solid dinner, happy to finally have the chance to check this place out!…read more my friend and i had a reservation for 7p. they offered to either sit us at a communal table on the first floor or by ourselves on the second floor -- kind of odd, but we opted for the second floor and had the entire dining room to ourselves. my friend and i shared everything -- we ordered the crab croquettes, the octopus, the steak, and fries. everything was delicious. we really enjoyed the crab croquettes, the sauce they came with was fantastic. the steak was a little anticlimactic and a little charred in the outside despite being the correct cook on the inside. everything we ate was solid, but nothing blew us away. it felt like not a lot of food for a rather hefty price point of over $200 considering we shared one main. overall, it was a good experience and the service was great! i'm not in a rush to come back though, i think there are many other similar spots in philly that are just as good.

Loved this place. Waiter was helpful and knowledgeable - one of best mocktails I have had. You can…read moretell they put a lot of effort into them. This is a great place for a group and sharing. Worth the price.

I ordered from grub hub, they made the burger I ordered incorrectly even though I called after I…read moreordered to confirm no onions as the person is highly allergic. I called them again after my delivery, so rude. I was told they can do nothing to help me. I do not recommend this buisness as it's obviously they are in it for the money grab, not for customer service. My food was also was left outside without a call or know , they left food on the step. It's outrageous! The attitude that I was given was deplorable! I guess that's why her only aspirations is to answer a phone!

Came on a Monday for lunch. My group sat outside. We were attended to promptly, which I…read moreappreciated. I did go inside a few times and loved the dark ambiance. The drinks were strong. The food was basic pub food. I enjoyed my time there and will be back. It's a great laid back spot.

This is a unique experience. Not for everyone. I highly recommend it!!…read more Coming from NJ, It's not very noticeable when walking up at night and not being familiar with the neighborhood. It's not a bad thing. Just very nondescript. It's a small place but I love what they did with this concept. It's unique and I wish them much success!! This is a set Kayamanan menu. No substitutions or accommodations. The food is plentiful and delicious. The garlic rice has a nice rich flavor. The vegetables are in a coconut milk sauce. It's flavorful but a little too heavy for my liking. The chicken was probably my favorite then the pompano fish. The chicken skin was crispy and the meat was moist. The fish was cooked perfectly. Crispy skin and flaky fish. The pork belly!! Not really my thing but it was on the meatier side than expected. Loved it!!! The highlight for me was the lumpia. I never had it before but now I need this in my life! Is this the best out there? I have no idea but they are now on my list of favorite things!!!! Due to my allergies I couldn't have the dessert, which is a chocolate and nut thing. The server was so gracious and brought me one of the pre-dinner sweet rolls. Then a coconut gelatin dessert. It was totally unnecessary but greatly appreciated!!

Went for one of their Kamayan nights…read more Interesting concept and certainly fun to try with friends - as long as you don't mind family style sharing and getting a little messy. A little pricy for what it was ~$70 per person after tax and tip All of the proteins were very well cooked - fish was flaky and moist, the chicken was extreme tender. And the lumpia and pork belly were both crispy and well seasoned. All the sauces were extremely delicious Only downside was the balance - far too much rice in relation to the amount of vegetable curry and protein and neither of these were particularly flavorful The interior was also pretty small although service was attentive If they improved a little on the flavor of their carbs and curry base and provided a little more value for the cost I think this would have been a knockout meal

I was very excited coming into this dining experience at Roxanne with the hype I was seeing online…read more To start it off, the place is very "unique" I'd say... very hipster edgy vibe. From the paper sign on the front door with handwritten sharpie reading "Roxanne (its a restaurant)", I should've known this would be an interesting one. I walked in for my 8 PM resy on a Saturday night and the place wasn't even 1/4 of the way full. There was one server taking care of all the tables, rightfully so. It took forever for the server to remember I was sitting there and to come take my order, so that was a rough start to the meal. I ordered 3 items and it was time for the meal to get started. First came out the raw prawn starter, which was just okay. Nothing really stood out about it, which kind of made it a chore to eat given that this dish was such a rich texture and mouthfeel to it with no contrasting textures to balance out the slimy richness. Next up was the scallops starter. Also was an extremely rich and creamy dish that would've benefitted from a crispy/crunchy texture contrasting ingredient being added. Got through these two starters and my stomach was already feeling very heavy from the richness. I was kind of regretting getting the entree that I chose after those two starters as my stomach couldn't really handle any more richness. But I chose the richest dish of them all, the duck breast entree. The sear and cook on the duck was great, they nailed it there. It came with a semi hard cheese, preserved strawberries, marinated peppercorns, and a rich sauce. It was pretty tasty and I liked the flavor contrasts of the fruit with the cheese and rich duck flavor. However, again, this one needed something crunchy mixed in there to offset a yet-again overly rich dish. The duck entree was pretty good, but I really regretted ordering it after those first two dishes. Overall, from the vibe of feeling like you're sitting in an illegal dining operation inside of someone's home art studio, to the subpar service even on a slow evening, to the lack of contrasting flavors, textures, and tastes of the dishes, this is definitely not a place I will be returning to.

The set menu at Roxanne was truly an experience to behold- from the ambiance, the food quality and…read moreselection, and service. -- As a first time diner at Roxanne, I was throughly wowed. Our reservation was for dinner at 8 PM on a Tuesday (8/5/25) with the set menu, and found we were the only ones with this time seating. It made our meal more intimate and special, as if we had rented out the whole restaurant for ourselves. We emailed Chef Alexandra pretty last minute (see email on website), so we were ecstatic that they could accommodate our request for set menu dining. The friendly service throughout our meal also echoed the welcoming nature of Roxanne as an establishment. Chef Alexandra, the amazing one-woman team, honestly wowed us with the set menu. Upon first glance, basically every type of protein was on the menu for us! As a whole, the plating was so whimsical and fun, and the portions were very generous for our party of 4. Around halfway through the meal, we were already full. The extensive menu started off with the appetizers of a baguette, beef tartare, and a shrimp cocktail. The baguette was regular, the beef tartare felt fresh, and the shrimp cocktail had a fantastic spicy cocktail dipping sauce. One of us just started drinking it like a gazpacho since it was so good! The next segment was the confit tuna, chicken, crab, salmon, and duck. The tuna was maybe less memorable than the delicate tart it was served on (and the hand the tart was served on), which really made the dish whimsical. Honestly, the next dish was most shocking dish for me personally- the chicken on a bed of hot sauce and sweet melon, which was such an interesting combination. I had my doubts, but it was such a perfect interplay of flavors! It really subverted my expectations. My personal favorite dish was the crab gnuddi, with its perfectly chewy bounce and generous healings of crab. The slice of duck was amazingly tender and juicy, but the other dishes were the stars for me. Lastly, dessert! Our dessert was a coffee crème brûlée and basque cheesecake. Once again, the plating and theatrics at the table, such as the pouring of cherry sauce over the basque cheesecake dish by Chef Alexandra, really made the meal memorable. For me, the crème brûlée was too sweet (as it should be!), but I really enjoyed the basque cheesecake! Plated like a fluffy cloud, it was airy and balanced perfectly with the sour cherry. I'm singing high praises for Roxanne, and highly recommend it as a "fancy" dining experience. From the service to the ambiance to the food, the all-in $190/pp price tag was well worth it. Although it's past my price point for frequent dining, it was really such a memorable experience!

Favorite restaurant in all of Philly! Service food and…read moreambiance 10/10! Tried the chefs tasting twice and it did not disappoint at all! I don't know why this place doesn't get more recognition! Everything here is phenomenal! Rib eye steak, octopus and their oyster are amazing! They do crazy things with vegetables I don't like but make it so delicious that I end up liking the vegetable! There was a beet dish and it came with a creamy nutty sauce and mixing those together made it the most delicious thing ever! This place is a must try and I'm always raving about this place!

Second time here and it was event better! The oysters really hit the best! Everything is great and…read morethe staff is fantastic! Under order! Everything is so filling!

It can get pretty packed here so I always try to get there early and we love sitting at the bar,…read moreBartenders are very friendly. My favorite things to get: buffalo wings, old bay fries, and their Caesar salad is by far my favorite one in the whole city and I get it with steak. The bar is always decorated for the holidays and it's very cute.

I didn't try the food The service sucked from how they…read moreacted to how they all looked like they didn't wanna be there! Considering the tip is included on checks. The drinks were mid , mine was good and the other drinks were trash! Don't recommend going here. It was bar atmosphere so if you go earlier maybe it will be better.

Amazing service! Great menu options and decent amount of seating…read more Food for the price was pretty quantitative and filling. One high table with outlets.

The plan this week was to go to breakfast/brunch two different days, and I am so happy that we…read morehappened to start that adventure with a trip to Izzy's 33. The choice to go here was made due to the fact we have an engagement in South Philly. However, Jen simply pulled up a list of places in the area and picked here. After looking at the menu though, we knew we had likely locked in on a perfect place. Not only is the menu extremely extensive, but it also has an almost unending plethora of Mexican and Central American inspired brunch choices that had me trying to make selections two nights before we were even going to go. After stopping nearby at the place we needed to attend first, we leisurely made our way to the 1700 block of ninth street, and were amazed to find parking right in front. From years of working in the area and dealing with parking and driving here, finding a space with absolutely zero issue right off the bat was already a recipe for success and obviously just a sign of the boon to come. The little cafe is tucked away into what appears to at one point, likely many years ago, to have been a classic center row home. It's not an end property, and despite the space inside being quite roomy for what it is, it's a narrow corridor with the seating up front, prep and serving area in the center, and kitchen in the rear. Very cute, and everything inside has this older wooden feel to it, as if plucked from an old bookstore. We only had the opportunity to converse with one staff member, our server; she was not only wonderful, upbeat, and friendly, but also helpful, guiding us to a nearby location to get banana leaves for tamales I planned to make later in the week. That's just the beginning because I haven't even gotten to the food. This was one of the best breakfasts I have had in a very long time. The Huevos Enmolados was so outstanding, not only did I finish the perfectly build stack of tostadas with all the ingredients stacked deliciously on top, but also asked for a small bowl of tortilla chips to scoop up the remaining mole that had become its own unique sauce amalgamation with the runny eggs and cheese and other flavors. I cannot overstate how wonderful this was. If I could have physically stomached a second meal, I would have ordered a complete second portion and eaten that too. Jen's carnitas skillet was also outstanding, although I only had a taste. We also had a side of scrapple which was delivered perfectly crisp and molten inside, steaming hot like forbidden meat-lava. Even the local classics are done perfectly here. Not only is Izzy's 33 worth visiting if you live in the city, if you are in the area at all, this place warrants a trip for breakfast or brunch. It is a premiere experience at a reasonable price especially for the city. I am sure there may be places that have a different selection, or may be preferable to some people, but for everything they offer, I don't think they can be beat; at least not easily. Do yourself a favor and get in here today and enjoy some of their unique offerings. I can guarantee that you'll enjoy.

Finally! No disappointment either, that's always best. Cherry on top, with my daycare bestie! Who…read morecan say that?! And if you can, bless UP! The space is warming, inviting and I love the farmhouse chic vibes. I was t there for the aesthetics, but it was lovely. Staff is super attentive, knowledgeable and sweet! JESS guided us through the lovely menu. I studied it prior, LOL, and she was on point! The experience was chill, love and yummy. Risotto with scallops and shrimp was phenomenal! Next time I'll ask to 86 that brown butter vinaigrette. The biscuits with the sublime butter was a great start along with the strawberry salad my GODSIS got. It was FRESH! We got different desserts to try and I'll be back to try them all. She got the mini donuts and according to her "they are not munchkins"! No these were special, because I tried them. Perfection. We shared the sweets and that butterscotch treat was perfect and here is where the service over stands! Thank you JESS! Can't wait to go back when it's warmer and sit out in the GARDEN! Lovely service, esthetics and vibes. Park nearby, enjoy and stroll the park. Can't wait to return. S T A R R

Food-- biscuits were like 0/10. It was advertised like Red Lobster, on some cheddar bay type of…read morething. They were extremely hard and were not giving that. Red Lobster should take over in that department!! The shrimp & grits were DELICIOUS --10/10. The dessert was really good, too. I'll give it a 9/10 because I didn't get to enjoy much of it bc I left it in the fridge and forgot about it. But from what I tasted when I got it, I love that the lemon cake wasn't too tart considering the raspberry sorbet and lemon curd took on that role. And that mocktail sangria was delicious--OMG 12/10! Service-- the guy was great! No complaints. It was my friend's birthday and they came through with the cute birthday brownies for us to share. Ambiance-- it's a really cute place and I hope to sit in the back one day because it's really dope over there. I took myself on a tour .

This might be skewed since prices are so much higher in nyc where we live but we thought the food…read morewas great and very reasonably priced. Service was attentive and polite. Food came quickly. Ambiance a bit darker than I like but its a vibe so I'm not angry. Good drinks too! Cocktails are usually too sweet for me but the ones my wife and I had were the perfect mix of tasting the alcohol and not being too sweet.

This is my second time visiting but this time was strictly for happy hour. This was another…read morepleasant experience and the weather added an extra sprinkle on top of the experience. Pizza- 4/5, I loved that it was a thin crust and cut up in small bites Whipped feta- 3/5, perfect for a warm day. I loved the focaccia bread. I'm not a beats fan so that knocked this down a bit for me HH wine- 3/5 decent Overall I would visit again for sure. I loved the outdoor seating, it was a perfect way to end my Monday.

The Yelp rating hold up! The his place was great!…read more Out of towner here visiting for the weekend. Turned to Yelp to find a good place and this didn't disappoint. The restaurant has 2 levels and there is an elevator to the second floor. We were seated at a window which was quite nice. We were able to watch the city streets and architecture while enjoying our meal. The service was top notch, they were incredibly fast and attentive. All of the food was fantastic. If I lived around the area this would be a staple for a nice night out!

Had a lovely last minute brunch here on Saturday before we spent a day in the city before our…read moreflight home. We found a last minute reservation and walked quickly there. It's situated right near rittenhouse square so it's a bustling and great area. The spring festival was happening is it was PACKED! We were seated by a window and immediately given water. We ordered some lattes that took quite a while to arrive - we learned they have one coffee machine so things were backed up! Our serve apologized profusely and they gave us a sweet treat on the house at the end of our meal. I ordered the frittata which was delicious and my husband to the omelette . We also got the drop biscuits with strawberry rhubarb jam and omg am good! Our brunch was great and the interior was modern but felt homey and we had the best service and the manager also came to see things were going. I would definitely recommend this place and hope to come back next time I'm in town!