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Rosine's Restaurant Incorporated in Monterey is a three star American restaurant. This place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant features brunch. This restaurant is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
Rosine's has been in Monterey forever and a day in downtown Alvarado. I'd like to think that this place is great because you always see so many people in it and there's practically always a line....
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rosine's has been a fixture on Monterey's downtown Alvarado avenue. for nearly 30 years. It is quite popular, not just with the curious summer tourists, but locals go here for the heaping amounts of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
happen to stumble into this place, we were looking for a place to eat and found a crowd of people waiting so we figured this place must be good..came in for sunday brunch...food was avg, i mean cant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's actually super rare that we will actually eat at one place twice during one vacation. We did it at Rosine's this trip to Monterey! Before dinner, I urban-spooned and yelped this place and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend who lives in the area brought us to this place. She pretty much sold us on the desserts. For lunch I got a meatball sub with side salad. No complaints. It was a huge sandwich and a good sized...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Located on the main commercial street in downtown Monterey.Good food at reasonable prices. We are talking about generous portions of everything.The Southwestern chicken salad was delicious. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is located right at downtown. Very convenient. My friends and I were looking for a place to eat before heading to the Aquarium. After eating you can walk down half a block and a trolley takes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must admit right up front that I haven't been to Rosine's in years, but when I lived in Monterey I went here once or more per week for over a year. The staff was fantastic and always went out of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what place Jill was eating at,(the one that gave 1 star) but the Rosines we went to twice in one day was great!!!!! For Monterey, the price was very fair and the food was excellent. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant would have you believe that they're a local favorite and community oriented. Not so much. They care about the bottom line--money, and to hell with the food and or service. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday night, late for Monterey (8:30pm)...crowded, but we were seated within a few minutes. Service was a little slow, but the homestyle food & cheap prices are worth it.Dessert is where it's at!
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a recent trip to Monterey, my husband had suggested that we go to Rosine's for breakfast the next day. It's a place that he used to go to all the time and always with great food and service. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stumbled upon this restaurant quite randomly. However I'd say we lucked out. The prices of the food were very reasonable. I had the california club sandwhich which was really good. Everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhhhhh....Fat cakes = fat Hazel. I seriously need to STOP!
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a gigantic piece of cake that is delicious to share with someone, then come here. if you want a nice decent sald on a hot summer day, this will do as well. otherwise........The service...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the restaurant. Even at 2:00 pm on Saturday the place was busy with people coming in and enjoying the food. We certainly did. We ordered salads which were generously constructed and quite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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I'd personally recommend, if you're hungry that is, the "Ultimate Burger" as it is sincerely blissful. I had to split it with my husband because it was so huge. Then comes the deserts . . . oh b...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Finding a restaurant away from the touristy areas of Monterey seemed like a good bet. Yelp says that this place is good which means it must be. What you get here is bad diner food at high prices.The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I headed out for Monterey for a few days to get away. We didn't have much of a plan except to get away and spend some time together. We didn't have any suggestions for food or any...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I make a trip down to Monterey, I make it a point to visit Rosine's. One of the reasons I like it so much is because of Egg's Benedict. I'm a huge fan of dish and this is the only place I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go here for one reason only: THE CAKE!!! I love it! I can't help but love it; the cake itself is moist, the icing complements the cake, the ingredients are premium and the slices are huge!My...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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Definitely a family oriented restaurant. Delicious food, and drink. Not exactly cheap, but then again..you're in Monterey...nothing is really cheap. But affordable...yes. The deserts are definitely the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best place for cake!! I mean the best chocolate cake I have ever had! When I lived in MB we'd go there for cake and stroll on Alvarado while taking bites of chocolate cake, yum! Their food is good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We spent a weekend in Monterey and stopped here for brunch. It was pretty crowded with a family type atmosphere, like a Perkin's back East. I wasn't too hungry, so I ordered the Calamari Strips &...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Really I think the main draw for this place is its deserts. It has huge huge cakes and cheesecake, etc All the deserts look very impessive, and from my experience, tastes good too. Otherwise this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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Good food and a nice family atmosphere make Rosine's our favorite restaurant when visiting Monterey. We always save room for their yummy and HUGE slices of cake. Prices are reasonable, especially for the cake.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were in town for Thanksgiving and my sister recommended that we hit up Rosine's for brunch. We walked in and they were already super friendly, greeting us with a smile. We had kids and a few adults...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is just for breakfast. They local clientele was a bit like overhearing a Twilight Zone episode playing in the background, but the coffee was great. I had something like a southwestern...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i loved Rosine's. i say it in the past tense because i no longer live in the area and therefore, no longer frequent the restaurant. my friends and i referred to it as "the big cake place." this was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rosine's is a Monterey INSTITUTION. I remember eating here when I was a kid and it was located across town. This is definitely a local's restaurant and is one of my favorite places for lunch when I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My stars are for take out desserts only as I have never eaten here. If you are looking for that old fashioned party cake with frosting and sprinkles (I know it sounds boring, but sometimes it's what...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quaint little spot, with a serious commitment to quality food. The dessert case near the front door is your first indication. I had a steak salad, which was fresh and delicious. Table service was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went there on a Sat night, kinda early (8pm). Place wasn't very busy and they seated our party of 5 quickly.Good:-Drinks ordered and delivered quickly (replenished without being asked)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't sure what to think of Rosine's before dining here. The reviews were all over the place, so it was up to me to see for myself whether or not this truly was just a "Denny's equivalent".Around...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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We love Rosine's. We always stop here whenever we're in Monterey. They have a huge selection of dishes but make sure you leave room for...BIG CAKE! They have at least 10 different kinds (look in the glass...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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This family friendly restaurant has tastly homecooked meals! It is family owned and has very been around for quite some time! Parking is easily found and staying to eat is well worth it! You are also walking...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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We eat here at least 2-3 times a month with our family. Always good and the homemade soups and desserts are to die for!
judysbook.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I came here for our 1st meal in Monterey. This place is charming, very well decorated for fall, complete with twinkle lights! Attentive service and fair prices. We would recommend sharing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We used to go here when we were in high school. Average food but most people go for the desserts. Go see why for yourself. I bet you can't finish a slice of cake.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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Excellent food, something for everyone on the menu. Breakfast,lunch and dinner are equally good. Save room dessert, there are too many to choose from!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pass on the food; get dessert. They serve ginormous pieces of cake that are hella good. Although sometimes the variety is a little limited. There is a constant stale smell in this place - I dunno if...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I keep reading about people who come into Rosines for breakfast or lunch, ordered a whole meal and ended being somewhat satisfied, but in general disappointed. I hate to tell you guys but you have the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I feel so bipolar about Rosine's. One visit is perfect and the next is horrible. The food is delicious 90% of the time, I even like their breakfast. I was there the other day around 4 pm and wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best way I can describe this restaurant is with the word "okay". The calamari strips on the caesar salad were a nice twist, but neither the salad nor the strips were bursting with flavor. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We originally wanted to go to the Old Monterey Cafe a couple blocks from this place, but due to the fact that the line was out the door and we were starving, we came here for breakfast; it was o-k....
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Monterey every 4th of July with my family (fireworks on the beach!) and the past two times we've gone, we've eaten here for breakfast.The first time, I remember, wasn't bad. Good food, good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haaaave mercy! Thank goodness we didn't order anything else. I still can't believe we were full for hours on end. I was afraid it would ruin my Fish Hopper experience because of being that full! wooo!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A good place to eat, nice, hearty food simply presented. Located on the main drag in Monterey, Rosine's features a pretty broad menu, with pastas, sandwiches, and various cuts of fish, beef, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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We are locals and eat at Rosine's probably 2-3 times a month. This place is always packed and the servers are friendly. Our favs are the brunch specials they have on the weekends with a mimosa or for lunch I...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best old standard in Monterey. You'll always get a great meal at any time of the day and you'll drool over the cakes forever and ever -- it's been 20 years for me and I still do it!
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a good, hearty dinner in downtown Monterey.Decor leaves a bit to be desired, but you're not here to eat the wallpaper, are ya? We had a very pleasant server who was cordial without...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I happened upon Rosine's after taking a random trip to Monterey on Easter Sunday. I was looking for a nice, casual place to grab some lunch, and this place had an enticing menu.Service: great--the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The service here is great. The food is pretty bland. The dessert counter lady is rude and impatient. Not a big fan which is a shame since they are in a convenient location.
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here on the recommendation of our hotel front desk clerk when we asked for a kid friendly place. That it was. Thanks guy. The bread was sort or yucky. The food was average. My wife asked if...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Rosine's regularly for more than 10 years and have always had excellent food and service. The minestrone soup is my favorite. I usually order the Angel Hair Pasta with Goat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I come here about once a month but mainly for their breakfasts. I even order their breakfast stuff for lunch. The rest of the menu is OK, nothing to rave about, just OK. As for the desserts, I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food, considering you don't order the beef that made my girlfriend barf twice the next day.It all was delicious, but wayyy too expensive. And on my second visit, my waiter gave about three...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The first few times I ever ate at Rosine's despite the slow service (we always seemed to be ignored) it was a fairly nice place to eat...So I thought. Their appetizers are fairly good I would...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you are starving and you don't really care about anything else, this is for you. We went in because we were trying to catch a movie and needed dinner immediately. This was the first place we saw....
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know that a lot of other folks have reviewed this restaurant and haven't given it more than three stars. But, I must say this, their desserts are tasty, just as they are massive. I like that their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure how long this place has been here.... but this is the first time that I have noticed it. Sometimes in Monterey you want to have a decent meal that isn't fast food but that doesn't cost...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was staying in this old part of Monterey for a friend's wedding for the weekend and I didn't know that this cozy downtown existed. As most of the tourist or whoever visit "Monterey" I was always...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After walking around the Old Monterey Market Place, we decided to have dinner at Rosine's. I ordered the Angel Hair Pasta which came with a choice of soup or salad. I chose the Tortilla soup which...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If this review was only for Rosine's desserts, I would give it five stars, but their food brings it down one star. I have eaten meals here twice, but ordered take-out dessert close to ten times. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went strolling down the street and decided to eat at Rosine's. We were seated at a pretty crappy table and the sun was blinding us in the eyes. Not cool. I like that they give you your salads...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is only average, nothing special on the menu. Only thing worth going for is the dessert. I've heard that the breakfast is well done. Servers are hit or miss, either super nice or mean.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The boy and I decided to go here for his pre-marathon pasta meal. Luckily, the place wasn't too crowded and we were seated quickly. Felt bad for the hostess because there was another woman who...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Rosine's at least 50 times during the 17 years that I lived in Salinas - Monterey. Why? GIANT CAKE!Breakfast is decent, lunch is okay. The prices are reasonable. Servers are always...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place will make you feel like home. We were there because it was recommended by a waitress at Passionfish for cheese cake. We arrived there 5 minutes before they closed on Sunday night but they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HAVE YOU SEEN THEIR CAKES! OMG. So birthday brunch here last weekend and I am totally sold. The place was crowded, but the service was amazing. Very attentive, constant refills, friendly conversation...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rosine's serves up the largest slices of cake I've ever seen. Between four people we barely made a dent in two slices! I highly recommend the "almond joy." Oh, gooey coconutty almond goodness. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Rosine. You sure know your cakes. If I'm eating in the area, I HAVE TO swing by for a huge slice. Moist. Heaps of frosting. Heaven.
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to dine here frequently when my in-laws lived some blocks away. Food was mediocre most of the time, but service was incredibly friendly. Entree portions are very large (not Margie's style...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is truly a great place for lunch. Everything I have ordered here has been good. The prices are medium. I am always full and happy when I walk out. It tends to be crowded at lunch, so arrive...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rosine's a good restaraunt. They have good food and great dessert. The location is perfect; which makes this a must go place.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
http://www.rosinesmonterey.com/Since Margie's Diner is no longer, went to Rosine's, it was good but not Margie's. The dessert glass case was impressive, monstrous 6 layer cakes, pies, puddings, large...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a long weekend of fancy-pants food, I needed some good diner type food. I remembered Rosine's from a trip years ago and wanted to see if they still had the yummy food and massive slices of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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The website claimed the restaurant was award winning; apparently, this award was just for their cakes which were as not moist as an award winner should be. The cakes must be judged solely on size. Calamari was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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Rosine's serves up the typical American-style fare you can find at most restaurants. The prices are reasonable, and the food is pretty good. But the real draw of this place is the cakes. Order a slice...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good sandwiches and fries. You'll find all the comfort foods at Rosine's. It's where I used to go with friends before or after a movie at the theater down the street. They have pretty good food,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so this place smells a little more like rancid dairy products each time I visit; HOWEVER, it gets three stars for possessing two important assets, neither of which have to do with the hokey french...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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Everything served at Rosine's is filling and fairly priced, which explains why this local favorite is always busy. Aside from the large, airy window seats, the place has an upscale cafeteria feel, but its...
frommers.com - user review
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our friends who stayed in monterey 4 nights ate dinner at rosine's 3 of those nights! we joined them the last night and could see why. we had some of the best lasagna we've ever tasted for $10.25...
igougo.com - user review
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we went to rosine's for dinner twice with our two kids, ages 7 and 3. both meals were excellent. it.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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whether it be breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you will feel at home eating at this charming, family-owned eatery. during weekend breakfast hours, the place is loud with the chatter of happy patrons. the crowd is...
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Rosini's Restaurant in Monterey, California. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
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