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

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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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

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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Visiting friends in the Bay Area, my sister ab=nd I drove down to see Monterey Bay Aquarium and later went to eat at Rosineʻs. Desserts were the highlight of the trip. Had their New York Steak Salad, and their Reeseʻs Chocolate Cake. Staff is friendly and helpful with great suggestions. Love to go again and have another dessert! read more

I had not dined here in 20 plus years. They do a commendable job delivering good comfort food and providing great customer service in a very busy restaurant. We were a party of five who ordered dinner and a few desserts. Jose provided 5 star service supported by staff. Caesar salads were ordered all around. I felt mine was mediocre....perhaps underdressed, but definitely jacking any zing. For main courses, one person ordered short ribs, another blackened chicken, and two others ordered lamb shanks. Each was enjoyed those customers. I sampled a piece of lamb shank, which was excellent. I ordered the Rosine's NY steak medium rare? But delivered rare. Although it was a generous cut, there was no sear on it , and there was gristle and silver skin within the cut. It was seasoned perfectly, but the mushrooms ordered to complement it were flavorless. They seemed to have been sitting in waiting for quite sometime as they were completely limp.. The baked potato was delicious, perfectly cooked, with a cut of butter inside inside and a dollop of sour cream on the side. The broccoli cheese mush that was included as one vegetable side dish was offensive. It was so overcooked, it might as well have been.blended and served as a soup. The sliced carrots were tasty but barely warm. Two desserts were ordered. The Reese's peanut butter chocolate cake,m was superb! I ordered a piece of key lime pie which was simply not a very good expression of the flavors of an authentic key lime pie. It looked really pretty, but any depth of flavor was not there. The coffee was delicious and water fills and overall service was excellent. I will go back sometime just for the lamb shanks. This restaurant does a great job delivering good comfort food at large volume. It is a great family style environment, but sound reverberates throughout the dining room. Had I ordered the lamb shank for dinner, I'd have likely given it a four. There were many pluses and a few definite misses Next time.... read more

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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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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We ordered two pasta dishes with marinara sauce. It was awful! Neither of us finished our meal. The services was fast. I felt like I was in a college cafeteria with the bright lights and the conversations were magnified ten-fold with the high ceilings. I had to yell across the table to be heard. read more

Great service, great food, fabulous bakery items! As locals, we go here regularly, for breakfast or lunch. Wonderful spot to celebrate birthdays as their wide selection of cakes is fabulous! read more

This restaurant was not only delicious but the staff was also very sweet, engaging with my friend and I about what our plans were for after we consumed delectable sandwiches and burgers here, and they just overall had quite a cheery disposition! Plus, the German Chocolate and Red Velvet cake slices are really soft and delicious (: highly implore you to check out this establishment if you find yourself around the Monterey downtown area! (: read more

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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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

Oh Rosine, how good you were to us! Found this restaurant via TikTok and we originally came here just for cake but we ended up with drinks, a meal, AND cake. I had a peppermint martini and my sister had a RumChata hot chocolate......best holiday drinks I've ever had!! We then split a burger (forgot the name) that had 2 patties w/ grilled onions and mushrooms.....LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING...that burger was cooked/charred to perfection. We didn't finish it but we got a slice of carrot cake to go (recommend by a regular customer)! I will keep this place on my list for whenever I come back to Monterey. read more

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The service, the food and atmosphere were perfect! Definitely coming back; great brunch place AND they make an excellent assortment of cakes! Steak was delicious and cooked exactly as requested. All the staff were super friendly and service was fast! 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

My husband and I were visiting Monterey from San Francisco, in the beginning of December for his birthday. The ambiance was lovely. It was beautifully decorated for Christmas and the wait staff was friendly and the service was fast and efficient. We visited Rosine"s three times when we were in Momterey. We had the French Toast with real maple syrup, fruit. bacon, fresh squeezed orange juice, coffee, a delicious breakfast. We went back for a spectacular dinner. My husband and I had delicious drinks. My husband had blackened salmon with a delicious sauce, home made mashed potatoes, and asparagus. I had the garlic, olive oil, tomato, mushroom sauce with angel hair pasta that was perfectly al dente and the sauce was very tasty with perfectly made garlic bread. The portions are large, so we were too full to have desert and in the past, we had chocolate cream cake which was fabulous. They are known for their deserts. We did have tasty coffee. We came back for breakfast again and we both had Eggs Benedict with grilled potatoes, fresh squeezed orange juice. I asked for my poached eggs to be medium and they were perfectly done!!! The hollandaise sauce was perfect. The coffee was delicious and we were highly satisfied. Till the next time. Don't hesitate in going!!!! read more

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Everyone online recommended Rosine's for dinner when we were doing research for our trip. Then we find out that they were once featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives? Absolutely became a must-stop, and they more than lived up to the expectations. Started with the Crispy Calamari Strips and Fries. Let me tell you - they do not skimp out on the calamari. Huge portion of thick, fresh calamari that was the perfect start to the meal. (Fries were fries, nothing special, wouldn't hold your breath for them.) For dinner, though, had to try the minestrone soup and Rosine's Lasagna that they featured on the show. These dishes were incredible. The lasagna was hearty, meaty, cheesy, and oh-so satisfyingly filling. We shared it between the two of us and were stuffed after, so I can easily imagine there being leftovers. And their desserts... You've screwed up if you haven't left yourself space to try their cakes. The availability changes day to day depending on what they've prepared that day. I wish I could remember the name of the cake we tried, but it was rich, decadent, and will please any sweet-tooth. Plus, the slices are huge and plenty to share. I was surprised by how reasonable to prices are. When everything is getting so expensive, the prices were lower than what I expected and the portions bigger than what I expected. A pleasant treat. Definitely make a reservation. They can get busy, and you don't want to miss out. Highly recommend. read more

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

Been here many times and have enjoyed their delicious foods and desserts. Bought the Lemon Cake and Chocolate Truffle Cake & Chocolate Brownie for our Christmas Dessert. Great Service and Friendly Staff! read more

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Updating my review and stars here. I've gone quite a few times since my first taste and figured the place out. Order anything Italian, chicken parm or meatballs, Sicilian breaded meat, even the salmon dishes are good. I never go here without a reservation. The wait is too long and the key is getting a booth. It can be quite busy and if your stuck at a table by the entrance with people waiting and watching you eat, it feels a bit rushed. If you make it to cake that's amazing. The pieces are huge, enough to share with a table of four. Cocktails are pretty on spot too. Service is always friendly and they don't rush you even though there's a line at the door. It always seems to be busy for dinner, so reservations are key. read more

Located in downtown Monterey on Alvarado. There's plenty of restaurants on the street but Rosines stands out and it's obvious with the lines and crowds you see there. Quality Italian restaurants can often times be hard to find but Rosines is a great option for those craving some good spaghetti, pasta, seafood, and steaks. They are known for their pasta and spaghetti but every thing on the menu is good and worthy of trying. It is always busy on the weekends so prepare for a wait. We came after Thanksgiving so they had a big Christmas tree up which was super beautiful, all the decor and interior was really well done. I didn't try their cakes but they were absolutely HUGE. Many folks were ordering and talking about their cakes which seem to be a big hit here. As a local who grew up in the area, Rosines is worth a visit as the vibes and food are always impressive. read more

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Service was slow with a confused server. Most of our order was correct the first time, but everything needed several follow-up questions to clarify. The food was wonderful and more than plentiful. read more

Great Italian restaurant. One less star as they have great Italian meat dishes, and pasta but no grappa or lemon chello. Service was outstanding and food brilliant. Just serve more of traditional Italian libations. read more

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We ordered takeout. We were specifically looking for a chocolate cake situation, which of course was pretty notable. We ended up getting some of the Italian dishes for our mains. So we didn't dine in and I can't speak to the dine in experience, but I will say this was a good choice for takeout. I got the chicken Parm my wife got the angel hair pasta. Mean these were both very solid Italian choices but they weren't. You know standouts. They were kind of like what you could get anywhere. Which is what we were looking for. The cakes are good. I'm not really a big fan of this kind of traditional style of cake, normally it's just kind of cheap and not very high-quality in my opinion. I would say that to what makes this place stand out their cakes are not cheap or low quality. They do have some kind of fun things like I don't know Reeses or whatever smeared on them because you know their tags. But for what it is, this was a pretty good version of it. read more

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

Delicious food! Our party of 4 tried each other's dishes and all were great. We had a hard time choosing which cake to eat but settled on the red velvet and it was a good choice. read more

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Rosine's in Monterey is hands down one of the best local spots in the area. The steak sandwich for $24 was the best deal I've had in a long time packed with flavor and incredibly satisfying. My wife ordered the potato skins and loved them. We originally planned to finish the meal with one of their famous cakes, but we were way too full the portions are no joke. The menu is pure comfort food done right, and the atmosphere feels warm and inviting. Highly recommend if you're in Monterey and want a great meal at a great value. Can't wait to come back and try their breakfast! read more

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

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Even with the loss of dear Rosine, the family-owned restaurant is still doing well. It's always busy - a favorite of both locals & tourists for the large portions & consistent flavors. I prefer Rosine's when the tourists are hiding, though. The pace is slower & the service is calmer. I've been able to tuck myself into a small booth & work remotely or read a book while eating (and drinking) over 1-2 hours. There are window seat options, as well as booths & tables. For busy times, there is al fresco seating with heaters or umbrellas - depending on your needs. Bathrooms are gender-neutral and single stalls for privacy. The restaurant is clean & servers always smile. Many staff are family members! Parking is available on the street or parking garage, or one can walk from home or a hotel. The location is perfect! Don't forget the cakes!! Oh my! Have a slice for your appetizer since they are at least 5 layers (or more!). **I should mention that during the Pandemic lockdowns, Rosine's stayed open thanks to mobile for delivery services (like UberEats). I worked in COVID response during that time & tried to limit my contact with people to keep them safe. Rosine's management decisions kept my belly full while allowing their staff to earn a paycheck each week. Thank you for this thoughtful business decision. read more

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

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This is for take out: the whole experience was "meh". We needed a quick meal to take back to our hotel room and this was still open. Ordering was fine but we got back to the room and 1 of our salad containers was not closed and dumped out in the bag, we received no utensils or napkins. They never made our second salad. But it was too late by the time we got back. They did refund us, thankfully. The food was mid at best. Maybe the experience is different if you sit down? But everything, and I do mean everything, was bland. In desperate need of salt. The guac was terrible, the pico was probably the best thing, the mashed potatoes dry and bland, and the Angel Hair pasta was ok. Needed salt and seasoning but not the absolute worst. On whole, I'm probably never coming here again, nor would I recommend to anyone. read more

The food was delicious 100/100 and the staff was great ! We sat outside so we attended pretty quick. read more

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Our server was very kind and helpful to find vegan options, the best seemed to be the veggie burger. Wish there were others! The interior isn't very modern but the atmosphere was more upscale than most others we visited in Monterey. read more

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

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Came in today with family from out of town. I know that often restaurants won't seat parties until everyone arrives, but with a large party, rain, and not a large waiting area it was pretty uncomfortable waiting for our table. The table was roomy and comfortable for all of us. But with the warm, wet weather the doors and windows were left open and our table had flies and gnats buzzing around the entire time we were there. It is very distracting and frustrating to be eating with bugs flying around your face. We had a variety of dishes- brunch menu item (CA Bowl), hot tuna, bacon jam and blue burger, hot turkey sandwich, calamari steak sandwich, and clam chowder. All the food was very good, very tasty. The dessert case was tempting, but we were full from our lunch. Service was okay, but we often had to ask for refills. read more

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The restaurant is located fairly close to the wharf. It is a great location if you want to have an outing and dinner. The environment is mellow, and casual attire is welcome. The service at Rosine's has always been great, I went recently to celebrate my sister's birthday in May. The servers are always attentive and polite. The online reservation system is really easy to use. The food is satisfying, whether you want seafood or steak. There are also burgers with a gourmet twist. They have a simple menu for kids as well. If you aren't up for dinner, the cakes and pies are well worth the stop in. I have never been disappointed by the cakes at Rosine's. read more

I was just in town for a week and finally tried this place. Always busy during lunchtime and it has areas to sit inside and out. Service was very friendly and helpful with the menu. I ended up getting the club sandwich and trying the famous show soup. Both things were really good. Definitely seems to be a good place to have lunch or breakfast. Will definitely try again when I'm back in the area. read more

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Rosine's restaurant really impressed me. From all the previous reviews, it seemed like this place was only a brunch spot. Upon further inspection, they had a dinner menu! It was a Great evening overall and the beef short rib was delicious. read more

Rosine's Restaurant - Short Rib with carrots broccoli cheddar casserole Mashed potatoes - American Near Me - Monterey, California

Huge menu with a lot of various diner-quality dishes. The chicken pesto sandwich is warm and buttery, and their other sandwiches also came in a great portion. My friend got the Angeline pasta and they were very generous with the tomatoes. The service was pretty quick and there's plenty of seating inside. We'd definitely want to come back to try one of their huge cake slices. read more

Rosine's Restaurant - Angeline Pasta, Chicken Pesto Sandwich - American Near Me - Monterey, California

Great Food. Great Service. Thank you Shelly. Place is busy which is a clue that it is really good food. The Desserts looked super yummy. We will try them next time. read more

Awesome place for brunch! All street parking but if it's a Sunday you can park in the green color curb. Else you may find a parking space a few blocks down (and about a ten minute walk from the wharf). We opted for outside seating to avoid the additional wait. Lot of variety and a good brunch size menu. The Clam Chowder was excellent and if this came in a bread bowl, it could've been a meal in itself. We opted for the Crab eggs benedict, the All downtown and the chicken tenders and waffles. The eggs was slightly overcooked as we were expecting the yolk to ooze out when we cut in to it, but overall had good taste and fresh. The Chicken Tenders and Waffles is not something I would order again. I was expecting freshly breaded chicken or homemade waffles. The Downtown platter was decent but if we have to choose one, we would stick with the Eggs Benedict. read more

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The food was pretty good but nothing special. We didn't try the things they were most well known for so that could be part of the issue. I know this place is super hyped up and it was good but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. The service was very good and sitting on the patio made for a great vibe. Not sure I would have enjoyed sitting inside read more

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