Hey Steak Lovers: The All-New Steakhouse, Rockwell & Rose, Is Opening at the Curtis Center This Fall
Philly’s dining scene is about to get a fresh new flavor this fall. The team behind P.J. Clarke’s is bringing an all-new concept to the historic Curtis Center: Rockwell & Rose, a modern steakhouse and seafood restaurant set to debut this October.
Rockwell & Rose is designed as a departure from the traditional steakhouse model, replacing the darker, formal aesthetic with a lighter palette and a more relaxed atmosphere. The menu will feature prime steaks, a selection of fresh seafood, a nightly raw bar, and a cocktail program, all served in a space that emphasizes approachability alongside elevated dining
The restaurant’s name pays tribute to both the Curtis Building’s storied past and a deeply personal family legacy.
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Rockwell nods to the iconic Norman Rockwell illustrations once published in The Saturday Evening Post, produced right inside the Curtis.
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Rose carries layered meaning: inspired by Rosie the Riveter, it also reflects the restaurant’s warm color palette and honors co-owner Phil Scotti’s mother, Rose Scotti.
As co-creator Tim Killeen puts it:
“We wanted to create something new, not the same old steakhouse done time and time again.”
Rockwell & Rose promises a menu that blends steakhouse classics with versatility and surprise. Highlights include:
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Exceptional steaks and the freshest seafood sourced from local purveyors
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Live raw bar service nightly, with oysters, shrimp, and Maine lobster shucked to order
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Towering seafood platters built right at your table
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Scratch-made pastas, French Onion Soup Dumplings, twin broiled lobster tails, and jumbo lump crab cakes
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Creative desserts designed to stand out, not be an afterthought
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Options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diners
The bar program will split into two personalities:
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Rockwell: timeless classics and reimagined favorites, done right
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Rose: playful, creative cocktails—some floral, some unexpected
Rockwell & Rose will span four distinct spaces, each telling its own story:
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The Walnut Room – with sweeping views of Washington Square Park
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The Rockwell Dining Room – featuring a grand central table for up to 15 guests
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The Rose Room – an intimate private dining space
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The Oyster Bar – cozy, lively, and perfect for seafood lovers
Together, these create an atmosphere that’s bright, colorful, and inviting, far removed from the dim, heavy aesthetic of traditional steakhouses.
Opening Hours to Start:
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Thursday – 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Friday – 4:00pm to 11:00pm
Saturday – 4:00pm to 11:00pm
Sunday – 4:00pm to 8:00pm
