The Twisted Tail

4.6

1540 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

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High Top tables are only available on the weekends, and are located on the second floor. They are communal style tables, and you will get to enjoy the band after 8:15PM.

The Twisted Tail is a bi-level restaurant, bar and live music venue featuring a charcoal-fired grill, a wealth of bourbon selections and the rollicking ambiance of a "juke joint" (or old school Southern music hall). The inventive menu highlights ingredients in their simplest form, flame-broiled over live coals for rich, authentic flavor.

Inside a warm, welcoming dining space makes The Twisted Tail South Street’s best place to catch a band - and a bite.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Southern
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 558-2471
Website
http://www.thetwistedtail.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Leo Forneas
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
509 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Area
Society Hill
Cross Street
Between South and Lombard
Parking details
Metered street parking is available in front of and behind the restaurant. The closest available parking garage is located on Lombard Street between 2nd and 3rd.
Public transit
The closest public transit stop is at 2nd and South for the 40 Bus. For the subway, take the Broad Street Line to South Street, or the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street.
Entertainment
Free Live Blues Music Tuesday - Sunday
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Kale SaladUS$14.00
Bourbon Raisins, Capra Sarda, Sherry Vinaigrette
Heirloom BeetsUS$13.00
Yogurt, Candied Ginger, Mizuna
Crispy FlatbreadUS$14.00
Cauliflower, Almond, Bourbon Raisins, Parmesan, Parsley
Lioni BurrataUS$16.00
Pumpkin Spiced Acorn Squash, Maple, Pumpkin Seeds
Gem LettuceUS$13.00
Radish, Torn Herbs, Lemon Vinaigrette
Wild Mushroom ToastUS$15.00
Crispy Pumpernickel, Mushroom Puree, Roasted Mushrooms

Everything Else

Small Plates

Big Eye TunaUS$15.00
Wonton Cups, Chili Oil, Avocado, Cucumber, Sesame
Wagyu Beef TartareUS$13.00
Capers, Cornichons, Grilled Bread
Oysters On The Half ShellUS$18.00
Vodka Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Hot Sauce
BBQ Smoked RibsUS$15.00
Bourbon, Maple, Celery Slaw
Smoked WingsUS$12.00
BBQ Spice, Buttermilk Dill Dressing
Scallop CevicheUS$13.00
Jalapeno, Tomato, Citrus, Truffle, Crispy Corn Chips
Kabocha Squash RavioliUS$17.00
Brown Butter, Parmesan, Black Pepper, Pork Belly

Plates

Fried ChickenUS$24.00
Rosemary-Honey, Sweet Potato
Blue Bay MusselsUS$24.00
Tomato Broth, Scallions, Crispy Bread
Grilled Hanger SteakUS$29.00
Fingerling Potatoes, Shishito, Chimichurri, Truffle Vinaigrette
Shrimp & GritsUS$24.00
Bacon Vinaigrette, Scallions
Double Cut Pork ChopUS$32.00
Roasted Sweet Potato, Brussels Leaves, Honey Mustard
Catch of the day Fish & ChipsUS$23.00
Garlic Parmesan Chips, Malt Mayo, Malt Vinegar, Tartar
Smoked Duck BreastUS$29.00
Kabocha Squash Puree, Candied Figs, Duck Jus
Stuffed Poblano PepperUS$23.00
Asian Pear, Apple, Coconut 'Sour Cream', Avocado, Pecan
Chesapeake Bay Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUS$22.00
Bell Pepper, Mustard, Turnips, Cornflakes
Braised Short RibsUS$26.00
Sweet Potato Puree, Horseradish Gremolata, Broccolini
Ricotta GnocchiUS$18.00
Basil Puree, Toasted Pine Nuts, Wild Mushrooms, Parmesan

Sides

Crawfish Mac & CheeseUS$10.00
Toasted Breadcrumbs
Traditional CornbreadUS$8.00
Rosemary Honey
Shishito PeppersUS$9.00
Salted Lime
Grilled BroccoliUS$10.00
Bagna Cauda, Chili, Parmesan, Breadcrumbs
Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$10.00
Bacon Crumble, Bacon Vinaigrette

What 1,540 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Twisted Tail offers a vibrant atmosphere with live blues music and exceptional service. Diners rave about the "amazing food" and "awesome cocktails." The brunch menu is a hit, featuring standout dishes like the customized cheese plate and fried chicken. Outdoor seating provides a pleasant dining experience, though noise levels can be high indoors.

1,540 Reviews

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Melinda
Poconos
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a hidden gem! Everything was delicious. I forgot to take pictures. Service was excellent. We had grilled octopus, pork belly and oysters. Pork chop, duck and Hanger steak. All fabulous! We will be back
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Dwayne
Toronto
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was very blan no taste needs better seasoning and they gave two very small shrimp but stated on menu as jumbo shrimp which was far from the truth. Atmospher was nice but only had high seating mostly banquet style had to sit next to others that I did not know at long tables.
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Sharon
Philadelphia
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent yummy great service enjoyed the whole vibe
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Michael
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time having brunch here. I loves it
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Daniel
Denver
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Pretty Decent menu. Nice spot. Good ambience. Worth a try but it’s no culinary gem by any means. I'll give our server the benefit of the doubt, and consider that he's probably new to both the profession and the restaurant, however-- is that our problem? Apparently it is. He had zero knowledge of the menu.... including cuisines, wines, and spirits. At one point, I asked server for wine list... he brought it to me, laid it down and disappeared, with no time to discuss the list, answer questions, or make a recommendation. After several minutes waiting, I headed to the bar to get some wine questions answered and retrieve a glass of wine. Bartender very kind and knowledgeable... pretty much the saving grace of the experience. Again, server is probably new (one would hope)... nevertheless, I doubt I'll try you guys again, with the food being kind of just "ok." I enjoyed the shrimp and tuna, and the salad was delicious, but the mushroom toast was a bust. The shrooms weren't that fresh nor were they cooked down enough to eat joyfully. Had to force feed myself— very chewy and just generally unpleasant. Hostess was cool.
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Wendy
Philadelphia
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lively. Good for groups of friends. We had a bunch of small plates. Everything was solidly good but the Burrata with Roasted Acorn Squash was a delicious surprise. The flavors were amazing. Shrimp and grits- grits were delicious and creamy. Shrimp was weird though. It was served with empty shells? Octopus was not dry or rubbery. Scallops were perfectly cooked with delicious accompaniments. Craft Mac and cheese was also delightful.
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DraperUte
Salt Lake City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 9 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really fun experience with great food. The service was amazing, and with the chef’s menu the food just kept coming. The waiters recommendations were spot on and delicious. We were downstairs, but you could still hear the live music upstairs, and the singer was very talented. I would definitely go back.
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Amy
Philadelphia
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We dined outside on a lovely early fall day. Service was leisurely so we really enjoyed our brunch. Portions are nicely sized, enough to take home, and endless coffee refills ae appreciated.
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Patrick
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Twisted Tail never disappoints. Brunch menu is especially good. Customized cheese plate, grits and fried chicken were exceptional!
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Eric
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 19 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for restaurant week, everything was delicious! Server was very attentive, would definitely recommend. Only downside is the non-restaurant week menu isn't a great value for serving size but that is not a deal breaker in the slightest.
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The Twisted Tail does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Twisted Tail also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 558-2471.

The Twisted Tail is rated 4.6 stars by 1540 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

509 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Between South and Lombard
Area
Society Hill
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered street parking is available in front of and behind the restaurant. The closest available parking garage is located on Lombard Street between 2nd and 3rd.
Public transit
The closest public transit stop is at 2nd and South for the 40 Bus. For the subway, take the Broad Street Line to South Street, or the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Leo Forneas
Entertainment
Free Live Blues Music Tuesday - Sunday
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.thetwistedtail.com/
Phone number
(215) 558-2471
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

The Twisted Tail

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

From the Charcoal Grill

Grilled QuailUS$13.00

Diver ScallopsUS$14.00

Pork BellyUS$14.00

Grilled OctopusUS$13.00

Chorizo TacoUS$9.00

Jumbo ShrimpUS$12.00

Vegetables and...

Kale SaladUS$14.00

Heirloom BeetsUS$13.00

Crispy FlatbreadUS$14.00

Lioni BurrataUS$16.00

Gem LettuceUS$13.00

Wild Mushroom ToastUS$15.00

Everything Else

Big Eye TunaUS$15.00

Wagyu Beef TartareUS$13.00

Oysters On The Half ShellUS$18.00

BBQ Smoked RibsUS$15.00

Smoked WingsUS$12.00

Scallop CevicheUS$13.00

Kabocha Squash RavioliUS$17.00

Plates

Fried ChickenUS$24.00

Blue Bay MusselsUS$24.00

Grilled Hanger SteakUS$29.00

Shrimp & GritsUS$24.00

Double Cut Pork ChopUS$32.00

Catch of the day Fish & ChipsUS$23.00

Smoked Duck BreastUS$29.00

Stuffed Poblano PepperUS$23.00

Chesapeake Bay Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUS$22.00

Braised Short RibsUS$26.00

Ricotta GnocchiUS$18.00

Sides

Crawfish Mac & CheeseUS$10.00

Traditional CornbreadUS$8.00

Shishito PeppersUS$9.00

Grilled BroccoliUS$10.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does The Twisted Tail offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Twisted Tail restaurant rated?

Is The Twisted Tail currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information