I love consistency in establishments and for a classic Bennidect or Turkey Dip. The abundance and delicious food it just adds to this special restaurant we locals love to come and feel like family and service is beyond. Love Rosine's.Best Local All Around Restaurant in the Monterey Peninsula! read more

Been coming here since I was in the single digits & makes it nearly 4 decades I've been coming here with family, friends, or solo. If you're a desert person, you're in luck! Their homemade cakes are to die for with a gnarly range of choices. Enjoy! This day I was in the mood for comfort food, so I ordered Family Burger Medium with French Fries & No Cheese on the burger. But first I had to have their famous Minestrone Bowl, not cup, but the bowl. LOL! My cousin had a cup & said "That was the best minestrone soup I've ever had." I replied "They have perfected this recipe for decades upon decades. It's their famous soup." Thank you Jose R for your rad customer service & greatly appreciate you. The ambiance still remains fresh & clean, kind of reminds me of a restaurant that would be in Disneyland or Disney World. read more

We ordered the: Minestrone Soup Chicken Parmesan Lasagna Seafood Pasta Food-4-5 Service-5/5 Atmosphere-5/5 I enjoyed my Chicken Parmesana, which came with garlic bread. Chicken was well seasoned and the sauce was flavorful. Noodles were cooked perfectly and every bite was delicious. The minestrone was quite salty for my taste. My daughter ordered a bowl for dinner, but it was hard to finish due to the salt content. The lasagna was just ok. My other daughter enjoyed the seafood pasta, which was full of shrimp and salmon. I found the food was inconsistent although the overall dining experience was wonderful. The server was very friendly and efficient. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. We went on a day where there was a farmer's market right outside. Very high foot traffic but the wait was only about 15 minutes. I would come again of if I was in the neighborhood. read more

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Came by during a family trip to Monterey. The food here was fresh and decent. Their soup was on Diners Drive In's and Dives so we gave it a try. We had never heard of beef in minestrone. It was good but felt more like a generic beef and vegetable soup. Still delicious. I ordered a spicy chicken sandwich, but the honey drizzle covered any spice there may have been so it was more of a sweet chicken sandwich. My partners pesto chicken sandwich was much better. We had a birthday in our party and we wished we were asked what flavor of cake they wanted to surprise the birthday girl. They brought out a slice of their strawberry cake. It was a beautiful looking slice, but the birthday girl has an allergy to strawberry and had to give it to someone else at our table. Service was quick and the waitress was nice. read more

We had lunch here recently during car week. It's an established family-style restaurant that doesn't need to rely on updated decor to draw business, because it's in a great location in downtown, has an excellent old-school menu, serves good food that is nicely prepared, and to top it off has a bakery case at the front checkout filled with giant cakes that you can get slices of "to go". My wife had the tortilla scramble and I had the open-faced hot turkey sandwich, complete with mashed potatoes and heaps of yummy gravy ... the kind that makes you wish more places still offered dishes like this. Delicious!! Our server was courteous and efficient and was quick to bring me even more of that gravy when I asked. We resisted the temptation to buy slices of cake to go, but only because we were on our way to a car week event. Next time... read more

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This review is just for the cakes. Oh my! They're soo delicious! We got 4 slices and they're huge!!! Very moist and flavorful. The Black Forest cake was very good. The strawberry one was a classic. And the banana walnut was the favorite. We also got the chocolate and very decadent and every chocolate loves dream. read more

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Stopped by Rosine's Restaurant while visiting Monterey. The service was great throughout the meal, and it's easy to see why this place is so popular with both locals and tourists. We started with a cup of their famous minestrone soup, which was solid. It was hearty and comforting. For the entrée, I ordered the lasagna with meatballs. Unfortunately, it was just okay. The lasagna itself wasn't bad, but it just tasted like your average lasgna. The bigger disappointment was the meatballs. They were cold, not tender, and lacked seasoning. The highlight of the meal was the Lemon Blueberry Cake. This dessert was absolutely divine. It was light, moist, and not overly sweet. The balance between the lemon and blueberry was excellent. After a fairly average entrée, the cake completely saved the meal and ended things on a high note. Overall, I enjoyed the experience thanks to the friendly service and an outstanding dessert. read more

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We were able to get a last minute reservation at this place for our anniversary dinner, and I am so happy we did! They had plenty of patio seating so we were able to bring our dog with us to join in on the fun. I ordered the Fettuccini Alfredo, and it was delicious. I personally love when my pasta has so much cheese so this place did not disappoint. The portion itself was huge and with 4 prices of garlic bread I knew there was no way I could finish my whole plate. The food came out hot and tasted like warm, delicious comfort food. My husband ordered the burger and he said it was very good. Not pictured here (since I got too excited and started eating before taking a picture) is the chocolate wafer cake we ordered. I have to say this was the star of the show. I am not a big cake person but this cake was something else. The chocolate whipped frosting was so light and not too sweet. The cake itself was very tasty not too dry and not too dense. The Kit Kat "wafers" added the perfect texture of crunch in every bite. read more

Rosine's Restaurant - Fettuccine Alfredo and Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Monterey, California

Celebrated our friend's bday here today which happens to be Memorial Day. I took the initiative to reserve a table as I know it'll be super busy. And boy I was right! The place is full of patrons and tourists. We were seated 4 minutes upon arrival. We all love this place and all our foods came Out to our liking. But for the highlight of our visit today is the exemplary service that Shelly has given us. From start to finish it was amazing. She was a sport as to our jokes and conversations. And she made us laughed so hard. It was a bright addition to our celebration today. Thank you so much Shelley or Martha for making our day super fun! You're awesome!!! read more

Rosine's Restaurant - American Near Me - Monterey, California

Made a reservation via OpenTable for 7:15. We arrived a few minutes early and we're seated promptly. Our waitress was extremely kind and friendly. The menu options for both adults and kids were amazing. We ordered the chicken parmesan with alfredo pasta, Caesar side salad, calamari strips appetizer, and two pieces of cake for our kids which were massive sized. I also ordered a mango Italian soda with cream. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The place had a really nice vibe, wasn't too loud, loved the brick wall accents. It seemed chill yet also classy. Will 100% come here again and recommend to everyone. read more

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Everything is very good here. The location, easy parking, the food, the service - we had a very nice time. I got the salmon Florentine eggs Benedict - wow! The salmon fillet was huge, the eggs poached perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was divine. Only compliant is I couldn't finish it as it was so much food. Good problem, really. Hubby got the calamari steak sandwich. This is a beautiful 'piece of meat' breaded and fried - absolutely delicious. Having a breaded steak between two pieces of bread was redundant - so we sliced the steak into ribbons and simply ate as an appetizer, dipping the slices in the best tartar sauce I have ever had. We cannot wait to come back - but will only order one entree because they are so big (not complaining). read more

Rosine's Restaurant - Bloody Mary on the patio - American Near Me - Monterey, California

We're back, not a trip goes by without Rosine's. The food, what can I say. Perfectly cookes and seasoned. The ambiance very pleasant. The wait staff is on point. Very attentive and polite! read more

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7/13/25 Zach and I decided to get brunch at Rosine's before heading back home. Since we had Coco, we requested an outdoor table. There was plenty of outdoor seating, but the tables and the seats were covered with lots of bird poo. We chose the table with the least amount of bird poo, but maybe the restaurant should try to clean the outdoor tables and chairs every now and then...our host didn't seem bothered by it which we thought was weird. Here's what we got: - Crab avocado benedict (mine) - Crispy hot chicken sandwich with onion rings (his) We waited about 15 minutes for the food to come out. Of the two plates, the crab benedict was actually good. The chicken was advertised as hot and crispy, but it was neither of those two unfortunately. The chicken was pretty bland and unappetizing. The onion rings were mediocre. Overall it was an okay brunch. It was a convenient spot since our hotel was nearby. read more

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Rosine's was one of the highlights of our trip to Monterey! The portions were huge, the food was fresh and flavorful, and the service was warm and attentive. We especially loved the homemade comfort food and couldn't leave without trying one of their famous cakes, which definitely lived up to the hype. The atmosphere is welcoming and family-friendly, making it a great spot whether you're visiting the area or a local looking for a reliable meal. If you're in downtown Monterey, Rosine's is absolutely worth a stop. We'll definitely be back! read more

My family and I come back to this restaraunt almost every single year. This is a great diner that I highly recommend bringing a group of people too. The meals are affordable and prepared in good quality with plenty of flavor no matter what you select, however don't expect a high end quality-- just something a little more above what most diners serve. One of the best parts of this restaraunt is probably the cakes -- they're big (bang for your buck moment)! The service here is attentive, professional, and polite. I think we've had kind servers here every visit and never had any issues from them. It's quite a confusing place to work in with how bustling it can be sometimes-- so hats off to the Waiting staff! The funny thing is their breakfast menu rolls into the afternoon which is rare; so if you really still want breakfast, they'll make it for you. The most notable fact to this place is that Guy Fieri did stop by here in 2014. He loved their minestrone soup and lasagna. So if you want to go to Flavor Town-- try it! ;) Overall, a nice place to socialize and add a good destination to your day. Check it out if you haven't already! read more

This place was amazing! The Lamb Shanks were delicious! The most tender meat and most savory sauce I've had. The ambiance was cozy and fun. We got there kind of late in the evening and our server was great and more than accommodating. Wine selection was great as well! Definitely recommend, I'm so sad that I live so far away. read more

Rosine's Restaurant - Lamb Shanks - American Near Me - Monterey, California

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Service is always efficient and friendly. The pasta with meat sauce was delicious though slightly salty. Generous portions. Calamari now comes with French fries. Can be somewhat noisy but the dining room is fairly spacious. They have a few tables that boarder the outside dining patio which seem great for California dining especially with pleasant weather. Their cake display is well known and nearly everything in it is delicious- give tried nearly all of them and they never disappoint. Save room for dessert or take some home. read more

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Went to Rosine's for breakfast, four in our party. We were immediately greeted with a smile and offered a choice of table or booth. Our server was great and checked in on us a few times and she refilled our waters. The food was fantastic! Huge portions and very reasonably priced. We had the Scramble, blueberry pancakes and vegetable omelette. We devoured the food it was so delicious! Will definitely return when in the area. The interior and the restrooms were very clean. Thank you Rosine's! read more

Rosine's Restaurant - French toast, bacon and eggs! - American Near Me - Monterey, California

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Truly the best family restaurant in Monterey. The service we received on my daughter's 2nd birthday (May 16, 2026) was out of this world. Our waitress, an older woman with chestnut brown hair (bless her - i'm so sorry i forgot your name!) was our waitress and she KILLED it! We were a party of 9 and she wasn't even phased - a true sign of a seasoned woman in the game! We were seated promptly, the menu was extensive! There is truly something for everyone to enjoy. Our food was piping hot and ready in no time at all. Everything was cooked perfectly, and so delicious. We all shared slices of cake for dessert as well. I'm still dreaming of the coconut cake. Lastly, the restaurant sang happy birthday to my two year old AND a 96 year old! It was such a beautiful way to complete our first family day trip to the aquarium! Thank you Rosines! We will always choose this place when visiting Monterey! read more

The service was good and the restaurant was clean. We came here for breakfast while in Monterey since it was visited by 3 D's back in the day. It was an average American breakfast. I was actually looking forward to having cake since it was my birthday weekend. I had the chocolate truffle cake and it didn't disappoint. I wanted something that wasn't too rich and this hit the spot. It wasn't too sweet, not too chocolaty, and the serving size was huge. Guy Fieri reviewed their lunch items and I would come back just to try them. read more

Rosine's Restaurant - Chocolate Truffle cake, Yummy! - American Near Me - Monterey, California

Had a family dinner here while visiting Monterey. This was a place that we saw on yelp but was also recommended by our hotel staff. We made reservations and we're seated right on time. The menu is varied with chicken, fish, meat, pasta, salad, salads, and more. They even have a kids menu which makes this place family friendly. They have cocktails and wine and beer. We had paper planes and martinis which were hreat and filled to the brim. We were able to make slight substitutions on Service was fast, portions are ample. The chicken piccata was done exceptionally well. Even though we were stuffed, we had to have a piece of their huge cakes. We chose the cookie batter cake, which has a biscotti cookie on top. Five of us ate it and all of us enjoyed it. We couldn't even finish it between the five of us. Highly recommend this place. We were so busy diving into our food. I didn't get pictures, but I did manage to grab a picture of this huge piece of cake that fed five of us with leftovers. read more

Rosine's Restaurant - Cookie butter cake - American Near Me - Monterey, California

We had a taste for Clam Chowder after walking down to the Cannery and Aquarium but wanted to try some near where we were staying and already tried some on the Fishermans wharf on our previous visit here in Monterey. Looked on Yelp and Rosine's came up. Easy walk from where we were and excited to try it after reading reviews by others. Well what wasn't mentioned in the reviews or on their menu is that Clam Chowder is only served on Fridays . We found this out after we were seated and served something to drink, now we are disappointed but didn't want leave because couldn't find anywhere else close by that served Clam Chowder other than places on Fishermans Wharf. So we tried the calamari steak sandwich but ordered it on grilled sourdough rather than the French roll It is normally served on. Came with sweet potato fries as an option. Sandwich was good but sweet potato fries were kind of rubbery. The salad was good with plenty of chicken in it and very tasty honey mustard dressing. Menu had a lot of options including some delicious looking humongous layer cakes for Il dolce. Our serve was friendly and accommodating on the bread change for the sandwich, prices were reasonable and it looked like they offer a full bar menu. Bright and simple dining room part of the old architecture of downtown Monterey, with outside dining as well. We enjoyed our meal but really wanted the Clam Chowder, I really thought that being a coastal fishing town that Clam Chowder would be a daily dish everywhere and not just on the wharf. Oh well.... Rosines we will have to return to try your Clam Chowder, maybe next time on a Friday. Bon Appetitto read more

Rosine's Restaurant - Calamari Steak Sandwich - American Near Me - Monterey, California

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Great spot, great food and the desserts shouldn't be missed. Had the calamari app, ravioli, and then carrot cake. The size of the dessert is obscene... share between 4! Server was very kind, just not as attentive on drink refills. Cute little spot with a big family history. read more

10/10 Definitely the best cakes I've ever had! If you're craving a truly good cake, this is the place to go. Every slice was amazing, well-filled, and clearly made with care. We started with the Chocolate Coconut Cake, and wow highly recommend. If you love Almond Joys, this cake is a must. It has the perfect amount of coconut shavings, almonds, and rich chocolate. Sweet without being overwhelming, incredibly satisfying, and super moist with a generous amount of filling. Absolute standout. The Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake was also very good. If you're a Reese's fan, this one's for you. Topped with Reese's pieces, peanuts, and a peanut butter drizzle, very indulgent. As a peanut butter lover, I definitely wished there were even more peanuts, but that's just me! The filling was good, though not as generous as the coconut cake, and the cake itself was slightly on the drier side, but still tasty and worth ordering. Overall, an amazing experience. I'll definitely be back to try all the other cakes in the future! read more

Rosine's Restaurant - Choclate Peanut Butter Cake - American Near Me - Monterey, California

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I came here one weekday evening for an early dinner at around 4:30pm and it was fairly busy - may be because of the holidays. Anyways, the server recommended their pastas. I got the lasagna with a cup of soup for an extra $1. For the soup, they were serving cream of mushroom or minestrone. I got the minestrone. From their menu, I saw that they were featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, where Guy Fieri tried their lasagna and their minestrone soup. Anyways, for the minestrone soup, it was very flavorful and delicious. I was surprised to find pieces of beef in the soup, but it also had a variety of ingredients too. For the lasagna, it was a huge portion. Pretty good, I loved the flavors of the lasagna. It had a nice sauce but a little salty for me. This also came with some garlic bread on a sesame bread. Lastly, they also have a bunch of desserts they make at their dessert case. You can go up to the case to pick which one you want. I tried their caramel cake - which had 6 layers where it was cake, caramel/syrup, cake, frosting. However - it was too sweet for me - but I tend to like things not as sweet. The cake itself was yummy and not too sweet if I didn't eat it with the frosting. I also got their lavender lemonade which had a nice lavender flavor with lemon. Nice refreshing balance for the meal. There is no onsite parking here (or that I noticed), but there is street parking. It's a nice restaurant, great place for dinner for a date, or with friends and family. read more

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Depending on the time of day, Rosine's can get packed so it's best if you're approaching feeding time to stop in first. The waitresses that helped us were friendly and had some good recommendations. Food: Potato skins were good, happy they put the pico de gallo on the side. Potato and bacon were crispy. Lasagna - it has a nice meat:cheese ratio. I read reviews that it was salty & I thought it was seasoned well. The sauce was balanced. Porcini ravioli - this was the meh factor. It wasn't great but it wasn't bad. It was lacking a sauce. Garlic bread was good all around. Pricing is reasonable for the area. The outside patio area was perfect for the family and dog. They even brought out fresh water in a bowl! read more

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Great little place. I tried their lunch on a break from a conference. I was greeted when I walked in and instantly steated as I was by myself. They had a large selection of items and served breakfast until 3pm. I ordered the Club with Garden salad instead of fries. The salad arrived first. It was topped with carrots and croutons with a side of ranch. Basic salad, but the ingredients were fresh. The sandwich arrived about 10 min later. It was stuffed with turkey, bacon, avacado, and lettuce. It was a monster and broke my fast like a champ. As for service, my waitress was nice but I think she may have had too many tables. It took a while for her to take my order and she only asked if I needed anything when she brought my bill. Someone else ended up processing my payment as she was still busy. I did go during lunch so the restaurant was packed. Next time I'll try them for breakfast. Clearly a popular stop for both locals and travelers. read more

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Was scrolling through Yelp to find a place to eat and over heard about this place while walking around in the city. Total worth the visit! I ordered the salmon Florentine with a side of their Food Network, known beef minestrone. A cup is too small for a flavor this big, get the bowl! The salmon dish was delicious and the sides were so yummers! I was a hungry hippo but this would of been enough to go home with. The broccoli cheesey breaded thing and carrots was a good marriage to this dish. Ordered the German chocolate cake and it's very rich. Huge slice with multi layers. Will be snacking on this for few days. Ordered the lasagna to go, which is also seen on food Network. I took a bite of it when it was warm, it was great. I prefer lasagna cold, next day. (Explitive ) that was bomb!! I didn't take a photo cause I dropped the container and it got all shifted in the box, but it was so hella good. Huge portion. Cody was attentive and friendly. Facilities clean, dining area was cozy but sitting by the door is drafty. Totally will visit again. read more

Rosine's Restaurant - Salmon Florentine - American Near Me - Monterey, California

I've been here five or six times now, and I've only ever ordered the Field Green Chicken Cranberry Salad. Maybe next time I'll try their meatball appetizer (which I saw at a neighboring table last time, and it looked fantastic), or the angel hair pasta. But this salad is just so good, it's hard to pass up. Tonight I managed to beat the dinner rush, and the place didn't seem too loud. Service was very speedy, and my waitress Lauren was great. And it's always nice to get a spot near one of the open windows on a sunny evening as well. When I come to Monterey, this is the first place I want to eat dinner. read more

Rosine's Restaurant - Field Green Chicken Cranberry Salad - American Near Me - Monterey, California

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Stopped by for a late lunch and had such a good experience! We were prompted seated at a booth, which was so cozy and decorated for the fall holidays. Ordered the Calamari Strips and Chips for a starter and had the Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp as the main. The calamari was really easy to eat, and it didn't have the chewy texture that you'd normally expect of calamari. The angel hair was really flavorful without being overly salty or oily, which I really liked. I also tried a bite of Parmesan Chicken from the table, and that was piping hot and very tasty as well. We had to order a slice of cake to share at the end, which was the Chocolate Truffle. All in all, everything was delicious, and the portion sizes were really generous as well (especially the cake)! Definitely planning on coming back again. read more

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Trying breakfast here as well as a raspberry cheesecake. Ordered the Uptown 1 egg bacon potato's and toast. Hubby ordered the works omelette. Ordered a mocktail (paradise cove) orange pineapple Coconut cream sounded like a pina colada type drink let's hope it tastes good. Service was great so far. Lady was very helpful not rushed.y Mocktail is delicious!! The cheesecake was so good. The whip cream or marscapone on top with raspberry jelly delicious. Eggs cooked perfectly bacon was nice and thick one piece was on the hunt side but edible. Potato's were average. Overall my breakfast was good. Hubby liked his omelette. read more

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Came here for a dinner date with my wife based on the good reviews. I had the Lasagna that was featured on Food Networks Diners, Drive Inns, and Dives. My wife had the short rib dinner. I was not a fan of the Lasagna and my wife's short ribs were okay. The drinks were really good and we got a Cookies and Cream cake for dessert to go. The cake was definitely the highlight. The staff was friendly as well. read more

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Had a really great experience at Rosine's in Monterey. The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and everything felt very comforting and homemade. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive. Such a solid spot if you're looking for a good meal while in Monterey. Definitely a place I would come back to. read more

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I've walked by this restaurant many times and always wondered why the line was so long to get in.......I know now, the food is AMAZING. Started off with a must "Guava Limeade" and ordered Chicken Parm (absolutely delicious) and breakfast sandwich (great bread and bacon). And then we finished it off with a Cake Flight (3 good size slices). Cookie Butter (Biscoff) Rating 9.732 / Lemon Blueberry Rating 6.712 / Chocolate Raspberry 8.443 And my waitress was Awsome......... So knowing this order a Guava Limeade, Chicken Parm, and for sure Cookie Butter Cake with a cup of Joe..... You will not be disappointed. PS- I bought a slice of Banana Nut Cake to go because why the F*#k Not read more

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My family and I had a great lunch at Rosine's! There was no wait on a Tuesday afternoon for a party of 3. We got the hummus and loaded potato skins appetizers which both tasted great! We also had the chicken parm, lasagna, and the kids cheese pizza all delicious! Also worth mentioning was the guava lemonade which was my husband's favorite! We topped off the meal with two huge slices of cake to go ... lemon and cookies and creme 10/10!! read more

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One of my favorite eateries in Monterey. The place is always packed with happy customers. Those mile high cakes are what keep me going back. Nothing like them anyplace else. And the food is always delicious, no matter what you order. Highly recommend. read more

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One of those places that makes you feel like your home the minute you walk in the door. The food is great, the menu is expansive and the service has always been excellent. Our kids and grandkids always look forward to going to Rosine's. I know you'll love it too. read more

Just a gem of a romantic restaurant that is reasonably priced, service was excellent, staff friendly, had the lasagna with an added salad, the lasagna was generously portioned, fantastic cheesy flavor, and the croutons in the salad, were fabulous , they also possess a wide variety of desserts that are worth taking to go. read more

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This restaurant run so smoothly! It was my first time there and regardless of how busy it was it was still an amazing experience. Everyone clearly works as a team including the manger it's always nice to see this! The food was also so amazing 10/10 would come again! read more

Rosine's Restaurant - Ultimate Burger - American Near Me - Monterey, California

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I'm so glad we tried this place. We are on a 2 day trip to Monterey CA and we were looking for a good restaurant for dinner & found this restaurant. We made a reservation and were very pleased with how great the experience was. Food is delicious and our service was great! read more

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