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The menu looked fantastic, but I did not eat. I had a double-tall latte, and they use Vita beans. The barista that made the drinks was exceptionally skilled, and the drink was as perfect as you could expect from any cafe, without any reduction of expectation being an island and all. If you are quite picky about your coffee, and like Vita beans, and are in Eastsound, I'd head here. If the baristas on all of the other shifts are as capable as the one that made my latte, you'll be happy.
Oh, and good, decent priced wines as well in the attached bakery.
If you know of a better cup of coffee on Orcas, please let me know.
I was but a mere cabin boy on my way to Canada to seek fame and fortune when a great nor'easter wind blew my ship off its course, cracking us mightily against a dastardly set of rocks just off of a strange island. Fighting my way to shore, I lost consciousness when something hit me square across my brow. When I awoke, I found myself beached on the strange island, alive but shaken. In spite of my gratitude to God for my deliverance from the certain death that had struck my comrades, the island itself looked hostile and foreboding.
I struggled further up the beach, still weary and sore from the wayward object that had struck me unconscious, and found myself in a quaint town (which I was later to learn was called "Eastsound" by its inhabitants). It was at this stage that hunger began it's mournful call in my entrails, and I wasn't long in the town before I stumbled upon an establishment that was filled with friendly and efficient men and women of various hair designs and piercings.
In answer to my request for a pint of grog and some hearty stew, I was directed instead to a menu that had all sorts of strange (at least to my knowledge) food offerings ("pizza with squash" for one). Nevertheless -- driven almost mad with hunger -- I discovered these foods to be invariably delicious in taste and healthful to the soul and body. Were my lost comrades to have survived and tried such fare!
The staff were indeed accommodating and the food wonderful and hearty for a man who had come so near to his end. The warm welcome and the very toothsome lasses who I later learned abounded in this fine town soon convinced this cabin boy that his future lay not in Canada but in Eastsound on the Isle of Orcas.
Upon this writing, I have settled down with a faithful and pious wife, three strapping boys, a business selling kites and lattes, and my own Japanese hot soaking tub. It would not be an exaggeration for me to credit this remarkable turnaround in fate and fortune to the staff at Rose's, whose first meal and welcoming service sustained this wet sailor at his most desperate moment.
Best food on Orcas Island. Skip the waterfront view and grab a delicious meal here... the pizzas are amazing. Also, they have this gourmet wine/cheese/charcutterie shop attached that is the perfect place to grab a picnic for the top of Mt. Constitution.
After a long bike ride around Orcas, my husband and I decided to dine at Rose's for some lunch. What a treat! I had the potato and leeks pizza and he had the fresh salmon salad which was like a nicoise. The potato and leeks was a fantastic combo! We both really enjoyed our meals and would recommend this place for a nice lunch or dinner.
I wish we had an opportunity to eat at Rose's, but alas, we had so much great food and so little time, we only had coffee. I can say, for all the vegetarian supertasters who are visiting Orcas Island - Rose's menu kicks ass and it looks like a great place to eat.
We had coffee (for me, a good mocha; for T, apparently an experience next to godliness watching the barista do everything "exactly right"), and got a bottle of wine from the store that seemed to have all the upscale kitchen needs for the island.
A $7 bottle of Temperanillo, with animals on the label to boot, can't be beat.
I will absolutely eat here next time I'm on the island, which hopefully isn't 8 more years from now (the last time I was on the island).
This place has the best lunch options ever! I always beg my boyfriend to go everytime we go up to Orcas. Everything is organic/free range and they have an amazing wine selection. I would recommend any of their spinach salads and their soup of the day is always something delightful. I wish they were open on Sundays...
Rose's has something for every occasion, from a quick little something for breakfast to full entrées. We stopped here at midday for lunch, and Rose's exceeded my expectations in every way. I had a pasta dish (one of the specials) with morels and smoked salmon, and it was one of the best meals I've had in recent memory -- even better than I expected for a moderate $15. Their menu offers quite the selection of salads, appetizers, entrées, and so on. The coffee is pretty good, too: Caffe Vita, if I recall correctly. For fine dining or something lighter, Rose's is an Orcas Island must.
The best lunch on the island. Outstanding split pea soup (with lots of wonderful ham). Pretty good chicken salad, although I'm not a huge fan of almonds in it. Very nice venue, high ceilings (used to be the firehouse) - lovely outdoor patio if the weather is good. Also has a great gourmet food store attached - great selection of cheese and wine (and a very knowledgeable wine buyer).
All i can say is this place is Excellent. The only downfall are the hours they are open/closed.
If you ever get a chance to go here you will not be disappointed.
This review is about the retail portion of Rose's, not the cafe.
We were in a hurry to get out to Orcas last year and didn't bring goodies. As Bill E says, Rose's has everything you need. Great wine and cheese selection (well-chosen rather than huge), and a knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff. The gentleman who helped us recommended a French sparkling wine that I'd never heard of, Bugey Cerdon, that has become one of our favorites.
Really, really like Rose's. This is a resturant with indoor and covered outdoor seating, and an attached (fantastic) bakery.
Cafe: Open kitchen, airy decor, fresh and fine ingredients, great service. Good salads, ovenfired thin pizza, and entrees under $20.
Bakery: wine, cheeses, breads...etc. We always get their chocolate cherry bread from the bakery when it's in season.
If you forgot to shop for food and wine before going to Orcas Island, don't worry, Roses has everything you need. Great artisan meat and cheese and a rockin' wine selection. Closed on Sundays so plan ahead.
Fantastic food in a casual setting. The menu changes based on what's local/seasonal. The pan seared halibut sandwich with heirloom tomatoes and remoulade was terrific. Even just the latte and baguette with jam for breakfast was great. They mostly do breakfast and lunch though do serve dinner, currently, Wed-Fri. Closed Sunday.
Eastsound, WA
Category: French
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