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    Rose Cove Cafe

    3.8 (273 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    ROSE COVE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Manhattan
    Jack C.

    3.5 stars. When we visited the restaurant had a bit of a stressed atmosphere. We started at the bar while we waited for our table. The bar tender was very irritated by the amount of activity and made that clear to us as we sat down. We were at the bar for about ten minutes. My wife received her drink, but I had to wait an additional twenty minutes after being seated before I received mine. I felt bad for our waitress as she made several attempts to get my drink. Beyond that, we sat outside at a fire table which was a unique experience (in a good way). Food was excellent as were the drinks, but the stress level from the staff degraded the experience.

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    Stella K.

    Lovely restaurant in the heart of Ogunquit. Diverse menu, with many options for seafood, meat and some vegetarian options. We didn't want a big dinner, so opted for soup and salads. Lobster bisque very filling and hearty was served with croutons. The clam chowder was well done and filling. We included lobster meat on the salad which made it a full meal! After dinner fudge was a great touch! We sat on the patio, next to a fire pit to take out some of the evening chill. The restaurant is positioned next to a very busy street, so it was noisy. Service was great and with a smile. Overall a positive experience.

    A complimentary dessert

    The restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere, both inside and out. Based on the setting and appearance, we expected a more upscale dining experience, but unfortunately the food didn't live up to those expectations. I ordered the broccoli salad with shrimp. The shrimp was well cooked and flavorful, but the broccoli salad tasted like something you'd find at a supermarket deli rather than a restaurant at this price point. My partner had the fried scallops, which came with only fries, a small wedge of watermelon, and a couple of spoonfuls of coleslaw. While the scallops were decent, the sides were underwhelming, and overall the meal felt overpriced for what was served. The service was mixed. Our server was friendly and professional, but we felt a bit forgotten after our meal was finished. It took quite a while before anyone came back to check on us or ask if we needed anything else. We were also given a complimentary dessert at the end of the meal, which was a thoughtful gesture. However, its presentation was fairly underwhelming, so it didn't leave much of an impression and didn't desire to eat it. See picture of dessert attached. Overall, this restaurant has a lovely ambiance and a lot of potential, but the food quality, value, presentation, and attentiveness of the service didn't match the impression the restaurant's setting creates.

    Fish and chips
    Janet D.

    We just happened to walk by this place and decided to try it. We ate so glad we did! Our server was Noah and he was very friendly and attentive. Place was very busy with many waiting for a table outside. We chose for a quicker table inside and we are glad we did. Bar is decorated with pretty Turkish lamps Highlight of our evening was our perfect fish and chips. We got our order about 10 minutes after ordering. Fish was hot and nicely fried. At the end of dinner, we were served complimentary fudge that we were told were made in-house. Very nice treat. We will be back again next time we are in the area to try other dishes.

    Caesar Salad

    First the ambience... beautifully appointed. Then the server...very attentive. Then the food... soo delicious. Chef grade A. Finally the price-that was a shocker... extremely reasonable. Highly recommended.

    Blueberry Mule and Mango
    Sarah V.

    This place is fantastic! My husband and I are MA residents that got married a couple weeks ago. We went here as a celebration dinner. Staff was very warm and welcoming. We were even surprised with champagne! Compliments from the owner. We sat outside with the lovely fire place going. We even went back the next day for lobster bisque! Not overly priced, either. Can't wait to visit again!

    Baked scallops and mashed potatoes, baked haddock and broccoli salad.

    An impromptu moment after far too many delicious espresso martinis at Leavitt and was pleasantly surprised. Had the calamari app with their Elderflower Cucumber and Mint Martini , baked scallop with mashed potato, and baked haddock with broccoli salad. Everything was light, perfectly cooked, seasoned to perfection, and balanced. Not a single crumb left behind. The outdoor seating has gas fire pits in the centers of the table making for great ambiance and the staff were wonderful. Showed up right before close (didn't realize until being seated) and wasn't rushed. I am a huge seafood fan and I appreciate the normal portions with attention to detail instead of whopping portions of mediocre food. Will be returning when here next season.

    Haddock sandwich at an outdoor fire pit table

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    Great food and atmosphere. Enjoyed friendly service from Mike the bartender. Little bites of fudge at the end was perfect. We'll be back!

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    Great location, Poor bar. Drinks too strong and not a knowledgeable bartender. Not many patrons.

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    Everything great they welcome dogs and service is always spot on for us. Friendly staff great treats

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    We took our small family to an early dinner at crooked pine. We made a reservation for 4:30 (one of…read morethe few times they had available on this rainy day). We sat at a table by the window on the first floor. We overheard that there is an upstairs bar, not sure if they also seat folks for dinner there. We were able to place an order right after getting settled. We enjoyed the Sun mocktail, charred beet salad, mac and cheese, fried codd sandwich, steak frites, and corn ravioli (without the pancetta). My spouse is gluten free and I am vegetarian so we are always looking for restaurants that can accommodate both. The charred beet salad was good but I think dressed a bit too heavily. I thought the corn ravioli and sun mocktail were both great. The kids (ages 1.5 and 5) liked the Mac and cheese and fried cod sandwich. They did not have any appropriate booster seats for the 1.5 year old so my spouse held him. My spouse loved the steak frites but I think wished had a few more "frites" given the amount of interest from the younger crowd. Our waiter was wonderful and also brought some orange slices from the bar for the kids. We were very grateful. We decided to go nearby for ice cream after dinner, but I heard there is a dessert menu.

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