Roxyhall Island Cuisine — Restaurant in Philadelphia

If you’re in search of authentic Jamaican cuisine, I recommend sticking with your local neighborhood Jamaican restaurant. My first visit to this establishment left me disappointed, and I likely won't be returning.

I ordered the jerk wings, which, while having a decent level of spice, were unfortunately dry and over-fried. The mac and cheese was mediocre, with my girlfriend even noting it could use a bit more salt for flavor enhancement.

I also ordered rice and peas, but to my surprise, I received plain white rice instead. I double-checked my order, and the receipt clearly indicated "Rice & Peas." When I called to inquire, I was informed that they no longer serve rice and peas, which would have been helpful to know at the time of ordering.

Overall, my experience was disappointing. Transparency about menu changes would have gone a long way in improving customer...

Ordered food off GrubHub and it was amazing! Definitely going to order from this spot again. They didn't have the Roxy slaw at the time but they called me and made it up to us for sure. Customer service is very good!!

The dishes we ordered: Sweet plantains which were like thick plantain chips with a sweet syrup drizzled over them very good; fried chicken thighs which came with some green beans and some cabbage(?) With a sweetish soy sauce, very good!! Green beans sauteed in oil and garlic very good! Crab cakes with roasted potatoes and spinach very very good! The crab cakes sauce was different but very good. Finally the cornbread which had a sweeter taste to it almost as if it had some vanilla or vanilla cake mix? Not sure but it was also great.

Definitely a restaurant I want to visit and order from again!! Great experience...

Roxborough lacks variety when it comes to food however, it’s such a delight to have this black owned bistro added to the community! I ordered the salmon entree and substituted the rice and broccoli for spinach and green beans with a side of cornbread. The salmon was fresh and cooked perfectly, the green beans had a crispness to them that was quite wonderful, the spinach had just the right amount of seasoning, and the cornbread had a bit of a sweetness to it. You can tell they use only the freshest ingredients and the chef cooks with love and care. I ordered take out and my food was ready at the time stated(25mins). Customer service was warm and informative. The space was clean and nicely decorated. I can’t wait to try other items on the menu. Well Done!! Highly...