Bloody Mary is one of the best I have had Good is delicious Lasagna awesome Seafood pasta also very good Service was great Cheryl is a wonderful server and the cakes are the best read more

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

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

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

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

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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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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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

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

We had a reservation for 6:30 on a Friday and they let us go 30 minutes earlier than that, our server was efficient and the food came out quick. The food was delicious, all the salads were fresh and the steak with all the sides is a great price. 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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Came in for a late lunch. It is conveniently located on the corner, but you may have a problem locating parking. They have parking on the street you just gave to drive slow and see if anyone is leaving. They have an area to sit outside but we sat inside. They do take reservations. It is a hopping place but they do seem to sit everyone fairly quickly. We were seated quickly and everyone was very nice. They have huge desserts displayed on the window case. The food was all very good portions and all very delicious and hot. Everything had flavor and had so much to choose from. My husband got the chicken parmigiana and it was really good. They accommodated me as I wanted chicken piccata but it is on their dinner menu but they still let me order it which was nice. It too was good and flavorful and had a lot of sauce. Both plates come with plenty of garlic bread as well. Merina our waitress was nice; a little slow but they were really busy so can't really complain. read more

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We were pleased with our visit to Rosine's. We were in Monterey from out of town and we're so happy to find this gem that locals come to. I loved my Crab Benedict - yum and my partner loved the pork chop special. Generous portions. Wish I had room for their ginormous cake! read more

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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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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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

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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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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Amazing food right in the heart of downtown Monterey. We stayed within walking distance and the massive cake display caught our eye. We celebrated a birthday here and we couldn't have picked a better spot. The food was delicious. The environment was very family and kid friendly but also a great date spot. Our food was delicious but the cake was the highlight of the night. We opted for the trip sampler and it was definitely a generous plate full. Overall it was an amazing night and worthy of a return next time we are in town read more

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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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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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The food was incredible! Everything was fresh, and the salad and dishes were truly delicious. The service was excellent, and Diana was very attentive to all our needs. The ambiance was wonderful; since it was our first time at the restaurant. It was a wonderful surprise. Because we came for the Mariachi concert, we were looking for a place to dine. I will definitely return to this restaurant. Thank you so much for the outstanding service; we will definitely come back! 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

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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Omg Katy is f*kin awesome here and made my already good experience 100x better. I live 5 hours away but would come here again just to have her serve again. So much personality and fun vibe. The food was great, had French toast and potato skins. Huge place full of seating; I wish I had room to try the cake when I was here. read more

Rosine's Restaurant - Loaded Potato Skins - American Near Me - Monterey, California

Honestly, if you're not a 5 star or possibly a 4 star restaurant in Monterey, you probably won't be open long. Plenty of competition and the rent has got to be crazy. The food is delicious. Fresh, tasty, hearty, and generous portions. It's a family run business serving B,L&D -American food, pastas, steaks, desserts, the works. I love all of it! My go to is usually sandwiches, but the pasta here is so good too. The service is outstanding. My cup is never empty. The ambiance is very nice without being fancy. Meaning if you're wearing a t-shirt and a ball cap, you're still welcome to dine in. It's a great place to eat. read more

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

I've probably had about 20 different chicken fried steaks in my life from different restaurants. This was THEE best one I've ever had. Not to mention the service was amazing. It was very busy and our food probably came within 15 minutes, which is incredible in my opinion. Super clean and classy restaurant, will never forget this experience. read more

Rosine's Restaurant - Chicken fried steak - American Near Me - Monterey, California

Today was my first time here. The place from the outside looks cozy and cute at the same time so we decided to give it a try. The service 100000/10 our server was honest and truly kind. And the food she recommended was delicious. We had the pesto chicken sandwich and as well the tuna sandwich with American cheese. 10/10 And don't get me started with the cakes. We got the banana walnut and the chocolate cheesecake. The flavor was delicious. I will definitely come back here again and recommend to others about this place! read more

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

Ordered the bacon jam blue cheese burger for lunch because I thought it looked interesting and a little bit unusual. It wasn't bad at all, but maybe a little bit underwhelming, a little boring. This place definitely had a classic "Baker's Square Restaurant" chain feel to it, but a bit elevated. The burger certainly fit into that mold. My server was awesome though. read more

Rosine's is a place I wanna gatekeep but I actually tell everybody about it because it's one of my faves :) I usually always get exactly the same thing- the pesto pasta + a cup of the chowder if they have it!! You can add a side of soup to any entree for $1 & it's some of the best chowder ever!! Considering the location, the prices are soo good too- I think the pasta I get is like $16. My 2nd advice would be to always get a slice of cake. Their cake is the best!! You could definitely share a slice since they're super big- I usually eat it over a few days. One of my fave things to do is get a to-go slice to eat by the water! read more

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The overwhelming stench of wet rag throughout the restaurant slapped us in the face the moment we walked through the door. It got worse when we were seated at a freshly wiped down table. The doors and windows were all wide open on a summer evening too. We were hoping it would fade as time went on, but it didn't. My spoon was dirty and right when my fiancé was about to dig into the lasagne, a live spider crawled out. He was about to just kill it and still eat the lasagne, but I told him no and flagged one of the servers down. To their credit, they acknowledged it and rectified it in a timely manner. Food wise: The lasagne was good: cheesy, meaty, noodle-y but salty. The minestrone was hearty, although also quite salty. The star of the show was the carrot cake: moist with lots of carrots, coconut and nuts and a light cream cheese frosting. Management/staff: Please change out your towels and wash basins. Our focus was on the smell throughout the meal instead of the food. It was bad. read more

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Made a visit before the new year on our way to Carmel. Been coming here for years whenever we're in the area. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all great! Huge portions and good food with great service. read more

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The place was busy on a Sunday morning, but we had fast and excellent service from Marissa. I had the tortilla scramble and my husband had the chili egg puff. We split a cinnamon bun pancake. We both had to tell her that this was the best breakfast we have ever had, not even exaggerating. Everything was great. read more

Cosy brunch place! The egg chilli puffs were delicious. Service was pleasant. We also got a slice of double chocolate cake, it was fine, nothing to write home about. read more

Rosine's Restaurant - Egg chilli puffs - American Near Me - Monterey, California

This is a great restaurant serving homemade food! They have indoor and outdoor seating. They make desserts in house and the cake slices are huge. The chocolate cake is amazing and I'm VERY picky. This is homemade and moist with fresh frosting. $10 for a huge slice was a deal. We had the SW chicken salad. It is super fresh and big. We also had the chicken pesto sandwich with sweet potato fries. It was all delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant. Service was great too! Prices are reasonable. read more

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I was excited to check out this spot with the high ratings. Came here on Father's Day which I would anticipate to be busy and do not mind. Upon sitting down and waiting for someone to order, I waited over a good 15 minutes (to the point that people who came in later than me got to order first) which was disappointing for a place with such a well known reputation. It got to a point that I had to ask the host for someone to come. Food took a min to come and it was alright. Personally, I will not be coming back given how bad my first impression this spot was. read more