Roseanna's Oceanside Cafe

Located on a hilltop with a killer view of the ocean, this place never ceases to impress me. It's a small restaurant, and the decor doesn't really match the menu, but the food is worth the trip.

From the outside, Roseanna's appears to be no more than a run-of-the-mill beach shack coffee shop. Inside, it could be confused with a 90's comfortable country style living room mashed with a late 70's diner. The fine dining table settings, by contrast, were a bit of a surprise upon my first visit. I expected the menu to entail the typical burgers and fried food you would expect from the ambiance, but was pleasantly surprised to find a far more sophisticated menu.

The service was prompt, and courteous. The food was hot and ready very quickly. I could go on for days about the food. I would not be surprised to find that all of their entrees are made from scratch. I have tried the seafood at several nearby restaurants, and Roseanna's is better by far. The fish was cooked to perfection and paired with a thoughtful selection of complimentary flavors. On subsequent visits, I have tried other selections, and have never left disappointed.

Dinner will leave you plenty satisfied, but you must, MUST, save room for desert, or at least take it to go. I highly recommend the Marionberry Cobbler or the Chocolate Carmel Crunch Cake. Calories be damned, you owe it to your tastebuds!

For what it lacks in fine-dining polish (and perhaps a more sophisticated wine menu) Roseanna's makes up for in charm, warmth and amazing food. If you are planning a trip to the coast, this is a stop worth making.

Sunday lunch.. It was just a wonderful experience.  Just happened  on it.. Funcky ordinary weathered wooden exterior,  but so worthwhile inside. Watched  sea lions on rocks and three  whales breaching a ways out.  Good  meal.. Great dessert.. Marion berry cobbler.. Wow.

Roseanna's was recommended by our motel manager so we planned our anniversary day activities so we could be back in Oceanside for dinner.  We got there rather early, at 4:30, but since we had skipped lunch we went right in.  It's a good thing we did because two of the four ocean view window tables were already occupied.  I ordered the stuffed petrale sole and it was delicious.  It came with fresh vegetables and red potatoes and they were properly cooked and very good.  My wife ordered a salmon dinner with the same sides and it was all very good.  Service was friendly and attentive.  For a small rather dumpy looking exterior, the dining room was quaint and attractive.  If you are on the Three Capes scenic route, this makes a great stop along the way.