Came here for happy hour snacks. The five dollar fries were delicious! I also had the butternut squash soup which was delicious and filling paired with the fries. read more

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My husband read about this restaurant on Oaklandside, so we checked them out! Space: a long room with many small tables and a few long tables in booths, clean, neutral scent, with wooden not-sticky-tables (they exist here!). Music was current(Sza, Sasha Keable, Sza and Sza), not too loud, very supporting of the stylish interior. Ambiance: mellow and cozy, unpretentious Service: fast, kind, funny and very accommodating. The food menu is tiny, but there is something for everyone. I can't eat most things on earth, so I decided to carefully insult the cook by requesting 2 bare burger patties. The style of burger they have, is a "Smashburger", so they were cooked as smashburgers (=no medium-rare request, because it b smashd). Usually, that kind of burger makes me sad. I always see the thin slice of ground beef overcooked to rival the taste of dust and I find that is essentially killing the creature twice. But in all its simplicity, instead of being the expected boring tasting patties, they were perfect patties. The right amount of salt, the perfect ratio of fat and protein. Perfectly cooked. Absolutely delicious. I didn't even need the ketchup! That has never happened before. And I have eaten many, many burger patties in my 5 years of Carnivoring. My husband had the chicken sandwich and --he too, was enchanted by its perfection. Maybe he'll write a review on that dish on his own account? *gentlepoke* read more

This is a great new spot! I always enjoy the ambiance--it's got a welcoming vibe that makes you want to stay a while. The food and service were both excellent, definitely worth coming back for. read more

Great spot for community! Love the cocktails and definitely try the bread and butter. The DJ on Fridays is pretty fun too... read more

This is a nice small bar with very friendly service. Evelyn took great care of us when we stopped in on a Saturday night. The White Velvet cocktail from their Bolivian brandy special menu was excellent, and they have a handful of beers on tap as well. read more

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Very lively & busy on a Saturday night. Appropriately loud (not quiet). Food very good. Definitely understaffed. Hostess bussing tables. Server running around crazy taking orders & delivering food. I was pretty much ignored the entire meal. Server obviously stressed & slightly indifferent. Would be 5 stars if the service was a little more warm & attentive. Maybe hire a couple of busboys? Maybe try them during the week when not so busy. read more

Very relaxed vibe, food was super good and the drinks too. Would definitely come back! They also have a nice selection of drinks like ciders and port which can be hard to find. read more

Adding an update: They recently changed their liquor license to allow minors, which is great for families, but it hasn't turned the place into a zoo. Recommend the sweet potato fries (even if you don't like sweet potatoes), the Adeline Spritz, the bread & homemade cultured butter. PS: They're even open Mondays, too! read more

Roses on Adeline is my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. We've tried most of the menu at this point, and everything is so damn good. Ambiance 10/10 and the decor is so cute. It's quirky and curated but also cozy and comfortable. The bartender/servers are super nice and seem to like working there + speak really highly of the owner. It's my go-to place to take anybody who visits, it feels very Berkeley/Oak. Highly recommend the smashburger and the crispy tofu lettuce cups. I'm not normally a burger person, but it's legit one of the best I've ever had. But for real, you can't go wrong with anything. Miso Cabbage, Rigatoni, Patatas Bravas, Heirloom Tomatoes and Corn - all in the rotation. I miss the carrots. Cocktails + drinks are also incredible. I love the Bees of Berkeley and Seasonal Smash. But my favorite drink is the alcohol-free Passion Flower. I occasionally add vodka lol, it's just hella tasty. My husband is a big fan of one of the non-alcoholic beers options too, the Steigl Citrone. Anyways, please try this restaurant!! We love it so much and want it to stay around forever. read more

A nice place to hang out, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere with great food & drinks. They have all the comfort foods and a cool bar!

I used to love this bar. I was a semi-regular, and I even had my first date during their grand opening in May 2024. During those days, I left thinking the food was incredible, the staff were warm, and I was happy to support a new local business. But after my most recent visit, I won't be coming back. I made a reservation for a group of friends, but when we arrived, no one greeted us. We stood awkwardly at the entrance for 10 minutes until someone behind the bar lazily shouted for us to "sit anywhere." No apology, no acknowledgment, nothing. The bartender actually looked annoyed at us for existing. Still, I tried to let it slide. Then the server came around to take our orders--except she completely skipped me. I was sitting right next to the first person she served. When I politely asked if she could take my order before walking away, she snapped at me, saying she was going around the table, then deliberately took my order last. I felt singled out and disrespected, but again, I tried to stay calm. I've worked in the service industry. I know how stressful it can get. Normally I'd brush off a rough night, but this experience kept getting worse. The restaurant wasn't even busy, but the service was shockingly slow. We waited a long time for food, which I could've lived with, if we at least had our drinks. But after nearly an hour, I spotted what looked like our drinks sitting on the counter, visibly melting. They'd clearly been made and forgotten. When the food finally arrived, I figured maybe the drinks weren't ready yet. But no--once the server dropped off our food, she casually grabbed the same melted, sad-looking drinks and handed them to us like nothing was wrong. No explanation. No apology. This was hands down one of the worst service experiences I've ever had. I genuinely don't know what happened between the opening and now, but the care, warmth, and basic professionalism are gone. And so is my patience. The food is almost as good as I remembered, but the portions have definitely shrunk while the prices have climbed. For example, fries used to be included with the smash burger. Now? They're a $4.50 upcharge on top of an already steep $19 burger. I don't know what magic they put in that patty, but $19? Really? The drinks they were just okay. I ordered the Rose Fizz, but by the time it finally made it to our table, the cream had separated from the rest of the drink. It looked curdled, messy, and honestly kind of gross. Not exactly the kind of presentation that makes you excited to take a sip. I'm sad to say that I won't be recommending this place again. It was such a cute spot to hangout in, but with the increasing prices and rude staff members, I'm out. read more

The best spot in Berkeley. The food was absolutely delicious and the ambience was perfect for an intimate moody date. The drinks were top tier. read more

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Cute new spot in Berkley with a cool aesthetic. I love the dark wood, red velvet booths, the old school bar stools, and the planty vibes. We got cocktails and bites to share. The ceviche, and meatballs were definite standouts. The fries were also very tasty and cooked/seasoned perfectly. I only tried one cocktail but it was great and I am very interested in coming back to try some more! read more

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Lovely spot! Cool bar, nice decor, good vibe. Interesting, creative drink menu and the cocktails tasted great but they were weak- and we tried a few! They do have a daily happy hour which is hard to find in such an attractive setting- but watery drinks are a bummer. We tried quite a few small dishes from the menu to share. Everything was fine, but based on the reviews I had read, I expected more creative renditions of items like the cheese plate (simple but uninspired), and the crudités. Fries were great but very salty. Service was sweet but spotty on a Saturday night. Our table was rarely cleared of the empty drinks and plates. I'll try it again since they're pretty new, but I did expect more. I'll say 3.5 stars read more

This place has a super modern atmosphere. The menu has good options and it seems like a lot of alcohol is served. Roses On Adeline is located near Ashby Bart and I've only been here twice. read more

Met friends for dinner and we all put our orders in together. After watching everyone else finish their entire meal, my husband and my salads (salads!!) finally came out over an hour after we ordered!! Absolutely unacceptable. Cute atmosphere, but drinks weren't as exciting as their descriptions. Won't be returning here! read more

This place is a gem. My colleagues and I ordered everything off the Happy Hour menu, a few more drinks and plates, and EVERYTHING was delicious. We went right at open on Monday the 1st and the interior is gorgeous. The way sunlight filled the room and the mix of antique and modern details was stunning. Rose was there to chat and share some special details about the space and Jennifer, the bar director, is informative and kind and fun and you really need to check it out before it's hard to get seated. And I know this might sound weird but ORDER THE BREAD AND BUTTER. Rose makes ittttttt and it's a party in your mouth. The merengue dessert has passion fruit custard or something inside??? And then the chocolate option?! With pistachios and cream on top... Some table faves were the hamachi ceviche, tofu wraps, and mushrooms. read more

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Dropped by here sometime around Christmas with one other person. The place was busy! And you could tell the staff wasn't quite expecting how busy they'd be that evening. However, they still did an amazing job and provided excellent attentive service. After ordering, our food and drinks came out in a flash. The bread and cultured butter appetizer was incredible. Seriously some of the best butter I've ever had. The smash burger was top notch, with a perfect crunchy exterior to the patty while remaining juicy and flavorful. I loved the sesame seed bun (brioche imo is overplayed) and the fries were perfectly crispy. You could tell how much thought, time, and effort went into each and every dish. This is seriously good food. I can't wait to come back and try something different. read more

I stopped in to Roses for the first time this week to celebrate a career milestone. My companion and I ordered two drinks each to mark the occasion (and tasted each other's drinks): Rose Fizz = like a classic Ramos Fizz (my favorite drink) but with a very subtle rosewater note and pistachio caramel rim. The texture and alcohol ratio were good, but I found it a little less flavorful than I was expecting. The Money = a very creative blend of agave-based alcohol + dark chocolate + spice. Very very tasty, but didn't quite "wow" me. Hot Buttered Rum = Simple but excellent! Japanese Old-Fashioned = Absolutely fabulous, and worth it. Roses had a youthful yet classy and hip atmosphere, that worked for us as a date night location. We were dressed up, but jeans and tshirts would not be out of place. We didn't try the food, but we're excited to see some tasty looking items, including things that appeared to be vegetarian or vegan. The service was excellent. We had no trouble walking in on a week night without reservations. read more

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The cabbage Caesar is so good! SO GOOD. The service was amazing as well. Accommodated perfectly since we had theatre tickets. My partner loved his cocktail as well. Wish we had time for dessert, but we were full and time ran out. Highly recommend! read more

Phenomenal food and service. The drinks are so unusually different and delicious. Love the bartender and everyone is so friendly. Live music occasionally! read more

Stopped in for their first day open after their soft opening. They're still getting all their systems ironed out, folks trained and all the things you'd expect a new restaurant to go through, but even so, the future looks bright for Roses. Interesting and delicious bar program, loved the slushies and fizz. Imaginative but accessible food menu, with a slight Levantine orientation. Surprisingly outstanding burger, I oddly expected less since it was a $20 burger but chef pulled off an excellent smash burger. All in all, am stoked they're in the neighborhood and can't wait to stop in again. read more

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Busy Friday night at around 7. Didn't make a reservation but they found a space for two. Immediate friendly service . Loved the asparagus and smash burger. Little loud. I will do this again soon. read more

Just went last night (Monday) for a casual dinner at the bar, and was so happy we went to check it out. The food was superb, rigatoni was my favorite, but the new asparagus dish on the menu was very close second! House salad was also fantastic!! I recommend adding the sausage to the pasta, made it more substantial and the sausage was delicious! Cocktails were good, although the preserved lemon dirty martini was slightly salty, it did not deter us from having a great meal! Hope this place stays around for a while! I'm sure to become a regular. read more

Amazing food! The vodka pasta was so good. The downside is that the place was way too loud is was uncomfortable. The portions were small relative to the price. read more

Great atmosphere excellent drinks and every single dish we ordered was amazing!! Service was quick and on point. Definitely coming back!!

This is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. The food is delicious. I know it's food from a bar, but it's not your basic bar food. The burger is especially good. They make great drinks and the service is top notch. Plus the atmosphere is very chill and comfortable. I love this place. read more

Great local bar with welcoming ambiance. We've been many times and always had good food and drink. Recommend the burger and the chicken sandwich. Seasonal Smash drink is very tasty. Looking forward to some updates to the menu. I'm sure they have something new coming up. read more

My boyfriend and I came here once for a late night date and had a wonderful experience. Their bartenders are great at making you feel welcomed and attended towards. We had bread and butter and some wine and honestly, it was the best way to wind down. read more

Drinks were fantastic but the food was even better! So fresh & tasty! recommend, recommend & recommend!

came here on a date night and this turned out to be the perfect spot! the food was SCRUMPTIOUS we ate every single bite ... please try the potatoes bravos, rigatoni pasta, and chocolate bundino! we went on a friday night and they had a DJ who was playing 2000s r&b! even though it was pretty busy - the service was amazing and our food came out quickly! their drink menu is a little funky but super creative - lots of choices read more

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It was a hopping spot. The food was decent. The drinks are fabulous as is the ambience.

The decor is phenomal! The beautiful tiled floors and the stained glass in the center of the bar sets it off. The restaurant was extremely busy but we tables opened up fairly quickly. It's open seating so wherever you find a seat take it. The wait staff was very kind and knowledgeable. There was a mix up with the ceviche and we were informed that they were out. The owner came over, corrected the mix up, and immediately brought us the ceviche. It was my first time trying ceviche and it was so good and spicy! The smash burger is super big and with fries can easily be a meal for two. For drinks we had the Summer Sangria which was super refreshing. Overall, would I recommend it? Absolutely! Would I recommend it to a friend? Without a doubt! read more

I understand that you must be 21 and older to be in the establishment. It writes clearly on the door. I just wanted to do a take out order and had my baby with me. Was just going to put in my order and wait outside. It took about 5 minutes for anyone to even notice me and then I was told my child couldn't be inside. I explained I just wanted to order to go. The bartender continues to explain the license they have and told me they love kids. I walked out without saying a word. But to the bartender are you trying to convince yourself you love kids or me ? Will not be trying this spot even without kids. read more

Had dinner here for the soft opening. It's beautiful! Loved the ambiance and decor. Good acoustics, wasn't hard to hear each other even though it was crowded. They have a really interesting drinks menu. The rose fizz and berkeley bee are innovative variations of classic cocktails, and ranch waters and spritzes are lower alcohol. Red wines by the glass were some of my favorites including gamay, barbera, and cabernet franc. The food is similarly diverse, with generous portions. The vodka pasta with pesto and burrata has a spicy kick. The pulled pork nachos aree substantial, good to share. Everyone loved the kofta meatballs, tender and flavorful. The fried chicken is more of a katsu-style cutlet. We had the pavlova with orange slices and lemon curd for dessert, light and delicious, not something I usually see on menus. It's great to have a new fancy place like this in the neighborhood! I'm looking forward to coming back. read more

Yummy food, good drinks and good service as well. Cute interior too! Planning to return :)

What a welcome spot to the neighborhood and beyond! Great ambiance - perfect combo of casual and lovely; delicious food and cocktails. Is it a bar? a Restaurant? A cocktail with delicious, substantial food? A great spot to hang out in the chairs by the window or for a group in the back? All love the above! I tried almost everything - especially loved the ceviche, asparagus, lamb/beef meatballs but really everything including burger and fries. The menu planners and cooks know what they are doing and the bartender is obviously creative and talented. Welcome and thank you Roses! Even though I live in SF I plan to visit often. read more

Went to this place for the first time during their happy hour. The food was surprisingly delicious and each item had unique flavors. The space is absolutely beautiful with rose colored Art Nouveau style. I think I found my new favorite place to get a romantic drink. read more

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Still love the ambiance and food. They were woefully understaffed last night (I believe one server for the entire place) and we never got our second round of drinks and waited 30 minutes for the check. Hopefully just a fluke. read more

When I first walked in, it was clear this is an elegant place. Bouncing with atmosphere the food did not disappoint. We ordered the lettuce wraps. The tofu I was bursting with sweet and savory flavor. I have never tasted such crispy and fresh lemon asparagus. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes. read more