Roxanne

Name: Roxanne
Address: 607 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19147
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

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4.6

26 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

607 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Welcome to Roxanne—a brilliant, wild, revolutionary project by chef Alexandra Holt, sparked behind a purple door in South Philly two years ago. Named after her mother, Roxanne is a true labor of love. The vibe is cozy, open, and personal: with an open kitchen, you’re right in the action, catching Alexandra plating each dish and pouring her journey into every detail.

Tables are handcrafted by Alexandra and her mom, the entire space designed with their hands. Roxanne’s menu brings ‘American Expressionism’ to the plate, inspired by Alexandra’s life across 30 countries. Expect fearless flavors—seafood, a burger, caviar, organ meats; there’s nothing off-limits.

Whether you’re here for the tasting menu at reserved tables, exploring the à la carte board, or diving into the bar snacks with a drink, Roxanne is all about big, unapologetic vibes and dishes crafted with passion.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Website
https://roxannephilly.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alexandra Holt

Location
607 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Neighborhood
Queen Village
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

A La Carte Dining
Multiple dates available
Join us at Roxanne to experience our ever-evolving a la carte menu. We look forward to serving you!
Tasting Experience
$140.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our curated Tasting Menu includes a la carte favorites and off-menu dishes. Experience all 8 courses at our special in-ground vintage tables. $120 per person, not including tax, 20% automatic gratuity, or beverages.

What 26 people are saying

Roxanne reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia County
Innovative
Philadelphia
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Roxanne is a culinary gem offering "incredible combos and sides" that delight the senses. With "innovative dishes" crafted by Chef Alex, the restaurant features a "fun, comfortable, casual atmosphere" and attentive service. While music volume and service speed vary, the "creative stand out meal" and distinct flavors make Roxanne truly special.

26 Reviews

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MARK
Philadelphia37 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
An incredible experience overall, made even more amazing given the restaurant is so new. The flavors and textures were perfect - pairings of kiwi and ground pistachio, steak tartare cheesesteak on a wonderful homemade rye toast with an emulsified, almost foamy cheese sauce and diced cornichons for acid - all of it was fantastic. We did not have a bad bite. The service was also spot on with our server, Doug, providing enthusiastic advice as he waxed poetic over the food. He never steered us wrong, but with cuisine this good I cannot imagine how we could have. The space is interesting as it used to be the Hikaru Japanese Restaurant before turning into a board game place in its most recent iteration. They did a great job of converting it and left plenty of room between the tables so that you don't feel on top of the other guests as some places. We live in the neighborhood and this just became our go-to creative food joint. Can't wait to try the other dishes on the menu. So glad it lived up to the hype around Chef Holt. She has created haute cuisine in the most approachable of ways.
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Elisa
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing and creative food and experience, true art
1 person found this helpful
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Jeremy
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dang, wow. Love the decor and service too. Food 1000000/10
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Bob VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. The staff was friendly and attentive. A wonderful experience.
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Anirban
Philadelphia37 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I think Roxanne has good food but the place is a bit overrated. The service was very slow. Some foods came quick. The main dish (rigatoni) took a long time to come. I didn’t see or taste much shrimp. The little dishes of sorbet after the rigatoni were very nice. But they charged for it. The berry desert was good but a bit on the dry side.
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Elisa
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredibly fun and funky menu! Everything just worked. Incredible combos and sides. Staff was so knowledgeable and friendly and helped us make sense of the dishes that seem confusing on first read. Trust them on everything!!
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Chelsea
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
1000/10 service, 1000/10 food - everything was wonderful from start to finish!
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Erinn VIP
London12 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I think I ordered poorly. The octopus was good but standard but my companion had the boudin blanc (wonderful) and the duck (amazing) definitely going back for the duck (which the server assured me, is a standard on the menu. All in all, it was good but now that I know the ropes…
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Katie VIP
Philadelphia6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible. From the first bites to the desserts we enjoyed everything so much. We ordered 90% of the menu and every single dish hit !!!!!! Wonderful meal I will return to again and again in my mind, until next visit!
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Matthew
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Michelin quality meal in a fun, comfortable, casual atmosphere. Service (Doug) was great. Raw cheesesteak, potato with potato and cheese, and cheeseburger (on the dessert menu!) were the highlights. This place is going to blow up.
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FAQs

Roxanne is rated 4.6 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

607 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Additional information

Neighborhood
Queen Village
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alexandra Holt
Additional
Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://roxannephilly.com/

Roxanne

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

A La Carte Dining

Tasting Experience

Menu

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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