An honest review. Have really been wanting to try this place. Got the burger because everyone raves about it. Basically a smash burger cut in half in melted cheese. Great presentation but fell slightly short of more gimmick than "chef inspired." Burger just wasn't anything special for a $20 burger. Thurman across the street is probably a better choice. My wife got the Cod Schnitzel, sounded good but was a pretty small piece of fish for $27. I asked how it was, she said bland, even with the sauce. Really wanted to love this place. Might try again to see but unfortunately wasn't what we were hoping for. On the bright side, man our server was 1000% wonderful!!! So attentive and wonderful! read more

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Was our first time here. Great Cocktails, excellent bar tender, excellent service, good old town vibe, entrees are creative. The best part of the meal was the appetizer - sautéd mushroom toast - really tasty! I don't recommend the Steak au poivre (a filet with sauce = supposed to be a classic French dish of pan-seared steak, traditionally filet mignon, crusted with coarsely cracked peppercorns and served with a rich, creamy pan sauce made from the pan drippings, cognac, and heavy cream.) - cut of meat was definitely not tender enough as filet should be, sauce was okay but not "au poive" & oddly it was served with traditional french fries which I found a mismatch - I would not order that again. Wife ordered the evening special Flounder - it was pretty good. We'll go back sometime & try some other things. Most people around us were ordering sandwiches, and they looked pretty amazing. read more

This spot was open late, which I really appreciated, and I was warmly welcomed even after 9 PM. Ana, who helped me, was patient and kind--definitely 5 stars for service. I had a hard time deciding what to order; the burger seemed popular, but I went with the fried chicken. Presentation was beautiful but ....For my taste, both the chicken and the pickled fries were a bit too salty, and the cocktail didn't quite hit the mark for me. I ended up taking the meal home because I really don't like wasting food--might repurpose the chicken for breakfast. Overall, I do wonder if the owners regularly taste the food themselves; it would be great if the balance of flavors was revisited. The space and service are lovely, and with a few tweaks, the food could really shine. read more

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This is a little hole in the wall bar/restaurant with maybe 10 bar seats and 6 tables. The staff work their butts off. They are all very nice and attentive. Everything here is amazing. Wide selection of specialty drinks and the food options are fantastic. The espresso martini is delish. I got the wontons, pickle dusted fries, and confit wings. All of the food is 100/10. I will be dreaming about the wontons for months. The chili oil they come in is something I constantly need in my life. I heard they rotate their menu, so if you wanna try the wontons get there soon! read more

Rosebud's - Dive Bars Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Food was delicious! Service was awesome and speedy! And the ambiance is low lit cozy bar! Loved everything! read more

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Food was nothing special. Service OK Ambiance way too noisy for conservation with friends. The black manhattan was pretty good, but a little over priced. Will not return read more

Great environment and ambience. The margaritas are phenomenal! Ana's margarita is the perfect mix of fresh and tangy. The spicy margarita milk punch is delightful, highly recommended. The service is great. Very friendly and attentive. read more

Rosebud's - Dive Bars Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Great setting and vibe. Ordinary food. Had the cheesy burger. The meat was not fresh. It was a frozen patty and was overcooked. My wife loved her chicken parm. The service was good. read more

Loved the decor and ambience of Rosebuds. We sat at the bar and the bartender (Ana?) was very friendly and attentive. Ana's margarita was too notch. We tried the feta dip, really cheesy burger, grilled cheese and pickle dusted fries. All were amazing. Ana also let us sample Pistachio Chellini (not on the menu). Will definitely be back! read more

Rosebud's - Ana's margarita and Moscow mule - Dive Bars Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Great drinks and amazing food. Small place and super cool, unique atmosphere. I've been back twice! The lobster roll is amazing. Sooo good! read more

The first disappointing Josh Dalton "incubator." Described as a "bougie dive bar," I was looking forward to great drinks and elevated pub food. Drinks- FANTASTIC (as always) with solid standards and innovative new takes Atmosphere- same layout as before (Cove) with a green neon sign behind the bar, giving the whole darkened place an eerie (?creepy) green glow. Service- responsive and friendly Food- The feta dip is an old standard and remains tasty with a good flavor. It is served with warm, fluffy pita wedges. The rest of the meal was a "swing and a miss." My wife's lemon pepper steak was overcooked and poorly seasoned; she left over most of it. My "cheesy burger" was on the smallish side, sitting in a little lake of molten cheese served on a fresh out of the oven plate." My server warned me to avoid touching it, which was ridiculous since the burger (cut in half) was sitting in the cheese lake a few millimeters above the hot plate. POORLY executed/thought out. I shouldn't have to risk 2nd degree burns to eat a burger, which was average and $15 or so--a better option twice as good and half as much right around the corner @ The Hamburger Inn. Our friend's fried baloney sandwich was left 1/2 over, and she said it was "ok." I expected more for four people, drinks, one app, and four mains @ $125 for pub food. This place could be SO much better. I hope they rethink and improve their offerings. read more

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Food was great. Very unique but tastes sooo goood! Cocktails are so goood! We are glad that we actually try this resto!

We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit here. They continue the tradition of great cocktails, and Ana's Margarita is the closest to the old 12 West margarita that I've had in years. That alone would have been worth a visit! We tried a variety of dishes - the wings, mushroom toast, cabbage casar, andouille dog, extra cheesy burger, and the soup of the day (chili). Wings were cooked well as always, though I prefer the Speck lemon/chili seasoning to traditional buffalo. The mushroom toast was impeccable, and the chili was one of the best I've ever had. The burger served on queso was a fun twist. Special mention to the fries - so often an afterthought, the fries here a perfect, with a nice pickle powder seasoning. The only dish that didn't work for us was the charred cabbage Caesar - while the dressing and other toppings were delicious, the cabbage was just too tough. We'll stick with the FANTASTIC wedge salad next time - so glad they kept that from Cove, only reason we didn't get it was to try something new. Overall, we found Rosebud's a fun experience, great to see the same staff, great drinks, and we're excited to see how often the menu switches up. Can't wait to return! read more

Such a cute little spot with amazing vibes, drinks and food! We got the confit wings which were AMAZING. The feta dip was also super rich and yummy. For the main course we got the extra cheesy burger with fries which were also delicious. We will be back! read more

A wonderful restaurant. Great staff and the food is really something to write about. The restaurant is pretty small with maybe 6-8 tables and 10 seats at the bar. The cheeseburger is like nothing I've ever had! It comes on a plate of melted cheese. The drinks were good and the prices were a bit steep, but absolutely worth the price. I'd highly recommend Rosebud's for a nice night out. read more

We went for dinner Saturday night. The place was packed, but we were seated fairly quickly. The service was friendly and fast. And the food is amazing! I had the wedge salad & mushroom rice soup. Fantastic. Hubs had the roasted cabbage Caesar and soup. SNL had sausage ragu, loved it. Definitely will be back. Sadly forgot to take pics. read more

This was our first visit to Rosebuds and we definitely come again! The vibe is great, good customer service and the food was amazing. We had the wings, wedge salad and the cheeseburger. Yes, the burger is over the top with cheese but, it was one of the better burgers I have ever had. The salad was delicious. Great flavor and amazing texture. For me personally the wings were the star of the show. Heat, a little sweet and an amazing crunch. So good. We cannot wait to return! So happy a place like this has opened in Delaware!! read more

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Girls night out and Rosebud's didn't disappoint. The mushroom toast is amazing. I had the steak au poivre and it was really good. The portion was just right for me, may be a little small for a hearty appetite. Ana our server was amazing. The Moscow mule rocked. The others ordered the fish tacos and the meal was fresh and tasty. Definitely will be back. read more

Fun menu, cool atmosphere, and delicious and fresh food! Service is fast and have enjoyed everything I've tried. They will up quick and wish they took reservations or were open longer days/more days. Definitely stop in and give them a try. The ambiance is especially neat at night. read more

Great food, service and environment. Have not had one thing on menu that we have not liked.