read more

Great food with good prices. Service was fast and easy and although it would be great to see more vegetarian options on the menu, the meat eaters were happy with their hearty, fast meals. The seating and atmosphere needs a little work but I would definitely recommend a stop for a meal. read more

Came in with a big appetite after viewing the 12 Apostles at sunset. I had the porterhouse steak off their specials with garlic butter sauce and liked it. The chips that came with it were soggy, old, and tasted refrigerated. My wife had the Mediterranean veggie pizza and maybe it was made right but we didn't like it. Now for the worst part. Their Oreo cheese cake was so spongy I can't believe they were serving it. And it was $10! The texture was like jello and rubbery. Staff are very friendly and with limited options this might be your best bet for dinner. read more

Decent gourmet earerie for a little town. Fried fish and asian style mussels is delicious. Garlic bread is salty maybe Australian has a strong pellet. Among house wines, Shiraz is drinkable. Avoid the Chardonnay, which tastes like as ice water. read more

Not a bad place to eat--smoked chicken pasta needed salt and some more flavor. Lamb Shepard's pie hit the spot. Beer is ok--lacks the depth of American craft beer but it did the job for the time being. All staff was kind and attentive. A little pricey for the lack of pizazz in my food--this is why I gave 3 stars read more

Great price range and massive meals. We had 6 oysters, a steak and seafood marinara pasta for about $60 for 2 people. The meals were very nice. Drinks were reasonable and like RSL prices. The place was quiet when we walked in at about 6pm but really busy by 7pm and the staff were very attentive and friendly. read more

After an exhausting but equally amazing day in the road I had an early dinner here. 1/2 a dozen oysters as a starter, which were delicious. I know them plain with separate vinegar etc. to add, but here the chilli and coriander came prepared in the shell. Kinda overshadowed the oceany taste of a good oyster, but still yummy. Calamari as a main came with a salad and aioli. The calamari were good, but the sauce could've been better. What earned the 4* was the breathtaking view combined with the good food and the kind staff. read more

Happily surprised!!!! Really marvelous meals both times we were there during our stay! The lobster/shrimp ravioli with scallops and shrimp was amazing!! My partner loved his chicken schnitzel, and the next time we came back he loved the gnocchi and I enjoyed the paella. Good wine selection and great view as well. You never know in small beach towns what kind of cuisine you're going to get so we were happy to return. 4 stars as the prices were a bit more than we were expecting but compared to the other choices in Port Campbell, it was worth it. Highly recommend. read more

What a great find. The view was lovely and the food excellent. It is crowded and noisy and like most Aussie spots, you order for yourself at the bar and they deliver food to your table. The special ravioli of the day, the fish and chips and fish tacos were ordered at our table and all were very good. read more

We sat outside for lunch and beers. The view of the beach is lovely and the food was well upscale of standard pub fare. The salads were fresh and inventive. On the greasy side, the sweet and sour fries got devoured within seconds. Just beware the hundreds of aggressive flies. read more

Came in late for hot chocolate and cake. The banana honey cake was pretty good but the hot chocolate was such a disappointment . Came lukewarm and didn't have much flavour. Service was mediocre. read more