Roro Beach Cafe

1 Wharf St, Queenscliff VIC 3225
$ Australian Recommended New Editor's Pick Special Offer View Outdoor Seating

RORO Café on the Beach is located right on the beach at Queenscliff with stunning views across the Bay. Recently rebranded and with a new Food and Beverage Team, it has a whole new feel and looks. Serving serious coffee and a fresh menu of local and regional produce, new head chef Brent Love is making his mark.

Great service, the best breakfast in town, and a changing menu are just a few reasons to pop in and give RORO a try. But it is the views that catch you out. With the sand meters away, and the outlook across to Point Nepean and the Heads, Queenscliff Pier and the black lighthouse – it is captivating whatever the weather.

Located at the ferry terminal, it is just a few steps on or off the ferry.

Open daily from 7am – 6pm. The kitchen is open until 3pm.

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: 1 Wharf St, Queenscliff VIC 3225
  • Cross Street: .
  • Cuisine: Australian | Desserts | Hamburger | Seafood | Sunday Brunch | Vegetarian |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Available
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch | Other |
  • Parking: Street | Public Lot | Private Lot |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | UnionPay | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 03 52574500
  • Features: Full Bar, Ocean View, Sunday Brunch, Catering Services, Outdoor Seating, Smoking Area, Takeout Available, Wheelchair Access, Healthy Options, Tea Service, Farm-to-table,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Dining Alone, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite,

Photos

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.68 out of 5 stars based on 231 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 09, 2021
Elizabeth M.
Thoroughly enjoyed the food & experience at lunch on Monday for my fathers 91st Birthday Thank you Roro staff

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 17, 2021
Alexandra A.
Amazing service and great food overlooking the water. Highly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 7/10
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Apr 08, 2021
Monica R.
Have been to RORO many times and the experience is always consistently a delight. Best view in Queenscliff from window tables, and our ‘goto’ place for delicious, well presented, well priced food with attentive and friendly service from all staff. Highly recommend. M

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 19, 2021
Julie S.
Lovely tasty food, served by happy staff. Wonderful view to ocean and working ferry.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 24, 2021
Alice W.
Amazing food, excellent service with a beautiful view. Love this place!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 17, 2020
Di R.
Absolutely loved the lunch .. waitress very accommodating & chef more so .. thoroughly enjoyed the freshness of the meal & the whole experience.. we’ve booked again for 14 December .. keep up the great work... Regards Di

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 17, 2020
Wendy H.
A local favourite, i enjoy sitting outside under the umbrella watching the waves roll in as I enjoy my meal. Great service, food & coffee

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 15, 2020
Tania B.
Always awesome food, service and view Best breakfast in queenscliff

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 15, 2020
Sri E.
Lovely setting right on the beach and great food - highly recommend!

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 10, 2020
Mary P.
Thoroughly recommend. Food excellent and staff friendly but professional . Great location

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 30, 2020
Julie T.
Love this Cafe, food is always yummy, staff so friendly and the view is beautiful.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 25, 2020
Jill M.
Lovely casual cafe with sea views. Pity it is going to be replaced by a monstrosity.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 23, 2020
Jenny P.
As usual can not fault ROHO cafe for food, service and price. So happy to once again be able to sit and have meal.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Jul 29, 2020
Carol F.
We always enjoy eating here but menu very limited, would have liked something like the lasagne that was on the takeaway menu. Staff very friendly and lovely food. Very surprised that we did not have to show licence to prove we were not from a lockdown area as we have had to at other cafes.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 08, 2020
Ken R.
Great customer service. Professional , positive efficient and friendly. Food was great and a lovely ambience. Tailored the service to our needs.strongly recommended.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Jul 06, 2020
Annette T.
Our waiter was fantastic made our day.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 02, 2020
Sally M.
Wonderful food and great service as always.

Overall: 9/10
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May 18, 2021
Jim I.
The seafood chowder was excellent

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Apr 29, 2021
Marie M.
Can't go past the Seafood Chowder...but could have been a bit hotter temp wise. Still loved it though. And the local Pinot Noir. Only place to eat in Queenscliff!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 20, 2021
Fay P.
I’ve always liked the place. All good

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Dec 11, 2020
Noel W.
Great casual dining experience with terrific service and food, combined with beautiful beach and bay views - what’s not to like?

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Dec 10, 2020
Marie J.
Very good . Only improvement was a wine list to choose from .

Overall: 9/10
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Nov 25, 2020
Jenny C.
Had a lovely meal to celebrate my friend’s birthday. Have eaten there before & it is great value. The beer battered fish was divine - so light & crunchy. Last time we had the grazing platter which was superb. Thank you Sea Road Ferries for the free tickets.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Nov 25, 2020
Trish B.
There was a mix up with our order but we didn’t say anything...we just ate what was brought! But then the wrong coffee was served but I did return that. The staff were very friendly and everything else was fine.

Overall: 9/10
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Jul 05, 2020
Julie H.
Good breakfast experience. A rather large somewhat impersonal cafe but nice if you sit at the window looking out at the sea. The breakfast was fine and quite generous. Coffee was fine. COVID scenario was managed satisfactorily.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 15, 2021
Jane M.
Didn't realise the cafe was part of the ferry terminal so a little more bustling that we anticipated but all else v good.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 14, 2021
Meredith A.
Enjoyable lunch with good food and reasonable price. Staff very helpful with helping with elderly mother. A bit noisy however only a minor point.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Jan 05, 2021
TRUDY C.
Lovely smiling staff and delicious food.Well spaced due to COVID. Surprised to see menues being used,the blackboard is fine in these times.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 16, 2020
Richard B.
It was great for a small cafe. Good food and excellent service. Well done to the young team.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Jun 13, 2020
Shirley H.
Very amiable waiter. Great location. Good wine. I had fish and chips with salad. Salad was nice and fresh but could’ve had more fish inside the batter and less chips for a healthier balance.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 5/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 23, 2021
Judy M.
The Roro staff were friendly and efficient. Lovely to be greeted with smiles! The seafood chowder was totally delicious, loaded with fresh prawns, mussels, scallops and fish, yummy soup and crispy toast. The convenient location is a big plus. BUT the noise was awful! The coffee machine stopped conversation and the general volume had us raising our voices to be heard. Despite the pluses, sadly we’ll look forward somewhere quieter next time.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 15, 2020
Geraldine H.
Lovely view and good food, very good prices