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Rosie’s Restaurant - Tamworth, NH
Written on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 by That's Camping
Article Categories: Food • Restaurants
We found a new place for lunch while in the Ossipee, NH area: Rosie's Restaurant - 1547 White Mountain Hwy (Rt 16) in Tamworth, New Hampshire 03886 - (603)-323-8611 See GoogleMap
Rosie's Restaurant is located near the White Lake State Park, and directly across from Sammy's Inn. They offer breakfast and lunch, along with ice cream (Gifford's ice cream). We had a delicious lunch. I ordered the "Chicken Burger" which was described as a fried real chicken breast, not chicken patty. Mike ordered a Cheese Steak Sub w/ Peppers and Onions. Both our sandwiches came with a choice of chips, fries or onion rings (rings are an extra $2)
Both our lunch choices were delicious...although I did have a bite of Mike's steak sub, and it tasted a bit salty (like soy sauce) but he enjoyed it very much. The french fries were great, but I kind of wish we ordered the onion rings. yum, I do love onion rings. They serve Gifford's ice cream and the flavors looked so appetizing, but we were stuffed after our lunch, so we passed on the dessert.
I grabbed a menu from the sit-down restaurant, and they offer lots of breakfast choices, including omelettes, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, and interesting combo meals, like "3 silver dollar pancakes & choice of meat" for $8. They also offer "Healthier Options" like egg beaters, egg white omelettes, and turkey bacon or sausage. For lunch, there was burgers, hot dogs, fried seafood, steak subs, and salads to name just a few. Prices are reasonable.
The hours of operation were a bit confusing. There was a big sign outside that stated they were only open only until 2pm, but it appeared the the Take Out area was open after that, so I decided to phone the restaurant and ask them to clarify. I spoke to a friendly gentleman (the son of the original "Rosie") and we had a great conversation. He told me a bit about himself and the restaurant. He graduated from culinary school and worked at the Mount Washington Hotel restaurant for many years, before taking over the reins of his mom's restaurant, which she opened over 20 years ago.
So, here is the scoop (hehee ice cream pun intended): Rosie's Restaurant inside dining is open from 5:30am to 2:00pm (Breakfast and lunch). The outside Take-Out and Ice Cream area (where we ordered) is open from 12pm to 9pm (but closed on Mondays)
We enjoyed our lunch at Rosie's, and will definitely return. I found another review online that raved about their breakfast, so we will have to plan a morning visit next time we are in the area. Also, I would like to check out the ice cream for a early evening treat...
Yum, now I am hungry after writing this review! Do you have a favorite restaurant while camping? Visit our food forum and share!
UPDATE 2008-08-31
We had dinner at Rosie's Drive-in Restaurant on Sunday (Labor Day weekend). I ordered a cheeseburger sub with mushrooms (ala carte w/out fries). Mike ordered the fried scallop dinner (fries & cole slaw). We drove back to Danforth Bay with the order. My sub was fantastic, and Mike was very happy with his dinner too. He offered me a scallop and it was delicious. Only one negative, the frying oil might have been getting too old and needed to be changed, but it was after 7pm on Sunday night. It wasn't too bad.Article Categories: Food • Restaurants
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Hi,
If you have not eaten breakfast as of yet you need to go back and try it! You will enjoy it for sure. We are from CT but camp regularly at White Lake State Park and eat at Rosie’s resturant. Everyone there are really nice down to earth people and usually especially when it is not really crazy busy will make you dinning experience memorable. Also while you are in the dinning room take a look at the two pictures there of Lake Chocorua Bridge and Mt Chocorua form the lake. Hopefully you will enjoy them too!
(Yes, they are mine) Let me know what you think of the resturant and my photos!Posted by Geralyn Montambault on 08/14/08We will be back in the area on Labor Day weekend, so hopefully there will be time to have breakfast! LOL
I will also check out your photos!
Posted by That's Camping on 08/15/08
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