Alpen Rose
Philadelphia
At a glance
Alpen Rose is an intimate steakhouse in Philadelphia that approaches the classic format with a broader dinner menu and a composed, contemporary style. The restaurant centers on beef, including dry-aged cuts, while also giving substantial space to seafood, shellfish, chops, poultry and seasonal vegetables. It is designed for evening dining, with a menu that moves from lighter opening plates to substantial main courses and traditional steakhouse accompaniments.
Starters include options such as salads, tuna, beef tartare, shrimp, oysters and other seafood preparations. Warm dishes add richer choices, including bone marrow, bacon, calamari, shrimp and octopus. The selection makes room for both restrained meals and more elaborate dinners, with seafood towers and larger cuts offering a format suited to sharing when the table calls for it.
The steak and chop section includes filet, bone-in New York strip, ribeye, porterhouse and tomahawk cuts, alongside pork, lamb, chicken, duck and beef Wellington. Fish and shellfish provide alternatives to beef, while the side menu follows familiar steakhouse lines with creamed spinach, mushrooms, potato preparations, asparagus, onion rings, macaroni and cheese and other vegetable dishes. Desserts continue the classic dinner structure with chocolate cake, pie, ice cream and a baked Alaska-style option.
Drinks are an important part of the experience, with cocktails, zero-proof selections, dessert cocktails, wine, sparkling pours and beer. The beverage list ranges across styles and regions, giving the dining room options for aperitifs, a meal pairing or a final drink with dessert. Non-alcoholic cocktails mean the drinks program is not limited to wine, beer and spirits.
The atmosphere is intimate rather than casual, making Alpen Rose a natural fit for a planned dinner, a special evening or a meal that benefits from a slower pace. Private dining is also part of the offering, providing an option for gatherings that need more separation from the main dining room. Reservations are encouraged, particularly for guests planning around a specific evening or seeking private dining. Located at 116 South 13th Street, the restaurant brings a full-service steakhouse experience to a central Philadelphia address.
