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vegetables and salads. Chef also tells me that except for a few that can not be obtained at certain times of the year all fruits and herbs are the freshest available. My companion and I were shown the upstairs area which with its large balcony commands beautiful views up the coast. The day we were there you could see all the way to Outer Harbour a distance of around 25 kilometres. To the south was the cliffs of Westcliff, Hallett Cove and the refinery. I took the opportunity a couple of nights later to check the view under the moon and stars. Simply stunning is what you see with the coast lit up from Seacliff to the Harbour and the jetties jutting out in to the gulf. Every so often a plane would glide up the coast and decend in to Adelaide Airport. If your looking for a romantic night out then this might just be the spot. On the souther side of the restaurant there is limited dining outside if your a smoker under the shade of large umbrellas. In keeping with a mediterranean setting the furniture is simple but functional and the place holds around 60 diners so groups |
| are welcome, but just make sure you book ahead. The day we dined it was chock a block full to use an old expression and that gave me a chance to wander around just chatting with the guests and getting a few pics. All agreed that the food was just tops and two groups of diners readily admitted to being regular diners for both lunch and dinner. The food looked pretty good as well and I didn't spot any sour faces as they (the diners) consumed their lunch fare. I'd been told that the pan fried western australia sardines were pretty good so I settled for that while my friend, who had a modelling assignment decided she would go with the cold chicken and asparagus salad. If your in a hurry to eat just let the staff know because good, fresh food does take a little longer than the dishes some restaurants serve up using preprepared sauces and microwaved components, something not found here at Cafe` Marino Rocks. I am always wary when doing a review and staff know I am there for a purpose, hence the walk around with the diners to check their meals out. I like to see if I'm being loaded up with unreasonable amounts that generally would not be |
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served to diners. I can happily say that this was not the case as our meals matched those previously delivered to other diners. We were sitting next to a table of ten ladies who were having a great time and as our first course arrived they were getting their sweets which looked delicious. Our main courses were a picture, the sort of image you would find in those food magazines and may I say they tasted as good as they looked. My sardines came with slow roasted Roma tomatoes, char- grilled peppers, egg plant and rocket over which basil oil had been drizzled. The fish were whole, crisp and done to perfection and I enjoyed crunching my way through the sardines. The only thing I left on the plate were the heads. My friends cold chicken salad turned out to be a pretty big meal so that game a chance to "sample" another course. This is a deceptive meal. It looks small but it is very filling. The asparagus was al dente`, the pasta ribbons cooked just right and the chicken fillets combined with a red pepper dressing were damn tasty. By the time we had finished our mains the dining area was starting to clear. Fortunately the cafe` is right |
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A couple of cold waters and a coke or two and our sweet arrived. You certainly could not fault the presentation, it was immaculate. The dessert I chose had a turkish influence and was called Istanbul Bulbul (photo left) home made by Tekins wife and bloody delicious it was. My friend had chosen the Brandy Snap Basket with a trio of fresh berries. From the photo (above right) you can see for yourself whether it was good value. She will assure you that it was very, very nice and very rich. It was a great dining experience at Marino Rocks and one I highly recommend to you. |
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Cafe` Marino Rocks 1 Marine Parade MARINO ROCKS |
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