We went for breakfast on Saturday, back on Sunday, and then returned for soup and cake after our whale watching on Sunday. Just wow!!!! Calamari steak and eggs and then the pina colada pancakes, both super delish! Their clam chowder, and massive cake slices that we shared (and shared before I took a pic!)

A gem in Monterey! Good portions. A diner like restaurant. The pasta was so creamy and the garlic bread was yummy as well. Not pictured but we also ordered the Crispy Calamari with Sweet Potato Fries. They give you a lot for an appetizer. Highly recommend the Hot Chocolate Cocktail

Condolences to everyone who love Rosine. This establishment, I hear, is usually a must stop for tourists and locals alike and I just know the employees there are awesome people I really do need to actually stop in and sit for a meal, goal for 2025... Unsure who knows but the El Estero Car Wash sells the cookbook. I bought one. I heart recipes

It was a perfect afternoon in Monterey with sunny weather in the mid-60's. We decided to sit outside at the sidewalk tables with the sun on our backs. The wait staff was exceptional. Sometimes when you sit outside, you feel forgotten by the staff. Not here! We both ordered Faux-jitos. The concoction was refreshing! My partner ordered a Turkey Dip Sandwich and, for $2 extra, ordered a Caesar Salad. Normally, we would never order a Caesar Salad unless it was prepared tableside. Restaurants will use Sysco bottled salad dressing that should never be called Caesar! Not here! The dressing was made in-house and was perfectly balanced; not too lemony, not too fishy, not too salty, and not too sour. The crouton were made in-house and, again, were the perfect size and texture. The salad was dressed in the kitchen, and YAY, was not overdressed! I could have been happy with just that wonderful crisp salad, but wait... There was more! The turkey was house roasted and sliced, served on lovely sesame-seeded bread that I believe was baked in-house or, at the very least cake from a local bakery. My partner loved it! I ordered the Chicken Parmagiana served on angel hair pasta with marinara instead of Fettuccine Alfredo. This was not a breaded chicken patty from Sysco. Instead, it was a whole chicken breast that was coated with seasoned crumbs and deep-fried. It was run under the salamander to melt the provolone, and then perched atop the pasta. The dish was garnished with fresh chopped flat leaf parsley and a bit of EVOO. It was tender, juicy, and crunchy! The marinara sauce, made in-house of course, was perfectly balanced; tomato-ey, but not too acidic, and not too runny or too thick. I could only eat 1/3 of the dish but I brought home the leftovers for dinner tomorrow night! Rosine's is known for the fabulous layer cakes baked in-house. We were too full, and didn't think about taking a slice to go, darn it! Try Rosine's, and you'll be a lifelong customer like us!

As we were walking through the shops and looking for a spot to grab lunch we ran into Rosine's Restaurant and decided to grab a table. I ordered the Full Rack of Ribs and had plenty of leftovers due to the portion size! The service was great and the outdoor seating is great on clear day.

I loved this place for breakfast! It's worth a little wait. Charming location and wonderful, yummy food! We sat outside with the puppy and just really enjoyed our experience here.

We didn't have any reservations and I was able to just walk in and get seated upstairs at a booth. I came in because I was randomly in Monterey and wanted a crab Benedict and from pictures on Yelp it appeared that this place had them, however to my surprise, it's on on weekends, I think just Sundays, so I just ordered a drink. I was really craving seafood for brunch and didn't want to head over to the pier. I called two other places and they also didn't have any crab Benedict's and if so it's just weekends as well, and I don't eat pork and I didn't want salmon or veggie Benedict so I sat and looked at my options on their menu. I decided to get a drink while I figured out my next stop and came across this delicious holiday menu. I should have ordered two drinks because wowww this Christmas mojito was creamy and strong and delicious. They have a whole holiday menu of drinks and they did not disappoint at all. The inside was still decorated like Christmas and the vibes were holiday and warm. Service was great and attentive. I know if I don't come for food I can at least enjoy some good cocktails. This restaurant is super dog friendly on the patio and it was filled with dogs and owners which I thought was super cute. Cons: two individual bathrooms that are gender neutral and the line was pretty long and the wait was long too.

I hadn't been to Rosine's in years, but it was just as pleasant an experience as I remembered. We made a reservation in advance, given the holiday rush, and were seated quickly. The atmosphere felt warm and inviting, perfect for a casual, yet hearty meal with friends. The food portions were impressively large--think Cheesecake Factory size--so come hungry. For our appetizers, we shared the calamari and fries. As for the mains, we ordered a good mix: the angel hair pasta, a French dip, the ultimate burger, and lasagna. Each dish was solid, satisfying, and lived up to expectations. For dessert, we tried a couple of cake slices. The key lime cake was refreshing but had a bit too much whipped cream for my liking--less key lime tartness than I'd prefer. We also ordered a couple of cake slices to go, and while they were priced around $10 per slice, the portions were so generous that even four of us couldn't finish them in one sitting. Overall, Rosine's still delivers a reliable and enjoyable dining experience with generous portions and hearty, comfort food. It was a nice return visit, and I'm sure I'll be back again in the future.

Popular breakfast/brunch spot. We got here around noon and luckily it was a short wait. They have a big menu of breakfast and lunch items, also a seasonal menu. The turkey avocado mushroom benedict sounded good and that turned out to be a great choice. Plus they give you 3 eggs! Wow. It was such a hearty breakfast. The downtown was a simple breakfast combo with eggs, bacon/sausage and pancakes. Their cake slices looked amazing (~$10 per slice) and we said we would come back for it.