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Rosine's Restaurant, Monterey, CA

Rosine's Restaurant

4.7 (880)
$30 and under
American
434 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940-2711

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Rosine's Restaurant

4.7
$30 and under
American
Monterey

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 53 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
Rosine's Restaurant turns traditional American comfort food into an art form. This local family-owned and operated casual dining restaurant has been open since 1980. The Culcasi family, owners of Rosine's, have received a bit of national fame as they appeared on Guy Fieri's show 'Diners, Drive-ins and Dives'.
Rosine's offers indoor and outdoor (pet friendly) dining serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, with unique signature craft cocktails. Breakfast offers include Eggs Benedicts, and a variety of other breakfast specialities with gluten free and vegetarian options. For lunch and dinner, there is a mix of American and Italian dishes. The most popular dishes on the menu include their Beef Minestrone soup, Chicken Parmesan and Lasagna. Scrumptious sandwiches, fresh salads and burgers are also elevated. Known world wide for their award-winning house made desserts. A consistent winner with the locals for Best Comfort Food, Best Family Restaurant, Best Desserts + more.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Dessert
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We do offer catering. Call us at 831-375-1400 to inquire..
  • Private party facilities
    We do not offer a private room for events but are able to hold larger size parties in the main dining room. Please call 831-375-1400 to inquire.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Cross street
    Between W Pearl St and W Franklin St, alongside Bonifacio Pl
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    MST Bus Stop is located at 201 Pearl Street. Walk North on Tyler St, left onto Bonifacio Pl, destination is across the street on your right. Or walk up Pearl Street and turn right on Alvarado St, walk half way down destination is on your left.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 880 people are saying

Rosine's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    American

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for brunch

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Kid-friendly

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighborhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rosine's Restaurant is a beloved local gem in Monterey, known for its "consistently great food" and "excellent service." Its extensive menu offers all-day breakfast, hearty entrees, and "fabulous desserts." The atmosphere is lively and inviting, perfect for family gatherings or casual dining. Reservations are recommended to avoid waits.
880 Reviews
  1. Shawn

    Tahoe1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, great service. A little noisy, but given how busy they were, it was expected

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  2. Lydia

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So yummy and great for kids! Everything we got was delicious.

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  3. Gary

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dining experience. It’s a little busy when we arrive but everything went well. Fast service attention to detail. Great service, food and ambiance. We will be back!

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  4. Ma Tonette

    Las Vegas1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I reserved on OpenTable but never got a text from them. I had to be going to the desk to ask. And when I got there the lady didn’t even know my number 🤦🏻‍♀️ she doesn’t look familiar to OpenTable. And there was a booth available but she said it’s reserved but she gave it to a guy that came way later than we were. Not to mention that the server we got is older and really slow. We just thought that since there’s a lot of people waiting that it would be good. It was just an alright but priced demands for a better service
    Rosine's RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Ma Tonette, We would like to clarify a few details regarding your visit. Our records show that your reservation was made at 12:24pm for a 1:00pm arrival, and you checked in with the host at 12:37pm. While we are always happy to seat guests as early as possible, seating is based on table availability and existing reservations. The booth you referenced had been reserved for another party that they requested when they booked their reservation, which is why it was unavailable. We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. We are fortunate to have many dedicated team members who have been with us for many years, and they work hard to provide caring service to our guests. We wish you all the best.

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  5. Alexis

    Cleveland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we had was wonderful. Lasagna, pesto pasta, linguine alfredo, chicken parmesan. Really wanted to save room for dessert cuz it looked amazing, but we were too stuffed. Be sure to make reservations ahead of time

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  6. Kristen

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were visiting the area and gave Hula’s a try after the aquarium. It was really good and the server was great! Food portions were huge! Would definitely recommend!

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  7. Roxanne

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Rosine's. A breath of fresh air place for brunch. My husband and I were seated immediately, we requested outdoor seating. Our dog was with us and along with our waters a dog bowl was given as well! Such a considerate gesture that just came with the service. Our server was always smiling, checked on us regularly and our order came so much quicker than I expected. Hubby ordered an Eggs Benedict plate, and fell in love with the potatoes included. I ordered a short stack with eggs and bacon along with a Bloody Mary (which my server made sure was exactly how I liked it). If I had a complaint it would be that my bacon was saltier than I'd like. That's a personal preference however. Also as most downtown areas, parking is hard to find. The 90 minute rule is strictly enforced. The meter checker in their little car was constantly making rounds. Rosine's, I'll definitely be back, and will try harder to not get stuck in front of your bakery and dessert window again!

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  8. Ray

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My server went out of her way to make sure that my meal came out of the kitchen with the modifications I wanted. There's never a bad meal at Rosine's!

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  9. Carol Gold

    San Francisco27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rosine's has just become my go-to breakfast place in Monterey.

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  10. Christa

    Sacramento3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had breakfast here two days in a row. The breakfast was excellent, my husband had the same omelette twice and I had a vegetable omelette one day and ground beef and eggs the next day. I preferred the second over the first for overall taste. The breakfast potatoes are were fresh and very tasty. The desserts looked so yummy but we were full after eating so we never got the opportunity to try any of the cakes or brownies.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Dessert
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We do offer catering. Call us at 831-375-1400 to inquire..
  • Private party facilities
    We do not offer a private room for events but are able to hold larger size parties in the main dining room. Please call 831-375-1400 to inquire.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Cross street
    Between W Pearl St and W Franklin St, alongside Bonifacio Pl
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    MST Bus Stop is located at 201 Pearl Street. Walk North on Tyler St, left onto Bonifacio Pl, destination is across the street on your right. Or walk up Pearl Street and turn right on Alvarado St, walk half way down destination is on your left.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Casual dress is appropriate, Rosine’s is a relaxed, family-style restaurant where guests commonly dine in comfortable, casual attire for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Yes, Rosine’s offers outdoor seating (sidewalk/patio), which many guests use and find either livelier or, in some cases, a quieter alternative to the busy dining room. Outdoor seating is pet friendly.

Busiest: weekend brunches, Friday/Saturday nights, holidays and special-event evenings (Mother’s Day, New Year’s Eve, Jazz Festival). Quietest: weekday mornings/early lunches and early weekday dinners. If you want a calmer meal, aim for midweek or an early seating.

Yes, guests report dining at Rosine’s on holidays (Mother’s Day, New Year’s Eve, Easter) and the restaurant has handled busy holiday crowds. Because holiday hours and crowds vary, call ahead and make a reservation for holiday dining.

Rosine’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM daily. Lunch: Mon–Fri 11:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 11:00 AM–4:00 PM. Dinner: Mon–Fri 5:00 PM–9:00 PM, Sat–Sun 4:00 PM–9:00 PM. Always call ahead if you plan to visit around holidays or special events.

Family-friendly seating: yes, Rosine’s is a popular, family-oriented spot with booths and larger tables for groups and kids. Guests often celebrate birthdays and family meals here. Accessible seating: not explicitly stated in available information; call the restaurant ahead to confirm wheelchair access or specific seating needs.

Yes, during peak times Rosine’s can have waits and may place guests on a waiting list; many reviewers recommend making reservations to avoid long waits, especially on weekends and holidays when waits of 30–45 minutes were reported.

Portions at Rosine’s are generous, many guests describe meals as “huge” or “giant portions, ” and several reviewers said they took leftovers home. Expect hearty, comfort-food servings whether you order pasta, steaks, or sandwiches, which makes it a good value if you’re hungry.

Yes, guests commonly ask for reservations, outdoor seating, or booth seating and report staff will often honor reasonable requests when possible. Rosine’s is pet-friendly outdoors and can accommodate allergies or dietary notes if you call ahead; because some guests reported mix-ups, it’s best to confirm requests by phone when you reserve.

Yes, Rosine’s can work well for a casual, lively date night, especially if you enjoy hearty comfort food and standout desserts. Expect a warm, family-run atmosphere with generous portions, craft cocktails, and an impressive dessert case. If you prefer a quieter evening, pick an early dinner, a corner booth, or outdoor seating (often calmer) and call ahead for a reservation.

Go early or midweek for a calmer experience. Weekends, holiday brunches, Friday/Saturday nights and special-event evenings are often busy and louder; several guests recommend reservations. Early dinner or weekday visits tend to be quieter and easier to get a preferred table.

Yes, Rosine’s is kid- and family-friendly. Many guests bring children for breakfasts, family dinners, and birthday celebrations; portions are large and there are kid-pleasing dishes. For younger children, an early seating or a booth may make the visit more comfortable.

Weekdays (Monday–Thursday) are generally the best choice for a quieter, more relaxed visit. If you must go on a weekend, aim for an early seating to avoid the busiest brunches and dinner rushes.

Rosine’s has a warm, energetic, family-run atmosphere, casual and friendly with a lively, sometimes noisy dining room. Guests love the homey comfort-food vibe and upbeat service, though several note high noise levels during peak times. Booths and outdoor seating often feel more relaxed and private.

Yes, Rosine’s is dog-friendly for outdoor seating. Guests have reported sitting on the sidewalk patio with dogs and the staff being welcoming to pets outdoors.

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Rosine's Restaurant

4.7
$30 and under
American
Monterey

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 53 times today
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