Ocho Supper Club

Meet the founder and Executive Chef of Ocho, RJ! @chefrjsmith23 is a Drexel student studying Culinary Arts & Science. He moved to Philly from the Bay Area, and brought along with him an impressive, star-studded resume, including his time at Californios Restaurant as well as global experience at Jean-Georges and three Michelin star Core by Clare Smyth! He started Ocho as a way to share his food with people. Despite working at top restaurants and studying culinary arts, he rarely had the opportunity to create dishes that were truly his own. Ocho gives him the freedom to showcase flavors, techniques, and traditions he chooses, including underutilized and underrepresented ingredients from his culture—something he considers the most rewarding part of the experience. In his free time he enjoys mountain biking , studying Afro-Caribbean history, and time on the water!

The most coveted ticket in the city awaits at Ocho Supper Club. Join us for an immersive Afro-Caribbean journey led by @chefrjsmith23 . From the first pour of our island-inspired cocktails to the final note of a five-course tasting menu, it’s a culinary evolution you have to experience to believe. Discover the city’s most talked-about table at the link in our bio. via - @eatdelphia__

Still looking for Mother’s Day plans? 🌸 Just a few last-minute tables have opened up for this Sunday at Ocho Supper Club. Treat your mother to what she deserves, an unforgettable evening of hospitality, intention, and an Afro-Caribbean tasting experience designed to bring people together. Give her the gift of Ocho. 🕯️ Limited reservations remain on Opentable - tinyurl.com/Ocho-Bookings #MothersDay #PhiladelphiaDining #PhillyFoodScene #OchoSupperClub #RittenhouseSquare #TastingMenu #AfroCaribbeanCuisine #FineDining #PhillyEats #MothersDayDinner #ChefRJSmith #Hospitality #DateNightPhilly #PhiladelphiaRestaurants #DinnerExperience

Chef RJ Smith is hosting a one-night-only dinner with Sharing Excess at the Rittenhouse Hotel. An intimate evening of Afro-Caribbean cuisine, storytelling, and multi-course dishes built around surplus produce. A portion of proceeds supports food access across Philadelphia. The Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia Sunday, May 31st Link on Opentable and in bio

A Glimpse Behind the Pass. This is what makes Ocho what it is — a team moving with intention, care, and pride in every detail. Sokona is a key part of that rhythm, bringing focus, consistency, and energy to the kitchen every single service. Make sure to say hello to Sokona when you stop in! We’re excited to share more of the people and process behind it all. #OchoSupperClub #KitchenTeam #BehindThePass #ChefsLife

Through the lens of @bon_nappetit , Philadelphia’s most coveted supper club, reimagined. Ocho Supper Club arrives at The Rittenhouse Hotel for a limited six-month residency, led by @chefrjsmith23 . This intimate, 26-seat experience takes place every other Sunday, where each evening feels more like a private dinner party than a reservation. Begin with Caribbean-inspired cocktails and refined small plates before settling into a beautifully composed tasting menu. Reservations release 30 days in advance and fill quickly! Secure your spot for this rare culinary experience at the link in our bio.

The reviews say it all — come see the proof ✨ Ocho Supper Club brings elevated Afro-Caribbean cuisine to Rittenhouse Square. Each evening is built around bold flavors, thoughtful technique, and warm hospitality that connects the kitchen directly to the table. A sold-out month behind us and many more nights ahead. We’re grateful for the guests, collaborators, and team that continue to make this experience so special. Reservations are now open for March and April, along with select private dining experiences. Join us for an evening of storytelling through food, cocktails, and community. 🍽️🥃🌴 Reserve your seat through the link in bio. @the_rittenhouse #OchoSupperClub #AfroCaribbeanFlavors #RittenhouseSquare #PhiladelphiaDining #PhillyFoodScene ChefTableExperience TastingMenu CaribbeanCuisine FineDiningPhilly PhillyChefs RittenhouseHotel SupportLocalRestaurants ChefDriven PhillyEats

We are thrilled to be featured in @6abcactionnews ✨ Our brown butter-poached cod has been a star in our dining room so we wanted to show you behind the scenes— this dish is a true celebration of technique, flavor, and the stories we tell through food. So proud of how far Ocho has come and excited for what’s next. 🍽 Join us for an Afro-Caribbean tasting menu Reservations are in our bio! Thank you for making this a reality! @6abcactionnews @aliciavitarelli @the_rittenhouse #OchoSupperClub #PhillyEats #PhillyChefs #FineDiningPHL #RestaurantLife ChefLife FoodStorytelling RittenhouseHotel BrownButterPoachedCod

From hosting intimate dinners to landing a residency at one of Philly’s most iconic hotels, this is a huge and well-deserved moment for @chefrjsmith23 🔥 • Ocho Supper Club is officially popping up at The Rittenhouse Hotel, bringing bold Afro-Caribbean flavors, storytelling through food, and a tasting experience that’s rooted in culture and community. • Chef RJ Smith’s story with this supper club is incredible, starting small and growing fast into one of the most coveted experiences in Philly right now. It’s a beautiful picture of tradition, talent, and intention coming together. • Drinks for the pop-up are by James Beard award-winning mixologist @slowdrinks inspired by Jamaican ingredients and traditional Caribbean techniques 🍹 • If you love Philly food, pop-ups, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine, this one’s worth saving especially during Black History Month. • 📍 @the_rittenhouse 🍽 @ochosupper ⏳ Limited-run pop-up from now till July 26th • #AfroCaribbeanDining #BlackHistoryMonth #PhillyEats

✨ Hello 2026. Goodbye 2025. Over the past year, Ocho Supper Club has grown from intimate suppers into a community—feeding over 2,000 guests, hosting over 40 experiences, and collaborating with chefs and partners across Philadelphia. We take great pride and respect in in serving as a space and platform for Afro-Caribbean culture in Philly, and to share these stories through food, hospitality, and gathering. This work is only possible because of an incredible team, purveyors, and a community that shows up night in and night out. As we look ahead, we’re bringing Ocho to another level—expanding our offerings and pushing the concept forward in 2026. Stay tuned. We’ll see you at the table. 🍽️✨ #OchoSupperClub #AfroCaribbeanCuisine #AfroCaribbeanFood #CaribbeanDiaspora #CultureThroughFood #BlackChef #BlackOwnedBusiness #ChefDriven #SupperClub #PopUpDining #TastingMenu #PhiladelphiaDining #PhillyFood #PhillyEats #PhillyChefs #PhillyHospitality #SupportLocalPhilly #CommunityThroughFood #HospitalityCulture #IntentionalDining #WhatWeAreBuilding #StayTuned

A night of delicious food, drinks, and good times. 🐟🥂 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Siete Mares with Chef Yun Fuentes @el_hijodealeyda and RJ Smith @chefrjsmith23 of @ochosupper — an unforgettable celebration at Bolo!