Rosie’s

I have to say this place is it for a nice burger and cheap beers. The waitstaff is nice and fast and the food is Ooh so Good. So far the best burger I had under 10 bucks.

Went here one night with a family member that was new to the Portland area. Rosie’s was overcrowded with people not knowing where to sit and just standing around because there wasn’t enough room. Our waitress took 15 minutes to get our drink orders and the table we were sitting at was a mess. When our food arrived (a half hour later) the pizza was overcooked and the meat on our hamburger was way undercooked. When we asked if we could exchange it for something else we got a snarky look and the waitress said «We don’t do exchanges». I just wasn’t pleased with the customer service and cleanliness of this bar. Definitely better places to go in downton Portland.

Well let me start of by saying we ate here on a late lunch, it was quiet and service was good, however there was a man very drunk or something was going on with him. I was shocked they still served him beer. He was constantly yawning very loudly (doesn’t sound that bad, but it was), making noises, rambling, etc. The food itself was good. I really enjoyed the chowder I had and the salad. But then I saw this sign, which I took a picture of… I know this is a joke, but as a woman and mother of a young daughter I am just not finding it that funny. The sign reads «men: no shirt, no shoes, no service, women: no shirt, no shoes, free beer.» Harmless, I’m sure many of you reading that sign think, and that’s your opinion, but I’m not a fan.

This is a relaxed spot to grab a drink and some decent food. It has a rustic feel, but the atmosphere is charming and the service is good enough. A server was even willing to point out that I have a piece of lettuce on my cheek and wipe it away, which shows just how friendly and comfortable employees are with guests.

Service was terrible and we found a hair in our food. Definitely a crappy dive bar. Disappointed we wasted a meal here.

In love! Best bar in town! Rosie’s is always fun and best price for a decent lobster roll in Portland!

Husband and I were strolling around in Portland and saw a woman through the window who was enjoying her food. She gestured to us that the food was very good. You just can’t pass that up. We both had lobster rolls and they were very good. We really should have branched out and one of us had something else. They had BANANA CREME PIE that I was too full to eat. I was grumpy for the rest of the trip.

Native (local) —
Ok, I’m not a local anymore but I’m still a native.
I’ve always loved Rosie’s because it’s a chill spot but had never eaten there. I didn’t think I’d find anything suitable since I’m vegan but to my surprise they had a blue mango veggie burger.
Blue mango veggie burger — *** ⁵⁄₅ *** It was my first time trying it and it was hands down the BEST veggie burger I’ve ever had. It’s very spinachy but not crumbly or dry and sweet but not too sugary. I shared it with my friend and she’s obsessed with it and she’s not even a vegetarian, so that’s proof.
Environment *** ⁵⁄₅ ***
Dope crew, dope set up, cheap beers and good service. Plus, our server was pretty cute so I can’t complain.

Rosie’s is a fun little dive bar.
Beer selection isn’t anything special– I suggest visiting during Tuesday happy hour for long trail ale for 1.95. If that’s not a deal, nothing is.
Friendly staff, yummy apps (try the poutine– best I’ve had in Portland so far), clean bathrooms, all the right games on.
No frills here, nothing special, but you know what you’ll get. Meet some locals, get a cheap beer, try an app. You’ll be happy.

Grabbed a bite to eat here while in town for the Weezer concert. Food was ok. Service took over two hours for two. Would not recommend for lunch for a quick bite, unless you are only ordering drinks.

Have to love a gin and tonic served in a pint glass. The most interesting french fry in Maine. Wings are pretty OK too. Nice people. Annoying jukebox.

My experience with Rosie’s can be summed up in one sentence: one time, a pipe burst above the bar, and people continued ordering $ 1 beers, myself included.
I love, love, love this bar. I love the $ 1 Millers. I love the surprisingly good bar food (shout out to whoever makes their fries!) I love the sometimes lovely, sometimes surly bartenders and wait staff. I love that Fleetwood Mac is often followed up by Drake on the juke box. I love their beaten up dart boards.
Hell, I even love their EXTREMELY hit or miss 75¢ drafts.
Yes, there are better bars in Portland. Yes, they have no outside seating. But I will always, always come back to Rosie’s.

Nice atmosphere in Old Port. Nice price. Top 100 US bars in Esquire Magazine. 15 taps and 7 microbrews.

Had planned on Duckfat, but they were full and lengthy wait so we hit the streets and decided to stop in at Rosie’s.
Typical hole in the wall bar, darts, popcorn, tvs with sports. Good pub food. Really limited beer menu, some good specials if you are a college kid looking to get lit.
We both had the Reuben (part of our Reuben quest. to find the best Reuben in Portland) must say it was very good, very tasty black pastrami, nice sauce, really tasty weird looking fries. So far number #2 Reuben on the quest.

I confidently give Rosie’s 5 stars. I believe this is the best pub in the Old Port to grab a quiet, unassuming, reasonably-​priced pint with friends — and some solid comforting pub fare while you’re at it. My friends and I have been coming here for over a decade now, and I’m happy to say that little has changed. If anything, they’ve gotten a little bit busier over the years. It certainly flirts with the dive bar moniker, but I find this place far too charming (and clean) to officially wear the title.
What I especially like:
— Friendly, attentive staff.
— The locals. Sometimes scary, always salt of the earth types lingering at the bar. Don’t make eye contact else you’ll be in for a long drunken conversation about sports, gambling, sports gambling, and/​or alimony payments. However long you’ve been hanging out there, I promise you that they’ve been there for at least four hours longer.
— The all-​day happy hour specials, which are the best in the Old Port. $ 0.99 for High Life — and sometimes also $ 0.99 for a pint from some keg they’re trying desperately to kick. That’s really why I come in — to play beer roulette; In recent visits I’ve had a great Pumpkin ale (3 months out of season) and a terrible UFO grapefruit beer. It’s hit or miss, but you always win when you’re paying $ 0.99/pint! Seriously is this 1974? They’ve found my price point!
— Food specials. Between a full meal and 2 pints, if you play it right it’s reasonable to walk out with only a $ 12 tab (including tip).
Other reasons to visit:
–Darts
–Popcorn
–Entertaining literature in the bathrooms
It can get a little loud, but what do expect from a clientele that’s buying $ 0.99 drafts? At that price, they’re lucky the place isn’t burnt down, that there aren’t random escaped zoo animals scurrying about, or even that the bar hasn’t been taken over by people who look like they could have been Waterworld extras. Although that sounds like a me the type of place where I’d go for happy hour!

My new favorite dish at Rosie’s is their Southern Fried Chicken — it is incredibly good.
Rosie’s has been a long time favorite, but there have been some recent changes — they no longer have steak fries (instead they serve a breaded, thick cut curly fry), they no longer have a hot dog on the menu, and they chicken finger basket is no longer an option (though, regulars can still request it).
Tonight I had the fried chicken, as did one of our friends, my wife had a half order of the veggie nachos with chicken, and our other friend had a burger. Rosie’s does a great job with burgers. Drinks are great and affordable, and the staff is always friendly.
I just wish they’d change the fries back.

Meager beer selection but pretty good food, and overall a great dive in Portland!
My friends and I had been waiting to eat at some of the fancier shmancier places in town before we gave up on the hour waits to stop in at Rosie’s. Upon entering, we had no idea this was ranked as one of the best dive bars in the country, but it was definitely one of the best I’ve been to.
From calzones to burgers, salads and even stir fry, the food at Rosie’s is varied and altogether quite good. I ordered a southwestern chicken wrap with spiced chicken, black beans, rice, corn, peppers & cheese. Our server was relaxed, down to earth and extremely quick considering how packed the bar was. Overall, good experience but not worth a long drive!

My wife and I were there on August 8^th for dinner and as in the past, it was a wonderful experience! Drank 99cent Labatt drafts while waiting for my old college friend to show up.
One of the specials was 2 tenderloin medallions with mashed potatoes for $ 9.99!!! The beef cut like butter and melted in the mouth!
We’ve always made it a point to stop at Rosie’s when we’re in Maine and have never been disappointed — it’s slightly off the beaten path but well worth the extra steps!!!

This is going to be a quick review, but Nick is the best bartender in town — hands down. Food is great and consistent… Along with the best popcorn.

If you are looking for something that is almost in the «dive» category yet is still right down the road from other more upscale bars. It gives a good alternative to the high priced establishments downtown.
We just had beers and some bar popcorn but the deal was a good pint of brew for a hefty price of $ 1.50 each so I don’t know if you could beat that action. Outside of the dart board area being loud and obnoxious it was a pretty cool place to go and chill with some friends for a less expensive price.
Our waitress was attentive and super friendly which made the experience better.
If I had eaten food this night I might have been able to give 4 stars but 3 will suffice for now knowing what you are getting into with the dive bar feel that it gives.