Ariel W.
Yelp
Rosie's is owned by John Zieba and Cliff Mulcahy who opened the restaurant in 2006 on Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. The location used to be a former Burger King which was renovated and then they built a patio outside with lush landscaping creating a tropical oasis of fun, food, and drinks. They offer easy complimentary valet service and they serve lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch.
My friend and I met up here for a Saturday night dinner. I love how open it is. There is a main room with a bar where we were seated under a rainbow of hula skirts and there are also two wings of outdoor patio seating with colorful lanterns and plants.
The menu can best be described as a diner comfort food with a twist. The menu items have entertaining double entendre names inspired by people like Gypsy Rose and Brittney Spears. It includes fun cocktails, bowls, burgers, sandwiches, and big plates. We started our dinner with a shared appetizer of ooey gooey, cheesy artichoke spinach dip. We both agreed it was one of the best we have ever had. For my meal I took my friends suggestion and ordered the Bacon Bitty Bang Bang, a burger topped with Rosie's homemade bourbon bacon jam, chipotle Bang Bang Sauce, roasted plum tomato, and creamy Brie topped with kettle chips. I loved all of the flavor, especially from the bacon jam. Watching the fried chicken top salads flying out of the kitchen made me want to try that next time.
With the cute decorations, music, and diverse crowd, the atmosphere here is like being on a vacation. I love the bungalow Keys vibe. The portions are large and the food is fresh and tasty. Our server was prompt, friendly, and attentive. Rosie's has all the things you could want in a restaurant. Come for cocktails, a full meal, meet up with friends, or make new ones. Count me among Rosie's fans.