Chef Nick Balsamo spent 15 years training alongside renowned chefs in Asia and managing restaurants before opening Rosemarie’s where Wagyu sliders and duck fat Nashville hot sauce earn national Top 100 recognition.
The restaurant operates at 3852 Mission Boulevard where “lil’ masterpieces” – miniature sandwiches on Turano brioche – get made with Wagyu beef, house-made duck fat sauces, and fresh-cut ingredients daily.
Opened by Chef Nick after Army service and culinary school, this spot earned Yelp Top 100 US Restaurants recognition through sliders that balance quality ingredients with post-surf, post-beer Mission Beach culture.
What Makes Rosemarie’s Special
The award-winning RosieMac at $8.50 features Wagyu patties with onion confit, American cheese, Kewpie mayo, and house special sauce creating the slider that put Rosemarie’s on national lists.
Rosemarie’s operates with Chef Nick’s 15 years experience showing in details like house-made duck fat Nashville hot sauce and duck fat curry that elevate casual sliders.
The slider format – “lil’ masterpieces” on Turano brioche – works for Mission Beach where post-surf crowds want quality without pretension through pick-two-for-$17 deals.
The Story Behind the Restaurant
Rosemarie’s launched at 3852 Mission Boulevard when Chef Nick Balsamo brought his 15 years of culinary training and Asian experience to San Diego slider format.
The Army veteran attended culinary school before working alongside renowned chefs and managing restaurants, constantly elevating skills that now show in Wagyu sliders and house-made sauces.
The national recognition through Yelp Top 100 US Restaurants validated Chef Nick’s approach – quality ingredients and culinary technique applied to casual Mission Beach slider format.
Food Highlights
- The Award-Winning RosieMac: Wagyu patties with onion confit, American cheese, Kewpie mayo, and house special sauce at $8.50 earned national recognition. The combination creates the signature flavor that defines Rosemarie’s.
- The Little Sal: Wagyu slider with onion confit, bacon whiskey sauce, jack cheese, baby arugula, and Kewpie mayo at $8.50. The bacon whiskey sauce creates unique flavor profile.
- Nashville Hot Chicken: Marinated deep-fried chicken thigh with house-made duck fat Nashville hot sauce and Kewpie mayo at $8.50. The duck fat technique elevates traditional Nashville hot.
- Bombay Hot Chicken: Deep-fried chicken thigh with house-made duck fat curry, pickled veggies, and Kewpie mayo at $8.50. The curry preparation shows Chef Nick’s Asian training.
- Spicy Elote Fries: Hand-cut russet potatoes with roasted sweet corn, chipotle aioli, pickled peppers, and cotija cheese at $14. The one-pound portion stays crispy despite loaded toppings.
- Cajun Softshell Crab: Marinated deep-fried softshell crab with lemon aioli and fresh Old Bay slaw at $8.50. The Cajun preparation creates unique slider format.
Atmosphere
Rosemarie’s sits at 3852 Mission Boulevard in Mission Beach, where casual atmosphere and outdoor seating welcome dogs, kids, and post-surf crowds seeking quality sliders.
The small interior with limited seating works for neighborhood where most grab sliders to-go or eat at outdoor tables along busy Mission Boulevard.
Operating daily 11am-9pm with three locations (Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, Encinitas) provides consistent service across San Diego with pick-two-for-$17 deals.
Bottom Line
Visit Rosemarie’s because earning Yelp Top 100 US Restaurants recognition means Chef Nick’s 15 years culinary training and Wagyu sliders genuinely deliver national-level quality.
The award-winning RosieMac and Nashville hot chicken with house-made duck fat sauce demonstrate how proper technique elevates casual slider format through quality ingredients.
The Chef Nick’s culinary background, three San Diego locations, Yelp Top 100 US recognition, and commitment to “lil’ masterpieces” prove this Mission Beach spot serves exceptional sliders worth seeking out.
Address: Rosemarie’s 3852 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92109
📞 (858) 999-0233
🕐 Daily: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Yelp Top 100 US | Chef Nick 15+ years experience | Wagyu sliders | House-made duck fat sauces | Dogs allowed | 3 San Diego locations